My photos from the Ralph Rucci spring 2009 fashion show
Update: You can see a documentary called "Ralph Rucci: A Designer and His House," on the Sundance Channel this coming Monday evening. Check your local listings. I narrated this very interesting profile and MSLO produced it.
It's no secret that I love the world of fashion and I am so happy to introduce the very talented designer, Ralph Rucci, on my television show today. Ralph's label, Chado Ralph Rucci, is sculpturally and architecturally influenced, with lines that are clean and dramatic. He creates his fabrics with European textile mills, often using his own watercolor and acrylic paintings for inspiration. A week ago, I had the great pleasure of attending his spring 2009 fashion show, held in the tent at Bryant Park in New York City. Please have a look at some of Ralph's creations. I think you'll agree that they reflect an elegant simplicity.
His creations are stunning. I look forward to seeing him on the show tomorrow. BTW, premiere week has been fantastic! Trish
Posted by: Trish | September 18th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Great show! Nice to see the classics...........one note on your "See All Photos in this Gallery", the word THe has two capitals.
Posted by: David Taylor | September 18th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Rucci's work IS truly elegant. Very chic. I can tell that many of these designs will fit a variety of bodies, not just a few model-like sylphs. In fact his group of models generally don't appear to be anorexic. Very nice, sophisticated wear. Bravo. This looks like it would fit right in Martha's style. Wonder which ones M bought.
Posted by: maureen | September 18th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Hi Martha, This was another fascinating blog. Thanks for taking us to another fashion show. I liked this one better than the last one. The young models were absolutely gorgeous and Ralph Rucci's creations were stunning. Many of the models reminded me of Alexis. Has she ever thought about being a model? She certainly would be a beautiful one. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 18th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Martha, I really enjoy your fashion photos and a few of the outfits I could see making their way into the real world and even then I wonder how would they look on real people. It would be interesting to see some of the more moderate outfits on the model contrasted with how they would look on beautiful, but more normal shaped women. I think that would help me better understand this world of fashion. Thanks for keeping me informed.
Posted by: Barbara | September 18th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
http://hazydazys.blog.com/3903157/
Hi Martha! I started myself a new blog today 'cause I watched your show about blogging. I didn't realize I had so much information to put on a blog! hahah
I am having fun doing it. I linked to yours as well as some of the others that were on your show. If you get time hope you have a chance to come read why my blog is called The Hazy Dazys Blog. hehe
Happy cooking!!
Laney
The Hazy Dazys Blog
Posted by: Laney | September 18th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Hi, Martha,
Thanks for the tour through the world of fashion and the work of designer Ralph Rucci. I wish we could tune in to the Sundance Channnel here. I look forward to seeing his creations on your show.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | September 19th, 2008 at 12:51 am
I think I liked every item shown....reminiscent of the e50's-60's I think---shows our age! ha STUNNING!!
Posted by: gilda | September 19th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Enjoyed reading your blog and looking at all the pictures. Much Love
Posted by: Anissa | September 19th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Hi Martha and Ralph!
I enjoyed very much attending the Rucci fashion show through Martha's blog. Lots of elegance mixed with fun.
Some of Rucci's evening gown fashions were reminiscent of the 30's with a touch of designer Charles James flair.
I found a website with many of Rucci's works ...
http://www.dept.kent.edu/museum/exhibit/rucci/search.htm
Martha, thank you for bringing the MSLO bloggers on another fabulous trip!
Cheerfully,
Gloria
Winterport, Maine
Posted by: Gloria Brown | September 19th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Well Martha. Here from Secret Is In the Sauce. THe title should appeal to you! Sauce. Martha. Food. YOu know. Anyway, SITS is all about blog support so Here we are! Just supporting you! Write away! Yup.
Posted by: SITS girl | September 19th, 2008 at 3:38 am
I visited the Phoenix Art Museum in June and was delighted to see the Ralph Rucci exhibit while it was there. Beautiful designs.
Posted by: lisa | September 19th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Martha, come on, you are too brilliant to think that these are great creations. Can you imagine yourself wearing one of them? hideous! even the socialite with the black glasses looks like someone who should be locked up. Please share with us, Lauren, Pucci, a designer with realism, that's what you and your persona are all about. I grew up on a 200 year old family farm, it has collections from all those years, the real "stuff", real jade, real Haviland, and on and on, this designer would not fit into that scheme, with these items one who was wearing them would be laughed out of town, or tarred and feathered.....
Posted by: jim thompson | September 19th, 2008 at 5:23 am
It is really wonderful to see substance coming back to the Martha Stewart television programming and magazine. The deep respect for and sometimes almost scholarly presentation of material, natural and culinary cultures was traditionally what was so engaging about Martha Stewart media. In addition, there's a new joie de vivre coming from Martha, a more personal and natural enthusiasm she communicates about her topics and the wonderfully talented people around her.
Anne
Forest Hills, New York
Posted by: Anne | September 19th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Hi,
If anyone saw the show for Mr. Ralph Rucci and remember the recipie he gave and what kind of chocolate we should use to it can you send it to me at harta_10@yahoo.com
I thought they will post it but they did not and I did not pay attention to amounts and I do want to try it. thanks
Posted by: Maria | September 19th, 2008 at 6:21 am
I would like the recipe for Ralph Rucci Cocolate dessert Thanks
Posted by: Tootsie Eisenberg | September 19th, 2008 at 6:53 am
Love the blog and all the great tips from your show. When you're a single guy living in the Arctic you need all the help you can get!
Posted by: Darcy | September 19th, 2008 at 6:56 am
SITS is all about sisterhood and support for one another as we crawl through each new day and challenge. We like to call it SITSahood! We support by commenting on other SITSa's blogs and reporting on cool new recipes, tips, ideas, blogs that we come across. I don't know if you are aware, but you are being featured today for your fabulous blog, food, crafts...you name it! You are an amazing inspiration to all of us and we hope you'll come by and see how amazing we are. Feel free to drop in any time
http://thesecretisinthesauce.blogspot.com/
Have a Fabulous Friday!
Posted by: Another SITS Girl | September 19th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Hello Martha,
I have just found this blog and I think it's neat that you too have a personal blog, although you do have very interesting things to talk about
)
I love the simplicity of this blog...It shows me that you too are just a person who puts her head down on her pillow at night just like the rest of us
)
~simply~
Posted by: simply stork | September 19th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I'll look forward to seeing Ralph Rucci this evening as I rewind today's recorded program, with Edgar on my lap. (My one 17-year-old cat-companion, Edgar, who watches Martha faithfully each evening with me, just may have cancer, everyone, and not an enlarged thyroid (which was treatable with medicine)...please wish me well with this...we're not sure, yet...we love him soooo! =^..^= ) I'll be paying attention to Ralph's chocolate creation and am perturbed at not having the Sundance Channel, either (along with FLN)...
I agree with Jan (Erickson)...Alexis seems to be a natural at modeling! She's got the look, the poise, the poses, and last but not least, GREAT LEGS! That HAS to be hereditary!...you know, like momma, like daughter! (Laura, do you have great legs like your sister?!!...if so, well, "Lucky"!!)
I'm with Anne, too!...Martha does radiate from within this certain joie de vivre (well said, Anne!) I don't know, Martha...we have loved you before... You seem relaxed and refreshed, more down-to-earth (but you WERE, before)...I don't know - we are experiencing more of your personal side, I guess... We're connecting with you on a more personal level, and we like it, we like it!
Well, tonite, it'll be me and my beloved Edgar watching today's show (you know, the little Martha Stewart fan club residing at my address, on my street, just a little south of New York, in Western Maryland).
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 19th, 2008 at 7:48 am
I love the blog, Martha! You have inspired me in so many ways. I have my own blog where I showcase a lot of my culinary creations - mostly inspired by you. Hope you can check it out sometime!
joeandbetsy.com
Posted by: Betsy | September 19th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Watching Friday show and Ralph Rucci I made just
last night a similar recipe and heard you were looking for similar recipe. The designer and the clothes are specticular. I was so taken by his designs. Recipe follows.
Molten Chocolate Mini Cakes
6 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 c butter No margarine
3 whole eggs and 3 egg yolks
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c all purpose flour
melt chocolate/butter in microwave cool then
add eggs and mix sugar and flour. bake 13 min
until the outside edge is set and center is still liquid. (do not overbake) 400 degrees
Martha: I take my lunch everyday at 1:00 pm to watch your show. Also love all your scrapbook ideas/items. Thanks for bringing me inspirations to a wife of 34 yrs.
Posted by: Lana Spears | September 19th, 2008 at 8:33 am
please put the recipe for the ralph rucci choc. dessert on your website please
Posted by: sandy | September 19th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Thank you sooo much for bring Ralph Rucci into the publics eye. As a long time admirer of hid timeless elegance and dedicaton to quality, its marvelous to see his vision get a touch of deserved limelight.
Ralph is dedicated to women not celebrities or the youth obsessed vision of so many magazines today that time and again leave me feeling isolated, but everytime I see his collection its a comfort; I know I'm not alone.
While I can't afford his work I can afford his Vogue patterns to create my own little gems...and that in itself makes me feel wonderful.
Posted by: Alicia | September 19th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Another SITSta stopping by to see the original Fabulous Blog (that'd be yours, of course). You're being featured over on SITS (http://thesecretisinthesauce.blogspot.com/) so I had to pop by and spread some comment love like a good SITS girl does!
Cheers!
Posted by: And another SITSta | September 19th, 2008 at 11:08 am
We love you! And we love your ideas and creativity!! Come on over and see our site!
Posted by: SITS Girl | September 19th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
What a wonderful introduction to Ralphs work. Thank you. I loved watching you two make his chocolate cake, looked fantastic. I make one much like his, although I drop a chunk or two of chocolate into the center prior to baking.
Just delightful!
Posted by: Bakerslove | September 19th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Martha,
You have been an inspiration to me ever since I can remember!!! You are what drives me to perfection!
Julie Bergmann
Posted by: Julie Bergmann | September 19th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Another SITS girl here to say great job with the blog Martha. You're the best.
Posted by: SITS girl | September 19th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Great photos! I never thought to see if you had a blog! I found you through Secret is in the Sauce. I will be sure to come back!
Posted by: Joanna | September 19th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Best wishes to you and Edgar, Cindy.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | September 19th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Hi Martha, absolutely love the show, your blog and the website. The new series is WONDERFUL and your farm is to die for. I am disappointed however that the shows available to watch on the website are taking so long to be available to watch. Previously it was within a day or two - but Wednesday has already been archived and is not available to watch yet!
Thanks for your help, Nadine. (downunder in Australia).
Posted by: nadine chan | September 19th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I love you Martha!
Posted by: SITS girl | September 20th, 2008 at 3:42 am
So glad I found your blog, Martha!!
Can't wait to search out some of your fabulous ideas.
Posted by: Big Blue House Girl | September 20th, 2008 at 3:43 am
That chocolate dessert featured on your show today is to die for! Thank you for another treasured recipe!
Posted by: Melissa | September 20th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Beautiful Stuff.
Have you ever thought of doing a clothing line?
Carolyn
http://thebarberbunch.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carolyn | September 20th, 2008 at 4:18 am
The copper cocktail dress is breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this talented designer.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | September 20th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Heh happy girl.
I wanted to make a photo with this man, but unfortunately I had no chance. you are really looking nice here and congratiolations.
Posted by: Maritime Transport | September 20th, 2008 at 9:56 am
You are so inspirational and I am so glad the SITS gals decided that we should all visit you today. I always check out your website when I need a recipe or crafts ideas for the daycare I work at but had not yet visited you here.
So nice.
Posted by: A SITSta friend | September 20th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Wow Martha!!! you look great in the photos...and what fun to be able to enjoy all these wonderful fashion shows...
If you ever need someone to attend them with...call me!
Posted by: Diana Evans | September 20th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
This message is for Cindy Bricker. I hope with all my heart that Edgar is doing better. Both of you are in my prayers. Take care. Sincerely, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 20th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Thank you, Jan, for your kind words and prayers! I believe in prayer! Praise be to God for His wondrous works! (even in times of trial...)
Edgar was good over the weekend - seeming like nothing was wrong. He got sick last nite and wouldn't eat...he ate only a little this morning, showing no verve for appetite (I know that's not good!) He seemed lighter this morning, too, and was looking much thinner in his beautiful little face. A certain way that I looked at him looked like his eyes were sunken a little...
I've asked the Lord that if he has to go (he IS 17!), to take him gently, with no suffering.
Life!...it definitely has it's moments!!... (sniff)
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 22nd, 2008 at 5:27 am
Martha,
Can't wait for this documentary. Loved the show with Ralph. His style of clothes is amazingly beautiful!! I envy you being there and having a behind the scenes look! The fabrics are elegant! Thanks again for sharing.
Paula
Posted by: Paula M. | September 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 am
Martha,
I just learned that my cable does not carry the sundance channel. As you can imagine, I am very upset that I cannot watch tonight's documentary on Ralph Rucci. I was hoping to see some of his older designs on tonights show because I felt he had a gift for designing similar to the greatest designer, Charles James.
Would you have any suggestions or could you have it available on your blog for those who cannot watch it.
Sincerely,
Gloria Brown
Winterport, ME
Posted by: Gloria Brown | September 22nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
Thank you for showcasing the exquisite designs and workmanship of Ralph Rucci. I love that he is more of an artisan than any other American designer. Please continue to have him visit with you and especially please show the techniques used in his atelier. I love that his clothes are timeless and elegant! Perhaps you could do a show where he could exhibit the line of patterns he does with Vogue and talk a bit about sewing? I would be in heaven if you did that!
I have recorded both his shows with you onto a "Martha Fashion DVD". Seeing the techniques used by Rucci was probably the best TV for me ever! My DVD also includes your visit with Valentino and Lesage, etc. Unfortunatly, I lost the Chanel show when my DVR seized or it would be on the DVD as well. I am hoping that someday you will rerun the Chanel show in it's entirety!
Posted by: Pamela | November 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pm