Labels: fashion_show, Lagerfeld, Spring10
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DATE:Feb 17, 2010 2:21:00 AM
Yes, it is a beautiful dress. I bought two identical black fringed shawls, once. Maybe it's time to sew them together and add pockets. (I wish I thought I'd fit into Karl's jeans, though.)
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The Woolly Mammoth
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 5:48:00 AM
That dress is rather beautiful, although I think I may have to shorten the hem to knee-length though.
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AUTHOR: Allie
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 6:22:00 AM
OMG, Erin, I love you.
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AUTHOR: the guilty party
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 6:24:00 AM
I agree, Wolly Mammoth, that is an awkward length. Of course, this is Karl, and he probably doesn't want to hear from ordinary folks (I think he probably calls us "creatures" or "land dwellers" or something) about how its impossible to find a jacket whose proportions work with this, or about it makes us look a bit like a nun. Jen Thompson
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 6:26:00 AM
LOL! Priceless post! I watched documentaries about Karl and Chanel all weekend. I think they need to start a Lagerfeld channel on TV - 24/7 of Karl being Karl. I'd sure as hell watch! Janel
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 7:56:00 AM
lol I agree with everything you said, except the fringe. I LOVE the fringe. beangirl
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 8:32:00 AM
You know, the thing about Fendi is... I never want to like Fendi, but I frequently find that I do. They're obviously doing something right (perhaps despit Karl the Wack Master... er... hmm... "Wack Master" is perhaps an unfortunate turn of phrase...)
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AUTHOR: Nathalie
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 8:32:00 AM
I love the fringe, the length and even the belt. I'd do without the shoes though.
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AUTHOR: Holly
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 9:27:00 AM
if anyone knows of a pattern that mimics this dress, i would love to know about it. or suggestions on keywords to use to search for this pattern. my garment vocabulary is not so broad. thanks :)
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AUTHOR: Sara
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 10:25:00 AM
Before my daughter was born, I had been reading Vogue cover to cover for about 20 years. I was always up on all the designers. I miss it, it was fun. What a funny post!
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AUTHOR: Lauriana
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 10:27:00 AM
Great post! I actually like the belt, but I would want the dress to be shorter and loose the trim. About Lagerfeld, well, I know lots of craft bloggers love to hate him and, love or hate, it's always a treat to read stories about him. However, let's not forget that this is also the man responsible for keeping Lesage (the embroidery house) and other one-of-a-kind couture workshops in business. Lots of craft and skill which would otherwise have been lost forever.
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AUTHOR: AEBL
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 10:39:00 AM
Thanks for the laugh this morning.:D Lagerfeld is entertaining, but mostly crazy. Evelyn
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 12:05:00 PM
Great post. I watched the documentary "Valentino" this weekend. At one point, at V's big celebration with the entire couture world in attendance, the audio caught Karl whispering to Valentino, "Compared to us, the rest of them make rags!" True of Valentino, but I don't believe that Karl is worthy to shine his shoes!
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AUTHOR: belphebe
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 12:37:00 PM
A Jonathan Coulton reference! Fantastic! I missed my chance to see him perform live because I didn't buy a ticket soon enough. Darn! riva
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 2:43:00 PM
I would so love to own that dress. Fringe and all!
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AUTHOR: Joni
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 3:50:00 PM
I would take the fringe off and use it for my surrey...
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AUTHOR: fripperie
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 5:35:00 PM
I'm in the keep-the-fringe camp. The belt, i could do without...
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AUTHOR: Claudine
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 5:54:00 PM
this post is so hilarious that I had to read it out loud to dh. I, too, am riveted by Lagerfeld.
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AUTHOR: Jocelyn H. Chilvers
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 7:22:00 PM
Amen, sister!
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AUTHOR: Cel Petro
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 8:09:00 PM
I'll be so sad when you have to stop writing this blog because you're busy doing commentary for Fashion Week, Red Carpet events, busy, busy, et al. lucitebox
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 8:26:00 PM
I always mean to dress at The Kaiser for Halloween and forget. I'm not sure I could act weird enough! A.
DATE:Feb 17, 2010 11:44:00 PM
I'm sure Uncle Karl would find me quite demode, but it's on my life list to attend one of the chanel couture grande atelier shows he masterminds. Did you see that article on him a few years ago now where in the middle, nonchalantly, a manservant brings him a protein drink because he "doesn't really eat food"? LOVE HIM.
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DATE:Feb 18, 2010 1:25:00 PM
A little off topic but have people here checked out the Keepsake quilting werbsite? They have very good qualitly fabric and their "novelty" fabrics may be just what people are looking for. Alice
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 7:21:00 AM
I'm with you on all accounts. With the exceptions you mentioned, this dress looks like it was made just for me--well the me 15 years ago, not the current me who could not do that beautiful midriff band justice. And I love the length, love having something swirling around my legs, very feminine.
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AUTHOR: wundermary
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 10:16:00 AM
I don't care for the accessories. But, I am all for this dress. This could be made in several colors and become the uniform for summer.
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DATE:Feb 19, 2010 10:54:00 AM
Now, now. Those are the nicest stripper shoes I've seen in a while. Much nicer than the ones my cousin wore at her wedding. --Karen
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AUTHOR: Jen
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 11:14:00 AM
Isn't this really a rather typical 80's dress, minus the shoulder pads?
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 5:38:00 PM
Echoing Jen-- I have a couple of patterns (McCalls & Vogue IIRC) from the '80s that are quite similar to this dress. Really like this style even with the belt and fringe.
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DATE:Feb 19, 2010 6:23:00 PM
And POCKETS!
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AUTHOR: YYZ
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 8:02:00 PM
It's like you are in my BRAIN! I feel exactly the same way about dear old Karl. Why do I have so much time for Galliano and so little for Karl? They are both certifiable, but clearly Galliano has made a handy deal with the devil, enabling him to turn out delectable collection after delectable collection. Like you, I am astonished if Uncle Karl makes even one thing a season that appeals to me. Lavon
DATE:Feb 19, 2010 8:35:00 PM
Totaly agree!
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AUTHOR: Louise
DATE:Feb 20, 2010 4:49:00 AM
I love Karl, even though he often spews forth supremely offensive comments. And while he doesn't bring me joy the way Galliano does, I still think he is one of the best out there. His Chanel collections usually have several frocks that rock my world. EdgyJuneCleaver
DATE:Feb 20, 2010 7:29:00 PM
So years ago, like 1977 Lagerfeld was a young designer at Chloe and my mother made me a fab dress (Vogue pattern/Chloe) which is so reminscent of this dress I was a little choked up. I loved that dress and had I given it thought would have saved the pattern.
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AUTHOR: Prim Knickers
DATE:Feb 21, 2010 1:43:00 PM
haha amazing post! I really hope the midriff panel stays around for a while, so flattering.
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AUTHOR: Lizzie
DATE:Feb 21, 2010 1:50:00 PM
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DATE:Feb 21, 2010 2:25:00 PM
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DATE:Feb 22, 2010 10:30:00 AM
I think we can thank one of his assistants for sneaking that one into the show. Im Estee
DATE:Feb 23, 2010 1:21:00 AM
I agree. Its a beautiful dress
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AUTHOR: Sheila / Out of the Ashes Collectibles
DATE:Feb 24, 2010 9:38:00 AM
Give that girl a double cheeseburger and extra large fries! Sheesh! Put some weight on!
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AUTHOR: Imran Malik
DATE:Feb 26, 2010 2:04:00 PM
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DATE:Feb 27, 2010 2:01:00 AM
I love the dress, i think there is no need to make any changes. Its is simply fabulous.
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DATE:Feb 27, 2010 5:51:00 AM
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DATE:Feb 27, 2010 9:27:00 PM
Wow! you hit it right on the head....why do those models...male and female...always look as thought they had been sucking lemons or smelling something not quite right...or the worst when they look one step from suicide. I do love that dress, tho.
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