Posts
All Comments
If you've been sitting at home wondering what was coming next in headwear after the turban...look no further. Hipsters everywhere are referencing Clockwork Orange on this one. Clémence Poésy with Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Rocha on the cover of Numero and one of The Facehunter's fine specimens all sporting the distinguished black bowler. 
PS. Don't you just love the shot of Coco Rocha? I can't get enough of it!
Another Canuck to add to your own personal "top-model" list. This one hails from Edmonton, Alberta and is appropriately hotter than a cattle prod. She was a virtual unknown at the beginning of 07 and in 10 short months has done the cover of Italian Vogue, shot with Mert & Marcus, Steven Meisel, Bruce Weber and Testino. Additionally she stormed the spring shows and for the cherry on top -- did both the D&G and Prada resort campaigns. Expect a coup d'etat when the spring campaigns roll around. 
Pics from: Vogue Italia and models.com.
One of the newest (and strongest) faces out of Canada this season was that of the solemn looking Kori Richardson. She did the shows in NY and Milan but hit Paris hard walking for Balenciaga, Anne Demeulemeester, YSL, Chanel, Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Nina Ricci and Louis Vuitton! Any bets on campaigns for the coming season??
Pics: models.com and style.com.
1. Elbaz's extensive offering at Lanvin. Colour, feathers, fringe and enfin a tuxedo. 
2. Ghesquière's sporstwear couture vibe done in a frenzy of florals. 
3. Paulo Melim Andersson's breezy regatta-like collection. Geometric panels, sheer, floating, silhouettes and smudged, painterly prints. 
4. Martine Sitbon's softened archetectural spirit for Rue Du Mail. Patchworks of slippery silks with flashes of acidic brights.
5. Miuccia's girlish romp at Miu Miu. Tutu-like mini's, prim ruffle-front blouses and harlequin/Pierrot inspired prints. 
In case you were wondering - the Chloe fragance launch party. And while I'm at it - I'm also wondering why is it that French actresses are just so much cooler than their American counter parts? 
Ludivine Sagnier, Clémence Poésy, Mélanie Thierry, Elisa Tovati, Ellen von Unwerth, Mélanie Laurent and The Kills songstress Alison Mosshart.
OK fine - Ellen von Unwerth is German and Alison Mosshart might be American (but not an actress - therefore she's exempt) but they're still pretty damn cool girls.
There is something about an Hermès scarf. It's the true definition of a classic. It's one of the few items that you could wear at both 20 or 60 - and look equally fabulous. The scarves themselves also almost get better with age; the older patterns become more difficult to find and therefore all the more covetable.
While in London 2 weeks ago I stumbled upon a vintage clothing show purchased this lovely Mors & Gourmettes Hermès scarf. (Pardon the wrinkles I wore it to work today and was too lazy to iron it!)
Of course I had to google Mors & Gourmettes when I got home and I quickly learned that the pattern was designed in 1961 by Henri de Origny and that the name loosely translates to "chains and bits". I had already made plans to wear it with my school girl blazer and skinny jeans... a la this stylish femme on my favorite French blog une fille comme moi. I like how she has knotted it irreverantly and paired it with a classic blazer and less serious denim mini. 
What are your classics?
Vogue Nippon doing their own brand of mean with an edgy, dark-as-night cover featuring Tanya Dziahileva. Fabulous. 
Ok so maybe the weather is not exactly co-operating with my new Fall wardrobe (being that it was 25 degrees Celcius today) however; I have no doubt that the classic Montreal winter is coming and when it does I will take inspiration from Balenciaga's Pre-Fall 07 collection (minus the yeti boots).
Of course what I'm loving is the mix: pretty blouses under chunky sweater vests, serious ankle boots, leggings (I'm plugging my ears to the collective groan), hints at something ethic - keep it tailored - belt last seasons tunic dresses and pile on wintery tights and hats. 
Meantime -- until the weather turns I'll be channeling mean girls....
All pics - Balenciaga.
