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Year in Fashion 2009
The Fast Crowd
High-low collabs aren't a new phenomenon, of course, but the concept kicked into overdrive in a cost-conscious year. Target nabbed Anna Sui, Alexander McQueen, and Rodarte (plus Zac Posen for 2010). Not to be outdone, H&M hyped its partnerships with Sonia Rykiel and Jimmy Choo, the latter of which drew frenzies of stiletto-crazed fashionistas to the Swedish retailer's global flagships. And don't forget Jil Sander's +J collection for Uniqlo—proof that minimalists love a bargain, too. The biggest news for us New Yorkers, though, was the arrival of Topshop's first stateside store, complete with an opening-day appearance by Kate Moss and not one but two star-studded parties. The scale of Sir Philip Green's entertaining was further proof that in today's fashion climate, the luxury brands no longer have the most muscle.
High-low collabs aren't a new phenomenon, of course, but the concept kicked into overdrive in a cost-conscious year. Target nabbed Anna Sui, Alexander McQueen, and Rodarte (plus Zac Posen for 2010). Not to be outdone, H&M hyped its partnerships with Sonia Rykiel and Jimmy Choo, the latter of which drew frenzies of stiletto-crazed fashionistas to the Swedish retailer's global flagships. And don't forget Jil Sander's +J collection for Uniqlo—proof that minimalists love a bargain, too. The biggest news for us New Yorkers, though, was the arrival of Topshop's first stateside store, complete with an opening-day appearance by Kate Moss and not one but two star-studded parties. The scale of Sir Philip Green's entertaining was further proof that in today's fashion climate, the luxury brands no longer have the most muscle.