Fashion Groupie

I Was a Teenage Fashion Groupie

2010-09-01T16:12:00.001-07:00

Two particular events this summer really stand-out on my lifetime list of fashion experiences.

1) After spending hours perusing the splendor of the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the Petit Palais, I made my requisite Paris jaunt to Colette. While upstairs, who do I happen to see with an ensemble of beautiful, young male assistants? None other than the kaiser himself, Karl Lagerfeld. My sister says that I started to hyperventilate. Anywho, it was quite a shock to see him shopping for clothes at a popular boutique on a Friday afternoon. The Chanel couture presentation was the next day! Emergency shopping trip for the perfect outfit to receive ovation in? I think yes. As a fashion groupie, I didn't dare approach the man. Every time I attempted a casual glance in his direction, one of his entourage always instantly met my gaze, sternly. I think. It was even funnier seeing him at the cash register. And yes, he was fully dressed in the KL uniform.

2) My mom asked me to take her to our Hindu temple in Malibu for her birthday. Once we arrived, we were met by several white trailers. Apparently it was the Elle September issue covershoot starring Julia Roberts. Anyway, I was able to stay on set for the entire shoot. Met Julia, the priest told her about my infant head-shaving ceremony, and Julia kindly took me over and introduced me to wardrobe! If you've never been on a photoshoot before, you can't imagine the mass of clothing, accessories, and shoes on set. I met almost everyone on set and my mom embarrassed me a lot. Also got to help out and consult! Thanks God! My first paparazzi shot. I look good!:

DEAR TOM FORD

2010-08-30T11:03:00.000-07:00

Tom Hardy as Eames in Inception = everything a Tom Ford man represents.

HELLO, found your new campaign star.

ALEX WANG JERSEY

2010-04-02T19:54:00.000-07:00

The boy wonder reps NYC, but he can rock jersey hard. This season, his mastery of draping the fabric is so covetable.

It can be mine for $395. Did I mention that it's one piece?

$415

$695

Photos: www.lagarconne.com

Ladies & Gentlemen, I believe I called it...

2010-03-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

Remember this post right here?

Look at Diane Kruger at the 2010 Golden Globes.

11 months later...looks like somebody reads my blog! :P

Things I Love This Season That Are Economically Possible

2010-02-10T14:37:00.000-08:00

The Victor Osborne Turban Beanie in Charcoal

It's unrequited love. I saw it in black in the atelier back in October, found out that it came in charcoal, so I decided I'd come back later. I came back two months later, still in black. I came back another month later, only one black hat left...not for sale. I even left my email, etc with the store. I emailed Victor, and he said that all the stocks were sold out and production had ceased on this style. He said that, due to its popularity, he would bring it back to life next fall. :(

I am not a hat person. I don't think that I look good in hats. This was the one that changed everything! My friend made up a song about me and this hat, "I'm In Love With A Beanie", a rip-off of T-Pain.

Better Late Than Never Crystal Earrings

This simple design makes me look the right amount hardcore.

Unearthen Bullet Minerals Necklaces

There is an awesome stone selection.

Speaking of the Surge Towards Beauty...

2010-02-10T14:36:00.001-08:00

Oscar de la Renta is supposedly jumping the bandwagon.

Let's talk shoes at Valentino...

2010-02-07T22:56:00.000-08:00

I've become increasingly anti-heels, especially after hearing a friend's horror story about acquiring bunions, but I can't deny these beauties.:

Photo: Olivier Claisse

Let's talk about the makeup at JPG...

2010-02-07T22:42:00.000-08:00

Quetzalcoatl QTs

Emina looks like she could whoop Neytiri's blue ass.

Photo: Luca Cannonieri / Gorunway.com

Morgana le Fay 2010

2010-02-07T22:10:00.000-08:00

Givenchy Spring 2010 Couture

Photo: Monica Feudi / Gorunway.com

No More Cosmetics Lines From Fashion Brands

2010-01-25T20:43:00.000-08:00

The world doesn't need more cosmetics that are exactly like others on the market. Lots of useless stuff = garbage. It's a waste of money, harmful to the environment to produce, and a headache to consumers. Create a cosmetics line when you have something innovative to bring to the table.

Rock&Republic, Dolce & Gabanna, Tom Ford (maybe), now Tarina Tarantino, etc...this kingdom in your empire is overrated.

Officially Obsessed

2009-11-25T14:45:00.000-08:00

I want every piece Solange Azagury-Partridge has made. Just great, smart design. I love pieces (be it clothing, accessories, or everyday objects) that you can interact with. Her fine jewelry fits right in. Now I need lots of money and a lifestyle that will allow me to flash this opulence.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

http://www.solangeazagurypartridge.com/

Fashion People on Fbook!

2009-11-03T00:34:00.000-08:00

Here's an ultimate time-waster: find a lesser-known/up-and-coming fashion person on Facebook, and scan their friend list. You will stumble upon legit fbook profiles of the high and mighty. Obviously, they're all on private, but it's still thrilling to see self/casually-photographed profile pics. These are people who have been photographed by living legends, and it's interesting to see the photo they choose to represent themselves. That takes off the creeper edge of this activity, right? haha who am I kidding, it's the Golden Age of the Creeper! Thanks to fbook and myspace, we're all creepers.

It's crazy to think that one could 'Add Nicole Trunfio as a friend" or "Send Prabal Gurung a message" just like we regular folk could with a click of a mouse.

It's tempting to link these well-connected fbooks, but I'm not that shitty! But, because I can, here's a collection of fbook profile pics.:

Light-Up Heels?!

2009-10-28T21:54:00.000-07:00

For the past few years I have been yearning for a pair of light-up sneakers, like the ones I had when I was 5. Today while browsing the interwebs, I came across these revelations. Jimmy Choo for spring '10. Grown-up with kid sensibilities aka made for me. Too bad I will never afford them!

Source: Twitpic User MrJoeZee

More Fashion Groupie-ing at NYFW

2009-09-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

Today on my way home from dinner, my cabbie made a fortuitous left turn onto 25th St from Park Ave. Upon turning, we were stuck in a jam at that block. My cabbie started cursing and honking, but my excitement knew no bounds. The standstill was outside the side entrance of the Armory...aka location of the Marc Jacobs show! The side entrance is THE place to enter. Celebs, models in topknots and kabuki faces, and paparazzos galore! I had the urge to open the window and stick my head out doggy style, but I refrained. I also kind of wanted to hop out of the cab and...I don't know what I would do, but that! It was hard to see who was canoodling wit the high density of paparazzos, but my cab grazed Emily Blunt. Cameras were going crazy for a lady with long wavy blonde hair, but I guess I'll discover who it is when I see the photos!

Oh to live the fabulous life...

I have no camera to document my life, so bear with me as I can only put it in words.

As far as Fashion's Night Out: Wish it was a longer event. There was simply too much going on to cover in 5 hours. Truly, Halloween for the fashion set. I missed out on the spectacles at Barney's :( , and I didn't bother to wait in the LONG line outside Opening Ceremony. I spent the good part of the night in SoHo. By the time we made the trek to Midtown, the weather turned on us! Spotted: Sienna & Savannah Miller, Magdalena Frackowiak walking home on a deserted East Village street post-FNO

Being a Fashion Groupie in NYC

2009-09-14T00:26:00.000-07:00

I had a moment.

Today I went an hour early for the public viewing of Gareth Pugh's new 'movie' at Milk. While waiting outside, I creeped on Diane von Furstenberg's post-show party at her Meatpacking flagship ala Rob outside of Charlie's boyfriend's place in High Fidelity. Minus the yelling, "You bitch!" I was very confused, because no one else was waiting for the free screening. It was just me and my friend, Ash. Meanwhile, crazy fireworks were going off. Can't figure out what it was for, and apparently neither can the Twitter team at styledotcom.

Anyway, the Gareth Pugh 'movie' wasn't what I expected. It was actually a film instillation of four screens in a cube formation. Each screen had its own narrative, following the same soundtrack. The films lasted about 5 minutes each, and were on loop. People randomly filtered in the warehouse where the instillation was. I asked 3 security guards about Gareth making an appearance, but to no avail. He was chilling at the dinner in his honor upstairs. Instead of hanging for the hour that the films were on loop, I headed home!

MY ULTIMATE FNO GUIDE

2009-09-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

What a great time to have moved to NYCitay! I'm excruciatingly nerdy aka I like to do things right, because I LOVE making city guides and planning out my days/routes with Google Maps.

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT is no exception to my guide making skillz. There is such a high volume of frankly amazing shit going on, that it saddens me that it's humanly impossible to do it all. I made the final cut, and this is my *perfect* guide to FNO 2009! Starting off in SoHo, straight to grand Midtown, ending the evening with Celeb Karaoke at Kiehl's.

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G Pharrell Williams will be ringing up sales at his Billionaire Boys Club & Ice Cream flagship store (456 West Broadway) — as well as tipping his hand with some exclusive releases

M BETSEY JOHNSON
138 Wooster Street (at Houston Street and Prince Street)

L ANNA SUI
113 Greene Street (between Prince Street and Spring Street)

F Kid Cudi will be hosting a listening party at A Bathing Ape (91 Greene St.) featuring his own sounds, of course.

E Anna Sui for Target pre-sale
Sept 10-12 11 AM-8 PM
54 Crosby @ Spring

I Opening Ceremony 35 Howard St.
Check out FNO-only designs from the likes of Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, Alexander Wang and Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders. The fashions will be sold out of the trunks of custom cars parked out front.

C Acne Party
10 Greene Street
7-11 pm

J Kiki de Montparnasse
79 Greene Street (between Spring Street and Broome Street)
OUR SPECIALISTS WILL BE HOLDING SALONS ON OUR INSTRUMENTS OF PLEASURE AND THE ART OF SEDUCING YOUR LOVER. GUESTS WILL ENJOY EXPLORING THEIR FANTASIES IN OUR EROTIC PORTRAIT BOOTH AND CREATING A PICTURE TO KEEP OR TAKE HOME TO THEIR LOVER.

P Burberry
 131 Spring St., nr. Greene St. (212-925-9300) Enter Burberry's drawing to win a classic trench. Brit model Lily Donaldson D.J.'s, and Champagne and canapés will be served. Sure, it's a long shot, but a $1,300 jacket would definitely curb our pouting over the approaching chilly, rainy weather.  (Potential) Savings: $1,295, the price of a classic trench at Burberry.

N CHANEL
139 Spring Street (between Spring Street and Wooster Street
FREE MANIS w/ their gorgeous debuting shade, Jade.

SPRING STREET SUBWAY 456 TO LEX AVE/59TH ST

T Barney's

Q Bergdorf

O Gucci
 725 Fifth Ave., at 56th St. (212-826-2600) More than 100 retailers are selling the Fashion's Night Out T-shirt tonight at Vogue’s “suggested retail price” of $35 — Gucci is the only one giving them away for free to all who attend. We’re betting supplies will run out quick, so stop off early (and sample a few Gucci chocolates while you’re there).  Savings: $35, the retail price of an official Fashion’s Night Out T-shirt .

S Henri Bendel celebrates Fashion's Night Out!
Join us for cocktails and nibbles courtesy of STK and enjoy chic beats by guest DJ Niki McNally at Bendel's iconic 5th Avenue flagship.
Meet and shop with designers who were discovered by Bendel's as well as emerging designers and artists who represent the future at the New and the Next gallery, including an exhibition of new works from model and artist, Sasha Pivavorova.
Get your perfect red pout courtesy of Revlon's Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman and get styled by Gossip Girl costume designer and author of "You Know You Want It," Eric Daman, for the I'd Rather Wear Accessories photo shoot. Plus, enter the "I'd Rather Wear Accessories" Sweepstakes for a chance to win the accessory of your choice!

D Versace Misshapes set
5th Ave Boutique

H Catch Matisyahu performing his hit single
“One Day” at Kenneth Cole (610 Fifth Ave.).

R Saks Fifth Avenue 
611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St. (212-753-4000) Fulfill your latent celebrity fantasy and strut down the red carpet, which leads the way to the store's Fifth Avenue entrance. Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, and other design idols will be mingling with shoppers. But the real deals are found in the beauty section, where there will be more than 7,000 cosmetics giveaways from Estée Lauder, Frederic Fekkai, Laura Mercier, and Tom Ford. You can also take advantage of complimentary brow-shaping services, while guys receive free clean-ups at John Allan's men's salon. Savings: $40, for brow shaping and beauty swag.
Korres 110 Wooster St., nr. Prince St. (212-219-0683) "Detox bar" sounds like kind of an oxymoron to us, but Korres is serving up cocktails based on the beauty brand's natural ingredients: wild rose, thyme, honey, and pomegranate. Makeup artists will offer complimentary touch-ups, and all visitors receive a gift bag full of Korres cosmetic, bath, and skin-care best-sellers.  Savings: $12, the price of a Korres mini gift set.

WALK DOWN TO A OR TAKE THE 4,5,6 TO 14TH ST/UNION SQ

A Kiehl's Karaoke Karnival w/ Emmanuelle Chriqui & Constantine
109 3rd Ave at 13th St
7-11 pm

IF TIME...J Alexander McQueen 417 W 14th (btwn 9th and Washington St)

D&G Fall 09 RTW

2009-09-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

This was the last line I expected to come to see myself in every look. I preferred D&G to Dolce & Gabanna this season. I want to be the D&G Girl this fall! The inspiration was Maria Callas, and the collection is full of operatic, rococo (forgive me) cuteness!

Photos: Marcio Madeira

I'M BACK...cause this is just too good.

2009-09-06T21:48:00.000-07:00

Kaiser Lagerfeld has one of the best senses of humor in fashion.

Yes, I am only reviewing the fall collections now. It has been a whirlwind year!

Photo: Monica Feudi & Gianni Pucci

NAEEM KHAN Pre-Fall 09

2009-06-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

The beading is sensational on these two numbers.

Currently Obsessed With...

2009-06-03T00:19:00.001-07:00

Slow & Steady Wins the Race.

These guys create fashion satire, yet its so covetable and affordable! I reccomend checking out their 'issues' (aka collections) at Slow and Steady Wins the Race and reading this interview.

A special shoutout to its Cool, Casual, line.

I am a proud owner of:
can be worn upside down, or as a double layer top

PERFECT for limited packing space for a summer spent backpacking.

And awesome pants! (thick elastic waist...that belt not included)

My new favorite shoe (in black crushed velvet):

They're so amazing, I'm considering buying the canvas versions. They come in black, white, and very lightly indigoed.

BALENCIAGA Pre-Fall 09

2009-06-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

Lovely vintage references.

perfectly interpreted in this month's American Vogue

I have this exact dress in pink, but actually vintage. Same silver embroidery pattern, too! It's as if Nicolas Ghesquiere took inspiration from the very dress!

My bad on the crappy ass picture...def doesn't do justice to the dress

ALEXANDER WANG Pre-Fall 09

2009-05-03T23:49:00.000-07:00

The boy wonder has finally won me over.

♥

Photos: Alexander Wang

The Ankle-Length Shirtdress

2009-04-08T19:11:00.001-07:00

by Trovata

TOPSHOP UNIQUE Spring 09

2009-04-08T18:55:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this collection. It's a good thing I'm relocating to NYC just in time to pick this collection off the sales rack, if it even makes it there! Anyway, nothing original here, but I love me my new wave/post-punk style. I love Topshop jeans, and the latest incarnations are everything I need in the pants department. I've been scouring antique/vintage/thrift stores for this fit, but to no avail. Now I can get them brand spankin' new!

♥ I need to see those jeans sans fabulous trench.
jeans
♥!

pleated pants

check out the back!

haha I was just watching a video of Pylon on youtube and Vanessa Briscoe was wearing the almost exact same print blouse as featured in the collection! Not very clear photo.

Photos: Marcio Madeira

The Effortless Beauty of the Full-length Casual Dress

2009-04-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

Sue Stemp, Spring 09 RTW
I'm going to make one for myself.

NATHAN JENDEN Spring 09 RTW

2009-03-14T23:48:00.000-07:00

I'm a vocal disapprover of many designers' fixation with the past and inability to create innovative looks that define our time, but when referencing the '80's looks so cute, I can't help but love it.

I NEED this fabric

Photos: Marcio Madeira

MANISH ARORA Spring 09 RTW

2009-03-14T22:27:00.000-07:00

CIRCUS...If Britney Spears were cool, she'd totes be donning this collection for her most recent album.

acrobat print!

Photos: coutorture

The Jumpsuit by Karl Lagerfeld Spring 09

2009-03-11T00:37:00.000-07:00

This incarnation of the jumpsuit is divine.

Day:

Evening:

Fashion Groupie Does What Fashion Groupie Does Best..

2009-02-23T23:15:00.001-08:00

Groupie-ing! Grouping? Anyway.

I went to the lecture entitled Conscientious Consumption: Sustainability and the Future of Luxury tonight at the Hammer. It was facilitated by Sally Singer (fashion news and features director of Vogue), Kate Mulleavy (half of Rodarte), Tom Binns (jewelry designer/punk), Adriano Goldschmied (denim god), and Christina Kim (Dosa creator and designer).

I didn't really feel like the topic of fashion and environmental and economic changes was productively addressed. Nevertheless, watching a drunk Tom Binns was slightly amusing.

The key notes of the lecture were:

-Buy less, buy well.
-Consumers, make your fashion yours/make your own fashion.
-Know what your paying for.
-I'm f***** Angelina Jolie. I'm wearing these f***** emeralds.
-In tight times, consumers want to return to what they're comfortable with. (looser pants) - AG

I had a chance to meet Kate Mulleavy and I got to be the first to inform her of Christian Siriano's eerily similar Payless collection, which came as a shocker for her.

I had a shot with Kate, but naturally, I look like shit.
YES, Sally Singer is wearing Rodarte shoes for FALL 09. The perks of being a top dog in the fashion industry.

WWWWD

2009-02-22T23:32:00.000-08:00

Worldwide Womenswear Daily (spoof on WWD Womenswear Daily) is the Onion of fashion. And it's AMAZING.

Debut issue:
http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/02/20090219wwwwdemail.pdf

So brand-spankin'-new it's website is still under construction:
http://wwwwd.org/

Christian Siriano's Payless Line

2009-02-22T22:45:00.000-08:00

OH MY GOD. Rodarte for the masses? I am doubting these got a green flag (how do you expect these to sell in Anytown, America?!), but they were debuted at his show 3 days ago. I'm sad they're only available in Fall. If I could get them now, I'd buy every single style. These styles will be a bit dated by then. BLAST.

Photos: imaxtree

GILES Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-22T20:18:00.000-08:00

This collection is a great example of not being literal with an inspiration. There was, of course, one piece that did. I love such pieces because they make fashion fun!

With a backless back, this silhouette is breathtaking.

Photos: Marcio Madeira

The Marie Antoinette Louboutins

2009-02-22T19:23:00.000-08:00

Only 36 made. Sell for $6,295. The Loubinator himself will be presenting them on Tuesday at South Coast Plaza. I will not be there.

GARETH PUGH Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-22T18:13:00.000-08:00

The Pughmasta has moved to Paris, which is a great place to exhibit his exceptional work, being the capital of couture, but he was London Fashion Week's gem! It's aiight, I guess, since Viv Westwood and Burberry, to name two London fashion powers, don't even show in London either. Power to the Pugh! Dance to the Pugh-sic! Oh god. Get in queue for Gareth Pugh! I could give Henry Holland a run for his money with his wimpy "UHU GARETH PUGH". God, I'll do anything to keep myself from cleaning my room.

All of the looks are white in front, black in the back, and feature white plates with black underneath. Light coming out of dark. Hello Elizabethan Stormtrooper.

Great tie-in with the beauty, by Alex Box.

those pants are magic

those leggings

Photos: Marcio Madeira

DOLCE & GABANNA Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-21T23:43:00.000-08:00

'Pyjama Baroque'. Incorporating men's silk pyjamas was a great idea. How they were styled was superb.

Photos: Marcio Madeira

THE KNOWLEDGE HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN TO ME

2009-02-21T00:29:00.000-08:00

Tom Ford is going to launch a beauty/cosmetics line. It hasn't been leaked yet, though. Go Google it. You won't find anything. It is most probably going to be INTENSE like everything else he does. I already love it.

BALMAIN Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-17T17:22:00.000-08:00

How right was I?! The prediction I made last season was correct. Balmain was all MJ and Madonna. '80s music this season, so I think it's safe if I say next season will be more '80s/'90s. The hit of this collection were the heavily sequined pieces, which looked thoroughly modern when they could have gone disastrously Aunt Maude in the '80s. The denim was hawt, too.

I love the destroyed element.

I own the grey Topshop-version of these pants!! Which is incredible since I bought them in July and this collection was presented in September. I love Topshop. I hope it never becomes what H&M became stateside.

BALENCIAGA Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-16T22:51:00.000-08:00

Of course my favorites were in the last series of shiny dresses. They are so me.

And of course my 6th sense kicked in when I bought these as inspiration in India this December. I hadn't seen any footage of this Balenciaga collection. They make an obvious appearance.

ANN DEMEULMEESTER Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-16T20:17:00.000-08:00

Egyptology Shoes at ANNA SUI Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-16T19:37:00.000-08:00

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Spring 09 RTW

2009-02-16T17:37:00.001-08:00

A study on the progression of the state of global nature. The prints in this collection made me salivate. Crystalline Transformers! McQueen used the molding technique throughout the collection. Dresses were molded in the female form and shoes were molded down to the toes. I wonder if they're as comfortable as they would seem to be. Despite the Balenciaga Fall 08 eerie similarities, I love this collection.

♥♥♥

those cut-outs are perfect

holy powersuit

And then there were the shoes:

the man in all his furry glory

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Spring 09 Couture

2009-02-06T18:51:00.000-08:00

The winding and creation of vortexes in this collection was beautiful.

Bandage Shoes at Givenchy Spring 09 Couture

2009-02-06T18:43:00.000-08:00

Someone better wear this during the awards season

2009-02-06T18:29:00.000-08:00

Christian Lacroix Spring 09 Couture

CHRISTIAN DIOR Spring 09 Couture

2009-02-04T17:44:00.000-08:00

Flemish Painters and Christian Dior himself.

bonus: the nails

I would love to slip this on.

Photos: imaxtree

ARMANI PRIVE Couture Spring 09

2009-02-03T22:57:00.000-08:00

The jackets were ridiculous.

Photos: Marcio Madeira

2009-02-03T22:55:00.000-08:00

So, a few hours after I post the below post, I randomly see this picture on the Yahoo homepage of Freida Pinto wearing a modified version! Sixth sense prevails.

ZAC POSEN Resort 09

2009-02-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

if only

VERSACE Resort 09

2009-02-03T18:52:00.000-08:00

THE dress
unexpected

CALVIN KLEIN Resort 09

2009-01-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Resort 09

2009-01-22T20:55:00.000-08:00

i would love to have a bolt of this fabric...interesting pantyhose-y legging
gorgeous
a dress that creates an instant hot bod!

McQ for Target

2009-01-21T17:03:00.001-08:00

I haven't even gotten my Thakoon fix yet, but I already know what I'm grabbing come March 1st!

that coat
this one will sell out in a minute, but i'll be ready

happy to see one of my favorite silhouettes!

check out that yoke
i remind you, this is target

and this is when i died.
and this is when i screamed from heaven.

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fall 08 Couture

2009-01-20T16:59:00.000-08:00

CHRISTIAN DIOR Fall 08 Couture

2009-01-20T16:48:00.000-08:00

VPL Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T17:20:00.000-08:00

the coat is fab

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T16:06:00.000-08:00

Vivienne Westwood's collection was a response to the global-warming crisis.

VIVIENNE TAM Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T15:54:00.000-08:00

I love when regional art techniques and design are incorporated into collections...in a way that reveals a part of who the designer is.

I like this silhouette

VIKTOR & ROLF Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T15:18:00.000-08:00

Viktor & Rolf are two of my favorite living artists. I love how the statement they are making for this season is the same they overtly made for Fall 06 (Viktor & Rolf on Strike). They're saying 'no' to the 'here today, gone tomorrow' commercialism that runs in the industry. I admire their punk attitude in splaying this collection for the fashion world in a 'here's our collection, fashion world...eat it up' way. Stapling the seams with the gold staples was "liberating" for Viktor & Rolf. Don't misunderstand, though, this is far from a DIY effort. In fact, it's one of the more elegant collections of the season. It is great to sense that the designers are content and happy with what they have presented. And hey, I'm eating this collection all up!

I saw this piece in real life.

down to the shoes

VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T12:24:00.000-08:00

That dress

One of the most beautiful sweatshirts I've seen

2009-01-19T11:37:00.000-08:00

Undercover, Fall 08 RTW

My favorite article of clothing is the sweatshirt, and I love sweatshirt innovation!

STELLA MCCARTNEY Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

I would fall and die, but they're still awesome. And vegan!

SONIA RYKIEL Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-18T17:10:00.000-08:00

Photo: Marcio Madeira

RUE DU MAIL Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-18T16:53:00.001-08:00

I loved this collection. This is one of the rare occasions when I want to own it all. Beetles as a starting point translated beautifully into these clothes. The palette, the shapes, the structure...so many appealing pieces!

♥

♥

RODARTE Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-17T14:41:00.000-08:00

I love the bloody slasher series. Beautifully dyed:

RICHARD CHAI Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-16T20:18:00.000-08:00

PROENZA SCHOULER Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-16T18:06:00.000-08:00

I love the layers and layers on a single piece that add dimension but not bulk. Inspiration from making paper airplanes is genius, because it translated beautifully.

the luxe

PORTS 1961 Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-13T17:03:00.000-08:00

well-designed/ that seemingly single strip of fabric runs beautifully around the dress.

PHILOSOPHY Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-13T16:56:00.000-08:00

quite spectacular
romantic yet quirky

Best Tie Ever

2009-01-13T16:43:00.001-08:00

Peter Jensen

NINA RICCI Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-13T16:31:00.000-08:00

By Pat McGrath, of course.

Paul Simonon's sons in Prada Ad Campaign!

2009-01-11T00:37:00.000-08:00

Anybody who knows me knows that one of my rare crushes is on Paul Simonon, and it's a really bad crash. I never knew his kids existed. Upon seeing Hedi Slimane's work for Prada, my heart skipped a beat.

You can see the resemblance to daddy-o:

Oh, the beauty. (I claim the one on the right!)

MANISH ARORA Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-10T22:29:00.001-08:00

Manish Arora is the Indian king of cool. When I was in Chennai earlier this month, I went to the only boutique south of Bangalore that stocked Manish Arora. I was disappointed to find not the looks from the FW08 runway, but his Indian-wear (saris, churidars). I lust after his western-wear!
This collection got me especially excited because of my Disneyphilia...Mickey and the gang in medieval-wear!

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Apparently, H Lorenzo and Arcade (both in LA) stock Manish Arora, so I'm about to do some investigating! Luckily, it's fall sales time!

MIU MIU Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-10T21:55:00.000-08:00

Once again, Miuccia Prada creates shoe heaven.

i die

have mercy
birthday present?

Photo: Don Ashby & Olivier Claisse

MAXMARA Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-10T20:54:00.000-08:00

lovelovelove it all

MARCHESA Fall 08 RTW

2009-01-10T20:24:00.001-08:00

Gorgeous.

The latest Martin Lamothe is driving me crazy!

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I hope it's available stateside!

KARL LAGERFELD Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-13T17:00:00.000-08:00

Reason No.1 why Karl Lagerfeld is brill:
He can design for Chanel and Fendi following suit completely with their aesthetics while moving them forward, and then can express his own, personal designs with his selftitled line. Which is my favorite.

HAIDER ACKERMANN Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-07T12:48:00.000-08:00

GUCCI Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-07T12:13:00.000-08:00

In a word: boho. If I were set loose in a Gucci boutique with an unlimited amount of guiltless money, I would go crazy. Frida Giannini is so cool. If only she could take fur out of the Gucci equation.

GIVENCHY Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-06T17:03:00.000-08:00

Another success by Riccardo Tisci. The inspiration was South America: dragonflies, the religion, the eternal flame. Great styling. The collection was beautiful.

the back. notice the visible gold zipper at the back of that blouse. This is the marriage of romanticism and hardness that is Tisci's trademark.

i love this shade of mint green

GARETH PUGH Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

Gareth Pugh is such a talented creative force.

Zippers!:
It's made of zippers!

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Safety Pins!:

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crystal leggings

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Origami Panelling:

genius

Johnny G is Wild

2008-12-04T00:35:00.000-08:00

“Like Oscar Wilde, I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.”
-John Galliano

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON for H&M

2008-12-04T00:10:00.000-08:00

Woohoo! AND there are 2 rounds! First in April, second in May.

STOKED.

COLLETTE DINNIGAN Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

CHRISTOPHER KANE Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-01T23:39:00.000-08:00

This collection was beautiful in motion. I don't like paillettes personally, but they definitely added to the moving effect. Christopher Kane is a future fashion master. Every season he presents something cool & fresh. He's always unexpected...and to great results.

this blouse is fantastic
this is so poetic. a ghost of a dress.

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-01T23:10:00.000-08:00

Opulence with a capital 'O'

crazy techniques

CHRISTIAN DIOR Fall 08 RTW

2008-12-01T22:54:00.000-08:00

it's so classic; the color is gorgeous; the geometric panels make it special

BALMAIN Fall 08 RTW

2008-11-29T05:21:00.000-08:00

Waddup David Bowie, etc. uhh I sense a trail going on from last season's hippie/folksy. I really hope Spring 09 isn't KISS and hair metal.

Oh the pants...harem trousers, dhoti pants, drop-waist pants, whatever you want to call them. I just love them.

a cool alternative to the unflattering 'liquid legging'

glamour rock explosion

Photos: Marcio Madeira

BALENCIAGA Fall 08 RTW

2008-11-29T03:29:00.000-08:00

Classic goes modern. Heritage meets vision. This is the genius that is Nicolas Ghesquière.

I was just thinking today...Balenciaga should update the fragrances. Today's Balenciaga has an established aesthetic and I can imagine a bold scent to match. They're at the top of their game so it seems natural as a major fashion house that they go that route. Fragrances are often a brand's bread-and-butter!

Those first 3 showstoppers:

that fabric really makes those seams the standout
not your grandmother's cheongsam

Photos: Marcio Madeira

GUCCI rips off Ed Hardy?!

2008-11-25T01:12:00.000-08:00

What's up with Gucci's Tattoo Hearts collection?

Gucci:

Ed Hardy:

I think you're one of the coolest lines around, Gucci, but did you have to mimic the designs of the excessively ubiquitous Ed Hardy? Sure, they don't own tattoo art, but then again, they kind of do..and the universe knows it.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FOR TARGET!!!

2008-11-16T14:08:00.002-08:00

I officially die.

http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/alexander_mcqueens_target_line.html

ANDREW GN Fall 08 RTW

2008-11-16T14:08:00.001-08:00

Paris

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fall 08 RTW

2008-11-16T13:33:00.000-08:00

Paris

"I've got a 600-year-old elm tree in my garden," McQueen said, "and I made up this story of a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen."

Its astonishing to look at his collections as pret-a-porter. They're pure couture.

Photos: Marcio Madeira

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Spring 08 Couture

2008-11-15T15:52:00.000-08:00

When I heard that the inspiration was "Little Mermaid says, 'Hello Sailor!' ", I DIED. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a deep fascination with mermaids. This was pretty much a dream collection for me. There was a strong Chinese influence, too. I wish Blogger had LJ-cuts, because this one is gonna be LONG.

video:

the back

Hai, Ariel
jellyfish!

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JELLYFISH

I die.

GIVENCHY Spring 09 Couture

2008-11-15T15:48:00.000-08:00

CHANEL Spring 08 Couture

2008-11-13T00:58:00.000-08:00

Inspiration come to life: seashells!

kinda glamazon but i love it

I love a shell motif anyday.

Photos: Daniele Oberrauch

ZAC POSEN Pre-Fall 08

2008-11-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

Pop of color done right:

Zachy P getting playful:

Yay for construction well-done:

Photos: Don Ashby

ROLAND MOURET Pre-Fall 08

2008-11-10T18:20:00.000-08:00

Paris

Space-age/origami tailoring

collar echoed at the hip

NINA RICCI Pre-Fall 08

2008-11-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

DONNA KARAN Pre-Fall 08

2008-11-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

The fluidity is gorgeous. I am in love.

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