NEW YORK, June 3, 2008 - (quoted from style.com regarding Kors Resort 2009 Collection) By Laird Borrelli-Persson:
"It's Babe [Paley] and Tony [Duquette]," Michael Kors announced at his Resort presentation today. The former was represented by the soigné, fitted dresses—some beaded, others in washed moiré—that are a Kors signature. The latter was evident as much in the prints, which referenced malachite, turquoise, and marble, as in the outsize, ethnic-inspired jewelry. Adding to the classic resort feel of the collection were flowing caftans, shirred maillots, and tie-dye pieces. You don't need a crystal ball to know that they'll all be hits at the designer's Palm Beach store, scheduled to open later this year.
What's sad to me about this debacle is that Tony Duquette was a design GENIUS!! He would be seriously ill after seeing Kors 2009 Resort Collection. This collection can't possibly be inspired by Duquette??!! Babe Paley would never deign to wear these unfortunate and dowdy looks.
Babe Paley - House Beautiful
In my fashion dreams...Naeem Khan, Ralph Rucci or Andrew Gn would pair up with the Duquette estate and design a truly beautiful collection that would make Tony Duquette proud.
Jim Thompson fabrics has gone thru the proper, legal chanels. In the March 2009 issue, Elle Decor has highlighted some of the new patterns in the Jim Thompson/Duquette Collection. They are lovely and are a fitting tribute to a true design original.
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