Gucci Hits The Road In High Fashion!

The 500 by Gucci is just too cute for words. Travel in style this spring/summer in the limited-edition FIAT created in celebration of the fashion house’s 90th anniversary. $23,600; gucci.com

 

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.

Top 10 fashion highlights for the past 10 years.

December 31, 2010 will end the first decade of the 21st Century.  A lot has happen in the world of fashion. Here are my Top 10 fashion highlights for the past ten years.  The highs and lows.  Tell me your favorite fashion moment of the decade.

1) Tom Ford leaves Gucci Group and takes sexy with him.

2)  Valentino retires with a three day extravaganza in Rome. Plus an unforgettable haute couture fashion show in Paris at the Musee’ Rodin.

3) Kanye West collaborates with Louis Vuitton creating the Don, Jasper, and Mr. Hudson sneakers.

4) Jason Wu designs Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown and makes headlines.

5) Michelle Obama gives middle aged women the right to bare arms.

6) YSL passes away, but his legacy continues.

7) Wall Street crashes and suddenly excessive spending on fashion becomes unfashionable.  Anna Wintour (Vogue Editor in Chief) introduces Fashion’s Night Out to kick off fashion week and motivate shoppers to start buying again.

8 ) SJP (Carrie Bradshaw) takes her Manolo’s to the big screen.

9) Alexander McQueen dies but Lady Gaga keeps his memory alive wearing his designs at the 2010 MTV Awards.

10) Tom Ford returns but did he bring sexy back?  (Watch for my upcoming blog on Mr. Ford)

BONUS** Miquelle West works with mentor Patricia Field to style Sex and The City

Honorable Mentions:

1) My fashion god Karl Lagerfield, Viktor Rolf, and Lanvin create affordable designs for H&M.

2) Patrick Robinson breathes new life into the GAP.

3) Top Shop arrives stateside in NYC/SOHO.

4) Gossip Girl’s costume designer Eric Daman creates a cult like following for Leighton Meester (Blair) and Blake Lively (Serena).  The styling for Gossip Girl is spot on.

Lady GaGa in McQueen

Gossip Girl

Michelle Obama in Jason Wu

Kanye West Louis Vuitton Sneaker