PARIS FASHION WEEK ROUNDUP

A look from Balmain

Paris fashion week delivered a series of delights this season.  Starting with the eveningwear at Christian Dior, it came in graceful floor sweeping tulle in a variety of candy colored confections from pale mauve to deep burgundy.  At Lanvin, creative director Alber Elbaz celebrated his 10-year anniversary with a stellar collection.  I loved the bejeweled dresses and and statement accessories.  Check out the tiger choker shown below.  Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel sent out a series of cosmic looks with stalactites, crystals, and feathered creations that looked like they came from another galaxy.  But the sheer skirts layered over leggings and cut-out heels were out of this world.  Meanwhile at Balmain more was more with beautifully embroidered and embellished creations reminiscent of carefully crafted ceramics. 

KARL LAGERFELD IS COMING TO MACY'S

Karl Lagerfeld

 By now if you haven't heard that Karl Lagerfeld is coming to Macy's you must be living under a rock.  But I still had to share this great moment in history if only because I never thought this would happen.  The iconic designer whose Chanel confections cost thousands of dollars is now targeting the mass market with a line for Macy's Impulse collection.  According to WWD the collection will feature 45 styles that will range in price from $50 to $170 and will debut at the end of August.  Here's a look at what's to come.