Tag Archives: avant-guarde

The Supreme Beings fashion show at San Francisco’s SOMArts center showed the latest collection by IIMUAHII. Their designs are really intricate and and lots of pattern pieces to make one awesome jacket or dress. Check out their ‘process’ link on their site to see how much work goes into a piece. I …

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Designer  Angela Brandys is not afraid of color and mixing and matching textures to make a totally new look- punk rock luxe gypsy. I pulled that one out of my ass- but doesn’t it sound super fancy and cool… punk rock luxe gypsy. Yeeeaaaah, I like …

This is the Ilanio fashion show at the  Supreme Beings fashion show at San Francisco’s SOMArts center this past March. I have to say I had a Hot Topic flashback with the spiked rubber tumor dress because it totally looks like this backpack my friend (and a million other emo/goth ravers) used to …

Dutch designer Femke Agema ( sounds like a serious condition, doesn’t it?) has a knack for designing cocoon-like suits and jackets. I’m really impressed by the craftsmanship and ingenuity, especially the hood with built in goggles. Be sure to check out the ‘Hideout’ Collection, which my 7 year old would love. He loves anything …

Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen unveiled her Paris Couture collection making it to be one of the most, if not the most,  avant guarde this season. I think that’s what haute couture is all about- pushing the boundaries to create very special ensembles that stand out through masterful workmanship and ingenuity. And …

Manon Kündig showed his collection at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp Show 2011 that was inspired by inflatable pieces. Besides looking like a walking fun house, all these pieces are sure to guarantee you safe from drowning. Yay. The most impressive out of the bunch was an inflatable skull dress. Inflated, …

Uta Levan  is a New York-based fashion label that specializes in art wear. The last photo is a 4 piece ensemble with a crucified Spiderman on the back. That is sure to make 8 year old boys (or 35 year old geeks) everywhere scream and crying  in terror. The first photo …

London-based designer Inbar Spector is definitely one to watch! The honeycomb dresses fashioned out of tulle and sheer fabrics are something out of a sci-fi movie. There’s something punky about the shiny snakeskin paired with a delicate tulle, which I love. My fave is obviously the flashy, gold dress at the top. …

DANG! Look at those NAILS! I always wondered people with long nails like that how they can function on a daily basis. I mean, the iPhone is out of the question. Typing is gonna make you sweat. Wiping duties at the toilet are gonna be strenuous. Making a sammich would …

Frederick Hornof   Jantine Van Peski Niels Peeraer   Check out the latest from the  Master Collections for the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts.Designer Frederick Hornof  went with a cocoon/ bee keeper look for his collection. This would work great in desert locations, especially on planets like Tatooine.   Designer Jantine Van …