Bedtime Stories: Vogue Collections

Vogue Collections SS11

I picked up Vogue Collections last week, more by coincidence than anything else (I was actually looking for Vogue UK, but could not find it?!). First, I was somewhat disappointed, (don't ask me why). Then I realized it is a secret weapon for making an impression in fashion: "ooh that is so Alber Elbaz for Lanvin". Now, who is not gonna take you seriously when you can rave like that?


Vogue Collections is like an art history book,  just not so historic. Instead of having to learn artists and dates, you learn labels and designers (and you can skip the date, because it's all the same anyway) training your visual memory and most importantly, your skills to impress.

Chloé SS11. Image via Style.Com/Monica Feudi for GoRunway.com 

Now learning is not really the right word, because I read Vogue Collections like bedtime stories, five each night before I doze off. So I started in Paris with Dior and last night I ended with Stella McCartney. Tonight I'll still be in Paris with Kenzo and in a few days Miuccia Prada will take me to Milan. Favorite stories so far: Chloé and Haider Ackermann. Sweet dreams!

Haider Ackermann SS11. Image via IwantIgot.Com

- Gabrielle Lucille