March 2006 Archives

I do like the collection as a whole, Stella's talent proves that genes win in the nature vs nurture debate, but I just need to point out the fact that she find these unforgivable 80's trends to be chic again is baffling since she grew up when I did and I'm still embarrassed by it. I know "higher" waisted pants are back, (thank god cuz I'm telling you, the low hip jeans have ruined my body. Does anyone else have this problem where all your fat migrated to just above the waistline so now I have no waist?) but this is really kind of silly, I mean it's hiked up so far it actually works as a corset and I think there is camel toe. And the "Santino" jumpsuit, it's not even flattering on this 5'10" 100 pound model. Other than that, Stella stands up to all the praise with another huge collection.

How boring. All he showed were Gaucho bags. I know we had an earlier post where we liked this bag, but after further consideration, I think this bag is stupid. It flips open in half, the top half only has what you see on the front and the bottom is just a zipper compartment, with some pockets in between the two flaps. I mean, for such a big bag, it really is a waste of leather and arm strength. And the small ones are completely useless. I suppose it's sort of cute but NOT cute enough to make an entire collection of it. OK, so it's also done in python, and you would think that would get us going, but slapping snake skin on a stupid bag just makes a stupid snake skin bag. As for the rest of the collection, it's a little narcissistic don't you think? Having all Axel Rose look-a-like Galliano look-a-likes? And even if you like that idea, wouldn't it make more sense to make copies of himself for John Galliano instead of Dior?

This collection is very "precious" - makes me want to go to London for a polo match and sip tea in my Lomonosov tea set ($10,000 for a set for 6). I was a little concerned after seeing the dress he did for Gwyneth Paltrow for the Golden Globes, I thought his whole collection was going to made out of doilies and curtains for Grandmothers. But thankfully Nicolas thought of designing for girls, it's a good thing somebody is. The little balerina tops are girly and sophisticated and the ultra chic dresses are fantastic. I am, however, a little confused about the tent dress. Well, doesn't matter, I feel so uplifted and happy (I almost want to delete the last entry, can't stand to look at it).