fall 07 notes: part 1

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Good news fall 07: dresses still (and always will) rule. I am not one for anything frilly, ruffly, sugary, or overtly femme, but I cannot escape the need to own atleast 60 dresses. Over all very few of the shows were super twee and the restrained vibe coupled with intellegent pleating, PVC leggings, or untrustworthy shoes/makeup are all things I subscribe to. Things to look out for: neckline interest; re-routed volume; cocoon shapes; selective embellishment.

from l to r: brian reyes; betsey johnson; antonio berardi; hussein chalayan; phillip lim; brian reyes; phillip lim; mario schwab; marc jacobs; chaiken; chlow; mcqueen; ysl

draping

Soft drape has been noted quite heavily in the couture and fall/winter 07 shows as well as in recent editorials. Not much seems nicer right now than a effortless dress when the temperatures are getting close to 90.

left to right: embellished dress: mint jodi arnold; gunmetal metallic dress: topshop; flag print dress: burberry; leather accent dress: topshop; silk smock: club monaco; belted mix print dress: rachel comey; long sleeve mini: unholy matrimony