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Welcome to another edition ofMUSE where wesummeduptheFallseason’skeylooksforyou.IfyoulovefashionasmuchastheMUSEteamdoes,thenyou’regoingtoenjoythisFall’sdiversecollectionsandtrends.It’sallaboutadoptingavarietyofnewlookswhilestillembracingyourindividualstyle.

EverythingyouneedtoknowtonavigateFall runwaysisrighthereatyourfingertips.MUSEwillhelpyoutozero inonthisseason’skeypiecesandcreatethe lookyouwant.Plus,wewillsharewithyoualltheinspirationsbehind the fabulous creations as told to us by thedesigners, and guide you through the season’s trendsandhowtoworkittoyourpersonalstyleandwardrobe.

Seewhat’sarrivingin-storefortheFallseasonandmakeyourselectionswithourdaintypost-itstickers.NowweleaveyouwithMUSE,toskimitspageswithstyle.

Forordersemail:shop@alothman-fashion.com

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Malandrino

Marios Schwab

Matthew Williamson

Mayle

Naeem Khan

Oscar de la Renta

Peter Som

Proenza Schouler

Redux Charles Chang-Lima

Reem Acra

RM by Roland Mouret

Rupert Sanderson

Saloni

Sarah’s Bag

Sari Gueron

Sass & Bide

Shirin Guild

Tashia

Temperley London

The Row

Thierry Colson

Tomaso Stefanelli

Tracy Reese

Twinkle

Vanessa Bruno

Vera Wang

Vera Wang Lavender

Zac Posen

bridal

Christian Louboutin

Monique Lhuillier

Oscar de la Renta

3.1 Phillip Lim

Alexander Wang

Azzaro

Badgley Mischka

Balmain

Barbara Tfank

Behnaz Sarafpour

Bill Blass

Bodyamr

Bruno Frisoni

Calvin Klein

Carolina Herrera

Catherine Deane

Catherine Malandrino

Christian Louboutin

Collette Dinnigan

Courtney Crawford

Daslu

David Szeto

Derek Lam

Devi Kroell

Elie Saab

Erdem

Giambattista Valli

Giles

Halston

Hari

Hervé Léger

Hockley

Issa

Lela Rose

Linda Farrow

Luisa Beccaria

brand directory

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HITCHCOCKHEROINE

Fall collections took on a sleekand polished 50’s secretary look;from kitten heels and knee-lengthsilk shifts, cashmere coats pairedwithkillerheels,tometallicaccentsmixedwithrichpatterns-allthingsthatoozeladylikeluxury.

Aim for sharp silhouettes with basictailoredensemblesexceptwithatwist.

SHOEITO

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Get in step with the latest styles infootwear. This season it's all about deep,richshadeslikedarkred,forestgreen,andgolden yellow. As far as neutrals, black isback,asarechocolatybrowns.Asidefromcolor, booties seemed to flatter croppedpants and flimsy dresses at the season'srunways.PlatformsarestillinforFallbutinstrongerthaneverhuesandtextures.

3.1PhillipLim

3.1PhillipLim

BehnazSarafpour

DerekLam PeterSom

DeviKroell

RMbyRolandMouret

ChristianLouboutin

OscardelaRenta

PeterSom

ReemAcra

TracyReese

DeviKroell

DeviKroell

BrunoFrisoni

BrunoFrisoni

Halston

Halston

ChristianLouboutin

ChristianLouboutin

ChristianLouboutin

ChristianLouboutin

Malandrino

OscardelaRenta

ChristianLoub

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makemegafocus

ontheankle.

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RUSTY&CRIMSONCOLORS Designers skipped over neutral

colors in favorofflattering-on-all-skin-shadesautumnhues. TH

ERETURNOFLBD

Thelittleblackdressisnolongerabasicstapleinyourwardrobe.Thisseason,theLBDisbeingreinventedandloadedwithedgy new dramas. Think voluminouscontours, exaggerated shapes, andhighlytailoredcuts.

3.1PhillipLim

BehnazSarafpour

CarolinaHerrera

DerekLam

Halston

ChristianLouboutin

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

ProenzaSchouler

ReemAcra

SariGueron

VeraWangLavender

Balmain

Bodyamr

ElieSaab

Malandrino

VanessaBruno

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

ProenzaSchouler

VeraWang

Sass&Bide

Perk upbrownswith liquid-like richrusty colors.Orgo fordeeppurplesandberrybrights.

Investin a L

BD with inter

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textures and

sculptured silh

ouettes,

and finish you

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ingheels.

Designers showered us with femininefabrics like lace and tulle to give youthat luxurious and sensual old worldallure. The intricate patterned blacklacedominatedtherunways,fromfreshdayweartoreinventedtimelesseveninggowns, and transformed the classiclace froma strictly eveningoption to adaytimestaple.

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TAKEABOW

AMAZIN

GLACE

Get wrapped up in the latest neckwear trend,bows.Tightandtiny,oroversizedandoverblown,bows are the accent of choice this Fall season.Designerstoppedofftheirsilkblousesanddresseswith double-knotted wonders to enhance yourladylike image and give you that polished look.Bowsareaversatilepiecefordayornight.

BillBlass

ElieSaab

DerekLam

Erdem

LuisaBeccaria

LuisaBeccaria

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

SariGueron

TracyReese

TemperleyLondon

TemperleyLondon

Issa

BehnazSarafpour

LelaRose

BillBlass

BillBlass

BillBlass

ElieSaab

OscardelaRenta

ProenzaSchouler

ProenzaSchouler

Pairabowblousewithpenciltweedskirtorbaggypants for day. At night, opt for a dress with bowdetail. Top it off with metallic heels and a smallsimpleclutch.

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rarytakeonthis

trend,

go for lace in b

right colors, me

tallic

treatments,and

moderncuts.

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EVENINGCHARM

Fashion runways have dreamed upan evening gown for everyone. Witha universally flattering cut, designersoffered polished evening sophisticationwithalittleoldHollywoodglamour.

MatthewWilliamson

Issa

Balmain

BehnazSarafpour

BillBlass

CatherineDeane

DerekLam

ElieSaab

ElieSaab

Erdem

GiambattistaValli

Halston

Halston

Halston

HervéLéger

ChristianLouboutin

ChristianLouboutin

RMbyRolandMouret

NaeemKhan

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

PeterSom

ReemAcra

SariGueron

VeraWang

OscardelaRenta

Slinkintoalushandrichg

owninjeweltones,

over-the-top prints, or g

ilded lace adorned

with light-reflecting em

bellishments for a

trulymemorablenight.

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FACESOFFASHION FALLIN

LOVE

Designersservedupdifferent looksfortheFallrunways.Infact,somanydiverselooksgraced the season's runways thatchoosingonlyoneseemsfairlydaunting.Sogooutof theordinaryandchooseanewlookineveryoccasion.

Thisseasonloveandromanceisintheair.Fashionrunwayswerecoated with romantic dressesadorned with crimson bloomsandfemininerosettes,sculpture-like ruffles, and bouquets ofgentlydrapedflowers.

MatthewWilliamson

Balmain

GiambattistaValli

RMbyRolandMouret

LuisaBeccaria

Halston

Halston

ChristianLouboutin

NaeemKhan

OscardelaRenta

SariGueron

3.1PhillipLim

BehnazSarafpour

BillBlass

DerekLam

BrunoFrisoni

ElieSaab

GiambattistaValli

HervéLéger

LuisaBeccaria

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

From retro inspired ro

ckchic, tofestival

fab hippychic, to lad

ylux Russian doll-

Justplaytheparttoyo

urstrengths.

Fall deep for this trend by choosing dresses withwinterishflorals,orpairingagirlyruffledblousewithapencil skirtorprimpants for the full effect. To cutdownon the sweetness factor, roughenup the lookwithapairofbooties,bulkycuffs,andchunkyknits.

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FASHIONOFFEATHER Q

UEENOFGLITZ

Get ready to nest this fall. Tiered of feathereddressesandflyawayfeathertrimsburstdowntherunwaysonjustabouteverythingfromheadweartodressestobags.

This season the focus is on thedetails. Designers decoratedtheir clotheswith shiny sequins,captivating crystals, and lots ofglitter.Channelyourinnerroyaltywith jewel encrusted preciouspieces, sparkly embellishments,andluxedetailing.

Issa

BillBlass

LelaRose

CarolinaHerrera

ChristianLouboutin

NaeemKhan

OscardelaRenta

PeterSom

ReemAcra

Giles

Balmain

BillBlass

BillBlass

ColletteDinnigan

NaeemKhan

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

Sass&Bide

Not to be mistaken with Big Bird, look forluxurious lightweight material with flyawayfeathertrimmedhemstoaddtherightamountofelegance.Keeptherestofyourlooksimpletofocustheattentiononyourlovelyplumes.

Nottooverpoweryou

rlook,keephairand

accessoriesplainands

imple.

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INTO-THE-MIX

Ramadan, Eid, or Christmas. Theseason’s formal dressing is all aboutmixing different prints and texturesinonelooktogiveyouanappealingsophisticatedfinish.Thesecrettothistrendistoclashdelicatepatternswithhard-edgedpiecesandaccessories.

Issa

DeviKroell

LuisaBeccaria

Malandrino

Malandrino

OscardelaRenta

OscardelaRenta

TracyReese

TracyReese

VeraWang

VeraWangLavender

OptforKnobbyplaidcoa

tspairedwithabstract

prints. Or go for strong

shapes with feminine

fabrics.

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3.1PhillipLim

Fall 2008 is inspired by the imaginary question ‘what if ?’…..the love child of David Bowie’s stoic elegance as his character in the film, “The Man Who Fell To Earth”, paired with the freeform eccentricity of Stevie Nicks during her magical tenure with Fleetwood Mac, resulting in a mode of studied peculiarity with a slight manner of disregard. The mood is eccentric, brooding, mysterious and elegant.

Silent volumes – the idea of a quick glance, without a word exchanged...and left with only thoughts to linger.

- Phillip Lim

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AlexanderWang

Alexander Wang is drawn to anything slightly flawed, scratched, scuffed, ripped, torn or dirty; embracing the flaws for both day and NIGHT. In fact, for this season’s eveningwear, he drew inspiration from bad boys, rebels and graffiti artists.

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Azzaro

The Azzaro Fall/Winter 2008 ready to wear collection is mainly inspired by the houses iconic silhouettes: asymmetric dresses, marabout coats, draped tunics and strass crystals embroideries. Vanessa Seward’s leitmotiv of creating elegant and timeless silhouettes makes the theme “smoking” become an evidence. For this collection, cocktail and evening dresses flirt with masculine shapes which “underline the feminity of the woman who is wearing them” says Azzaro’s creative director.

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Balmain

" "It's more hard rock

and punk this season. - Christophe Decarnin

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BehnazSarafpour

For this Fall 2008 collection, Behnaz Sarafpour continues to push her variety of fashion forward; her collections are the epitome of modern elegance and witty style. Her appreciation for innovative fabrics and exquisite, precise design are reflected in this new collection in a range of beautifully textured fabrics evoking Sonia Delaunay and her modern ouvre, such as a geometric lurex dress or a honeycomb wool dress.

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BillBlass

Peter Som's debut collection for Bill Blass - Fall 2008 - is a stellar mix of luxurious opposites with men's wear inspired pieces and looks that easily translate from day to evening. Inspired by the "sense of ease," the collection features crisp tailored suiting, floral confetti and feather embroideries, and luxurious eveningwear. Peter’s mindful consideration for the Bill Blass legacy and fresh, effortless approach to American sportswear has taken the house to a modern level, attracting both traditional and new customers alike.

This is the quintessential Blass mix of feminine exuberance and crisp clean menswear attitude. Modern black tie for the modern woman. -Peter Som

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Bodyamr

Bodyamr has an attitude that would make Helmut Newton proud.

-Harpers Bazaar

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BrunoFrisoni

A very sexy and luxurious collection with satin frills, refined suede and rich velvet. The colours are deep and subtle. The luxury of this collection is not in what you see but in what you feel. - Bruno Frisoni

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CarolinaHerrera

The Carolina Herrera Fall 2008 collection was inspired by the countryside. The ease and sophistication of the outdoors. A riding jacket you grab from the mudroom over a crinkle chiffon gown for an elegant dinner on the farm. Oatmeal brown, China blue, Lemon-drop yellow; colors borrowed from a fall landscape. Layering masculine tweeds, double faced cashmere, window pane châles and Shetland wools on top of chiffon print shirts, vests, and riding pants. The city life left behind.

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She walks along the river wideHer gossamer skirts trailing besideWith flowers in her hair and stars in her eyesThis is her moment to shine Sunlight peers through volumes and drapesGathers and tucks, and sensual shapesThat whisper of a time once toldA story in her heart she holds A vision as goddess , brave and strongStill peace follows her all alongHer heart opens like a flower in full bloomTo fill the empty spaces with truth She delights in the earth beneath her feetAnd the silk on her skin, a smile there to meetSuch blessings she counts every dayAs she feels joy in living life all the way

- Catherine Deane

CatherineDeane

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In her Fall/Winter 2008 collection, Catherine Malandrino evokes the sensuality of the Mediterranean coast. A European revelry melts into prints reminiscent of mosaic and murano glass.An organic palette of pomegranate, herb, and lava is tempered by deep grey and all shades of greens to khaki. Bold cashmere, striped knit, silk jersey, wool jacquard and silk chiffon are linked to glove leather. A high-waisted pencil skirt paired with a mini sweater and a micro jacket are a statement of sleek sophistication, while a long sleeve shirt dress in silk satin, printed chiffon and wool gauze is a new day dress. Emphasis is placed on the shoulder through draping, long sleeves and bijoux embellishments. True to her Murano inspiration, Catherine Malandrino’s collection illustrates the full range of refined sensibilities for a sensuous, polished and opulent fall silhouette.

CatherineMalandrino

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ChristianLouboutin

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Very very high heels is the spirit of the next winter collection for a woman fragile and strong, strong but

funny, funny but sexy, sexy and fragile!

- Christian Louboutin

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ColletteDinnigan

A battalion of skinny pants, military trousers, jackets with gilded adornments. Androgynous dressing; masculine evening suits, sculptured jackets, slinky silhouettes, pencil skirts of quilted satin. Deluxe lace overlays create mystery over the predominately black palette. The vision is decadent; it’s dark with an armored feel coupled with silver hues and darker shades making Midnight in Moscow a luxury self indulgence. The beat is strong, the rhythm constant. . . Last night I dreamed a magical night circus.

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DavidSzeto

In the Mood for Love, Wong Kar-Wai's film was the starting point for the collection. The stillness, the colours and the silence of the film inspired the overall colour palette,

romantism, and restrain in the silhouettes. - David Szeto"

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DerekLam

For the past several months, I have been reading Judith Thurman’s biography of Isak Dinesen. Her legacy, along with her work, is also her story, which tells of a person both divided and dignified. 100 years later, her dualities resonate deeply with me and serve as inspiration for this collection: contemporary beauty is wisdom, experience, and the knowledge that a deeper life can embrace contradiction. - Derek Lam"

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DeviKroell

The Devi Kroell Fall 2008 accessories collection is an expansion upon the traits the designer is known for. The classic boot is still the foundation of the shoe line but now it has a stacked heel and mixed skins. The hobo bag is still the classic style but the fashion bags have become more refined and structured. The whole collection has an underlying hint of art and sculpture while remaining timeless and chic.

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ElieSaab

When abstraction becomes a woman…On the television, the snow makes some space to TV test card: a multicolor image, emblem of the eighties, stands out, affixed on the designs of the Fall – Winter 2008 collection. Graphic oracle, the woman of Elie Saab moves forward, a timeless Muse going out from the atelier of Piet Mondrian. Draped in diaphanous muslin, georgette and silk crepe, her willowy figure lays down her kaleidoscopic accents, after the geometrical compositions of the movement master De Stijl. Streaked and squared, the designs stand out; elegantly hypnotic, they recall us to their oblique lines and black and white stripes. An abstraction becoming sensuous thanks to the flows of materials, the patterns running all over the collection: optical illusions with pixel effects, an avant-gardist breathe lights up the passageway.

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ElieSaab

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Erdem

It was about what felt right for now – that is, an optimistic celebration. And I wanted to portray a delicate, light-handed decadence.

-Erdem Moralioglu

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GiambattistaValli

The Fall 2008 ready-to-wear range proved to be an abundance of fur, luxurious fabrics loaded with frills and bold floral patterns. Inspired from Ingmar Bergman's "Cries and Whispers", the surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim and "Little Red Riding Hood".

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Giles

This collection is based on a horror movie - The Masque of The Red Death - of people partying in a castle with people dying outside - femme fatale in a gothic disco.

- Giles Deacon

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Halston

The name Halston has always been synonymous with luxury and simplicity. For Fall 2008, creative director Marco Zanini expands on these ideals with a modern approach.

The collection is built on the foundation of the innate confidence of a woman. Each piece plays on a present-day version of the iconic and timeless House. Halston staples, such as simple skirts and blouses, ultra stylish shirtdresses, and evening dresses made of Italian cashmeres and French silks, are evident from day to night. Zanini pays attention to the tiniest detail, executing the highest quality Italian finish in each hem, seam, and buttonhole in each piece.

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HervéLégerFor Fall 2008, linear designs and hand painted effects recall the sweeping brushstrokes of Pierre Soulages.New uses of color breathe Iife into signature bandage dresses, giving a youthful edge to elegant sophistication. Impeccable craftsmanship and hand placed embellishments present the techniques of the celebrated French house. Feather headpieces and delicate hand beaded mesh gloves evoke a feeling of romanticism.Her spirit lives inside every woman, radiating a powerful modern femininity.

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Issa

If Empress Josephine, Marie Antoinette and Elizabeth 1, the great vanguard women of history, hit the glossy streets of the 21st century they would be doing it in Issa. For Autumn/Winter 2008 the collection draws its inspiration from the heroines of the past who were quite simply: Women of Impact. Those with the flair and magnetism to light up a room, cause a fashion stir and keep a sense of mystery and intrigue without having to utter a single syllable. In short - Pure Issa Women. And whilst the inspiration may be the Wild Child women of the past, the fresh mood is one of 1970s flair.

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LelaRose

For her Fall 2008 Collection, Lela Rose focuses on the venturesome woman characterized by modern agility. Parkas and turned-out tracksuits in vibrant colors, the collection for day is “Susie Chapstick” meets Park Avenue. Outerwear shapes are recast in luxurious fabrics and colors of mallard green, cardinal red, and goldfinch; a vivid/ sophisticated palate not usually seen as “sport”. Gamesome cocktail is carried into night and mixed with the rock star glamour of a young Jerry Hall. High collars and ruffled extravagances temper a rock and roll edge.

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LuisaBeccaria

The delicate, sexy and sensitive creations of Luisa Beccaria are a tribute to the poetic and contemporary female archetype. Airy, voluminous silhouettes are futuristic and sartorially constructed.

Iconographic motifs remit to Whistler and the languid images of Sarah Moon, inviting one to dream, play and seduce. The palette is pale with touches of gold, inspired by her recent travels to Rajasthan.

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Malandrino

Referring to the work of the sculptors

Claude and François-Xavier Lallane, Catherine

Malandrino was inspired by the color palette of

an enchanted domain. From shades of artichaud,

nenuphar, cedar, maples and with new textures

of organza foliage, moiré taffeta and fragments

of broken glass embroideries, nature is brought

into human shapes. Nylon scallops rolling after

each other and taffeta petals are reminiscent of

an alive landscape.

You can almost hear the wind whispering...

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MatthewWilliamson

The Matthew Williamson Fall Winter 2008 collection draws its inspiration from the idea of an English rose whose heritage stems from the rambling estates of the British countryside. Her dress references elements of the antique teamed with a nostalgic love of nature, woodlands and local crafts. Her silhouette and elements of tailoring translate a darker more urban expression of drama.

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NaeemKhan

For Fall, the Naeem Khan woman will unlock an exotic jewel box of carefully collected global treasures. The mood is decadent and luxurious, but elegant,

informed by transcontinental glamour and modern sophistication. - Naeem Khan

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OscardelaRenta

The highlights of Prefall and Fall were Jewel colors (Amethysts, Topaz, Malachite...)

Bold floral prints...

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OscardelaRenta

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PeterSom

For Fall 2008 I was inspired by the offbeat quirkiness of Diane Arbus photographs imagined in color juxtaposed with the impeccable artistic direction of the show Mad Men. I was struck by Arbus images of girls in Washington Square Park in the early 1960’s and the certain attitude and oddness they exuded. Imagine a girl with the same off-kilter sensibility today injecting an eccentric ease into her wardrobe. - Peter Som

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Fall/Winter 08 aims at stripping away elements of artifice and focusing on purely formal issues. A certain “reductionary” approach is key. By no means minimal, this exercise in reduction is explored through the concept of seamless clothing inspired by the innocence of paper airplanes. Exposed constructions feel essential not decorative. X-ray imagery has been subverted into prints. Fragile, tactile textures were designed to evoke a certain warmness, a kind of gentility and warmness. The bark of a birch tree has been developed into a textile. The need to simplify by exposing something within, while not exposing oneself at all, is a central contradiction in our ongoing exploration of contrasts.

ProenzaSchouler

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Reem Acra’s Fall 2008 collection represents confidence, modern luxury, and a global sense of belonging. Jewel tones such as midnight blue, aubergine, mustard and forest green are complimented by metallic neutrals and chocolate brown. Beautifully constructed gowns, ranging from simple and elegant to ornate and embellished, blend classic tailoring with modern sensibility and feature signature elements of the designer’s culturally diverse aesthetic such as the use of lush fabrics, intricate hand-beading and embroidery and fluid draping. With her Fall 2008 collection, Reem carries you away to her mysterious and indefinable world.

ReemAcra

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For me this season style is much more than colour, skirt length and shape. To be truly stylish is about an intelligent and respectful approach to the clothes,

about understanding and celebrating the process of how they are created. - Roland Mouret

RMbyRolandMouret

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SariGueron

Japanese floral prints, voluminous petticoats, mixed with vintage lace, distressed leather.

- Sari Gueron

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Sass&Bide

Vintage wooden beads threaded onto a faded blue string make up the bracelet that is the inspiration for ‘Rainbows for Kate’. Each colored bead honors the significance of friendship, compassion, love & understanding, and of life; a celebration of life.

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TemperleyLondon

The Autumn/Winter 2008 Collection weaves an exotic web of mystery, intrigue and opulence, inspired by the notoriously bewitching spy of the early 1900’s - Mata Hari. Luxuriously and unashamedly dripping with jewels, Mata Hari’s outfits were a stark contrast to the military era of the time. She was an icon of her time and continues to fascinate to the present day.

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TheRow

The inspiration for F/W was old movie sirens like Dietrich, Davis, and Hepburn. Women who were strong, confident and feminine but, had a slight masculine edge to them.

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TracyReese

Tracy Reese impels energy and movement in the midst of a dramatic collection for Fall 2008. Life is aroused by a beautiful mélange of mixed media, while pieces maintain a chic wearability. Minimalist styles take on a new dimension, and tech fabrics mix with natural fibers to create the perfect blend of modern and relaxed. In a collection charged with the forces of nature, the beauty of art, and the power of abstraction, Tracy Reese presents a sophistication this season that electrifies.

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Twinkle

Wenlan Chia explores new realms for Fall 2008 -- borrowing from the best of menswear and transforming it into feminine sporty look --all with her own signature Twinkle twist. The collection captures a new mood and attitude for the Twinkle girl as she adopts a cleaner, simpler, more uniform silhouette that reflects a modern day Victor Victoria attitude.

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VanessaBruno

For her Autumn/Winter 2008/2009 collection, Vanessa Bruno works with fabrics and shapes as well as with colours which seem to focus on deepest nature: the shades of the wings of a butterfly at night, the light of a lunar landscape, the translucent frost of a winter plain or the discovery of a virgin land. Hues are delicate and muted, and the palette is reminiscent of the chalky watercolours of the artist Marlène Dumas. A monochrome of opalescent white, paginated by time with powdered or rosewood shades, veers towards an orangey spectrum. A green harmony is strongly present: grey-cast khakis, verdigris, ivy, or with a subtle turquoise tinge.

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VeraWang

The Vera Wang Fall Winter 2008 Collection represents a measured study in color, texture, silhouette and proportions so playfully depicted in the sophisticated “social” portraits of Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. From his striking color palette, which ranges from all manner of charcoal-blacks, to mélanges of shades that frequently border on “neon”, his paintings celebrate his love of fashion, his love for women, and his passion for “la vie mondaine”.

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VeraWangLavender

This season, for our first formal presentation, 2008 Fall/Winter Lavender Label draws artistic inspiration from the Chinese cult film “In the Mood for Love”, a mysterious and beautiful tale about strangers and unrequited love.Although the location and period of the film allude to Shanghai in the early 1960’s, it is the restrained sensuality and sophistication of the characters and clothes that captured my imagination; and, while there is nothing literal or vintage about this collection, it does for me, represent a new kind of graceful sexiness. - Vera Wang

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ZacPosen

I’m inspired by female forces in pop culture from Olive Oyl to Madeline to Gloria Steinem. We are playing with constructions of transparency and color, trompe l’oeil texture, and forms that float from the body. Our heroine loves to combine function and fantasy in her wardrobe. - Zac Posen

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