Quote Of The Day: Suzy Menkes Covers Fashion Weeks In India

coutorture — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:01:57 -0700

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Although the Wills week and its competing Indian fashion events may not yet have made a global impact, designers in this 21st century should be able to thrive on craft and creativity, which are increasingly prized in a fashion world saturated with cookie-cutter brands. "Craft in patchwork, craft in beading - whether I like it or not, all Indian designers are different and they don't do what everyone else has done," said Julie Gilhart, fashion director of Barneys New York. She was front-row-watching Indian fashion for the first time and fascinated by the individuality and verve. "I don't know if we will buy it - Barneys is so focused," Ms. Gilhart said. "But there is not one show where I didn't see a piece that I liked."

”"Indian Designers Make Their Mark With Craft", International Herald Tribune

Quote Of The Day: Cathy Horyn Reflects On Fall 2009

coutorture — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:04:55 -0700

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Retailers seemed almost surprised that designers had managed to cram so much style into classics like the coatdress without overdoing it. As Mr. Frasch said, “It’s fashion, but it’s not going to be going out of fashion.” Julie Gilhart, the fashion director at Barneys New York, brought up the Lanvin sheath with the twist, which will cost about $2,300. “It’s the kind of dress you can wear, then put away in your closet for 10 years. When you bring it back out, people will say, ‘What is that?’ And you can say, ‘Yeah, it’s a 10-year-old Lanvin.’ ”

”"Two Words For Fall: Toughen Up", New York Times

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Quote Of The Day: Suzy Menkes Covers Fashion Weeks In India

Quote Of The Day: Cathy Horyn Reflects On Fall 2009