Elie Saab....Fall 2009..........bringing back old Hollywood

A little edgier (like the peace sign cut out in glittery black gown), but very reminiscent of old Hollywood glamor...back when movie stars at least pretended to have grace and elegance!!

Christian Dior.....Fall 2009, rtw

A leader in fashion, French designer Christian Dior, started the house of Dior in 1947. Directly after the war, Dior designed a most opulent line that included bustiers, shapely silhouettes and full and billowing skirts. Harper Bazaar's, Carmel Snow called it the "New Look" and he was soon deemed one of the most popular French designers in history. He passed in 1957 and Yves Saint Laurent took over the House of Dior. The topfoto picture is from the 1960 collection. See the similarities in hem detailing (scroll down to last two photos in this post)























































Functional, feminine, close to the body billowy, sculptural, color boldness........I like it all. Longer lengths and basic silhouettes....colored in with detailed hems, pleating, draping and sumptuous fabrics and colors. Even the shade of gray, in suit, is luxurious.

The paisley prints and use of chiffon bring to mind exotic India.


The entire collection is super elegant as in Hollywood glamor in days gone by.

Marchesa.......Spring 2009

Sculptural with couture detail......these are sublime! style.com

Carlos Miele......Fall 2009

Carlos Miele is a favorite designer of mine. Haute couture (elegant sewing)...absolutely! I think that Marlene Deitrich, Hedy Lamarr, June Blair, Leigh Snowden and all those fabulous women from days gone by........would revel in the slinky feminine and understated gowns shown this year.

Christian Dior..couture...an artful sculptural visual feast

Let them eat cake!