I don't type like this: &%*&)£(%, often and really with about three hours sleep everynight and staying in with sad room service, quite literally that is all I can muster in terms of typing.
Still, as I hang my head in shame whilst staring at the chicken printed wallpaper in my bathroom, I felt dutybound to type something more coherent, picture heavy and err hopefully readers coming here won't think I've lost the plot entirely as I've barely posted anything of note recently.
A slightly joyful outfit post was supposed to on the way but whilst there are streetstyle photographers aplenty, and I've kind of lost count how many times people have asked for a photo (this isn't self-congratulation by the way… they ask EVERYONE for a photo…)…I sadly have none that are in my possession.
Days have passed and deets are in order so I'll pony up some of these anyway even though you're all rolling your eyes shrewdly and clearly getting fashion week tidbits from sites that err… update regularly, on the clock. That said, this is for my benefit so I don't have to feel like the chicken on my wallpaper is laughing at my incompetence. I mean, it's an illustrated chicken for god's sake!
Why petting fabrics can be so good, especially when it concerns this Louise Gray A/W 09 skirt…
Yes, Tavi is in town and quite literally causing a paparazzi frenzy. We met and did a simul-shot with our matching cameras.
I haven't a clue who this lady is and I've been trying to find out but her deliberately overly gauche bling and puffy black ensemble here was fascinating me during the Ruffian show…
Ideeen came up with these African-print inspired cut-outs that I really loved…. that and their mesh leggings embroidered with chunky gems…
Kristin of The Clothes Whisperer's shoulders here reminded me that I need to go to Kokon to Zai when I'm back in London and get some Marjan Pejoski
I love love LOVE that Preen has a) bought back that particular shade of pepto bismol pink that I adored from previous collections and b) they've done this silk ruching thing that is topiary-like (their words, not mine!)…
Am wondering whether I could wear a deconstructed trench skirt of this proportion, as seen at Risto. Definitely going to be buying into the summer glove option he did as well where they're really sheer and are printed digitally…
I can't quite express how much I loved Ohne Titel's S/S 10 collection as there was that patchwork of different fabric techniques that I loved from the S/S 09 collection, except here the lines are cleaner, more refined and controlled and basically if the dress goes in Liberty (very very NEARLY had a moment of craziness and bought one of their S/S 09 dresses when they were on sale…), I'd definitely hark back to ye-old Style Bubble days and do changing room pics…
(Pics of Preen, Risto and Ohne Titel taken by Mark Reay for DazedDigital)
I did a bit a poor rendition of Jak and Jil by taking this photo of Tommy's glorious studded Christian Louboutin loafers paired with Zara grey jersey tailored trousers (note to the boyf: please go to Zara menswear and pick these up for me… ta very muchy!). Sadly I think Tommy lost one of the studs at the tip of the shoe but hopefully the ppl and Loub can help him out and fix it…
Now I'm not sure whether it was fortunate or UN-fortunate that on the day of the Alexander Wang show, I chose to don my vintage black aviator's leather cap. As soon as this brown version trooped out of the show, my friends and I giggled about it because it sort of looked like I had either gotten a black version for free to wear to the show or that I was some sort of fashion Mystic Meg and was ahead of the game somehow. Needless to say post-show, when I went backstage, some people gave my head some very odd looks indeed…
Oh and here are some bagged up shoes from Wang…
I am DYING to see a guy pull off Thom Browne's black pailette finale piece… Jean-Paul perhaps? // I'm strangely fascinated by this pink netting ensemble at Y-3… it's precisely my favourite shade of pink but it is inspired by a football goal net…. hmmm… the mind boggles!
Gerlan Jeans show made me feel like I was back in London again… Super Super vibes galore. I'm not sure how this was done but someone had taken apart these standard stripper PVC platforms and stuffed grass into the platform…
I don't whinge on about body issues that much given that I have no physical motivation to do anything about it… but still these Frank Tell pieces did make me consider for juuust a second renewing that very dusty gym membership (I went once and the gym bunnies scared me away…). Severe cut-outs galore!
And finally, Imran of The Business of Fashion was wearing a wonderful brooch by Justin Giunta, a name I hadn't heard of and he happens to be New York-based so I will most certainly investigate…
This looks like so much fun! Though I am sorry you’re getting so little sleep. I’m definitely intrigued by the yellow Alexander Wang shoes. And the brooch is awesome. Heard you’re going to be at the IFB event tonight. Hopefully I’ll see you there!
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so much eye candy! risto’s prints are so amazing- i need those gloves too
beautiful. love this blog.
so, im a fashion addict and sometimes I think I really need help, like Im obssesed with this lingerie line, that I cant even shop online, but it so beautiful I dont know what to do!
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Love your recaps! And I think I spotted you at Erin Fetherston yesterday…looking amazing as always!
Wouldn’t work the glitz-abyss Thom Browne look in a lifetime…but hell do I wanna try it on!
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Ah the mystic meg choice was brilliant! Good timing.
That’s a lot of eye candy for one day. I love your shot of Tavi. xo
The unidentified woman is Rosemary Ponzo, a stylist/designer.
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Thats so funny about your “Wang” hat, they really were simillar, I bet you had people talking!!
Chicken wallpaper?!?!? That is insane!
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Lucky lucky girl, wish I was there!
Brilliant with the hat – that actually made me laugh a little bit out loud! So jealous of you having all these super fun times – I guess it’s worth the tiredness?
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So jealous Im not there, thanks for the updates and images though:)!
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It was great meeting you at the circus party – aka seven/kirkwood the other night! ill def send you the photo we took, even though you may not remember. that lady in the black junya puffy-bling coat came into my store once… if i recall, she teaches a a course at f.i.t. and does costume design herself! crazy lady with lots of energy!! xxx
Some film festivals are like that too – photogs try to get everyone to pose for a photo and then they tell you where you can go buy a copy…
I always get so annoyed with the fashion “blogosphere” during fashion week, so many people take it as an excuse to post tons of pics with no commentary other than “I like this.” I’m glad you always have something to say about the things you like!!
Hey if you buy me that Thom Browne.. thing.. I will wear it out with you and Steve?
love the pics, cant wait to see more!!! xox
yesss love these posts! really makes you feel like you’re part of the action! bloggers have broke into the fashion world so forcefully, feels like everyone is enjoying fashion week but really there are many people like me sitting behind their computer!! hope all goes well this season and thanks for taking valuable time to post, deets are the best!
I couldnt stop laughing about your chicken wallpaper!! lol..Id feel like they were watching me! Love the digi printed fabrics and the preen outfit!! amazing and something different..nice to see. 🙂
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I also really love the silk ruching on the Preen dresses. I first saw them on the Sartorialist, where he wrote a whole post about how the detail “strongly detract[s] from a woman’s body” but my first reaction was quite positive. Anyway, I love these posts, NYFW seems really exciting!
great photos! thanks for sharing!!
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A. Wang was so freakin awesome <3 I loved his collection!
I think I’m in LOVE with the unknown lady and her giant hair bow….
fantastic.
the stripper shoes have like this secret hole that a stripper would normally take her money out of/we put the grass into. like a piggy bank!
that pin is awesome. i’ve been finding (and steeling from my mom and grandmother) big pins for years now. would love to get my hands on that one!
Note to self: Tailored sweatpants and studded loafers is a damn good look.
Seems like so much fun… and that lady in the Ruffian show, wew… I’m speechless…
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i NEEED those loafers ):
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Love the brooch! Maybe it would be my next DIY project?
I love your NY coverage
*sobs a little for being stuck in London*
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I love seeing the Junya coat on a real person, even if that person is larger than life herself. Then again, it sure wouldn’t work on my mum!
Ponzo’s bow is so cool! (^__^) More people should wear huge bows. :-p I love Risto’s look as well – wasn’t digital print in around 2001 too?
Anyway, looks like you’re having fun. Thanks for the coverage to us people who would kill to be there. (*__*)
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Henry Holland has been spotted rocking those Christian Louboutin’s lately. They’re pretty swish!
shoes at preen look mad!
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You were seen on the cobrasnake the day of the wang show. Check it out!!
Well you have to be credited for being ahead with that leather cap of yours! haha
“I haven’t a clue who this lady is and I’ve been trying to find out but her deliberately overly gauche bling and puffy black ensemble here was fascinating me during the Ruffian show…”
this is Junya Watanabe Winter 09 collection..
The person you were wondering about at the front row of Ruffian is Tavi, the new “hit blogger sensation”. She’s the one that got the cover of the new relaunched POP.
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scratch that… didn’t read the right remark for the right picture…
The matronic lady is fabulous!!! That oversized coat reminded me of duvet couture. The momma is hot!
that bracelet is really cool. very original
p.s.the “unidentified” person way up above, in puffy black and Chanel chains is Rosemary Ponzo, a costume designer, and well known in the Fashion Week circuit. although this isn’t one of our hats, she is a customer at Ellen Christime Millinery, so we’re a fan of hers.
I am in love with Rosemary Ponzo. She has an explosive energy. The large bow is by J.R. Malpere. I think it compliments the Junya Watanabe coat very nice.