London-based designer Inbar Spector is definitely one to watch! The honeycomb dresses fashioned out of tulle and sheer fabrics are something out of a sci-fi movie. There’s something punky about the shiny snakeskin paired with a delicate tulle, which I love. My fave is obviously the flashy, gold dress at the top. …
Read More »Anglophiles Unite!
In honor of the Royal Wedding …. I have to admit I’m a complete Anglophile. Not sure why, but I am. I even have the teeth to show for it ( I have rabbit teeth). I love tea and scones, Benny Hill, Vivienne Westwood, Duran Duran and of course, those …
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 »Ashish – Fall 2011- Brit-Punk Hobo-Chic
I’m kinda digging the ‘punk, hobo-chic from London town’ look. The spider webs give it a witchy flare that would creep under Hot Topic territory , though. Eesh…… British designer Ashish really did their research at the bottom of the deepest London tube near Camdenlock Stables, which is actually my …
Read More »Vivienne Westwood- Red Label -Fall 2011- Dandy suits and furry boots
Vivienne Westwood‘s Red Label collection wasn’t all that bad since usually it’s just an interpretation of Hobos in the Night. I really liked the old-timey dandy suits with a punk update. I also enjoyed the plaids and pipe cleaner crowns. The multi-colored boots in the first photo reminds me of …
Read More »Charlie Le Mindu- Fall 2011-Punk Rock Granny
If Jesse James , Lady Gaga, and the window valence from my German aunt’s house stumbled upon each other in a dark, Eastern European alley, this is exactly what would have been barfed out. Hair extraordinaire Charlie Le Mindu used pearls, lace, gas masks, military hats and a humungous fake bird …
Read More »Jeremy Scott- Fall 2011- Cartoon Rave?
Designer Jeremy Scott always gives us bold collections that leave your head with nice bout of ‘WTF?’… So, this season was no different with Coca-Cola references and God. Kinda funny… I like that he sees humor in fashion and doesn’t take it too seriously, but it’s not too crazy to make …
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