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Gucci Spring/Summer 2010

The show today incorporated many different themes. I personally don't like to write as if telling a story, but this show certainly is one, filled with a feeling of suspense and changes of settings. Frida Giannini called the show "Sophisticated Seduction". It started off with bright colors mixed with gold. The pieces had a kind of 'tropical luxe' vibe. After a few pieces, the theme changed dramatically, and out walked an array of elegant beige and camel tones. The next theme started as the camel kept getting darker, and created the 'desert' theme. The theme change got more dramatic when the music suddenly stopped, the lights dimmed, and a model walked out in a black-and-gold piece. The traditional Gucci theme was obvious, coming out with one of my favorite pieces: a short black-and-gold flapper dress with gold detailing. Another major piece was the black-and-gold tunic with gold detailing on the top. The show ended with an array of minidresses with a bright fur motive which, even though I didn't think it was up to Gucci standard, tied the show together.



















These are just some photos I thought really summarized the show.


These images are from Textile Wirtschaft Magazine. They are photographed by Martin Veit. I do not own these photos.

Burberry Prorsum Show 2011

Burburrys Prorsum show went well today in London. It was broadcast live in 25 main stores, and the clothes were instantly available to be purchased by consumers. The collection, which varied from Burberry's signature trenchcoat (always perfectly tailored) to cute yet slightly sophisticated minidresses. The show was very inspirational, and kindly stayed within the acceptable boundaries to describe the peculiar collections that come from the edgy, eclectic, and stylish city of London. Besides a model tripping in the middle, everything was new yet exactly how it should be.

-Sarah Schneider
Fashion Reporter/ Style Blogger
InTrend Fashion

Image(s) from Textile Wirtschaft Magazine. Photographed by Martin Veit. I do not own this(these) image(s).

Shopwindows of Prada, Königsallee

Königsallee, Düsseldorf

A Glimpse in Sylt Fashion...

Are Retail Companies Like H&M Potentially Ruining Luxury Fashion?

     Last year, H&M made $14,103.8 million dollars in income, while Chanel made only $2,118.83 million. If companies such as H&M, Zara, and Esprit keep increasing sales, they could potentially decrease sales of luxury companies even further. The current recession has destroyed many top companies, even in fashion. It is clear, everyone is suffering right now. I knew even the top luxury companies were feeling some of the trouble. But could it really be this bad? Apparently bad enough for a top luxury firm to have sales seven times less than H&M.

     I really don't have anything against H&M. I think it's ingenius how all great couture in each store is priced low but remains good quality. However, all the company did was cut out the middle man. I guess this economy must really be suffering if companies are in such a rut that they haven't thought of this idea before.

    Part of fashion is glamour. We do sometimes tend to put a little glamour into everything we can, just out of habit. But fashion is still sort of glamorous, especially since celebrities still show up at every fashion show in every fashion week. Imagine a fashion world without the runway shows or the benefits. Besides the fact that thousands of jobs would be lost, as well as dreams crushed, the fashion world would be dull. A luxury company is just that, a luxury. If each Louis Vuitton bag isn't treated as a luxury, and real fine quality bags are sold on street corners or in grocery stores, Louis Vuitton is no longer a luxury. And the other luxury brands won't be either if we stay in this recession.