Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 29, 2014 under

 

We continue with an eclectic mix of silhouettes, colors, fabrications, and styles, in a wide spectrum of looks by the romantics in the world of fashion, the Italians, by way of Milan.  The running theme of obligatory glamour continues, with every silken fabrication available in low level wearab...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 26, 2014 under

 

Reminds me of the classic 1979 movie "Breaking Away" with Dennis Christopher as a bicycling enthusiast enamored with the legendary Italian cycling team, waiting with the intense anticipation that can only be manifested by a starry eyed teenager, for said team to come race in his home town of Blo...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 21, 2014 under

 

Back to the London catwalk with visions of the sea and all things nautical in light and airy renditions with a wee bit of Vegas thrown in, thank you Tom Ford.  We are rounding up the usual suspects for an entertaining and fulfilling smorgasbord of fanciful delights!  There is a full compliment...

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Missing in the overwhelming coverage of the life and career of Joan Rivers was the vital influence she had on style and fashion. Even when such attention was indicated, in relating her stints as red carpet commentator and “Fashion Police” host, the focus was on those venues as vehicles for w...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 18, 2014 under

 

With a crew like Giles, Meadham Kirchhoff, Mary Katrantzou and Erdem, you have to know that the London collections would be fascinating and multidimensional if not flat out spectacular!  Throw Big Man on Campus Tom Ford into the mix, and its been quite a thrill filled ride.  A hint of Italian ...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 14, 2014 under

 

New York Fashion week ended on September 11. Interesting date for an ending, but there you have it. So, before running back to the seemingly endless treasures of fall winter 2014, here are a few more fun and fabulous fashions brought to you by American Designers who historically have a flair for...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 11, 2014 under

 

I always thought that spring and resort collections were lesser beasts compared with their more theatrical and luxurious fall winter cousins. Sort of second rate b.s. if you will.  The genesis of this perception was the misguided thought that these collections were only practical if you spent y...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 08, 2014 under

 

Well, New York fashion week continues bringing HUNDREDS of new pieces for your perusal.  We simultaneously go back to the past, to the 70's and 80's, and into the future. There are always new interesting silhouettes admixed with the tried and true to keep the fashion forward gals and the more c...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 06, 2014 under

 

Well, summer fun is over, the kids are back to school, gala openings are upon us and resort but a distant memory on the runway.  The first fall leaf has not yet fallen but the cycle of fashion dictates that SPRING has SPRUNG!  New York Fashion week has begun!  Now come the endless palettes of...

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Posted by Haute Mess on Sep 04, 2014 under

 

There was no one like her.  For longer than I care to remember I have been entertained to the point of tears by this comic genius.   She ran with and went toe to toe with the greats, Richard Pryor, George Carlin and David Brenner, amongst others.  She was tough, brash, and sassy.  Like count...

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