Your Favorite Shows F/W 08.09

miwa · 03-03-2008

So we have a thread for your biggest disappointment, now it's time for your favorite shows of the upcoming season!

My apologies if a thread was already opened.

So mine are:
Alexander McQueen - absoultely stunning. Every single piece. There was nothing I didn't like from this collection. The headpieces, the dresses, the details...

Chanel - after the SS 08 disaster, Karl redeemed himself. The collection was typical elegant Chanel lady, that's what it was needed.
Lanvin - do I really need to explain this?
Rick Owens - love, love, love! Just the boots make me drool.

I think I'll come up with more later. Now it's your turn.

mistress_f · 03-03-2008

alexander mcqueen - favourite one. amazing, stunning, dreamy, i loved every single thing from the set to the details
lanvin - i usually like lanvin, but this show was just incredible. not to mention the shoes! loved it. it really stood out
chanel - as miwa said, karl redeemed himself from the ss disaster. loved the set, and the shoes and many of the pieces.
balenciaga and givenchy (not as much) - posting them together as they're not among my favourites usually, but in this season of horrid collections, i did enjoy them a lot. especially balenciaga, was great.
viktor and rolf - not as much as older collections, but still among my favourites. the writings were a bit annoying here and there, but the NO coat was sooo great

luis vuitton - wtf. i myself cannot believe it, but as much i loathed marc's collection and even if there are strong similarities, i loved the lv collection. i loved everything (well minus the pants !) especially the necklines and the cuts of the coats, amazing.
i also loved oscar de la renta and karl lagerfeld. i thik there's more but for now that's it.

mackos · 03-03-2008

Lovely thread, I was about to start it myself

My votes go to:

Lanvin - it speaks for itself, pure perfection.
Alexander McQueen - absolutely amazing, I loved all of those dresses and opulent jewellery.
Kenzo - samurai chic, kimono shapes and lovely prints, plus amazing finale!
Missoni - I've never been keen on Missoni's overload of different fabrics and patterns, so I really loved how Angela toned everything down this season

**Scott** · 03-03-2008

Paris-
TAO
Bernhard Willhelm
Lutz
Sharon Wauchob
A.F. Vandevorst
Boudicca
Haider Ackermann
Sophia Kokosalaki
Lanvin
Rick Owens
Bruno Pieters
Devastee
Veronique Branquinho

Disappointments:
Martin Margiela

still awaiting showroom/presentation images from marjan pejoski,matthew ames and hopefully christian wijnants.

Antwerp:
Tim Van Steenbergen

London:
Richard Nicoll(best!)
Roksanda Ilincic
Jean-Pierre Breganza
Modernist
Emma Cook
Acquascutum(fantastic coats!)
Bora Aksu
Eley Kishimoto

Disappointments:
Jens Laugesen-not everything was but it was a bit sub-par.

mistress_f · 03-03-2008

oh god. i missed galliano. i guess i wasnt that impressed after all, and way too disappointed for dior. and it saddens me so much. i liked it anyway, but not in that mindblowing way he always succeeds in making me feel. that said, it was way better than MOST of the awfulness i saw on the runways lately

(and im gonna go nuts over the shoes)

Caffeine · 03-03-2008

Lanvin, Chanel, Balenciaga, Jil Sander, TAO....
so far...

Gaultier_Bandit · 03-03-2008

In Order:
Lanvin
Alexander McQueen
Giambatista Valli
Herve Leger
Versace
Missoni
Gucci

**Scott** · 03-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott

Paris-
TAO
Bernhard Willhelm
Lutz
Sharon Wauchob
A.F. Vandevorst
Boudicca
Haider Ackermann
Sophia Kokosalaki
Lanvin
Rick Owens
Bruno Pieters
Devastee
Veronique Branquinho

Disappointments:
Martin Margiela

still awaiting showroom/presentation images from marjan pejoski,matthew ames and hopefully christian wijnants.

Antwerp:
Tim Van Steenbergen

London:
Richard Nicoll(best!)
Peter Pilotto*
Roksanda Ilincic
Jean-Pierre Breganza
Modernist
Emma Cook
Acquascutum(fantastic coats!)
Bora Aksu
Eley Kishimoto

Disappointments:
Jens Laugesen-not everything was but it was a bit sub-par.

forgot about him*

Amywilliams · 03-03-2008

Rodarte, which I thought was just amazing, and probably my overall favourite
Viktor and Rolf - I just loved it!
Lanvin - So beautiful
Givenchy - Some gorgeous pieces
Alexander Wang - I love this guy, and erin wasson's styling was perfection!
Sonia Rykiel - Such a fun show

Spike413 · 03-03-2008

Always my favorite thread to end off the season

Favorites

Balenciaga - By far my favorite collection of the season. It had so many things that I love, sharp lines, monochrome color, draping, severity, sex, power, perversion and a touch of Japonisme. The only flaw imo was the ridiculous rubber knee high boots, other than that it was amazing.

Louis Vuitton - It surprised me that I liked it so much. After watching the video, seeing details and really taking it all in, it won me over with the sort of mid-80's vapid and beautiful people vibe.

Lanvin - Yet another beautiful collection from Alber, which isn't such a shock. I loved the tougher, darker vibe he played with while never losing the Lanvin sensuality and femininity. It was really just a case of re-envisioning his house classics.

John Galliano - It was nice seeing him focus on separates this season. While the total look was a lot, the pieces were beautiful, as always with him. And I must say, with all of the experimentation with "new" trousers that's been going on in fashion lately, John was the first designer to make a truly convincing case for Zouave pants.

Jil Sander - Loved the coats, loved the pants, loved the dresses. Simple as that really. It reminded me a bit of Gucci f/w 03, but in a totally "Sander" way. And the anatomical tucking and pleating that was done on some of those dresses was to die for.

Vera Wang and Rodarte - For the second season, these two collections were the only ones to make a lasting impression on me from NY. Vera Wang's eccentric opulence struck me from the moment I saw it. It was like the wardrobe for a modern Marchesa Casati.
Rodarte was gorgeous, as is always the case with the Mulleavys, but this season I felt like the dark side they've been slowly hinting at over the course of their career finally broke free and unleashed a wicked prettiness that I loved.

Disappointments

Nina Ricci - I was left completely cold by this collection. There wasn't one thing in there that made me smile, gasp or look twice. I suppose I've come to expect much more life, beauty and delicacy from Olivier, but after two collections at Ricci that I loved, this one was a total let down.

Dior - It was everything I've been hating about Dior lately, so in that way it was entirely predictable. It wasn't fun, it wasn't creative, and it wasn't particularly believable as a wardrobe either. All I was left with was spots in front of my eyes from the retinal attack.

Alexander McQueen - The first half of the show with the severe black Victorian tailoring and gothic crinolines was beautiful, but then it took a nose dive half way through when that ridiculous coronation procession came down that runway. It was too costumey, too literal, and too far from reality...even by McQueen standards.

Versace - It wasn't bad, by any stretch of the imagination, and it continued the strong new path that Donatella's been forging lately, but somehow it didn't feel quite perfect. It was a bit disjointed in places, and in a shocking turn of events, the evening dresses were outshined by the daywear.

Hated

YSL - I still can't really place why I hated the entire collection, but I did. It felt sort of clinical, very cold and too austere. It felt tortured in a way, there wasn't a believable point of view that came through. Yes, there were chic pieces, but the things that did try to move forward were nothing short of ridiculous. It felt like there was this need to be cutting edge, to be avant garde, and unfortunately it just didn't work for me at all.

Prada - I hate lace. That's all there is to it. Still haven't gotten past that first impression of LACE!!!

Balmain - I think I hated this more for the reaction it got than for the clothes. If that collection wasn't shown in Paris by an up and coming designer, most people would consider it typical Milanese trash. If the tags had the name Versace or Cavalli on them, people would've hated it for the simple fact that it's Versace or Cavalli. Beyond that I just though it looked silly, bad 80's heavy metal groupie covered in Lesage embroidery.

Crying Diamonds · 03-03-2008

My favourites were Calvin Klein, Akris, Donna Karan, Giambattista Valli, Manish Arora, and Yohji Yamamoto.

Calvin Klein and Akris I just adored for their sheer simplicity, Calvin's fly open coats and Akris's suede and belted scarves - gorgeous, Donna Karan for her constant class and just the way the silk flowed like liquid, Giambattista Valli because he comes up with such original ideas, Manish Arora because he's just the best; he designs the clothes you wish you could wear, Yohji Yamamoto was fantastic with the ripped leather - absolute genius.

cake_batter · 03-03-2008

calvin klein
lanvin
givenchy
louis vuitton
balenciaga

JuiceMajor · 03-03-2008

Just LANVIN

lemeray · 03-03-2008

Givenchy

Rampling · 03-03-2008

Isabel Marant, and suprisingly Chanel - I really dislike Karl Lagerfeld and find him extremely overrated, but the show seemed to be back to more of what Coco did.

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Spike413 barcode Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York Gender: homme Posts: 14,358	Always my favorite thread to end off the season Favorites Balenciaga - By far my favorite collection of the season. It had so many things that I love, sharp lines, monochrome color, draping, severity, sex, power, perversion and a touch of Japonisme. The only flaw imo was the ridiculous rubber knee high boots, other than that it was amazing. Louis Vuitton - It surprised me that I liked it so much. After watching the video, seeing details and really taking it all in, it won me over with the sort of mid-80's vapid and beautiful people vibe. Lanvin - Yet another beautiful collection from Alber, which isn't such a shock. I loved the tougher, darker vibe he played with while never losing the Lanvin sensuality and femininity. It was really just a case of re-envisioning his house classics. John Galliano - It was nice seeing him focus on separates this season. While the total look was a lot, the pieces were beautiful, as always with him. And I must say, with all of the experimentation with "new" trousers that's been going on in fashion lately, John was the first designer to make a truly convincing case for Zouave pants. Jil Sander - Loved the coats, loved the pants, loved the dresses. Simple as that really. It reminded me a bit of Gucci f/w 03, but in a totally "Sander" way. And the anatomical tucking and pleating that was done on some of those dresses was to die for. Vera Wang and Rodarte - For the second season, these two collections were the only ones to make a lasting impression on me from NY. Vera Wang's eccentric opulence struck me from the moment I saw it. It was like the wardrobe for a modern Marchesa Casati. Rodarte was gorgeous, as is always the case with the Mulleavys, but this season I felt like the dark side they've been slowly hinting at over the course of their career finally broke free and unleashed a wicked prettiness that I loved. Disappointments Nina Ricci - I was left completely cold by this collection. There wasn't one thing in there that made me smile, gasp or look twice. I suppose I've come to expect much more life, beauty and delicacy from Olivier, but after two collections at Ricci that I loved, this one was a total let down. Dior - It was everything I've been hating about Dior lately, so in that way it was entirely predictable. It wasn't fun, it wasn't creative, and it wasn't particularly believable as a wardrobe either. All I was left with was spots in front of my eyes from the retinal attack. Alexander McQueen - The first half of the show with the severe black Victorian tailoring and gothic crinolines was beautiful, but then it took a nose dive half way through when that ridiculous coronation procession came down that runway. It was too costumey, too literal, and too far from reality...even by McQueen standards. Versace - It wasn't bad, by any stretch of the imagination, and it continued the strong new path that Donatella's been forging lately, but somehow it didn't feel quite perfect. It was a bit disjointed in places, and in a shocking turn of events, the evening dresses were outshined by the daywear. Hated YSL - I still can't really place why I hated the entire collection, but I did. It felt sort of clinical, very cold and too austere. It felt tortured in a way, there wasn't a believable point of view that came through. Yes, there were chic pieces, but the things that did try to move forward were nothing short of ridiculous. It felt like there was this need to be cutting edge, to be avant garde, and unfortunately it just didn't work for me at all. Prada - I hate lace. That's all there is to it. Still haven't gotten past that first impression of LACE!!! Balmain - I think I hated this more for the reaction it got than for the clothes. If that collection wasn't shown in Paris by an up and coming designer, most people would consider it typical Milanese trash. If the tags had the name Versace or Cavalli on them, people would've hated it for the simple fact that it's Versace or Cavalli. Beyond that I just though it looked silly, bad 80's heavy metal groupie covered in Lesage embroidery. __________________ You need to move fashion forward when there's a reason to move fashion forward - Tom Ford Last edited by Spike413; 03-03-2008 at 05:56 PM.

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Crying Diamonds Geometric Discharge Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: homme Posts: 7,050	My favourites were Calvin Klein, Akris, Donna Karan, Giambattista Valli, Manish Arora, and Yohji Yamamoto. Calvin Klein and Akris I just adored for their sheer simplicity, Calvin's fly open coats and Akris's suede and belted scarves - gorgeous, Donna Karan for her constant class and just the way the silk flowed like liquid, Giambattista Valli because he comes up with such original ideas, Manish Arora because he's just the best; he designs the clothes you wish you could wear, Yohji Yamamoto was fantastic with the ripped leather - absolute genius. __________________ __________________ __________________

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miwa V.I.P. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sarajevo Gender: femme Posts: 8,765	Your Favorite Shows F/W 08.09 So we have a thread for your biggest disappointment, now it's time for your favorite shows of the upcoming season! My apologies if a thread was already opened. So mine are: Alexander McQueen - absoultely stunning. Every single piece. There was nothing I didn't like from this collection. The headpieces, the dresses, the details... Chanel - after the SS 08 disaster, Karl redeemed himself. The collection was typical elegant Chanel lady, that's what it was needed. Lanvin - do I really need to explain this? Rick Owens - love, love, love! Just the boots make me drool. I think I'll come up with more later. Now it's your turn. __________________ I <3 SirSunday. tumblr

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mistress_f Hell on Heels Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rome Gender: femme Posts: 4,958	alexander mcqueen - favourite one. amazing, stunning, dreamy, i loved every single thing from the set to the details lanvin - i usually like lanvin, but this show was just incredible. not to mention the shoes! loved it. it really stood out chanel - as miwa said, karl redeemed himself from the ss disaster. loved the set, and the shoes and many of the pieces. balenciaga and givenchy (not as much) - posting them together as they're not among my favourites usually, but in this season of horrid collections, i did enjoy them a lot. especially balenciaga, was great. viktor and rolf - not as much as older collections, but still among my favourites. the writings were a bit annoying here and there, but the NO coat was sooo great luis vuitton - wtf. i myself cannot believe it, but as much i loathed marc's collection and even if there are strong similarities, i loved the lv collection. i loved everything (well minus the pants !) especially the necklines and the cuts of the coats, amazing. i also loved oscar de la renta and karl lagerfeld. i thik there's more but for now that's it.

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mackos Alluring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suburbs Gender: homme Posts: 13,647	Lovely thread, I was about to start it myself My votes go to: Lanvin - it speaks for itself, pure perfection. Alexander McQueen - absolutely amazing, I loved all of those dresses and opulent jewellery. Kenzo - samurai chic, kimono shapes and lovely prints, plus amazing finale! Missoni - I've never been keen on Missoni's overload of different fabrics and patterns, so I really loved how Angela toned everything down this season __________________ dreams, jazz and minimalism Querelle les images

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Scott Stitch:the Hand Mod Squad Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Among the trees Gender: homme Posts: 12,450	Paris- TAO Bernhard Willhelm Lutz Sharon Wauchob A.F. Vandevorst Boudicca Haider Ackermann Sophia Kokosalaki Lanvin Rick Owens Bruno Pieters Devastee Veronique Branquinho Disappointments: Martin Margiela still awaiting showroom/presentation images from marjan pejoski,matthew ames and hopefully christian wijnants. Antwerp: Tim Van Steenbergen London: Richard Nicoll(best!) Roksanda Ilincic Jean-Pierre Breganza Modernist Emma Cook Acquascutum(fantastic coats!) Bora Aksu Eley Kishimoto Disappointments: Jens Laugesen-not everything was but it was a bit sub-par. Last edited by Scott; 03-03-2008 at 04:46 PM.

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Caffeine V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Williamsburg, NY Gender: femme Posts: 3,697	Lanvin, Chanel, Balenciaga, Jil Sander, TAO.... so far...

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Gaultier_Bandit fashion insider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca Gender: homme Posts: 2,217	In Order: Lanvin Alexander McQueen Giambatista Valli Herve Leger Versace Missoni Gucci

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Amywilliams fashion insider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Gender: femme Posts: 2,423	Rodarte, which I thought was just amazing, and probably my overall favourite Viktor and Rolf - I just loved it! Lanvin - So beautiful Givenchy - Some gorgeous pieces Alexander Wang - I love this guy, and erin wasson's styling was perfection! Sonia Rykiel - Such a fun show __________________ "What people say isn't going to stop me. I have to do things for myself." Kate Moss

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JuiceMajor V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sushi Bar Gender: homme Posts: 4,387	Just LANVIN __________________ Low Price For Bad Things Is Not Cheapness http://teknd.blogspot.co.uk/

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lemeray V.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 13,397	Givenchy

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Rampling rising star Join Date: Jul 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 155	Isabel Marant, and suprisingly Chanel - I really dislike Karl Lagerfeld and find him extremely overrated, but the show seemed to be back to more of what Coco did.