On the Street....How to Wear Missoni, Milan

Marni Fall 2011

This was one of the best Marni collections I have seen in a few seasons. The level of sophistication and luxury are at an all time high.

UPDATE - Galliano/Dior

So the plot thickens.

The Sun posted a video of another rant by John Galliano in a Paris cafe. In my eyes, it shows a sad man willing to say anything to hurt others as a desperate cry for help. I hope he is relieved of his duties and that he seeks out the professional help he obviously needs.

I think that Dior had more information on John Galliano's behavior than what they initially released but I guess they did what they had to do.

ps. Thanks to everyone that participated in the first post. I think we had a great diversity of views and opinions. I like it when this blog goes a little deeper than hemlines and color schemes.

At Marni, Milan

On the Street....Elisa & Garance, Milan

Bottega Veneta Fall 2011

On the Street....Marina, Milan

Front Row....Hamish Bowles, Milan

On the Street....Anna in Colour, Milan

On the Street....After Fendi, Milan

John Galliano Suspended!

So by now you have all heard the news.

Dior has suspended John Galliano while they investigate the alleged anti-Semitic remarks that landed the designer in jail last night.

So, I understand and agree with the Dior zero-tolerence policy regarding race and religion, but isn't suspending someone based solely on allegation a little hasty? I thought that, even in Paris, you're considered innocent till proven guilty.

I always say that sports are so much more evolved in this type of situation than the fashion industry. In sports, when an athlete is accused of something, his teammates and manager usually support the player until the accusations are more deeply investigated.

Basically, Dior just threw their star designer under the bus based on the word of strangers with no "reported" third party eyewitness account of the actual events. That ,to me, is the real issue at this stage of the game.

Do you think Dior did the right thing?

I bet the fashion conspiracy theorists are going nuts with potential schemes and dreams about what is really happening behind the scenes of this drama.

Prada Fall 2011

On the Street....viale Piave, Milan

I love the Missoni/Zara mix.

On the Street....Modern Milan, Milan

It was only a matter of time before this picture happened.

Gucci Fall 2011, p.2

On the Street....San Babila, Milan

Gucci Fall 2011, p.1

Gucci, one of the top three shows of the season so far! (including New York and London)

On the Street....Blue London, Part 2, London

Dirk Standen in Conversation with Carine Roitfeld

Over at Style.com my friend Dirk Standen did a great interview with Carine Roitfeld. I love that she speaks her mind and doesn't hold back about the recent Paris Vogue situation and her relationship with Emmanuelle Alt. You can read it here.

I also highly recommend a recently interview that he did with Robert Duffy, business partner of Marc Jacobs.

On the Street....Blue London, Part 1, London

On the Street....Somerset House, London

Christopher Kane Fall 2011

On the Street....London Color Story, London

I've rarely seen such a pervasive and specific color story as this blue and gold combination that's happening in London right now.

What is that exact shade of blue called?

There must be something in the air because I bought a cardigan in Seoul in that exact shade.

On the Street....Rupert Street, London

Michael Kors Fall 2011