Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010

With the spirit of the Winter Olympics at a high peak and well, the winter season almost coming to an end, D&G's Fall 2010 collection has almost made me look forward to next year's snowy days... well... almost.

The tone was set as model Natasha Poly came out in a maroon knit sweater body suit, ski goggles and furry mukluks that we knew we were in for a cabin Swiss alps/Whistler type show. If anyone can pull out winter chic, it could only come from Domenico Dolce and Steffano Gabbana and that they did. With pieces such as the ones from this collection, who would not want to parade outside in the cold instead of hibernating inside.

Here are my favorites (Warning: I had A LOT OF THEM) from D&G's Fall 2010 Collection:
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Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Ready to Wear

I must say I am very impressed with Ralph Lauren this season. The equestrian preppy look that usually graces the runway at a Ralph Lauren show wasn't the case for Fall 2010. Instead, a completely opposite route was taken from the usual, as I like to think, country-club-old-money look. While the classic tailored look was still making a somewhat visible appearance, gone were the usual sweaters and button up pieces replaced by a boho-chic look. Something that definitely is unexpected from Lauren's line.

Florals and puffed sleeves seemed to be a common theme as piece after piece swept by. Another interesting addition was the use of velvet and suede, adding a renaissance age touch to the collection. The collection was a bit of a far cry from his usual designs that long time devotees are used to, but not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, very far from it. Where in most industries the older one is, the more washed up they are considered, it is always exhilarating to see someone as veteran as Lauren to still have the talent to surprise.

Here are my favorite pieces from the Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Collection:
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Betsey Johnson Fall Ready-to-Wear 2010

Amidst the sea of grays, fur trims and chunky knits, it is always refreshing to see when a designer takes a distinct route to their own version of a Fall Ready-to-Wear collection. And who else represents the antithetic and the eccentric other than Betsey Johnson?

When asked, Johnson said that she was done with the seasons and instead wanted to represent a bit of everything she had showcased over the years. And that she successfully did. The show could not have been more Betsey. Filled with entertainment (Kelly Osbourne was a guest on the runway) and bubble gum fun complete with bright plastic guns, Andy Warhol prints and a mini tribute to the late McQueen, the cart-wheeling designer gave her true loyal fans what they wanted and expected from a Betsey Johnson line. Here's to hoping we don't hear another set of rumors about her retirement anytime soon.

My favorite pieces from the Betsey Johnson Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection:
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Toni Maticevski Fall 2010

Although the buzz is around the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics right now, my mind is already racing to the next major event that is going to take over our television screens; this year's Oscars. With the awards ceremony just under 3 weeks away, my attention naturally turned to Toni Maticevski's line for Fall 2010, which showcased an array of very impressive ball gowns.

As layers of silk tulle and sequin use was the theme flowing into each piece of the collection, it flaunted a definite reminiscent of what could easily be found parading on the red carpet.

With an impressively growing list of celebrity clienteles such as Kim Kardashian and Abbie Cornish, Maticevski is not a stranger to some of the biggest names in tinsel town wearing his designs. Here's to hoping the Australian designer's works can be found displayed by the likes of Anna Kendrick or Penelope Cruz in the nearby future.

Here are some of my favorites from his 2010 Fall Collection:
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Until next time, good night and good reading!