Central Saint Martins graduate Craig Green’s Spring 2013 collection had some elements that reminded me of the Abu Ghraib prison. Seriously, wearing these clothes could be a form of punishment that Guantanamo Bay can pair with the Sesame Street theme. They should totally add this to their repertoire. Anywho, I guess it’s not …
Read More »Meadham Kirchhoff- Mens Spring 2013
As you may know, designers Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff create wonderful, whimsical fashion for women. But they have designed a collection for men that I have to say is pretty, damn FUG. It’s just a normal day in the ecstasy haven of a three decker house in the slums of Miami. …
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 »Piers Atkinson – Fall 2012- Charming Hats
I love Piers Atkinson’s work and this season was no different. The jewel-encrusted animal print berets, the pom poms, the animal ears, the stuffed animals on the head, the BOWS! So, cool, but I do have to say the men’s hats are all sorts of freaky. I mean, who doesn’t …
Read More »Thom Browne- Fall 2012-Punked-out Quasimodo
Ummmm, errrr… Thom Browne has a strange obsession with making the silhouette (man or women) extra Lurchy. What makes this extra hilarious is the man skirts on the bottom and Quasimodo on the top. It’s a lady Quasimodo! Again those “Bring out the gimp” masks make a comeback this season. It’s hard …
Read More »Walter Van Beirendonck- Fall 2012- Dandy Serial Killer
First off, I didn’t know one of the guys from ZZ Top found a second wind as a fashion designer. Second, although the colors are great- I always thought guys need to wear more color in general- the Friday the 13th masks are totally killing it. Seriously, if I saw …
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 …
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