NYC SPRING 2010 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

This is a break from my normal routine and reviewing collections individually..Over these past few days I have felt that the collections are all over the place in look and in no way related to the times we are living through ---at least with rare exception and I will single those out later ..................The build up to Fashion Week has filled pages and pages with "inspiration" and goals for he new collections and now having been through most of the week .....................all those words---all that ink ....all those pages are just a load of CRAP................catch words--ACCESSIBLE (CHEAPER)--RELEVANT (HAVE SOMEPLACE TO WEAR THEM ) These words are not even close to what we have seen ..designers are scrambling to find a market for their clothes----one season it's Contemporary --one season it's bridge --one season it's aiming at a younger customer ---why is it so hard to stick to your guns and do what you do best ..................if anything at all .
Some of the better known designer collections had switched direction so many times that they do not have a customer anymore and DUH-----------why build a clientele for your look and then dismiss it like yesterdays news. The clothes are wildly expensive for what they are are and the purpose they serves so is it not possible to deliver wearable clothes for people who spend ???????????????????????? New York wanted to be first to show and now they are and now we find that we have the emperors new clothes

DVF--DEREK LAM --ERIN FETHERSTON--REEM ACRA

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
With her own brand she throws a party for a collection that is commercial , creative and yet these are clothes for real people--from secretaries to socialites ...there is something for all --prints a plenty --colors galore all with no pretense
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-DVFURSTE

DEREK LAM--
It's decidedly young or young at heart but with prints a plenty ,lots of color, and a hint of retro

ERIN FETHERSTON
I am not sure why I always seem to find something to like in this collection and so maybe it was the color pallet which was soothing yet cool and maybe it was just that the clothes are very appealing without being over worked but with alot of CHIC!
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-EFETH

REEM ACRA--THEY WERE JEWELED--DRAMATIC --DRAPED--COLORFUL --SOPHISTICATED AND CHIC -----THE MAJOR DRAWBACK HERE WAS THAT THE "GIRLS" LOOKED LIKE RUSSIAN PEASANT STOCK WHO FOUND THEMSELVES ON THE RUNWAY FOR THE FIRST TIME WHICH DID NOTHING TO HELP THE CLOTHES
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-RACRA

CHADO -RALPH RUCCI

I guess that every generation and area of design produces its own genius and the fashion business has RALPH RUCCI!!!! I can't find enough words to use to gush over this collection which demonstrates the ART of apparel design...an art which seems lost in the trends of the day and the supposed youth audience.......Chado is distinctly Ralph Rucci crafted with perfection of shape-- line--- fit --detail and coloration.
If you study the masters of the 20th century then Mr. Rucci should not be denied his place with these masters......
My accolades pale by the accolades already deserved by him but please look and examine the fine art of design brought to you via a quintessential designer for the quitessential customer
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-CHADO
PS--imagine that he chose to use a shoe that looks like a summer shote and doesnt distract from the clothes---------WHAT A CONCEPT

JASON WU -YIGAL AZROUEL--ALTAZURRA

JASON WU -What a difference 6 months can make ..JW is all grown up with a less Artsy more grown up but not dowdy collection short on decoration and long on draping and dressmaking--waists--platforms-- defined shoulders--It's a direction which suits him and his customer http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-JASONWU

YIGAL AZROUEL--While not usually a fan , I find the ASYMETRICAL aspect of the clothes to be a trend with some designer thus far, and it certainly adds to the simple geometry of these modern sexy clothes....but the Back Suede Booties distract as does the high waisted pant
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-YAZROUEL

ALTAZURRA--These 21 st century Hippie clothes cannot hide the designers past with Givenchy but I fine these to be more appealing and less harsh than the French version ..Hippie Chic without the toughness of Givenchy --wonderful softly draped suedes, feminine whites, and flattering blush pink ....all for the younger "couture" customer or at least for the young at heart
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2010RTW-ALTZRRA

SPRING NEW YORK 2010

There's not much to report at the very start of what will turn out to be Fashion Month not just Fashion Week ......But .............even with the little that I have seen....I can tell you that bows, FEATHERS and platforms--color as well as black and white are here for the new season ................One newish designer of note is PRABAL GURUNG.............there is a master dressmaker there--note the BOWS and the grace of the clothes ..he reminds me of when Marc Bohan was at Dior ..............have a look for your selfhttp://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2010RTW-PGURUNG/

LA LOHAN and UNGARO

It is not often that I feel the need to vent but this morning finds me in a quandry ?????? What the fuck does Lindsay Lohan know about clothes and Ungaro ????? Either Mr. Moufarrige is a genius or he is a moron beyond anyone's wildest dreams .......................I just have to question what exactly is the positive side of attaching a personality such as hers to a house that is steeped in French fashion ........I was lucky enough , during my career to have bought Ungaro as a collection during the 80's when the house was peaking and I cannot justify in my head what this addled, confused ,talentless starlet could possibly know of the heritage of Ungaro ---someone please enlighten me !!!

UPDATE--AS IT APPEARED IN THE NY POST ON SEPTEMBER 11---Lindsay Lohan took the cake, however, at the Ungaro showroom on Madison Avenue when she darted out after two minutes and refused to have her picture taken with the company's CEO, Mounir Moufarrige. She hopped into a car and rode off, leaving her mother, Dina Lohan, stranded.

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