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I have the utmost respect to Junya Watanabe he is one of the top designers in the world of fashion but even legends can get it wrong sometimes and this garment is just that. Best to describe this dress is Laura Ingalls meets haute couture. The Peter Pan collar gives the dress a dated look not in a good way while the hem on the back looks like it got caught in your underwear. Sorry Mr. Watanabe, this dress in one word... fail

When I was still living in Michigan, going out during the cold season was a challenge. Me and my friends would wear heavy, bulky coats but would leave them in our cars when we get to the club. We did this for a couple of reasons, one we didn't want to pay for coat check and secondly, they just don't go with our outfits. So, we braved the cold winter nights in the name of looking fabulous. I'm sure some of you can relate.

I think Junya Watanabe had that in mind when he designed this jacket. It has the benefits of puffer coats but with a modern, edgy design that can be worn virtually at all times. The high neckline and gold chain detail is so chic! If you are looking to invest on a piece of garment that you can get alot of mileage from, this jacket will definitely live through a few seasons.

Junya Watanabe Reversible Blazer with Red Zip-Up Nylon $700.00, with Blue Button-Up Nylon Shirt $700.00, with Red Nylon Checks $773.00. All on sale at Browns Fashion.

Junya Watanabe is just one from a slew of innovative and talented Japanese designers. That have and still remains very influential in fashion.

Known for avant-garde designs and a visionary, Watanabe applies his skills in a series of reversible men's blazers.

When I first saw the blazers I thought to myself, this is how reversible garments should be. Getting two totally different looks for the price of one. Night and day of sorts. As you guys can see, wear the wool blazer for work or a business casual engagement. Then when you're ready to hit the clubs just flip it and reverse it! Voila!

The blazers are on sale but still pretty steep for me at the moment. Then again, a $700 Junya Watanabe jacket that is practically two coats for the price of one is still a pretty good deal.

John Galliano Women's Ready To Wear Spring 2009 (photos courtesy of Style.com)

Spring 2009 Ready To Wear Collections have been parading the runways of Paris and London for a couple of weeks now. Judging by Style.com's extensive coverage, there were a few designers that showed better collections from previous seasons. And of course, there are the seasonal fashion criminals and offenders. It's ironic how runway shows, which are supposed to be a showcase of chic, trendy and innovative fashion; the worst are also expected to be ever present. Personally, I like that. Giving collections season after season entertainment value. I said that not undermining and disrespecting the hard work and creative talents of fashion designers.