Fashion Week -Fall 2012 or Fall 1930?

Marlene Dietrich by James N. Doolittle. Circa 1936. Property of the Met Museum of Art.

There are some amazing pieces on the runway next door to me, over in NYC walking the runway as we speak. As fashion week winds down what can we take away? Well, I know many of you want to be way ahead of the trends and others are just catching up on Spring. The looks that stood out to me, both as culturally appealing and vintage inspired, were based in the 1930's. There were also a few 80's inspired collections and cuts as well, which made an impact. As always, many also were innovative and unique-Thakoon never disappoints in those terms. I chose to focus on a few magical pieces by Tadashi Shoji, of course far from everyday attire but a great distraction from the mundane. Inspired by the 1930's elegance and eye for detail, his dresses for the fall 2012 are uplifting and chic. We will be seeing some of these on the red carpet.


Tadashi Shoji 2012:

Tadashi Shoji. Show Lincoln Center. Photo: Getty Images

Tadashi Shoji. Show Lincoln Center. Photo: Getty Images

















1930's ERA DRESSES:


Elizabeth Hawes. Dress 1- Circa 1938. Dress 2- Fall 1933. Met Museum of Art Collection. Images property of the Met Museum of Art.

Image property of The Frock. Available at thefrock.com. Circa 1930's.

Jessie Franklin Turner Dress. Circa 1933. Lame. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Images property of the Met Museum of Art.

Amazing Art Deco Era Dress at thefrock.com. Image property of The Frock.