There’s no better designer to start our Spring 2010 Fashion Distractions with than Max Azria. Max and his wife, Lubov, created a slew of fantastic pieces for their BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 collection. Each and every piece is quite wearable. And, there really is something for everyone. Updated jersey knit dresses and caftans are perfect everyday dresses while the asymmetric flowing goddess gowns are ideal occasion dresses. Of course, no Max Azria collection would be complete without some version of the bandage dress. For BCBG, the Azrias have created a softer, draped bandage dress.


We’ll be seeing many of these pieces in the pages of magazines, on red carpets and in person.

Major Trends in BCBG Max Azria Spring 2010 Collection

one shoulder
cut-outs
asymmetrical hemlines
bright colors
watercolor prints
reworked t-shirt dresses
reworked caftans
gauzy bandage dresses

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What do you think?

I’m a big fan of so many of these dresses! I’m particularly drooling over the green dress–it’s such a unique shade and I love how it’s paired with the nude gauze material.
Which is your favorite?


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Halfway through Fashion Week, here’s the buzz:
–yellow, yellow, yellow!!
–no pants. {Yeah, I know. More on this later.}
–dark lipstick.
–80′s inspired clothes, including bike shorts.
–pastels and creams.
–torn, cut-outs.
–artistic prints.
–classic, housedress style dresses
–vests
–oxfords


It’s true there’s tons more, but those are the trends that are screaming out at me already. We’ll explore trends in general and in detail in the months to come.


For now, visit the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Schedule and tell me which designers you’d like to see in our Monday Fashion Distractions.


I can’t wait to hear your picks!

This is the last Fall 2009 Fashion Distraction since Spring 2010 Fashion Week starts THIS WEEK!!  So excited…
Beginning next Monday, we’ll start looking at what’s in store for next Spring. I know it’s far away, but that’s what Fashion Distraction is all about!


For now, let’s stay focused on what’s in store for us over the next few months.
When I was writing about Military Jackets last week, I came across Haider Ackermann’s Fall 2009 collection. I’ve heard of Haider Ackermann before, but hadn’t spent time absorbing his work. His most recent collection really intrigues me.


The first think I noticed about Haider Ackermann’s style is his signature draping. His is much less haphazard than most, with drapes placed to accentuate body shape to the fullest. I was also drawn to the way he paired fitted leather jackets with silky, flowing gowns. The contrast of the two fabrics and styles is a great, stylish merger. Nicole Phelps at style.com calls this collection Ackermann’s ‘arrival’. I’d have to agree. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with for next Spring.

Themes from the Fall 2009 Haider Ackermann Collection

draping
ultra long skirts
one-shoulder tops and dresses
over the knee boots
leather
built-out shoulders
boyfriend blazers
cinched waists
military jackets

Your thoughts? Do you like the draping? What style inspiration do you take from this collection?


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Riccardo Tisci’s Fall 2009 collection drew inspiration from the sensuality of the 80′s and animal strength. Pointy bras, sequined shoulder pads, studded gowns, feathers, fur, leather all anointed the ultra feminine draping, cinched waists and origami pleats in his designs. Backstage, Tisci said, “I wanted to show lots of different shapes for all kinds of women”. This might have been more effective had the models actually been different shapes. But, such is the nature of the runway.

Themes from the Givenchy Fall 2009 Collection

built-out shoulders
leather
origami
feathers
coat dresses
cinched waist
lace
sheer
draping
studded

Tisci’s collection was criticized for being too diverse. What do you think? Should he have focused more?


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Marc Jacobs created a very eighties assemblage for the Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 collection.  Edgy with leather, deep plunging necklines and high cut hemlines, the pieces were also quite romantic in how incredible feminine they were.  Hot pink accents and black lingerie lace gave some pieces a girly, almost Barbie vibe.  More sophisticated pieces consisted of intricate ruching and flouncy ruffles.  Even Jacobs said this collection is not street wear, per se.  It’s more an homage to the stylish women of the eighties.

Themes from the Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 Collection

Black lace
Cinched waists
Broad shoulders
Leather
Fur
Tulip skirts
Coat dresses

Opinions?

I’m a big fan of the knee-length cinched dresses and suits, especially the black ones in the first row. They are super sophisticated and quite wearable. Many of the other pieces are fun to look at, but a bit over the top for everyday wear.
What do you think?


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