The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass. I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as […]
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Valentino Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
The Valentino Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear runway show started off with unremarkable, dare I say boring, looks and only really began to halfway peak interest with this deconstructed camo patchwork, and surprise surprise, another jumpsuit- although this one looks more military inspired. Knits; perforated leather bags- totes, cross-body, backpacks, and clutches; graphic jaguar sweaters, silky bombers,…
Met Ball 2016: Manus X Machina
The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass. I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as…
Googoo For Lady Gaga’s V Mag Cover & Spread #ladygaga
Lady Gaga featured on one of the many covers of V Magazine, which also include McQueen, and Karl Lagerfeld and Hedi Slimane- who photographed one another. Each cover is really chic, and truly as iconic as the icons it portrays.
Shopping: Giftcard Grabs
I received a very generous Nordstrom gift card from a family member. The things that caught my eye: Topman Cape. Topman Bowler. Peter Thomas Roth Un-wrinkle Turbo. Fold-Over Tote- Ive been dreaming about a fold-over for years. MAC Enchanted Eve Mineralize Makeup Brushes. Clinique All About Eyes Concealer.
Karo Swim-Wear: Palm Beach Swim Week Runway Show
Karo Swim-wear, which presented at New York Fashion Week as well, is a Connecticut based art-to-swimwear line featuring glistening stone-embellishments and beautifully bold prints: from checkered, striped, or floral prints to subtler solid black and white or black and navy, there was a variety of looks sure to please different tastes, but each had eye-catching details….
Sandbar Swimwear Runway Show: Palm Beach Swim Week
Sandbar Collection Runway Show: PBSW [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EL1lHPd210&w=560&h=315] Designer Interview: Ana Araujo [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lewlUNEfmzA&w=560&h=315] Designer Ana Araujo and partner Gregory Fox say Sandbar’s brazilian bikinis are meant to accentuate a woman’s curves and beauty, and the designs are not meant to follow trends but create a lasting impression, as Mr. Fox put it, “trends come and…
CJG Design: Men’s Swim-wear Runway Fashion Show Palm Beach Swim Week
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h1X8xYdD8M&w=560&h=315] CJG Design by CJ Golden, who was inspired by bondage and leather culture, Pride Month of October, and spirituality, featured O-Ring hardware and leather-inspired marine vinyl straps to evoke the look of harnesses in his PRIDE Tantrix collection. The edgy side-strap details were contrasted by fishnet overlaying contrasting fabric, some of which featured…
A Platform for Platforms
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GeRw5hZrH0&w=560&h=315] Platforms have long been worn by those in alternative style categories, from Goth to Pastel Goth and even Kerli’s Klick- who go by the fan-nickname MoonChild. Japan apparently, as the video cites, has had them around for decades. I’m sure you’re familiar with Y.R.U. if you live in the states: I love…
Roberto Cavalli SS16
The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2016 collection started off looking like home-sewn projects crafted by Romy and Michelle. I don’t understand why the collection wasn’t edited down. The O-rings did create unique looks, however, there were too many rings used. The jumpsuit, leather vests, and the short dresses were or could’ve been beautiful, but the ruffle…
