Friday, December 12, 2008

Fundamental(s): The Classics

“For somebody who’s even marginally interested in fashion, this is an amazing time to shop...” - Simon Doonan, Creative Director, Barney's New York

He's right you know. There has never been a better time than the present to add all those coveted classic pieces to your collection that would typically cost an arm or a leg.

Designers across the globe were all inspired by a very conservative aesthetic for their Fall 2008 collections, leaving department stores and boutiques no other choice but to stock the stores full in hopes it would sell off the shelves. Then came $4 gas, foreclosures galore, and a nose dive on wall street that no one saw coming.

Read more in depth about why shopping isn't only recommended this winter, its mandatory according to David Coleman in his New York Times piece The Great Sale of '08. There's also a corresponding slide show of fall basics to be on the look out for, viewable by clicking here.
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