Tag Archives: avant guard

Beautiful, small collection by newcomer Tomo Koizumi… is influences seem to be the Japanese school of avant guard designs by way of Yohji Yamamoto and Come Des Garçon. I see a little bit of Victor &Rolf, as well… In any case, the amount of tulle used must’ve been INSANE! Koizumi …

This season’s Charles Jeffrey Loverboy collection gave me French occult vibes meets a MOMA children’s exhibit meets that dude Robert Smith from The Cure. I know that’s a lot of different looks to digest, but well, it is what it is. While I wanted to love this collection based just …

It’s Sprockets at the Circus! I’ll just leave this glorious gem right here. photos: Vogue

How can I not approve this collection?! It has a GIANT bow and the glorious fabric known as taffeta! Yay, Vaquera! photos: Vogue

Here’s the latest collection from Three As Four… lots of geometry, lots of different textures and splashes of color… definitely an ode to Rei Kuwakubo. photos: Vogue

Moments before the last Thom Browne show, models were seen dipping their heads in the toilet and flushing to achieve the coveted diner giant, Big Boy’s, swirled hair….. no just kidding… Anywho, this was the latest men’s collection… lots of deconstruction of the classic men’s work suit, and nipped, tidy …

Check out the latest from Van Beirendonck’s collection! It’s like a Party Monster… super colorful and fuzzy. This is a men’s collection, but clearly any one can wear … especially any club kids out there! photos: Vogue

Thom Browne always dreams up the most eclectic collections with a solid theme…. this season’s theme was the beach! There were gowns and suits with the Nantucket whale and crab print, sequined mermaid dresses, twin gnomes, and summer fruits twisted into fun ensembles. My fave out of the bunch was …

This is Noir Kei Ninomiya’s first collection covered by Vogue.com and the resemblance to other Japanese taste makers is uncanny. Influences from Rei Kawakubo, June Wantanabe and Comme des Garçon are hard to miss in this collection. However, the way he cuts the motorcycle jackets and origami dresses is a peek …

It was Egypt meets Paris at Balmain this season…. the strong shoulders unique to Balmain coupled with geometric patterns and the mix of cutting edge fabrics with classic tweeds and denim made for a futuristic, modern take on the classic, polished Balmain silhouette. It was a one of Balmain’s best …