New York: September 10
By Tammy Eckenswiller
Nothing cures a hangover like a shot of strong American sportif, with models thumping the runway to “Our Lips are Sealed” by the Go-Go’s and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations.” Thank you, Michael Kors! You rock in that delicious, crisp, sharp, sexy, polished way that is undeniable eye candy. I definitely want one of the glossy visor hats to replace my silly, big black Ellen Christine straw hat. (It looks positively old fashioned next to your futuristic nautical, rich bitch version.) Mr. Kors hit it home with a strong collection of nautical-inspired looks—very Deauville-meets-Nantucket. I scanned the faces of the models I saw at the Prada party the night before to see who was heavy-lidded too, but they all looked fresh as daisies, bitches.
Okay, okay, so here is where I sneaked off to the YSL sample sale, I won’t deny it! I think it’s just as valuable as a runway show: I get to study the sociological impact of 500 fashion freaks lined up like cattle to graze on credit card debt. It’s hilarious how uncivilized adults can be in an open-concept changeroom: “Oh, is this yours? I’m sorry, I thought no one wanted it”, “Do these pants make me look fat”, “Oh that’s cute, let me know if its too small for you, I’d like to try it.” Woot! Woot! Sign me up! I scored trousers for $150, blouses for $90 and a dress for $250! Well worth the little old lady I had to hip-check for the dress…just kidding! That reminds me, Grace Coddington hip-checked me while leaving Narciso! She’s surprising strong for her delicate frame. I wanted to grab her by her fuzzy red hair but channeled our editor-in-chief Ceri Marsh and her unshakable poise. Sometimes fantasy is better than reality. (Besides, I need my American visa.)
3.1 Phillip Lim was exciting for its celeb-watching, and the clothes were nice too. Lots of things you would really wear but not a ton of impact or decisiveness. Leighton Meester, Emmy Rossum, Joy Bryant and Juliette Lewis (looking gorgeous and normal sans the strange punk garb she sports when performing with her band) were there. Canadian supermodel Irina Lazareau sat courtside too, which was odd until I got word from her agent that she’s taking it easy this season. Too bad, I love her slouchy runway walk.
Anna Sui is always fun to watch even if the clothes make absolutely no sense unless they happen to intersect with an emerging ethnic boho trend. (With the way KCD hoards her samples, you would swear she was Nicolas Ghesquière)
Overplayed:
MGMT (even though I love it!)
Santogold (love too)
Plaid neck scarves (they sell them in plastic bags on Canal, people—cut it out!)
Gladiator flat sandals
People walking out of shows while BlackBerrying (I’m guilty too, but man, it’s annoying)
Wide-leg trousers
Play Away:
High-heel gladiator booties (those suckers strap on and stay on, which is essential in a high-heel, and they toughen up any look)
Men in suits (Joe Zee is a super hunk in dove grey)
Sharp-shouldered jackets
Pleated trousers that get narrow at the ankle and stop just above
Shown: Michael Kors Spring 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter
Tammy Eckenswiller is a stylist in New York City. Visit her at tammyeckenswiller.com.
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