According to the the creator of Jaktogo, John Power, ‘Only fools pay for extra luggage, clever people have a Jaktogo!” I guess I’m a fool for not looking like a fool! HHAHAHAHAHA. “The Jaktogo” is a very large coat that carries your extra belongings while traveling. Basically, it’s traveling hobo …
Read More »Rikke Bond- 2012 Men’s Graduate Collection- Furry ManRobes
London College of Fashion graduate Rikke Bonde designed a collection that has me sort of wondering if he’s ever been to California. According to Fashion 156, ” The collection was highly influenced by a journey Rikki made to California.” Really? Because last I remember, usually you sweat your balls off, …
Read More »Femke Agema- Fall 2012- All bundled up…
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 …
Read More »Carly Nelson- Suspiria Collection
Recent graduate of O’More College of Design , designer Carly Nelson, unveiled her graduate collection recently that was inspired by Dario Argento’s Suspiria. I have never seen the movie, but I know it involves ballet, witches and blood, so I’m gonna have to Netflix it STAT. Anywho, I’m loving the Elizabethan collar, gingham and nefarious …
Read More »Alexander McQueen- Fall 2011- White Witch of Narnia
When I first saw this collection, all I could think about was: a)The imitable Tilda Swinton as the White Witch with the yummy Turkish delight treats in that Narnia movie. and b) Mr. Marmar’s luxurious fluffy muffin fur. The resemblance is uncanny, especially in 5th photo. I just want take …
Read More »Viktor & Rolf- Fall 2011- Ruffles and Pinwheels…
Viktor & Rolf remains to be one of my favorite designers but this collection , I feel, was not their best. It was okay. I always like how Viktor & Rolf different dimensions of texture to their collections. This time is what ruffles and what looks like to me, pinwheels. …
Read More »Ann Demeulemeester-Fall 2011- Wicked Nanook of the West!
Usually I bypass Ann Demuellelewhatever’s collection because it’s usually something made for a depressed, emo butch. But this season, she came out of hibernation with a new standard for depression… FURRY depression! Taking a page out of Chanel’s Sasquatch fur suit and Louise Gray, Ann put out her own twist …
Read More »Louis Vuitton- Fall 2011- Auspiciously Austere
Wonderful silhouettes at Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2011 show… it was the 1960’s meets equestrian military meets high-class hooker. LOVE IT! What I love most are the peter pan collars. I just bought a peter pan collar not too long ago that can be worn over anything, so I’m definitely going …
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