Vera Wang for David's Bridal

Pleas excuse me--I'm still coming off my wedding high (hubby and I just got our full-length wedding dvd back and watched it twice last night!) David's Bridal has not been on the top of the list of wedding dress retailers lately. I know when I was shopping for a dress, that was the last place on my mind. However, next year, Vera Wang, the premier wedding dress designer, is partnering with David's Bridal to create a bridal dress line. The collection will be comprised of dresses ranging from $600-$1500. Although I am normally a little skeptical about collaborations between top designers and mainstream retailers (ie. Designer Collaborations for Target) I think this one will pan out great. I can't wait to see the collection, which will soon thereafter produce bridesmaid and children's wedding attire line.

I think it is a great idea for both parties--David's Bridal can possibly change the minds and hearts of brides to be, and Vera Wang can reach out to a new demographic who may not have been able to afford an original designer gown. It's brilliant.


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The Best of Fashion Week: Footwear Part 1

My main focus while viewing the collections during the Fashion Weeks is the entire look, however, I do not put much emphasis on the accessories. So, this time around, I peeped the footwear, and I found some edgy, breathtaking designs...

A wide range of preppy and sophisticated to edgy and daring, the ones I chose proved unique creativity yet practical wearability. I would totally wear the Alexander Wang loafer wedges by day and the sea creature Proenza Schoulers by night. Which are your favorites?

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NY Premiere of "September Issue"

Alexa Chung looked fab in this off-white sheer number and contrasting black booties and a pop of color with a blue clutch. Simply chic.

And Miss Anna Wintour made an appearance in her usual age-apropriate, yet effortlessly stylish frock and neutral accessories.

Diddy, Cassie and Zac Posen looked hot at the after party!

Just so you know, the premiere for regular viewers is September 11th. If you're a New Yorker, the documentary will begin showing August 28th. Can't wait!

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CFDA Awards Winners + Event Photos

The votes are in! Last night, top designers and their muses attended the CFDA Awards, some in hope to receive an award--others for support. And the winners are...

Purple Glamour's favorite designer, Alexander Wang walked away with the well-deserved Swarovski Award for Womenswear.

"I went to work, had a couple of meetings, ate Thai food," he told WWD about his day before the awards ceremony. "I just want to hang out with my friends."

Congrats Mr. Wang!





Laura and Kate Mulleavy snagged the prestigious Womenswear Designer of the Year Award for Rodarte.

Well done! Since their Fashion Week debut in 2005, their collections have been receiving rave reviews and much success.

And I must say, I fell in love with those web-like knitted leggings from their Fall '08 collection.





And the Menswear Designer of the Year award went to...both Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders and Italo Zuccheli for his work with Calvin Klein (it was a tie.)

I personally would have given it to Scott Sternberg, because he's just that good, and I can't get enough of his effortless, preppy, American Sportswear designs.

Anyway, congrats to them both!







The Swarovski Award for Menswear went to Tim Hamilton...










And the International Award went to Marc Jacobs for his efforts at Louis Vuitton--rightfully so.

I don't think anyone else could have done a better job. The Fall '09 collection will forever be in my mind and heart.






Check out the rest of the awards and their recipients here.

More photos from the event when you read the rest...

Agyness Deyn looked rocker glam in a shiny, sequined Anna Sui dress, a vintage leather jacket and Marc by Marc Jacobs boots...

Anna Sui took home the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award...

Anna Wintour looked usually fab in a Carolina Herrera frock, accompanied by huge William Rast supporter, Justin Timberlake...

Arlenis Sosa was in attendance (I would have loved to see her wear a bra)....

Ashley Olsen looked stunning in this floor-length orange and gold number from New York Vintage...

Oh, Betsey...

CFDA's president, a glamorous Diane von Furstenberg, and Steven Kolb...

Jason Wu and his muse, Diane Kruger (who looks amazing in Wu's design)...

Kerry Washington looks simply glamorous in this sparkly Doo.Ri gown...

Kirsten Dunst seemed to be the lady of the evening in this fab Rodarte frock and edgy Nicholas Kirkwood sandals...

Liya Kebede in Balenciaga (I've seen her look much better)...

Olivia Palermo was there, in a satin, strapless dress. I would have liked it better if it fit...

Ralph Lauren and his wife, also the winner of the Popular Vote Award. Congrats!

Thakoon Panichgul was their in a tailored black suit...

and Vera Wang looked effortlessly chic in her own design.

photo credits: style.com, wwd.com

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The Best of The Costume Institute Gala

"Model as Muse" was the theme of this year's Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss, while top designers made an appearance with their favorite celebrities and models, adorned in their haute couture designs.

"Exploring the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion focuses on iconic models of the twentieth century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring, the fashion of their respective eras. The exhibition, organized by historical period from 1947 to 1997, will feature haute couture and ready-to-wear masterworks accompanied by fashion photography and video footage of models who epitomized their epochs."

Here are my top picks of the evening...









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