So I am playing catch up today and on my things to check out was the preview of the new Liz Claiborne collection under the helm of Isaac Mizrahi. Those who know me well, know that I have had a love affair with Isaac for a long time now. He can do no wrong in my eyes. When I was a fashion design student in LA and felt despair and that I couldn't do it, I would put in Unzipped, the 1995 documentary by Douglas Keeve, and I would feel revitalized. Isaac is just an amazing upbeat person that has an infectious energy, not to mention an amazing talent.
It's fair to say that most of America knows Isaac Mizrahi because of his 2003 partnership with Target. For the past six years Isaac has been making chic and stylish clothing at incredibly affordable prices for the masses. Well now Isaac is onto a new challenge, revitalizing the Liz Claiborne brand. WWD did a preview of Isaac's first collection for LC. Overall I think he is on the right track. Its a wonderful mix of classics, colors, and prints. Out of the 8 pieces they preview, I only really have reservations of the colorful looking pajama set, except that something tells me this look is not mean to be pajamas. I'm also not crazy about the platform sandals. But in true Isaac for, he followed his own vision and I am very excited to see what the full collection looks like when it hits stores. Will Isaac do for Liz Claiborne what he did for Target? I think so.
Click on Isaac to read the WWD article and click on the dress to see the eight look preview
Photo credit: Mark Petko(Isaac photo) and John Aquino Liz Claiborne 2009(Dress photo)
I agree with you on the platform sandals. They remind me of 7th grade, because I had like 3 pairs of sandals like that (stripes and all), and I would never wear them again. Also, I don't like the orange outfit (was that the one you were calling pajamas?), and I think the khaki dress looks like a potato sack. I don't know, I guess I'm not as into him as you are. I'm not an expert at fashion, though! I do like the first dress with the cool collar. Anyway, this is April if you don't know, and I'll be checking your blog from now on!
ReplyDeleteThanks April! Yes the orange outfit was the one I was calling pajamas. It will be interesting to see what the full collection looks like when it hits stores!
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