Pre-Fall Extravaganza

The Pre-Fall 2010 collections are honestly giving me fashion fever. Louis Vuitton, Lanvin and Nina Ricci have rounded out the season with amazingly chic collections outfitted for woman I hope one day to meet.

I have a meeting right now for my school newspaper, The Hampton Script, but I just wanted to make this entry before I left. This is precisely what I love about fashion though. In lieu of all such economic crisis and just sadness across the world, this industry steadily keeps our hopes alive with these creations that when shown, all one can do is smile. (At least for me).

When houses part of not jut fashion history, but world history, like Versace are considering closing their US Press offices, you know we’re in bad times. However, one must wonder why Chanel, which, to my knowledge, is one of the wealthiest houses ever, has had to let 200 employees go.

Either way, gazing into the screen of my laptop here in the dark of my dorm room, I so hope for the days I can see Elsa Sylvan sashay past me in a Lanvin stunner as in the photo above a la Joe Zee (Elle) or Nicole Phelps (Vogue).

So ladies, start saving, because Fall 2010 will be one very glamorous season. 

Natasha Poly + Gucci: Could It Get Any Better?

As though I could love Gucci any more, love Natasha Poly any more, I just found a way to make that possible. Here is a preview of Poly for the Gucci SS 2010 campaign. It's just fabulous, as always, and I cannot get enough of it. Frida Giannini is fantabulous and Natasha just keeps giving it to me. Check out the full campaign at Fashionologie and scoop on Poly's future with the glorious Italian brand. But seriously, look at this photo, could it get any better?

J. Mendel, Pre Fall 2010

I am absolutely in love with the Pre Fall collection for J. Mendel. He channels my love for this type of glamour and it is always such a joy to click through his collections. I just wanted to post these two photo's because I could not close my browser without posting something on this fabulous collection. The rest of my favorites will be posted soon. I have school work to tend to for the moment. Do check out Style.com for the complete review by Romney Leader. It really is a thrill. 

Pour les Garçons

Finally!! Something for us boys! Looks like sister superstars Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte have taken the time to design a line of mens crew neck and cardigan sweaters for Opening Ceremony. The sweaters are très delicate, but look to be pretty damn awesome. As you see, paired with just a white button down and black skinnies... you don't need anything else!

The only factor that threw me is that they're a rather pricey $2706. In college, looking to save up for Miami for Spring Break, and just trying to live, the closest I'll get to these sweaters is exactly where I am now: my laptop. But for any gentleman looking to add some Rodarte to their wardrobe, it appears many are already excited over at Fashionista, so whip out those AMEX Platinum's and werk!

*Happy New Year*

The Arrival

I am truly just a happy little boy this evening. Earlier today, I heard on the radio the SATC 2 trailer would be premiering tonight and look, it is here!! As though it could get any better, it just did. I have already watched the trailer five times and will more than likely refer back to it as the night progresses. The trailer and photos from filming are all after the jump. Enjoy!!

“That’s the kind of girl I like”

Photo: Courtesy of WWD

The Spring-Summer ad campaign for Lanvin is all about motion. Creative director, Alber Elbaz said, "I thought maybe we need a bit of action," to Miles Socha of WWD. Featuring model Jamie Bochert, I think the ad is a stunner. I loved the Spring-Summer presentation in the black and white of the beginning and loads of color and all of the glitter Paris had to offer by the end. Elbaz staged a glorious scene with the girls walking down an impossibly long runway with vintage film lights to line the foggy runway in an industrial type building.

The Olsens

Photo: Courtesy of Style.com

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are in one word: superstars. They are some of the hardest working girls in the business and serious fashionistas. Perusing through Style.com this afternoon, I took this feature entitled, "What Would the 00's Have Been Without the Olsens?" And I thought, they're right! What would it have been like without them? Promoting venti Starbucks latte's, the biggest of big [designer] sunglasses, the literal poster girls for bohemian chic - they're kind of amazing and I love them. Check out the slideshow Style.com has of the girls, it's so great. It begins with the girls in magenta and turquoise tube tops with their perfect blonde hair and ends with Ashley in Azzedine Alaïa and Mary-Kate in Giambattista Valli. *amaze*

What Would The ’00s Have Been Without The Olsens?  [Style.com]

Lara Stone: Face of Louis Vuitton Spring 2010

Current British Vogue covergirl and Dutch model du jour, Lara Stone is the new face of the Spring 2010 ad campaign for Louis Vuitton. 

Having featured Madonna for the past two ad campains, artistic director, Marc Jacobs, is said to have wanted to work with a supermodel. 

The ad, shot by Steven Meisel, was described as fresh, summery, whimsical, young and optimistic by Antoine Arnault, Vuitton's communication director. 

Looks pretty fab to me.

'Do the Naomi Campbell Walk'

It appears Beyonce is not the only one vying to do the Naomi Campbell walk, as reports have surfaced of the supermodel in talks to do a X Factor-style modeling show in the UK. 

“The proposed show would see Campbell take on a group of budding young models, offering them advice and criticism and whittling them down to a winner” reported British Vogue. 

Her spokesperson explained to the Daily Mail, “Naomi has been approached with an offer, which we are talking about and discussing. An initial approach has been made. We are discussing that offer, but nothing is set in stone yet.”

NARS de Celébration

Forget Christmas pajamas, eggnog, or anything else traditional of the holidays - this season, I am looking to cuddle up with the NARS 15X15 Book. 

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary with 15X15, Founder and Creative Director, François Nars, has put together a collection of 15 celebrity portraits all styled and photographed by Nars himself.

The collection of models and designers who appear in the book is a serious testament to Nars' genius. Look for Tyson Ballou in the Monoi Body Glow II, the impossibly stunning Naomi Campbell in Taj Mahal Blush, Marc Jacobs in Dovima Nail Polish (with seductive red lips), runway goddess Natasha Poly in Rated R Duo Eyeshadow and Olivier Theyskens in LoveJoy Blush.

Shanghai Extravagence

Digressing from finals week preparation, I wanted to share the Chanel Pre-Fall 2010 show. The full title of the show is actually the Paris-Shanghai Métiers d'Art Collection.

Only Mr. Lagerfeld could construct such an event. It was magical the way the skyline, waterfront, glittering disco-ball and boats became a live backdrop to the impossibly grand runway.

To me, this is fashion: the beauty, the vision, simply this awesome construction of something truly glamorous.