This Céline Drama Reminds People about Geoffrey Beene

(Photo: Fashionista)

"That said, it’s not the first time a distinctly American designer has had their ideas reworked by the house. For example; the leather trimmed canvas that was a major leitmotif of Philo’s debut at Céline was actually a signature of designer Bonnie Cashin. My question is that if Phoebe Philo clearly has an interest and respect for American design history how come no one else does?"


-Jeremy Lewis, the editor of Garmento who first spotted the similarity between a Céline coat and a 2004 Geoffre Beene coat design 


Man and Bonnie Cashin! People, American fashion wasn't always cargo shorts and stretch jersey slutwear. This, while not so sensational as every designer is influenced by archives of their own or others, is a good reminder of the brilliance of former fashion favorites. Know your history! 

*Parts of this post directly source from Fashionista. 

Original post: http://fashionista.com/2013/03/did-phoebe-philo-rip-off-geoffery-beene/

Three Makes it a Trend: Second Skin Boots

The message is clear for Fall 2013: keep the baby powder handy! 

Boots shown on the Fall runways of Paris are second skin close

First seen Sunday at Céline... 

the trend carried over in thigh high and chains at Chanel

and Lydia Maurer showed a cropped and tight style at Paco Rabanne 

But in a world of ever increasing obesity and global warming 

is this a climate controlled runway only fantasy? 

He's Not Heavy, He's My Spring Collection

Why         So

Heavy???

(Clockwise from top: Haider Ackermann, Givenchy, Giambattista Valli, Balenciaga)

Perhaps after years of responding to negative body image pushing, designers have decided to pack on the pounds, cuzwhen you trim the fat from the Paris runways a significant trend is weighing in: Spring 2013 is gonna be heavy, man

(Layered, heavyweight satin and fur shoes at Céline. Summer calls, ladies!)

Do designers wanna wrap up and hide from a world riddled with political unrest and shaky economies? Do they figure the impending Mayan doomsday in December means none of this mess will make it to stores anyway?


Whatever the reason coats, layers and heavier fabrics abound for the first half of the year

(Rochas)

Jesus, is that velvet???? 

Don't I Look Cute Today: High End Rocky Horror

One of the beauties of working in fashion is trying on crazy ish you'd never wear, like these wedge jointed platform knee high boots from Celine

Since they came in a 41, you know I had to try 'em and strut around the office a bit

Hooker, please!

The Dior Continues to Swing...

Women's Wear Daily reports that talks with just moments ago front runner Marc Jacobs "have come to a halt" and LVMH has "stepped up the pace and depth of negotiations with other designers"

That's good news as Jacobs' vision is clearly suited for Louis Vuitton with the proof in continued sales growth under his guide.

But the disheartening news here is this buried bit that "it is understood Alexander Wang, Raf Simons and Jason Wu are among some of the candidates recently approached."

(Marc could be out, but which of these other names could really be "in"?)

Yikes! While Raf would be the best of that lineup given his penchant for imaginative and modern plays on color and print, Phoebe Philo's minimalist work at Celine already kind checks that box

(Celine looks)

New talent Jason Wu still needs to find his way and that Alexander Wang is no Dior heir! I'm sorry I know gals love his loose and shapeless, but damn if I can at all see him designing for the 21st century lady of Dior.

RESORT to This: A Trench is Your Best Friend

(Zac Posen with Coco Rocha workin' it out)

Menswear shows have begun but before we move on let's just talk about one last trend from the Resort 2012 collections. You're gonna need a trench

(The fortune cookie hem shown at Yves Saint Laurent is a kick of Oriental influence)

But really, when do you NOT need a trench. It's one of a finely tuned wardrobe's keystones. However, with tiered versions shown at Zac Posen and other quirky details or unexpected fabrics, the Resort trenches felt like new takes on the classic

(To the left Altuzarra's boxy multi-lapel anorak style trench)

(My favorite of the season: Celine's translucent slicker in gradient grey. Adore!)

Best of 2011 CFDA Awards Fashion

Work it out fashion fags and ladies who (skip) lunch!


1. Karolina Kurkova in Diane Von Furstenberg

My fave look of the nite, but from Grace Jones to Kylie Minogue, a hooded jumpsuit wins my heart every time!



2. Kerry Washington in Calvin Klein

A girl of color can work a white dress like it owes her rent, honey!



3. Chanel Iman in BCBG

Or a shot of POW color. Is there anything they can't do?






4. Kirsten Dunst in Patrik Ervell

She's such a sourpuss. What's her problem? Mix match bun too tight? Not having fun at the CFDA's is a crime, sugar. The only thing missing from this look is a big old fat Cheshire Cat grin!





5. Leelee Sobieski in (and with) Adam Kimmel

Perhaps Kristen should have taken Leelee's lead and accessorized her hot men's suit with a hot man. Grrrr...



6. Phoebe Philo in Celine

Go ahead Pheebs! Win that International Design Award! There were a lot of ladies in suits. (Admission: there were also a lot of "crop out that pesky Kanye West" photos)



7. Dr Kimberly Shaw in Pamela Rowland

Still wickedly crazy I see. 

xo -m

8. Michelle Harper and Cameron Silver

It's hard to upstage a top hat, and Decades owner, Cameron Silver even tossed out an arched eyebrow and smirk combo. Sorry, Cameron, you're a nice guy and all but this "professional muse" will not be out-shined in some headpiece and vintage gown you just know she spent a fortune on. God, I need to get on with my "marry well" goals. -sigh-

Watch me on NBC's The Feast

Yeah, I got my own NBC show!

Well, ok more like the kids over at NBC's fashion and pop culture blog, "The Feast" came in and asked me to talk about Summer trends while dressing a mannequin at work.



I plugged Roundabout while chattin' up the "disco of the Orient" look all over the runways

And hot damn, child, I was having a good hair day!




Original link:  http://www.thefeast.com/newyork/shopping/FEAST-SHOP-NY-Go-Out-with-Bianca-Jagger-in-Roundabout-Resales-Disco-Glam-Get-Up-123037553.html

RESORT to This: Palazzo Pants

Things you MUST have in your life if you want to embrace the Palazzo Pants that were a key trend of Resort 2011:

1. A great vacuum/ Swifter/ maid to remove all dust bunnies

2. A steamer to keep those pants in their crisp, unwrinkled state

3. Nowhere to be, cuz if you try running in these, honey....

(Yves Saint Laurent)

(Chanel)

(Phillip Lim)

(Rachel Roy)

(Celine)

(Zac Posen)

(Oscar de la Renta)

(Louis Vuitton)