While analysing NY runway
London catwalks are running.
Some of the favourites have already
shown their collections along with
more experimental designers
who continue to push the boundaries.

Touches of punk and small details remind the 80s
even if romanticism and glamour show up.
As in NY, I can breathe a more youthful
and edgy atmosphere this season.

Don’t you agree?



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what about thigh-high mini-crinis?
Despite having seen so many pencil
dresses and skirts,
it is time to play again for short full silhouettes.

It look like designers bet on 80s!

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The power of shoulders &
flamboyance of the 80s.
Far away from being a subdued collections
NY catwalks pretend to be funny & positive.

Exaggerated shoulder-lines, puffed sleeves,
leg-of-mutton shaping, jutting pleats
and extended flanges
go for a more architectural silhouette.


Let’s get some shoulder pads!

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The 80s, its prints and its splashy colours
stamp its mark of optimism on NY catwalks.
Seductive qualities of velvet, satin
plus brocade and jacquards try to recover
the luxury of past seasons.
A relaxed and comfortable silhouette goes
with the mood of the moment
and reminds me the sporty atmosphere of that decade.
Grey keeps on being on the podium
even if yellows, violets and pinks try to buck it down.



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Many things and nothing else to say.
The iconically American shows a luxury collection
as we are used to.

Shredded fox jackets and coats
in acid green, neon pink and caution orange.

Since timeless and seasonless are buzzwords for Kors,
tailoring is a focus once again.

Furthermore, this season, Kors cut a more sculptural
and architectural silhouette than ever.


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One day afterwards…
the youngest of his collections:
marc by Marc Jacobs.

80s-ish influences for a confused schoolgirl
who used to be halfway between preppy & retro.

I can breathe nostalgia when looking at
the neck scarves and bowler hats
or the cosy shawls, tweed trousers,
paisley dresses, plaid skirts and corduroy shorts.

But the rebellious spirit pops up with those
striped leggings and electric-hued tights.
Socks peeking out toggle boots for extra colour pop
plus coloured taffetas and gold zippers
add a dose of all-important shine.


Do you wanna shine?



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I had to wait to see the show.
It was compulsory to wait for him,
it could not be other way!

&…Marc Jacobs seizes me again!
He rejects the subdued elegance of past seasons
to show the ‘punky’ style of the 80s
mixed up with the glamour of that decade.

It is more than evident the influence
of punk icon Stephen Sprouse
has made an impression on Jacobs.
Quite obvious since LV is currently
selling a Sprouse-inspired collection.

Vibrant clashing looks veered from
the swirling patterns of crystal-studded leggings,
to polka dots, baroque patterned metallic brocade,
colourful netting, black lace and fan-pleated velvet.

Glowy colours, jutting angles, pleats and puffs go for
an irreverent message that pretends to lift your mood!


Have a look at the whole collection.
Has Marc succeeded?

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YSL unisex collection

I cannot stop looking at the collection!
I'm kind of obsessed!

Smart-suits inspired by YSL's iconic
Le Smoking tux of the sixties,
pastel cardigans, chic trenches,
high-waisted shorts and silk trousers.

Androgyny has got a new meaning!

I show you one of my favorite looks
The one with overlapped t-shirts,
high-waisted skirt & the jacket!!!


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Taking advantage of the NY Fashion Week
Stefano Pilati pays homage to YSL's first collections.
He has crafted his first unisex collection for YSL.

They are just beautiful combination of what you
can find digging through your boyfriend’s closet
if you’re lucky and he likes the brand.
Otherwise you can find it here.

Edition Unisex Pop-up
55 Great Jones, at Bowery
Through February 21
Open daily, noon- 7 p.m.

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you rather talk to yourself than to anybody else?
Such a detailed collection that
it worths watching it twice!

You can enjoy
sequins and paillette flowers
scattered across party separates
and dresses.

I do like this elegant picture
lying on the sofa.

Pay attention to the cosmetique palette!

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The most eye-catching shoes on the runway!
Special, maybe a bit unexpected,
they are already being touted as THE SHOE of 2009

Don’t you wanna cage your feet this summer?

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YSL - Spring/Summer 2009 Manifesto from official ysl on Vimeo.





There's no better present
to give on this date
than such a production

YSL introducing its
Manifiesto SS 2009.

Enjoy it!


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Gold, bronze, metallic...
python, pixels prints...
everything goes but
the sophistication of the Prada girls
reaches the top!

Artfully rumpled clothes draped over bodies,
brassiere-style tops ,
hip-hugging pencil skirts
and awkward skyscraper heels
dressed this dishevelled chic Prada woman.

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I couldn't resist...
Amazing Prada!
As usual so perfect.

The range of sculptural shoes
coordinated with the engineered crumpled dresses
painted in all this matching and subtly shades.
They have all definitely got an attitude!

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