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 »Fred Butler- Fall 2012- Pastel Origami
London accessories designer Fred Butler showed a plethora of pastel origami on heads, shoulders, chests, and waists. I always love Fred’s playful and youthful designs each season. That pointy shoulder origami ensemble is pretty rad. I’d totally wear that with a Judy Jetson skirt. Also, loving the pastel hair! I wish I …
Read More »Heads Will Roll….
Israeli artists Yael Mer & Shay Alkalay designed these hand bags that a medieval lady would love to carry. I mean, heads were rolling left and right back then, why not make good use of it as a handbag. What makes these bags extra creepy is the that the bag is formed …
Read More »A La Disposition- Fall 2012- Haberdashery and such…
London-based designer A La Disposition unveiled their Fall 2012 line with a dramatic show involving blacked out models and hats fit for an 18th century aristocrat hiding a jug of whiskey. Seriously, if I had a hat like that, I’d hide everything under there, including Mr. Marmar. Their collection involved lots …
Read More »Serkan Curaird- Haute Couture – Spring 2012- Birds of Fantasy
This is a super tiny collection by Serkan Curaird, which I’m guessing is a newcomer to the Paris Couture fashion scene. I’ve never heard of him (or her), remarkably, but I’m glad I have now. My fave is the fourth photo of what looks to be a cross between Toucan …
Read More »David Delfin -Spring 2012 Collection – Color Blocks
Designer David Delfin loves color! It’s great to see loads of color take over a collection, especially a Spring collection. All those paint chips that a lifted from the Home Depot are going to go into good use on my next project. I may just staple all the paint chips to a …
Read More »Designer Band-Aids: Cool Cuts
Whenever I get a gash on my body, the first think I think about is that I get to cover it with a cool band-aid. I usually go with bacon or Hello Kitty, but now I can put a Chanel logo! These are Brandages and you can find an array …
Read More »Coco de Mer has arrived in Santa Barbara, CA!
British designer lingerie shop Coco de Mer has opened a fantastic boutique in Santa Barbara. It’s the only US store, so its pretty damn special. I went in to check it out since I love British stuff and beautiful lingerie. I found really cool accessories like a leather bejeweled kitten mask, …
Read More »Tip of the hat to Mich Dulce
Check out the latest collection of hats by Philippino designer Mich Dulce. Before you say that you have to a certain purebread horse face and a bullshit title to wear these let me point out that these actually are are not too over the top and would look great with the …
Read More »‘Undead Threads’ by Andrea Kett
Check out the latest and greatest from extraordinary artist Andrea Kett – Undead Threads! It’s a 24-page paper doll cut-out book with witty outfits by Vivienne Westwood,Jeremy Scott,Fam Irvoll,Viktor and Rolf, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and more. The amazing part is that most of the accessories are not …
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