John Galliano can do no wrong. Dior’s Haute Couture Spring 2009 collection is sheer perfection. With oversized feathered hats and voluminous ball gowns fit for Scarlett O’Hara, the line had a southern peach meets Little Bo Peep feel. The color palate was delicious and an obvious homage to Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, who he has cited as his inspiration for the collection. Even with all of the sculptural elements, Galliano managed to make the expansive skirts and billowing sleeves look light as air.

Pictures Via Elle

A few more looks from Dior Haute Couture Spring 2009 after the jump.

Adidas JS Attitude Hi/Purple

“February 2,2 009 marks the launch of an outstanding collaboration between Adidas Originals and three of the world’s most unique and creative streetwear and fashion designers – Originals by Originals. Jeremy Scott, Alyasha and Kazuki have each created a mini collection of groundbreaking adidas Originals apparel and footwear products for men and women that will be exclusively available in selected boutiques, fashion doors and Originals stores globally from spring/summer 2009. Each product features the Originals by Originals logo and the respective designer logos”

A closer look at Sneakology ’s  Jeremy Scott  assortment on the next page

You see Armani and most of the time you can’t help but think red carpet. Actresses like him ’cause his designs look the money and he’s chic  but not so much so that you’re ever gonna find yourself caught out there in one of his gowns. For his Spring 2009 showing, you can still envision a lot of the dresses he showed all over the Oscars, but there was something wicked around the edges about the collection, brought forth by the make-up, hair and of course the accessories.

All images Style.com

A closer look at the details after the jump….

Here’s a look at one of my favorite labels out of Sweden Cheap Monday’ s Autumn/Winter 09 .Here’s what the designers had to say about their views and place in the market:

“After five years our idea still remains: to offer the customer fashion at an extremely good price. By putting Cheap Monday alongside more expensive brands in good stores where we like to shop ourselves, we aim to create clothes that compete with high-end brands both in attitude and fashion level as well as in quality.”via berns

 More of the women’s looks on the next page.Guys looks at Selectism

Betsey Johnson, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony will be teaming up to collaborate on the reinvention of 35 of her pieces from her early days. Titled the “Betsey Johnson Archive”, the line will go up for sale come Fall in limited Opening Ceremony shops as well as some of Betsey’s own boutique. I’m guessing the line will have an overall rock and roll feel. Betsey is now known for her over the top, girlie girl cocktail dresses, however she was once a force to be reckoned with on the NYC punk scene and she even designed“punk label” years ago.

Highsnobette will be sure to keep you updated on the Betsey J. and Opening Ceremony collabo.

Samia and I made a visit to Yana Handbags headquarters in SoHo yesterday to chat up the desiger and to see what she has in the works. Chicago-born and FIT-schooled Yana has been in the bag business for a minute, but it was the launch of her Keepin It Real fanny pac bag that upped her buzz ampage big time. The lambskin bag’s standout feature is Yana’s signature doorknocker earring (and don’t any of you try and steal it either because I WILL call you out on that ish!), a custom designed, gold-plated piece of hardware, which is featured on a couple of other bags as well.

Keepin' it oh so real!!! This is the line's most popular color.

Current /Elliot by Emily Current and Merritt Elliott (above) have created quite a stir in the denim world  with their “back to basics” approach to a denim that is worn, sexy and timeless. Denimology recently interviewed the designers who revealed ,as true denim aficionados  their fave pairs were of course Levis! For a glimpse into the minds of the women who have created a  denim cult following go Here- sgp.

Oak NYC  one of our favorite  boutiques,just received a very covetable assortment of Alexander Wang’s  Line.This Mint Silk Shirt Dress being of course the star,you can view the complete assortment  Here.-sgp

The Airwalk Desert Boot was re-launched this past Tuesday at the Hotel Rivington.Here are a few shots,of the “Break The Mold “event celebrating the limited release.More On the next page.-sgp

Moxsie.The retail concept created by Catalina Girald aims to be your destination for “Independent fashion.Twice a month Moxsie uses the format of a trunk show to feature their favorite pieces from a selection of handpicked designers:

“We look for artists with a purpose and sustainable or cause driven designers trying to make the world a better place. We guarantee quality of construction and originality of design and we don’t sell fur or products made from endangered or threatened animals.”

 This month for the ladies Bijules and Ishii and for the guys Yoko Devereaux and Unruly Heir.The retailer will also introduce The Dose an e-zine ,that will feature designers Interviews as well as style trends.

Curious? Check Out www.moxsie.com