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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Mila Hermanovski's Holiday 2010 Lookbook

It's Milatastic.

Linear Flange Dress/Houndstooth Silks/Rayon Grosgrain Appliqué

When we went to NY a couple weeks back for the PR finale show, we had the pleasure of hanging out with some PR alums at Laura Bennett's place the night before. Because season 7 had ten collections in their finale show, we never got to meet the bulk of the designers from that season (because they were all backstage at the time). It was fun meeting S7 peeps like Jay and Jonathan for the first time, but we have to say we came away from meeting Mila very impressed. We won't say she's nothing like the person you saw on TV because that wouldn't be true. We will say that in person she is strikingly attractive, charismatic, professional, and warm. We say the same thing to every PR alum when we meet them: "Send us your stuff. We'd love to feature it on the blog." They don't all take us up on the offer but Mila was happy to do so. She sent along her Holiday 2010 Lookbook and we asked her to give us some of her thoughts on the pieces.

"Basically, after I recovered from Project Runway, I had no samples to reflect my current work except for the few pieces I auditioned with; prior to doing the show I had been working predominantly as a costumer. Since the Bryant Park/Project Runway collection I designed was still fresh in my mind, I decided to produce a "Fall II" collection which would make sense following it.

However, the timing in the industry was such that I was advised to make it "Holiday", and keep it small. I thought I would play with textures a bit more, while keeping the same palette, concept ("shadows"), and use of luxe materials I used for Fall. I also wanted it to resonate with those who identified me with my debut collection, shown on Project Runway, which is why some very similar ideas are there."

If you remember her work from the show, this collection will look very Mila to you; lots of black and white, colorblocking, and a general mod feeling to it. She had a tendency on the show to sometimes lapse into too-literal mod looks that looked like they walked right off of Carnaby Street, 1966. Not so with this collection. We think these clothes look very modern and even a little edgy, not to mention very, very polished. We like the mix of textures and fabrics, which is something she does very well.

Now she's working on her Spring 2011 runway show which will be presented on 10/17 at Concept LA fashion Week. You can keep track of all her goings on at her web site.

Linear Flange Dress/Houndstooth Silks/Rayon Grosgrain Appliqué

Oblique Tunic/Mixed Silk/Cotton Checkerboard Lace/Oversized Cocoon Shape

Oblique Tunic/Mixed Silk/Cotton Checkerboard Lace/Oversized Cocoon Shape/Shredded Leggings

Shadow Dress/Mixed Silks/Sheer Panel/Leather Racerback Spine

Quandry Dress/Mixed Leathers/Silk Mesh Organza/Stretch Wool Jersey

Paradox Sweater/100% Recycled Cashmere
Leather Panel Leggings/High Density Stretch/Mesh and Leather Panel

Slice Jacket/Unlined Double Faced Wool/Asymmetrical Hem
Fusion Leggings/56 Pieces/4 Stretch Fabrics of Varied Opacity

Fracture Sweater/Mixed Knits/Kimono Sleeves
Silk Pant/Elastic Waist and Ankle/Mesh Panels on Lower Back of Leg

Offset Top/100% Silk/Asymmetrical Neckline and Hem
Panel Stovepipe Pant/Stretch Wool/Semi-sheer Panel

Mohair Pullover/Patent Leather Panel/Silk Mesh Trim and Insets

Pixel Top/Mixed Leather Tabs on Sheer Mesh/Rayon Jersey/Grosgrain Strap

Mesh Sweatshirt/Oversized/Knit Cuffs and Band

Banded Leggings/Sheer Illusion Panels

[Photo Credit: milahermanovski.com]

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In or Out: Kristin Davis in Prada

Oh, Charlotte honey. No.

Kristin Davis attends the Women Empowering Women Symposium honoring Kristin Davis
and Nicole Ari at Aqua Lounge in Los Angeles. Kristin Davis wore a Prada dress,
Manolo Blahnik shoes, and Judith Lieber clutch.

Prada Fall 2010 Collection
Model: Samantha Gradoville

We just had a little argument about this one. Tom thinks Prada's Fall '10 collection was full of dowdy, clumsy clothes that didn't even look good on models, which means non-models are going to have a particularly hard time making them work. Lorenzo was highly offended that anyone would ever say anything bad about Prada and slapped Tom viciously. Having gotten that out of his system we were ready to sit down and discuss this look.

Well. We like the shoes, at least.

That dress ain't doing her figure a bit of good. Honestly, we don't know how any gal could put on a dress that's doing what this dress is doing to her and NOT say, "Oh, no. Not this one." Apparently no one in her sphere will say this to her, but we're just the opinionated queens who will: Kristin, you should stay far away from dirndl skirts.

But we're just getting warmed up with our opinionated bitchiness. Kristin, we're just going to have to say it: It's time to cut the hair. You've had pretty much the exact same hairstyle for over a decade and a half, since your Melrose Place days. A general rule of thumb for hairstyles: If you've worn it through more than 3 Presidential inaugurations, it's time to retire it. Let's try something a little lighter and more modern, shall we?

We think she's adorable most of the time but just about everything isn't working here. OUT.

[Photo Credit: wireimage/getty/style.com]

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Labels: Fashion, In or Out, Kristin Davis, Prada, Red Carpet

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Crystal Renn for Vogue Paris

Buttons will be pushed.

Vogue Paris October 2010 issue
Editorial: "Festin"
Model: Crystal Renn
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld

Crystal Renn is really making a name and carving a nice little niche as the model who won't starve herself. Not a bad place to be considering the fashion industry's horrible record on female body image. We're surprised it's taken anyone this long to do an entire food-related editorial with her. Leave it to Carine Roitfeld to push it further than we could have imagined. We just don't know about this one. On the one hand, Crystal's clearly having fun with it. On the other hand, it's so obviously designed to be "controversial" and get a reaction out of the public. While you could argue she's depicted as sensuous and lusty, you could also make the case that she looks sloppy and gluttonous. It's all going to depend on what you're (pun unintended) bringing to the table.