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I Love Back-to-School

September 14, 2007

We here at Bravotv.com love back to school. So much, in fact, that we asked some of our favorite Bravo celebrities to share their 'back to school' stories. For more on this series, click here.

There’s something completely nostalgic about this time of year that I absolutely adore: all of the “Back to School” posters in store fronts, the subways being complete hell between 3pm and 4pm, and a bombardment of emails from young fashionistas worldwide requesting fashion guidance for this very important time of year. I LOVE BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!

Seriously, I did love this time of year as a kid (though I’m sure I’m only remembering the fun parts), I loved buying a new backpack and Trapper Keeper (do they use those still?), and making sure I had my 1st day outfit planned out well in advance. I’d say it was comparable to the Emmy’s for America’s youth:

Red Carpet = The cafeteria,
Best Actor = The cool kid with the really cool older sibling who dressed him/her for the big day.
Best Supporting Cast = The lunch ladies!

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Karen wrote:

Thanks Daniel! I am one of those stresses out high school seniors, and the don't wear list will certainly come in handy for me, sometime in the near future I'm predicting : )

posted on September 14, 2007 at 5:33 PM

AmeliaYu wrote:

I love school and I am gonna study in LA. Honestly, before this show I have no idea about fashion or wearing the right clothes. Thank you for bringing this whole thing to my life!
Enjoy the school time!
See you in U.S.

posted on September 14, 2007 at 8:57 PM

Tony wrote:

Back-to-school fashion's pretty exciting, but I'm more excited for fall fashion!! I started buying some new pieces for the fall already. =] Ohh and I beg to differ. I personally find Sarah Jessica Parker's line to be quite tasteful and very affordable. I'm a guy, so it's not like I buy her stuff, but I still think they're nice. I usually shop at Forever 21 and H&M and recently, I've been trying to find the courage to splurge on something, but it's just sooooo hard!!

posted on September 15, 2007 at 9:29 PM

CATHY wrote:

dear Dainel,I like your design very much!I am a girl come from China.Er...This is the first time I leave a massages in a foreign web.So nurves....ER...I want to make a quaintence to u!.....>-

posted on September 16, 2007 at 1:12 AM

li wrote:

i like your closths very much.

posted on September 16, 2007 at 4:38 AM

Sun wrote:

Hi.Daniel.i saw Project Runway.I really appreciate your style . i'm a college student now.and Fashion design is my major too.i will graduate next year.i think of you as my teacher now.cuz i learned alot of things and new mind from you.as well as your design are very fabulous!!i mean it!
you know what? in the season 2 ,you worked so hard .you've just graduated one year.and now u had a fashion show now.even that's much harder than win lottery!
and i wish you are always happy( oh.yeah.you and Kieran)cuz i suppose you two are natual born a pair.
sorry.my english is not very well.I knew that you are writing book now.I wana know what's book are you writing.I do wana know more about you.

posted on September 16, 2007 at 9:40 AM

Lori B wrote:

Projec Runway is my all time favorite show ever! I can't wait for season 4! My favorite project runwy designer is Daniel V! He is the best. I can't wait to see his designs more celebrities & on the red carpet. I know we will see him become the next top american designer. I love your designs. You rock!! Good luck & best wishes.
Your #1 fan forever. Heidi, you rock too!
LB
PS Tim Gunn, I love your new show!

posted on September 16, 2007 at 3:36 PM

Robert Erlinger wrote:

Daniel,
I have to say that when you put anything from the celebrity "fashion" brands via Sarah Jessica Parker on the not-to-wear list - I have to say that's a shock. I went to Steve & Barrys and saw her line, and I was pleasantly impressed. Some of it looks cheap (and it is), but some of it's quite good. I'm a fashion design major in Michigan (holla!), so I'm not just talking from my a**. Amanda Byne's line is OKAY. But, I think SJP did a commendable job with Bitten. I think if something looks good (and good on you), you should get it - no matter where it's from.

So, SUCK IT! Just joshing, I love you.

Robbie

posted on September 16, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Meghan wrote:

YES! I hate Crocs as well. I counted over 100 people wearing them at Niagra Falls this summer. How insane and horrible is that?

I have finally gotten used to my school dress code (shirts with collars, no jeans), and try to work in fashionable clothes. Love you and your advice!

posted on September 16, 2007 at 9:55 PM

SK wrote:

As a high school senior at a private school I need to wear uniforms but I accessorize to death with colored tights and heels ect. I might get yelled at by the dean but it is worth it.

posted on September 17, 2007 at 10:55 AM

T wrote:

I usually just like to read blogs for senseless rhetoric, however today I felt compelled to respond. First off fashion is very subjective and its all about creativity and innovation. If you really want to stand out and be original, I would use Vogue as a mere guide not a law. Don't be afraid to mix and match retro pieces with new items, high end designer threads with modestly priced pieces (like Vera Wang's new line at Kohls), play with colors and patterns. Know your body and your pockets. There's nothing wrong with picking up items from SJPs line and matching them with bolder pieces for a more chic feel. As for over exposed Marc Jacobs, do him in moderation. And, stay clear of him for kids clothes, they're way over priced. Kids grow too fast and play too hard, you want something fun, stylish and durable for them. Remember, those who can, do, and those who can't blog. Oh, I'm just teasing, but for real style look within yourself.

posted on September 17, 2007 at 2:14 PM

Masa wrote:

Hey,Daniel!I am Masa and I am from Yugoslavia(well,ex Yugoslavia,now just Montenegro.)I am 14 and I watched Runway 1 and 2.I really can say that I love your clothes!Especially that orchid creation.It was so good...
Now,back to theme.I like starting school too,but I do not like so much studying again...but,with my friends,everything is easier:)I like fashion for this fall..and I have already found somethind really good...:)

posted on September 19, 2007 at 3:29 PM

NANCYWOO wrote:

Danniel. how have you been lately?

there's alot people left messge to you. happy? hum?

i guess you have never thought that you r star so fast

cuz you were just a student a few years ago! haha

I'm SUN's friend.

i do wish you reply to us ~ please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you are a super designer later! i mean it~ Daniel...

but dont 4get : today you are in. but maybe u r out 2morrow....

posted on September 19, 2007 at 9:25 PM

Mishal wrote:

Hey gorgeous, I wish I was as excited for back to school as you. I really love lace-ups, they're so cute. I have to admit though, I'm a fan of Steve & Barry's brands. They're cheap and they don't look half bad. I know where you're coming from, though. Take care, love.

posted on September 22, 2007 at 8:47 PM

clare wrote:

Hi,Daniel!I'm one of your fans who loves your design,and i've just seen the "Runway"program,so it's great that I can leave a message for you.Can you understand what I say,maybe my English is poor,but I've been learning hardly~~

posted on September 24, 2007 at 3:28 AM

Ale wrote:

I have to say that i recently finished to see the season two of project runway... I know, thats like amillion years late, but it's the way that shows came here to South América....a million years late. ... by the way, I wanted you to be the winner.

About going back to school....I wish I could!
I was so much free and relaxed than I am now. Now I have a million thing that I have to do and that I have to care and get done that I have to run all day.

Kisses for you!!

posted on September 25, 2007 at 6:47 PM

Rebecca wrote:

Hey there-I'm a high school senior, and I'll be one of the first to admit to my lack of fabulous fashion sense, but there's a couple things I hav ealways agreed with you on. Uggs and Crocs. I've never seen the fashion of those Ugg boots--sure they're comfy, but they're really ugly(and really over priced!) Which brings me to Crocs. They're only ok if you're actually walking in water. Not walking through the halls of your high school--or worse--a professional business! But seriously, have you seen the new Crocs with the fur that's like Croc meets Ugg? That's a little too much.

posted on September 25, 2007 at 7:23 PM

sam wrote:

I love your advice and I am madly in love with lace up boots but I just cant wear them! It takes me an hour to get to school by bus, ferry and train then on the weekends I'm in FIT taking classes. I need to be comfy in things that look good so I'm a colorful tight FANATIC oh my gosh I love tights they are so easy to make any outfit look fabulous. I can't find a really good book bag for all my notebooks and textbooks...any advice?

posted on September 26, 2007 at 7:43 PM

Sam wrote:

Hi,Danniel. this is my 1st time to leave massage for u. i am cray love yr design style. i think today its my lucky day, Cos i find yr blog, and i can face to u in a such short distance. u r talent. hope u wil hav a charming future.and i also hope can receive yr personal massage with email. Good luck!Danniel，very expect u wil hav yr own brand-----"Danniel Collection".i think it wil be very soon.......

posted on September 26, 2007 at 10:17 PM

TOTO wrote:

Daniel!!I enjoy your design style! I'm from china :)and find out your blog !Hope u have a wonderful future and best wishes for you!!you wil be success!hoo hoo加油~~~~我爱你！

posted on September 28, 2007 at 7:41 AM

Mori wrote:

Hi daniel, I love back to school fashion, but just the fashion not the homework and exams!! hihi, I really love your cloths, u are amazing!!! Im a girl from mexico, so sorry if my english is not so good... Im totally agree with you, the clogs are horrible!!
good luck in your sisters wedding , her dress is truly lovely, congrats : ) , hope u write soon, luv ya. byeee

posted on September 28, 2007 at 7:02 PM

jang chan mi wrote:

well, l'm the girl live in the korea
so i can't speak english well.
umm, my first name is jang,so...actually my english name is chan mi jang,
well, i saw you on TV in korea,
i think that you are good degisner,well, i don't know about what are you doing now.
because i can't speak english well,i can't write anymore.
it's really short,but please forgive me.bye,안녕히계세요^^
:-) 아마 당신은 한국어를 잘모르거나 아예모를지도 모릅니다.하지만 알아보면 좋겠어요.

posted on September 29, 2007 at 12:53 PM

bin wrote:

hi!Daniel.i really love your clothes.i'm a Chinese,in Beijing.Do you know something about China?hah!i hope one day you can use some Chinese elements in your designing.see you.

posted on October 1, 2007 at 11:55 AM

Roxy wrote:

Hey Daniel,
The only reason that I wake up to go to school everyday is to put together an outfit, and then go to school to hear everyone's comments (and sometimes critiques). It makes it worthwhile!

I would wear anything you design.

I would also marry you. But that's another story. :)

posted on October 4, 2007 at 1:56 PM

Jeaasica Yu wrote:

Hello,Daniel. I am a girl from china. My name is Yujiashi. And my English name is Jessica. You can call me Jesse or L.J. I saw you on tv in China.You are really a great designer. I am a model as well, though I am only 14 years old. I want to be a model in your show. If you want a model in China. I will help you. Hahaha···I hope you can be better in the future. I wish to wear the dress which you design in the future. Could you design a dress for me? Aha~~~~~ I forgot to tell you, now I study design and I hope to be a designer and also a model in the future. Come on, Daniel!!!

posted on October 5, 2007 at 5:39 AM

Mori wrote:

Hi dan,

congrats another time for your sisters wedding...

I need your help with a problem I have,
in my school we dont have to wear uniforms, and that is fantastic because we can dress pretty fashionable , but for the next year we will have to wear uniforms, but not just simple uniforms, horrible neon-orange polos, or black and green t-shirts that look like halloween costums!

I has horrified when I heard the news, because I'm a really fashion conserned girl, and I dont whant to look like a pumkin at school.

So I wonder if you could advice me, in how to accesorize the uniform, I think we have some possibilities because we are going to wear the horrible t-shirts with jeans and the shoes we whant (except for heels : ( , and flip- flops)

I hope you could help me, I really hope! so thankss 4 everything

luv yaa!!

Mori

posted on October 6, 2007 at 12:49 AM

Mr. dummy wrote:

Hi
I'm a high school student in Fujian(China).
I'm 17 and I like you design.
You make me know that you can do well even if you're a homosexual...
Good luck!o(∩_∩)o...

posted on October 6, 2007 at 2:15 AM

zoe wrote:

Hey I'm zoe from China , I like design and especial clothing .I am 20 .Nice to meet you everyone here!

posted on October 6, 2007 at 8:55 AM

coldplayfish wrote:

Daniel,there seems lots of Chinese ,i also from China.i want to say that you've done such a nice job at runaway,you're the best in our mind.maybe you can write something about your hobbies or somethingyou love,we want to know.like other Chinese,iwant to invite you come to China.China is a country with 5000 years history,maybe you'll get some inspirations in traditional Chinese culture .WELCOME TO CHINA.

posted on October 6, 2007 at 10:31 AM

shiho wrote:

Hi.Because I'm studying English, you think that my English is unsightly.
I am a Japanese of 22 years old. I have finished watching the second season now.
It was very individual, and the collection of you was splendid.
Because it is almost a year, I respect you who mastered a chance very much. And, to see a splendid work, I thought to try it hard toward one's dream.
I look forward to the clothes of a wonderful design from now on. If your brand is made, I want to check it immediately.
Congratulations by wonderful collection of you.

posted on October 6, 2007 at 12:46 PM

anonimi wrote:

daniel i love you so much =/

posted on October 9, 2007 at 10:34 AM

hikaru_n wrote:

I would like to explain something.
You can see someone saying 我爱你，can't you?
Aha~~That is Chinese which meaning I LOVE YOU.

posted on October 9, 2007 at 11:24 AM

Ash wrote:

Daniel, you're the best, but SJP's collection is fantastic. If your fellow designers didn't charge so much their designs we'd all dress a lot better. I applaud celebrities and designers who recognize that everyone isn't a freaking millinare and can't afford to spend $100 on a tank top, $250 on a blouse, $500 on trousers and $1000 for the "it" bag. I agree 10000000000% on Crocs though. They are an absoloute abomination.

posted on October 10, 2007 at 11:23 AM

Carolina wrote:

Daniel I am from Chile, a little country in South America. I´ve follow your career through internet and in Project Runway. I think you were the best in that final challenge, you totally deserved to win. I believe, even though I don´t know you that you are a great person and you will succeed no matter what. I hope someday had the posibility to go to US and It would be a great honor to meet you or to see one of your collections. Best wishes.

posted on October 10, 2007 at 3:05 PM

Angelina wrote:

Back to school is the most fantastic thing I wanna do, although I'm in college, I still love and remember the time when I was in kidgarden, in high school. It's really funny to have those memory. Love Ya, Daniel!!

posted on October 14, 2007 at 12:24 AM

Cindy wrote:

Daniel, I really love your design!! Hope you can best the best designer of the world in the couple years!! I'm from China, I really wanna see your show in our country!! Love Ya!!

posted on October 15, 2007 at 12:43 AM

Stephanie wrote:

Hey Daniel! Loved you and Andrae second season =)
I agree on the crocs, but I am not letting go of my tiered-ruffled mini XP Still 16, so I think I can pull it off for now.

Take care!

posted on November 18, 2007 at 1:11 AM

victoria wrote:

gaspage! :P
agyness's last name is spelled "deyn" !
but i agree, she's gorgeous.

DANIEL AND ANDRAE: the best medicine if your sad.
and daniel should have won. i loved chloe's collection, but still :P