Photo by the New York Times/Fall 2010 Collection
SUNO SS2011 Collection
All photos by Style.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Fashion Crush: SUNO
When I first saw this line the saying "it's not what you do, but how you do it " immediately came to mind. Designers Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty are certainly not the first designers to experiment with bold patterns and pops of color or ethnic prints, but they are certainly the first duo to do it in the manner of which they have. The pieces do not have that "leave it to the experts" feel to them as some who are afraid of mixing color and patterns at risk of looking like a clown would believe. The idea that the collections by Osterweis and Beatty are collections of several different pieces such as jackets, skirts, dresses and pants, is a great one because there are many ways the pieces can be worn. Look for the line at luxury retailer Barneys New York. BTW, while checking out pics of the SS2011 collection below, peep the cute colorful wedges and flats that the models are rocking. According to Style.com, the shoes are the result of a collaboration between SUNO and shoe (accessory and clothing) designing duo Loeffler Randall, and they will be available in the Spring for purchase.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
ITEM OF THE WEEK: ASHISH LUMBERJACK SEQUINED SHIRT
Glamourously Explosive: Gasoline Glamour
If glitz, glam and baubles are your thing then you'll love Gasoline Glamour. The line has an extensive amount of accessories to choose from as well as customizable options for most of the pieces. The eye patches are killer, and the gigantic rings are dreamy, something you would imagine wanting as a kid. The shoes, which are catching on like wildfire are only offered on a made to order basis with prices available upon request. For the most part many of the items in the line can be worn during a night on the town, but there are some pieces that seem to me to be great for videos and editorial. Check out stars Eva Marcille and Katerina Graham rocking pieces from the line.
EM Photo by Essence.com
KG Photo by 944 Mag
All shoe photos by Gasoline Glamour.com
EM Photo by Essence.com
KG Photo by 944 Mag
All shoe photos by Gasoline Glamour.com
ITEM OF THE WEEK: ASOS LEATHER CHAIN DETAIL SHOPPER
ITEM INFO: THE ASOS LEATHER CHAINED SHOPPER RETAILS FOR $160.00
PHOTO: ASOS.COM
Saturday, October 2, 2010
SHOE TALK: TOMMY HILFIGER BENNINGTON BOOT
ITEM INFO: MARC BY MARC JACOBS WOOL CARDIGAN $230.00, J BRAND HOULIHAN SKINNY CARGO PANT $240.00, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA WOOL WRAP JACKET $995.00, TOMMY HILFIGER BENNINGTON DUCK BOOT $398.00.
Fashion Crush: Haute Hippie
If versatile separates that can stand alone or be layered and still look fabulous are your thing, then you definitely want to pick up some Haute Hippie pieces. There is something in each collection for everyone, you'd be hard pressed to view a collection and not find anything you like. whether you're looking for something to wear during the day or night Haute Hippie has it. Here are some pieces below from the latest collection.
ITEM INFO: SHEER SILK BLOUSE $365.00, SEQUINED CROPPED VEST $475.00, QUILTED LEATHER JACKET $995.00, LEATHER AND CHAIN MINI SKIRT $595.00, BLUE SEQUINED MINI SKIRT $295.00, FRINGED AND BEADED BOLERO $795.00.
THE REVIVAL: KEITH HARING (1958-1990)
For those that are aware of the artist Keith Haring, his work and his legacy within the art world, it seems as if the artist is in need of anything but a revival. Haring's work and pieces inspired by his work are, and will always be on display, but for younger generations (myself included), Haring is making what some would view as a comeback, on the fashion scene instead of the art scene. While I was not familiar with Haring as an artist, I was certainly familiar with his work. Upon viewing a documentary about the artist on QVTV, a channel dedicated to the arts, I realized that as a child growing up in the 80' and 90's, I had seen his work many times, particularly in one very important PSA about HIV/AIDS. From the documentary, The Universe of Keith Haring, I not only learned about Haring, his childhood, his rise to fame and the message he wanted to deliver through his art, but also that he was truly dedicated to art. Often you hear many artists of different types speak on their dedication to their craft, how they live and would die for their craft, but Haring, it seems took that saying to a whole other level. He was like some kind of super human art machine from another world, I do not believe that there is another major artist with a higher output of work than his. He produced so much work in such short periods of time that one of his friends, who participated in the documentary stated that they were fearful of his work becoming valueless at some point. When asked for an autograph, Haring would not simply sign his name, but do a drawing on whatever he could. His choices and substitute for a canvas were many, he would paint and draw on the bodies of his friends, the walls, outside or in the subway station, cars and other items that many often requested he leave his mark on. When I see the way in which many fashion designers are using Haring's iconic prints in their designs it kind of reminds me of the POP SHOP that he opened, which sold items anywhere from t-shirts to magnets with Haring's design on them, so that the masses would have access to his work. Most recently there was the Haring inspired collection by Patricia Field, which consisted of everything from bags, dresses and t-shirts, the Tommy Hilfiger limited edition sneaker collection, and more recently the Noir Jewelry and Nicholas Kirkwood shoe collections.
Shoe installation from the Tommy Hilfiger limited-edition sneaker collection
The Nicholas Kirkwood/Haring inspired shoe collection (Collection is set to debut in February 2011)
Pieces as they appear above: Chain man earrings $55.00, Brazil cuff $175.00, Dancing man necklace $155.00, Double finger baby finger $100.00, Fallen angel necklace $125.00. Buy ar Noir Jewelry.com
Photo by Chantal Regnault 1983
Clutch bags from the Patricia Field/Keith Haring Collection
Shoe installation from the Tommy Hilfiger limited-edition sneaker collection
The Nicholas Kirkwood/Haring inspired shoe collection (Collection is set to debut in February 2011)
The Keith Haring inspired Noir Jewelry Collection (Available now)
SHOE TALK: ROBERTO CAVALLI CALF HAIR BOOTS
ITEM INFO: MARC BY MARC JACOBS COTTON ZIPPER TANK $230.00, J. BRAND LOW RISE DENIM LEGGING $205.00, ALL SAINTS BELVEDERE LEATHER JACKET $400.00, ROBERTO CAVALLI THIGH HIGH CALF HAIR BOOTS $4,240.00.ITEM OF THE WEEK: The Harry Allen Roller Skate Bookend/Doorstop
Item Info: Harry Allen Bookend/Doorstop Roller Skate retails for $190.00 and comes in three other colors, the chrome retails for the same price as the gold does, but there are the other color options of green and white, which retail for a fraction of the price of the gold and chrome for $90.00.
A GLOVE STORY
FINALLY IT'S HERE: ASOS U.S.A
There's been some buzz about this for some time, but finally all the talk can end and the clicking can begin. For those of you familiar with ASOS you're probably thinking whats the big deal because you can order from the original ASOS site, switch the currency to reflect that of the USD and receive your package for $6.00 shipping. If you were an ASOS fan for as long as I have been you remember when a flat rate for shipping did not exist and were taking a chance on never getting your package and certainly not having the option to return an item if it did not fit or was the wrong color (because the cost of return shipping was off the charts). Now with the arrival of this U.S. site you don't have to worry about the cost of sending your package back or trying to accurately translate the sizing. Also for a limited time the retailer is offering FREE shipping both ways. Now all we need is news that ASOS is planning to open up a store or two in the US in the near future (hopefully one will be in New York). Visit http://us.asos.com to shop.
Photo by Asos
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