The View from Above: The Jetset View on Fashion

Currently in the World of Fashion

2007-06-28T20:20:00.000-05:00

First and foremost, the industry mourns the loss of another bright fashion figure on June 26, 2007. Liz Claiborne, designer, and brand builder since the 1970s, passed away at the age of 76 from abdominal cancer. Born in Brussels, Belgium, she was the epitome of the American dream, an independent woman, and an inspirational fashionista.

In brighter, yet less intense fashion news, Just Cavalli is opening on 5th, being one of the only (if not the only) bridge line store in Midtown and Upper-East Side on the world's favorite shopping avenue. Also happening in New York are the Premiere Vision Tradeshows in the Metropolitan Pavilion on July 17th and 18th. Buyers, fashion planners, merchandisers, and young talent will flock to New York from all over the world, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria.

On the other side of the pond, Paris is holding another world-renowned Rendez Vous Trade Show tommorow. If anyone has attended one of these shows, they understand the amount of undiscovered fashion talent that is lurking around Europe. The tradeshows tend to be held in trendy, yet low key venues, as well. On the more upscale side of town, Paris Haute Couture Week starts on July 2.

Gucci Resort Collection

2007-06-21T23:09:00.000-05:00

WWD describes the look as "Good Girl Gone Bad", while Style.com calls it "Rebel Without a Cause". Both publications are right on cue with the mix of leather biker gloves with prim A-line skirts. Remember in Grease, when Sandra Dee threw on some leather and all of a sudden became a rebel? I think that's the romantic irreverence that Frida felt when she was designing this collection.

Look at me, I'm Frida Giannini. Bubbling with creativity...

In Memory of Gianfranco Ferre

2007-06-17T20:49:00.000-05:00

Gianfranco Ferre

August 15, 1944-June 18, 2007

Gianfranco Ferre, Italian fashion designer and innovator, died today in Milan from a brain hemorrage. Celebrated and internationally acclaimed since the 1980's, Ferre has left the industry with glamorous gowns and the chicest of suits. And as his gowns have gone glamorously down the red carpet, Gianfranco himself will go glamorously down in history.

Stars Are Blind

2007-06-14T00:24:00.000-05:00

Now, I am not usually interested in celebrity fashions, mostly because a star's outfit usually the work (or fault) of the stylist. While celebrity stylists never seem to recieve enough credit, there are some that must appreciate their lack of boldface on Page Six.

Now, I am not a catty celebrity fashion critic, because I don't think Joan Rivers gives celebs enough room to experiment with fashions, but there are some mistakes that fashionistas just cannot overlook. Kim Catrall?! What are you doing?! You were the sexiest Sex and the City chick! Now you look dowdy and dated. Nicky Hilton? You weigh 90 pounds. How do you manage to make yourself look bad in anything? Gwen, I'm sorry, but did you really think high-waisted plaid shorts with ballet flats would be flattering in any aspect? Just say no to jealous, malicious stylists, girls... Your better off on your own... Unless your Britney Spears.

Designer Poll: Part II

2007-06-10T21:07:00.001-05:00

This Summer, Get High

2007-06-10T15:53:00.000-05:00

I have a confession to make. Every day of my life, I get high.... High heels, that is. And I'm not talking 2 or 3 inches. I need shoes that are 4 to 6 inches minimum! What do you mean the beach is an inapproptiate place to wear wedges?

If your looking for comfortable, practical shoes, you should probably go find the Birkenstock website, because your not going to find them here. This summer is all about standing tall....really tall. Remember Balenciaga's shoes in his Spring/Summer 07 collection? Well, we don't expect you to get that high, but heels do so much for a woman. Legs look longer, bodies seem thinner, and postures appear more confident.

My shoe collection for the summer includes:

Michael Kors

Gucci

Kenneth Cole

Fall Designer Line-Up

2007-06-08T14:30:00.000-05:00

You’ve seen the top trends for fall swaggering down the runway. Now, here’s a list of the designers that do them best.

Urban Sophisticate – Elie Saab

Shirt-Dressing - A.F. Vandevorst

40’s Glamour - Gucci

Sumptuous Furs – Fendi

This Fall, Get ‘Waisted’

2007-06-07T18:54:00.000-05:00

Anna Molinari, Elie Saab, Cavalli, Burberry and many other designers are succumbing to peer pressure this fall. That’s right, they’re all getting waisted on the runways… waisted-belts, that is. By cinching the centers of chic jackets and sophisticated eveningwear, designers help us hide all of the Godiva we’ve eaten by using extra-wide, extraordinary belts.

Below, you will find some shocking images of what happens when designers get "waisted".

The Shirt Dress

2007-06-07T00:10:00.000-05:00

Whether it's a tailored, 40's style shirt-dress for work or a belted, thigh-skimming shirt-dress for after hours, this is a trend that seems to have staying power. Versatile, simple, and even sexy, the shirt-dress is one of the best investments for the summer. Find a long-sleeve style with thin fabric to go from cold to hot weather... for your Jetset lifestyle, of course!

You can find the following fabulous frocks at Neiman Marcus.

The Jetset's Guide to Resort Dressing

2007-06-05T12:29:00.000-05:00

Resort Collections 2008

For those who need a little assistance this summer, here is a flawless itinerary for a Jetset-style vacation:

6:00 am - Catch your flight! (Dress appropriately in Chanel! JFK can be chilly at this horrendous hour...)

11:00 am - Settle in for mid-morning brunch... Stepford Wife-style in an Oscar de la Renta dress.

1:00 pm - Soak up the sun.... poolside. You don't want to get your Chanel sandy.

4:oo pm - Get ready for tennis in Alberta Feretti. You don't know who your tennis instructor might be!

7:00 pm - Enjoy some fine sea-side dining in your vibrant Dior dress.

11:00 pm - Call room service for a bottle or two of Moet Chandon. End the night in Dior...

Stay Fabulous...

Your City, Your Staple - Part 2

2007-06-04T13:27:00.000-05:00

Are you making your travel plans for the upcoming year? Use The Jetset's guide to fitting in while standing out.

Paris

New York

Milan

Miami

Designer Poll

2007-06-02T18:30:00.001-05:00

The Jetset's Top Click List

2007-06-01T19:51:00.000-05:00

Every so often, a fashionista needs to add a few more sites to her ‘Favorites’ collection. Sometimes a new stylish voice, some extra-hot style shots, and another fashionably catty opinion is just what the stylist ordered. The Jetset is here to help refresh your list with a few chic click-ables.

1. Fashion.Verbatim. - http://www.fashionverbatim.blogspot.com/
This fresh fashion read has been gracing cyberspace since August of ’06. Its catchphrase, “The fashion blogozine with added salt,” captures the aura of the Fashion.Verbatim. The site artistically and effortlessly covers fashion from every angle. I rate it as a must read, but maybe I just have a soft spot for the writer because she’s a jetsetter too.

2. Fashion Trend Guide - http://fashiontrendguide.blogspot.com/
Poster Girl is a considerably new, yet flawless fashion blogger. She has been documenting street style since February. Who knows? She may be the next Sartorialist!

3. Go Fug Yourself! - http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/
Instead of ranting about the hottest, the chicest, and the most fabulous, Go Fug Yourself gets on the fugly side of fashion. This is the site where you can find celebrities and their ugliest fashion faux pas… and doesn’t that always make us feel better?

4. Smashingly Fabulous - http://smashinglyfabulous.blogspot.com/
With tons of images and just enough text, Ava gives potent doses of fashion with absolutely no foam. Watch out, you might O.D. on fabulousness.

5. Coolchic - http://coolchiq.blogspot.com/
Let me start off by saying that the blog’s catchphrase, “Style is everything. Comfort is nothing,” is a quote The Jetset lives by. Coolchic covers all facets of fashion from the front row, which raises the bar for all of us fashion bloggers.

Stay fabulous, fashion bloggers!

Jet [set] Fumes

2007-06-01T15:41:00.000-05:00

Not 3, not 2, but 1 day after The Jetset departed Florence, Italy, the celebrity-infested Pucci Party was thrown. Lucky for my family and the workers at JFK Airport, jetlag and other circumstances kept me from hearing about this fashion fiesta in the city I once called home. Now, I'm not going to pretend I am particularly fond of Pucci or that I even have an interest in celebrities, but when there is a fashion function to be crashed, I will be there crashing it. Here are some photos from the party on May 20th.

Carolina Amato

2007-05-27T18:03:00.000-05:00

Carolina Amato, the Italian savior for fashion editors world-wide, is a luxury accessories designer with an eye on the trends. From Elle and Fashion Week Daily to Lucky and Vogue, her gloves have been showing up like crazy in all of the hotlist pages. Her gloves were last seen in Paris and Nicole's spread in Harper's Bazaar. Obviously, Amato designs a product you need to get your hand in.

Chanel Goes Jetset

2007-05-24T07:39:00.000-05:00

Karl Lagerfeld seemed to have the right idea with his Chanel Resort 2008 collection. His runway show was extremely jetset, complete with two Challanger 601 Jets and personalized flight bags on every seat. The collection was utterly glamorous, but sensible, with clean lines, tailored blazers, and sequined tunic dresses. His inspiration was nursed by dreams of luxury, the desire of comfort, and the excitement of travel... oh yes, and of course The Jetset blog.

Thank us later, Karl.

The Sartorialist Spotlight

2007-05-23T16:09:00.000-05:00

Every blog-savvy fashionista has enjoyed the fabulous findings of The Sartorialist. Recently, I was clicking along his photos from Stockholm, and there was this very sophisticated-looking girl in a very stylish trench. Can you believe she's only 15? The trench is a light off-white material, which nicely contrasts her near-opaque tights. The classic black pumps finish off her Jestset approved and extremely chic look.

Top Trend for Spring

2007-05-22T18:34:00.000-05:00

If your feeling a touch of nostalgia for the sensational 40s, you may have been noticing the high-waisted pin-up look that has been trouncing down the runways lately. This sexy look is reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe in her early modeling and acting career and the dramatic Bette Davis. To achieve this look you will need silk short-shorts, matching corsets, and a penchant for glamour.

Trials and Tribulations of the Jetset...

2007-05-21T17:37:00.000-05:00

The Jetset is back after a long Italian-like holiday! After sneaking into fashion weeks all over Europe, spending spring break in Budapest, and having the end of the semester fashion show, Jetset's ready to put this blog back on the runway.

DSquared2

Ankle boots and little black dresses... Long leather gloves and cargo-pants... Leashes and fushia footwear... If you can't put your finger on what DSquared is trying to do, I'll give you a hint: Fashion-Friendly Bondage Gear. Westwood's S&M clothing had come and past nearly 30 years ago. Of course today's own fashion shockers would want to recreate this once-revolutionary look.

Fendi

Disclaimer: If you are a PETA member, please click the red X in the far corner of your screen.

Fendi does fur like Dolce and Gabbana do ad campaigns. They seem to get better and better every season. This season, expect to see belted chinchilla and fox fur coats walking up and down Madison. An interesting mix of volume with sleekness, black with white, and solid with stripes will show up once the snow starts falling. Give it up once again for Lagerfeld, who seems to make Fendi a success every season.

Elie Saab

Saab has went from ultra-girlie to glittery diva and now... girl of the night. I have absolutely adored Elie Saab's designs throughout his whole transition, but this look is my favorite thus far. This nearly all-black collection was certainly not designed for ladies who lunch, but rather ladies who pop their first bottle of champagne at midnight and sneak back home before the sun comes up.

Back with Heatherette

2007-02-09T02:45:00.000-05:00

The Jetset has been a bit busy in Italy lately with planning trips, attending fashion classes, and traveling. To rekindle the fashion flame on The View From Above, I've decided to break in the blog with some Heatherette. Although the collection was insane, unexpected, and entertaining, it wasn't my favorite show. Hotter collections have come down the runway this week in New York, and Heatherette has seen better days. So why did I choose to open with this unpredictible duo?Well, look on and immediately, you'll know. With a strange mix of Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, the look was a trippy blend of futurism, trash glam, and nostalgia. There was some inspiration from Glenda the Good Witch, but it seems as though most of the designing was done by the Scarecrow. If he only had a brain... It all ends with the famous transvestite, Amanda Lepore, appearing on the runway with a few kids in tutus. Only in New York, people.

I guess there really is no place like home.

Do You Know Where You Are?

2007-01-31T18:00:00.000-05:00

Uptown vs. Downtown

Well, first things first... The Jetset duo is back in Firenze, Italia to shake up Eurostar First-Class, hit the Roberto Cavalli Cafe, and gather footage from Milano Fashion Week. Classes start soon, so there is much a fashion student must do before he or she is swamped with those Retail Buying projects. Namely, one should send loads fashion information and opinions out into the World Wide Web and into the computers of fashionistas everywhere. Besides, what dispute could be better to dissect on the Jetset Fashion Blog than the age-long battle between uptown and downtown fashions.

Uptown

Look: Polished, lady-like, and always groomed.

Motto: "Look in the mirror before you leave the house and take off one accessory." -Coco Chanel

Designers: Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Micheal Kors

Beware: Don't become too comfortable with one particular look. Branch out!

Downtown

Look: Young Hollywood, edgy, and always different.

Motto: "Anything goes." -Heatherette

Designers: Betsey Johnson, Anna Sui, Heatherette, Marc by Marc

Beware: Don't try to this style by copying other fashionistas who have seemed to mastered downtown chic. That defeats the purpose of this whatever attitude. It's all confidence

Further Location Information:

New York Fashion Week starts February 2nd!

Dolce Vita Controversy

2007-01-28T22:46:00.000-05:00

Dolce and Gabanna Shake Catholicism in 4 Inch Heels

Everyone from the MAC make-up artists to my hair stylist has been talking about Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabanna’s notorious spread in the latest issue of W. Concepts of sexuality, the Catholic religion, and fashion are combined artistically (and boldly) in 12 pages of this fashion must-read. This controversial spread includes grieving nudes, sex and the rosary, the cross and debauchery; all of which have religious officials in Rome enraged. Personally, I believe this spread is the best one executed byt this dynamic couple yet. Shot in their not-so-modest home in Sicily, Dolce and Gabanna captured luxury, hedonism, and expression. The true Romans would have been proud.

Couture Connoisseur

2007-01-24T19:18:00.000-05:00

Highlights from this Week in Paris

Couture Week began in Paris on Monday. Chanel, Dior, Lacroix, and Elie Saab are a few that already have made their way down the catwalk. As always, some very innovative looks have graced the runway. Not surprisingly, Galliano was one of the shining creators that I am mentioning. Oriental with a modernized, chic twist was presented at Dior’s show this week. Galliano will never cease to amaze even the fashion crowd.

Elie Saab tries another round at “Look at Me!” Maintaining his accustomed femininity, Saab uses weightless fabrics, bows, and light colors. Although his style keeps me seeking out Saab from season to season, I hear a slight yawn from my fellow fashionistas.

Dark, jaded, and somewhat romantic was the mood emanating from Givenchy’s Couture collection. Yes, the collection did have its share of yellow and prints, but it didn’t take away from the somber, yet mysteriously sexy aura.

When to Do a Fashion Don’t

2007-01-19T12:53:00.000-05:00

A Critique of Glamour’s Fashion Dos and Don’ts

I was working out while watching E! TV this morning, when Glamour’s Fashion Dos and Don’ts began. As a fashion blogger, enthusiast, and student, I paid close attention to what this successful women’s magazine had to say. The more I watched the show, the more I disagreed. My personal fashion rule? Don’t ever listen to Glamour if you want a creative, head-turning look.

Glamour Don’ts that I Don’t Agree With

“Don’t wear hosiery that isn’t sheer.”

Hello, Glamour? Leggings? If you look in W, Vogue, or Harpers Bazaar, you’ll see a glossy shrine to the versatility of leggings. They have been around for the past few seasons, and it looks like they’re here to stay for a few more.

“Don’t Wear Embellished Jeans.”

Can anyone say Roberto Cavalli? Enough said.

“Don’t wear oversized bags.”

Apparently, again, every other magazine aside from Glamour is wrong. So are all of the young, successful celebrities that have ever been photographed in the past 3 months. Oh, and apparently I am wrong as well.

“Candy colored hair is a Don’t.”

Ok, so my hair just has blond highlights. But you can’t bash people for taking risks and being creative. Let's try... Betsey Johnson?

Your City, Your Staple

2007-01-15T03:48:00.000-05:00

Jetset's Wardrobe Guide by Location

Paris
Belted Coat by Nanette Lepore, $540

New York
Hooded Tunic and Cashmere Leggings by Young, Fabulous and Broke, $110, $152

Miami
Dress by Just Cavalli , $NA

Milan
Lace-Up Boots by Moschino Cheap and Chic, $487

Spring 2007: Out of the Box

2007-01-12T12:54:00.000-05:00

Designers, slaves to commercial demand and overhead costs as they are, are always allowed a degree of leway when it comes to the creative direction of their latest collections. After all, what makes one designer stand out from the others is their point of view and personal vision: it should be taken for granted that such liberties affect the outcome of 6 months hard work strutting down the runway. However, while overviewing the spring 2007 shows in the latest issue of Vogue and on everyone's favorite, style.com, I noticed that many designers this season decided to flex their artisitic muscles. Some very unique creations were sent down the catwalk. I can certainly admire the bold risk taking of certain low-profile designers; it takes major bollocks to send something daring and crazy down the catwalk knowing full well that you don't have LVMH or the Gucci Group to save your ass if it doesn't fly.
However, after looking at the collections of certain higher profile designers, I was disappointed. Maybe the design concept exploded in the hanger or died from lack of oxygen in the womb before it could hit the runway: I'm not one to talk about what goes on between June and December that the media can't cover. I've concluded that there is a broad spectrum of risk taking when it comes to fashion, and certain designers are simply more capable of guaging it than others. It is a highly individualistic trait that varies widely: Diane Von Furstenburg's famous black wrap dress may be another designer's Galliano Winter 2006 collection. But before I lose myself here, let's have a look at some of this upcoming season's winners and losers when it comes to thinking outside the box:

Winner: Hussein Chalayan- The Robot Dress

Again, Chalayan has demonstrated his fabulous creative capabilities using out of the ordinary materials (remember the Chalayan wooden skirt?). This dress transforms from sexy, flashy night-out frock to a provocative, sophisticated summer dress with a system of springs and cogs. Only Hussein Chalayan could unite science and fashion in such a tasteful manner.

Loser:
Karl Lagerfeld- Chanel Box Suit

I first found this piece while looking through the December issue of US Vogue, where Lagerfeld was lauded for his updated version of the classic Chanel Suit. While Lagerfeld is usually the infallable face of Chanel, a position deserving of the utmost respect and reverence, I have to say: he really screwed this one up (to be perfect frank). While the suit take by itself is marvelous with its understated simplicity of construction and demure choice of fabric, it flops royally when you find out that this is his representation of the classic Chanel suit. The keyhole top has no place in the piece de resistance of classic fashion, as neither do the drainpipe trousers and construction. The boxcut seems to have been altogether weeded out in favor of a more tailored fit, and the exclusion of the skirt in favor of drainpipes is a modern twist gone awry. Nice try this time, Karl, but the classics never die.

What to Expect

2007-01-10T17:36:00.000-05:00

February holds the year’s first round of Fashion Weeks and fashionistas world-wide are making room in their wardrobes for next month’s style surprises. But even in the ever-changing, (somewhat) unpredictable world of fashion, some things always remain constant. Here’s what you can count on coming down the runway in the upcoming month…

Diane von Furstenberg: The Wrap Dress

"Feel like a woman--wear a dress," proclaimed DvF in the early 70s. Since then, Furstenberg and the wrap dress have been synonymous. In my book, she’s up there with Chanel for creating a timeless classic.

Carolina Herrera: The White Shirt

Talk about a classic.

Wait until the end of any Herrera show and you will see Carolina in some variation of a white button down shirt. She’s graced the catwalk with any white button down variation, including wearing one under a fur vest for her Fall 2006 show.

Roberto Cavalli: Animal Print

What is more iconic of Roberto Cavalli than animal prints? Even when Cavalli tried to tone down his last collection, he still sprinkled a few zebra prints in the mix. Just take a peak in his restaurant/lounge in Milan or his café in Florence. The dishes, the picture frames, and even the chairs are covered in cheetah, zebra, and cobra prints.

Heatherette: Amanda Lepore

No Heatherette fashion show would be complete without the famous, energetic transsexual strutting down their runway. Heatherette’s crazy designing duo refers to Lepore as their “shining star.”

Betsey Johnson: The Cartwheel

Carolina has her white button down. Heatherette has their transsexual. Betsey has her cartwheel. This outrageous and energetic designer is now a grandmother, yet she still goes head over heels after every fashion show.

Couture's Coming

2007-01-06T13:02:00.000-05:00

It’s a new year, which means a whole new slew of fashion weeks are fast approaching! Couture Week is the first on the agenda, starting January 22 in Paris, France. Contrary to popular belief, Couture Week is probably the most important of all the fashion weeks. It is the only week where designers don’t have to succumb to marketable demand. The whole purpose is not for a collection to fit a trend report, but to send the most noncommercial, original, or unexpected looks down the runway. Subsequently, designers like Galliano can release their creativity with abandon. Couture Week is when we really discover what is on the designer’s mind. Get ready for it! It’ll be presented in less than 3 weeks...

Below: Couture Week Fall 2006

Important Dates....

Couture Week: 22nd – 25th January 2007
New York: 2nd – 9th February 2007
London: 12th -16th February 2007
Milan: 17th February - 25th February 2007
Paris: 25th February – 5th March 2007

Amanda's 2006 Show List

2007-01-03T13:17:00.000-05:00

Amanda’s Favorite Runway Shows in 2006:

Balenciaga’s Spring 2007 Collection

Genius? An understatement. Returning to the robotic theme of Winter/Fall 2000, Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquière took futurism into a whole new level with mixing metallic with prints and clean lines with unique draping. Without a doubt, this collection will be sighted all over Hollywood and New York after dark. This flashy, fashion-forward look will be devoured by fashionistas and (unfortunately) celebs alike.

Elie Saab’s Spring 2007 Collection

Is anyone noticing the pattern? Obviously, I’m leaning towards shine this season – and lots of it. We’re done with the somber understatement of Fall/Winter 2006. This season, if the crowd doesn’t need Bvlgari shades when you walk into the party, you have done something very wrong and you should probably go home. This all gold collection was a bit of a risk, and although I absolutely adore it, critics like Style.com disagreed with the abundance of ‘bling’ (but who cares!) Elie Saab kept it glamorous and sensational while maintaining that feminine look that he’s always been known for.

Runway Show that Absolutely Disappointed Amanda in 2006:

Gucci’s 2007 Resort Collection

That’s right. I said it. I am disenchanted with Gucci’s rather unsophisticated, country-inspired 2007 Resort Collection. I could be comparing Frida Giannini with her fabulous predecessor Tom Ford, but I really don’t think that the Gucci customer wants to give up the edgy glamour that Gucci has been known to embrace. I guess this goes back to the epidemic consumerist trap that designers fall into, but I’m a merchandising major at heart. To put it simply, the Gucci customer is used to flashy handbags and innovative, head-turning dresses. The only direction that Giannini makes my head turn is away from this collection.

Jet Set Fashion

2007-01-01T14:13:00.000-05:00

Many of you have heard Heidi Klum proclaim her guest judge on Project Runway, Michael Kors, to be the "Pioneer of American Jetset fashion". Basically, she is correct: the Kors lines are full of clean cuts, modern and chic, as well as a fabulous selection of basics that are sure to complement even the most intricate ensemble. While much of the fashion community is saavy on what it means to be pret-a-voler, the definition of Jetset fashion is still somewhat open to interpretation. Here are a few scenarios I've selected that I find will give you a clearer picture on this hipper, classier, more sophisticated form of travel:

The roaring of the takeoff roll has just been drowned out by the dry screech of powerful jet engines as the 777 makes its stately progress skyward. The failing twilight filters in through the scuffed plastic ovals of the windows as the mighty aircraft penetrates the clouds and soars into the vermillion heavens. Pascale looks out upon the world below her, playing with the top button of her Lux charcoal mod blazer out of antsiness: she has to pee, and Air France 28 hasn't hit crusing altitude yet. Finally, the cabin lights dim, the seatbelt sign switches off, and Pascale bolts upward. The right vent of her gray tweed trousers brushes the gentleman in 3C as she struts up the aisle to the Business class lavatory, the heels of her black peeptoes thumping against the grey carpeted floor. After a quick squat and makeup check, she is good to go. She settles into her lie-flat seat and logs into the on-board wi-fi to check up on the shows she has missed this week: Etro, Issey Miyake, and Ungaro showed yesterday at Parc des Expositions. Fortunately, she will be in Paris long enough to catch Doo. Ri and Elie Saab, and maybe Zac Posen if she's lucky.

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Urban fingers the neck of his thermal tee as his flight from Geneva comes in for short finals at Charles DeGualle. The morning light catches on his smoke lensed aviator-style sunglasses which suddenly deaden to a stale gray as the tiny Airbus descends through the cloud layer on approach over the suburbs of Roissy. A few minutes later, the plane has parked at a remote stand nearTerminal 2E and Urban alights from the small aircraft onto the tarmac. His white cargo pants flutter slightly in the morning wind, and he adjusts his white belt (selected after thorough deliberation earlier that morning so as to match his white converse low-top sneakers). As he boards the shuttle to the main terminal, he opens his beige retro Continental 747 flight bag to check for his passport and issue of Surface, propping the aviators on top of his head. He catches a glimpse of himself in the tinted window of the shuttle and pauses to preen, as he usually does. The shuttle lurches and eventually comes to a halt at 2E, where he quickly proceeds through the vaulted glass and steel behemoth to the luggage claim. After retrieving his Samsonite Henson pull-along off the claim belt, he returns to the outside world through a pair of sliding glass doors, climbs into a cab, and is whisked off into the city of lights.

Prepare for Take-Off

2007-01-01T12:11:00.000-05:00

Happy 2007, fabulous fashion bloggers! What better way to start the new year than to add a new blog onto your "Favorites" folder? Before we get started kissing and hissing at what's coming down the runway, we're going to explain our interesting situation. We, Amanda and Nicholas, are fashion students studying in Florence, Italy for who knows how long! Between all that traveling, picture taking, and wine drinking, we still find the time to obsess over fashion (usually while sipping capuccino in the Roberto Cavalli Cafe.) Finally, on a plane from Florence to Frankfurt, we decided to put our fashion knowledge and opinions to good use and into a public blog.

Stick with us. It's going to be delicious*

If you could have the complete Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear collection from any of the following designers, which would you choose?
	Carolina Herrera
	Christopher Kane
	D2Squared
	Elie Saab
	Diane von Furstenberg
	Oscar de la Renta
	Sonia Rykiel
	Vivienne Tam
	Trussardi
	Stella McCartney

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If you could have the complete Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear collection from any of the following designers, which would you choose?
	Gucci
	Roberto Cavalli
	Dolce and Gabbana
	Valentino
	Micheal Kors
	Anna Molinari
	Fendi

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