Fall Fashion Week 2009 – Thakoon

Thakoon Panichgul has been on a roll ever since Tilda Swinton wore one of his gowns to the Berlin Film festival. Since then, the journalist turned designer has been getting a lot of press and his dress worn by Michelle Obama at the Democratic Convention in late August has kept his already busy schedule even busier.

Needless to say the pressure was on as he presented his Fall collection to an audience that included White House social secretary Desirée Rogers and longtime supporter Amanda Peet. All nervousness aside the show was a hit with surprisingly safe and retail-friendly clothes that combined elements of the designer’s past work. Check out the look below. I could so see myself wearing this hot little number.

The hair & makeup was also quite beautiful as well. With NARS makeup artist and seasoned pro Diane Kendal calling the shots. The look was a bit rock and roll with a touch of chic mixed in and the eyes were the focus. Soft and smoky eyes created using a reddish-brown pencil around the entire eye and smudging before applying a tight black liner on the top and bottom lashes.

Diane opted for no mascara and instead gave each of the models a strong brow. The skin was left dewy with a soft coral blush applied delicately to the apple of cheeks for a touch of color. The hair was left slightly dreamy and disheveled with a soft bun and a deep slicked over side part.

Needless to say I am all over this look and think it worked perfectly with Thakoon’s Fall collection. It was an even balance of beauty, fashion and style, done with absolute perfection.

xx,

B

image credits: Daily Makeover