PARIS, Oct 1, 2009 / FW/ — If Marilyn Monroe was still alive, she would have felt right at home with Marco Zanini’s Spring 2010 collection for Rochas, his second for the house, though chances are the ever sexy Ms. Monroe would probably find the looks a little bit frumpish for her taste.

Rochas Spring 2010

Except perhaps the boy shorts (or is it underwear) and halter knit top, which really look good. It has retro charm but very modern. But, the rest might be the equivalent of reviving Annie Hall in a 1950s style, which unfortunately the Gossip Girl crowd might find too dowdy for their taste.

[SARA CONDE]