Fashion’s Future: It’s the Economy, Stupid

Monday February 11, 2008
I don’t need a slew of egghead economists to tell me a recession is louis vuitton pursesnear: Marc hath spoken. For his Fall 2008 show last Friday, Marc Jacobs sent out oversized coats, prim dresses and slouchy pants, all in a subdued palette of murky colors. While Marc dubbed his collection “calm,” I take it to mean that we’ll need all those bulky layers to hide under while the economy grinds to a halt.louis vuitton purses
Or maybe not. If Oscar de la Renta and his other endorsers of elegance have their way this fall we’ll be wallowing in velvet and fur, oblivious to housing market busts and job losses. Other designers also pulled out the stops with enough fantasy — like feathers and brocade — to keep us distracted from broader money woes.

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