I think I'm in love; pics to come
Paris Fashion Week SS 2017....After Moncler Gamme Rouge
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After Moncler Gamme Rouge, Paris, October 2016.
8 years ago
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Calf Leather Daddy
I think I need these in my life; that is all.
MA+ Calf Leather High Boots
pic from stylezeitgeist
MA+ Calf Leather High Boots
pic from stylezeitgeist
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery, but...
As we all know designer of the moment Alexander Wang has been able to capture the hearts of fashion editors and blog queens alike. With his cuteness and likable personality, it is undeniable that he has a magnetic presence. At first I was excited to see a young designer succeeding, but that quickly faded. After viewing his collections, I always had the "I have seen this before, but where feeling?". However,after removing my rose tinted glasses something became very clear.
Mr. Wang burst onto the design scene with an infectious personality matched with equally infectious clothing that everyone seemingly wanted to wear. In times when many businesses are struggling to succeed, Wang's business is beating the odds. Like a drug dealer being able to being able to provide the purest of the pure to dope fiends, Wang's business has been able to provide trendy clothes and accessories to fashion junkies. Unfortunately, the junkies have yet to realize that the supply is tainted.
After viewing the the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, I kept thinking, "Haven't I seen this before?". I kept racking my brain and going through past collections to make sure my eyes were not fooling me. They in fact were not.The gray sweater with with the corset detail caught my eye and now I know why. The look seems to be ripped directly from the Ruffo Research Fall/Winter 2002 collection.
vs.
What kills me the most is that the collections even seem to be styled in a similar way.
In fact, the entire collection seems to "borrow" various pieces from other collections, including Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2007 collection. Furthermore, some of the pieces seem to give off an A.F. Vandevorst vibe.
vs.
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Even his shoes from Fall/Winter 2009 are high priced knock-offs
Boy London
vs.
Mr. Wang, have you no shame or integrity? In a time when artistic visionaries are struggling to their designs from being knocked off, you make blatant copies. It is easy to see that all of Wang's "designs" are based on those already produced by others, but it is disheartening to see that the industry lets it continue. I guess I shouldn't expect too much since he is mentored by Diane von Furstenberg. Maybe the fact that his clothing seem to be copied from other designer is purely coincidental; unfortunately, there are hardly any coincidences in fashion.
ps.
(Pics from style, elle, opening ceremony and http://theconveniencestorefashion.co.uk/blog)
Mr. Wang burst onto the design scene with an infectious personality matched with equally infectious clothing that everyone seemingly wanted to wear. In times when many businesses are struggling to succeed, Wang's business is beating the odds. Like a drug dealer being able to being able to provide the purest of the pure to dope fiends, Wang's business has been able to provide trendy clothes and accessories to fashion junkies. Unfortunately, the junkies have yet to realize that the supply is tainted.
After viewing the the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, I kept thinking, "Haven't I seen this before?". I kept racking my brain and going through past collections to make sure my eyes were not fooling me. They in fact were not.The gray sweater with with the corset detail caught my eye and now I know why. The look seems to be ripped directly from the Ruffo Research Fall/Winter 2002 collection.
vs.
What kills me the most is that the collections even seem to be styled in a similar way.
In fact, the entire collection seems to "borrow" various pieces from other collections, including Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2007 collection. Furthermore, some of the pieces seem to give off an A.F. Vandevorst vibe.
vs.
.Even his shoes from Fall/Winter 2009 are high priced knock-offs
Boy London
vs.
Mr. Wang, have you no shame or integrity? In a time when artistic visionaries are struggling to their designs from being knocked off, you make blatant copies. It is easy to see that all of Wang's "designs" are based on those already produced by others, but it is disheartening to see that the industry lets it continue. I guess I shouldn't expect too much since he is mentored by Diane von Furstenberg. Maybe the fact that his clothing seem to be copied from other designer is purely coincidental; unfortunately, there are hardly any coincidences in fashion.
ps.
(Pics from style, elle, opening ceremony and http://theconveniencestorefashion.co.uk/blog)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
J'adore Christian Dior by John Galliano
Whenever I need a pick-me-up,I just look to this collection. The energy is contagious and the atmosphere is beyond surreal. This collection made me truly love what fashion and the art of designing can be all about. Galliano's vision of over the top, fetish clad, Japanese inspired, kabuki painted maidens sets me ablaze. After viewing this collection, I really started to enjoy what a spectacle fashion could be and I wanted to explore more of Galliano's work.
At the time, being a broke middle school student(now a broke college student), Galliano's Dior collections sent me on expeditions into brave new worlds without spending a dime. I was able to venture back to the first explorations of America and view parts of England's empirical history with the Dior Couture Fall 98.99 collection. When I viewed his Fall 2006 collection, my heart fluttered with anticipation and excitement with every exit.
Unfortunately, his most recent collections seem to be missing a certain umph and emotion. I and others can only hope that he can return to the greatness of his latter days. Until that happens I will continue to enjoy collections from 2006 and before.
p.s. Why don't the models turn it anymore. They use to sell the hell out of the clothes.
At the time, being a broke middle school student(now a broke college student), Galliano's Dior collections sent me on expeditions into brave new worlds without spending a dime. I was able to venture back to the first explorations of America and view parts of England's empirical history with the Dior Couture Fall 98.99 collection. When I viewed his Fall 2006 collection, my heart fluttered with anticipation and excitement with every exit.
Unfortunately, his most recent collections seem to be missing a certain umph and emotion. I and others can only hope that he can return to the greatness of his latter days. Until that happens I will continue to enjoy collections from 2006 and before.
p.s. Why don't the models turn it anymore. They use to sell the hell out of the clothes.
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Wow, I am really not good at this, but this is for my own pleasure. Now that the semester is over I have more time to post. For sure I am definitely get some DIY projects started and uploaded(this time time I mean it) as well as post meaningful dialogue. If anyone checks this blog, feel free to comment.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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