Things I liked

Maria Cornejo has a way of creating dresses that drape equally on both sides of the body; an interesting technique, since most draping crosses the body from one side to the other. Her clothes are modern and simple yet alive with a human touch, free from the sterile minimalism I detest.


This look is from a new line called Reed Krakoff. I like how unpretentious it is: a long black skirt, a great-looking leather coat, and the sweater is just the thing don't you think?


Sophie Theallet, the French designer transplanted to Brooklyn and former Alaia assistant, makes such pretty dresses. This is one of them - I love the drama of the bow at the waist, the exposed shoulder.


For the longest time, I didn't think much of Peter Som. It was a few seasons back, during the financial crisis, that I first took notice: maybe it's because he almost went out of business or I don't know why, but he seemed to go a little crazy and I loved it. Look at this dress: though obscured by a jacket and a hat, it's the prettiest thing I've seen all week.