Monthly Archives: March 2024

………………Rayon/Viscose crepe was a wonderful fabric to work with. If it was a good quality [I used to get mine in Italy], it was dense so it wasn’t see through, and still had a beautiful flowing drape…..Starting from the left is a short Asian inspired cropped jacket with a Mandarin collar, and self fabric loops and buttons at the front. Side slits to the rib cage added movement and flow…..There were separate wide leg pants for all of the different tops….The sleeveless V-neck fly away tunic vest also had self fabric buttons and high side slits…….The midi tunic had a mandarin collar had a high fit and flare shape, sleeves that came about 2 inches below the elbow and super high slits. It had a separate band down the front and fabric loops and buttons. The sleeveless dress to the right had a deep v-neck, and a high front slit…..The top of the dress was fully lined from edge to edge, and stopped at the waist from which the slightly longer underskirt in the same fabric was attached……The unlined matching open front jacket with loose straight sleeves was the perfect cover up, for the dress, and many other things.

……………………….Today everyone is Irish!……..So Happy St. Patric’s Day to one and all!

…………………….I have now pretty much seen all of the European, and American Fashion shows for Fall 24′, and the one I personally liked the very best was…….CELINE…….This was a surprise for me, because over the past few years it has been good, but never a stand out for me, but Hedi Slimane hit this sleek collection out of the park!!!!!………….WHY I LIKED THIS SHOW……………The number one reason was the strong CONSISTANT MESSAGE from the first model to the last……All of the models wore their hair exactly the same way….slicked back in a chignon, and the make was consistent on all of the models. It sort of reminded me of Marissa Berenson during the 60s……Actually, the entire show reminded me of the 60s with a strong dose of Courreges, but it was ALL HEDI………It was for a young customer with all of the skirts and dresses super SHORT, though my guess would be there are longer options once buyers get to the showroom…..or else it will be extremely limited as to who can wear this very short length….The fabrics were beautiful……The large variety of jackets and skirts were well thought out to the last detail, and never strayed from the message…The dresses were all beautiful…..The embroideries were exquisite and couture looking…….All of the accessories….hats, jewelry, sunglasses hand bags and footwear were IMHO perfection…..I know there will be those women who will discount this collection because of the skirt length, but as I said I would think there would be other options in the showroom. ……Mr. Slimane kept true to the message, and it was STRONG and CLEAR….not ONE misstep…….and, for me…..PERFECT!

………………..Mr. Slimane’s details were restrained, but very beautiful. His color pallet was controlled….black, gray, white, and shades of pale terracotta and honey beige……He used leather and patent leather masterfully, and his faux furs add something special, and were not just gratuitous…….His embroideries were fun and youthful, but always sophisticated and chic……a marvelous collection!

……………………The CELINE show was everything I look for in a collection, and Hedi Slimane had it all….He checked all of my boxes……..Congratulations to him…………..You can see the collection in motion on YouTube. It was a unique show! You will see what I mean when you watch it!