Marc Jacobs Dares to Bare

New York City native, Marc Jacobs delivers a playful yet glamorous resort collection for 2010. Jacobs uses bright hues, tropical bird and floral patterns, and sky high platform heels to create a youthful recreation of the old fashioned 60s summer set. The latter refers to the classic high-waisted bottoms paired with a bandeau and a cute, cropped over coat or shirt. As seen in other designers such as Chloe and Stella McCartney, tops are intentionally cropped to bare the torso in the most sophisticated manner possible. Ironic how designers have made the fall and winter trends take our most intimate and revealing boudoir pieces and veto the once taboo stereotype that banned us from wearing them in public.

Mixing bolds and prints, prints and prints is a challenge on its own. Jacobs proves that some combinations can surpass clash, and stand out as a statement look. Jacobs also plays with different fabric combinations such as silk lamé and to play up or play down a certain outfit.

The last piece in this collection is a recreation of the gown that Kate Moss, (co-chair to the Honorary Chair Jacobs himself) donned at the MET Gala this past May.

It is easy to tell that the genius behind this collection is the creative director of Louis Vuitton, and is fully immersed and inspired by other designers such as Balmain and Prada. The inspirations shine through his collection and not by any means duplicating, but more so recreating it into the bold, elegant and avant-garde Marc Jacobs we know and love.

photos via www.style.com

Models as Muses

The MET's Costume Institute Gala was held this past monday, and attending were some of the most beautiful outfits, embodied by just as gorgeous models and actors. 

Kate Beckinsale (above) embodies a deep midnight blue tulle gown by Marchesa, also what turned out to be my favourite evening gown of the night. Stunning.

Below are two of my favourite exaggerated gowns, so much volume and fantastic detailing. Starting from the left is Elizabeth Hurley wearing a to die for nude, Elie Saab gown that is subtley composed of roses. On the right is model Oluchi Onweagba in none other than Oscar de la Renta. The empire waisted gown's bold black and white pattern and volumunous bell prove the ingredients to perfection.
  

Model Gisele Bundchen pretty much defines "sexy" in the body hugging, sequined Versace mini. That body, that dress, those legs, those shoes: matches made in heaven. (oh and she also has a perfect accessory, Tom Brady) A+++ for Gisele

  

Chanel Iman and Sasha Pivavarova, two of my favourite models looked absolutely exquisite (as if I even have to tell you that!) on the red carpet, dressed in two of my absolute favourite designers. Chanel Iman (left) in a leopard print, plunging gown by Zac Posen looked feverishly hot and femine. I love the exaggerated train, that and the pearl accessories make this look irresistably sexy and feminine. Sasha was my favourite model of the evening wearing non other than Giambattista Valli (who stands proud and pearl-ed besides her!). Something about the micro-mini combined with the dramatic peacock feathered floor length shawl. Absolutely stunning. I am loving feathered outfits these days! They're elegant, and give a new feminine touch to outfits (giving lace a break!).

How fabulous does the colour of this mini by Ungaro look against model Alek Wek's radiant skin?

Ah, there are always "those" girls who dare to be different by dressing a la homme in a tuxedo. Here we have Lake Bell in the black tie version, very crisp clean cut suit by Rag & Bone (another fav designer) however this look is one that I would prefer to see on a buff gent. Rihanna worked the bow-tie and 80's inspired puffed sleeves in the Dolce & Gabbanna piece, and although it isn't my favourite piece I give her an A for effort as she always dresses to suit her style. Regardless, in my opinion the only women who can suit up are the classics like Coco Chanel, and Katherine Hepburn.

Want more? I would say http://www.style.com/vogue/bestdressed/050509/ (well, it was hosted by Anna Wintour!) has the best collection! Have a peek!