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complex geometries ss10

wen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:32:46 +0000

PERPETUAL LEISURE from JASON LAST on Vimeo.

Can’t wait. Everything looks soft, comfortable, slick simple chic. Sooner or later I need to get my hands on as many Complex Geometries pieces as possible.

kimberly ovitz

wen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:27:07 +0000

Today’s massive fashion designer crush is Kimberly Ovitz. Having done stints at J. Crew, Chanel, Imitation of Christ, Ya Ya Clothing, and Twelth St by Cynthia Vincent, she launched her own line in Spring 2009. And she’s my age…! I’m head over heels for her gorgeously sophisticated, somewhat androgynous minimalist silhouettes.

Am also seriously considering these pieces from her inaugural Spring 2009 collection, though honestly, by the time I make up my mind, they probably won’t be in stock anymore. Which do you think is the most investment worthy? Am quietly leaning towards the insanely comfortable looking wrap jacket, but I have a terminal weakness for motorcycle jackets and unique pleating.

Honestly, I want all 3 pieces in a sad, terrible, my budget-can’t-support-it-and-I-just-paid-off-car-insurance kind of way. Technically I’m on shopping ban. Dance studio fees to pay, airplane tickets to buy… sigh. Check both of Kimberly Ovitz’s 2009 collections here.

complex geometries

wen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:06:55 +0000

Montreal newbie company (started in 2005) Complex geometries is impressing me so far; novel, flattering shapes, surprisingly sexy unisex designs, simple colour scheme with occasional pops of bright colour.

Wouldn’t mind adding a few of these pieces to my collection; bodysuit and hood in particular. I could eat, like, 5 cheeseburgers in that hood and no one would know! Check out the rest of their admirable collections here.

phi

wen — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:55:19 +0000

This label first peaked my attention because I have a friend named Phi and it’s a somewhat unusual name. Founded in 2003 by Susan Dell (wife of, yes, that dude that started Dell Computers!) and with Norwegian designer Andreas Melbostad heading up designs, Phi is all about revamped 80s silhouettes and somewhat masculine tayloring. I’ve been seeing seeing their pieces pop up in Vogue and Lucky and various fashion blogs, but it’s their fall 2009 and resort 2010 collections that have really finally made me a fan.

I’m loving the asymmetrical zippers, interesting silhouettes and shoulders, and occasional dramatic flair. In particular would love the cropped sleeve puffy leather jacket Chanel Iman is rocking on the runway in the Fall 2009 Ready to Wear show. Check out the full collections here: Fall 2009 RTW, Resort 2010