and the history books forgot about us

"I don't want to show my clothes, I want to show my attitude, my past, present, and future. I use memories and future visions and try to place them in today's world." -Raf Simons

I'm sure we all know by now about the departure of Raf Simons at Jil Sander. Another season, another shock. I like how the fashion industry always wait until the most unassuming moments to spring these little nuggets of news on us. naturally, today has been all things Jil Sander/Raf Simons related. You can't go to any fashion website without being hit with the waves of emotional images. there are countless pictures, quotes, or memories reflecting what a bittersweet show Jil Sander Fall 2012 was. I have the utmost respect for Mr. Simons and I only hope he goes on to do bigger and better things (hopefully it will include a namesake women's label as well as the continuation of his men's line...must happen please). He was a perfect fit for the Jil Sander label. I appreciate his quiet and modest approach to design, never looking for attention for himself, only to redefine minimalism with his unique and modern vision. It always takes a special kind of woman to pull of a Jil Sander look by Raf. He is also what made me interested in menswear and made me recognize the full worth of the simplicity of basic colors and shapes. Some of his work i personally think are the best and most memorable ones. He changed Jil Sander into a fashion favorite and hopefully this will continue when Jil Sander herself returns to the label.

About the show itself-
it couldn't have been a better final goodbye collection. Beautiful and perfect from the setup to the makeup to the soundtrack and of course the clothes themselves. It was so basic and delicate but also strong and innovative. So classically elegant and modern. It felt more like a spring collection, with its happier notes of renewal/rebirth undertones rather than the usual somber ones of fall.











sigh....i just want to post it all. there wasn't one element in the show that i didn't like. nothing during fashion week even matters anymore. its all jilsanderrafsimons archives for a while. i'm going to miss those beautiful campaigns and collabs with willy and clement. SO MANY THOUGHTS. i feel like kinga right now. UUGHHHHHHH must hold back those tears.

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS TOO RAF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It was a show worthy of the standing ovation it received. Raf Simons may be the designer that the house of Jil Sander let go, but he is clearly also the same designer that any fashion house would be lucky to have at their creative helm." -Hamish Bowles



Amore,
sad Eggy

just some black ink on some blue lines

"It's more interesting to have just a picture of a small detail - then you can dream all the rest around it. Because when you see the whole thing, what is there to imagine?" -Dries van Noten

...found this little tidbit and of all places on askmen.com, they did a pretty good job profiling him...

"WHY IS HE FAMOUS

In the modern world of fashion design, it seems most designers work harder at building their names into million-dollar brands than they do at designing great clothes -- but not Dries van Noten. For years, he’s been silently and diligently focusing his energy on producing some of the industry’s boldest and most innovative works, and is now one of the industry’s most celebrated talents."

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Dries van Noten Fall 2012, inspired by Oscar Wilde and Frank Zappa. now for anyone who's listened to Frank Zappa, this is a pretty interesting interpretation. what an ingenious combination to look for inspiration.

just noticed this. that is one cool runway. at first glance i wasn't too impressed with the collection buuuut after several looks after i think its safe for me to to say "Bravo!" once again Mr. van Noten. it's designers like him that make me excited and anxious for the next season.

amore,

Eggrorr

the sun goes down the stars come out

"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication." -Leonardo da Vinci

I don't know how they do it, these designers. pre-fall is still rolling out along with dozens of menswear shows each day and then we've got couture coming up then the ready to wear right around the corner. phewy!

huh, just realized i've never really featured menswear on my blog, don't know why because i've quite enjoy men's fashion for quite some time. given the current nature of fashion interest menswear will only continue to grow. the essence of menswear comes down its simplicity, there's only so much you can do with it trend-wise, which probably explains why i have such a special fondness for it. it always amazes me how they can reinterpret men's basics season after season, there are so many restrictions with menswear, the fit/tailoring has to be exact for those suit jackets or trousers, so i think to design and style a men's line is pretty darn commendable though it seems like more and designers are doing one...

So onto it with some of the shows that i thought did a good job of embodying the essence of menswear, sheesh, how many have i said that word already...

Bottega Veneta



Fendi



Salvatore Ferragamo (they always get it right for the boys)




Ports 1961



Valentino






i was extremely impressed with valentino's first showing. as you can see i had some trouble narrowing the looks down.

hmm i also picked out a lot of navy and black combinations, my weakness.

as for models, Clement and Benjamin still blow everyone else out of the water (Baptiste not bad either) i couldn't help myself NOT putting their images in. these guys know how to work a look and walk. i only hope there's a long and successful career in store for them.

well toodaloo,
eggy