Diane von Furstenberg is one of our favorite designers, season after season, she never ceases to amaze and delight. I arrived in New York on Sunday and headed straight to the tents for the DVF Fall 2008 show and the collection did not disappoint. For Fall ’08, she said she was inspired by “a muse who always knew she would find her way through the rain drops… the mystery, the unknown, the infinite possibilities of a foreign affair.” One who would stride through the dark streets of Berlin with a secret in her heart and diamonds sewn into the hem of her dress with a wardrobe of slender and feminine silhouettes. Classic tones of camel and charcoal were the focus, punched up with flashes of fuchsia and chartreuse silk jacquard. Houndstooth and tweed fitted jackets juxtaposed against sumptuous silk velvets and ornate embroidery gave the collection depth and character. High glossy heels and asymmetrical mini felt hats(by Jennifer Behr) finish the sultry look reminiscent of a modern day Marlene Dietrich. The DvF muse also flees to Shanghai, in mandarin collared silk dresses of florals and vibrant color- the grouping was sensuous and beautiful- my 95 year old Grandmother from Shanghai would approve. This is by far one of the best collections Diane von Furstenberg has shown, one that I will be clamoring for come Fall.
love DVF! that black and white gown is gorgeous.
her designs get better every season – when i need a dress i go to dvf first -
the collection also looks really WEARABLE.
The entire line is not only wearable, but extremely rich and classic. Anyone who wears one of these beautiful outfits would feel not only ladylike but gorgeous to boot!
Have fun at Fashion Week Kelly and Tina!
I heart DVF
Classic and wearable, how can you miss? Can’t wait until it hits the stores! Thanks!
Does anyone know how I can get my hands on the white dress with the black roses? Please send me an mail. I’m getting married this summer and just love this dress…
thanks
Andrea, I love that one too! I found one similar on a store on http://www.gatheringguide.com but as it’s local to Oswego I doubt you’re in the neighborhood. You can try searching on your own city and see if you have luck too.