pre-fall 2011

Fashion industry: Now vs. 6 months in advance

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Carolina Herrera, Pre-Fall 2011 The problem with Pre-Fall 2011 is that you want to wear these clothes now. Ironically, when the time comes for them to be worn, they'll already be out of fashion. We'll be mad about Fall/Winter 2011/2012 then, just like Pre-Fall 2011 has now replaced Spring/Summer 2011. Did I mention that officially ... Read more

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011: Paris & Byzantium

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When I was in Istanbul many years ago visiting a carpet factory, the setting looked exactly like Chanel's Pre-Fall 2011 show. We were sipping apple tea and listened to the owner describing the process of weaving handmade carpets. They were everywhere, even hung on walls, something I'd never seen before. The room wasn't small, but ... Read more