Best clothing purchases in 2008 - luxury

[Zarina]

What are your best clothing luxury purchases in 2008?
Mine are:

Alexander McQueen moon dress:

Derek Lam dress:

Patrizia Pepe cashmere dress:

Victorian jacket by Pink Soda Boutique:

Victorian jacket by Schumacher:

 

[cyd]

Ooh, I like this thread.

Mine would undoubtedly have to be the Christian Dior gown I wore to my prom:

 

[Zarina]

Amazing gown!!!

 

[chaneladdict]

that is beautiful cyd, you look great.

 

[Meg]

yeah it's a great color and cut!

And zarina - can you please include your shoes in your list! I love the last shot especially - it makes me think of your avatar. You always look fab!

 

[Zarina]

Thank you Meg!!!
I will make a special shoe thread in the shoe forum!

 

[luckyme]

the dior gown and the marni heels are stellar purchases, especially because they suit you both so well.

short term memory test...B) these are in the forefront for me.

isabel marant ivory padded shoulder top
rick owens drkshdow black denim legging
ann demeulemeester boots (2 pair guilty pleasure)
ann demeulemeester brown suede sleeveless jacket
marni toeless black bootie
ganryu for comme des garcons grey cape
lauriche dressage saddle

 

[Zarina]

Pics please!!!

 

[cyd]

Thanks guys!

 

[lollicandy]

luckyme I always like your choices, and I second the pics request!

 

[shewar]

wow, cyd, that gown is amazing! what a lucky girl to have that for prom!

i'm gonna have to say my foley + corinna mid city tote is my favorite item from 2008. i wanted one for soooo long and finally it is mine all mine.

 

[blackpalms]

jil sander white marble print jeans
jil sander black marble print blazer
washed ann demeulemeester suede boots
2 lightweight ann demeulemeester sweaters
ann demulemeester ruffled waistcoat
black raf simons stuctured wool coat
black raf simons scarf-neck shirt
martin margiela biker boots