This is Noir Kei Ninomiya’s first collection covered by Vogue.com and the resemblance to other Japanese taste makers is uncanny. Influences from Rei Kawakubo, June Wantanabe and Comme des Garçon are hard to miss in this collection. However, the way he cuts the motorcycle jackets and origami dresses is a peek …
Read More »Discount Universe – Spring 2019- Neo-Punk
This is Discount Universe…. very punky… very downtown… very Grace Jones…. I love love love it! photos: Vogue
Read More »Balmain- Spring 2019- Galactic Rock Star
It was Egypt meets Paris at Balmain this season…. the strong shoulders unique to Balmain coupled with geometric patterns and the mix of cutting edge fabrics with classic tweeds and denim made for a futuristic, modern take on the classic, polished Balmain silhouette. It was a one of Balmain’s best …
Read More »Manish Arora – Spring 2019- Sweetly Spectacular!
Manish Arora’s latest collection was a sweet surprise with fantastic cake purses, candy electric colors, and technicolor tiger heads placed in strategic places! I really loved this collection for all the color and well,bbeing the cat lady that I am, the tiger heads everywhere! Tiger heads on your shoulders? YES, …
Read More »Maison Margiela- Spring 2019- Tailored with a Twist
I can’t hate on John Galliano… he always manages to put forth unusual designs with such high craftsmanship and precise patterns. There is a method to his madness and it shows though his impeccable tailoring. Here is the latest from the Maison Margiela show courtesy of the Master himself, John …
Read More »Rick Owens- Spring 2019
I’m just gonna drop this right here and back away slowly. Merry Christmas! photos:Vogue
Read More »Anrealage- Spring 2019- Ultraviolet
What made Anrealage extra exciting this season was the use of special plastic discs that use an ultraviolet light to morph from clear/white to a dark purple. Half of the collection was a repeat of the same dress, just transformed through a UV light…. pretty ingenious, but pretty standard fare …
Read More »Marine Serre – Spring 2019- Fully Functional
I don’t know if the Mexican baby blanket dress in the last look won the collection or the Cargo dress (third to last). Both are pretty bold looks and super functional. I mean, all those pockets… you could smuggle every kind of prescription drug on plane in that dress… and …
Read More »Gucci – Spring 2019- Disco Granny
I always like seeing what Gucci has inn store for us every season… I have to say it’s pretty much the same thrift store chic with some bat-shit crazy, 1970s granny librarian thrown in for good measure. I couldn’t expect anything less from Gucci… so here it is …. another …
Read More »Dolce & Gabbana – Spring 2019- Italian Glamour
Italy’s vibrant culture echoes through the latest Dolce & Gabbana collection as per usual… gorgeous use of flowers and silk brocade made for a rich array. My fave for the collection is the raffia dress in the fourth photo… so rustic and feminine… very reminiscent of the Italian countryside. Hurray …
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