paris, oh paris, be mine

With the exception of Lara's backstage stint at Betsey in NY we haven't posted much of anything on the shows this season.

This one was a must.

There are few things I like more then Classic Parisian design and kind gestures between mothers and daughters, throw in an anniversary surprise, and I'm officially head over heels.

Last year at Betsey's 30th anniversary show in NY, tears were free-flowing down my face. Although I watched this show, (Sonia Rykiel s/s '09) on my laptop in bed and was many miles from the national park of Saint Cloud, it still managed to cause an intense reaction: smiles, giggles, jumps up-and-down, and goosebumps allover.

Sonia Rykiels spring/summer collection opened the show and it closed with a celebration of her 40 years in the fashion biz. A tribute organized by her daughter which consisted of models in Rykiel-inspired looks designed by 30 of fashions biggest names.

Ralph Lauren

Alber Elbaz for Lanvin

Bernhard Willhelm

Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel

Martin Margiela

Rodarte

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Martine Sitbon

Vivienne Westwood

which is your favorite?
I'd trade any of them for an afternoon with my Mamma, so I'm out.