Last week the top couturiers showed their stuff on the runways of Paris. You cant walk away from any show without gaining some type of knowledge, so here is my cheat sheet.
Lesson 1: Inspiration comes in many forms
Chanel and Christian Dior lines both were something out of time warps. Dior designer, John Galliano was inspired by a research trip to the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum. of And Karl Lagerfeld by a light bulb or pastels, errr…or something like that in his head.
Lesson 2: To be a muse, you MUST wear the designers clothes to a tee.
Singer, Ciara was unofficially deemed Givenchy’s muse earlier this year and has been sporting the haute couture ensembles since. Being pals with head designer, no doubt helps keep her repertoire fresh.
Lesson 3: More people are anticipating the real Fashion Week
Although the usual’s (Kanye et al, Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley) were at the shows, there really wasn’t that much hoopla about being there. It may have to do with the fact that the couture pieces are less accessible than ready-to-wear lines or that everyone is more excited for the real deals in mid February.


















Ralph Lauren Aviators- $89 at Bloomingdales
Juicy Couture Jackie-O’s Sunglasses- $145 Bloomingdales
Target Jackie-O’s Sunglasses- $12
Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress- $400 at Neiman Marcus
Walmart Wrap Dress- $20 at Walmart.com
Kincross Cashmere Sweater- $200 at Sierra Trading Post
Target Button-Up Sweater- $20 at Target
Cole Haan Braided Belt- $125 at Cole Haan
Kmart Braided Double Belt- $7 at Kmart.com
Xhilaration Suede Boot- $20 at Target

Kanye West and Amber Rose
Will.i.am.
In the mist of the Tyra’s, Chanel’s and Naomi Campbell’s there lies an obvious truth to black women of older generations.