The frenzy that comes upon the masses in NYC when a designer collaboration like Rodarte debuts at Target doesn’t affect the rest of the country. Indeed, even across the Hudson River in a land called “New Jersey” the natives remain unaffected. Rodarte has been marked down to SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF. I’m hoping the same thing will happen to Jean Paul Gaultier when his collection comes out March 7th!

Sad picked-over racks

What would Tavi think?

$7.48, people! (Please excuse the janky ass nail polish, btw.)

The last couple of days at London Fashion Week were full of beauty and lust (for the clothes, of course). Check out behind-the scenes video here and here from our friends over at Grazia Daily!

1. Antonio Berardi showed a collection that ranged from wearable (Mad Men-inspired knee-length silhouettes with modern asymmetrical touches) to the mostly unwearable but still beautiful (sheer tops and dresses).

Antonio Berardi

2. Fall florals in slightly lighter autumnal tones of rust and grey-blue ruled the Erdem runway, along with textured lace, tiered ruffles and prints of leaves and bird.

Erdem

Roksanda Illincic shows a collection with pieces that were borne a marriage of the 40s and 70s, replete with fluid lines, drapey blouses and longer skirts and dresses.

Roksanda Illinicic

Peter Pilotti’s design duo shows infinitely wearable and modern suits and separates with leather and tweed paneling, in addition to digitally-created subtle print jersey dresses.

Peter Pilotto

Jonathan Saunders sent sporty modernity down the runway in incarnations of shiny paneling, fabric fringe and over-sized raincoats atop longer skirts (some with paper bag waistbands) and dresses.

Jonathan Saunders

Christopher Bailey’s mastery for Burberry Prorsum was live-streamed online AND available for pre-order instantaneously on the Burberry web site. No wonder–the coats and jackets were at the same time current and classic. If you missed the show, you can catch it again here.

Burberry Prorsum

Iconic photographer Paolo Roversi shoots the ethereal beauty of Guinevere van Seenus for the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of AnOther magazine.

Keywords: Poetic, sweetly dark, ephemeral, deep, shadows, quiet loneliness, sheer, dream/nightmare, closed sensuality

You can see the rest of the shoot here.

For some reason, an esteemed blog such as Fashion Makes Me Horny didn’t get invited to all of the shows at New York Fashion Week last week. Why? Aren’t we along the same lines as Vogue, Elle and W? Anyway, lucky for us, we were able to sneak in with one of our photog friends at Jen Kao’s show at Milk Studios.

FMMH: I think I’m on the list. [I wasn't.]

Heartless fashion PR girl: Sorry, I don’t see your name. Who are you with?

FMMH: Fashion Makes Me Horny

Heartless fashion PR girl: Who?

Photog friend: She’s with me. Here are my credentials.

Heartless PR girl: Oh, OK, here’s your press pass.

So, thanks to Chervine, we were able to sneak into Jen Kao’s show and slip into the second row! Yay! Check out the amazing shots of clothes imbued with sexiness, precision and fluidity.

Photos courtesy of Chervine.com

I’m admittedly ashamed while perusing the catalog of purveyor of all things teen and tween, Alloy, which is a combination of American Eagle and Charlotte Russe. Still, I come across the rare treasure that looks like it’s from an ultra-cool label like James Perse or LNA. Such is the case with this funnel-neck sweatshirt.

$36.90

As long as I don’t look like I’m dressed to go to a Jonas Brothers concert, I’ll keep shopping Alloy’s meant-for-teens wares. As long as you wear them with a certain elan, no one will be the wiser!

Our friends over at Grazia Daily are covering London Fashion Week and have some great behind-the-scene videos here and here!

Some highlights from the first few days:

1. Antlers  and a Where the Wild Things Are aesthetic at TopShop Unique (yes, really)

TopShop Unique

2. Crazy mismatched prints and ghetto fab touches at House of Holland

House of Holland

3. Sweater dressing and sophisticated outerwear contrasts with lingerie-inspired looks at Julien Macdonald

Julien Macdonald

4. Unexpected takes on the traditional suit at Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll

5. Draping and ruffles on everything from outerwear to skirts to dresses at Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson

Watch video from Grazia Daily!

One of the most refreshing collections at New York Fashion Week was that of Timo Weiland. The young design duo of Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein celebrate the modern dandy in their sophomore collection. Collegiate and British, textured fabrics married to luxurious, rich jewel colors, the collection bows to the past while looking towards the future. Bonus: NO fur, which was all over the runways this fashion week!

Check out some of the transporting looks for men and women!

Here are some more images from New York Fashion Week! (I know it was last week and that London Fashion Week is under way, but better late than never.) I will also be posting some more on shows from NYFW as well as LFW. Toodles!

The fashionable outside the tents

Bye, bye, Bryant Park!

The fashionable inside the tents

Sean Lennon waiting to get into a show

Miss Jay from America's Next Top Model

For those of you with a salty sailor’s tongue, here’s the perfect way to express your feelings without saying a word. Rogues Gallery, the cool-as-hell manly man’s shop of wares based in Maine that sells ephemera, plaid and vintage clothing and accessories for lovers of the New England seascape sells “deadweights” (i.e. oxided, handcrafted jewelry).

My absolute favorite, the “F*%k Yeah” chain is, of course, sold out. But check out their other offerings here.

Photo: Blackbirdballard.com

I was intrigued when I saw the invite to Rachel Antonoff ’s Autumn/Winter 2010 presentation.

A presentation staged as a murder mystery at the eerie Lafayette House? Beautiful ’40s-inspired feminine separates and dresses? Yes, please! Follow the photos for a tour of the presentation and take a look at the wonderfully sweet clothes that transport you to another era (without having to drop LSD).

Elements: lace, chiffon, pleats, satin, oxfords, pin curls, girlishness