Vogue's Top 10 S/S 07

[Mr-Dale]

Alexander McQueen

A brilliant evocation of Belle Époque elegance, McQueen's collection was also modern in its advocacy of the slick trouser and wafty top as a black-tie essential. Without question, his best show since arriving in Paris five years ago.

Balenciaga

After his archival turn last season, Nicolas Ghesquière moved the house of Balenciaga—and indeed, fashion—into the future with robot-inspired leggings, sharply structured coats, and evening dresses for style-bots the world over.

Dries van Noten

The Belgian bohemian added sport style to his repertoire with elegant and graceful results: embroidered anoraks, evening windbreakers, drawstring dresses, slim silk track pants. A canny and complete wardrobe for a woman who wants to be on-trend but never trendy.

Hussein Chalayan

For his finale, Chalayan morphed five dresses two decades each with computer technology. His purpose? To show how proportions and our eye change subtly over time. What else has changed? Chalayan's own designs, which were lighter and flirtier than ever.

Lanvin

For a house synonymous with discreet femininity, Alber Elbaz's sleek and satisfying Lanvin collection (skinny cargo trouser suits! cool techno fabrics!) was daringly forward-thinking. It was also futurism's most wearable incarnation.

All from Style.com...part 2 is coming.

 

[Mr-Dale]

Louis Vuitton

A cunning mix of pastoral pretty things (frothy petticoats) and rethought classics (easy shirtdresses), this was one of Jacobs' most winning outings for the megaluxe brand. Every item—from a Liberty print bra to a patchwork jacquard logo bag—was special and worth every penny it will cost.

Marc Jacobs

In recent seasons, Jacobs has turned to Japanese experimentation with cut and volume to redefine what American sportswear can be. This time out, the results were exquisite: T-shirt dresses that twist and glide on the body, a refined palette of grays and ivories, and touches of lamé to add shimmer to jackets and accessories.

Marni

Consuelo Castiglioni's spring offerings are urbane in design and generous in spirit. What working woman wouldn't want a dress that comes judiciously belted, a legging that makes everything more modern, a jacket that seductively frames the collarbone, and a big bag in red patent to tote about glamorously?

Narciso Rodriguez

A breakthrough season for New York's premier minimalist. Rodriguez removed the girdling from his jewel-toned frocks and offered dazzling draped jerseys. And with all manner of decoration—embroidery, metal hardware, appliqué—he proved that every type of adornment, properly handled, can be fiercely modern.

Yves Saint Laurent

Stefano Pilati's rigorous and uncompromising approach to design continued with horsehair coats in blown-up gingham check, buoyant evening gowns of printed or appliquéd violets; and psychedelic jacquard blouses with can't-tell-it's-a-culotte bottoms. Strong clothes—and wickedly vertiginous heels—for very chic girls.

Oh, and here's Sally Singer's intro:

The Spring 2007 shows contained bold oppositions: couture silhouettes versus sporty, body-conscious basics; futurism versus historical grandeur. What worked throughout? Clothes made masterfully with great care and effort, but that when worn, look entirely effortless: the dress that zips and goes, the tanks that layer haphazardly, the tailored jackets that add polish to any ensemble.

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[style_expert]

^ thanks for posting...7 out of the 10 are Paris shows ..I think it shows how superior Paris is IMO

 

[zamb]

as usual.........some deserving some not.

 

[Whitelinen]

Agreed.

You could predict which shows they were going to pick.
Even before the shows were held.

 

[zamb]

in my opinion Thakoon should be a part of this, some might think im crazy for saying so, but its MY opinion

 

[zamb]

pilati, yes
mcqueen yes
chalayan, yes
louis vuitton yes
mark jacobs , no (exept for the runway, which was amazing)
marni, i dont know about
lanvin was flat this season
rodriguez i dont know abou

what happened to galliano and ungaro

 

[JuiceMajor]

8 out of 10 I like. The 2 that I don't are by the same designer. No prize for guessing who. Am glad that Dries is in the list. Think that is one of my fav collection.

 

[kevinnn]

Ugh, Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton made the list?

What happened to Proenza Schouler, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, and Valentino?

 

[jssy4eva]

No Prada? It wasn't my fave collection, but doesn't it usualy make the list?

Versace was by far one of the best collections in Milan, and it should have been included

 

[Salacya]

I'm so happy to see Marni there. That was my favourite in this season.

 

[coolasfcuk1010]

I think Versace should've definitely made the list.

 

[Blanche DuBois]

Well for me only Dries and Marni were really breakthrough...

but come on!!! Louis Vuitton and marc jacobs!!! I couldn' t be more sick of him!!! it's like LVMH are paying them, Louis Vuitton was hideously awfull, horrendous, unwearable...

You could predict which shows they were going to pick.
Even before the shows were held.

exactly what I was thinking...
Of course they gotta have Balenciaga...it seems that if you are into Balenciaga you're cool to death!

Versace is unfairly out of the list...Donatella was amazing this season, it was THE show to see...

 

[TheGlassAngel]

I agree with McQueen (definitely agree), LV (hey, I might be in the minority but I liked all the flowery prettiness) and Narciso (great cuts, as usual)

I really did think Versace was going to be on the list. It was...well, 'hot' is the best word for it. Glamorous.

Marc Jacobs! COME ON............'exquisite' I mean...he is Marc Jacobs but....his line was tacky at best. This is IMO, feel free to disagree

 

[morgan38]

Has Vogue ever put a smaller designer in their Top 10? It seems like only the biggest shows ever make it to the list. Kind of disappointing.

Anyways, I don't have any real issue of any of these picks except Marc Jacobs.

 

[J'ador-DioR]

No Rick Owens?

Dries, Marni, Lanvin and Balenciaga were quite exceptional this season. Narciso always makes it to these lists, still oblivious as to why??. Marc Jacobs sent 2 of the most horrible collections he has ever done.

 

[Whitelinen]

Has Vogue ever put a smaller designer in their Top 10? It seems like only the biggest shows ever make it to the list. Kind of disappointing.

Anyways, I don't have any real issue of any of these picks except Marc Jacobs.

Aren't these lists based on what sells the easiest? Small designers wouldn't stand a chance.

 

[iyemstoopid]

i agree for the most part.. not lv. pretty spot on this time , for me at least!

 

[Squizree]

Is it just me or is Vogue sucking up to Marc Jacobs. I mean LV was JUST average but the Marc Jacobs line was sooooooo awful!!! Versace should have been on the list, so should have John Galliano. Marni and Narciso should be in the bottom 10.

 

[BaroqueRockstar]

im actually VERY VERY happy prada didn't make the list
i'm surprised LV & hussein lanvin made the list
i liked them, but they weren't the best
john galliano should definately be on there
same with balmain and givenchy in my opinion
but alexander mcqueen, marni, dries, YSL especially were amazing this season
narciso i think wasn't that good, but it was my favorite collection narciso has ever done