Showing posts with label Alexander Wang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexander Wang. Show all posts

Friday, September 17, 2010

Alexander Wang Spring Ready to Wear 2011

Alexander Wang Spring Ready to Wear 2011
Things were starting to get really good, and I mean really really good, between Alex and I, but then like a typical man he had to go and screw things up. In an attempt to mix things up and have us all questioning if we really know the man, Alexander sent us some sort of Jedi-Tribe curve ball this past fashion week.

Designers...always trying to reinvent the wheel. I'll have you know Alex that I liked the damn wheel. The wheel was perfect the way it was.

Alexander Wang Spring Ready to Wear 2011
How do I even begin reviewing this collection? It breaks my heart just to look at it...doodle prints, metallic duck tape, CAMEL TOE -these are not a few of my favorite things. I guess for starters I can quote fashion reporter Tim Blanks who had this to say: "First thing you notice: no black". The second thing you notice of course is that it's a f-ing disaster. The wool plunging and cropped sweater above looks like something you might find at your local Salvation Army. I can't believe I'm mocking Alex's work. It seems cruel and unusual....like telling your own child they're ugly.

Alexander Wang Spring Ready to Wear 2011
This first look to the left looks like something you get put in for a pap smear at the doctor's office. There is just nothing wearable about this collection. It's about as appealing as the model's painted dreadlocked hair. I am being a Negative Nancy though, which I hate so I'll stop now. On the bright side Alex is becoming more confident. He's trying to find himself. At least it's not as painful to watch as Taylor Momsen. I really hope Alex returns to the darkside next season. He was so deliciously sexy and office goth last collection below.

It's okay Alex. I won't give up on your geometric genius just yet.

Alexander Wang Fall Ready to Wear 2010


(pics credited to style.com)

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fashionable Links

Plus size model Crystal Renn in US Vogue







































The Business of Fashion

Trendsetter Marc Jacobs leads the fashion industry to more inclusive sizing. Why I welcome Marc Jacobs new plus-size range (Telegraph UK).
"As Marc Jacobs announces a plus-size range, New York stylist Annabel Tollman says the impact on designers will be huge."

Two more fashionable chains are set to hop on the online retailing band wagon. Fashion Chains HM and Zara Launch Online Operations (Guardian UK).

Ever wonder how many pairs of shoes you really need to feel complete? But Will It Make You Happy? (NY Times).

US Designers are finally getting in on patent protection. Schumer Bill Seeks to Protect Fashion Design (NY Times).

Incubator Designer Prabal Gurung Fall 2010






































Be on The Look out For

Check out some new promising designers that work together à la Project Runway (there are some especially wicked jewelry designers). 12 Designers To Watch: InStyle Visits The CFDA Incubator (InStyle).
"This spring, the Council of Fashion Designers of America partnered with NYCEDC and Newmark Knight Frank to welcome a dozen up-and-coming designers to their new Fashion Incubator—a 10,000 square foot N.Y.C. Garment District loft that leases studio space to select tenants at below-market rents."

The best article I have read yet on selecting eyewear for your face shape (and it features geek glasses too!). The Best Eye Glasses For Your Face Shape (StyleList).

Pick out your favorite luxe runway looks selected by Elle.  Fall 2010 Fashion Trend: Luxe Dressing (Elle).

                                                   

Coco Rocha in Lanvin for Nordstrom August Catalogue






































For Your Viewing Pleasure

Coco rocks the pages of Nordstrom's August designer catalogue. Coco Rocha Has Artsy Fun in Nordstrom's Latest Designer Catalog (Fab Sugar). You can view a video of the photoshoot here.
"Everything from the picture-perfect backdrops to the fabulous clothes and accessories to Coco's stunning modeling job makes this one not-to-be-missed shoot."

Alexander Wang enters the world of sexy and moody fashion cinematography. Alexander Wang’s First Campaign Video (Style File Blog).

Sienna Miller stars in an aloof and eerie art film featuring looks from her autumn/fall Twenty8Twelve collection The Millers Tale (Vogue UK).