Thursday, February 19, 2009

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Chado Ralph Rucci


February 20
2pm

Tent

Why it's hot: Ralph Rucci is considered the best American designer today and the only American currently invited to show haute couture in Paris.

The key trends, colors, shapes: hammered satin suits, architectural lines, short laser-cut jackets, narrow pants, 60’s style tunics, and slouchy fur tops.

Which Celebs we spotted: Hamish Bowles and Fabiola Beracasa

Where to buy:
Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue

-Jackie Medler

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Tadashi Shoji

February 20
noon

Salon

Why it's hot: Jewel tone frocks with an 80’s twist. The runway debuted a collection of clean lines and petal motif for fall 09.

The key trends, colors, shapes: cinched waistlines, ruffled and sculpted shoulders, off-the-shoulder neck lines, short poufy hems, petal motif, jewel-tones, and large jewel necklaces.

Which Celebs we spotted: Fabiola Beracasa

Where to buy: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue
-Jackie Medler

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Ralph Lauren


February 20
10 & 11 am
275 Hudson Street

Why it's hot: RL captured classic silhouettes in most elegant fabrics. Nothing on the runway deemed unexpected from typical Ralph Lauren, but the new designs are still to die for! We all bow down to the guru of perfectly tailored chic.

The key trends, colors, shapes: neutral color palette, lace, embroidered suede coats, fur trims, perfectly tailored men’s trousers, silk and wool vests, patchwork, ruffled chiffon collars, heavy wool tweeds, silk and chiffon gowns, and each model was adorned with lovely crystal drop-down earrings.

Which Celebs we spotted: Blake Lively

Where to buy: Ralph Lauren, major department stores

-Jackie Medler

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Project Runway

February 20
9am
Tent

Why it's hot: The mystery of guessing the designers for each hot design kept us intrigued, although somewhat confused. The legal battle over the rights to Runway between Weinstein Company and Bravo left onlookers unable to place any of the talented designers with a their collection. Great clothing was left unnamed and more unfortunately unofferable to excited fashionistas.

The key trends, colors, shapes: tight and fitted pants and tops, gathering, jet black leathers, neutral tones, mini and floor-length hem lines, ultra tailored jackets, romantic gowns, silks, chiffons…all we can say is to each designer his own.


Which Celebs we spotted:
Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, Ali and Dina Lohan, and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte
-Jackie Medler

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Zac Posen

February 19
8 pm
Tent
Why it's hot:
Because the line is so feminine and strong that every woman will feel like a queen…

The key trends, colors, shapes:
Romantic, dark reds, beige, earth tones, metallic, Victorian, flowy dresses, see through fabric, grays, oranges, one shoulder dress, fluffy, purple, thin fishnets, extravagant collars, bows, silk, floral print, ruffles, browns, folds, silvers, beaded tights, fur trims, sharp shoulders, streamlines suits, puffed sleeves, gloves, luxurious and full.

Celeb Spotting:
No celebs spotted but we are pretty sure they were there!

Where to buy:
Go to www.zacposen.com to find online and on-ground retailers!
-Chloé van der Wel



NY Fash Week Fall '09: Custo Barcelona

February 19
7 pm
Promenade

Why it's hot: Because in the economic situation the world is in, Custo brings us a little light in dark times.

The key trends, colors, shapes: Eclectic, colorful, luminous, ethnic, vibrant graphics, intricate embroidery, cultured, textured, contrasted, blue, animal print, color block, plaid, glitter, romantic, scarves, purple, see through, low cut, lace, tights, cutouts.

Celeb Spotting: It’s almost the end of fashion week and everyone’s getting tired because nobody spotted any celebs.

Where to buy: Go to www.custo-barcelona-store.com to shop this wonderful line! Or look up the store nearest you!
-Chloé van der Wel

NY Fash Week Fall '09: Christian Siriano

February 19
6 pm
Salon

Why it's hot: Because he’s fierce of course!

The key trends, colors, shapes: Gold, ruffles, wool hats, Egyptian/Cleopatra inspired, plush style, black, metallic, one shoulder, vacultural, diverse models which we love, extreme orchid hats, classic, streamlines shapes, dark chocolate browns, whites, the colors of the desert.

Celeb Spotting: Tori Spelling, Mark Indelicato, Katrina Bowden, Julia Alison

Where to buy: Go to www.christianvsiriano.com to shop this Project Runway designer!
-Chloé van der Wel