These are definitely a bit more complicated than paper planes! Artist Lisa Rodden intricately cuts paper into fascinating motifs for you and me to ogle at. It’s pretty precise in the photo and I bet in person it’s even more impressive. Check out her other works on her website. My favorite has …
Read More »Gummy Bear Couture
Can you believe this dress weighs as much as one Oprah circa 1985?? Dayum , is right. Made completely out of gummy bears, Hissa Igarashi and Sayuir Marakumi made a McQueen-inspired gown that weighs 220 pounds. All 50,000 gummy bears were glued onto a vinyl backing that needed 3 poor slaves …
Read More »Got to Pick a Pocket or Two….
Check out this Peel & Stick Shirt Pocket by Ryan Vanderbilt! Instant pocket! Seriously, this is genius if you have a fug, plain shirt or pants and you want to snazz it up a bit. It’s also great to cover any sort of stain on your chesticle area or even on your …
Read More »Alexis Mabille- Fall Couture 2012- Is that Velvet?
Hells Yeah! I’m down for the foofy shawls and neck pieces! So snuggley and elegant! My favorite has to be fourth photo of the really feminine tuxedo. I love the colors peach and black together. There’s something lingerie and classic about the two colors. That Alexis ( don’t mistake him …
Read More »Jean Paul Gaultier- Resort 2013- Ships Ahoy!
Since everybody and their mother are doing resort collections now, I thought I should write about a few. This is Jean Paul Gaultier‘s resort collection that has heavy nautical elements. Even though I’m not a turban wearing kinda gal, I do like it in this context. I just want to …
Read More »Paper Dolls
Check out this cool exhibit called “Prêt-à-Papier: The Exquisite Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave” at the Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens in Washington! Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave crafted 18th century gowns and shoes entirely of paper! Dang!! Obviously, she doesn’t give an eff about paper cuts. Yes, I’m one of those people who …
Read More »Chivalry is not dead….
Check out this Grey Knight Armored Hoodie from etsy seller SOFworks! My goodness, if I was a dude, I would totally rock this sweater. I’d wear it all day and everywhere. The best part, of course, is the hood that looks like a helmet. What I love is how wearable it …
Read More »Masaya Kushino- Shoes of the Wild
Check out these wild shoes from Masaya Kushino! If you can make Britney Spear’s left over weave look that stylish on a shoe in its afterlife, then you deserve a gold medal. Seriously, it’s like recycling at its finest. Anywho, The ‘ram’ shoe looks more like the glory hole of a buffalo, …
Read More »Chalk It Up
How cool is this?! The only unfortunate thing is that I have no idea who the artist/photographer is. I do have to say the clothes are pretty bland. if they stepped it up with a Gaultier or McQueen photo shoot with a fantabulous chalk background, that would be killer. Love …
Read More »Vivetta- Fresh Summer Frocks
I just discovered the cutest designer evvvvvah! Vivetta! I mean, if a designer makes anything kitty related, then I am forever a fan…. Check out the kitty skirt in the fifth photo- preeeeciouss! I love how the collection is all very twee and whimsical- sort of like vintage Moschino. And the fruits! …
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