Whatever Wednesday: Lagerfield, Missy Rayder, Stacy Lomann and more...

Karl Lagerfield

I've mentioned before that I am not a huge fan of some of the things that come out of Lagerfield's mouth, but there is no denying the man is talented.  The European House of Photography in Paris is currently hosting an exhibition of his photography. "Karl Lagerfeld, parcours de travail" is being billed as the largest exhibit ever of his work: over 300 of his shots are being shown.  More information on the exhibit, which runs through October 31st, can be found here.  I'd love to see this in person.

     

Growing Blogger Influence

There is a nice piece on the ever-growing influence of fashion bloggers in Reuters today.  Reporter Michelle Nichols focuses on New York Fashion Week and the significant increase in online media coverage resulting from the changing blogosphere. 

Colleen Sherin, Saks Fifth Avenue fashion market director, is quoted in the piece: 

“We do pay attention to it … It’s important to be aware of what they are blogging about and what’s inspiring them.  Some of the things we might have been seeing on the street are perhaps now brought to us by the Internet.”

Check out the rest here.

Off the Runway

Except for this post about Tom Ford's new collection, I have stayed away from New York fashion Week coverage on my blog.  There is so much great coverage out there already, I don't feel the need to rehash here.  I AM going to post two quick tidbits, though.  

1. I can't stop staring at this Vera Wang dress.  LOVE the color and LOVE the design.  Gorgeous.
   
   
2. The Huffington Post published this great video interview with designer Stacy Lomann.  She discusses her new line and how she used crowdfunding to raise her funds and get it off the ground.
   
   
   

Guess the Mystery Model

Can you tell who the latest model for trendy Italian clothing line Fornarina is?  Truthfully, I found her quite unrecognizable!

Finally, a couple of doses of inspiration

I am still on my boot kick from the guest post yesterday.  Boots... I love boots.  Missy Rayder for Beyman:

Photoshoot Details:

Beymen Fall 2010/2011 Campaign

Photographer: Koray Birand
Stylist: Murat Turkili

Images courtesy of:  Fashion Gone Rogue, fashionising, The Daily Mail UK and The Associated Press

Tom Ford, how do I love thee...

let me count the ways...

Tom Ford, I love you because:

1. After a 6-year absence from woman's fashion, during which time you were sorely missed, you will be back Spring/Summer 2011!
2. You stole the spotlight at NYFW with the "secret" and highly exclusive presentation of your new line.
3. Your new line was modeled by women who are an inspiration to YOU.
4. According to reports, your models were styled perfectly, the runway show was a couture-style show (elegant and glamorous), and you narrated the show yourself.
5. Your new collection sounds remarkable. According to Cathy Horyn: "[The new collection is] the height of glamour — sharp pantsuits in black silk or a leopard pattern, gorgeous black evening clothes with sheer blouses, corsets and maybe a shrug in shredded tulle, impeccable details like hammered gold jewelry, stilettos with ankle ties and seamed black stockings."  All words I love.
6. Most of all, I love you because you used models of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors in your "secret" launch. YAY! 

Now, Tom Ford, why do I hate you?

1. You only let one photographer - Terry Richardson, use a camera to document the evening.
2. We have to wait until January to see the collection.
3. Did I mention you only let one measly camera into the show?  *pout*
4. You are such a tease.

OK, so now what?  Let the thumb-twiddling commence.  I can't believe I am now looking forward to January! 

In the meantime, we can at least take a brief look at some of the models who were reportedly in the show.  It's a teaser, but at least we can imagine how beautiful they each must have been walking Tom Ford's runway! (Note: the images below are NOT from the show, just random shots I like of the models!)

Natalia Vodianova

Freja Beha Erichsen

Beyoncé

Daria Werbowy

Monika 'Jac' Jagaciak

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Lauren Hutton

Karlie Kloss

Lou Doillon

Du Juan

Julianne Moore

Lisa Eisner

Karen Elson

Marisa Berenson

Joan Smalls

Emmanuelle Seigner

Rachel Feinstein (pictured with Zac Posen)

Farida Khelfa

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

Rita Wilson

Amber Valletta

Lakshmi Menon

Chanel Iman

Daphne Guinness

Carolyn Murphy

Rinko Kikuchi

Liya Kebede

Anja Rubik

According to Joe Zee, the creative director of Elle Magazine, the show was "a visual smorgasboard of refined chic and sexiness."  With these gorgeous women, and Tom Ford's designs - I bet it was!

I can't wait to see the images!