Bold Faced Names in Big Shades

arlier this week, Michael Kors hosted his Autumn/Winter 07 Ready-to-Wear line which featured a simple pairing of superlux materials (ie: cashmere and fur) with his signature glamorous Americana sportswear. And of course, some of the biggest names on the American runways.

Cathy Horyn had a similar take on the designer's show in her "Cutting to the Bone Without Angst" review:

"One look at the leggy models at Michael Kors’s show yesterday, at their tweed miniskirts, their luxe urban parkas, crocodile bags and swinging clean hair, and you sort of felt the designer was saying: “Oh, let’s not make it complicated. Decadence? Moral decay? Embrace it!”

The show was good clean fun, with the emphasis on classic fabrics like flannel and herringbone done in sexy shapes. A chestnut cable-knit cashmere dress spilled off the shoulders, and there were fur-trimmed parkas in Prince of Wales nylon as well minidresses and shrugs. It was Kors light and easy."

[Source: NYTimes]

And the shades! While there was nothing revolutionary here -- men in aviators, oversized Jackie O's for the ladies -- the sunglasses enhanced the overall Aspen-chic feel of the show.

[Source: Style.com]
1. Hilary Rhoda; 2. Freja Beha Erichsen; 3. Doutzen Kroes; 4. Behati Prinsloo; 5. Chanel Iman; 6. Raquel Zimmermann and Caroline Winberg backstage; 7. Anouck Lepère; 8. Coco Rocha; 9. Emina Cunmulaj; 10. Mr. Kors himself.

A similar (but not identical) look by Mr. Kors is available for less than $100 on his website:
Cost: $80
Colors: Black, Green, Tortoise
Retailer: MichaelKors.com

Luella's Catwalk

ew York has come down with its seasonal case of runway fever!

Luella, who has been one of the main advocates of spring's wayfarer trend, has gone and upped the ante again. Following with the current trend of bright and bold colors, she sent her models down the runway wearing cat-eye frames in every shade of the rainbow. Below, Irina Lazareanu, Hilary Rhoda, and Agyness Deyn coordinate their eyewear and their London finery.

[Source: Style.com]

I love that Ms. Bartley's shows consistently feature eyewear (she also seems to have some of the best models on the block). Apparently, I'm not the only one taken with her showing:

"An energetic, youthful look at London’s nightlife also appeared on the runway in the form of super slim mod suits, bright bubble dresses and mini skirts, and by way of loud graphic prints like the “Love, Love, Love” t-shirt, which we’re sure will become a club kid staple by the time it hits stores. Bartley also played with the character behind the refined English girl, showing darling bow details, pleated skirts, and ruffled petticoat hems but with added edge, like oversized satchels in tow and big sunglasses as accessories.

Speaking of sunglasses, fellow Brit Anna Wintour sat front row for Luella’s across-the-pond tribute, in her signature shades and gave a warm smile of approval at the show’s close."
[Source: Fashion Wire Daily]

If your need for cat-eye frames is so dire that it cannot wait until the fall, you can also consider Yves Saint Laurent's take on them:

Cost: $240
Colors: Black, Gradiant Burgundy
Retailer: Neiman Marcus