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LA Fashion Week, Fall 2008: The Lauren Conrad Collection

Wed, 03/12/2008 - 12:02am by FabSugar
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As we hoped, Lauren Conrad stepped up her game for her first runway showing and Fall collection for The Lauren Conrad Collection. And, to our excitement, all her friends were there to share in her glory.

In the front row sat Whitney, Audrina, Lo, Kristin, Brody and Frankie — all giddy and excited to be at Smashbox Studios. FabSugar was on the other side of the runway amidst Lauren's family (funny huh?). We sat next to her grandmother and had some words with her mom and sister. They were very proud and thought the show was fabulous. When asked what her sis's favorite piece was, she said the strapless ivory ruffle dress (pictured) — very cute indeed. Very Lauren!

The French flair — berets, leather gloves, and chic pumps — added a certain je ne sai quoi to the collection, and helped create the girl Lauren is trying to convey. These pieces were an improvement from what we've seen from Lauren thus far; some were the casual cute pieces we know, some were form-fitting and flirtatious and will want to get to know. The palette was autumnal: ivory, terra cotta, plum, olive green, and there was plenty of black, Lauren's self-proclaimed favorite color. High waisted skirts, a zippy botanical print and lace were new additions. Let's put it this way: there was less bubble and more bodacious.

These are clearly clothes Lauren and her posse want to wear so my question is: Do you want to wear them too?

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  • berrymix's picture
    berrymix
    1

    I must say, her collection is really good. The clothes are wearable and looks comfortable. I was not a fan of her line but now I'm starting to like her clothes.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • thequeenbee's picture
    thequeenbee
    2

    honestly i thought her line would be crappy but these actually look nice. They're not vavavoom designs but I'd wear a lot of them. great job LC:)

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • KathleenxCouture's picture
    KathleenxCouture
    3

    Lauren is definitely all about the fabric. I love how she is not afraid to show of her style through the clothes she designs. WTG LC!

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Secretista's picture
    Secretista
    4

    Yea, I'll admit it's looking good. The clothing is stuff I'd wear... too bad I can't afford it.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • plus_2_kid's picture
    plus_2_kid
    5

    I'm sorry but -- It's unreal boring. After seeing the Project Runway finale, this is ridiculous. Ok ok so go ahead and sell it, but it by no means does it rank a full fashion show...

    There's nothing here I couldn't get somewhere else.

    Cheaper.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • littlemissme's picture
    littlemissme
    6

    I've seen this before but I still like a lot of the pieces! Just one question: Why all the leggings??? Puzzled

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • velvet summer's picture
    velvet summer
    7

    this is student work and not at its best, lacks creativity, nothing I haven't seen before, but she's young and there's potential...

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • i_love_miu's picture
    i_love_miu
    8

    anyone of us commenting can design this, it's plain and uninspiring.

    You'd think with all the time she has on her hands, going to design school, working at Teen Vogue - being exposed to so many clothes, designer shows and interesting photo shoots, she could come up with something more creative.

    I have nothing against simple designs (Calvin Klein, Jil Sander are some of my favourites to look to for inspiration) however this is sooo bland

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • safron111's picture
    safron111
    9

    OMG, borrr-ring. There is nothing new here. Sure, not all designers have to be innovative but just wearable. But a show at LA Fashion Week would've required some level of originality?

    I agree completely with i_love_miu - where is the creativity?

    I would've felt so completely ripped off if I were at that show!

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • sabrina27's picture
    sabrina27
    10

    Lauren did an amazing job for her first fashion show. A mark improvement in her designs. I am sure many haters will call her line boring and lack of creativity, but it is not the case at all. Her use of fabric and cut is where we see her most creativity. Plus, they are totally flattering to the female body. The last two posts claiming that they can design a collection like lauren is straight up lying to themselves. She studied her art and will only get better with age and experience. Love the clothes.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • heather13's picture
    heather13
    13

    I think for her first time out, it's good. Lauren's never put herself out there as a Christian-type designer so comparing her to ProjRun is off.

    I commend her for doing something other than reality tv. For me, it shows that she is serious about it and I bet she will only improve with time.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • aoitenshi's picture
    aoitenshi
    14

    She's getting better! The clothes are very pretty. I'd definitely wear them! I think it's good for a first collection.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • BriaNNa's picture
    BriaNNa
    15

    I wasn't really a fan of her collection.. But most of these clothes look really good.. to bad that they are to expensive, I would definitely wear some of them.. Great job LC Smiling

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Marni7's picture
    Marni7
    16

    It is a simple collection, but I was actually surprised by how impressed I was. The dresses especially were nice, and the berets helped with the overall image. But some of the pieces, leggings with simple blouses???? that is not a look I will think is "fashion show material"...I know its LA fashion week, but still..

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • eloise81's picture
    eloise81
    17

    It's cute. I'm not really a fan, so am actually impressed with some of the designs.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Kiki tee's picture
    Kiki tee
    18

    It's better than I expected but I still feel like it should say "Rachel Pally" up there rather than Lauren Conrad. I feel like I've seen all of these pieces before. Regurgitating in fashion is fine, but really a designer's debut runway collection shouldn't feel quite so tired and boring.

    There's nothing inspired about this at all, and, Sabrina, I'm not saying that because I'm "a hater", but just as you don't want to see people who dislike LC trash her collection for the sake of it, I think it's pretty pathetic of you to assume that everyone who likes her should be calling this a triumph. Surely there is room for an unbiased critique, no?

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • XSofieX's picture
    XSofieX
    20

    I'm not a hater either, but you have to question her presence in fashion week - Yes the clothes are pretty and she IS getting better and better but so are every other design student. Should she really show at a fashion week just yet?? I like her style and I'm sure that she'll become a great designer but this isn't like high school, she should give her spot to an established LA designer who has an actual unique design skill

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • megln1022's picture
    megln1022
    22

    i think its better than her summer collection however- as i stated on pop i think, they are stylish cotton dresses- that's it. nothing special or intricate or detailed that warrants a runway show. a party with some models walking around would have been just fine. i think her stuff is wearable but lets not pretend its this fantastic designed stuff.

    and kiki tee you are right- its totally rachel pally inspired

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • samtsk's picture
    samtsk
    23

    I have to say I am not impressed at all. You can find similar pieces for under $20 at forever 21. I think that the designers from project runway are more deserving than she is. When will her 15 mins of fame be up??

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • ReneeBJ's picture
    ReneeBJ
    24

    I like when I see a collection that I can seriously wear!!! I have never understood the weird designs designers come up with that no one can wear. That is not creative to me, that stuff is creepy. To me, anyone can throw crap together and some stupid person would call it fashionably creative. I just don't get it. You, Go Lauren!! Your collection is great.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Martini Rossi's picture
    Martini Rossi
    27

    It was cute, I also thought her collection was going to be crappy but overall its was nice. I also agree with those who said that you can find, if not all then, most of her pieces at the mall. It was just a cute line - she has a long way to go.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • sabrina27's picture
    sabrina27
    28

    I actually follow fashion and looked at the other designers showing at LA fashion week, and Lauren was one of the strong one as well as Nicky Hilton's. There were a few but most were horrible. Lauren def deserve to be in LA fashion week, if it was NY that would have been a different story. Either way, the collection was great for her first time and she is very young. She will only get better with age.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • Marei's picture
    Marei
    29

    Does LC actually design? Or does she just say 'yes' or 'no' to designs put in front of her?
    I'm not hatin', just asking...

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • duchess208's picture
    duchess208
    31

    Are we really looking at the same clothes? That is some fugly uninteresting CRAP!

    Fab are you being kind with your reviews so you can stay close to LC? Because seriously you had harsher words about real fashion from NY Fashion Week (Marc Jacobs). Yet no real review of LC's crap. Shame on you for losing any objectivity.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • juliex0x0's picture
    juliex0x0
    32

    I think some of her dresses are really cute and wearable, but they are OVERPRICED and I think I'd be a bit embarrassed at this point to have a 'Lauren Conrad' label in my closet !

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • elizabelle's picture
    elizabelle
    33

    *snore* couldn't agree more that there's nothing new here. And I thought legging were finally falling behind us again.

    juliex0x0, I'd definitely be a bit embarrassed to be found with a "Lauren Conrad" label in my closet, or on me!

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • morgs's picture
    morgs
    34

    Colorblocked Jersey and simple silhouettes. How original.

    Why would anyone buy this? It looks like it comes from Forever21. Furthermore, the styling is absolutely lame. There is nothing creativity or revolutionary about a beret and belt at the waist.

    I hope Lauren Conrad has other 'projects' to fall back on.

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • SaRaH 22's picture
    SaRaH 22
    35

    what i like about this line that she showed at the fashion show are things that can actually be worn on a daily basis...someone above compared it to Project Runway stuff...PR stuff for the MOST part are things that a 'normal/average' person could wear!

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • jen323's picture
    jen323
    37

    cute stuff but nothing you cannot buy elsewhere already

    21 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • syako's picture
    syako
    38

    ok I couldn't help myself. I put together a post about this collection espec