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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








Comments
ohh i can't wait for this! i really liked that cardigan with the designs on the front..and the choo knock offs are hot!
#1 giselle on 2009-07-16 16:37 (Reply)
I really, really love this collection! I can't wait until it comes out!
#2 Vanessa on 2009-07-16 18:04 (Reply)
Pretty collection..i will have to make a stop at Charlotte Russe soon!
#3 Nonie on 2009-07-16 18:09 (Reply)
Honestly I have been really disapointed in CR for a while now, to the point where I wouldn't even stop in the store anymore.. this collection will get me in there for sure! Thanks BB
#4 Nora on 2009-07-16 19:21 (Reply)
This is Charlotte Russe?!?! I'm impressed...these pieces are gorgeous and look really vintage!
#5 Hals (Homepage) on 2009-07-16 20:12 (Reply)
This collection is fabulous!! Argh I wish my city had a store. I'll just have to satisfy myself with online shopping I guess.
#6 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-07-16 20:27 (Reply)
This has my name written all over it! I love that far right pink dress on the second picture
#7 anna on 2009-07-26 14:45 (Reply)
I have not seen these items on their website yet. Am I missing something?
#8 Fashionista on 2009-08-12 12:34 (Reply)
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