The Show Must Go On.......Fashion Week Fall 09

Needless to say Fashion Week is pretty much what every Fashion Fiend lives for!!! All of fashions elite designers and models, as well as up and comings..gather at Bryant Park under the white tents to make a statement and introduce the trends they believe every fashionista should be drenched in and live for next season!!! Dramatically down sized by the recession, some of our favorite and most acclaimed designers failed to show up...on the run way that is. I'm sure they will be somewhere in our favorite department stores next season, hopeful that they outlive these economic times. The recession couldn't stop some designers, they either downsized their collections or productions, or played it safe by not being as edgy or trendier versus the past...and the results definitely and in some case unfortunately made a difference...

My Trend Report: So you ask your favorite fiend what should you be wearing come Fall 2009??

The mood will be warm, dark, and settle with colors like black, gold, tan, navy, burgundy, and a little green. Lots of Lace, Fur, Leather, Layers, Draping, Plaid, and Head Wear. Look to wear pieces with a fun play on shapes added to the shoulders, better known as the built out shoulder, (think Beyonce) and on simple tops and skirts, as well as Flapper dresses inspired by the late 1920's. OOH and 80's babies reign again, yes, but think a little more fitted than back in the day. There are a few more time periods thrown into fall fashion, like Victorian, and Grecian. Fall Fashion is all about working with what you have and reinventing fashion.

Fashion Week Fall 2009 Mini Recap

Herve Leger by Max Azria Ready to Wear

.....Offered nothing different from the past besides a darker pallet and little play on shape. I was desperately hoping to not see any bandage detail of any kind but needless to say I was disappointed. I guess we will definitely be seeing more bandage madness from our favorite starlets on the red carpet.

Derek Lam Ready to Wear

.....Almost had my heart at hello!!! This collection was everything it inspired to be but just was missing a little edge. Lam Created a fabulous collection by pairing leathers with furs, love it, and the perfect colors with the right textures and patterns. He created a collection that made sure any budget cautious fashionista wouldn't mind dropping a dime.

Jason Wu Ready to Wear

......Says he was inspired by fairy tales and that is just what his road to stardom is, a fairy tale. Put on the fashion map by our fashion fab First Lady Michelle O., Mr. Wu kept it sophisticated and stayed true to his design method. I wasn't crazy about his collection but I love to see Young designers shine!!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Ready to Wear

....Was everything I wasn't expecting. Normally a designer that steals my young heart, Marc let me down. His collection was inspired by the late eighties and reminded me of a fabulous girl going mountain climbing. The collection paired knits, plaids, strips wools and patterned leggings that all will probably be a bit more fab as pieces rather than paired. A girl is sure to stay warm in this collection if nothing else. He also had a few dresses that played on lace and Victorian detail. I still love Marc none the less and he will always have my heart before he even says hello...






Dennis Basso Ready to Wear

........ Didn't let the recession stop him, he showed up and showed out!!! Who cares what was underneath the FURS on the runway, they are definitely something to live for and live in! I bet you Peta is having a meeting as I type. The detailing on these sleek, chic, sophisticated garbs are insane. I need one of these coats, but I probably will not be getting one any time soon..maybe I'll start a get Chloe-a-Dennis-Basso-Fur-Fund... No seriously

Tracy Reese Ready to Wear

.....Wasn't a cohesive collection at all. Reese's collection was obviously inspired by a catholic school girl but definitely fell short of making a statement. She played with floral prints, knee socks, leather gloves, and knits. She was another designer who's collection would probably work better as pieces than as whole, all can say is.....at least she tried



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Smooches,

Chloe Elle

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