Paris Fashion Week is the creme de la creme of all fashion events. New York had its highlights; London wowed me with its revived schedule; and Milan is always beautiful, but Paris? Undeniably thrilling. Here's a roundup of my favorite looks, ranging from the spooky, kooky looks of Gareth Pugh to breathtaking frocks from Yves Saint Laurent. Peep McQueen's ethereal alien-like ensemble here. Keep on to see magical delights from Hermes, Valentino, Vivienne Westwood, Lanvin, and more.
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Blair Waldorf keeps things simple in black for this scene in Gossip Girl. Her patterned tights bring this dress to life and her gold bangle is a simple yet classic way to accessorize this look. Shop for a similar outfit now.
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Beyonce decided to rock her fashion sense at Radio City Music Hall in a short, sleeveless Costume National LDB with silk insets. Silver and gold shoes are the focal point along with Egyptian-inspired eyes. What's also interesting is how she opted to wear two matching bracelets on each wrist. What do you think?
Solar bags are usually bringing the ugly in a big way, but I'm not totally sure I hate this Solar Bag by Costume National. And though most solar bags are still pretty pricey, this one takes the cake: $1,905!
I might just buy a fancy bag and slap a solar panel on it for that price. I mean, I want to be able to charge my gadgets inside my bag and save the environment while doing it, but I just can't shell out almost two grand for a solar bag. And though I'm not sure I hate how it looks, I am definitely not sure that I like how it looks either.
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Like the latest Calvin Klein Jeans ads, C'N'C Costume National's Fall 2008 campaign features non-celebrities. Only, you probably won't recognize these models because they were recruited from MySpace. Designer Ennio Capasa picked 12 models for their individuality and diversity.
"Social networking is one of the most interesting phenomena today on the Internet," Capasa said. "It represents the great change and dynamism of a society that is increasingly a compulsive consumer of communication and contacts. What do you think? Are these ads appealing?
Just as I said that it's normal for fashion designers to draw inspiration from one another, one more case popped up to further prove my point. This time, Costume National looked to Rodarte's Fall '08 collection to create one of the pieces in its 2009 Resort line. The fashion world, moi-self included, were awestruck by Rodarte's innovative, beautifully crafted Fall gowns (left). I remember how airy yet strong they looked as they floated past me on the runway. Costume National's version is strikingly similar not only because of its lightness, but because of the abstract multicolor design and the one shoulder. I'm happy to see Rodarte's creativity being multiplied; it's too genius to only be enjoyed by the fashion elite.
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