WILLIAMS FOR BOY

Feature: Boy by Band of Outsiders. A few months ago, I featured Boy by Band of Outsiders, which I liked for its classic take on androgyny. I recently stumbled on these images, modeled by Michelle Williams, who I love. I'm going to celebrate polaroid photography until it's not available anymore in the near future.

Via Alice.
Images courtesy of Boy.

Nozomi Ishiguro

Feature: Nozomi Ishiguro. Japanese designer, Nozomi Ishiguro, is a combination of Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garçons. The zipper pants and excessively layered clothing is both eclectic and funky without being tacky. The overwhelming knits on top of unconventional bottoms -- are those pants or a skirt? -- make this collection as creative than it is original. Ishiguro has a way of incorporating Fall trends, yet making them the brand's own. You should judge for yourself (especially if you pay attention to parts of the whole.)

Via Fashionpirates.
Images courtesy of Nozomi Ishiguro.

EMANUEL UNGARO

Feature: Emanuel Ungaro. Back from a short hiatus, I bring you some of my favorite Fall collections this week. Since I've noticed certain collections receiving notoriety and others not so much, I'm going to try to focus on underrated collections this upcoming season. (We all know about YSL's severely futuristic androgyny and Prada's lace...) From fashion week in Paris, Emanuel Ungaro 's Esteban Cortazar chose to keep it soft and constructed. The necklines on his sweaters and the draping techniques give the looks an effortless yet artistic appeal.

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style.com

ROLAND MOURET

Feature: Roland Mouret. Although Roland Mouret appeals to a more formal side of my aesthetics, I always appreciate the folds and cuts that accentuate female curves in his designs. While ironically, only non-curvy women seem to don his dresses, I can appreciate the intelligence that went into designing these innovative silhouettes for his Fall 2008 collection.

I also love the shoes.


Dresses found at net-a-porter.com

Images courtesy of style.com

JUNYA WATANABE

Feature: Junya Watanabe. As bloggers enthusiastically cite their favorite fall fashion collections, I have not fully thought my inspirations through. Although there are the usual suspects like Isabel Marant and Phillip Lim, I want some avant-garde influences. And then the thought occurred to me: "Did I miss out on everyone freaking out about Junya Watanbe's Fall 2008?" I normally crop out the heads, but in this entry, I contemplated cropping out the body because I'm so mesmerized by the styling on top. When I regained my senses, however, I realized that the pieces themselves were unbelievably understated, interesting, and innovative. Oh Junya! Thank you for your contributions to fashion.

I just wanted to mention that I love what that woman on the left hand side is wearing (the blue is magnificent) and her pensive expression as she watches the runway.

Please check out the entire collection at style.com

FUTURE CLASSICS

Feature: Future Classics. Do you ever just come across a design label who just gets it? Future classics embodies everything I want with draping, fabrics, and styling. The minimalist distortions of body proportions still flatter with the sleeve details. This is what I want from "fashion."

Images courtesy of futureclassicsfashion.com

ERYN BRINIÉ

Feature: Eryn Brinié. Korean fashion chain, Eryn Brinié, recently opened their first North American boutique in SoHo. With a refreshingly ethereal appeal, EB is an affordable option for feminine and simple flowly pieces. I especially love how they capitalize on trends without making them "trendy." (Located at 501 Broadway.)

Images courtesy of erynbrinie.com

ACNE RETURNS

Feature: Acne Fall accessories. I've concluded that I want one of each thing in the dark gray wool or perhaps, black leather. But really, if I'm going to be honest, I just love these images.

Images courtesy of acnestudios.com

STONE AND HONEY

Feature: Stone and Honey. I don't wear much jewelry but I do have one classic handmade necklace by Portland designer: Small Things. It is the one recognizable piece of jewelry that I wear with pretty much everything -- so to my delight, Small Things launched a new jewelry line with delicate gold and silver pendants. I really love delicate chains and natural shapes of the honeycombs. (They're also affordable at $65 a piece!)

Images courtesy of stoneandhoney.com

JIL SANDER

Feature: Jil Sander. As promised, here is my attempt at including menswear. I turn to Jil Sander to highlight the art of fitting jackets and pants. The first suit is perfect -- end of story. Thank you Raf Simons.

Images courtesy of men.style.com

LIMI FEU

Feature: Limi Feu. Yohji Yamamoto's daughter, Limi, seems to be following in her father's footsteps from a female perspective. This -- dare I say -- pretty Fall 2008 collection clearly draws on her familial influences but updates it with a dash of youthfulness and femininity. The collection's proportions shows that however different, the apple does not fall too far from the tree.

I normally crop the eyes and hair out of images to focus on the design of the clothes, but in this instance, I think the hats contribute to the overall aesthetic of the Limi Feu line.


Images courtesy of style.com

DRIES VAN NOTEN

Feature: Dries Van Noten Fall 2008. It is that time of year again when intellectual artsy types clamor for the dyes and textures of Dries Van Noten. Drawing from the juxaposed prints of their spring collection, their fall line promises more subdued and simplified (by comparison) pieces. The undeniable appeal of this fall collection provides enormous potential for layering this fall. What's more? Dries Van Noten's detailed shots of their fall line gives me a warm tingly sensation that won't go away anytime soon.

As for the last image, I thought I'd never say this but this collection makes me want to wear printed sequins on everything for the rest of my life.

Images courtesy of driesvannoten.be

ACNE

Feature: Acne injects bloated minimalism into their Fall 2008 collection that makes it both proper and edgy. Sorry animal lovers, I am on the lookout for leather jackets at the moment so they are the central theme to this post. In addition, I featured some of my favorite layered looks for their menswear for fall.

Sans the strange wide leg khaki trouser for the gent, I am in love with the second to last outfit!




Images courtesy of acnestudios.com

LEROY & PERRY

Feature: Leroy & Perry. Lutz and Patmos' new green line at Barney's Co-op includes this gorgeous handknit vest made from the organic cotton of 100% recycled t-shirts ($268). Beyond the environmentally friendly aspect, this gorgeous vest feels light and could go over any basic outfit. These images just don't do this vest justice...

Images courtesy of barneyscoop.com

VENA CAVA

Feature: Vena Cava A/W 2008. Although Vena Cava's runway presentation did not impress me, I like the styling of their collection for the label's website. After getting the Suzuki dress today at Barney's Co-op sale, I realized how flattering Vena Cava's dresses can be during any season. Their dresses have a multi-seasonal appeal because of their consistent color scheme and versatile cuts. I plan on wearing my dress for my going-away dinner this summer but also throughout the fall under sweaters!

Images courtesy of venacavanyc.com