The Runway Room

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Met Ball: Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny wearing Proenza Schouler.

Just Jared.

The Met Ball: Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana wearing Calvin Klein.

Just Jared.

Monday, May 3, 2010

The Met Ball: Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth in Valentino S/10 and Christian Louboutin.

Just Jared.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Saga John Galliano is quite grand, eh? Well, if you'd like the full episode...you can find it under the related videos on YouTube. I just didn't want to post a bunch of embed videos. When John Galliano lost his financial backer for his Fall 1994 collection, Andre Leon Talley hopped in and convinced Sao Schlumberger to host Galliano's show in her Paris Mansion. Luckily, the collection and Sao's home can be found in this-here video, a rarity since its older than myself. Notice the disturbing amount of cigarette smoke in Sao's house---its nauseating. Nonetheless, this video is a must see!

Photo, Steven Kasher.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Fall 2010: Paris Top Five

Miu Miu:

I don't know what it is about Miu Miu, but its always great! Especially, Spring 2010.

Balenciaga:

The Balenciaga collection was plenty-full of color, shape and fun. Also, the soundtrack was pretty awesome!

Dries Van Noten:

I kinda hated the 'leopard scarves at Dries but, the A-Line skirts paired with oversized sweaters made up for the sloppy scarves of sorts.

Hermes:

I guess you get Leather Catsuits, Button-ups-etc, when Jean Paul Gaultier designs for Hermes (what a sharp contrast compared to the 'Tennis Whites collection Gaultier did for Hermes S/10)!

Sonia Rykiel:

How could you not love Sonia Rykiel? I mean those Pom-Poms are the cutest!

I just wanted to apologize for such a delay in any posting, especially Fall 2010 (as its been nearly 3 months!). I promise to post more frequently and hopefully, more meaningful. Other noteworthy Parisian shows (because Paris was just too GOOD):

-Ann Demeulemeester

-Celine

-Chloe

-Givenchy

-Louis Vuitton

-Valentino

All Runway photos, Style.com

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Fall 2010: Milan Top Five

Emilio Pucci:

Emilio Pucci was extremely hot, from head-to-toe. I loved the sexiness and somewhat erotic vibe found in the sheer, laced-up numbers. However, the Hair reminds me of Ke$ha (not good).

Prada:

I hate to reiterate but, Prada was quite erotic with the accentuated bust and exaggerated shape. I also love that normal models were thrown into the mix (for once); however, for Miuccia to be one of the first of the season is quite odd. Maybe its a sign?

Dsquared2:

Dsquared2 is typically trashy and mostly denim. However, this season was mostly leather and fur (with the appropriate amount of 'trashy). I think it was one of their best collections [as of late].

Etro:

I don't normally pay much attention to Etro, since its usually cluttered with Maxi dresses and paisley prints. However, this collection was impeccably styled and tailored.

Versace:

At Versace, tailored coats and knitwear were paired with metallic crotch-skimming dresses. You know how I enjoy juxtaposition.

All Runway photos, Style.com

Monday, March 29, 2010

Fall 2010: London Top Five

Erdem:

Even though, this was an Autumn/Winter show, Erdem managed to squeeze in Florals, Colors and even 'happiness. The show opened with a Black Cape with painted florals-absolutey marvelous!

Charles Anastase:

I love the 'Circus-Clown vibe of this collection. Also, the girls look dramatically tall (due to the long silhouettes and outrageous platforms).

Burberry Prorsum:

The toughness combined with the distressed femininity creates a very interesting contrast. I really love those Aviator jackets; they're quite similar to those Balenciaga jackets.

Christopher Kane:

Once again (as mentioned for Burberry), the contrast between lace and 'dominatrixesque sandals is wonderful. Also, the painted florals are quite lovely in an Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.

Pringle of Scotland:

I think I'm only fond of the Pringle collection because their campaigns with Tilda Swinton are so wonderful! This collection is quite reminiscent of prior Balenciaga collections (specifically, Fall 2004; those Aviator jackets, again) , no?