Romance was in the air at the Toni Maticevski Fall /Winter 2010 show. Long romantic flowing pale skirts with sequins and gold leaves floated down the runway on fairy like creatures. It was Soft Sophisticated Feminine Elegance… It made you want to fall in Love. Black fitted long evening gowns covered in mounds of detail and lace were soon to follow… It made you want to have an Affair. This Aussie certainly knows how to dress the lady for the party and making the party all about the lady. A sequined black bra reminiscent of Madonna’s early 1990’s World Tour kept popping into play…we will see if it works this decade for the fall.
— Fauncine Crane
Photos by Nari Kim
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The fashion world lost a creative genius during these last few whirlwind hours. Lee Alexander McQueen, London born, worldwide known, suffered from death in the form of taking his own life. Not much is known at this point of how or exactly when, rightfully so, as the media is respectfully asked to refrain from intruding on McQueen’s family and friends’ mourning process. But what we do know of the former designer of the House of Givenchy, is that an amazing talent and mighty force in the world of fashion was taken from us in a devastating way. Many can speculate why McQueen chose to take his own life, as his own mother, [with whom (from sources) he had an extremely close bond] died recently.
All of us at Modern Glossy, are incredibly saddened at the news, and we’re honored to have shared and to have experienced a world with someone so visionary and larger than life. Mere days away from his McQ showing at Milk Studios, Lee Alexander McQueen is gone from our lives, no longer creating, no longer able to inspire others with his future creations. It is a dark day in the fashion world, and many of us are left asking why.
But, why, is the wrong question to ask. The right question is how.How can we remember Alexander McQueen.
We can remember him as a man with incredible passion and drive, incredible talent, and one of the greatest modern day fashion designers of our lifetimes. Lee Alexander McQueen, you will be truly and sorely missed
—Rachel Em
Almost blizzard-like conditions didn’t stop the fashion crowd from checking out the Eryn Brinie Fall/Winter 2010 presentation at the Soho flagship store. Once inside, we warmed up with spiked hot apple cider to a showing of twenty easy to wear and layered looks. Youthful, almost schoolboyish pieces were given a feminine touch through lightly puffed shoulders, delicately tucked fabric, or a simply placed bow. Fresh details like asymmetrical pockets and collars, cropped sleeves, and new silhouettes gave a modern twist to familiar classic pieces. The Isabella trench was a standout, with its bold but fluttery kimono-esque sleeves that reveal flashes of rich lace lining. Paired with black leggings or skinny pants, Eryn Brinie provides basics with an effortless yet trendy style to fall for this autumn.—Nari Kim
Watch our exclusive video of the presentation and see the entire collection below. Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn & Nari Kim.
Jsong’s fashion show was inspired by nature’s garden— elegant, wearable garments such as tulle skirts, Chiffon fishtail dresses, dancer gowns, sequined dresses, and handmade leaf wool jackets. The collection featured rich details and a pleasing, colorful pallate. The clothing itself seemed to transform the woman into something otherworldly, like a Pre-Raphaelite sylph.
Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
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See JSong’s Collection online here.