Alexander Wang Does, In Fact, Deliver

coutorture — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:27:00 -0700

Alexander Wang Leather Backpack $785 - shopbop.com

Alexander Wang Pleated Baggy Pant $395 - La Garçonne

Alexander Wang Printed Sleeveless Dress $695 - La Garçonne

Alexander Wang Herringbone Jacket $768 - Oak

We liked Alexander Wang's Fall 08 collection on the runway but our appreciation for this collection has deepened now that it has delivered. Seeing the chic black trousers in baggy and skinny styles, the sleek boyfriend blazers, and vests of every material makes us realize that you could build yourself a nice little Fall 08 wardrobe with any of these pieces. You don't have to stop brushing your hair, or sulk, or be a size zero--they'd actually, we realize, still look very nice on their own. To see the runway shots from Alexander Wang's Fall 08 show, click here.

Gucci's Collegiate Spring 2009 Bags

coutorture — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:10:26 -0700

Frida Giannini has a knack for accessories having designed handbags for Gucci long before she landed the top job as Creative Director, so it is with interest that we note what the strong collegiate feel of Gucci's Spring 2009 bags. "It" bags may not be as strong a force as in the past but Gucci sets the tone for handbag trends in many seasons. The two main styles that draw the eye are the shoulder slung book bag and the leather backpack. Prada relaunched its entire house on the strength of a nylon black backpack so its by no means an unprecdented style. Perhaps this is another marker of the Fall tendency at work in Milan, or maybe Frida just felt being able to lug around a few books and a laptop is a more modern way to look at handbags.

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Alexander Wang Does, In Fact, Deliver

Gucci's Collegiate Spring 2009 Bags