fresh runway looks

some looks i really liked from the spring/summer 2007 shows: oversized vests and rolled-up pants/jeans. i don't know about anyone else, but i'm tired of seeing fitted vests, especially when paired with tight jeans and ballet flats. the two looser versions below look more 'new' in my opinion.

derek lam


karen walker


i absolutely adore the first guy's ensemble. it makes me want to walk around with a little white bowtie. and the slimfit jeans/trousers are perfect for turned-up cuffs. i don't know why, but i never liked full-length pants with sandals or peeptoe shoes. during the summer i always roll up my pants just a little whenever i wear any remotely "open" shoe. it just looks so casual and effortless.

united bamboo


united bamboo


i kind of doubt oversized vests will make it to the malls, but maybe the pre- rolled-up jeans will make it to urban outfitters or something.