is it vogue?

December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. He was influenced by Andy Warhol, Ancient Roman and Greek art as well as modern abstract art; he is considered one of the most colorful and talented designers of the late 20th century.

Versace presented his first signature collection for women at the Palazzo della Permanente Art Museum of Milan. His first menswear collection followed in September of the same year. After presenting his menswear collection he joined Jorge Saud, who would later also become a partner with Giorgio Armani.

One July morning in the summer of 1997, returning from his customary walk on Ocean Drive, Versace was gunned down outside his ocean-front mansion in Miami Beach, Florida. He was murdered by spree killer Andrew Cunanan, who committed suicide shortly after the murder and his body was found on a boat. Police reported that Andrew Cunanan had committed suicide using the same handgun that had been used to murder Gianni Versace.

Versace was buried in Lake Como, Italy.

In September 1997, Versace’s brother Santo Versace, together with Jorge Saud were announced as the new CEOs of the Versace holding. Gianni’s sister, Donatella Versace, is the new head of design. Elton John dedicated his 1997 album The Big Picture to Versace.

Now on to the present:

 

 

even when the weather gets warmer….. then colder…. then warmish.. ETC. In vancouver you basically need a coat in every season, dumb but true.

And with this, it seems Nina Ricci hears our cry. In her Ready-to-wear Lines of 2008 she includes the impotance of a great coat.

This is from the Spring 08 ready to wear line. The slouchy Blazer allows for a breeze. A coat isn’t as much about the warmth here, but about coverage as far as fabric goes. I dont have an official garment description, but I’d bet that the coat is made of a very light airy fabric, which would be important for spring.

Pantone’s choice of blue iris, or No. 18-3943, got some news media attention last week, which seemed to be partly the objective of the company, which is based in Carlstadt, N.J. In a statement, Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said: “Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspects of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast. Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic.”

Later, in a telephone interview, Ms. Eiseman said the selection process had been very thoughtful, based on various influences, and that indeed the final choice reflected a “need for thoughtfulness.” Five individuals were involved in the selection process. “With blue iris, we felt that it answered several needs, hopes, desires, that kind of thing,” she said.

If that strikes you as hazy, you’re not alone. “It’s a little bit on the funny side,” said Micha Riss, the creative director of Flying Machine, a branding and design firm in New York, whose clients include ESPN and Sky Italia. “I respect Pantone a lot, but I see them as a technical service. If Helmut Lang were to make such a projection, I would listen.”

Last season, designers had ventured into the shine of their pieces. Sequins had took over the market. Im sure you noticed! Anywhere from Oscar De La Renta to whoever designs sirens clothing… its common knowladge that the ladies liked to prove their clothes have a place in the fasion world.

But now that a new season is fast approaching its not all about SHINING (although it still doesn’t hurt in small doses), its about your clothes standing out in a new way.

Let me show some visual examples… These examples glorify a designer i am quite enjoying as of late…

Dress Numero UNO: Designed by Note by Marchesa, Black-and-gold silk blend chiffon evening dress with spotty metallic detail throughout. Notte by Marchesa dress has spaghetti straps, a gathered bodice, a zip at the side to fasten and is fully lined.
The Spotted metalic steps out of the sequined look while still aiming to stand out and sparkle. The floor length of the dress with the empire waist flows beautifully and also leaves room for great gold accessories. Very Roman.

$1,102.00 available at www.netaporter.com and Saks Fifth avenue in NY, NY.

Dress/Coat Numero DOS: Whats really imporant here is the coat… Black ostrich feather cropped jacket with short sleeves. Notte by Marchesa cropped jacket has a v neck, hook and eye fastenings at the front and is fully lined.
Animal fur such as mink and rabbit has been around forever, but what i love about this coat is that its feather in a NOT tacky way at all. If you were to talk around town on a breezy day in this, the feathers would gracefully flow just the way you would in your step.

$802.72

And the dress…Black metallic lace babydoll dress with tiered skirt and triangle bust. Notte by Marchesa dress has a velvet piped empire line, a low back, a scalloped trim, a zip fastening on back and falls above the knee.
The short length shows off your gorgeous legs but also doesn’t focus on just your stems to grab attention. The bunched lace is just busy enough.

$867.30

Dress Numero TRES: Red silk blend halterneck dress with double layered bust detail. Zac Posen dress has double layered straps, a wide waistband, pleated detail throughout, a boned inside corset, a zip at the back to fasten and is fully lined. now although this may seem a simple enough dress… the use of the soft luxurious silk against a hiden corset contours to a womans natural figure which is texture enough to grab all the right attention.

$3,700.00

And to polish off this lovely post… some exquisite and extreamly expensive shoes…