Paris Haute Couture opened a few weeks ago with a big bang. A combination of the basic looks with a twist we've been seeing, so far, this spring but also the military theme (possibly inspired by worldly military help in the relief towards Haiti) has been streaking the runways, leaving trails of blood, literally. We've seen cigarette cut white jeans with blood splatters, cargo jumpsuits, and the color satin red printed everywhere. Ironically, all european designers are following in this path, and the majority of the time different designers from different countries go opposite directions, since sides were made in the past World Wars. However, in the spirit of helping Haiti, we've all joined forces, and fashion follows closely behind. Also in the tradition of Haute Couture, ready to wear labels are only a few steps behind. Just last weekend, after tea time @ Bergdorf Goodman's I was on my favorite floor near the Elizabeth & James section/ The Row and I saw a denim jumpsuit on a mannequin. I have my own denim jumpsuit from the summer, of course, but this denim jumpsuit was more of a drapery piece in the form of a cargo/ military jumpsuit that was stalking the runways only days previous to this.

...We may have evolved from the separation of wars, but copy catting is still in it's same state.