--- A bite-sized preview of the fall 2007 collections
Four weeks of runway shows is a lot to digest, even when we fan our editors out across all the cities. FASHION was in the trenches at the shows, and while of course we’ll be bringing you our “official” trend report in September, here’s our personal behind-the-scenes gossip, favourite bits and quick predictions to whet your appetite until then.
BALENCIAGA Fall 2007
Thing We Really Want
The snowboarding-inspired stiletto at Balenciaga
YVES SAINT LAURENT Fall 2007
Another Thing We Want
Yves Saint Laurent’s jacket dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM Fall 2007
The It Accessory
Gauntlet gloves
FENDI Fall 2007
Hmm…
Fendi’s To You Bag
STELLA MCCARTNEY Fall 2007
The Colours
Grey and Magenta
Prettiest Hair & Makeup
Gucci
MARNI Fall 2007
Most Successful Version of Fall’s Fabric Blending Trend
Marni
PRADA Fall 2007
The Shoe
Socks paired with cone heels at Prada
GILES Fall 2007
We Dare You!
Giles
VERSACE Fall 2007
Trends We Don’t Love
Bath mat clothes
Goat fur which we keep calling monkey fur Android models
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fall 2007
Not as Magical as We’d Hoped
Alexander McQueen
CHRISTOPHER KANE Fall 2007
Best New(ish) Designer
Christopher Kane