Knitting fashion

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I saw The Devil Wears Prada last weekend.  I really enjoyed it – great clothes and shoes, and I think everyone can relate to having a demanding boss or difficult job from time to time (hopefully not as bad as the main character’s, though!)

I’m sure the point of the movie was not to make me more interested in fashion, but it kind of did.  (I promise, I’m still the same sweet Zarah you know and love, not a workaholic maniac.)  Anyway, I zipped over the the Vogue website today and noticed that you can sign up for several free rss feeds.  I clicked on the "fashion trends" one, and what showed up in my bloglines but an article about new cable knits for fall

At this point in my knitting, I’m still trying to master technique and fot, but it certainly doesn’t hurt the wearability of a sweater to have it coincide with what a famous designer is doing.  I am no trendsetter when it comes to fashion, but my experience living in Spain (where the shops are a little more fashion-forward) taught me that "designer" looking clothes will still be stylish for normal Americans a good five years after the fact.  Anyway, it’s no big revelation but just a interesting thought. 

PS – Speaking of fashion, don’t forget the 3rd season of Project Runway starts tonight! 

6 thoughts on “Knitting fashion

  1. I really want to see that movie. I read the book and have heard good things about the movie. I’m glad to know that cables are in fashion for the fall. I can get a lot of justification out of knitting some sweaters.

  2. Hey man. Basically you just show up and if they have time then they’ll do you. You might want to call or go by a day in advance to make sure. As far as I know they’ll put your name down! Just beware they tend to like to “experiment” on you. Tell them if you want a more conservative look. Whatcha been up to?

  3. I want to see that movie! Although I no longer have the budget, I like to think there’s a “fashion plate” hiding somewhere inside me. I just know I have an inner fashionista!
    I am not ashamed to admit that I am addicted to Project Runway! I TiVo’s it & am going to watch it first chance I get!

  4. Cool! That movie made me feel totally unglamorous. Then I read the book and I felt slightly better after she describes the searing pain that goes along with Jimmy Choos. I recommend the book, btw. It’s just different enough from the movie plot to keep it interesting.

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