It wasn’t long before designer, Zac Posen, found the yellow brick road to fashion stardom. As an intern for Richard Martin, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, during high school, he had a talent from a very young age. Two years later he interned for Nicole Miller and was soon after picked up as assistant formal wear designer for Tocca New York City.

A man with a much appreciated intuitive understanding of the female form, it was just at the age of 22 that he held his first runway show, and was recognized by the fashion world of his talent. His often recreated interpretations of 1940s fashion, his experience with formal wear, and his concept of female design have gained him much popularity with celebrities. Hollywood-actress-types seeking the classic 1940s glamor with a more modern, yet very classic look, come to Posen for such things. His runway shows now front-rowed by a slew of celebs looking to catch a first look at each new design.

Still a young man, at age 28 he has come to be one of my favorite designers, his talent is simply immeasurable. It seems he had the fast track to snagging his own label, but with each new design I see, I am not surprised to see him soaring to the top of those who want to wear him, work with him, or simply stand in his glow.

For Fall 2009 he continues with a 1940s hollywood glamor. With a somewhat subtle palette and the usage of very little print, he simply catches our eye with cut, form and most of all fit. Posen, always curve conscious and with perfectly inspired fabrics, color and shape, has many years ahead of him in which I am positive he will continue to produce nothing less than fine art.

When Elie Saab’s Spring 09 Couture line walked the runway he proved his knowledge of spring trends and female form. With the popularization of metallics for spring as well as emphasis on femininity, and beige tones, Saab presented nothing less then perfection of his reflection on such things.

Self-trained, Lebanese designer, Elie Saab, from early on in his youth recognized his desire to be a contributor, via his design. He launched his label at only 18, and a handful of years later now has boutiques in Milan, Paris, and Beirut.

Now 27 years later he possesses a long list of admirers and fans. He was the first non-Italian to be invited as a member of the Italian Camera Nazionale della Moda, a non-profit association that coordinates and hosts Italian fashion week and other industry events and encourages and controls development of Italian fashion design.

He is a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the french couture governing body, which determines French fashion week dates, as well as determines industry standards on haute couture. Even the usage of the term, ‘Haute Couture’ is regulated by the Couture Association, if you can beleive that.

An established and successful designer, last year his Spring 09 Couture line opened my eyes to a soft, feminine world of gentle muted colors, lace, ruffles, floral design, soft metallics and immaculate movement by fabrics on the runway. It is no wonder so many women have asked him to dress them for the red carpet. His work is beautiful, to say the least.

My first post from my iPhone this morning. When purchasing my sweet baby I did not anticipate that I would be so addicted to having the web constantly accessible in my right pocket. So it naturally comes as a bit of a surprise to feel my thumb frantically touch screening it’s way through this post. (Appreciate my new verb?)

Again I find myself at this skirted table. Attendees go left, they go right, cup of java in hand. I observe and feel jealous as I crave my daily dose of caffeine as well. I am eager for their session to begin when I can leave this registration booth place.
This morning I am seeking refuge on Style.com. Yesterday Viktor [Horsting] and Rolf [Shoeren] put their Ready To Wear for Fall 2009 on the runway. Today I am simply amazed. The men that created what I now consider my signature scent, continued in their exploration of traditional draping. Known for their often overly repetitive elements (fold over fold, nested collars ten layers deep) and their skillful exaggeration they provide a fantasy like approach to Ready To Wear. Bjork would agree with my fascination and adorement. A fact which those who have known her to wear Viktor and Rolf on stage will back.

Unfortunately this morning posting pictures is not an option. However, I hope tomorrow will bring just that. And I leave, in my awe, whilst quoting the Dutchmen, “For us fashion is an antidote for reality”. Good summarization of what keeps my eyes on their design . . . an escape to a whimsical and fashionable world of fantasy.