The September 2007 Issue - Namesake for the movie from the Phx Art Museum's collection

The Phoenix Art Museum’s screening of “The September Issue” Sunday evening was phenomenal!! All the Phoenicians in the room looked amazing and some of my favorite international guests made an appearance – Prada, Chanel, Louboutin…:) You could really feel the excitement and love in the room. The love of Vogue – the magazine and the mystique.  The film is phenomenal! It’s funny and entertaining and surprisingly heartbreaking at times. It provoked me to think about the art side of fashion again and that fashion is in fact a wearable form of art. When I got home I immediately opened the latest September issue of Vogue, the 2009, and re-read it cover to cover.  I can’t believe how much beauty I missed the first time.

Grace Coddington, Creative Director at Vogue

Though I really just wanted to learn more about Anna Wintour, I was surprised to learn about and fall in love with Creative Director, Grace Coddington.  Her role as Fashion Editor / Stylist at Vogue is just as critical as Anna’s and she is a true genius!  I would love to own her book of editorial shoots someday (above). Next time you look through Vogue, notice Grace’s shoots. They are sooo beautiful!

If you missed the show, rent “The Devil Wears Prada” to hold you over until its release to DVD! And enjoy the pictures below!

More vintage Vogue from the Phx Art Museum's collection

The Devil, and the fabulous, wear Prada!

An Anna look-alike! Loved the wig!!

My date for the evening, fashion designer Angela Johnson

One of my favorite outfits of the evening!

Another fabulous outfit, feather skirt from TopShop!

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Spring Break is just around the corner. I went to ASU to ask students about their favorite spring break fashions. Here’s what the students had to say…

1. What’s your favorite thing to wear during spring break? Mary said sundresses and bathing suits. Mine too!

Mary

2. I asked Monica what was her favorite accessory for spring? She said, “Sandals. Gladiator sandals in a metallic silver”. Sounds like she’s ready!

Monica

3. Jennifer said her favorite accessory for day was her Dooney & Burke bag, but at night she likes to tote her smaller Juicy Couture bag.

Jennifer

4. Where’s the best place to shop for spring break? Both Barbara and Kari said “Forever 21″. I love Forever 21!

Barbara

Kari

5. Lastly, Ryan said he’ll be wearing his board shorts and relaxed clothing all next week. I asked him if he’d ever thought about his spring break wardrobe in advance. He laughed and said no. He won’t think about it again until Sunday!

Ryan

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