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ElainePG said:
Hi, Mimmy!
I watched the show, and couldn't figure out where he was going with all those wide-brimmed hats. Was it a push-back to the reaction he got a couple of years ago to the multicolored wigs? And the super-wide shoulders (I mean, MAJOR shoulder pad action going on!) reminded me of styles I thought I had gratefully left behind in the 1980s, along with feathered-back hair and turquoise eyeshadow.
Agree with you about the models being painfully thin. I thought fashion was getting away from the anorexic look?
I guess I liked the bags, though.
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Good eye, ElainePG! I read that this was MJ paying homage to Saint Laurent, someone that he admired greatly.

I’m not sure I got the hats either, but they were designed by Stephen Jones, a British milliner who is known for dramatic and catwalk designs.
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Here is a Saint Laurent hat; maybe Saint Laurent inspired?

I enjoy keeping an eye on MJ, one of my first designer loves. [emoji7]
 
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Mimmy said:
Good eye, ElainePG! I read that this was MJ paying homage to Saint Laurent, someone that he admired greatly.

I’m not sure I got the hats either, but they were designed by Stephen Jones, a British milliner who is known for dramatic and catwalk designs.
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Here is a Saint Laurent hat; maybe Saint Laurent inspired?

I enjoy keeping an eye on MJ, one of my first designer loves. [emoji7]
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One thing I did like about the hats (though I didn't know it at the time of the show)... underneath the brim of each starkly black hat, there was a bright contrasting color. Cobalt blue, ruby red, sunshine yellow, the list goes on. I saw it on an instagram post, but now I can't find it. Apparently these linings were sewn in by hand, and for the audience members who were seated during the show, they could see the flashes of color as the models walked by. That's the kind of detail that makes fashion shows fun!
 
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ElainePG said:
One thing I did like about the hats (though I didn't know it at the time of the show)... underneath the brim of each starkly black hat, there was a bright contrasting color. Cobalt blue, ruby red, sunshine yellow, the list goes on. I saw it on an instagram post, but now I can't find it. Apparently these linings were sewn in by hand, and for the audience members who were seated during the show, they could see the flashes of color as the models walked by. That's the kind of detail that makes fashion shows fun!
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I didn’t know this either, ElainePG; what a fun detail. This is the kind of thing that I like about MJ.
 
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ouiouilexiaussi said:
Has anyone purchased anything from the Grind collection? I just got the Bold EW Tote in saddle (Lord & Taylor had it for $130!!!) and I haven’t ever seen it in person so I’m super anxious for its arrival. Looks kinda big... :amazed:
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I have not purchased anything, ouiouilexiaaussi from the grind collection, but I like it. Sounds like you got a great deal!

Please post a photo when you get it, if you’re so inclined. [emoji3]
 
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Mimmy said:
I have not purchased anything, ouiouilexiaaussi from the grind collection, but I like it. Sounds like you got a great deal!

Please post a photo when you get it, if you’re so inclined. [emoji3]
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Here she is! Note the pile of paper next to it, lol, they packed it REALLY well! The leather is amazing, it isn’t heavy, and I can easily fit my iPad Pro 10.5 in the diagonal pocket.
 

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Mimmy said:
Hi Everyone!

Watched the MJ Fall 2018 Runway Show. Seems like overall MJ received good reviews.

All the fur in his show was faux. [emoji3]

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I have no idea what I would do with this pink faux fur stole, but it is my favorite thing from this collection. Maybe I could just cuddle up in it to watch tv.
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My ‘favorite’ look; and I’m really only lukewarm on this. I don’t think that this will translate into anything that I can wear, especially in FL.
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SMH on this one. I am thin, but this is painful for me to look at.
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A few looks with bags. Probably nothing that I will/would buy. I will hold judgment until I see what hits the retail market.

Hope everyone is doing well!
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You can save yourself at least $500 and just buy one of these $16.99 throws at TJ Maxx
https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/p...-throws/Ultra-Plush-Faux-Fur-Throw/1000332061
 
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faith_ann said:
You can save yourself at least $500 and just buy one of these $16.99 throws at TJ Maxx
https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/p...-throws/Ultra-Plush-Faux-Fur-Throw/1000332061
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Hi faith_ann!

I am thinking that I may just buy this throw now; thanks for posting. I wish it came in pink.
eehlers said:
I’ve been using my Sister wallet the past few days and it made me think of you all. Hope you’re doing well!!
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Hi eehlers!

Hope things are going well with you too. Hope you’re feeling okay.

Love your sister wallet. I am currently using my black Lex. Nothing beats the older MJ wallets imo.
 
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ouiouilexiaussi said:
Here she is! Note the pile of paper next to it, lol, they packed it REALLY well! The leather is amazing, it isn’t heavy, and I can easily fit my iPad Pro 10.5 in the diagonal pocket.
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Lovely! It's nice to see some new MJ purchases.

I haven't been keeping up so I didn't know anything about the Grind collection. I looked it up and really like this, but I wish the black version didn't also have black pompoms and beads. It all just blends together as is.

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This is unlikely to be answered but if anyone's sent anything into repairs lately, how long did it take and are you happy with the result?

Repairs offered to fix the handle on my Ray Deja Vu, but I'm expecting to move later this year and would hate for it to be sent to the wrong address. I mentioned this and asked about how long it would take, but I haven't heard back. If that kind of email is missed, I'm a little nervous an email with an updated address would be, too.

It's one of my favorite bags and it'll be a few months before I can get it repaired elsewhere. I'll also never ever find it again and I'm anxious about shipping it, anyway. Should I just hold off and have it done locally? Though I would rather MJ handle the repair in case it goes poorly, given the retail of the bag. I don't know what to do.
 
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