Paris Is Filled With. . .FASHION!

And it's east to see why it has been the fashion capital FOREVER. Despite what anyone says, I don't believe they lost their flare for a minute. But I'm gushing now. Let's talk about some of the SP2009RTW shows over there.

First up, Sonia Rykiel. In celebration of 40 years designing amazing clothes, she put on quite the show. Her models danced down the runway while people threw flowers at their feet. The whole setup and atmosphere was outrageous and enviable. The clothes were definitely Sonia. The skirts flowed like a river going downstream. The over sized suits had character and the feather dresses, were done as tastefully as feathers can be done. She had a range of pants, elegant dresses, and party dresses, making sure that it was impossible for you to not find one piece you liked. She brought back old time Paris with a style of her own.Then Rykiel gets ready to close the show and her daughter, Nathalie, grabs the mike. They have a surprise for her. And what a surprise it was. A vast array of designers took on the task of creating Rykiel-esque garments. When the likes of Rodarte and Karl Lagerfeld are designing, can you expect anything less than appealing?
In the end, a show filled with over 15 designers, over a 100 designs, and some very happy observers.

P.S. - Did Rodarte not give DRAMA with that Obama knit? OH YES!