New Look Revisited S/S 08

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Seems like Dior's 60th anniversary has been on some designers' minds this season.

Betsey Johnson

Donna Karan

L.A.M.B

Marchesa

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Marc Jacobs

Oscar de la Renta

Peter Som

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Ralph Lauren

Rodarte

Vera Wang

Zac Posen

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[pinksatin]

Ooo! lovely. I was just thinking of "new look" since I just watched Executive Suite this weekend. There's nothing more femme than a skirt with a 20 inch waistband and 8 foot hem is there?

thank you for the pics!

 

[Deborah]

Oh cute! I love this look it suits me.

 

[softgrey]

flouncy skirts are SO much fun...
but i always feel self-conscious and silly when i try to wear one...

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really pretty to look at though...

 

[ApertureRomance]

I've got a really high waisted one from zara , had many a Seven Year Itch moment in it.

I know it's resort but oh the Prada ones now those are some skirts !

 

[cavanaugh]

^yea those are insane!!!

proenza showed full mini skirts too

 

[seanutbutter]

flouncy skirts are SO much fun...
but i always feel self-conscious and silly when i try to wear one...

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really pretty to look at though...

I'm glad someone else feels the same way. I've never felt too comfortable wearing such a bold piece. Like you say, though, they're beautiful in appearance and photograph well, but unfortunately they're not practical for everyday use.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I love the way they move ... I have no problem with them IRL, as long as the cut is more godet (not too much fullness at the top).

I particularly loved the grey Donna Karan skirt, though I certainly couldn't wear that to work ...

 

[TheSweetest]

Oh my goodness! I was waiting for someone to start designing those. I love them to pieces and they are right up my alley. I would soooo wear them. There is a realistic way to wear them I'm sure. But I was going to have to start making my own (which I might do anyway) if they didn't get on it! Donna Karan was my fave but Peter Som is obviously mor realistic.

 

[Sylphide]

The Oscar de la Renta pieces are perfect. My style exactly, I would love to wear them!

 

[phinn]

Ow, I love this trend, it's so pretty and girly. I'm in love with that first Donna Karan one. But like softgrey, I would feel very self-conscious in a skirt like this as well. But maybe it's time to take some risks

 

[saann]

I don't know, I would feel a bit costumee trying to wear this, like I was dressing up for a theme party or something

great spotting though =)

 

[Ghost]

Can someone tellwhich one the new look really is??????
the skirt or the busted waist jacket

vam.ac

 

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^ The entire silhouette/outfit is what's referred to as the new look.

 

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Bottega Veneta

Prada

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[satine112]

that black Ralph Lauren shift dress is AMAZING! The cut is so perfect. It's exactly my style. I must have it.

 

[printemps]

OMG all those looks are GORGEUS! Makes me wish that I was a celebrity and could wear one of those Marchesa dresses on a red carpet.

 

[Meg]

Prada did a collection several years ago with all the venice printed skirts and she had a lot of similar style dresses with a tulle hem peeking out at the bottom. I had a wedding to go to at the time so I got a dress making to make me a copy of the dress in a brown cotton the tulle poking out the bottom, pockets, sweatheart neckline and all. I wear it a lot STILL and always get compliments when I wear it. Glad to see that I still will!