America’s Next Top Model Episode 11

This week the models were given a golden opportunity to try and impress Franca Sozzani, Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Italia. She met with the girls, they were able to show off their books, talk a little about themselves, and ask questions. The challenge was a difficult one. The models had to walk down a flight of stairs balancing a tea tray with lit candles on top of their heads. Wow! The tricks one must perform during this cycle. The photo shoot was held in the largest out door market in Marrakech with designs byLondonbased designer Daniella Issa Helayel. These critiques by Andre’ Leon Talley took me back to last weeks panel.

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Andre Says’

” You look like you have lost your mind. I’m trying to figure out the narrative. What were you thinking?”Alexandriawas sent home.

” This is so high fashion. I see the clothes and I see the story.” Once again, Molly won best photo.

I say…

You wear the clothes, the clothes shouldn’t wear you! You have to see the message in the clothes.

The Return of Tom Ford, Sexy, & Glamour!

The Return of Tom Ford, Sexy, & Glamour!

I’m looking forward to seeing what the next decade will bring in the world of fashion, but for right now I’ll just focus on the present. Earlier this year, a reliable source told me that Tom Ford would be launching his own women’s line in 2011. I kept quiet about it because I have my own don’t ask, I won’t tell policy.

Tom Ford or Mr. Ford what he prefers to be called now couldn’t have picked a better time to stage his comeback. In fashion timing is everything. Circa 1995, he ushered out grunge and minimalism with his first collection at Gucci. The trendy logo wearing Gucci girl may be a thing of the past, but for those longing for the design aesthetic that he sent down the runway during his tenure at YSL, you will not be disappointed.

Glamour!!!!! Making women look and feel glamorous is what he does best. Ladies, I think Mr. Ford has brought sexy back and his presence will certainly be missed. Welcome back Mr. Ford.

My favorite picks from his spring 2011 collection.