Sheer Thing

When I first saw the Prada F/W 08 Line I was initially underwhelmed. It took some time and a handful of beautifully shot editorials for me to understand the simplicity and elegance present in the collection.

I felt that the fashion show itself served only as a gateway for stylists, photographers, and illustrators alike to manipulate and ultimately create the image of an entire trend. The images below are a perfect example of this. They range from the actual fashion show in Milan to a lovely editorial shot by Luis Monteiro to an illustration from Fashion Tale Magazine.
I have found that in many cases it is not the fashion show that "sells" the clothing, but the creativity of those inspired by the fashion shows. The people who pick apart the looks afterwards and put together what seems to be the essence of fashion, something less consumer driven and more inspired.
Photo Cred: Fashion Tale Mag, Style.com, Tatler Mag

Doppleganger

Alexander McQueen and.... tripp, what?!

Top Shop S/S '09

Maybe it's because of the recent opening of a store in NYC, or maybe it's the newly elected president, but i'm sure i spot a bit of patriotism present in Top Shop's Spring '09 collection.
I spy some pretty convincing Gucci replicants, Rodarte- esque, lazer cut leggings, and flower prints worthy of Jeremy Scott. Can't wait until they post the entire collection online.

EYE SPY

My english teacher wears way farers, and although i must admit, he is rather ... "hip"? It's time to move on to a new silhouette of sunglasses. It isn't only him but rather the entire world of mall shoppers and buffalo exchange cashiers. Although ray bans are arguably the most classic pair of sunglasses in the biz, but they are, quite honestly getting a little old. And as i prepare for sxsw and the horde of black clad hipsters in their fedoras and timeless sunglasses, i hope to be donning a pair that is a little more striking like the Chanel peepers mk and ashley seem to adore.