Fall 2008 Ready-To-Wear - Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli's fall collection could have been mistaken for a spring collection if one hadn't bothered to look beyond the fit and flare embroidered dresses.There was an occasional display of asymmetrical sweaters, Cavallian typical prints in psychedelic colors, animal printed fur, trimmed on floral dresses and huge bright roses either printed or sequined adorning skirts and dresses.If one could excuse the inappropriateness of the collection for fall, then one has before oneself a neat array of girlie dresses in very subdued pleasant colors.The booties are noteworthy for their clever use of sequins, florals and embroidery.On the whole Cavalli is adorable as long as he doesn't vamp on us!!!

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Fall 2008 Ready-To-Wear - John Galliano

John Galliano's cocoon of surrealism is oft so contagious that it never does fail to touch you in the most unexpected way.He is one of the few designers who makes a movie out of a fashion show.There is the historical background, compelling sets, princesses in fantastical clothes, making you believe that you have hitched a pleasant ride into the past.This fall I'm so taken in my his wonderful choice of colors ranging from bright orange to rich burgundy.Add to that the grand headgear in the form of overblown hats and flowerpots, an array of big flowery jewellery and gold studded shoes and you have captured the essence of Galliano's ingeniousness all at one go.

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Fall 2008 Ready-To-Wear - Marni

Think simple, think Marni.On a cursory look, the clothes from the collection don't seem to stand out.The prints are nothing more than a swirl of patterns and the dressing is tiered and layered as per fall.But the highlight of the collection seems to be the artistic blending of seemingly impossible color combinations where the pastel shades seem to harmonize with shocking hues of bright colors.The collection however is big on accessories with chunky wooden heeled platform shoes in a variety of materials ranging from exotic to suede, big flowery necklaces and bracelets, cute striped socks and nerdy sun glasses.Skip the clothes in favour of the accessories!!!

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