(on a side note, i'm quite sad there is not much in terms of novels etc to read about Ms. Blow)This is still my favourite style blog snap ever.
P.S. when is the next episode of The Facehunter Show?
T R I B U T E
nothing is more satisfying than trowelling through the archives of fantastic blogs, in this case The Facehunter, and finding references that once passed you by, making sense.
(on a side note, i'm quite sad there is not much in terms of novels etc to read about Ms. Blow)
This is still my favourite style blog snap ever.
P.S. when is the next episode of The Facehunter Show?
(on a side note, i'm quite sad there is not much in terms of novels etc to read about Ms. Blow)This is still my favourite style blog snap ever.
P.S. when is the next episode of The Facehunter Show?
M-O-U-S-E !
The voice of Mickey Mouse died yesterday (or the day before) but i am really, very obsessed with mouse ears. I blame that episode of in the closet the Gok show that had Kelly Osbourne showing off her Comme Des Garcons Mickey Mouse Ears (click here). 
Comme Des Garcons f/w07/08 interpretation.
Then in London, a bunch of designers and celbrities had agreed to put their own twist on the ears and auction them off to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity .
(would have loved to see what Roisin could do...but Luella's are my favourite so far...and the spiked ones by Giles Deacon)
The Aucton has started and you can bid here...if you're interested.
The last decade has also seen the always outrageous, Jeremy Scott, place the ears atop an army helmet.
Even Mr Slimane seems to be jumping on the bandwagon shooting a series with the wonderful Worrall in a Mickey Mouse earred tophat.
so far my obsession has only been manifeted in a few illustrations.
I'm quite convinced if i do not order a pair for myself soon (just a plain pair), i could possibly die. (i'm pretty sure i wouldn't actually wear them out though...or would I?
Comme Des Garcons f/w07/08 interpretation.Then in London, a bunch of designers and celbrities had agreed to put their own twist on the ears and auction them off to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity .
(would have loved to see what Roisin could do...but Luella's are my favourite so far...and the spiked ones by Giles Deacon)The Aucton has started and you can bid here...if you're interested.
The last decade has also seen the always outrageous, Jeremy Scott, place the ears atop an army helmet.
Even Mr Slimane seems to be jumping on the bandwagon shooting a series with the wonderful Worrall in a Mickey Mouse earred tophat.
so far my obsession has only been manifeted in a few illustrations.
I'm quite convinced if i do not order a pair for myself soon (just a plain pair), i could possibly die. (i'm pretty sure i wouldn't actually wear them out though...or would I?
I AM DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL!
As shallow as it may seem, i cannot deny the joy that surroundng myself with, or even observing other peoples' beautiful objects brings me.
This week young Ms Roitfield's pad proves to be littered with wonders, as displayed on one of my favourites, The Selby, this week.
Just as stunning are these illustrations by J.C.Leyendecker. They're a little homoerotic, at times, but a shoot was styled base don them in the latest VMan Magazine as pointed out by Style Salvage.
It apears there's a reemergence in appreciation of traditional masculinity brewing.
Mr Leyendecker's illustrations with all their angular braun are softened by at times by a slight art nouveau touch, a direct influence from his time spent studying in France in the early 20th century. A similar angular organicism exists in the works of the ever excentric Frank Lloyd Wright, an advocate for organic architecture, who i am desperately trying to learn more about. A bunch of wives, rumours of a murder and designs much ahead of his time. What more could you want?
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Nihilism: a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
A recent fascination (borderline obsession) with Mary Kate has lead on a trail, still inline with the previous posts, imaging a world where things are a little bleak, but rather than trying to produce an air of strict elegance, or defending yourself from the elements, what if you embraced the fact that things are falling apart a little, embrace the glamorous bag lady that is wheeling the stolen trolley around in your heart?
Mary Kate is exemplary of this disheveled elegance.
Layer upon layer of fabric and knitwear providing an outift that is very much adjustable through out the day and day to day as well as providing an interesting, distorted silhouette, all bits of fabric of different lengths hanging about and a padded top half that is rounded due to the immense layering.
But where does such a person belong?
What kind of environment would be a reflection of their personal style?
There is no correct answer.
While it is easiest to suggest a space that bears a similar acceptance and elevation of a grungy, yet controlled environment, like a warehouse converted into a chic pad, the same sense of nihilism is found in the minimalist interiors that leave me in awe, of many of the world's finest boutiques.
One designer testing the abandoned warehouse look is Christian Weinecke, a young Polish architect, responsible for the Comme Des Garcons Guerilla stores perfectly creates this mood, utilizing found objects on site, the starckness of the spaces he is presented with and the materials available to him through his immediate environment, he transcends borders to create spaces that are truly unique and exciting, while not overlooking the need for functionality (it is still a store). His work often borders on site specific art, of the good variety, the type that draws the viewer in and encourages interaction.
On the other side of the spectrum, the eternally chic Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA create spaces that are often quite starck, but with playful layering and spatial composition give them a unique depth and desirability.
Rick Owens's post-apocalyptic beings impress everytime they emerge onto catwalks each season, all smoke and nuns. His art works and installations fit perfectly in with his the dark, draped monochromania of his aesthetic. (pretty sure Mary kate's been spotted out and about in some of his pieces too)
Maison Martin Margiela's interiors have an extrmemely lost and found/lofty feel, that i'm really loving. A few were on show at the recent Milan Design week, informing attendees, that should they have some spare cash lying around, they could have a MMM interior of their own. The innovative use of found materials and monochromatic nature give some of the interirors feel as though your squatting in some upper east side appartment, while the painters are at work and the family's in the Hampdens for the summer. I particularly enjoy the use of magazines as coffee table supports. When the world ends, and you need new furniture, that pile of old i-Ds on our bookshelf will have yet another use!
"The only chic thing is to have nothing." ~ Andy Warhol
A recent fascination (borderline obsession) with Mary Kate has lead on a trail, still inline with the previous posts, imaging a world where things are a little bleak, but rather than trying to produce an air of strict elegance, or defending yourself from the elements, what if you embraced the fact that things are falling apart a little, embrace the glamorous bag lady that is wheeling the stolen trolley around in your heart?
Mary Kate is exemplary of this disheveled elegance.
Layer upon layer of fabric and knitwear providing an outift that is very much adjustable through out the day and day to day as well as providing an interesting, distorted silhouette, all bits of fabric of different lengths hanging about and a padded top half that is rounded due to the immense layering.
But where does such a person belong?What kind of environment would be a reflection of their personal style?
There is no correct answer.
While it is easiest to suggest a space that bears a similar acceptance and elevation of a grungy, yet controlled environment, like a warehouse converted into a chic pad, the same sense of nihilism is found in the minimalist interiors that leave me in awe, of many of the world's finest boutiques.
One designer testing the abandoned warehouse look is Christian Weinecke, a young Polish architect, responsible for the Comme Des Garcons Guerilla stores perfectly creates this mood, utilizing found objects on site, the starckness of the spaces he is presented with and the materials available to him through his immediate environment, he transcends borders to create spaces that are truly unique and exciting, while not overlooking the need for functionality (it is still a store). His work often borders on site specific art, of the good variety, the type that draws the viewer in and encourages interaction.
On the other side of the spectrum, the eternally chic Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA create spaces that are often quite starck, but with playful layering and spatial composition give them a unique depth and desirability.
Rick Owens's post-apocalyptic beings impress everytime they emerge onto catwalks each season, all smoke and nuns. His art works and installations fit perfectly in with his the dark, draped monochromania of his aesthetic. (pretty sure Mary kate's been spotted out and about in some of his pieces too)
Maison Martin Margiela's interiors have an extrmemely lost and found/lofty feel, that i'm really loving. A few were on show at the recent Milan Design week, informing attendees, that should they have some spare cash lying around, they could have a MMM interior of their own. The innovative use of found materials and monochromatic nature give some of the interirors feel as though your squatting in some upper east side appartment, while the painters are at work and the family's in the Hampdens for the summer. I particularly enjoy the use of magazines as coffee table supports. When the world ends, and you need new furniture, that pile of old i-Ds on our bookshelf will have yet another use!
"The only chic thing is to have nothing." ~ Andy Warhol
City Piece
Step in all the puddles in the city.
This collage showcases the things i have purchased recently that make my soul smile.Please click to enlarge and see what they actually are.
What objects are making you happy at the moment?
This is the best costume for today.
Last Thursday, i had the privilege of attending Sydney Fashion Week, with much thanks to my lovely accomplices, Briana and Amy. Well, actually started on Wednesday, with a lunch, a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art to see Yayoi Kusama's exhibition again, a light lunch, a spot of shopping (i finally picked up an Akira sweater with plait and pleat details i've been longing for for a while) and then registering. I got a media pass, which basically gave access to everything.
I ended up getting a few gift bags and great, close spots at the shows i went to.
i also spotted a range of fashion editors, designers, models, celebrities and general cool cats including, the most note worthy, Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist). (i didn't get snapped though)
The shows i did get to see were:
Romance was Born, which was kind of under the sea themed show. very dreamy, with a harpist, merman, table full of nautical wonders and a bubble machine. The outfits were stunning and Roisin worthy, especially the lobster dress. There was also a stunning print fabric they had created that had oysters and an array of pastel coloured pearls littering dark navy silky fabric. It was truly stunning and appeared on blouses, skirts and a really beautiful little play suit too. It was nice to see a presentation that was so cohesive in set, location, collection and soundtrack. There was even a hoodie with sequined shoulder feathers which i NEED immediately. It really was a fantastic show...some even claiming the best of the season. (the breakfast they provided was also quite delicious...scones with jam and cream, blueberry and green tea juice and yoghurt with muesli)
The show reminded me quite a bit of Japanese label Dress Camp whose S/S09 collection, under the direction of Marjan Pejoski (of Bjork's swan dress fame), also had a nautical theme, though they were a little less literal.
The second show was Beat Poet. I thought this show would be right up my alley, and this was only confirmed once we entered the hall to see a large circular fluorescent tube hanging in front of a large sheer white curtain. Once the lights dimmed, the music started and a wall of bright white LED lights started flashing to the beat of the music behind the sheer curtains. The models all walked between the light wall and sheer curtain highlighting their silhouettes before strutting the ruway. The clothes themselves were VERY Dior Homme. Lots of darted jeans, collared shirts, sheer pull overs, very sharp. They even did an interpretation of the F/W o7/08 Dhotti pants (i think that's what everyone was calling them...right? Anyway, the ones they use for the campaign that season)
They showed my dream pair of jeans, skinny, but slightly stacked, a dark shade of purpley grey. Perfect! I couldn't get any good photos though, unfortunately.
Here's a video of the show from For-Tomorrow.
The third show of the day was the Innovators Show, which showcases the up and coming designers graduating year from TAFE, namely Seema Pun, Christian Lines, Soeli Pedrozo and Rachel Sherwood.
The first designer was very sculptural,very technical and absolutely my favourite. The collection was really cohesive, but managed to deviate enough for every piece to be interesting.
The Second designer was a litte sportier, and the collecion kind of progressed from sleek sporty to darker pieces wih a sporty edge.
The third designer was notmy favourite, but i think it was due to some really casual menswear looks on some very built up models...i'm talking shorts and singlets. It just seemed really effortless compared to what the other designers showed (not in the i don't have to try to look cool way, more in the i am having a lazy day at home way) There was a great Pugh-esque cape as the closing piece though.
There was a fourth designer too, but the whole day was a bit of a blur..in fact, i'm surprised i didn't hyperventilate. for more pics of better qualiy and some backstage snaps clickity click!
Or for a clearer explanation, try The Vine.
Shiny Pantssss!
i loved this model
I wish I could have stayed to see more shows, and returned on Friday, but i had so much on this week, so this was a much appreciated escape! :)
I ended up getting a few gift bags and great, close spots at the shows i went to.
i also spotted a range of fashion editors, designers, models, celebrities and general cool cats including, the most note worthy, Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist). (i didn't get snapped though)
The shows i did get to see were:
Romance was Born, which was kind of under the sea themed show. very dreamy, with a harpist, merman, table full of nautical wonders and a bubble machine. The outfits were stunning and Roisin worthy, especially the lobster dress. There was also a stunning print fabric they had created that had oysters and an array of pastel coloured pearls littering dark navy silky fabric. It was truly stunning and appeared on blouses, skirts and a really beautiful little play suit too. It was nice to see a presentation that was so cohesive in set, location, collection and soundtrack. There was even a hoodie with sequined shoulder feathers which i NEED immediately. It really was a fantastic show...some even claiming the best of the season. (the breakfast they provided was also quite delicious...scones with jam and cream, blueberry and green tea juice and yoghurt with muesli)
The show reminded me quite a bit of Japanese label Dress Camp whose S/S09 collection, under the direction of Marjan Pejoski (of Bjork's swan dress fame), also had a nautical theme, though they were a little less literal.
The second show was Beat Poet. I thought this show would be right up my alley, and this was only confirmed once we entered the hall to see a large circular fluorescent tube hanging in front of a large sheer white curtain. Once the lights dimmed, the music started and a wall of bright white LED lights started flashing to the beat of the music behind the sheer curtains. The models all walked between the light wall and sheer curtain highlighting their silhouettes before strutting the ruway. The clothes themselves were VERY Dior Homme. Lots of darted jeans, collared shirts, sheer pull overs, very sharp. They even did an interpretation of the F/W o7/08 Dhotti pants (i think that's what everyone was calling them...right? Anyway, the ones they use for the campaign that season)
They showed my dream pair of jeans, skinny, but slightly stacked, a dark shade of purpley grey. Perfect! I couldn't get any good photos though, unfortunately.
Here's a video of the show from For-Tomorrow.The third show of the day was the Innovators Show, which showcases the up and coming designers graduating year from TAFE, namely Seema Pun, Christian Lines, Soeli Pedrozo and Rachel Sherwood.
The first designer was very sculptural,very technical and absolutely my favourite. The collection was really cohesive, but managed to deviate enough for every piece to be interesting.
The Second designer was a litte sportier, and the collecion kind of progressed from sleek sporty to darker pieces wih a sporty edge.
The third designer was notmy favourite, but i think it was due to some really casual menswear looks on some very built up models...i'm talking shorts and singlets. It just seemed really effortless compared to what the other designers showed (not in the i don't have to try to look cool way, more in the i am having a lazy day at home way) There was a great Pugh-esque cape as the closing piece though.
There was a fourth designer too, but the whole day was a bit of a blur..in fact, i'm surprised i didn't hyperventilate. for more pics of better qualiy and some backstage snaps clickity click!
Or for a clearer explanation, try The Vine.
Shiny Pantssss!
i loved this model
I wish I could have stayed to see more shows, and returned on Friday, but i had so much on this week, so this was a much appreciated escape! :)
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