Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Sugarcoated

This past Sunday was a beautiful day for me as I opened my mailbox and found the January issue of Vogue patiently waiting for me.  One of my favorite designers, Marc Jacobs, was featured, and I couldn't wait to hear what this fashion genius had to say for the future of the fashion world.  I greatly admire Mr. Jacobs.  He has faced a great deal of adversity in his fashion career.  He is often accused of being too commercial and unauthentic, jumping from trend to trend without much thought, and has dealt rather publicly with tumultuous relationships and addictions.   Nonetheless, he has risen to fashion stardom.  Oh, how I love an underdog.  His tenure at Louis Vuitton began in 1997, and since then he has never failed to thrill me (and many other women worldwide) with each collection.  RTW Spring 2012 was no exception.



{Image via here}


Everything from this runway show stayed in tune with what I posted about last week- the idea of lightness, prettiness, and gentleness manifested through dainty pastels and strong shapes.  In fact, the models all began on a carousel and go off one by one to walk the runway!  If that isn't dreamlike, I don't know what is.

               {Both images above via Fashion Gone Rogue}

The most ironic part of a runway clad with sugary selections is it's complete irreverence for America's financial position.   Although we are heading for a double dip recession,  the runways would have us think naught.  No hard lines, ominous colors or minimalism in sight this time- quite contrary to what was seen on runways as America faced the recession that began in late 2008.  I chalk it up to a season of optimism.  What is really being conveyed here is, "We've been through this before, we'll make it through again.  And who says we can't dress happily in the meantime?"



21 comments:

  1. Oh, how fantastic! These images make me eager for spring : )

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  2. Love your thoughts! And, of course, the images! xx
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  3. LOVE! And yes, I would love to dress happy :) So true!

    xoxo,

    Carly
    http://asimpleaffairblog.blogspot.com/

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  4. LOVE the pastels! following you cuz I really like your blog! :)
    come visit if you have a spare minute. :)

    http://karolasway.blogspot.com/

    xoxo

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  5. Oh I was equally as excited when I opened mine-the day when Vogue comes is always the best, isn't it?! His Spring line makes me wish for warmer weather..and a bigger bank account!

    xo
    Eliza

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  6. Oh gosh, what a gorgeous spring line! What you say about optimism is probably true. It doesn't hurt that wearing pretty clothes can temporarily distract you from financial woes, too!

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  7. So pretty and feminine! This makes me happy!!

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  8. I haven't gotten to mine yet! It makes getting the mail so exciting! Kelli

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  9. I love these new ads! "Sugarcoated" is right-they remind me of cotton candy and bakeries and macarons! I love the pink and the pastel teal. Gorgeous.

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  10. This is such a beautiful Spring line...adore the feminine suits!!

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  11. candy coated indeed...makes my heart happy and yearn for spring.

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  12. Could not agree more! The LV show was amazing. The detail, the shoes, the carousel -- just so cool.

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  13. I absolutely loved LV's collection the moment I saw it! Its so incredibly feminine and pretty!

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  14. he is definitely a great designer... i agree with the whole thing about the runways not reflecting the economic situation of the world...

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  15. I loved this collection from the first moment, and I even love more the campaign, so pretty and girly!
    kisses
    Jelena (glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com)

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  16. love this collection too! such a dream.

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  17. beyond gorgeous. Can you believe I have never owned an issue of Vogue?
    P.S. have you seen The September Issue?

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  18. I adore this collection! You have a fabulous blog!
    I love it follow you XO.

    http://mywhitenotebook.blogspot.com/

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  19. Love his thoughts on still loving the art of dressing beautiful despite this terribly depressing economic time. Fashion and makeup are definitely my way of bringing sunshine into my world, and those see thru LV bags are divine;-)

    Love your blog!! Check mine out if you get a chance, I'm a mommy with a makeup problem...http://www.jennysuemakeup.com

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