Wednesday, October 29, 2008

W is for Western

Drawing from a collective inspiration of strong women, bold embellishment, and a dose of masculinity, Western wear is a striking trend. 

Hermés
Givenchy

Anna Sui

X is for Xagerated Hips

Everyone seems to be celebrating the female form, from clingy numbers that show it all off to cages that frame and exaggerate curves. Soft drapes enfold some curves while material is built up on others to enhance them.
Luella
Alexander McQueen
Christian Lacroix

Aquascutum

K is for Kicky Pleats

Sweet details for a kicky flip. Pleats add that little extra swish to your step.

Miu Miu
Lanvin
Giorgio Armani

D&G

O is for Oversized

Blowing up proportions for emphasis and drama. 

Vivienne Westwood
Viktor and Rolf
Lanvin

Christian Lacroix

S is for Scallop

Giorgio Armani

Christopher Kane

Chloé


Aquascutum

P is for Psychedelic

Alexander McQueen

John Galliano

Emilio Pucci

H is for Hats

As Irene Williams, Queen of Lincoln Road, says, no outfit is complete without  a hat.  Options range from delicate veiled bows to sculptural flights of fancy perching upon the models heads.

Hussein Chalayan
Junya Watanabe
Luella
Christian Dior

Anna Sui