October 4, 2010
A grey fabric trainer by Lanvin. Metallic leather toe cap. Round toe shape. Lace-up front. Metallic leather trim around the edges. Beetles adorned with multicoloured sequins and stitched legs adorn the sneaker on both sides. Flat white and grey rubber sole.
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September 29, 2010
TAPERED LEG PANTS IN TEXTURED BLACK LEATHER. ZIP POCKETS AND CURVED PADDED PANEL DETAIL AT HIPS AND BACK. SNAPS AT HIPS AND THIGHS. WRAPAROUND ELASTIC SNAP STRAP DETAIL AT THIGHS. CURVED PANELED LEGS. LOOSE CURVED FLAPS AT KNEES. ZIP GUSSETS AND CURVED PATCHES AT ANKLES. OFF CENTER ZIP FLY. TONE ON TONE STITCHING.
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September 9, 2010
Silk jacket in check of Autumnal orange and browns. It fastens with two woven leather buttons, single breasted, with no vents or sleeve cuffs.
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August 9, 2010
Small, leather bound hand mirror from Margiela’s Fall 10 accessories collection.
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August 8, 2010
Boxer briefs from Alexander McQueen’s first underwear collection – seen here in black with a grey signature skull print and grey elasticated waistband.
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July 31, 2010
Would you? – Knee high platform wedge boots in dust grey snakeskin from Rick Owens’ A/W Gleam collection. Detailed with a sculptural heel and finished with an inner zip and leather lining.
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June 15, 2010
Would you – bright yellow sneakers that is sure to capture a lot of attention..
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January 28, 2010
I can go on and on about my love for Alexander McQueen’s skulls. I have a thing for skulls and I especially like it when they are incorporated in my clothing. So season after season, the trademark of Mr McQueen is spun into varying versions.
I paused when I saw this interpretation. The skull motif is obvious and bold which is how it should be. But I don’t feel anything for the patchwork detail. On closer inspection, the patchwork is varied and interesting. However, it has the ability to easily overwhelm.
You would need to be able to carry loud prints off and make them look cool. Any lesser and well, this tee would look like it’s wearing you. Which
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October 21, 2009
Rick Owens, makes dark beautiful clothes that have details that really draw you in. His dark, Gothic aesthetic is lean, mysterious and strong although I don’t know if the prices of his pieces go with the anti-establishment sentiment of said goth movement. But nevertheless, there are always individuals like the AFI guys (one of my fav bands) who can certainly afford his pieces.
I digress. I saw this pair of jeans and I was inexplicably drawn to the zipper detail. It instantly gives an edge and an elevation of toughness that goes perfectly with this pair of jeans. The flap on the front pocket provides another sliver of detail that I really dig.
But then I look at the back and I am greeted with
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September 30, 2009
It is not a secret that not every piece that is shown on the runways make it to the stores. Some add to the collective vision of the runway show without being actual pieces that non-models can actually (or want to) carry off. There is also the factor of cost – most consumers would very much prefer mileage out of their ready-to-wear pieces; the more the better.
Which is why I am surprised that this apron got made. I understand the Alexander McQueen envelope-pushing vision – from human skulls on t-shirts to lampshades at hats. But an apron? Seriously? Well, I guess it is seriously after since it is sold at Barneys at a whopping US$2335.
The price tag is
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September 17, 2009
I am a huge fan of Maison Martin Margiela’s work. He’s a visionary and very forward. I admire his aesthetic and sense of individualism.
That said, however, there are some pieces of his that make me scratch my head. Like this one. I dig its sci-fi vibe and influence but it’s just unwearable. And I don’t think it’s flattering at all – no matter how great your features are.
It’s too wide and it’s too tall and unless you’re really blessed with chiseled, angular features – this won’t be feasible at all. Really cool but just not as wearable. Or maybe I am just not cool enough for this but I prefer to think the former than the latter….
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September 10, 2009
I have a personal shopping criteria these days: I only buy stand-out pieces. No more generic, same old same old designs for me. As I get older, I should better edit my wardrobe and think before I whip out my piece of plastic.
These pair of boots have that stand-out quality. I am digging the wrap detail and the elastic strap closure. Futuristic and different – this is a pair that would be admired. I also like the sheen on the leather – it further adds a hit of sleekness to this pair.
Which is why I really don’t get the chunky rubber sole. I mean look at it, it completely steals attention from the wrap elastic band detail. It
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