Ah, yes, it's fall again, calling to mind chilly evenings and warm sweaters, kids going back to school, turning leaves, and half-price-special sales on outdoor grills at Wal-Mart. Perhaps more importantly, fall also means a new season of fashion. Recently we had a sneak peek at the latest Yahoo! Fall Fashion Collection, which we'd like to share with you. The catwalk's swept clean, the lights are dimmed, evocative techno music belts forth from somewhere backstage where our models stand waiting. And so it begins...
Opening the show, dressed in Jeffersonian knee-socks and britches, is the lovely Pursuit of Happiness. This charming ensemble--a photographic look at that famous phrase, "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"--was boldly conceived by the editors at Corbis. Draped in personal images ranging from the broad shoulders of Illinois to the emerald eyes of Ireland, the site has a sharp, classic look that says "come hither" without seeming too fresh. A joy to view and a pleasure to wear. Slip into some happiness this season.
Stripped-down, minimalist, call it what you will, our next model is letting it all hang out in a sans-skin number from the Columbia Healthcare Corporation. The Virtual Body combines casual elegance with sleek utility in a dermless outfit that highlights over thirty feet of intestines, four pounds of cranial grey matter, and several quarts of blood. Strap on your Shockwave goggles for a roller-coaster ride through the lower colon or an impromptu tour of the tibia. Who says the clothes make the man?
Now strolling down the runway, full of Eastern European insouciance, is Vaclav Havel, the President of the Czech Republic. Resplendent in his trademark glasses and signature moustache, this sometime playwright is sporting a handy biography, as well as a rather flattering list of honours. All we can say is "Vacla-va-voom!" Naturally, the coup de grace is Monsieur Presidente's selected speeches and writings, from his absolutely divine "Welcoming Address to the Pope" to his saucy "On the Anatomy of Hate." Yes, the crisply poetic prose of this cosmopolitan man-about-Prague has never been more evident. And let's not forget our dashing President's wife, Dagmar, who is bound to turn a few heads-of-state. Jump back, Vac! As he saunters offstage, we can see that the male is definitely in the Czech.
Heads up on this next shiny little number that screams "Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize!" And we don't mean shoes and hats, either--no, we're speaking of wallets and money belts. It's a special something from the Smithsonian Institution that we've coined the National Numismatic Collection. Feast your eyes on this rich array of all things monetary, including some 400,000 coins and 550,000 pieces of paper money. One selection that'll go very well with your evening on the town is the Coinage of Corinth, which includes a wealth of images from that ancient Grecian world. Yes, the Smithsonian's urned our respect and that's something we can all wear to the bank.
And, as you'll soon see, the beauty is definitely in the beast. Nowhere is that more evident than in the fur-friendly Animal Network. Bristling with advice on all kinds of critters, this detailed array of information has answers to a variety of pet care questions. As the site makes its turn at the end of the catwalk, observe the Reptile Roundup with overviews of amphibians, turtles, lizards, and snakes. If you prefer a more tightly knit companion, then perhaps you'll be interested in the lovely dog, cat, ferret, and rabbit detailing. And, of course, who could forget our avian and equine companions, making the outfit complete. So whether you've got litter box problems or simply need help designing your fish pond, this season consider wrapping yourself in some wild fashions.
Yes, we know, fashion is about more than just expensive clothes. It's about giving a damn for what's real and true and right in this heartless, self-obsessed world. It's about learning to give so that others may live. It's about caring. And it's also about SASS, baby, and our next slinky vixen has her mojo working overtime in a dazzling ensemble of fiery autumn colors. Bring on the Weather Channel's Fall Foliage Line! Gawk at those deciduous beauties, take in those regional maps, catch the latest peak color forecasts, and get your sap rising with a late-breaking storm report. It's all very Vermont.
No fashion show would be complete without an appearance by our oldest friend. Going back to 1846, the delightful San Francisco Chinatown is sporting an absolutely delicious list of attractions as well as a sectional piece devoted to her magnificent history. There's even a saucy bit of dish from the original can-do chef, Martin Yan. And don't forget the glamorous Dining Guide, where you'll find a mouth-watering descriptions of different types of cuisine. Ah, Chinatown, our Chinatown. Spin for us, darling.
So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, the Yahoo! Fall Fashion Lineup. As the lights go up and the hall empties, we slowly return to our plain-clothes world. We certainly hope that our flight of fancy has been worth more to you than a proverbial Wooden Nickel. Please feel free to join us in the main hall for champagne, caviar, and spicy haute picks.
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