Archive for the ‘s/s’ Category
A|X + Tiesto sell watches
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
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Not sure what the appeal is…the billboard is incredibly funny looking.
Tiesto selling watches? Last year, Armani Exchange had him sell T-shirts for a charity.
Tiesto fans = Armani Exchange Fans
Here’s a reminder: it’s A|X time!
Comme des Garcons in Chelsea NYC
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
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Like a portal within an old warehouse, Comme des Garcons is located in the midst of Chelsea Art Galleries. Gallery hoppers are drawn into the entrance, almost a rabbit hole, with the egg shaped glass door and contorted walls inside. Beautiful dresses currently inspired by the hexagons and pentagons present on a soccer balls.
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Crisp Clean Givenchy S/S 2009
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
The house of Givenchy does not get as much publicity as say Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu… The Spring/Summer 2009 collection is off beat with leather, denim, and symbols of the motorcycle culture. In the midst of Hell’s Angels, I came across a particular look on the runway. Although the high waisted baggy black pants paired with a buttoned up tuxedo shirt and strappy sandals silhouette is on the brink of cliche, the little bow at the neck makes the look much more interesting. The small bow is reminiscent of a mini bolo tie. A gush of Texas blows through the buttoned up, crisp look of the modern city. Refreshing, comfortable yet formal, and more importantly, unique.
Moschino> Harlequin Jesters and Jokers
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Moschino’s Spring 2009 collection combines the physically defining traits of court jesters/jokers rolling them all into one collection. Exaggerated bows, ruffles, puff sleeves, and harlequin prints are worked into Moschino’s traditional lady-like silhouettes.
My Favorite Marchesa
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Marchesa is all about luxury gowns worn by powers relative to Grecian/Roman empresses. The soft pleats reminiscent of Madame Gres are present in this piece but the volumnous side poufs add another dimension. This piece is a departure from the traditional sillouttes Marchesa is typically known for. The dress is still in line with the Marchesa theme–Rosebuds filling the side pieces–refreshingly elegant.
Sue Stemp 70′s gypsy charm
Friday, September 5th, 2008
The proportions are playfully awkward. Transforming a gypsy’s wardrobe into sophisticated urban ladies wear takes magic and charm.
High waists | Loose tops | Silk headbands | Slight volumes | Draping | Lace | Sheers | Bold gem colors | Floral prints | Intergalactic print—reading of the cosmos | Luxury | Satin
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Elie Tahari’s Copacabana
Friday, September 5th, 2008
The bold prints and colors that extend the power woman/man eater character of Samantha from SATC is exemplified in this collection. No more does Tahari stand for sensible, practical suits—splashes of neon pinks and florals light up the collection. The exotic traveler look has been done far too many times. The look is old and uninspiring—one too many Chiquita bananas. The spring DVF collection was going for the same look—well to do cosmopolite traveling to an exotic resort. Although the lady like pencil cheetah skirt looks nice. The exotic traveler look has not nearly evolved enough to be brought back to life.
Balenciaga dresses> S/S 2008
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Floral armour. Balenciaga’s dresses for this season are incredibly structured. They look like molded hard armor. When you see them on the runway, they have movement, more disjoint, unsmooth movement, but much more than what these ads with Jennifer Connelly suggest. She looks like a warrior with the shaped shoulders. The colors of this season are just as bold and strong as the structure of each piece.
How the clothes move–the pleats, folds and seams—it’s all incredibly dynamic. Models look like moving robots on the runway.
The clothes encase the body, like the shell of a snail or turtle. It highlights the incredible movement and life of the flesh it reveals.
Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony
Sunday, March 16th, 2008I saw Chloe Sevigny yesterday at the armory portion of the Whitney biennial. She was wearing hipster tight jeans with a maroon jacket typical of the ones high school football players wear. Although I walked by her a couple times, I couldn’t get a great picture of her, but this is as close as it gets.
That’s her next to the purple balloons.
Here’s a video on her line for Opening Ceremony. It’s funky.
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