The 15 Best Looks from the Spring 2009 Runways
Spring was a diverse season, with clothes that ranged from delightfully fresh takes on classics—a gray knit dress, anyone?—to fanciful froth to some looks that were way out-there. Happily, whichever way you looked, there was something to love. Here, our favorite exits. Check out the rest of our Fashion Week coverage on the Editors’ Blog.
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A bit Gibson Girl, a bit Laura Ingalls, with a soupcon of grunge—a gloriously mixed message from Marc Jacobs.
2
Simplicity at its sexiest from Stella McCartney.
3
Dolce & Gabbana’s man’s p.j. top tucked into brocade skirt—a fabulous take on gender play.
4
A shimmering star from Calvin Klein that takes the kitsch out of Space Age.
5
Lanvin’s divine draping and pink animal spots.
6
Remember classic sportswear? Dries Van Noten revives the glamour of a sweater over pants.
7
Louis Vuitton combines leather, feathers and fabulosity in one high-voltage look.
8
Let’s hear it for Jil Sander’s fringe benefits.
9
What’s more chic than Chanel’s perfect blouse and skirt?
10
Tao Comme des Garcons—Sgt. Pepper gone girly.
11
For Rodarte, the kilt takes a killer turn.
12
Serenity in a dress from Giorgio Armani.
13
With a cascade of butterflies this gray Koi Suwannagate tank dress takes flight.
14
Comme des Garcons creates the best soccer-ball-cum-party frock of the season.
15
Oscar de la Renta—even when life’s far from a beach, it’s fun to fantasize.
