Monday 15 December 2008

15 12 08

I have just seen the Zac Posen pre-fall 2009 collection... and I am in love!!!!

"Saying that he hoped his show would inspire during challenging times, Zac Posen returned to the flirty, forties-inflected clothes that are his signature—and, as it happens, recall the look that was popular at the end of the Great Depression. For day, there were trumpet-skirted suits in sober wools, though Posen might prefer his customer play it carefree in a groovy eel-skin trench and leopard dress. The collection was heavily populated with little dresses—cocktail frocks embellished with swingy fringe and body-hugging knits. Posen kept the serious evening dramatics to a minimum, making them highly viable choices for the long red-carpet season ahead." - by Meenal Mistry from Style.com













I have left out two or three outfits that I didn't like, but everything else is perfect. I love the colours: peach, maroon, mint, lilac, gold and I have always been a fan of leopard print!

runway images from style.com but put together by me!

20 comments:

Claire said...

The mint dress is BEAUTIFUL!! And I want that suit - I could definitely wear that when I start work!! Love the 40s-inspired clothing, it was post-war, so everyone was pretty positive!

Couture Carrie said...

J'adore this collection! Love the ladylike glamour, and the fact that the show was held in a restaurant . . . is it Balthazar or Pastis in NYC? Looks familiar!

xoxox,
CC

Anonymous said...

oh my god I hadn't seen it yet as I'm not normally into Zac Posen but it's lovely! That yellow dress is gorgeous

Anonymous said...

Some great retro chic here. I do love your blog. Vintage has evolved into a place all its own and needs the kind of expertise you share with all of us.

Ella Gregory said...

He was always one of my favourites but I haven't loved his collections as much recently. It looks like there are some great red carpet dresses in here though.

Some Like it Vintage.com said...

WOW! It's like looking back in time. It's no secret that vintage is often the inspiration for today's designers, and Posen really got it right!

Baybay Mama said...

I absolutely love this style of dress. How beautiful. Sometimes Zac bores me a little but this collection is out of this world.

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

the colors from zac's collecton are mesmerizing.

Angela said...

love the collection. i like the red dress.

Terence Sambo said...

i heart this collection it's so amazing :o)

Some Like it Vintage.com said...

Thanks for dropping by my blog too Penny! Happy Holidays!

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

This is a gorgeous collection. It really feels as if it belongs in the 1940s--not much modernity to it.

Anonymous said...

Wow! that's all I have to say!

Jules said...

wow...what a great collection, i love the black suit with lilac scarf, its super chic!

Katarina Kühl ~ PencilFashion said...

oh wow, the third dress in yellow is veery beautiful!

Unknown said...

oh wow. It's just fabulous. ...and spans the 20's to the 40's. brilliant textures and colors as well!

Lady Melbourne said...

I'm not generally a fan of Zac Posen but this collection is something else. Changed my mind, I love you choices!
LM
x

Fashion_Girl22 said...

When I saw the collection, I knew you would really like it. <3
Ac has been doing so really fine stuff lately. <3

Anonymous said...

Oh Penny! thanks for doing this round up. This collection is a dream! I love everything you showed and I am intrigued by the fur cuffs on the image with the black dress and leopard print coat.

LJ said...

I love fringe in general, but his take on 1940s is class..
xx-LJ from SOS!