Coco Rocha, a cable knit cape, and an old-fashioned bicycle. Models in Balenciaga frocks playing croquet. Draping gowns in smoky bars. It's the epitome of 40s glamour, and while we only yesterday mentioned Natasha Poly's shoot for Vogue Paris as one of our favourites for September 2009, this one - though a complete contrast - also makes the list.
Running alongside 2009's Fashion Exposed buying fair is the Australian Shoe Fair. Pretty much a dream for any girl (or shoe-loving guy, for that matter); and definitely a must for any footwear industry professional, the 2009 shoe fair will bring dozens of exhibitors together under one roof.
One label to have a presence at this year's fair is Lipstick, by Windsor Smith. Playing upon Spring/Summer 2009 shoe trends, faux reptile-leathers, lace, and fetish-inspired zips and straps all feature.
September has almost rolled around and things are about to start getting hectic again. Below we've gotten our hands on the official schedule for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), Spring/Spring 2010. Most of the usual suspects will be making an appearance including BCBG Max Azria, Lacoste, Herve Leger, Anna Sui and of course Fashionising.com favourite Ralph Lauren.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9 AM MICHAEL ANGEL Salon
10 AM BCBGMAXAZRIA Tent
1 PM DUCKIE BROWN Salon
3 PM PORTS 1961 Tent
6-10 PM FASHIONS NIGHT OUT
7 PM CESAR GALINDO M2 Ultra Lounge, 530 W 28th St
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
9 AM CYNTHIA STEFFE Salon
11 AM YIGAL AZROUËL Promenade
2 PM CHARLOTTE RONSON Promenade
6 PM NICOLE MILLER Salon
7 PM THIS DAY/ARISE: AFRICAN FASHION COLLECTIVE Promenade
9 PM VENEXIANA Salon
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
10 AM LACOSTE Tent
11 AM GEORGES CHAKRA Promenade
1 PM ANDY & DEBB Salon
3 PM ACADEMY of ART UNIVERSITY Tent
4 PM CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Salon
7 PM CHADO RALPH RUCCI Tent
8 PM VIVIENNE TAM Promenade
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
10 AM LELA ROSE Salon
11 AM DEREK LAM Promenade
1 PM DKNY
2 PM THUY Salon
3 PM HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA Promenade
4 PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Tent
5 PM REBECCA TAYLOR Salon
5 PM Y-3
7 PM TULEH Promenade
8 PM CUSTO BARCELONA Tent
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
10 AM CAROLINA HERRERA Tent
11 AM CARLOS MIELE Promenade
Noon JILL STUART
1 PM TRACY REESE Salon
2 PM DONNA KARAN
4 PM YEOHLEE
5 PM TADASHI SHOJI Salon
6 PM TONYCOHEN Promenade
7 PM GOTTEX Tent
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
10 AM BADGLEY MISCHKA Tent
11 AM BRIAN REYES Promenade
Noon TONI MATICEVSKI 135 W 18TH ST
1 PM PAMELLA ROLAND Salon
2 PM MAX AZRIA Tent
3 PM DENNIS BASSO Promenade
6 PM WILLOW Salon
7 PM TIBI Promenade
8 PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Tent
9 PM TONI FRANCESC Salon
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
9 AM TORY BURCH Salon
10 AM MICHAEL KORS Tent
11 AM NANETTE LEPORE Promenade
2 PM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Tent
3 PM MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH Promenade
5 PM ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH Salon
6 PM ANNA SUI Tent
7 PM DOO.RI Promenade
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
9 AM RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson St.
10 AM RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson St.
11 AM RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson St.
2 PM ISAAC MIZRAHI Tent
3 PM TRIAS Promenade
4 PM CALVIN KLEIN
5 PM CALVIN KLEIN
6 PM CHOCHENG Salon
7 PM ARGENTINEAN DESIGNER COLLECTIONS Promenade
8 PM TOMMY HILFIGER Tent
For more details about NYFW visit Written: 23rd August 2009 at 18.52
There's always something happening at Prahran hair salon Blondes to Brunettes. Last time it was afternoon tea with Nadia Pearse, designer from amazing eco label Made In Donald. This month it's something different entirely; a unique installation by award-winning Melbourne design team Housemouse.
Three mannequins capture the attention of passers-by as they stand in the window of Blondes To Brunettes, wearing nothing but creative and eye-catching hair styles. Each style was intricately crafted out of Wrapped By Housemouse 100% eco-friendly designer wrapping paper.
There's always something happening at Prahran hair salon Blondes to Brunettes. Last time it was afternoon tea with Nadia Pearse, designer from amazing eco label Made In Donald. This month it's something different entirely; a unique installation by award-winning Melbourne design team Housemouse.
Three mannequins capture the attention of passers-by as they stand in the window of Blondes To Brunettes, wearing nothing but creative and eye-catching hair styles. Each style was intricately crafted out of Wrapped By Housemouse 100% eco-friendly designer wrapping paper.
While nudity in fashion magazines has practically become the norm, there's something to be said for a model who - fully clothed - oozes more sex appeal than most of us could only dream of. Said model is, of course, Natasha Poly.
In a shoot for the September 2009 issue of Vogue Paris, Poly dons everything from capes to leather pieces to an assortment of thigh high boots; and makes each outfit as saleable and as sexy as the last.
We should point out that this is less likely a case of Angelina dressing to fit a trend, and more a case of a trend which has chanced to catch up with her. Jolie has been rocking feminine outfits with a hard edge - including plenty of leather - for years. So this look is both timely, and suited to her individual style perfectly.
Jolie's dress was from Michael Kors Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 collection; while Brad Pitt was equally dapper in a tuxedo style jacket.
You can view more photos of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the LA premiere of Inglorious Basterds by clicking on the gallery below.
