2001...

S/S 2001 Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

Now, I'm not usually the biggest fan of Marc Jacobs, and to be honest, I think he does a horrible job designing clothes at Vuitton. If there is one thing I can credit him for, it is being an amazing accessories designer. The designer collaborations never cease to amaze me. 2001 marked the introduction of Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse. A reoccurring theme throughout the 2000's was the late 80's and early 90's, so it is fitting to have Sprouse's signature graphic style to add to the historic Louis Vuitton monogram. I really enjoy how Vuitton has went about updating the print throughout the decade by using a variety of different day-glow colors. These bags always look fresh and remain one of my favorite artist collaborations with a fashion house. 

S/S 2001 John Galliano

London designers are known to put on a good fashion show, and no one does it better than John Galliano. I love this image from his S/S 2001 collection, it shows the joy and frivolity in fashion that so many people stereotype the industry with. Non fashion types usually think of Zoolander and the cliche fashion shows with a disorderly parade of fabric vomit and overly animated models. Cue Galliano. All to often fashion is sever and austere, and we need people like John Galliano to come in, reference a billion different things, and just put on a good show. Lets hope in the next decade we can still rely on him to keep us on our feet with clothes that are fun for funs sake.

F/W 2001 Olivier Theyskens

Olivier Theyskens is one of the great designers of the decade. He manages to reference historical garments but executes the garment in the most modern way. While the pieces together can still look a bit dated, on their own they are versatile in a modern wardrobe. A boxy wool blazer can be thrown over jeans, or opened over an evening gown. The slip skirt provides a great base to pair with a multitude of tops. I am just fanatic about how Olivier can make an outfit that is a clear reference to post World War 1 Europe, and break it apart into pieces that feel so now.

F/W 2001 Michael Kors

I can't resist an equestrian theme if my life depended on it, and Michael Kors sent out a massive collection based on equestrian clothing for his 20th anniversary collection. Leather, knee high boots, khakis and big sweaters came down the runway in one after another without ever becoming repetitive. Michael Kors showed that he was the undoubted king of lux American Sportswear with this collection; Ralph Lauren has nothing on Michaels version of polo. Lets keep or fingers crossed for another great collection at the F/W 2011 30th anniversary show.