It seems like suddenly every designer that ever was is doing a resort collection. I scrolled through most of them and nothing really caught my eye except some mental hospital inspired collection (see below) and this: a collection bows and cute little ladies! Lanvin unveiled their children’s collection, which I …
Read More »Jean-Charles de Castelbajac- Fall 2011-A little Cruella, a little Theater
I love Jean-Charles de Castelbajac way with fashion- fun, whimsical and practical. I like to think that he’s the new Moschino from the early ’90s… Check out the first photo with the dalmatians- Cruella De Vil would love that! I love that! The idea for the booby hands in the …
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Recently, I interviewed the cast of The Hangover 2 , so I broke out my Sailor Moon terry cloth outfit! Actually, there is no significance what so ever since the movie was shot in Bangkok, Thailand and Sailor Moon is from Japan. Anywho, the top I found in a vintage …
Read More »Porcelain Tea Cups to Wear
Check out these porcelain dishware dresses by Li Xiaofeng. It’s like so cool, yet so dangerous! If one piece breaks and cuts you, you’re kinda screwed. I wonder how he affixed the porcelain into a dress shape. Completely amazing, if you ask me. This is one to wear to …
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 »Vivienne Westwood- Fall 2011- All that Glitters is Gold…
First, let’s get the FUG makeup out of the way: It’s like a mash up between Marilyn Manson and a paint huffer. Seriously, I’d like to see the inspiration boards for the makeup on this collection- I’m sure this is on there. Having said that, this collection was better than …
Read More »Manish Arora- Fall 2011- Otherwordly Punk
Designer Manish Arora is pretty good at using color in his collection and I admire him for that. I’m especially loving the hair, in particular the girl with the pink do. So cool! I have a pact with myself that when my hair goes greyish-white, I’m going dye it cotton …
Read More »Fashionable Fencing
I went snooping around the internet for fashion inspired by the Ritchie-Rich sport of Fencing. I really like fencing, but not because I’m a snob, but because you get to wear the coolest outfit while poking the crap out of your opponent. I kinda like that. Plus, it’s like the …
Read More »Alex Noble- Fall 2011- Decadent Decay
British designer Alex Noble has designed a few of Lady Gaga’s outfits(see below) and some of the window displays at Selfridges in London Well, lucky for us, he has designed a collection of fupe for us regular people! The human body and decay seemed to be his focal point in …
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Here is a vintage find from a shop on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. I’m always surprised when I find something cool in LA, since I find that a lot of vintage is either really overpriced or not that great as say, vintage stores in New England. It’s a 1950s …
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