Teacups & Couture A Fashion Blog by Roxanna Bina

Check out this awesome exhibit called “Arrrgh! Monsters of Fashion” at the Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, which is based on a book called ‘Not a Toy: Fashioning Radical Characters’. This is definitely my scene , man! Monsters, fluffy stuff, bright colors, fashion…. it’s all I love! I love the Napoleon monster in the third …

These lamps called ‘Embarakiya’, are part of a series by Al-Hamad Design. The terrifying human-sized lamps are dressed in traditional Kuwaiti garb and have speakers built into them. If this doesn’t scare the crap out of you, I don’t know what will. This is every woman’s worst nightmare. To wake …

Inspired by birds, insects and amphibians, The Imaginarium Apparel specializes in unique, one-of- a- kind designs for the dramatic lady in you. Basically, it’s what Morticia would wear if she loved feathers and leather. The feather cape in the last photo is pretty sweet. It’s like a deep, dark, depressed Mardi Gras showgirl. Check out The …

The housecoat is back! I’ve been wearing housecoats for years. It’s like a security blanket over my pajamas. And, yes, I’m one of those crazy ladies that picks up their child from school in a housecoat. The thing about the housecoat is that, you’re not sure if it’s a robe …

Japanese designer Anrealage has a taste for the avant guard. Last year they did a pixel- collection was pretty rad.  This season was all about the boxy cage dress in neon colors. LOVE! It’s like a birdcage and you’re the overgrown bird. My fave is the yellow dress with the huge shoulders… …

Okay, I’m totally confused about Moncler and their 7 million different lines. Apparently, there is Moncler Gamme Rouge and a Moncler Gamme Bleu. The Bleu line is menswear designed by Thom Browne and the Rouge is the haute couture line by Giambattista Valli. Yeah… super confusing. Not sure why they …

I just discovered the crazy art of Indonesian artist Roby Dwi Antono  . His work has a flair of the surreal, sweet, twisted and slightly campy. In other words, I LOVE IT! Dare I say, it’s a bit Mark Ryden-ish? Which is a huge compliment in my book. Keep it coming Roby! Check …

When I think of Russia, I think of Bond girls in white fur and diamonds drinking vodka. I also think of fat, burly, men drinking vodka and wearing those fur hats. So, in other words, Russia reminds me of fur and vodka mostly. Anywho, Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin went by way …

  Check the art of Jess Eaton. It’s made from roadkill. Feathers, bones, skulls, you name it. I have to say she’s pretty good at making a dead possum look glamorous. She also did a collection using Barbie Dolls which is totally rad! I once made a pocketbook out of …

  I don’t even know what to say. Viv, I love your clothes when I go into your stores, but DANG! your runway shows are always a mess! So, weird. I thing it’s because she piles everything on. Maybe she doesn’t have enough models or too many clothes? I dunno. …