September 9, 2008
by fashionpulse
(please excuse our pics taken from the 7th row — we tried our best!!)
We couldn’t believe our luck, that we were able to actually be at Marc Jacobs’ show (again!!) this season, and felt even luckier when, for two seasons in a row, the show started at a reasonable time – about 20 minutes after the “start time”! What was first observed was a column of mirrors, domino style, on the runway — we know this was going to be spectacular right off the bat. Marc didn’t disappoint — the initial vibe was circa 1910 granny/Pollyanna/My Fair Lady/Little House on the Prarie chic, which evolved to more complex, eclectic looks. Ruffles, bustles, butterflies — oh my! These were the major trends we saw, alongside lame’, and the continuation of quilted handbags. There were Harlequin-style oversized sequin pants, sweet printed shirtdresses, and florals paired with ever so bold horizontal-striped skirts. The new body part du jour is the hip, and Marc made sure to make it the focal point with thick ribbons to do the cinching, geisha-style, while everything else ballooned above and below it. So ladies, get those waists ready, because what Marc says, goes.
–Julia DiNardo
Fashion Pulse: the (heart) beat of fashion
September 8, 2008
by fashionpulse
From September 13th-15th, you won’t have to worry about trekking to the closest borough Target only to be met with empty shelves and racks. Get your Target designer fix via their “Bullseye Bodegas” that will carry the latest designer offerings. Get the latest affordable designs before they hit stores October 5th from Anya Hindmarch, Sigerson Morrison, and Jonathan Saunders as well as current items from Marcia Kilgore of Bliss, John Derian, and Dean Harris. If you can’t make it to a “bodega”, check out Target.com for the latest Richard Chai collection (on sale!!), PLUS apply coupon code “I8AUPGZ7” for an extra 10% off.
The four pop-up store locations can be found at:
September 7, 2008
by fashionpulse
Always on the hunt for something Marc Jacobs, and on sale, we luckily discovered these Marc Jacobs Cotton Canvas Ballet Flats, now $84 (were $278) at YOOX.com. We love the frayed edges look matched with the oversized toe jewel.
You could also go for them in black for only a little more; $90.
For a limited time, shipping is free — which will save you $9!
September 6, 2008
by fashionpulse
Fashion Pulse spent a long first day at the tents, and took a day to digest everything we saw!
Our initial thoughts on the shows:
- BCBG MAXAZRIA: There was a noticeable refined sophistication to the collection, taking on the appearance more so of the signature line than a lower-priced sister collection. The use of color was done well, particularly in greens, blues, and reds, and we loved the spiked heels that teetered down the runway.
- TSE: Tse didn’t let us down with a luscious array of silky, filmy cashmere — just how cashmere should be for spring/summer! The garments resembled linen more so than cashmere, and the color palette was largely solid and neutral, with the occasional printed. piecey fabrics
- Perry Ellis: We would be content dating a guy who dressed in this collection — it definitely had a ’60s feel to it, a certain Penguin by Munsingwear vibe, that just felt practical and well-needed to menswear design. The hilights for us were definitely the vest, which ranged from a full button-up to crew neck pullovers with a geometric design. A variety of short lengths marched down the runway, and the color palette was primarily safe, with loads of blues interspersed.
- Duckie Brown: it was interesting to compare these two mens shows by seeing them back to back; we anticipate that Duckie Brown will always push the envelope, but we’re not sure how receptive the fashion crowd may be to items this season that make you say “huh” opposed to “I’d buy that in a hearbeat.” Gigantic sweaters and skinny pants were the theme du jour for Duckie, which looked fun on the runway, but we hope there’s a more tame, salable version coming out for S/S 09.
