The sky didn’t fall, even when it opened. The VMAs landed smack in the middle of Fashion Week and threatened to rain on their stargazing parade, but in the end after all the wailing, teeth-gnashing, and prophesies of doom an awful awards show could not spoil the celebrity turnout in the front rows.
December 03, 2007
VMAS vs FASHION WEEK
Model Watch!
All week during fashion week it was actually someone’s job to keep track of which models opened and closed the big shows. Award points based on the number and importance of shows each model walked in — we can reveal who made the biggest splash during fashion week.
From left: Deyn, McNeil, Kulikova.
1. Irina Kulikova. The Russian was in every big show this week. She racked up over twenty in total, opening Marc by Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, and Donna Karan.
2. Agyness Deyn. Popped up at many of the most buzzworthy shows: Opened and closed punky Anna Sui, closed Oscar and Narciso, and opened Temperley too.
3. Catherine McNeil. A very balanced scorecard, with a balance of old-school glamour (Carolina Herrera), new-school beauty (Zac Posen) and rising stars (Preen and Thakoon).
4. Suvi Koponen. Opened and closed Max Azria and closed Carolina Herrera. Also strutted in Proenza Schouler, Michael Kors, Philosophy, and more.
5. Chanel Iman. Hit her stride late in the week, and ended up with the most eclectic range. Before opening and closing Custo Barcelona, she also walked in flashy Heatherette, celeb labels L.A.M.B. and JustSweet, and fashion favorites Vera and Alexander Wang.
6. Raquel Zimmermann. Brazilian veteran won opening spots at Proenza and Rodarte, and pounded the catwalk for all the big names: Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, and Carolina Herrera.
7. Toni. Opening and closing Calvin Klein was a refreshing surprise to the fashion world.
8. Kasia Struss. Dominated the smaller shows, bookmarking TSE and Malo and opening Phi, Jill Stuart, and Philosophy. Her biggest moment: closing Vera Wang.
9. Flavia de Oliveira. Reigned at the younger brands, scoring the opening spot at Trovata and JustSweet, and closing Chaiken, Badgley Mischka, and Monique Lhuillier.
10. Serafima Vakulenko. This relative newcomer had a strong showing, opening Yigal Azrouel and Adam Lippes. Plus, she walked in Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Phillip Lim.
Spring 2008 Collections
With the SPRING 2008 collections already underway in Paris it seems like spring is right around the corner and full of floral prints and bright colors. Graphic prints are also predicted to be a hot item. These spring collections are very different from last spring season. Forecasters have predicted long flowing dresses but also short lingerie inspired dresses. Alot of these pieces can go from day to night by simply adding accessories and dramatic make-up for at night. One ite, that is still carrying over into spring is belts, everything is belted. One item that was not hot last year was hats. The runway was flooded with hats galour! Check out this site to see more collections and your new wardrobe for spring ‘08! fashion.about.com/od/fashionweeks/p/nyfashionweek.htm
Influenced style?
What influences your personal style? From your everyday “outfits” to a night on the town. Everyone has their own style but it usually stems from something or someone. I like to look for ideas and certain pieces of clothing from watchin E! and also celebrity magazines and store billboards. Here is a survey to see what things influence your style the most. If I get quite a few responses I will post where the fashion in Buffalo comes from!
A. Magazines
B. T.V
C. Fellow students and friemds
D. Store billboards and manequins
E. All of the above
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