Monday, September 7, 2009

Something Good To Come Out Of This Recession


This recession sure is giving me a headache. Instead of shopping for this season's must-haves, I end up saving most of my hard-earned cash for a rainy day. Not that saving money is a bad thing, but I would have loved to own this season's Armani poncho that looks a bit like a trench. Times like these I would rather use the money to buy three weeks worth of groceries. As much as it pains me, I would prefer wearing last season's clothes than end up looking like Ash Stymest on the September cover of Italian Vogue. If there's something good to come out of this recession its that designers are now launching affordable lines to generate profit. This is good news for me since I won't have to shop at thrift stores or save up in order to buy this season's must-haves by the year 2012.

If I were a girl I'd go gaga over Temperley London's dresses, but their prices will surely drive me crazy (and not in a good way). Who in their right mind would spend $1,795 on a cream silk minidress or $1,495 for a pleated raspberry dress? I would probably buy them if I happen to inherit a chain of hotels someday, but with my monthly income I'd rather spend my cash over at Debenham's. Good thing they're launching a lower-priced line for Spring 2010. Prices start at around $57, so I'm glad to hear I can finally get my hands on one of their tunic tops. Oh right, I'm not a girl..

Erin Wasson's LowLuv jewelry line are not made of exotic jewels yet they retail for $1,000. Shocking isn't it? Well, prices are set to come down and the metal-based pieces will range from $40 to $200. The collection will debut on Wasson's RVCA runway during New York Fashion Week (which also happens this week).

Versace also relaunches Versus, a lower-priced women's ready-to-wear line this September in Milan. Hopefully this will help generate income for the fashion powerhouse since their 13.4% losses during the first quarter of this year. If you can remember Versus unveiled a line of accessories last February designed by Christopher Kane.

Like I said, if there's one thing that came out of this frickin' recession its that designers are launching lines that are more "attainable". Hopefully these lines will continue once the economy improves, but I wish Bottega Veneta would join the bandwagon and launch a more affordable line together with their exp
ensive collections.

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