Friday, January 23, 2009

Somewhere in a graveyard in Paris, Oscar Wilde is smiling.

Just in case you were hiding under a rock, had better things to do, more pressing things to talk about or more "important" sections of the paper to read, here's a look at the week that was, in fashion.

Adam Senn did something this week that Whitney Port and Oliva Palermo do very rarely. His job. Adam, an actual model, walked the runway for D&G at their Oscar Wilde inspired fall/winter show in Milan.

People talked about what Michelle Obama wore for the most of the week. The reviews were mixed. And throughout most of the inauguration all I could think about was the Vogue cover rumour. That, and Aretha Franklin's suspiciously large (and fantastic) hat.

The rumours about an Anna Wintour 60-minutes special are likely a pr move either to keep people talking about Vogue or an actual attempt to soften Wintour's ice-queen image. Don't worry Anna, though we're afraid of you (and convinced you may have superpowers), we love you dearly. Long live the queen.

Designers in North America are worrying about their bank accounts, canceling parties and showing collections off-site to avoiding the steep prices of Fashion Week, but things in Sao Paulo's textile industry aren't so bad.

In Milan news, NYT fashion critic Guy Trebay wrote the best line printed in the style pages since all the other sections started using the word "recession". Dark times call for dark coats.

Thom Browne staged something of a human instillation to showcase his men's line in Florence. Innovative concept, beautiful clothing and immaculate execution. Very Anthony Goiciolea. Well played, Mr. Browne.

5 comments:

Derek Kreindler said...

Russ, you're probably equipped to answer this. What's all the fuss about Thom Browne? Bespoke or not, when I see someone with too short trousers or jacket sleeves, I think "used car salesman" not avant garde.

Irina Gro. said...

haha derek's commennt is funny

Russless said...

Derek, the most simplistic explanation of this I can give is the nature of the trend. Things have to change to sell, and the only place masculine hemlines have to go is up.

Thom Browne, I suppose, is trying to mix being whimsical and ironic.

That said, please don't make fun of me the next time you see me in tapered flood pants.

carli mia said...

Short pants and socks. The glory garb.

liza101 said...

I love Thom Browne. What he did with Black Fleece for Brooks Brothers, would be my dream.