The Collection: Rad
At the opposite end of the spectrum was Alexander McQueen. His response to the economic scrap heap we've found ourselves in was to construct a literal scrap heap in the center of his runway, and to parade his models out with trash bag hats and sex doll lips, each outfit more theatrical and high drama than the last. Despite McQueen's apocalyptic mood, the houndstooth pieces probably have legs off the catwalk.
The Makeup: Rad
Recession, what recession? John Galliano was in full-blown storytelling mode at Christian Dior, where he created a Paul Poiret-inspired Orientalist fantasy with the help of Pat McGrath and Julien d'Ys that involved rainbow-hued makeup (violet eyebrows! orange cheekbones!) and hundreds of bobby pins used to fasten marcel waves tight to models' heads. Yes, in a downturn, using hundreds of pins counts as lavish.
The Guest List: Trad
The seating at Marc Jacobs was democratic: Everybody sat front-row. And by everybody we mean the hard-working fashion corps. Editors, stylists, and buyers were in. Celebs were out, and with them the attendant pap frenzy, which meant the show didn't just start on time—it started early. Even Suzy Menkes had to approve.
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