new look-s

inspiration from the 40's is evident in the clothing shapes (belted waist, broad shoulders)..as well as the makeup and hair. prada's a more rough cave woman look-really embellishing our struggle during this recession . i also find it interesting that a photo from n.y fashion week of a woman with a bouffant (sartorialist) resembles prada's hair as well- is she fashionably psychic or did prada use her as inspiration (after all the sartorialist is one of the most influential design websites..)

image from sartorialist of woman with bouffant

the prada bouffant

40's vogue spread - notice the fabric used resembles that of prada's coats, the broad shoulders, the fitted waist.

prada's fall 09 collection appears to have influences of women's clothing from the 1940's (early 40's when there were restrictions on the types of fabrics that could be used), a bit of a cave woman chic (the usage of fur, the rugged hair), a fisherman influence (the boots), there was also a bit of sex appeal altered (leather garters that connected to the boots)- one and one more thing i also spotted a bit of a punk rebel reference (the studs, the leather, the embellishments replacing studs on leather..)

prada fall 09 - look at the unique styling/ layering -- the shorts over the cardigan

prada fall 09

prada fall 09 (jewels replacing studs -in stud shape---punk.)
ok i must go..but i will be back to finish/edit..just needed to take note of some things