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Thursday, July 16. 2009

Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009 - Ex-Boyfriend Collection

So here are photos I snapped at last night's Charlotte Russe Launch Event - Fall 2009 in NYC of the "Ex-Boyfriend" collection, a playful take on '90s grunge complete with flannel shirts, destroyed denim, combat-style boots and more. I will always regret giving away my bronze Doc Martens post high-school. Sigh. Look for these looks in stores soon (some items are already available)!

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The "Ex-Boyfriend" collection told a '90s grunge redux story, featuring boyish silhouettes with feminine details, camisoles & slips, plaid prints & flannel, distressed & destroyed details, and tarnished metal adornments.

Lace-up boots, available now at CharlotteRusse.com, $39.99

Plaid shirt, available 7/27, $19.99

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Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009 - Romantic Collections

Here are the photographs I took of the "Romantic" collections at the Charlotte Russe Launch Event - Fall 2009 last night in NYC. Stylists merged elements from the lookbook referred to as "Heirloom," "Oh So Chic" and "Desire," each marked by feminine details with a nostalgic nod to the past. Some of the looks have a roaring '20s flapper feel to them that I just love. The Chanel-inspired tweed jacket is a must-have, and don't miss the Jimmy Choo-inspired cutout booties (I was hoping someone would do those on the cheap!).

Left: The "Desire" collection embodies Baroque romance with lace, fur, feather & ribbon details, jet beads, goddess draping and back interest. Right: The "Oh So Chic" collection captures the Uptown girl spirit with satin fabrications, rompers, sequins & studs, cutouts and stone embellishments.

The "Heirloom" collection embodies ladylike-style with cardigans & couture-inspired jackets, tweed & boucle, peacock, mesh & crochet details, vintage cheetah prints, and pretty pearls.

Skirt, available 8/10, $22.99; Satin handbag, available 8/14, $19.99; Pearl bracelet, available 8/11, $6.00

I noticed these are knock-offs of Jimmy Choos Cutout shoe booties, orig. $950 at Bergdorf Goodman.

These shoes are listed in the lookbook under kitson for Charlotte Russe (more on that later) but appeared in the "Heirloom" model exhibit (sorry but I don't know the industry speak, haha). Available 8/6, $34.99

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Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009 - Buckingham Collection

Fast-fashion favorite Charlotte Russe unveiled fashions from their upcoming Fall 2009 collections last night at a launch event in New York. Here, highlights from the "Buckingham Collection," an unapologetic take on Brit punk. I've filled in product details where available. Not my style but there are a couple pieces I could work with, like the plaid pencil skirt. What do you think?

Models showcase the "Buckingham" collection, a Brit punk/Union Jack-inspired line featuring black leather & lace, contemporary tartan & plaid and military details.

Plaid Mary Jane pumps, available 9/1, $24.99

An adorable, Chanel-inspired purse (price unkown)

Ruffle sleeve chiffon top, available 9/7, $19.99; Plaid pencil skirt, available 8/24, $24.99

Peep-toe booties, available 9/24, $39.99

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Video: Charlotte Russe Launch Event Fall 2009

Here's my artistic (read: amateur) approach to capturing the scene on "film" at last night's Charlotte Russe Fall 2009 Launch Event, just a little something to give you a feel for the clothes and overall vibe. Someone should really rein in those models, they are having way too much fun! Heh. Details and still photos to come.

Video 1 shows fashions from the "Ex-Boyfriend" collection inspired by 90s grunge redux featuring boyish silhouettes with feminine details, including camisoles, flannel, distressed details and metal adornments.

Video 2 show fashions from the "Buckingham" collection inspired by Brit punk featuring union jack motifs, black leather, lace, contemporary plaid and military details.