Check out Erik Bergrin’s really avant-guarde art. Mostly, it’s masks and hoods that are sure to make you crawl under your bed in fear. Like that leather half mask in the fourth photo… it looks like a melted Kardashian face! And that wooden mask in the third photo is great …
Read More »Alexis Mabille- Fall 2011 Couture- On the Hunt….
Alexis Mabille ‘s fall couture collection had elements of hunting ( in my eyes) with the fur sleeves and the feathers used throughout the collection. The fur sleeves definitely have a gorilla effect. Specifically, a silver back. For someone who’s name is synonymous with glamour, elegance and bitchiness, …
Read More »Emilie Melden- Twiggy Mountain Wear
Hyeres 2011 Design Contest’s Première Vision prize winner, Swiss designer Emilie Melden, really took the cake with her nest ensembles and mountain-frolicking gear. Those ‘nest’ ensembles are made of twigs, which is really a hard feat to shape into clothing. I’m liking the lady with 5 purses on her chest. I …
Read More »Ziv Gil Kazenstein 2010- Gorilla Wear-fare
The Central Saint Martins BA Graduate Fashion Show always has a few gems emerging that Teacups & Couture can count on for entertainment! And Israeli designer, Ziv Gil Kazenstein, is one of those twinkly gems! Check out his silk prints accented with ruffles and ruffles of Bobby Trendy’s scraps after decorating my …
Read More »Kitty paws!
OMG! OMG!OMG! Has Christian Louboutin invaded my brain while I was sleeping ?? This is the most genius thing I have seen since this. It’s one of those things that you wonder, duh… kitty paw heels… why wasn’t this ever made? I guess it’s similar in some ways to these paws… …
Read More »Cheeky with a Bowl Cut!
At first I was going to pass on posting this collection by Elliot Ward-Fear, but then I saw the purple pants with the heart cut out to show butt cleavage and I just had too! I can see Prince wearing these. Actually, I would wear it…. to the mall! HAHAHAHAH! No. …
Read More »Pineapple Express
Russian designer Venera Kazarova showed her Fall 2011 collection in Moscow with mainly what looks to be wedding dresses. I love the theatrical quality of it all, however the pineapple reference is a bit strange. I know that pineapples are a symbol of hospitality from the pineapple hanging at the …
Read More »What I wore…
Here is what I wore for some interviews I did last month. First up is a vintage 1970’s Castleberry tweed suit I wore for my Johnny Depp interview for his new movie ‘Rango’. It was a long skirt when I bought it and looked totally dowdy. So, I cut it …
Read More »Iris Van Herpen – Spring Couture 2011- The Future looks Metal
Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen unveiled a Spring 2011 couture collection that puts some of the most famous designers to shame. This is the same designer I blogged about a while back with those cool shoes. The first outfit reminds me of a ram, like a steel ram…. so cool. You …
Read More »Russian Vogue + Matryoshka Dolls
As you may know, I have a little obsession for Russian Dolls ( Matryoshka dolls)… okay it’s HUGE!!! So, naturally I went berzerk when I saw that for the 10th Anniversary of Russian Vogue, special edition Russian Dolls were commissioned by 27 designers. Here is the list: Celine, Dolce & …
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