Who Are You Marc Jacobs Spring 2009?

I'm prepared to lose some street cred for the following comments but I can't help but be puzzled by a designer who, in the same show, presented:




and:




(photos via Style.com)


The first two "Mary Poppins Goes To Dubai" looks were a scary reminder of that PR Little Bo Peep disaster from a short while ago, while the latter two look perfectly chic and pulled together.

Please don't misunderstand me, I love a little quirk. Make that a whole lotta quirk:



Love the I Dream Of Jeannie pants, wacky little gold & turquoise safety pin, and all:



BUT since nobody rocks harem pants quite like Barbara Eden, and lurex & plaid combos remind me of Halloweens gone by, I'll stick to classic pieces that I will wear year after year -- sorry Marc.

William Rast: Spring 2009

(photos via New York Magazine)

I love Justin Timberlake, I really do, Lord knows I wouldn't mind getting my mitts on a pair of his slick jeans (with him in them preferably) but a quick look at his Spring 2009 William Rast runway collection has me totally confused!

Seriously, black leather, buffalo check capes and scarves for Spring?

And what's with those autumn leaves sprinkled on the runway...did Michael's have a clearance sale?)

Yigal Azrouël: Spring 2009

(photos via New York Magazine)


Fashion Week is in full swing and from what I've seen of this weekend's shows there's a lot to look forward to next Spring.

Yigal Azrouël's show was all about soft layers, colors, and draping which made for and edgy shabby chic look that I love. The color palette was pretty muted overall with only a hint of ethnic inspired prints thrown into the mix.

Highly wearable and comfortable pieces...I'm so in. What do you think?