Designer Inspirations F/W 07.07 - article

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"The dichotomy of feminine and masculine allure, inspired by timeless icons like Marlene Dietrich and the Duchess of Windsor." - Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, Marchesa

 

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"The seductive beauty of orchids, mixed with the bold confident strokes of John Singer Sargent paintings." - Peter Som

 

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"It is about a regal silhouette and modern volumes." - Peter Soronen

 

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"Japonisme and Mick Rock." - Andreas Melbostad, Phi

 

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"Pierrot La Lune... Pierrot Le Fou... Pierrot Amoureux... Pierrot Le Clown." - Pierre Carrilero, Pierrot

 

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"The organic architectural landscape of Iceland and exploring postwar innovations in industrial design." - Tia Cibani, Ports 1961

 

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"The strength of femininity through strong lines, soft touches and restrained finishings." - Rachel Roy

 

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Photo: courtesy of Neal Peters Collection
"Monica Vitti. Her classic iconic beauty withstands time. She will always be both modern and chic. My collection is inspired by her intelligence, beauty and streamlined elegance." - Barbara Tfank

 

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"Fall is all about sporty, boho-glam. Very street and very confident." - Pina Ferlisi, Generra

 

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Photo: courtesy of Miramax / Neal Peters Collection
"I love the silhouettes from the early 1900s from black-and-white movies and old American magazines. We saw these come to life in 'Gangs of New York.'" - Pierre Morisset, G-Star

 

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"Sculptural with a feel of Art Nouveau, muted hues and soft shaped silhouettes." - Helena Fredriksson, H. Fredriksson

 

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"I find my inspiration in the cosmos. Embroideries recall the constellations. Black is intertwined with silver and shine." - Erin Fetherston

 

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"Naturalism and enchanted creatures from fairy tales." - Isabella Tonchi

 

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"Carnegie Hill - an island within an island, where I now live, and where I grew up." - Katie Zorn

 

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"Fall is inspired by Technicolor films from the Thirties and Forties. Imagine Dorothy - Kansas was all black and gray, and then she arrives in Oz delightedly with bold brushes of color." - Lela Rose

 

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"Lying on the beach, the bright light turning figures into bright patches of color and skin." - Natasha Law and Ann Louise Roswald, Lou Lou and Law

 

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"A fusion of the outdoors inspired by sportswear and modern sculptural tailoring." - Luca Orlandi, Luca Luca

 

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"Fall 2007 is inspired by our trip to Tokyo in September... Color inspired by our visit to Paperhouse in Tokyo. Yarn inspired by our participation in the limited-edition project profiting Al Gore's 'Climate Project.'" - Tina Lutz and Marcia Patmos, Lutz and Patmos

 

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"Mistress of Modernism." - Lyn Devon

 

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Photo: courtesy of Getty Images
"I'm designing for a woman that I admire, a real urban diva. She could be followed by a man in New York, Paris or Sao Paulo." - Carlos Miele