Raquel Allegra Wins With Style Points

coutorture — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:21:05 -0700

From Left: Acne Spring 2009 Look Book, Raquel Allegra Fall 2009, Aminaka Wilmont Spring 2009

Designer Raquel Allegra, whose torn t-shirts sent DIY waves through the blogosphere, was right on trend this Fall 2009--and it wasn't just because of those cobwebbed cottons. The designer also showed wide brimmed hats on the catwalk, which brought up visions of Acne Spring 2009, and leather knee-skimming trousers which were reminiscent of Aminaka Wilmont's Spring offering. There's nothing wrong with being a brand that's all about style, especially when it puts you in a group with these two popular names.

Fall 2009 Paris Trend Report: Leather Trousers

coutorture — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:18:15 -0700

From left: Stella McCartney, Emanuel Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent

Fall 2009 has shown so much leather, we're not even quite sure how to properly wrap our minds around it. One thing is for sure, your Fall wardrobe should start with a classic, well-fitted pair of leather (or for those who don't wear it--faux leather) trousers. Many of those which we've seen on the Paris catwalks are skinny from top to bottom--as if the more assertive version of last season's PVC legging. In the case of Yves Saint Laurent, however, leather trousers were rendered just like a pair of classic wool trousers--pleated and with a rise that came to the natural waist.

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Raquel Allegra Wins With Style Points

Fall 2009 Paris Trend Report: Leather Trousers