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Christian Lacroix Couture Spring 2009
Lovely though it was, his lineup lacked the sense of passion and otherworldliness that makes his best work…
Roger Vivier Spring 2009
These shoes were hardly destined for the tarmac, but more, as Frisoni put it, for ladies of leisure to wear…
Chanel Couture Spring 2009
When most people have a good idea, they put it down on paper. Karl Lagerfeld cuts it out of paper.
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring 2009
The conceptual Belgian transformed the commonest of materials — paper towels, shoelaces and plastic price-tag…
Cathy Pill Couture Spring 2009
Best known for her prints, Cathy Pill went cosmic with her ready-to-wear collection. The abstract, pixelated…
Bold, Graphic Beauty at Armani Privé
"Mr. Armani wanted no color on the face whatsoever," explained makeup artist Linda Cantello.
Alexis Mabille Couture Spring 2009
Mabille is one of fashion’s brightest young lights, one with a strong understanding of French chic and a…
A Mexican Take on Beauty at Mabille
When designer Alexis Mabille visited Mexico, he saw a painting by Diego Rivera that served to inspire a…
Stéphane Rolland Spring Couture 2009
For spring, Rolland put architectural details on slinky silhouettes, and cited Ron Arad, Andrée Putman and…
Drugstore Cowgirl: Cheap and Chic Lingerie
Recessionistas should take a closer look at the bras, panties and shapewear found on their drugstore shelves.
Warmth and Style in Cold-Weather Undergarments
Plunging temperatures. Darkening sky at five o’clock in the afternoon. Flannel sheets.
Shapewear Shape Shifters
Today’s fast-growing shapewear industry is helping women and men alike get closer to the body of their…
Milan Men’s Collections 2009: Knit Picks
In Milan, a crop of high-end knitwear brands, such as Pringle of Scotland and Malo, mined the past while…
Milan Melange
Italian accessories brands are going back to their roots.
Is Now a Good Time to Launch?
Despite the economy, some sense this is an opportunity for designers with a fresh vision.