Archive: September 2008
Goons and Graces
This is one of those days when I witness the best and worst of the fashion industry. The worst revealed itself at the Christian Dior show this afternoon, in the form of a large burly man in a suit who...
By Robin Givhan | September 30, 2008; 5:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
Making Room for Lenny Kravitz
I arrived in Paris Saturday afternoon after throwing a hissy fit at the Air France counter in Milan. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I hate Air France. First, the guy at the counter told me that...
By Robin Givhan | September 29, 2008; 5:47 AM ET | Comments (4)
No Versace Ticket, No Dolce & Gabbana Beefcake
It wouldn't be fashion season in Europe if I didn't spend at least one afternoon in a mental muddle. Today, the last day of the Milan shows, was that day. I threw my Versace invitation in the trash. This was...
By Robin Givhan | September 26, 2008; 7:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Starving for a Handbag at Tod's
What a strange evening I had at the Tod's party. The event was organized to celebrate the debut of a film/commercial for the company's "Pashmy" handbag, which looks something like a nylon bowling bag. The commercial was filmed by Dennis...
By Robin Givhan | September 25, 2008; 7:30 AM ET | Comments (1)
Head Precariously Over Heels at Prada
There was not enough prosecco in all of Milan to save this day. it began bright and early with the Moschino show at 9 a.m. I will not bore those who have read this blog before with my ranting about...
By Robin Givhan | September 24, 2008; 7:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Pringle, Alberta Ferretti's Pantyhose and Zaha Hadid
This was one of those busy fashion days during which I am sure I wore my heels down by a millimeter or two. It began with a trot on the treadmill at 8:30 a.m. and ended with a dinner with...
By Robin Givhan | September 23, 2008; 7:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Milan and a New Day at Ferre
Gianfranco Ferre '09 (CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) The Milan spring 2009 fashion shows began over the weekend, with the first of the major design houses unveiling their collections Sunday. I actually arrived in Milan on Thursday. But I left immediately...
By Robin Givhan | September 22, 2008; 6:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
'Project Runway's' Christian Siriano Puts on a Show
Hilfiger Spring '09 I mentioned earlier that I'd gone to a preview of the Tommy Hilfiger collection and that the designer had been inspired by the idea of relaxed glamour. Well, he put his collection on the runway last...
By Robin Givhan | September 12, 2008; 8:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
I (heart) L.L.
There is a reason - other than the fact that he is built like an oak tree - why the ladies love L.L. Cool J. He is charm-tastic. I went to the party at the Bryant Park Grill celebrating the...
By Robin Givhan | September 11, 2008; 8:42 AM ET | Comments (2)
Political Mania and Famous Faces
I was at the Narciso Rodriguez show this evening where I met Diane English, the director of the upcoming film "The Women." She's best known for her long-running television show "Murphy Brown." Everyone has been talking politics between shows and...
By Robin Givhan | September 10, 2008; 8:11 AM ET | Comments (2)
High Line, Hilfiger and Holy Cow, He's on Time!
Everything about fashion week sounds glamorous in theory. But before you know it, you're running after cabs with the hem falling out of your Marni dress and the glint of a safety pin clearly visible despite your best attempts to...
By Robin Givhan | September 9, 2008; 8:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
And So It Begins
The spring 2009 fashion season is upon us and there was a long list of shows and presentations over the weekend. I wish I could say that things got off to a rocking good start, but no. Slow and...
By Robin Givhan | September 8, 2008; 7:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
