The Final Tally - Milan

Milan FW0910 - 10 shows total, 1 opening slot

Burberry Prorsum (2 looks)
Alberta Ferretti
Emilio Pucci
Gucci (2 looks)
Marni (3 looks)
Roberto Cavalli (2 looks)
Prada
DSquared2 (2 looks) Opened
Fendi (2 looks)
Pollini

The week started off for Freja on friday when she walked in Burberry Prorsum, as expected. I can't remember the last time she didn't walk this show.


What was unexpected was her appearance at Alberta Ferretti. This was her first time walking the show and it was one 0f the bigger surprises for me. I always associate Alberta Ferretti with Steven Meisel because he is the photographer for their ad campaigns. I guess I also assumed he casts their show like he casts Anna Sui. And if Meisel is involved in something then you autmatically know that Freja won't be involved in it at all. I guess I was wrong and Meisel only shoots the campaigns.


On Freja's second day in Milan, we saw her at Emilio Pucci in thigh high boots and a one shouldered piece.


One shouldered seemed to be her theme for the day because she also wore a one shouldered look at Gucci. It was so nice to see her back walking Gucci again. When she isn't there things always seem a little off to me.


Sunday was a busy day starting with an early morning show at Marni. Like Gucci, this is one of those shows for me that just isn't complete without Freja. Maybe Consuela Castiglioni feels the same way because she gave Freja three looks.


The day continued on at Roberto Cavalli where a surprisingly dark and sleek collection showed up on the runways. Quite a departure from the garish prints I usually associate with Cavalli. I guess New Jersey housewives will need to find another designer to satisfy their animal print cravings. :)


On sunday night, Freja walked in Prada, easily the most anticipated show of Milan. She made her international debut as a Prada/Miu Miu exclusive back during the FW0506 season and it's nice to see that Freja hasn't lost favor with Muicca. Especially since Muicca is known to favor a constantly changing cast of newer girls.


Monday started off in a strange way as Freja walked in and opened the DSquared2 show holding a cup of Starbucks. I could not compute all these elements together and this still remains one of the weirder moments of fashion month for me.


Things were back to normal when Freja walked in Fendi later that day. You can always count on Karl.


She finished off Milan by walking the Pollini show. Sadly, there was no appearence at Versace. But on the bright side, Jonathan Saunders could be a Behan because Freja walked in his eponymous show back in NY and Pollini, of which he is head designer, in Milan.


Whew! Take a breather and use this next day to relax before Paris starts on thursday. The first day is a good one with Balenciaga, Balmain, Rick Owens and Nina Ricci all set to show. Where will Freja show up? Your guess is as good as mine.

Image Credits: Coutorture, style.com, style.it, vogue.co.uk

The Twilight Zone

Freja opened the DSquared2 FW0910 show this morning in Milan. She walked out carrying a big cup of Starbucks, perhaps needing the caffeine jolt in order to wake her up to the fact that she was indeed at the right show. :)



I love fashion month so much, especially when we get surprises like this. Now I'm hoping that the surprises stop and we see her at Fendi and Versace, like usual. Surprises are only fun when they're good!

On a side note, Freja opened the show and Catherine closed. I wonder if Dean and Dan have something up their sleeve for McBeha?

Image Credits: Style.it

Quick Milan Update

Freja is walking up a storm in Milan. I'll update with all shows once the week is over, but in the meantime, here is her show list so far:

Milan FW0910
Burberry Prorsum (2 looks)
Alberta Ferretti
Emilio Pucci
Gucci (2 looks)
Marni (3 looks)
Roberto Cavalli (2 looks)

I must say, it is so nice to see her walking her usual shows once again. For me, Gucci and Marni are just not the same without her.

And now we wait until tonight for Prada....knock on wood!

We're in Milan

Freja walked in the Burberry Prorsum FW0910 show today. Finally! We have touchdown in Milan.

Image Credits: catwalking

Frily vs. McBeha

While we wait for the first Milan sighting, I'd thought I have a little fun here.

In one corner we have Lily Donaldson, the blond hair, blue eyed sensation from the United Kingdom.

And in the other corner we have Catherine McNeil, the stunning Aussie with gorgeous feline features.






They're sparring over Freja Beha Erichsen, the lovely runway wonder from Denmark with killer legs and a dimpled smile that would melt the hardest of hearts.

Who wins?

Image Credits: PatrickMcMullen, jdvision, roidrage, dazeddigital, vogue.co.uk, catwalking, fotovalise, style.com

Street Style Evolved

I think many of us have noticed a slight change in Freja's choice of street clothes lately. She's definitely going along with de rigeur model staples of black, leather, and skinny pants. And she also has an "it" bag in her studded, black Balenciaga. However, Freja keeps it simple and a little bit more masculine as she eschews the feminine blouses and killer 6-inch heels for neutral colored t-shirts and flat shoes. This is one of the things I admire about her. She seems to dress the way she wants to and not how she thinks a model should dress. There are no pretensions, and while her style has evolved, it still conveys who she is. It's this relaxed, insouciant vibe that is so captivating it leaves us wanting more. It's a pity she doesn't seem to like hamming it up for the cameras off duty, or else we could get more of these types of pictures.

For old time's sake, here is a look at the items that used to comprise Freja's old street style:

Trusty black and white Keffiyeh scarf? Check!


Black leather jacket? Check!


Ksubi Jeans? Check!


Brown Burberry bag? Check!


White Kawasakis or black Puma shoes? Check!


And the final, perfected look from head to toe.

Image Credits: elle.com, patrickmcmullan, the sartorialist, teenvogue

On the Cover

Vogue Korea March 2009 shot by Jason Kibbler


Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Vogue Nippon should take a lesson from Vogue Korea about how not to block your cover model's face with the title of your magazine. That being said, I love the simplicity of this cover. Even though the colors are muted, the pop of yellow text hints that spring is around the corner. Freja's face is absolutely gorgeous in this shot. The sleek hair style highlights her amazing cheekbones, and I like that she doesn't have a toughness about her expression like she usually does. So young and fresh! Hopefully this is just one of many more covers to come in 2009.

Image Credits: Scanned by tFS member chrisis511.