Blog #7. What's in that Vintage Trunk?

While scoping out some non-traditional fashion shows for my previous blog entry, here, I stumbled upon another form of fashion show, the trunk show. In a trunk show, designers bring their products to an outside location - usually a retailer - to sell directly to their consumer at an intimate gathering. The truck show is increasing in prominence in the fashion industry because of the designer's proximity to their ultimate consumer. The designer can get orders for their products at the trunk show, where they generally do not at a traditional fashion show.

I found this video on YouTube showing a Christian Louboutin trunk show held in Neiman Marcus in 2008.


I love the way Trunk Shows are so intimate. It feels more than an exclusive party than a fashion presentation. I would feel more comfortable purchasing the product this way, especially after a few drinks and delicious food!

Only a lucky few are invited to trunk shows. I have yet to get an invite; have you?

Blog #6. A Horse of a Different Color.

This week I was challenged to find a fashion show that was not a typical runway.  Easier said than done, but I finally found one!  Christian Cota did a fashion presentation in lieu of a typical runway show for his Fall 2009 collection in February 2009.  The models were dressed in Cota's designs, and stood on platforms for fashion industry insiders to examine.

I really like the way Cota chose to show his collection.  Runways are starting to feel stale to me because they have been done season after season, year after year.  It's time to shake things up a little bit!

Check out the Cota's fashion presentation here.



What do you think? Do you want to see more fashion shows presented this way, or are you a fan of the typical runway show?

Blog #5. Plenty of Room for the Blues.

 Last week, I blogged about the color electric blue and how popular I think it will be next fall. I've started to see it now, especially in the home furnishings area:

(Jonathan Adler Chair Fabric via jonathanadler.com)

(Behr Blue Room Inspiration via behr.com)

Next year, I expect to see the color in a lot more clothing and accessories.  Because the color is so bold, it needs to be paired with analogous colors that we consumers are more accustomed to seeing in the fall, i.e. plum and hunter green, and with monochromatic neutrals, i.e. navy.

(StyleSight, F/W '11)

But with such a statement color, I bet you're wondering how it will translate into future seasons. The bold electric blue will turn into a more teal blue for the summer, mimicking the colors of the ocean.

Don't be afraid of this color; dive right into it!