Spotlight on Gaga

"Gaga for Givenchy" was the headline of my WWD morning report last Thursday and Gaga was spotted at various eccentric couture houses during NYC fashion week. Looks like Lady Gaga is the only one who can pull off Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 RTW collection. The woman has her own style and it is becoming iconic. The Haus of Gaga is making more headlines than the White House these days and it isn't all her own doing. From the masks to the pant less ensembles, no one since her very own idol Madge has had her own style and set the standard for entertainers around the world! At the MTV VMA's Gaga made headlines not only for her vintage Dior ensemble on the red carpet, but her striking performance of her hit Paparazzi. Her music videos are in their own category and considered mini-films like Paparazzi or the avant garde costumes in Poker face. In Beautiful, Dirty, Rich you can find Gaga rolling in mountains of cash in all the fall must haves like bold belts, leather gloves and bold shoulder dresses. She's quoted that her style mantra stems from "everything around her, like art, porn and vintage looks." Gaga enjoys dressing up and she knows how to rock the extraordinary not the ordinary. Now get set for her explosive "Fame Kills" tour with Kanye!

Haute Child's Fave Gaga looks:

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Spring 2010: is it raining already?

As New York fashion week is over and the tents of Bradley Park are being put away for next fall. After close review I've picked Haute Child's runway winners...

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
Project Runway didn’t give the fashion world any chump. This boy gives exactly what his favorite line says, “fierce.” Spring taupe essentials and big hats will be at the top of every southern French woman's list who lives in driving distance to the Medi. Plus the closing dress and model were impeccable together from the detailing of the ruffles to the material! Fierce!

BAND OF OUTSIDERS

They have found the solution to East coast meets West coast and perfected it. Their Spring RTW collection is definitely a winner with all your essentials covered from a harem pant to a khaki jumpsuit. Scott Sternberg, the head designer of Band of Outsiders is said to be the postmodern Ralph Lauren. I feel there is an underlying theme that reminds me of Prep schoolers getting lost on the Venice Beach boardwalk. I think this line could bring him out of up-and-coming status as a designer and have a permanent spot on the map!

RICHARD CHAI
When did little Richie Chai grow up and learn what every New York 20 -something woman wants? I love the collection all the way from the fuchsia romper to the diverse array of faces on the runway. Chai seriously struck gold and used my favorite versatile cut out bootie every girl wants! The separates streamline off of each other and every piece looks extremely wearable. Chai fused sexy downtown with uptown tailored basics. If this was his vision for Spring, can't wait for his Winter 2010 collection!

ISAAC MIZRAHI
Looks like this illustrious house hold name is changing his mantra from Americana to the Sophisticate. Isaac Mizrahi’s RTW collection this year was acclaimed to be an ode to YSL and you know I can’t get enough of that Le Smoking classiness. As expected this Bryant Park veteran didn’t let his recently relaunched Menswear line get in the way of designing a collection that saluted femininity and couture at its best.

PROENZA SCHOULER
I’ve always loved the dynamic duo behind Proenza Schouler who is Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. These two know hemlines and set the palette of colors for the season. Surprisingly, these two let a little bit of tribal come into their contemporary pieces this season and it came out fabulous. The drop waists worked and the ruffles looked effortless. I wouldn’t expect anything less from the innovative duo that knows how to polish an entire look.

Honorable mentions:
~ DVF’s batik tribal prints made my inner boho want to come out, and the sunflower yellow pieces were definitely show standouts. Plus loved seeing Lakshemi, Karlie, Sessilee and Chanel Iman all rocking the flower power.
~ Oscar de la Renta’s resort 2010 was very Eloise at the Plaza. While his Spring collection had elements of Princess vacationing in Morocco and shopping in Monte Carlo for the weekend. Always staying true to timeless looks that could persuade my own mother to buy something for me.
~ Preen’s models may have been on the scarier side but they definitely mastered the perfect cocktail dress with accents of lace on taupe. They definitely know how to put the WOW factor using the tiniest of detail.
~ A few others that have always been on my radar are critic's fave 3.1 Phillip Lim and Doo Ri. They know how to cut and design and had some outstanding show standouts.

Other honorable mention photo credits: Preen, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Doo Ri.

3 top Spring 2010 trends

~White and Taupe separates

~Asymmetrical hemlines

~Color swathes of patterns

You know you love me

It's that time of the year again and its not just something for Upper East siders to be anxious about because rumor has it that Gossip Girl is à la mode in France too. After a season full of debauchery and the girls of Constance setting the trends for Spring, Fall and Summer. What girl doesn't want the ease of making everything look effortless like Serena or the confidence to make it look like your wardrobe was specifically designed for you like Blair? From the quick paparazzi snapshots for this season, it seems every girl brought their A-game when it comes to style, even Vanessa for their freshman year of college. I know if this season is anything like season 2 it's going to be a lot for NYU to handle. Another question to be answered is, "What is Blair's new side kick accessory going to be?" Queen B was never spotted without her Lady Dior handbag and she was only a high school senior! Let's hope we're not disappointed in this season like Upper East siders having to choose between Tuscany or the Hamptons for summer vacation.

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