High-Fashion High

Miss Sixty never fails to keep the pulse of young, hip, and fun ladies. Although her fashions may seem too edgy and “street” for some, they never fail to make me smile and say, “I’ll take three of those, please!”
Denim is a staple in Miss Sixty’s Fall 2006 Ready-To-Wear collection. Pants, shorts, and jackets all are stylish and flirty. A pair of extra-long cuffed denim jeans (every tall girl is thankful right about now) matched with a red and black slinky sleek tank is sure to grab some attention. Accessories are also a must in Miss Sixty’s collections: wide-brimmed fedora hats, head scarves, and golfing-style gloves add that extra punch of color.

Miss Sixty has coats that could double as dresses, but they will certainly protect against the chill in fall weather and keep girls in style. A double-breasted bright red coat matched with a woven knit hat and cinched at the waist is perfect for rainy days.

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La Perla, known for its status as one of the most elegant lingerie houses in the world, also combines that same elegance with sexiness in its clothing line. La Perla’s Fall 2006 Ready-To-Wear collection showcases a woman’s form with leaving just enough to the imagination.

An evening pantsuit is alluring because of its hip-hugging pants and luxurious fabric. A sheer sequined and satin top has ornamentation in all the right places, and its geometric shapes balance the flowing pants. Two small black spaghetti straps give the hint of a bra when the model is obviously not wearing one. If ever in doubt of a good time to let those straps peek through, take a cue from La Perla.

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Ghost, a fairly new design team to launch into the fashion scene, had to first cut out that ever-so-elusive niche for itself in the highly competitive fashion market. But with top talent and far-thinking creativity, Ghost’s collections have been eye-catching. The designs in Ghost’s Fall 2006 Ready-To-Wear collection capture that amazing synergy between past, present, and future, that stimulates the imagination.

A classic pantsuit is updated with a color-wash on the pants—running from dark gray to lighter gray and then off-white. The jacket is nicely tailored and accented with a black ribbon/belt. A deep yellow shell blouse peeking from underneath the jacket adds that needed burst of color.
Even denim gets a makeover from Ghost. A Victorian corset-style white blouse rises from a denim bodice on the lower half of the garment. Paired with modern skinny-stretch dark denim jeans and a pink sweater, the style is Greaser-chic.

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With an interesting mix of patterns, colors, and fabrics, Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2006 Ready-To-Wear collection delivers some of the spunk back into the season. Herrera still keeps things sophisticated, and her designs will appeal to a wide range of tastes.
Looking for the perfect office pantsuit that looks tailored but isn’t binding? A neutral-colored jacket and matching pants is sure to do the trick. Flowing pants that aren’t sloppy is hard to achieve, but these pull it off. The model looks professional yet comfortable as she struts down the runway.

Herrera’s scoop-neck sailor-inspired dress actually makes me want to wear plaid, something I haven’t said since the mid-‘90s. Cut just above the knee and with cap-sleeves on the shoulders, a lady must have a slender figure to pull this look off well.

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Badgley Mischka’s Fall 2006 Ready-To-Wear collection is sure to please ladies who scour the stores for that perfect dress or pantsuit for the evening on the town.
With black and white dominating the collection, bursts of red, blue, royal purple, and gold provide excellent accents.
A rich brown brocaded jacket paired with gold capri pants could work for office or evening wear. The military-style cut of the jacket with ornamentation down the center gives the outfit a very tailored look. The skinny pants could match a larger jacket or a billowing blouse.

Another excellent outfit that easily transforms from day into evening is a gray and black embroidered jacket and skirt. Matched with black pumps, the ensemble exudes class and savvy.

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As we all know, MySpace has taken over the world. So if you can’t get enough of those ANTM girls, check out their personal web spaces.

God, Brooke really is gorgeous! Too bad she can’t work the camera worth crap. This flukey shot here shows her potential shining through.

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Kenneth Jay Lane is a much celebrated jewelry designer known for overstated and uber glam pieces. Originally a shoe designer, he started designing jewelry in the 1960’s. He has never been a high profile designer but his work has recently started to gain popularity again appearing in such shoots as the one above for Style magazine. His designs are much sought after and sell out at Net-a-Porter every season. You can purchase his designs at Max & Chloe starting at $59 for a necklace.