I think Alexander Wang is to blame for this. What with all the air he’s been blowing into Erin’s head, I’m surprised she could fit in the tents this season.
I don't think this is a particularly bad collection, though; I've seen worse.
I do agree that it is completely not worth its cost. I think Erin is smart for turning the obsession with her style into a business opportunity; after all, why should everyone profit off her look but her?
The fact of the matter is that most TFS'ers know what they're talking about when it comes to fashion and quite frankly, cannot be fooled. However, that isn't the case for the mass market is it? As we all know, all it really takes to sell anything is an image people want to acquire; and really, Erin has that image.
Look at a celebrity who annoys you. Now just because they annoy you doesn't mean they don't have another 1,000,000 people out there who adore them.
Also, with regards to the “vintage look”, I'm not fan; and if I were a fan, I would go out and find my own vintage gems to rock. However, there are many elitist consumers who have the money to blow and would rather purchase their "vintage" at Saks. SOMEONE should profit off them, no?