It’s raining fashion
The Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collection is modeled during fashion week in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)
Imagine my surprise when I peeked out the window this morning to see big snowflakes drifting delicately to the street below.
Imagine my pout when I heard it was warm as a fresh croissant back home. But New York is where Fashion Week is … rain or snow. And it usually does one or the other — or both — while I’m here each February.
But enough about the weather.
Carolina Herrera, who packs the house each season, had the countryside on her mind when she was creating her fall 2008 collection. Close your eyes and imagine tweed vests, velvet riding pants tucked into boots and cropped jackets trimmed with fur. And the topper — feathers sticking dangerously out of fedoras. Some had to be at least 3 feet long.
Maybe it wasn’t realistic, but it made for a good show.
Herrera isn’t the only designer infatuated with feathers, which are showing up as adornment for the head, as stoles and even woven into sweaters.
The Betsey Johnson Fall 2008 fashion collection is modeled in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Speaking of shows, it’s Betsey Johnson’s 30th year in business, and she wanted to celebrate. Along with her fall collection, she sent out a few of her favorite oldies from previous collections. To be honest, it would be difficult for most people to distinguish between what’s current and what’s old, or should I say vintage.
Good ol’ Betsey does her own thing — and obviously does it very well. Thirty years in the fashion business is quite a milestone. And, yes, she did her customary cartwheel at the end of the show. I wonder if I can still do a cartwheel. I’m thinking not.
Max Azria showed the last of his three shows Monday evening. He designs BCBG Max Azria, Herve Leger by Max Azria and his signature collection Max Azria. It’s a wonder he has time to breathe.
Several celebs graced the front row, including singer Joss Stone. I think she’s the new fashion show darling.
What I paid more attention to was that Women’s Wear Daily, the go-to publication for the fashion industry, had 12 seats reserved. Seems a bit excessive to me. But then, I’m always glad to get just one.
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