The state of Fashion

As I sat down to brunch with a pen-pal, we endeavoured in a conversation of the present state of fashion. The theatrics at Christopher Kane, Comme de Garcons and Galliano were some of the names brought up. Where is the line being drawn? I've been an avid fan of "style" and I feel like fashion has come to a point where there is no line being drawn as far as what's wearable and what's just a show. I took a gander at the RTW trends and even that's a bit over the top. What happened to the simple chic that graced the backs of old hollywood starlets? The house of Chanel that's known for it's classicism has become Crazy (for a lack of a better word). I feel like experimenting in fashion is key in order to set yourself apart, but I feel like it's come to a point where designers have just thrown every, and anything together just for an "effect."

Minimal

There's one element that never goes out of style, and that is classicism. This season, for Milan Fashion Week Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein gave us this clean palette, but didn't forget that shapes are a key element to giving an edge to classic looks. Raf Simons at Jil Sander is an utter genius, the color palette was magnificent, and the contour more dynamic than mount Everest. Tomas Maier at Bottega Venetta incorporated menswear in s/s09 womens ready-to-wear and it was brilliant.

New Givenchy Ad

So I was concerned of how Givenchy would progress considering the strong statement they made in their fall/winter 08 collection. I feel like they've taken the high road by not drifting too far from the statement they made in 08. Here's an image of the spring ad.

michael kors

He utterly bores me. I was looking at his collection for spring 09 and I must say he gives a bad name to american designers. Often times there's a comment made of his classic looks, but in reality I find this to be boring, and an utter lack of originality. Yes I'm feeling a bit like a cynic and it just amazes me how the lack of progression or edge is the consistent theme in his designs. Images won't be posted, because people don't read enough, and by me giving you visual it's almost as if I'm promoting this bore.

Haute Dior

I think this is the best Giselle Bundchen ever looked