Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010: Alexander McQueen and Chanel, Photos and Runway Video!!

Paris Fall 2010-11 Fashion Week: A Solemn End and Chanel Bears...Byzantine Cocktails: Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2010

Paris 2010-11 Fall/Winter Fashion Week came to a close with two amazing presentations. First, Alexander McQueen's final collection. His design team payed him great honors by showing this 16-piece collection. Grand Entrance: Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2010

It is said that 80% of these pieces were done by the time of his unfortunate passing. The clothes were remarkable to say the least. Couture-like quality, Costume Drama, the Dark Ages, Byzantine overtures and Sad Romanticism were all present. Lady-In-Waiting: Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2010

To me, they they were a reminder of the work he did when he took the helm at the House of Givenchy back in 1997. I LOVED that collection but most of the critics did not--and neither did McQueen himself.

Alexander McQueen Fall 2010-11 Collection "video":


Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld:Endangered Fashion: Chanel Fall/Winter 2010

For Fall 2010-11, Karl Lagerfeld went to the Arctic Frozen Tundra and brought back some ice--literally--he actually had a chunk of a frozen iceberg shipped in from Scandinavia--all for the House of Chanel. Lady Who Lunches Ice: Chanel Fall/Winter 2010

The ice was the backdrop and the runway for this season's EXTRAVAGANZA. Yep, it must be nice to have over $1 million to spend on a show. And you think there's an economic depression/recession in the world! Not for Chanel kids. Russian River Bear Weekend in Paris: The Chanel "Bears", Chanel Fall/Winter 2010

The show began with HOT Chanel Bears, clad in fur, and continued in the "Chic Nanook of The North" theme with fur-trimmed suitings and ice-white cocktail dresses. The end featured Lagerfeld's favorite model/muse Freja Beha Erichsen (who also opened the show) in... "La Robe de Mariee Arctique"--the wedding dress

Chanel Fall 2010-11 Runway Show:

The Rave of Digital Print .... in High Fashion!!

I bought Digital printed modal short sleeve oversized T-Shirt dress from Michael Angel. All of his design is so wearable!! 

This is the T-shirt dress I bought. Emily print 18. 

MODTV Michael Angel Spring 2010

You know what Digital Print is?? 

Ans: Digital printing is very similar to the laser printer that we all use at home.  But it is faster n' cheaper than screen print which use patterns to do layer by layer printing. Digital printing also gives the designers more freedom.  They are able to come up with a lot more patterns and designs because it is so cheap and easy to do. 

Digital printing is one of Roberto Cavalli's new invention. There are a lot of designers who uses digital print technique the past couple years such as Stella McCartney, Basso and Brooke..just to name a few here.


The result look on clothes: The colors, even on a single dress, were so varied as to defy description. The more closely one looked, the more gradations one saw. The contrasting patterns and colors gave each piece a unique feel, and the patterns seemed to undulate as the models walked...(complete article: The Independent:Fashion)


Today, I wore that gifted tank from Michael Angel!!! ^O^
SIDE NOTE: I had a difficulty placing my order online couple weeks ago but their customer service did an awesome job.  They surprises me by sending me another digital print t-shirt as a gift along with my original order!!! Happy...happy... me... happy as a cow ~~  hee....

My ODJ.

1. Top: 

• white tank underneath
• Michael Angel digital print tank 
• Helmut Lang cropped asymmetrical leather jacket

2. Bottom:

BCBG leather skirt

3. Accessory:

Diesel white w/ mesh suspender

Chanel two tone tights

A. Wang rococo duffel bag

Hermes white CDC, nomad watch w/ orange belt

4. Shoes: Givenchy wedge booties w/ chain 09'

Thanks to Cathy who took pictures for me at her house....where the only un-cluttered spot is "the front entrance"...hahahahahaha... Sorry, Cathy!! :P

You can tell the color is so saturated...so vibrant!!

Then I play w/ that t-shirt dress I bought....as a scarf... I think it is very pretty!! ^O^

Ah..hope it is sunny n' clear tomorrow so we can go up to SF city!! keep finger crossed!!

Have a nice Day...xoxo Rachel

 



 

Hello New Jersey: Nick Verreos Warms Up Snowy Brookdale College!!

Jersey Boy!Bundled Up: Nick Verreos lands at the Pier Village, Long Branch New Jersey

If you've been keeping up with my blog, you know I get around--two weeks ago, I embarked on a 5-city stop in a period of seven days! Yes, kiddies, I've been racking up the frequent flyer miles--and "schooling about fashion" one student fashionista at a time! This time it is all about the JERSEY SHORE--well almost! I was invited to speak to New Jersey's Brookdale Community College located in Lincroft.
But first: NYC:Old School: The Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Terminal, JFK

I flew from my Suffolk University Boston appearance into NYC and landed at JFK, where the first sight greeting me outside was the iconic TWA terminal designed by architect Eero Saarinen. I had an "overnighter" in NYC where I spent a fab evening with my very good friends Taylor and Louie. We had drinks at the ULTRA EXCLUSIVE Andre Balazs-designed The Boom Boom Room located on the 18Th floor of the new Standard Hotel. The view up there was INSANE (and so were the prices at over $20 A DRINK!!!!). If you go, YOU MUST check out the bathrooms: They also come with a floor-to-ceiling view of the Manhattan skyline (see above), that's the Empire State Building on the right! Incredible.

But the best part for me were the fabulous cocktail waitresses and hostess. They are simply the MOST STYLISH ones on this planet, dressed in their Rubin Chapelle-designed "uniforms", if you could even call them Uniforms. Cadillac Margarita Anyone? The Boom Room Room Cocktail Waitresses

I asked our cocktail girl if she was happy with her sexy ivory cascade back-pleated angel-winged mini-dress, and before I could finish, she remarked "Heck Yeah!!!". This is not the bar at your local Marriott Suites kids! BTW: The Boom Boom Room shuts down to the "regular working folk" after 8:30pm and becomes "private". So unless you're Madonna and Marc Jacobs (or a multi-millionaire Goldman Sachs broker) don't even think about showing up after that time!
Afterward, we window shopped the Meatpacking District, where I spotted this gorgeous Victorian-inspired gown at the Charles Nolan Boutique, so of course, I had to get a photo (see above). Dinner and a good-night's rest followed for my next day's New Jersey appearance.
The View From My Room: Beach view from the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch New Jersey

About an hour-and-a-half's drive from Manhattan, I arrived in the Jersey Shore. Well, Long Branch to be exact, where I checked into the sumptuous beachfront Ocean Place Resort and Spa (thank you Brookdale College!). It was very cold (about 30 degrees) and there was still snow on the ground so the thought of donning my Speedo and Havaianas were far from my mind! I may have to return during the Summer; I hear it's AMAZING.Well-stocked: Inside the Jenna & Molly Boutique, Pier Village, Long Branch NJ

I did walk around the nearby Pier Village--in my very warm Marc Jacobs fur-lined Parka--where I checked out the shops. My favorite being Jenna & Molly. I don't know who Jenna and Molly are but they have a great eye for buying fashion for their store! Loved EVERY SINGLE PIECE in there! It's Forever 21, H & M and Intermix all rolled up into one.
Stage Fright: Nick Verreos on stage, Brookdale College Appearance

Now it was time to get ready and go to my Brookdale Community College appearance. After driving through some of the most BEAUTIFUL and stately mansions I have ever seen passing through Tinton Falls and Colts Neck (who knew New Jersey was this UPPER CLASS? Well, now I do!), I finally arrived. The Real Jersey Shore Kids: Nick Verreos is greeted by Brookdale College Fashion Society students

After a very warm greeting from the Brookdale Fashion Society, I entertained, lectured and gave some "Fashion Insider Tips" to the Brookdale College audience--and from the reaction afterward, I think they enjoyed it! Say Snooki: Brookdale College Group Shot with Nick Verreos

I, of course, had a fun time speaking with all the students and telling them dish about Project Runway and how I fell in love with fashion! I was also happy to see some instructors in the audience as well.
Barbie Fan: Nick Verreos poses with "his" Project Runway Barbie

One of my evening's highlights was seeing a guest who had arrived "armed": With the Barbie Doll I designed when I won the "My Scene Barbie Challenge" back in my season. Of course, I just about pushed everyone to get to her! I couldn't believe it! Naturally, I signed it and gave it's owner a big hug and a kiss! Did I tell you how much I love New Jersey and Brookdale Community College???