Oh, my arms. It’s a genetic disorder called Muppet Paw Syndrome. My mother had a wild time freebasing in the 70′s and dated a black bear for a few months. I was there love child. sniff-sniff Do you smell salmon?

Balenciaga’s pre-fall collection is filled with gems like these fur arm gloves and awesomely crunchy looking slacks.

GALLERY: Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2009

Proenza Schouler’s previous collections have always tickled my fashion bone (right next to the funny one but looks way better in a three-piece suit), but this pre-fall collection is just making me long for their full runway show during fashion week.

I’m not saying it’s a bad collection, it just lacks the spark that made previous ones so good. Members Only styled leather jackets and under-embellishments make the rounds but overall the collection seems dull. You can see more picts and judge for yourself.

GALLARY: Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2009

IMAGE SOURCE: WWD