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POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
by Polly Guerin
September 1, 2008
EXTRA EXTRA!!!! Fashion Shows
Break Ground
Anita Van Horn, Blush magazine's fashion
editor extraordinaire, sits in Row One, at the
Spring 2009 collections. "Why I declare!!!" It's
Fashion Week in New York and there sits Banana
the Bore mum as a cat. Her clothes come from
Paree 'an she flaunts it with glee. Hauty Van Horn
throws her a deliberate snare, cause she reigns
as queen at this affair. She scribbles away about
this and the that; paparazzi click and the clack as
runway shows pull up on the track. Here's the scoop.
The buyers, the press and guests cue up with invitation in hand. These shows are strictly
business. "Oh, it's terribly unfair," declares a wannabe fashionista. Don't you think the public
ought to have a chance to see at least one of the runway shows?" Not a chance but inside the
tents the shows take second fiddle to the likes of Van Horn whose chic is renowned as is her page
boy hairdo and horn rimmed sunglasses. All eyes focus on this doyen of fashion as she views the
Mercedes-Benz sponsored Fashion Week shows. Under the white tents that loom up like a
magical kingdom in Bryant Park the designer elite of the fashion world pay a price that far
exceeds the basic $200,000 to put on a show. Famous designers like Oscar will be there right
along with von Furstenberg and Lauren, but other designers like Marc Bouwer, who believes in
making fashion more democratic, will unveil his spring collection on his web site
www.marcbower.com. Check TV listings for daily coverage of the fashion show extravaganza. The
finalists of Project Runway will show their collections on September 12. You can read all about the
fashion industry in my book, Creative Fashion Presentations, go to www.Amazon.com.
Talking democratic fashion, never underestimate the Power of Politics and Celebrities. Take
Michelle Obama's recent appearance on The View, for instance. The wife of the presumptive
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama caused a media sensation when she wore a
black-and-white printed dress by Donna Ricco on the show. The dress manufacturers rallied to
the opportunity, put similar styles in production, consumers immediately snapped up the cotton
dress and it sold out nationwide. This election year may turn the candidates' wives into fashion
arbiters. Cindy McCain has elected to approximate Nancy Reagan's hallmark Chanel-style suits,
while Obama seems to be challenging Jackie Kennedy's iconic look of A-line dresses and power
pearls. www.cottoninc.com. If all else fails, designer Michael Kors advises, "The right accessories
can make an outfit."
Friends of Black Tie Magazine, that's all about celebrities and philanthropy, know a thing or
two about haute fashion. Couture Fashion Week at the Luxury Exposition Showcase at the Westin
Hotel, Sept. 5-7, is the site for prestigious designers who will be strutting their stuff. Black Tie will
be listing late breaking news on a daily basis. www.blacktiemagazine.mobi.
Buzz, Buzz read all about it. Anita Van Horn with her hauty fashion persona stepped up to the
plate and was chatting away with Alaska governor Sarah Palin, the Republican running mate. She
was amazed to learn that Palin's everyday style consists of wearing layers of fleece and a good
outdoor waterproof trail shoe. According to Women's Wear Daily, the newspaper bible of the
fashion industry, her style is more Patagonia than Prada. Palin donned corporate business attire,
however, a black skirt suit, glasses, and an updo at the announcement in Dayton, Ohio. It is
obvious that her youthful vigor has captivated viewer interest and she's no stranger to fashion.
Featured in the February, Vogue Magazine, in her home in Wasilla, Alaska Palin wore Ralph
Lauren, Levi's and Maxmara for the shoot. However, Palin joked that her favorite designers were
outdoor brands including The North Face. www.wwd.com.
Well darlings, shall we two be tramping through the woods in
outdoorsy fashion style like that Palin woman? The test of time will tell. Tune in next week as
Fashion Week spins another yarn. Ta Ta!!! Send me an email, love to have your opinion!!!
info@pollytalk.com
by Polly Guerin
September 1, 2008
EXTRA EXTRA!!!! Fashion Shows
Break Ground
Anita Van Horn, Blush magazine's fashion
editor extraordinaire, sits in Row One, at the
Spring 2009 collections. "Why I declare!!!" It's
Fashion Week in New York and there sits Banana
the Bore mum as a cat. Her clothes come from
Paree 'an she flaunts it with glee. Hauty Van Horn
throws her a deliberate snare, cause she reigns
as queen at this affair. She scribbles away about
this and the that; paparazzi click and the clack as
runway shows pull up on the track. Here's the scoop.
The buyers, the press and guests cue up with invitation in hand. These shows are strictly
business. "Oh, it's terribly unfair," declares a wannabe fashionista. Don't you think the public
ought to have a chance to see at least one of the runway shows?" Not a chance but inside the
tents the shows take second fiddle to the likes of Van Horn whose chic is renowned as is her page
boy hairdo and horn rimmed sunglasses. All eyes focus on this doyen of fashion as she views the
Mercedes-Benz sponsored Fashion Week shows. Under the white tents that loom up like a
magical kingdom in Bryant Park the designer elite of the fashion world pay a price that far
exceeds the basic $200,000 to put on a show. Famous designers like Oscar will be there right
along with von Furstenberg and Lauren, but other designers like Marc Bouwer, who believes in
making fashion more democratic, will unveil his spring collection on his web site
www.marcbower.com. Check TV listings for daily coverage of the fashion show extravaganza. The
finalists of Project Runway will show their collections on September 12. You can read all about the
fashion industry in my book, Creative Fashion Presentations, go to www.Amazon.com.
Talking democratic fashion, never underestimate the Power of Politics and Celebrities. Take
Michelle Obama's recent appearance on The View, for instance. The wife of the presumptive
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama caused a media sensation when she wore a
black-and-white printed dress by Donna Ricco on the show. The dress manufacturers rallied to
the opportunity, put similar styles in production, consumers immediately snapped up the cotton
dress and it sold out nationwide. This election year may turn the candidates' wives into fashion
arbiters. Cindy McCain has elected to approximate Nancy Reagan's hallmark Chanel-style suits,
while Obama seems to be challenging Jackie Kennedy's iconic look of A-line dresses and power
pearls. www.cottoninc.com. If all else fails, designer Michael Kors advises, "The right accessories
can make an outfit."
Friends of Black Tie Magazine, that's all about celebrities and philanthropy, know a thing or
two about haute fashion. Couture Fashion Week at the Luxury Exposition Showcase at the Westin
Hotel, Sept. 5-7, is the site for prestigious designers who will be strutting their stuff. Black Tie will
be listing late breaking news on a daily basis. www.blacktiemagazine.mobi.
Buzz, Buzz read all about it. Anita Van Horn with her hauty fashion persona stepped up to the
plate and was chatting away with Alaska governor Sarah Palin, the Republican running mate. She
was amazed to learn that Palin's everyday style consists of wearing layers of fleece and a good
outdoor waterproof trail shoe. According to Women's Wear Daily, the newspaper bible of the
fashion industry, her style is more Patagonia than Prada. Palin donned corporate business attire,
however, a black skirt suit, glasses, and an updo at the announcement in Dayton, Ohio. It is
obvious that her youthful vigor has captivated viewer interest and she's no stranger to fashion.
Featured in the February, Vogue Magazine, in her home in Wasilla, Alaska Palin wore Ralph
Lauren, Levi's and Maxmara for the shoot. However, Palin joked that her favorite designers were
outdoor brands including The North Face. www.wwd.com.
Well darlings, shall we two be tramping through the woods in
outdoorsy fashion style like that Palin woman? The test of time will tell. Tune in next week as
Fashion Week spins another yarn. Ta Ta!!! Send me an email, love to have your opinion!!!
info@pollytalk.com
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