Sure, Nigel Barker may have taken the first fashion story for American Photo last September using only Mannequins because--according to him "We had to use mannequins because people can't stand still for an hour". Nigel may have predicted the future but it's Maison Martin Margiela who is following in Nigel's footsteps with his Spring 2009 collection.

Economics isn't exactly a top priority when it comes to fashion, after all we've embraced ensembles that cost more then a years rent. Now, the economic downturn has managed to hit the fashion industry full force including toned down runway presentations(no lions, tigers, and bears at McQueen), fewer show invites(Thanks to Marc Jacobs the socialites will have to sit this one out--theres room for editors and buyers only)--That is until Ellie Owen proposed his own version of "A Bailout Plan" and it had nothing to do with the DOW. the nine piece collection includes a metal tank dress with black lace trim(Sorry Dolce, this metal is wearable, spiked leggings(Margelia, you've offically have competition), and the bail out suit(pictured left).America's economy may be down but come fall, It's the Ellie Owen stock that will be on the rise. visit Ellie-Owen.com for more.

Forget Disneyland, according to Jeremy Scott, Paris fashion week is the happiest place on earth. For his fall presentation Jeremy resurrected his signature phone pattern in red and black.Other looks included a puffed sleeved button down in red with an allover print of Micky, and matching ruffled shorts, A dress made up white paper Mickey gloves (pictured left), non fantasy-land looks included numerical pad in Yellow and pairs of dice printed on tops and dresses. Jeremy Scott stated that he was inspired by Mickey and Minnie Mouse as simple and Americana as it is--regardless of where his idea came about; we're sure he will remain a welcome guest at the house of mouse.

"Coco Chanel once said " A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future" and it seems as though designer, Mary Katrantzou, took Chanel's words quite literally when creating her Fall 2009 collection--updated shift dresses with images of perfume bottles. Her debut collection was a hit and quite honestly we can't wait to see more from this newcomer. What were your thoughts on Mary's latest collection?

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