I have to tell you that every time I see the word Preen, I see the word Peen. I’m not a psychologist, but I’m thinking something’s not right in my brain sometimes. Maybe it is right. Whoever came up with that label name just wanted to mess with me. …
Read More »Thom Browne- Spring 2012- Sail Away…
Got a hunched back? Guess what ? It’s in this season! Who knew osteoporosis could be chic? Anyway, Thom Browne brought back the ‘Jewish accountant with an affinity for sail boats and with a serious comb-over situation‘ look for his Spring 2012 collection. That’s not the only look working for …
Read More »Random Weird Fashion
Okay, so I am totally guilty of digging deep into the vortex of the internet to bring you a post. I was hoping to write more about the New York Fashion Week, but almost all the collections were not WTF enough. It was pretty boring and normal stuff. So …
Read More »Anouki Bicholla – Fall 2011- Futuristic Doll
Never mind that the Arc de Triumph is on each model’s head or croquet wicket, designer Anouki Bicholla’s color blocking and flair for frankenstein shoulders is right up my alley! My favorites are the first two tutu dresses. I love flouncy dresses! the real winner of the show was the last lady …
Read More »Jean Paul Gaultier’s Exhibit in Montreal
If you happen to be in Montreal, you should get to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts before October 2 to see the archived collections of Jean Paul Gaultier. As a huge gaultier fan, I’m kinda bummed that this exhibit probably will not be touring in the US, at least …
Read More »Antwerp’s Avant Guarde Designers
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 …
Read More »Up, Up and Away….
I saw this balloon skirt designed by Janine Trott for Vogue UK on the blog Honestly, WTF? fell in love with it! So cool, but alas, not functional. Whenever I think of hot air balloons, I think of two things: That shady wizard in the ‘Wizard of Oz’ …
Read More »Alexis Mabille- Fall 2011 Couture- On the Hunt….
Alexis Mabille ‘s fall couture collection had elements of hunting ( in my eyes) with the fur sleeves and the feathers used throughout the collection. The fur sleeves definitely have a gorilla effect. Specifically, a silver back. For someone who’s name is synonymous with glamour, elegance and bitchiness, …
Read More »Jean Paul Gaultier- Fall 2011 Couture- Flock of Fur and Feathers
I love how Jean Paul recreates endlessly the corset and evening gown. My favorite is absolutely the peach corset gown in the second photo. It’s so beautiful, down to the yummy croissants around the hips and boobs. My son would love that. During the haute couture shows, we have seen …
Read More »Givenchy – Fall 2011 Couture- Best Yearbook Photo EVER.
First off, I think all fashion shows should end with a class yearbook photo of the front and behind. It really puts things in perspective and saves us bloggers huge amounts of time reformatting photos and stuff. So YAY for that. Which brings me to my yearbook photo…. That …
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