MAKING HIS OWN WAY: James Dobson is a self-taught fashion designer.
Red-rimmed eyes, severe slicked back hair, heavy clogs and black metal. That was the scene for Jimmy D’s fast-paced show at New Zealand Fashion Week that made the hairs on the back of the neck stand up.
These harsh elements contrasted with the oversized diaphanous silk tops, printed with the phantasmagorical artwork of Auckland artist Andrew McLeod, that billowed bat-like about the models as they moved.
It was hauntingly beautiful and one of those “moments” fashion editors will recall when asked what was special about winter 2011.
Does Lady Gaga change on the plane? We suspect she does. She cant travel these crazy long distances and get off the plane in this case, in this black two piece YSL viscose top with lace inset and perforated skirt from resort 2012 and those killer heels looking this fresh and fashionable. Meanwhile, we have to say she looks almost normal in this chic get up. Parisian, practically. Of course, the black and white hair isnt exactly normal, but the rest of the outfit is absolutely subtle for the likes of Gaga. Whats up with that???
Not going to lie, this video of male modelsfrom the spring 2012 fashion showslip-syncing Elvis Presley is pretty hot. But it also reminds us of the Plus, its funny that the lyrics to this song are a little less talk, a little more action, because really, you wouldnt want to have a conversation with any of these guys, I bet. Youd be all Dianne Wiest in Dont speak, dont speak! Just look pretty!
Such a rainy day in France was the golden occasion to talk about coats. I recently came across the Officer Raincoat from Woolrich : magnificent! Its actually a remake of the British Army Classic coat featuring the basic 60/40 three layers construction. Inevitably 100% waterproof, the coat features lots of pockets and a removable hood. Very stylish and classy, light and comfortable, this would suit for all mid-seasons showers as for the winter. The color is the best point to me, changing from usual.
Riccardo Tisci’s Visionaire | The $425 Magazine
Posted by: Rory Tunbridge
July 17th, 2011 >> Fashion Quotes
Courtesy of Visionaire
Riccardo Tisci is the latest fashion figure to serve as a the guest editor of the sixtieth issue of fashion bible Visionaire. A tri-annual fashion magazine, Visionaire has a different theme and creative direction for each installment. In this issue, Tisci took on the theme of religion, recruiting muses like Marina Abramovic and Christina Ricci, photographers such as Inez & Vinoodh, Mert & Marcus, Pierpaolo Ferrari and Mario Testino and models including Natasha Poly, Mariacarla Boscono, Lara Stone, Arizona Muse, Lea T and Jamie Bochert.
Tisci, who is now the Creative Director of Givenchy, grew up in Italy and explores his Catholic background through exclusively black and white photographs. Full Article…
L.A.-based stylists Emily Current and Meritt Elliott are responsible for dressing some of Hollywoods most on-the-rise starstheir client Emma Roberts in particular has been turning heads latelybut its really the notion of East meets West that has them busy these days.
We were inspired by the notion of adventure and the idea of Kate Spade New York, an iconic East Coast brand, traveling westward, Current said, referencing the unlikely compatibility of the pairs whimsical, more casual Americana aesthetic (demonstrated in the Current/Elliott line they also design) with the New York mainstays playful yet ladylike charm.