Elie Saab Fall 2009 Couture

my take on this collection- ive been following his career since 2002 and im surprised that Elie Saab made an all-white collection for fall 2009.

the collection focused more on the surface decorations,be it applique,beading,feathers,flowers and crystals.i felt that it the point of view was for a more younger customer.however,that being said,he also showed long dresses,that in my opinion looked like a totally separate collection.

plus marks for the intricate beading,appliques of his full collection.

minus points for his point of view.

photos courtesy of style.com

Kris Van Assche Spring 2010

Dissonance was the theme of the spring 2010 collection of kris van Assche .he took the idea of east and west,cultures that are unique and different and blended them together.Assche conjured up the image of a North African in new York and took the western suit and deconstructed it paired it with very kurta like tops,bermudas,or lengthened its proportions,or short-over-leggings and finishing it with gladiator sandals.

speaking of gladiator sandals,i just bought a pair in Brands,a Men's specialty store in Qatar.me lovey lovey the black faux leather sandals that had straps you can tie up or down .i had fun wearing yesterday.all over Doha.i was even approached by someone and asked where i bought it.see???

trend alert!!!
if you see someone wearing the gladiator sandals matched with a long suit and bermudas this early,,,well dont be surprised if i caught early on.however that being said,,,the short-over-legging thing?hmmmmmmmm....

ill keep you posted...
photos courtesy of mens style.com

Ralph Lauren FW 09

have to note that his collection hit a right note for me.beautiful,beautiful beautiful..
photos courtesy of style.com

Helmut Lang FW09

and Helmut lang's FW09 collection makes me covet ,covet and COVET!!!!

start with the pair of black boots,the layered shirts,the hoodie.......arrrgggghhhhhh!!!!

and i hope to look like these come early fall....

covetable........

photos courtesy of mens style.com

Louis Vuitton FW09 trend

as seen in Louis Vuitton FW09 are the bunny ears that are wired or attached to a headband.does it remind you of a cartoon character?

i showed it to a client of mine while asking me this question-"i want something new for my coiffure."she gasped and flipped!

"i dnt want to attend a party looking like a rabbit!"

well said dear,well said....

if this trend starts here in doha..........oh well..............

Perfection!!!

be mesmerized by the illustration of Jordi Labanda from spain.

i love the illustration as it perfectly screams human!

could i ever possibly draw like that?

hope so.

update later on fall collections.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2009 Estien Quijano

a few years ago,i had the chance of working with Dave Estien Quijano.during that time which was in 1997,we were starting out as store managers for Tina Maristela Ocampo and Ricco Ocampo.

fast forward 2002,i had to leave Philippines and work here in Qatar,Dave as loyal to the brand we were working for decided to stay.

i always invited him to work here in Qatar,partly because i know he is very talented,organized and above all passionate in fashion.

it didnt come as a surprise to me that when he left TMO,he would follow his dream as a designer.

armed with guts and experience,he is now a front runner in avante garde Philippine Fashion.

He recently closed Philippine Fashion Week 2009,with 60 models(whew!)featuring Sebina Fabric(pina and bamboo).

love all the pics,Sir Dave,though i cant publish all due to the half naked tsu-tsu,but hey i selected the best designs so i could feature you in my blog.

air kisses,

koko