Teacups & Couture A Fashion Blog by Roxanna Bina

Dior had a collection that returned back to its roots with simple, French elegance…. lots of black, strong modern structure, and fishnet veils reminiscent of the 1930s. It was beautiful and effortlessly chic. The final look was a model wearing a gold house…a nice unexpected ending to an otherwise ‘safe’ …

Paris Couture week started off well with the House of Schiaparelli unveiling their sophisticated with a touch- of -quirk collection that captured both whimsy and elegance simultaneously. Hurray for Schiaparelli! photos: vogue

Dsquared2 unveiled their Spring collection with an homage to Asian prints and designs mixed with the best Martial Arts dude that ever was…. Bruce Lee. It was A-ok in my book, because who doesn’t like a good martial arts movie with unsynchronized lips?? photos: vogue

The now legendary ride of Universal Studios Hollywood has a new name and a new attitude! It has been revamped, pumped up and re-launched with the participation of the films stars: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard who is full of enthusiasms.  “It’s really Jurassic Park on Steroids and it’s fully …

Illustrator and paper artist Katrin Rodegast created these amazing anatomical organs from old highway maps… each highway and river representing a capillary. Check out her site for more beautiful paper sculptures ranging from Money Art to Health & Science! photos: This is Colossal

Thom Browne had the inspiration of a ‘Versailles Country Club’ for his latest collection. There were many balls… and well, balls. Ha ha. Seersuckered jock straps dangled from pleated skirts for men. The show was complete with pannier dress forms and a real life ballet dancer dancing in the signature …

Here’s the latest from Vetements! It took place at the McDonald’s on the Champs D’Elysee in Paris. I’ve been to that ‘MacDo’ many times… kind of embarrassed to say. I used to go there before I discovered the deliciousness of ‘Bistro Romain’, which is the French equivalent of Chili’s, and …

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

If you happen to be in LA this summer, be sure to check out the Louis Vuitton X Exhibition in Beverly Hills on the corner of Rodeo Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard (formerly Brooks Brothers). The grand exhibit features all sorts of artist collaborations over the years with Louis Vuitton, …

Philipp Plein wants to ‘Rock and Roll All Night’ with his latest spring collection! The entire show was a tribute to America’s greatest Rock and Roll band, KISS. I love love loved all the studs and rhinestones and of course, all the embellished thigh high boots! It’s time to take …