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Wonderful Chanel suits. They look comfortable and elegant. Long shorts instead of the traditional skirt.

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They look great on the models, not sure how they look on regular people–probably not as good.

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They come in many different colors/materials and varieties of jacket styles and collars.

In the midst of shorts, a skirt paired with a matching jacket:

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This look stands out since it’s dark salmon, almost red. Karl’s latest designs are all in pastels and varying shades of silver.

Light pinks and violets. Here is a beautiful floral lace jacket.

I was not impressed with the rest of the collection. Seemed more like filler. Although the overarching theme seemed eggy:

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Maybe I’m not used to the silhouette yet.

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Seemed like an Easter egg hunt especially since everything was pastel.

The other gowns reminded me of Faberge eggs. Not because they were egg shaped, but they had decadent over-luxurious decals that seemed to weigh the entire look down.

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The soft and light satin cloth was heavily weighed down by the metallic decor. There was not a balance, the hard metallic seemed heavier next to the light and flowy satin.

Greco roman draping was found in nearly every collection this year.

Although much of it reminded me of Ralph Lauren’s traditional equestrian style, John Galliano’s spring couture collection was bright, bold, and a bit elvira-esque.  An exaggerated and eye popping display of victorian era women’s wear and voluminous ball gowns.

Many of the jackets were signature New Look.

Like the neckline of look 14 below:

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Sparkly and frilly and thin–much more modern version of the traditional Dior jacket.

The couture had influences from many different decades. The second half of the show featured decadent ball gowns–enormous skirts, and sculpted taffeta.

Here’s one that seems to have a 50’s-60’s house wife like bodice attached to layers of taffeta and tulle:

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Sculpted art deco top attached to an overflowing top skirt layer that reveals a more fitted skirt beneath:

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You get an outline of what would be a big voluminous skirt–even without the actual structure, these dresses are taking volumes with their colors and silhouettes.

The background tones down the dramatic styles but maintains the theme of overbearing decadence.

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The bears go marching…

Funny how all the females wore some sort of mermaid gown. Swim, swim, swim…fishtails are in.

From left:
1. Maggie Gyllenhall, RM by Roland Mouret
2. Vera Farmiga, Dolce and Gabbana
3. Heidi Klum, Roberto Cavalli
4. Rita Wilson, N/A
5. Penelope Cruz, Armani Prive
6. Emily Blunt, Dolce and Gabbana

How original! How did each of these fashion brands come up with the same silhouette at the same time! Emily’s Dolce and Gabbana was similar in texture to Heidi’s Roberto Cavalli. Commoditized couture.

I wonder if any of these were Zoe’s clients.

Although flashy, it’s one of my favorite colors. Reminds me of old bathroom tiles… and 70’s motels.

Glad I’m seeing it more.

Swimsuit by Milly.
Anacapri plunge-front swimsuit

Fur Fur, a popular Japanese boutique, features light dresses and thick, fluffy sweaters. The colors tend to be natural: lots of cremes and warm earthy pinks.

Here is my favorite Fur Fur look:

I could take a nap in this and be comfortable.

I love smocks made of natural fibers. They are so comfortable to wear indoors (in the winter with the heater on) or in the summer (summery and light). Here is one I found by Eskandar:

It’s made out of linen and it’s $875 (unfortunately). I could wear this everyday, if I were someplace warm.

Eskandar is a UK brand. Very similar in style to Eileen Fisher. I realize the styles may be targeted to older women who do not have the patience to wear form fitting clothing, but the smocks, and wide pant legs look elegant in the way they don’t constrict the body. Light and airy, easier for movement.

A woman/man who carries this tote. Hmm. Is it pretty? No. Is it stylish? No. Is it crass and made for people who need to associate a luxury brand with themselves? Yes. It is useful, but so is the blue, tarp like Ikea bag that many people have. Why pay $180+ for this? There could only be one reason–LOW SELF ESTEEM.

Below is another we see TOO often. Ah, this one comes with a zipper. So why le pliage over any other tote with a zipper? Not sure. At $125+ it’s not something you pick up with utility in mind. Just another plastic looking, nylon bag (costs like $1 to make). Is this beautiful? No. So, it’s not beautiful…

I don’t think anyone recognizes the other Longchamp bags, the ones where they paid Kate Moss tons of money to sell. Who do you think you are carrying such a dumb bag?

Below> A Lauren Bush original. Yea, yea, this purchase will feed people. So will giving change to the homeless. I’m pretty sure most of the women/men who own this do not give change to the homeless. It’s also ugly. No, I don’t think Lauren Bush should design.

Below> Seeing this TopShop “Use Me” bag–the hypocrisy! Anytime I see someone with recyclable/reusable totes, they look brand new. I’ve used my cotton tote for over 3 years, it’s been used, and it looks that way. Shredded…why not use bags that don’t say “use me” and instead, lower carbon footprint by not creating these stupid bags in the first place?

I guess fashion has to get by somehow…

Dior did the whole lingerie thing. I think Marc Jacobs brought it back with a much earlier collection centralized around the same theme. Dior, however, is less funky, much more classy and made for a lady.

I’m not sure if it’s just Sasha, or the art deco like zig zags, but this look definitely caught my eye:

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Dior trench revamped and cropped…

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I could definitely slip into this–robe-like and light…easy on, easy off…if only I lived someplace warm (or if my apt were 80+ degrees F!)…

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Looks voluminous and playful. I’m sure it’s easy to pack too. Wrinkle free, floral dress.

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Ah, and this one is quite unsuspecting. I recall walking in Lord & Taylor in NYC, where the ground floor has mirrors on columns that support the ceiling and narrow slits of mirrors on the wall…seeing the stockings between slits of shiny-ness. Quite an optical illusion, like walking into a hall of mirrors where there are reflections and windows and the line between real and reflected is all a blur…

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I guess quilted bags are in this season. But isn’t it in every season at Chanel?

Versace: $1,065

Marc Jacobs: $525

Eric Javits: $425

Which knockoff would you pick?

I choose the MJ version, the quilted squares look almost rubbery.