Hail to the Queen of Goth

I must say it one more time. If my style was Goth, Ann Demeulemeester would be my designer of choice. Her collection for fall 2010 is incredible. Some may think it is a bit over the top but for me, that is what makes it stand out.

Since we are talking Goth, of course it is black. For embellishment it has been accented with red and gilded with feathers. Unlike some Goth that is just angry and a bit frightening, this collection just screams style. Also, this collection delivers some outerwear that is classic. You could wear it 10 years from now and people would stop you on the street and ask you where you got that incredible coat.

Some of the collection has real classic appeal. There are a couple of pant suits that I would put my mother in and she would love them. That is amazing because my mother tends to cringe when she sees Goth anywhere. I personally would love the taupe asymmetrical jacket. It is incredibly stunning and paired perfectly with a pair of charcoal grey trousers and black leather gloves.

The first look onto the runway was an incredible pantsuit with a jacket that was asymmetrical, wrapped, belted and simply sumptuous. The second look was also a pantsuit with another asymmetrical jacket but sleeker and more classically tailored. Either one would survive the scrutiny of many fashionistas. And, if you were to talk to my previous staff, I think they are absolutely appropriate for the workplace.

You see, I was never one to bow to the traditional line of thinking. I know that the adage is to dress for the job you want. Well that is exactly what you should do. However, if you have the job, that means you can start dressing for the next one. While I was a CFO the job I started dressing for was Fashionista Supreme.

So for those who hate Goth do me one favor. Check out the Demeulemeester show. Then tell me that you hate Goth. I am betting that you will have a slight change of opinion. She managed to make a convert of me.

a la prochaine

Debra