I loved the fact that despite depressions, recessions and beyond, designers are able to come up with incredible ideas. Despite the fact that groups like LVMH (owner of Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, etc.) are not reporting losses, houses like Lacroix have taken serious blows and are in the verge of bankruptcy. However, in these difficult times, I am thrilled for some of the creations I’ll tell you about for Fall 2009– where imagination, and looking back to inspire the future, are some of the highlights.