Y/Project Fall 2020 Review – The Joy of Dressing Weirdly
A few months may have passed since the Fall 2020 shows were presented. I've since been reflecting on some of the top collections, and Y/Project Fall 2020 is definitely one of them.
Edward Gorey – King of Macabre Illustrations
Edward Gorey, the fantastic illustrator and writer was a lover of ballet (for many years, he religiously attended all performances of the New York City Ballet), fur coats, tennis shoes, and cats, of which he had many.
Movie Monday: Alice in Wonderland and the Fashion Inspiration of it All
I've always loved the book 'Alice in Wonderland'. The movie is great too, and both add up to be incredible inspiring in my work.
Remembering Veruschka
Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort (born in East Prussia 1939) was a popular model, artist, and actress known as Veruschka. The height to the Veruschka obsession occurred in the 1960s.
Jean Cocteau’s La Belle et La Bête
You've undoubtedly seen Disney's Beauty and The Beast, but have you seen Cocteau's La belle et la bête? In comparison, Disney's is far subordinate.
DIY: How to Get Glitter Tinsel Extensions At Home
I came across glitter tinsel hair extensions on Amazon and purchased them out of boredom. And if you're wondering how to get glitter tinsel hair extensions at home, you've come to the right place.
Ottolinger’s Elusive Silicone and Ceramic Bags
Ottolinger is one emerging Berlin-based fashion brand that I continually come back to. The label mixes the art of deconstruction with craftiness. Patched-together knits with raw unraveling ends, abstract homespun acid washes, and tie-dyes are all part of the label's intrinsic DNA, but perhaps the most unique pieces from Ottolinger are the bags made out of silicone and ceramics.
Movie Monday: Un Chien Andalou
One of the more influential films of the early surrealism movement was Un Chien Andalou (An Andulusian Dog) produced in 1928 by Spanish writer/directors Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí.
Remembering Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2009
When it comes to Japanese designer Junya Watanabe's groundbreaking shows, to remember, Spring/Summer 2009 is definitely one that stays in our minds.
Schiaperelli’s Jewelry by Daniel Roseberry
When it comes to the modern Schiaparelli brand, the jewelry is completely unparalleled. Designed by Daniel Roseberry, it touches on surrealism, humor, elegance and wit. Glasses rendered in sculpted brass, golden earrings shaped like the actual ear, gleaming eyeballs and pearl teeth with crystal cavities - what more could you ask for?
The Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol 4
This is our unfiltered review of Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol 4. When Anastasia Beverly Hills releases a new palette, you know it’s going to be good....
Movie Monday: Boccaccio ’70
Watch out! Because you never know when a 100 foot tall Anita Ekberg will appear, wandering the streets of your hometown, ready to have some "fun"! Boccaccio '70 is by far one of the most unique films to watch in modern history, from format to execution.
The Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Electric Cake Liners
Finally, there's an eyeliner product that lives up to all the bold claims of actually being neon. Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Electric Cake Liners are the brightest, truest neon liners I have ever used - and they last all day without smudging or clumping.
The Review: Ciaté London Dewy Blush
This is our unfiltered review of the new Ciate London Dewy Blush. Normally, I'm not the biggest blush person, but when I saw Ciate's new Dewy Blushes I knew I had to check them out.
A Look Back at Pierre Cardin’s Empire
Born in Italy in 1922, Pierre Cardin later moved to France to study architecture. He subsequently worked with Elsa Schiaparelli and eventually became the head of Christian Dior's tailleure atelier in 1947.
Movie Monday: Remembering Mothra the Film
As far as strange and enchanting films go, Mothra is definitely one of them. Mothra produced and distributed by Toho Studios in 1961, as part of the Godzilla franchise.
Style Icon: Marchesa Luisa Casati
Marchesa Casati; unexpected style icon. The infamous and eccentric Italian heiress, muse, and patroness of the arts in early 20th century Europe.
Review: Martin Margiela: In His Own Words + How to Watch It In the U.S.
Margiela's departure from his historic label, the film shows unprecedented footage and details from some of the most legendary shows. If you're wondering, it's much, much, much better than the snore-fest of the Dries documentary by the same director/producer Reiner Holzemer.
Remembering Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010
Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010 was by far one of the most iconic shows Miu Miu has ever done, at least in our opinion. It was like some kind of exotic remote control goddess putting all the things we love in a colored glass bottle.
Style Icon: Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova - Principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Serge Diaghilev. And, to be precise, style icon of another era.
Must Watch Movie: Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo?
Be careful, you have no idea how important your facial expression is. Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo? Is a must-watch film by William Klein.
Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali
Possibly one of the most interesting collaborations of all time? The work of Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali. Schiaparelli (1890-1973), an Italian fashion designer , collaborated with Salvador Dali (1904-1989), taking a few of his artworks to literal terms.
Rina Sawayama on Beauty and Diversity
Last year alone, pop star Rina
Sawayama has been called “one to watch” by Vogue. She has also been on tour, opened shows for Charli XCX and had her first acting role in Turn Up Charlie, the Netflix comedy starring and produced by Idris Elba. In the past, she’s been signed as a model to Anti Agency and Elite Model Management, and has modeled for campaigns for Versus x Versace and Jourdan Dunn's Missguided.
The Story of the Fornasetti Woman
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) was a painter, interior decorator, sculptor, and engraver from Italy. Out of the 11,000 items he created, over 500 of them consist of the face of one single woman; drawn up from a wood carving of the very famous Italian operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri.