04
Jan
Posted by TrigMom as TrigDesigner, TrigFashion
Emilio Pucci’s style is Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds—real diamonds.
Although each one is unique, you can’t mistake a Pucci print. Since the late-1940s, when Italian skier and socialite Marchese Emilio Pucci casually tried his hand at design, the brand has been synonymous with bold, brightly colored graphic patterns with a kaleidoscopic, slightly psychedelic feel. Pucci prints usually appear on clingy, stretchy fabrics, and are widely applied in every category—evening wear, ready-to-wear, swimwear, accessories, shoes and home décor; they have even been featured in the logo of the Apollo 15 space mission and the interior of a Ford Lincoln Continental.
“Prince of Prints” and CFDA-award winner Emilio Pucci designed the line himself until his death in 1992. His daughter, Laudomia Pucci, then took the reigns, before passing them along to a string of young designers including, in 2000, Julio Espada; critics felt Espada over-embellished the cuts, detracting from the joyful signature patterns. In 2003, Christian LaCroix was brought on as Artistic Direcor—a good match considering his mastery of color and affection for sixties and seventies styling. Currently Matthew Williamson is head of inspiration, but his three year contact is soon to expire. Peter Dundas is set to take Williamson’s place. Laudomia Pucci continues to serve as Image Director.
Photos: Style
I heart Finnish textile and clothing design company Marimekko! Maija Isola’s Slavic-inspired ornamental Näsiä and Maija and Kristina Isola’s jointly designed dotted Kiss-kiss are the patterns in Samu-Jussi Koski’s childrenswear collection. Comfortable and beautiful cotton outfits for kids.
Maija Isola’s bubbly Vissy pattern (above) adorns a range of easy-care jersey garments in Mika Piirainen’s Autumn 2008 collection. The range features everything from baby clothes to T-shirts for teenagers.
The collection’s two flowered sateen dresses are every little girl’s dream come true. The handsome Rosetta print is a variation on Maija Isola’s Krysanteemi design from 1959.
Some adorable pieces for Mom too!
17
Dec
Posted by TrigMom as TrigDesigner
Badgley Mischka wow’d New York on December 10, 2008 with their breathtaking Pre-Fall 2009 collection. The dresses were stunning and beautiful - beaded, paillette, and feather-dusted cocktail dresses and gowns.
A sequined tank dress sashed high on the waist and a ruffled halter gown in the must-have shade of marigold were two highlights.
Isn’t this new cocktail suit (below) incredible? Designers said that it was made specially at their customers’ requests.
Simply put, James Mischka shared, “we just did pretty clothes that people want to wear.” And they did just that. It’s not fair that the ENTIRE collection is incredible.
“Oh Santa? I have a few more to add to my Christmas list….”
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17
Dec
Posted by TrigMom as TrigDesigner
Just in time for Christmas, Donatella Versace shares her pre-fall collection with New York on December 15, 2008. The graphic little coats with contrast piping and tiny cocktail dresses were all Versace.The emerald green is simply stunning!
Everything was strictly above the knee, except for a handful of gowns.
Love the black lace with a slit up to there and a star detailed in peekaboo mesh on the torso.
Source: Style
07
Nov
Posted by TrigMom as TrigDesigner
What could be better than overseeing a fashion powerhouse that has ads with starlets like Nicole Kidman and Keira Knightley coveting its products?
Nothing.
45-year-old Maureen Chiquet is the lucky lady heading up Chanel. According to Portfolio magazine she helped make the estimated $14.8 billion company “arguably the single most valuable fashion brand.”
Chiquet has humble roots at working for L’Oreal in Paris and later Gap in 1988. Later she moved within Gap Inc. to help grow the Old Navy brand from 35 to 850 stores. Next she she became president of Banana Republic in 2002.
One year later she was at Chanel.
Since joining the house of interlocking C’s , Chiquet has put runway shows on iPhones; launched ads with a near-nude Keira Knightley; and hired starchitect Zaha Hadid to design a pavilion for a Chanel exhibit on a global tour starting this year.
Her inspiration is founder Coco Chanel whose “audacity and confidence give me the sense that there are no barriers as long as one follows one’s heart.”
Source: Glamour
19
Sep
Posted by TrigMom as TrigDesigner, TrigFashion, TrigFit
Linley Hall in Victoria was transformed overnight into “Stella’s Gym,” complete with Olympic athletes including Allyson Felix and Victoria Pendleton—at the launch of Stella McCartney’s Spring 2009 Adidas collection. I love the hem and high waist of the muted pink tennis outfit above. Stylish, flirty, yet still functional.
The collection spans running, gym, yoga, dance, tennis, golf, swimwear, and accessories, all characterized by a sharp eye for fashion detail and, this season, popping with neon pinks, grass green, yellow, and periwinkle blue. In one corner were gymnasts performing on the balance beam in leotards and yoga sweats; in another, the tennis team knocked balls about in scalloped-edge dresses over orange shorts. Elsewhere, runners warmed up on treadmills wearing high-tech spray-painted leggings. McCartney’s personal trainer, Tracy Anderson (the woman behind Madonna’s and Gwenyth Paltrow’s killer bodies) has consulted on the development of McCartney’s gym line.
Source: Style
