I seriously do heart Kelly Wearstler – but I think I heart her more as an interior designer than an exterior designer (i.e. fashion designer). Granted – this is only her second ready-to-wear collection; however, it just doesn’t add up to her amazing interior spaces. With spaces that outstanding, it was going to be tough to compete – even with herself.
Here are a few comparisons. I realize that it is a bit difficult to judge between two different categories – a coat vs. a couch or a blouse vs. a bar is not a typical match up – but I think you can do it, and I want to see if you agree with my assessment. Happy Judging!
A
- BG at Bergdorf Goodman
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- Blue geometric gown
B
- Entrance and vanity area in a Brentwood Estate
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- Pink and white zigzag print blouse with navy blue full silk skirt
C
- Living room in a pied a terre
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- Mustard, black, and white MOD ensemble
D
- Lounge at the Viceroy Santa Monica
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- Black and white color block coat – (this one is actually a tough call for me…the coat was my favorite look in the collection)
I look forward to hearing your reviews!
Images courtesy of http://www.kellywearstler.com and http://www.style.com
A Blonde in Beijing 
I agree- it seemed like such a good idea because half the treat in reading a spread on her interiors or hotels was seeing what kind of ensemble she had put together for herself, but it just doesn’t shine through on the runway 😦 I think that is a lesson that personal style doesn’t equal runway genius (this makes sense because the inverse is most definitely true). I am enjoying your posts- next best thing to being there. Maybe when Fi is a couple years older…