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In anticipation of another fabulous fashion season upon us, we are excited to present the latest edition of MUSE. We hope to inspire you with a preview of the new Fall collections available at AlOthman, and excite you with the launch of some new designers joining us for Fall Winter 2009.

Each edition I use this page to update you on what is new at AlOthman, in the Spring Summer 2009 edition I told you about our upcoming blog, alothmanblog.com. Just like MUSE, the O blog has proven to be a great success and as a team we are truly enjoying this new form of interaction with you. It has personally given me the opportunity to communicate daily with AlOthman customers, enabling us to listen to your needs and strive to offer the highest levels of customer service. Thank you all for contributing.

I am also taking this opportunity to announce our new website, alothman-fashion.com. Each edition of MUSE will be featured online so you can share it with all your friends anywhere in the world. Here, you can preview the collections in advance, be the first to know about our latest arrivals and catch up on all our news on the blog. A fashion lover’s essential site.

Our fifth edition of MUSE is here and going global.

Enjoy!

Rashad Tabiat

Your MUSE

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Hunting down seasons’ trends is what we love to do best, so it should come as no surprise that we'll be doing the same this season. In this edition of MUSE, your indispensable guide to the existing new season, there are lots of magnificent fashions to look forward to with the latest fashion buzzword on everyone’s mind “Investment”. You will find plenty of tempting new styles to try, looks that you’ll treasure and wear for years to come. There’s something for everybody, so you can wear the latest looks your way.

AND, this season, we (as in Miss O, Snob O, Chatty O, and Artsy O) have decided to tag our most wanted items of this season on MUSE pages. It was extremely difficult to narrow down our “most wanted” selection to a maximum of 3 pieces when we have a zillion fabulous pieces to choose from. But we did it!

So skim through MUSE and note down the items you need for an instant new-season style.

Enjoy.

For orders email: shop@alothman-fashion.com

Alexander Wang

Alexis Mabille

Azzaro

Badgley Mischka

Balmain

Behnaz Sarafpour

Bodyamr

Bruno Frisoni

Carolina Herrera

Catherine Deane

Celestina

Christian Louboutin

Christopher Kane

Collette Dinnigan

David Szeto

Derek Lam

Devi Kroell

Douglas Hannant

Elie Saab

Elizabeth & James

Erdem

Erin Fetherston

Eres

Giambattista Valli

Giles

Halston

Hervé Léger

Hockley

Issa

Isaac Mizrahi

J. Mendel

Jason Wu

Kara Ross

Lela Rose

Linda Farrow

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Luisa Beccaria

Maia N

Malandrino

Maloles

Marchesa

Marios Schwab

Matthew Williamson

Monique Lhuillier

Naeem Khan

Oscar de la Renta

Peter Pilotto

Peter Som

Pierre Hardy

Ports 1961

Proenza Schouler

Redux Charles Chang-Lima

RM by Roland Mouret

Roberta Furlanetto

Sinha-Stanic

Temperley London

The Row

Thierry Colson

Tomaso Stefanelli

Vera Wang

Vera Wang Lavender

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Zero + Maria Cornejo

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Carolina Herrera

Christian Louboutin

Douglas Hannant

Giambattista Valli

Monique Lhuillier

Oscar de la Renta

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Colors exude a youthful energy that we all search for. And this season, models blazed down the runway in vivid mix-and-match colors, giving outfits a bold new dynamism. Shop for clothes and accessories in neon orange, hot pink, cobalt blue, and shades of green and yellow.

With colors this vibrant, keep your look simple but with high impact. A little dab of make-up and a simple hairdo will be more than enough.

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Whether you want to channel your version of Flash Dance (the movie) or go for a more romantic look, asymmetrical off-the-shoulder trend is an enchanting look for formal evenings. The one-strap cut draws attention to the shoulder and the face. So show your pearly whites because everyone will be looking at you.

Add some interest to the asymmetrical

dress with a vintage brooch pinned to

the side of the waist. Hair has to be up

to show off the neckline of the dress.

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SIf you only buy one thing this season (unlikely, we know) make sure it’s the ’80s-inspired dramatic jacket/dress with strong shoulders. The little volume at the shoulders makes your posture seem stronger and it slims down the waist, boasting an effortless day-to-night glamour.

Strong shoulder pieces make a great silhouette with skinny pants and fitted skirts. Just add tall decorated heels and a small structured clutch in exotic leather.

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Black has never left the scene for the past several seasons. But this season, the classic color is stronger than ever and has been reworked in extra-special and super-luxe pieces. Designers looked toward the future with noir eyes. Think severe shapes, sleek cutouts, and body-hugging silhouettes that brought back black in a new feel.

Don’t clash out the look with conflicting colored

accessories; instead opt for distinctive accessories

of the same color but with beading, shine, ruffles,

and other extravagant embellishments.

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Dressing up with luxurious pieces brings out your inner lady. Take your pick from lavish evening gowns to sumptuous cocktail dresses that beg to be noticed. Think bright jewel tones, luxe detailing, and elaborate couture shapes.

With evening gowns taking the center stage, tone down on your accessories and choose one standout statement piece to complete your look. Show off your favorite pair of dangling earrings or go for a dazzling cocktail ring. 9

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dimensional ruffles ruled the runway this season, forming the base structure of everything from dresses to separates. The tricky folds and origami fabric detailing reveal a flair for the artistic and add a bold statement to any look.

Balance out a dramatic pleated or ruffled skirt with a simple fitted top and vice versa. Finish this hyper-versatile trend with sharp stilettos to give it some tough attitude.

Try optical prints, animal motifs, monochromic

accessories, and pieces with luxurious fabrics

or exotic leather, all piled on at once to give

your look an energetic clash of pieces with a

fashion-forward look.

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Let your imagination run wild and take an adventurous trip to fearlessly explore a world of mix’n’match. This Fall has “anything-goes” appeal. Designers went wild with over-the-top prints, patterns, and textures. Looks were laden with exotic characters.

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In a season where detailing is key, sequins in all shapes and sizes conquered the creations of the biggest fashion guns. The gleaming detail adds a touch of subtle sparkle to any outfit. Long gone are the days when sequined clothes were saved for weddings, Eid, and New Year’s Eve. Instead, take cues from designers who used sequins on clothes to be worn 365 days a year.

Lift your dressing to a whole new level of luxe with this season’s textured, beaten, and beaded golds and bronzes. It has a luminously modern richness that creates an unexpected and easy-going vibe.

Pile comfy layers over sequined tops and dresses.

The result? A low-key yet subtly glamorous look

that would work day and night.

Shiny metallics have look-at-me impact, so for

a modern way to incorporate a dose of gold

to your wardrobe, opt for understated neutral

hued clothes and accessories.

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Whoever said minimal equals boring does not have an eye for fashion. This new severe mood is an exercise in perfect simplicity. Fuss Free tailoring, understated looks with subdued cuts, and neutral hues dominated the runway.

Teamed with slicked-back hair and almost bare

face, statement accessories pair up perfectly with

this neutral clothing palette. Go for fanciful bright

clutches, edgy heels, and over-the-top necklaces. Christian Louboutin

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With the current mood being on the somber side, the simplicity of white is very in this season. Designers used this lusciously stark color in various structures and patterns to bring the classic color to life and keep the looks fresh and ideal for frigid temperatures.

To wear winter white, go for wintery textures like wool and bouclé, rather than something summery like eyelet or linen. Choose darker accessories with high contrast to give your whites a contemporary finish.

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For a fast new-season fix, update your wardrobe with fashion’s “it” accessory: Shoes. This season, shoes have more pulling power than a red Maserati. The designs are real works of art with extreme detailing. Designers played with texture, proportion, color, and pattern. So there’s something for everyone.

Storm the streets in comfortable and feet-friendly

flats and keep the bold platform heels for that

formal event or special occasion.

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Christian Louboutin

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Christian Louboutin

Oscar de la Renta

Bruno Frisoni

Bruno Frisoni

Balmain

Devi Kroell

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THE O BLOGa l o t h m a n b l o g . c o m

Snob O trots the fashion capitals of the world to select next season’s it-pieces straight from the runway. As always, Snob O hits it perfectly with her fabulous choices every season.

Artsy O is in-the-know and on-the–go covering Kuwait’s latest art and cultural scene,

everything from art exhibitions & galleries to cultural and charity events. Your true

chic cultural guide.

AlOthman Blog is the number one destination for fashion enthusiasts and shopaholics in Kuwait. It provides a daily editorial of the hottest and most sought after designer clothes and accessories carried by AlOthman.

Miss O zeroes in on seasons’ trends, shows you how to assert your personal style identity into your wardrobe, and shares with you her fashion musings and obsessions.

Chatty O is your indispensable guide to emulate the effortless style of the

most photographed trendsetters on and off the red carpet.

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Alexander Wang

Carnivorous, savage, caged and industrial are a few qualities that helped define the direction of Alexander Wang’s Fall 2009 collection. This sexually charged season introduces sleekness and sophistication in a new way by offering dressier and more tailored silhouettes than in past seasons.

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Alexis Mabille

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Let's be in favor of a battle between black, a color that we adore so much, and the delicate makeup tones that we know well will make us pretty...

Alexis allows us all the freedom of an emotional fashion dialogue where love and humour prevail, and some insolent touches intervene.

To seduce one self is to be seductive.

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Azzaro

Vanessa Seward is pleased to present the Fall-Winter 2009-2010 Azzaro Collection, inspired by bows, embroidered jewels and flowing ruffles.

Chic “sweatshirt”: dresses in ‘lamé’, charmeuse and lurex.

Embroidered jewels: dresses with embroidered ‘trompe-l’oeil’ necklaces, jewel adorned coat.

Bows: embroidered or in crepe, the bow becomes a true gem, paired with hats with jewelled veil.

Evening jumpsuit and tuxedo high-waisted pants.

Dresses and coats in weightless ruffles in lace and organza.

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The Fall 2009 collection was inspired by the subtly, simplicity

and polished surfaces of Constantin Brancusi’s

bronze sculptures. – Mark Badgley and James Mischka

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Balmain

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Decarnin certainly proved he's the leader of the disco fever he has single-handedly triggered this season. He had the shortest, tightest body dresses witnessed anywhere: smothered in Swarovski crystal, flouncing up at the shoulder, tightly bound in satin drape or quilted. The cult peaked-shoulder Balmain jacket was reiterated in force: same signature shape, now manifested as a tuxedo jacket, and often paired with new drapey harem pants or skinny jean-cut black trousers. Every look was thrust into deep-cuffed suede boots with a stack of silver buckles running up the side.

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Behnaz Sarafpour

Modernist sculptures werethe starting point of inspiration

for this collection. -Behnaz Sarafpour

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Bodyamr

The secret siren of BodyamrsAW09-10 collection takes

the garbo approach to Socialising,yet on the occasions

she is seen at night, this coolbut Passionate woman dominates

the room she enters, fixes hersights on her Prey, and embodies

the silver screen vixens;with the prowess to dazzle

Whilst she corrupts. -Bodyamr

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Bruno Frisoni

Eccentricity, fun and luxuryare the themes of this collection.

It’s all about wearing the accessories that make

a statement. Just have funwith colour and style!

-Bruno Frisoni

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Skins, shells, bugs, metal, wood...these are found in the world

I choose to live in.They help me become creative

because in them I see their natural beauty and with the element of fire

I am able to give them another form, some other function and yet another purpose.

They are reincarnated into another beautiful object but their images are frozen to be remembered as what they were before.

I am inspired to recreate. -Celestina Ocampo

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Christian Louboutin

As I never design around fashion or trends, there is always variety

in every collection. This season there are studs, animal prints, a lot

of texture and mixing of fabrications, such as lace, pony and crystals,

all in one shoe. There is also a real richness in the fabrics used, and we

added new, shiny skins that havea modern feel.

-Christian Louboutin

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Christopher Kane

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Aw09 season is the toughest regarding the time you have to experiment and find your key source of inspiration. I looked at old nude/life drawings from college that had been executed using different widths of black

markers. They were very erratic in style. I really wanted to

portray these initial drawings onto a real body.

Overall the collection appeared clean and minimal - a very

modern dress code. -Christopher kane

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Collette Dinnigan

Inspired by Hollywood & the moody elegance of an Edwardian era. Glamorous sophistication is reflected in crystal-encrusted embroideries, the restrained exuberance perfectly complimenting the mix of moonlight metallic’s, opulent lace, voluminous tulle and sequin clusters.

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Derek Lam

The Fall 2009 collection is inspired by elements of eclectic and rich interiors, specifically the homes of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. In these spaces refined and modern components are layered with those that are primitive and historic.

Desert, mink, tortoise shell and tiger's eye are accented with muted brights. Gold, amber, turquoise and lapis appear as if they have been pulled from a well-worn Oriental carpet.

The soft desert tones echo those in the ready-to-wear collection. The materials are rich with contrasting animal textures: python, jaguar-pony, suede, goat leather, shearling, and a signature "horn" heel.

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It's the search for luxury that goes beyond the expected - the juxtaposition of ideas to create an ethereal look for a fierce intelligent woman. It's about colors to lift the spirits during these rough economic times.

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Devi Kroell

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Modern ClassicsNew York Chic.

-Douglas Hannant

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Elie Saab

A quietly luxurious Parisian spirit infuses the collection, with graphic cuts and structured lines creating a new dialogue. It is a different approach that heralds an elegant daywear line with signature glamour. Long, lean looks in monochrome and two-tone, colour a modern silhouette.

Lighter shades of cream, glazed chestnut and powder grey are treated as colour blocks balanced against a series of draped dresses in dusty blue and celadon green with interlacing straps that bare the

shoulders. Embroidery anchors skirts in crepe georgette of infinite lightness.

Micro silk prints define key dress silhouettes.

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Elie Saab

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Erdem

This AW09 season we really wanted something graphic and quite bold,I thought our girl this

season is more of the world: part Russian, Japanese and

French. We wanted herto feel really young

but also defiant.But beautifully defiant.

-Erdem Moralioglu

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Erin Fetherston

The Tin Soldier meets the Jewel Box Ballerina - the Erin Fetherston A/W 09/10 collection fuses the solid and delicate elements of the fantasy world; trim and polished tailoring in rich silk jacquards march alongside romantic silk tulle hourglass dresses. This collection perfectly illustrates the Erin Fetherston world of femininity, fantasy, and individuality proposing a wardrobe of special pieces that seamlessly allow a woman to dress from day to evening.

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Giambattista Valli

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I was inspired partly fromMister Saint Laurent, but his

lifestyle than the fashion.I was inspired by his glorious

years when you had a little feeling of decadence,

no boundaries, nor rules,it was all about ‘eclectism’but also, from feeling offreedom of the life of

Talitha Getty. I also think that today,

you design for ten women a day. I like the idea to offer a large alternative to women's

today: I want them to feel that I accompany them for every

moment of the day. -Giambattista Valli

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Giles

"The Autumn/Winter 2009 collection is about re-capturing all the fun of "playing with

fashion" while I was at Central St Martins.It is a collection of re-visiting all the things

of my own I have liked and re-workingthem into I hope, something better.

-Giles Deacon "

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Halston

This Fall 2009 season Halston will reinterpret the traditional

show format with the launch of a digital concept revealing a 360-degree view of the Ready-to-Wear collection. The initiative synthesizes the most visual and tangible elements of Halston, and brings these to realization in an exclusively commissioned production, fusing the genres of fashion, film, music and art that serve as the foundation of the brand.

This is a small step of innovation from Halston yet a large leap for the industry.

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Hervé Léger

For Fall 2009 HERVE LEGER by Max Azria drums to the beat of an urban tribe.

A gradient palette of earth tones is polished by rich shades of deep ebony.

Using iconic bandages and patch-working textures of velvet, boucle, and snakeskin, we create the modern carapace for the female form. Exotic prints, metallic beading, and woven techniques intensify the collection’s primal sensuality.

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Hockley

Uniquely pieced together in an enigmatic way, Hockley created sumptuous silhouettes with a new take on classic luxury.

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Issa

The Issa collection continues to offer relaxed, yet super chic, clothes that aim to uncomplicate the modern life.

The monks’ robes can twist, knot and drape asymmetrically but the translation into Issa is always unstructured and comfortable.

A staple of the Issa collection is print, this season the print story is a pilgrimage through monochrome and tri colour surface. For solids an enlightened palette; cherry red, sunshine orange, lipstick pink and ultra marine blue. For fabrics; super soft cashmeres from mongolia, velvets and silk jersey.

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I wanted to take a classical baseand reinterpret it

for the woman of tomorrow. -Gilles Mendel

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Jason Wu

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The Fall / Winter 2009 Collection was inspired by etchings of Arthur Rackham who famously illustrated “Alice in Wonderland” with homage to the shadow print artworks of Kara Walker. The textures, colors and silhouettes are all exclusive to Jason Wu.

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Luisa Beccaria

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Luisa Beccaria dreams about a woman with a thousand souls, multifaceted, voluble but always authentic. A woman who is voluptuous and audacious but also poetic and elegant, a dreamer who is at the same time decisive and contemporary.

The A/W 09-10 Luisa Beccaria collection interprets these many facets with a show that builds on continuous research, with pieces that possess a strong personality, and are seductive but never ephemeral.

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Malandrino

Surprise creates desire: the gesture of a hand holding a drape, a wing draping the waist, an eye with a teardrop evoking emotion.

The net veils the body and creates nudity - the nudity becomes an illusion.

Black, nude, sky, shaft of fuschia and violet associated with metal underlined beauty and mystery.

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Marchesa

I wanted the whole thingto be like a fairy tale.

I wanted to have fantasy. -Georgina Chapman

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Marios Schwab

My Autumn Winter 2009 collection explores the many interpretations of expansion. Playing with the concept of

variations in size, sculpted dresses are encapsulated in voluminous

garments of identical, but magnified, contours. 3D anaglyphic prints are enlarged and projected

on to dresses to emphasise the impression of expansion.

I also looked closely at Rodin’s

sculptures; drawing on his example, I used translucent fabric to sculpt

fragments of the body while leaving the rest of the garment

unadorned and untouched. -Marios Schwab

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Matthew Williamson

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This collection truly encapsulates the strength of spirit of the Matthew Williamson girl for AW09, focusing on the contrast between loose, feminine volume and intense warrior-like detailing found on necklines and cuffs.

Inspiration taken from traditional Tibetan outerwear is hinted at through curved seam paneling in contrasting textures, and further highlighted through the bespoke brocade piping and sequins.

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Monique Lhuillier

Fluid silhouettes in silk jersey- easy chic pieces. Sheer silk tulle cocktail dresses in Bordeaux and noir. Structured suits and fitted day dresses in navy and noir brocade.Luxurious textures and a play on layering.Sophisticated elegance with ease…Welcome to Fall!

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Naeem Khan

This season, the focus is on creating truly luxurious clothes. It's as

much about reinforcing the spiritof hope as it is about creating desire;

we are suggesting a new kind ofopulence - of intelligent indulgenceover blind gluttony. It is a sort of

splendor that won't quickly tarnish,a timeless beauty that will endure

for generations to come. -Naeem Khan

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Oscar de la Renta

A fresh look at the modern, feminine wardrobe.

-Oscar de la Renta

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Peter Pilotto

"Our inspiration is always a continuation, we look at things we love and translate them in

different ways. -Peter Pilotto

and Christopher De Vos

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Pierre Hardy

"I wanted the Winter collection really feminine, graphical and

sophisticated using rich materials such as snake, rhinestones,

satin and sequences.There is a duality in the design

of the collection, going to really simple shapes to really

complicate ones. We could name the Winter collection :

"from minimalism to excess!"-Pierre Hardy

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Ports 1961

This season Tia Cibani journeys into the enigmatic past of India’s Mughal Dynasty, an era rich in culture, art, and creativity. In particular Tia turns to an empress of Persian descent, the legendary beauty Nur Jahan, known as much for her poetry and artistic sophistication as for her political power.

Drawing inspiration from this rich heritage, Tia explores a multitude of paths. Masculine tailoring with ornate detail yields a look that is romantic yet sharply defined. Asymmetric yoke closures draw attention to fitted bodices.

Narrow waistlines swell into feminine fullness at the hems, which accentuate the idealized form of Mughal grace, and echo the contemporary trend of fit and flared shapes.

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Proenza Schouler

Now is not the timefor exploring things outside

your ethos. Contrarily, what feels right is quite the opposite: refining your

unique vision and trying to arrive at some kind of core.

-Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough

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REDUX Charles Chang-Lima

For his Fall 2009 collection, REDUX Charles Chang-Lima was inspired by the soft beauty and femininity of the Rose.

This delicate motif can be seen in the couture finishing touches to the collection. It is viewed in the way Chang-Lima hand rolls chiffon fabrics to create rosettes as details on sleeves and necklines or how he hand folds and drapes the flounce of a skirt on a party dress.

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RM by Roland Mouret

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One of the catch phrases of the season was about the TTD. Roland said: The TTD is the new LBD of the recession.

The TTD being the Tunic-Top-Dresses in the collection, which were integral to the show and a very strong concept, as well as being very versatile.

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Roberta Furlanetto

Roberta Furlanetto continues in her quest for new interpretations of classic couture techniques, applying unusual, experimental procedures. Examples include the hems and sleeves of her outerwear, in which the fabric is cut and then woven to create a relief decorative effect, and the small wool bustier patterned with interwoven ribbon and intarsia slashed motifs, for wearing over an asymmetric chiffon blouse. The evening gown is in silk organza, styled with layered fringed hems spiralling downwards on the silhouette.

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Temperley London

Temperley London’s Autumn/Winter 2009/10 collection combines elements of both East and West in its varied color palette, silhouettes, and detailing. A rich infusion of color and texture, it contains shades of bordeaux, red currant, ochre, cobalt, navy, charcoal, and ocean with highlights of gold.

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Vera Wang

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This season, inspired by Peggy Guggenheim and her

extraordinary life in Venice in the late 30’s, I focused on simpler

shapes for a more modern, sensuous look. The contrast

between the simplicity of certain fabrics mixed with the luxury of others gave a tension and

sophistication to the collection. -Vera Wang

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VPL

This season I considered the realignment of the body

contours referencingthe shifted Picasso women

and the delineationof Oscar Schlemmer

body drawings. -Victoria Bartlett

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I was inspired by the places I’ve traveled, the people in my life, and the things that have brought me particular

joy this year. I chose to focus on the indelible memories that make me happy,

whether recent or moving back in time to a moment of raw, almost naïve, energy.

It’s important to find joy and peace within the madness and chaos: focusing on the things that really matter in life.

-Maria Cornejo

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Zero + Maria Cornejo

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