WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards: Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture

September 17, 2017, 6:18 pm

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Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture Fall 2017

Well, well, well...that's a train...and a slit...and that hair???

Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture Fall 2017

Jessica Biel wore this blush/nude and silver sequined gown from British fashion brand Ralph & Russo and their Couture Fall 2017 collection. The gown is quite a stunner and very sexy/dramatic. I do like the batwing-type sleeves and juxtaposition of the blush/nude silk chiffon with the silver sequined fabric. I think the dress looks good on Jessica (hello, she's GORGEOUS!) but I just wasn't a fan of that Pageant-like Hair. It instantly took it to "Too Mucheey" Land, if you ask me. There's A LOT already going on with the dress, that she just needed clean sleek hair--kind of like the runway model.

Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture Fall 2017

On a good note: I did like those strappy heels!

Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture Fall 2017

Overall, I wouldn't give Jessica 9.00 out of 10 for this but maybe a 7.5...if you had to "Gown Score" it. What do you guys think? Sexy Good or...Too Mucheeey??

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WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Nicole Kidman in Calvin Klein

September 17, 2017, 6:34 pm

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Nicole Kidman in Calvin Klein by Appointment

"Big Little Lies" actress--and Fashion Diva--Nicole Kidman wore this red gown to the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards...

Nicole Kidman in Calvin Klein by Appointment

The tea-length dress was from "Calvin Klein By Appointment" which I guess is a fancy schmancy way of saying "custom" or "Couture" or... "By Appointment". In other words, YOU HAVE TO BE A BIG A-LIST STAR to get an appointment and to get a custom dress made for you! The new-ish Creative Director for Calvin Klein is Raf Simons (formerly of Dior as you all know!) and by the style of this, it does have a somewhat Raf Simons vibe...

Nicole Kidman in Calvin Klein by Appointment

The style had a multi-seamed halter top section featuring sequined rope/ties...

And a very, very...VERY FULL (about 20 yards full!) of skirt, which by the looks of it, Kidman was LOVING.

Did YOU guys LOVE this dress on Nicole Kidman? let me know!

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WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards: Tessa Thompson in Rosie Assoulin

September 17, 2017, 6:40 pm

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Tessa Thompson in Rosie Assoulin Resort 2018

HBO's Westworld star Tessa Thompson wore this colorful gown from Brooklyn-born NYC-based designer Rosie Assoulin and her Resort 2018 collection. The halter-style fan-pleated dress was definitely something "different" and "unexpected" for a big awards show red carpet, especially one such as the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards. This style I would expect more at Cannes, for example but definitely NOT the Emmys. For that, I applaud her! I love when actresses take chances and especially good ones. I am sure there may be some "fashion naysayers" out there---I can hear them right now saying "Oh my God Nick, this dress looks like she's in the cast of 'Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat"! ...

Tessa Thompson in Rosie Assoulin Resort 2018

Well kids, I liked it! I though she looked modern, very "fashion forward" and it didn't bore me to tears (like many recent red carpet awards show gowns I have seen!).

Tessa Thompson in Rosie Assoulin Resort 2018

Loved all those pieces on the top...as well as her slicked back hairstyle.

Tessa Thompson in Rosie Assoulin Resort 2018

So...tell me what you guys thought? Was Tessa a Fashion Red Carpet YES? Or...a Cast member from "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat"? let me know!

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WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Jane Fonda in Brandon Maxwell

September 17, 2017, 7:51 pm

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Jane Fonda in Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018

The DIVA has arrived...and she's in Bubblegum Pink! The one and only Jane Fonda wore a bubblegum pink colored gown from Brandon Maxwell's most recent Spring 2018 collection, which he showed last week as part of New York Fashion Week (Read the RECAP of his collection HERE)...

Jane Fonda in Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018

The gown featured a slightly bell-shaped sleeves, a fitted waist, a column/fitted skirt section...

Jane Fonda in Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018

As well as an open back (but "bra-strap friendly"), and back "fall"/train for a little bit of drama. I liked this gown and especially the color on Jane. The hair, however seemed a bit too "severe" for her. She claims to have been inspired by Gwen Stefani and I think with the hair she took the influence one step too far...

Jane Fonda in Brandon Maxwell Spring 2018

And take a look at those diamonds and emeralds!!! WOWZA!!!!

What did you think of Jane Fonda at the 2017 Emmys? Red Carpet Fab or "Barbie-licious"?

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WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Angela Sarafyan in Elizabeth Kennedy

September 17, 2017, 8:18 pm

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Angela Sarafyan in Elizabeth Kennedy Resort 2018

"Westworld" actress Angela Sarafyan looked gorgeous in this chartreuse colored gown from NYC-based designer Elizabeth Kennedy. Kennedy-- honed her gown-designing skills being the senior designer for Isaac Mizrahi as well as J. Mendel and in addition, spearheaded the launch of Donna Karan Atelier. This gown is from her Resort 2018 collection and features...

Angela Sarafyan in Elizabeth Kennedy Resort 2018

An off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, voluminous sleeves with "Elizabethan" smocking details...

Angela Sarafyan in Elizabeth Kennedy Resort 2018

And a fit-and-flare silhouette with center front slit. I really liked this gown for its style, sleeve detail and BOLD color. And Angela's soft-and-sexy hair was lovely as well!

What did YOU GUYS think? Was Angela a "Westworld" Queen or Noty-so-Mucheey? let me know!

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WHO WORE WHAT?.....2017 Primetime Emmy Awards 2017: Priyanka Chopra in Balmain

September 18, 2017, 12:05 am

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Priyanka Chopra in Balmain

Three words: Shut It Down. Leave it to Priyanka Chopra to show up looking like a Modern & Chic "Game of Thrones" Queen of Winterfell! The stunning "Quantico" star and former "Miss World" looked HOT in a sequined and feathered gown from the French fashion house of Balmain...

Priyanka Chopra in Balmain

The design featured silver crystal fan-like details, HUGE jeweled sequins across the neck and armholes and a gown skirt which ended up in a semi-mermaid shape of white feathers...

Priyanka Chopra in Balmain

Loved this look, loved the dress and loved everything else Priyanka did--make-up, hair and styling-wise. Last year, she was one of my Best Dressed picks for the 2016 Emmys in that red Custom Jason Wu gown and this year, Priyanka stuns again: Two for two Darling!

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FASHION SCHOOL WITH NICK.....How to Drape a Dartless Bodice!

September 19, 2017, 6:15 pm

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Dartless Sequins: Nick Verreos shows How to Drape a Dartless Bodice--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel

This is one of my FAVORITE DRAPING TIPS that I learned from my very, very...VERY AMAZING seamstresses. They have taught me a lot through the years and I wanted to share this with my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel followers and viewers. For many, many years I would drape silk chiffon (or tulle-backed) sequined bodices for my NIKOLAKI gowns using darts--because I din't know of any other choices...

Nick Verreos "How To Drape a Dartless Bodice"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel

It wasn't until one of my seamstresses--while sewing one of my gowns--stopped me and said "NICK! Why are you putting a dart and ruining the sequins??" I told her "well, isn't the fabric a woven fabric so...it must have a dart...". NO!!...

No Dart Draping: Nick Verreos draping a dartless bodice for sequined chiffon/tulle fabrics, "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel

My seamstress schooled me; she taught me how to drape a sequined chiffon fabric for a bodice WITHOUT including a dart that would ruin the sequined fabrication. After that, it was DONE & DONE. And now, I'm passing this draping couture tip on to you!

Click below to watch "How To Drape a Dartless Bodice" on "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel:

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NICK APPEARANCES.....KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special--RECAP!

September 20, 2017, 10:12 am

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Red Carpet Style: Stylist Anya Sarre and Fashion Designer/FIDM Host & Spokesperson Nick Verreos--KTLA's "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, filmed at FIDM Museum

If you have been keeping up with my BLOG here--and all my "Who Wore What? 2017 Emmys Red Carpet" posts, I'm sure you already knew that this past Sunday were the 69th Annual Emmy Awards...

"Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" KTLA TV Special--Anya Sarre and Nick Verreos--at FIDM Museum's 11th Art of Outstanding Television Costume Design Exhibition, Downtown Los Angeles

In advance of the 2017 Emmys, I had the pleasure (and LOTS OF FUN!) to be part of an Emmy's TV Special filmed at the fabulous FIDM Museum's 11th Annual Art of Outstanding Television Costume Design Exhibition on KTLA-5 TV called "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready". Along with host--and stylist/lifestyle expert--Anya Sarre, I was invited to provide special Emmys Costumes commentary plus show some of my latestNIKOLAKIgowns, discussing possible trends we might see on the 2017 Emmys Red Carpet.

As the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM and FIDM Museum Spokesperson, I was honored to educate the viewing public on some of the wonderful costumes we have in our latest exhibit and give some "Inside Dish" on the Emmy-nominated ones. Here is my Behind-the-Scenes BLOG RECAP with lots of photos of us filming as well as my beautiful NIKOLAKI gowns, modeled by three of my favorite models Amanda, Amber and Brianna from L.A. Models Runway...

NIKOLAKI Gowns Red Carpet Trend Presentation:

Red Carpet Divas: (L to R) Models Brianna Barnes and Amber Lindauer wearing NIKOLAKI aquamarine silk duchesse mermaid-shaped gown (L) and silver and celadon-colored silk ziberline and chiffon sequined bias-cut one shoulder gown (R)--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Sequined Grecian Goddess: Model Amber Lindauer in NIKOLAKI"Grecian Goddess"-inspired celadon-colored silk ziberline and silver silk chiffon sequined bias-cut gown--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Mermaid Princess: Model Brianna Barnes in NIKOLAKI aquamarine colored silk duchesse gown with draped details and jeweled neckline embellishment--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Sansa Stark Chic: Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI aquamarine silk chiffon draped halter gown with attached capes and jeweled waist detail--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Fuchsia Alta Moda: Model Amber Lindauer in NIKOLAKI coral silk ziberline and bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin ballgown--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Red on the Red Carpet: Model Brianna Barnes in NIKOLAKI strapless red silk ziberline mermaid-shaped gown with inseam pockets and cascade folded back train--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Gown Gorgeous: Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI raspberry colored silk satin organza one shoulder hand-pleated and draped ballgown--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Eyeing the Emmy: Models in our NIKOLAKI gowns, standing next to an Emmy Award--FIDM Museum 11th Annual Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition

Three Style Musketeers--(L to R) Anya Sarre, the SPARKLING Kimberly Cornell ("Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" Executive Producer) and Nick Verreos--KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum

Fun Times: Nick Verreos on air with Anya Sarre on KTLA's "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special

That's a Wrap!--Nick Verreos and Anya Sarre KTLA "Countdown to the Emmys: Red Carpet Ready" TV Special, FIDM Museum 11th Annual Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition

In case you missed the One Hour TV Special...
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RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: Gucci Spring/Summer 2018

September 20, 2017, 5:14 pm

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Gucci Spring 2018

WHAT: Gucci Spring/Summer 2018. Ever since 2015 when Gucci named Alessandro Michele as its Creative Director, he has transformed the brand, bringing in a vintage/geek-chic/retro/eccentric fabulousness that makes fashion editors and street fashionistas alike, all shake with excitement. This "Alessandro Michele" look--or "Gucciness" was in FULL GLAMAZON mode at the latest offering from the Italian fashion house.

Gucci Spring 2018 stage and runway

Disco Inspired--Photos from late 70's NYC nightclub scenes including Angles, Infinity 1977, La Farfalle 1978 and Studio 54 1977

INSPIRATION: The inspiration of the show involved "The act of creation...as an act of resistance", influenced by antiquity as it read in the show notes. This was highlighted by the runway stage which included to-scale replicas of tombs, statues, classical artifacts of ancient Rome, India, Egypt and Greece. The runway itself was supposed to represent the Tiber river (see the blue color!). But, when one finally saw the collection, it was more late 70's/early 80's High-Glam Disco than Grecian Goddess draped gowns...

Gucci Spring 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: 108 total looks! There was high teased & feathered hair, bedazzled 80's track suits, jumpsuits, 70's jigsaw puzzle leather bomber jackets, UBER large and wide shoulder padded jackets, lots and lots of SEQUINS(!), "grandma" sweater suits, "GUCCY" bags, 80's braided headbands, jeweled "GG" pins, "Devo" sunglasses, Asiana influences, medieval costume tendencies, snakes, bunnies, tigers, birds, horses...a potpourri of decades and style influences.

COLORS: Pink, canary yellow, blue, violets, chartreuse, neon hues.

Collection Highlights:

Gucci Spring 2018

Alessandro Michele also paid homage to Elton John and the stage costumes that were created for him by Bob Mackie. Especially the shiny tracksuits which were a staple for the flashy performer (above right).

Gucci Spring 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: Versace Spring/Summer 2018

September 23, 2017, 11:44 am

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WHAT: Versace Spring/Summer 2018. The Versace "tribute" Collection. It has been 20 years since Gianni Versace's death and his sister, Donatella, who took the realm as Creative Director for the iconic Italian fashion house, decided to pay an homage to her brother. At the conclusion of the Versace Spring 2018 Collection, the curtains opened to show Carla (Bruni-Sarkozy), Claudia (Schiffer), Naomi (Campbell), Cindy (Crawford) and Helena (Christensen): Some of the TOP ORIGINAL SUPERMODELS and Gianni Versace Model Muses...in Versace gold chainmail dresses...

Bow Down to the Divas: (L to R) Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen--Versace "Tribute" Collection Spring/Summer 2018

Gianni and his Girls: Gianni Versace and the 90's Supermodels including (L to R) Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Carla Bruni, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Yazmeen Ghauri, Nedege, Helena Christensen, Linda Evangelista, Karen Mulder and Beverly Peel--Gianni Versace Spring 1992

INSPIRATION: According to the New York Times: Donatella went into the archives: a 10,760-square-foot storage facility in Novara, Italy, a town west of Milan, which houses 13,000 pieces by Mr. Versace. And she came out with a collection that would be a celebration of 12 classic prints her brother created between 1991 and 1997, including the “Warhol” (a primary-colored riot of Marilyn and James Dean portraits), the animalière (leopard) and the baroque (ornate gold squiggles). And while she remade a few pieces in their entirety, most she decided to reclaim via her own specifications: more day wear, sharper shoulders, fewer slits. What would her brother say about the result? Ms. Versace laughed. “Bitch!” Then she added, “No, he’d love it.”

Then & Now:

Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1991 "Pop Art" Collection and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Christy Turlington modeling sequined "Vogue Magazine" Jumpsuit--Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1991 "Pop Art" Collection and Kaia Gerber (Cindy Crawford's 16-year old daughter) modeling the Spring 2018 version, Versace Spring 2018

Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 ad featuring Yazmeen Ghauri and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 featuring Linda Evangelista and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1992 featuring Linda Evangelista and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Model Yazmeen Ghauri in Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Models Trish Goff, Shalom Harlow and Amber Valletta in Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 Richard Avedon ad, and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1997 and Versace Spring/Summer 2018

Collection Highlights:

Versace Spring/Summer 2018

(L to R) Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen with Donatella Versace (center front)--Versace Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: Moschino Spring 2018

September 25, 2017, 9:16 am

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WHAT: Moschino Spring/Summer 2018. Jeremy Scott was inspired by "Biker Ballerina's", "My Little Pony" and Climate Change via gorgeous "FTD Bouquet"-like creations...

Then & Now: Model Cindy Crawford (L) wore a biker jacket in a Vogue 1991 Peter Lindbergh photo shoot and...this time around, her 16-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber opened the Moschino SS 2018 show in a biker jacket. Naturally.

TRENDS: Biker jackets; tutu's; fishnets; Flower dresses.

Collection Highlights:

Moschino Spring 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: MSGM Spring 2018

September 26, 2017, 10:04 am

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WHAT: MSGM Spring/Summer 2018. Massimo Giorgetti--who left the post of creative director at Pucci last April--called his collection "Hue/Saturation", saying it's the key you hit on Photoshop to manipulate tonal hues. Seen on the runway were street styles, raw edges, worn sweaters, sequins, a mix of hip-hop and 80's/90's sexy chic.

Designer Massimo Giorgetti

TRENDS: Neon Colors; 80's Pouffy Sleeves; Plasticized fabric; oversized jackets/coats;

COLORS: BRIGHT! LOTS! Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Neon Blue, Canary/Highlighter Yellow.

Collection Highlights:

MSGM Spring 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018

September 26, 2017, 11:10 am

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WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018. This was the 2nd show within 24 hours for Dolce & Gabbana. The 1st show was a "secret show" filled with millennials as models and clients as the audience (See video of the full show below). This second show had the millennials sitting front row and the theme was "Queen of Hearts". Based off of the universal topic of love, the designers used the actual Queen of Hearts from a deck of cards as a -not so subtle- inspiration and decorated everything from dresses to suiting with the Queens image.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018

TRENDS: Queen of Hearts, Fruit and Vegetable Prints, Cherubim Prints and the return of lingerie exposed dresses.

COLORS: Ruby Red, Canary Yellow, Baby Blue, Tangerine

Collection Highlights:

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2018

September 28, 2017, 9:32 am

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WHAT: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2018.

Pillow Divas: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2018

INSPIRATION: Maison Margiela Creative Director John Galliano says he was inspired by "proposing a new glamour...dressing in haste" , so...there was a traveler going from airplane to airplane, airport to airport (there were lots of luggage tags on the runway), and doing outfit changes--kind of--during their travels...

Priority Style: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Wonderfully--and BEAUTIFULLY done!--deconstructed mackintoshes (raincoats), ostrich feather embellishments, and (MY FAVORITE!), squishy pillow bags (can be used as actual pillows perhaps? If that Business Class pillow isn't plushy enough?).

Collection Highlights:

Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Christian Dior RTW Spring/Summer 2018

September 28, 2017, 10:47 am

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Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2018

Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Christian Dior

WHAT: Christian Dior Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2018.

INSPIRATION:Christian Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri loves to celebrate women, Feminism (check out her new t-shirt!), as well as female artists. Therefore, for Spring 2018, the inspirations are: Feminism, Women, Female Artists and 70's Parisian Boho.

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Tulle covered French berets; leather; polka dots; checks; slimmed-down "Le Bar" suit; "Dior Ballerinas" in tulle overskirts; wide leg trousers; Mary Jane shoes; late 70's/early 80's Dior logo bags. Colors included black, pink,

Collection Highlights:

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Saint Laurent Spring 2018

September 29, 2017, 10:37 am

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WHAT: Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2018. Saint Laurent (yes, the same as YSL, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.) Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello (he, of the UBER SEXY leather mini dresses adored by the SUPER SKINNY Supermodels), showed his latest collection for the famed French fashion house at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You cannot get any more French than that...

Under the Eiffel Tower: Saint Laurent Spring 2018

INSPIRATION: "That girl of Saint Laurent--she wants to have fun!", according to Vaccarello. The collection was a Fashion Journey through the Yves Saint Laurent Girl--from Safari and Marrakech to see-through eroticism to Haute Couture Pouf Fabulousness....

Then & Now:

Feathered Beauty: (L to R) Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer Haute Couture 1979 and look from Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2018

Pouf YSL: (L to R) Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1988 and Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2018

Haute Lapel: (L to R) Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1980 "Poets and Shakespeare" Collection, and Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2018

L'Afrique: Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1990 as seen on Yves Saint Laurent Muse Guinea-born model Katoucha Niane, and Saint Laurent Spring 2018

See-Through Yves: Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1999 sheer blouse look as modeled by Karen Elson, and Saint Laurent Spring 2018

Collection Highlights:

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: BALMAIN Spring 2018

September 30, 2017, 2:58 pm

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WHAT: Balmain Spring/Summer 2018. Designer Olivier Rousteing showed his latest collection at Paris'Palais Garnier, a location dear to the designer's heart, since he first visited when he was ten (he's an "Old Soul" at 32, in terms of Fashion Years)...

Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing--Balmain Spring/Summer 2018 Finale

Palais Garnier, Paris France

INSPIRATION: Paris. France. Models. Naturally.

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: It's BALMIAN...and it's Olivier Rousteing...so...UBER sexy/Body-con/Sequins/Model Dressing/Going-out-to-the-Club-wear. Lots of black and white; leather; jeweled crystals; fringe; volants/ruffles; logo t-shirts/sweatshirts; boucle suitings; fishnet dressing.

Collection Highlights:

Balmain Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: VALENTINO Spring 2018

October 2, 2017, 10:05 am

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WHAT: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018. Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli brought GLAMOUR and fabulous fashion back to the runways. Tired of "disposable fashion"? Athleisure? Too many t-shirts and jeans? If you have all the money in the world (and perhaps $5,000 to spend on a gorgeously-made plastic "Moto" jacket with silver paillettes?), then look no further than Valentino's latest Spring/Summer 2018 offering.

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

INSPIRATION: Piccioli decided to "make the ordinary extraordinary" by creating very "utilitarian "sportswear"-influenced pieces such as a racer-back (and front!) tank, trench coat, cargo pants, tank dress...the aforementioned moto jacket...into some of the most beautiful, effortless and elegantly feminine clothes.

Plastic (and sequined!) Moto Trench: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

Les Volants: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018 ruffle detail

Paillete Tanks: Valentino Spring/Summer 2018 sequined dress details

COLORS: Pinks, chartreuse, bone, apple green, black, "Valentino Red" (of course!), spring flower prints.

Collection Highlights:

Valentino Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: CHANEL Spring 2018

October 4, 2017, 9:38 am

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WHAT: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018. For Spring/Summer 2018, Karl Lagerfeld turned his runway into a waterfall/vegetation-filled stage with models in plastic capelets that looked a bit Costa Rican rain-forest (it was supposed to be the South of France) and a bit 1960's Space-age Courreges-meets-Paco Rabanne...but in Chanel.

Rain Forest Parisenne: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

Waterfall Chic: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

COLORS: Dusty pinks, baby blues, deep violet, lemon yellow; mint green; black and white; pale orange;

Chanel bags, Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

Space Age Rain Boot: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

Flange-fab: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

Ready for the Rain: Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: PLASTIC Raincoat Fashion Divas; plastic capelets; culottes; plastic boots; plastic visor/rain hats; asymmetrical "criss-cross" folding; sleeve FLANGES...

Collection Highlights:

Chanel Spring/Summer 2018

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RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen Spring 2018

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WHAT: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018. Creative Director for Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton's new Spring/Summer collection shown in Paris Fashion Week.

INSPIRATION: The gardens of Great Dixter (above), the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, was the main inspiration for Sarah Burton and her design team. There were also the very McQueen touches of Medieval, Punk and semi-deconstructed beauty.

Flower Corsets: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018

Modern Trench: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018

TRENDS: Oversized jackets; trench coats; tea-length/midi dresses; plaid punk; flower applique; tulle dresses; brocade.

Collection Highlights:

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018

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