I’m pretty torn on Zac Posen’s Fall 2009 show. I LOVED the Steinway pianos on the catwalk. And, the idea of merging two classic eras (Victorian and the 1940’s) for a sort of ‘art-gallery’ collection. But, the actual designs fell short of the concept. Some I love, some are just so over the top, they look more like theater costumes than fashion real women (or even celebs on the red carpet) would actually wear. Posen went all out this season with huge ruffles, lots of draping, flowy evening gowns, lamé, metallics, silks, pouffy sleeves and plunging necklines. Definitely fun for playing dress up, but not so much for the workplace, cocktail parties or the occasional black tie affair.

Themes from the Zac Posen Fal 2009 Collection

Ruffles
Draping
Orange
Floral
Mermaid Dresses
Metallic
Asymmetrical Dresses
Scarlet Red
Built-Out Shoulders
Fur
Plunging Necklines
Lamé

Faves

Flops

What do you think? Do you like Posen’s Collection? Are you a fan of the lamé?

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