Well it's been a while since I've posted an It's Going to Be a Thing post, but Japan and resort wear 2009 has inspired me!
So here's what I'm thinking. I'm going to tell you all what's been inspiring to me recently and especially in the case of the Resort wear 2009 lines, you all should go check it out at style.com and tell me what you think! On to what I'm feelin at the moment:
So I'm so tired of over-trussed, over-layered, frilly clothes (Erin Fetherston - I am talking to you). I'm feeling a swing towards minimalist clothing (calvin klein and helmut lang hello?) and keeping it simple. For me, cutting an elegant, interesting silhouette is the focus at the moment. At the same time, I am TOTALLY into the colors peach and salmon right now thanks to how much salmon I am eatin in Japan right now lol. Now I can wear neither of these colors because they look like shit on me, but if I could I would. But with this in mind, I just looked at Isaac Mizrahi's collection for Resort 2009 and it seems like he can kind of read my mind. Most of his stuff was a little too mature for me, but there were a few things that I really loved. Look here - two pieces from his latest collection that were really on it for me:
I just like the idea of pairing together sophisticated, simple styles, and making it playful with a fun color. Of course, I really appreciate a good monochrome grey or black or white outfit right now also.
Also, I have to give props to Anne Sui for having a shibori dress in her Resort 2009 line.
This is totally my favorite shibori effect - simple pleating. I would like to say that I think shibori, particularly indigo dyed shibori, will be making a huge comback too. It's a really beautiful Japanese art which I feel very lucky to have learned it from a master during my stay here in Japan. It's going to be a thing!
So what are y'alls favorite Resort 2009 lines?
Saturday, June 7, 2008
It's Going to Be a Thing
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Hmm . . .I don't know, Amy. I have to say that that salmon colored outfit by Isaac was HI-deous. I mean, maybe on my grandmother but NOT for me. I hope you haven't become a little old lade over there in Japan. I thought you got your shots for that. I do like the use of pastels (though I was Shocked to hear you stand behind them). I think pastels are an important part of the resort tradition. But I for one will not be resorting at a retirement home and therefore are not so interested in Issac's line. I mean, i'm all for a clean line (as you know I've always supported simplicity in clothing), but resort is all about the mindset of a jet setter escaping to an exotic local. And if you don't include at least one identity-clouding sun hat then I am NOT impressed.
I do have to agree with you, most assuredly, on one thing however . . .Erin Fetherston Resort 2008= BLAH!
It was like satin had an acid trip and thats what came out.
Ok, points taken allison. I mean I am not saying that isaacs line was the best resort 2009 line. I just thought that those two pieces embodided what Im looking for right now. I too thought that a lot of isaacs line was way too mature. but somehow i thought that peach coat really worked. Im still standing behind it.
and yeah - im surprised about my acceptance of pastels too. its just one of those phases im going through i guess. a perfect candidate for an - its going to be a thing - post.
isaac really should have included a big hat though.
and erin fetherston is really annoying to me. half becuase those clothes were hideous, and half because she herself is just starting to annoy me.
Aw man. I got on here to expressly say that I love that salmon color outfit. I think the color is fantastic and the simplicity of it, and the way the pieces layer is really chic. Oh well. I'm behind it Amy. lol
And I agree on the Erin Fetherston stuff. Guess that bit is unanimous at least.
I love a post that causes a little controversy! That's a good way to know it's a good one. Yeah, It's definitely going to be a thing.
And book on Erin Fetherston! Seriously though - I am so over it. I'm glad we all agree :)
eh...i'm not a huge fan of the salmon colored outfit. now, i am a huge fan of that color, but I don't enjoy how...frumpy it is. looks like a granny who's gonna be playing shuffle-board on a cruise to alaska. i don't know, don't get me wrong, I enjoy the retro-look but I think it should still be youthful.
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