tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41513375081529869022011-12-22T00:09:54.891-05:00Kiyannanoreply@blogger.comBlogger3371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-70211103738942743292010-03-29T00:41:00.002-04:002010-03-29T00:48:36.406-04:00Hello all, despite not having posted on <i>The Fashionable Mind</i> in a year, there's still a great amount of traffic circulating the site. Here's a little re-direction...<div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, I have moved on to other endeavors - one of which is <a href="http://kscrumpledpages.blogspot.com"><i>Kiyannas.Crumpled.Pages</i></a>, a blog which functions as a journal, expose and a platform for my personal, political and social activism. All in one. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy <i>Kiyannas.Crumpled.Pages</i> and know that it was great sharing my musings on fashion with you for over 1 year.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><a href="http://kscrumpledpages.blogspot.com">Click here for Kiyannas.Crumpled.Pages.</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Peace out!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7021110373894274329?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-82999949643588138942009-04-11T11:50:00.007-04:002009-04-11T12:00:41.606-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SeC-G0uN2yI/AAAAAAAACQY/2tLtoC-gkuA/s1600-h/0409-williamson-hm-daria-02.jpg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SeC-G0uN2yI/AAAAAAAACQY/2tLtoC-gkuA/s400/0409-williamson-hm-daria-02.jpg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323463783992908578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I've never seen a praying mantis look this good! The ads for Matthew Williamson's H&amp;M diffusion line have been leaked. They're colorful, fun and incredibly depressing for anyone who's currently in school, approaching finals. Nevertheless, let the countdown begin - we're only a few weeks away from the collection's debut... Mark your calendars!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SeC95BVpVkI/AAAAAAAACQQ/uQLg2RjneLE/s400/Ooh,+Matthew+Williamson%E2%80%99s+H%26M+Ads+Leaked.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323463546861344322" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8299994964358813894?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-5377801115815299222009-03-24T19:12:00.009-04:002009-04-24T12:01:28.794-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sclo_6GXHXI/AAAAAAAACPo/-ZwaUz-zDXw/s1600-h/clutch+amcq.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316896282224565618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 363px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 149px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sclo_6GXHXI/AAAAAAAACPo/-ZwaUz-zDXw/s400/clutch+amcq.jpg" border="0" /></a>Clutches. They're classic and versatile, but sometimes incredibly boring!<br /><br />The bowtie silhouette has been recreated by many, but Alexander McQueen's "squeeze it" clutch is a clever, not to mention sexy interpretation of the closet staple.<br /><br />The clutch, which is currently available on Net-A-Porter, is an attempt to capture both the sexual and sensuous connotations of the female smoker, without the horrid smell, yellow teeth and bad breath that typically follows. So for all my non-smokers, you can now get the smoking affect without actually having to actually...you know...smoke. Don't have to tell me twice!<br /><br />PS. Sorry for the Alexander McQueen overload today!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/38566?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Alexander+McQueen-_-Clutch+Bags&amp;siteID=9RQByRmBmGU-zM2mE_dKm2fwvN5lgK7QeQ"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-537780111581529922?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-16070103774600470922009-03-24T12:13:00.006-04:002009-04-24T11:59:40.977-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SckKpM_iAaI/AAAAAAAACPg/xkeBjFYR0l8/s1600-h/340x.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316792538066190754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SckKpM_iAaI/AAAAAAAACPg/xkeBjFYR0l8/s320/340x.jpg" border="0" /></a>One of fashion's most outspoken designers, Alexander McQueen continues his controversial streak with comments he made in an interview with editor at large of <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Numero Homme, </span>Philip Utz<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">.</span><br /><br />In the Spring Summer 2009 issue, or (#17), which is now on stands, McQueen called fashion journalism a "thinly-veiled exercise in marketing" and later proclaimed that "the British Fashion Council doesn't know what the fuck it's doing."<br /><br />The comment that has fashion and entertainment media up in arms referred to Hubert de Givenchy, who he has publicly disparaged in the past. McQueen told Utz, "He was only ever any good at ripping off [Cristobal] Balenciaga." True or not - whoa!<br /><br />He also spoke about designers he admired, as well as what drew him to the fashion industry:<br /><br />"<strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Comme des Garçons</strong> and <strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Martin Margiela</strong>. There are designers that I admire, but I don't look up to them. I don't really look at what everybody else is doing. That's a studio mentality. There comes a time in your life when you focus solely on what you believe is right, regardless of what everybody else is doing."<br /><p>"I found a way round that by reading a book that showed other designers' routes into fashion: some had been tailors. That's what made me want to work on Savile Row. To learn how to technically make a piece of clothing."</p>"People who move in [fashion] circles never have anything to say. You know it's hard enough doing this job, I don't have to fucking live it as well. I'd rather sit at home watching Coronation Street."<br /><br />His comments regarding those in the fashion industry lacking political and social voice can be understood. We're all familiar with the cultural stigmas of being part of fashion. However, those notions of unintelligence and political-ignorance are stereotpyes. McQueen's outspokeness about these topics is extremely important, particularly for fashion, a social institution built on promoting individual opinion, personal interpretation and creativity. Keep em' coming McQueen!<br /><br /><a href="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0c42gka1KK9H5/340x.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1607010377460047092?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-7397611033122967832009-03-17T11:16:00.005-04:002009-03-17T11:39:16.130-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sb--0_NWFzI/AAAAAAAACPQ/Luk8FjXg7QI/s1600-h/Topshop+spring.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314175902850357042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 382px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 357px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sb--0_NWFzI/AAAAAAAACPQ/Luk8FjXg7QI/s400/Topshop+spring.jpg" border="0" /></a> It's the British fast-fashion retailer, whose US customer base grows daily - thanks to its Kate Moss capsule collection, as well as its newly-opened US online store. And don't forget that in a few months, it can add New York City to its ever-growing list of retail hotspots. <p>Topshop's <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&amp;catalogId=19551">website</a> now features their bright, patterned, fringy Spring collection, styled with you and I in mind. However, I'm not too sure that I'm really enjoying the styling of these looks. Nevertheless, the collection is divided into four trend categories - Glory Days, Memphis, Sport Nouveau, and Witchcraft. </p><p>Sport Nouveau looks exactly how it sounds - new interpretations on traditionally sporty jerseys and cottons. Memphis seems to reference a deep South aesthetic - distressed and lightwash denim, paired with fringed cowboy-inspired tops and accessories. Glory Days hints at post-war Britain through the usage of English rose prints, gingham and petticoats - This was my least favorite. Lastly, there's Witchcraft, which also looks exactly how it sounds. Riveting prints, which were made to be mis-matched, alongside a hipster suede fringe gilet and super high-heels adorned with metal chainwork.</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticPageDisplay?catalogId=19551&amp;storeId=12556&amp;brdcrmb_trail=&amp;identifier=ts1%20glory%20days">Photo Source</a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-739761103312296783?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-90770760143084339782009-03-12T18:54:00.013-04:002009-03-24T12:12:15.656-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYnnnpHfI/AAAAAAAACOk/GGfoj0m342Q/s1600-h/Chloe+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312445041877786098" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 376px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYnnnpHfI/AAAAAAAACOk/GGfoj0m342Q/s400/Chloe+5.jpg" border="0" /></a>Chloé's Fall 2009 collection, which debuted on the runways on Paris yesterday has made it to my Top 3 favorites of this season. Designer Hannah MacGibbon, who looked extraordinarily cute during her finale bow, referenced many popular trends in this predominately neutral-toned collection.<br /><br />We saw what <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-CHLOE">Style.com</a> called, "a soft version of the early eighties, all big blanket coats, high-waisted fluid pants, wrapped belts, and, for evening, a much-needed dose of the easy glamour Chloé has been missing." Put this up against Marc Jacobs' Fall collection which showed a few weeks ago, and it's definitely a diluted version of the decade I love to loathe.<br /><br />Then there were the subtle nods to militarism in the over-sized wool coats and buttoned-neck shirts. And what about those full-body jumpsuits?!? These were officially declared a trend of Spring 2009 by their abundance on the runways a few months ago. However, we may be seeing them through the fall months, lasting into winter. Goody.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYpwyZzqI/AAAAAAAACOs/1VGZ-k6YfXw/s1600-h/Chloe+6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312445078698577570" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 308px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYpwyZzqI/AAAAAAAACOs/1VGZ-k6YfXw/s400/Chloe+6.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYkoqDBHI/AAAAAAAACOc/C4OWvX48xbI/s1600-h/Chloe+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312444990616700018" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 332px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYkoqDBHI/AAAAAAAACOc/C4OWvX48xbI/s400/Chloe+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYigOVmzI/AAAAAAAACOU/sbKD8V9IYHw/s1600-h/Chloe+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312444953993255730" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 337px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYigOVmzI/AAAAAAAACOU/sbKD8V9IYHw/s400/Chloe+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> MacGibbon told press that she drew inspiration from the work of Antonio López Garcia, a Spanish painter and sculptor best known for his realistic style. She hones this 'realism' by trying to stay true to the customer. Particularly in this economic climate, many designers find themselves grappling with a conflict of pragmatism and innovation.<br /><br />Nevertheless, leave it to MacGibbon to find balance between both! For the pragmatic consumer, who tends to gravitate toward more realistic silhouettes, she created lightweight cardigans, loose-fitting tapered trousers and demi-sheer dresses for day.<br /><br />But, for the girl who isn't afraid, she gave us Raquel Zimmerman, who strutted a black velvet one-shoulder jumpsuit, with a drapey-oversize hip section and slim-leg silhouette. It was all very, St. Laurent. And for shoes, of course - thigh-high pirate boots, embroidered ballet flats, tan suede ankle boots and a sexy gladiator heel. If this is what Fall 09 looks like, can we just skip spring and summer???<br /><div></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYgWQ03fI/AAAAAAAACOM/rffJEWspNaM/s1600-h/Chloe+2"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312444916959600114" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 378px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYgWQ03fI/AAAAAAAACOM/rffJEWspNaM/s400/Chloe+2" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYeSTOutI/AAAAAAAACOE/qlZSUd-n-Zc/s1600-h/Chloe+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312444881536203474" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 337px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbmYeSTOutI/AAAAAAAACOE/qlZSUd-n-Zc/s400/Chloe+1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://style.com/">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-9077076014308433978?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-69481040606220969672009-03-11T13:09:00.006-04:002009-03-24T12:11:11.060-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbf1mJzfjpI/AAAAAAAACNc/S8QZVf4XsDU/s1600-h/louboutins.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311984321322520210" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 172px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbf1mJzfjpI/AAAAAAAACNc/S8QZVf4XsDU/s200/louboutins.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbfwdVZgAMI/AAAAAAAACNU/mBYf84tNu80/s1600-h/louboutins.jpg"></a><div>High-end shoe designer, Christian Louboutin has created a limited-edition capsule shoe collection inspired by Marie Antoinette. He teamed up with world renowed embroiderer Jean Francois Lesage, producing only 36 of the hand-crafted heels worldwide. Stamped with a limited edition serial number, each pair stands as a testament to a perfect balance of scultpture and embroidery. Each will also be sold in a customized box, accompanied by a book illustrating the collaboration and production process. Retailing at a whopping $6,295, the exclusive heels - which also come in three colors - are available at Louboutin's South Coast Plaza and Madison Avenue boutiques.</div><br /><div></div><div>So, it seems that even in the midst of rough economic times, there is always room for art and craftsmanship for some to indulge in, while others....sit and dream.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6948104060622096967?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-23901346278633264482009-03-11T12:26:00.010-04:002009-03-11T13:09:05.857-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbfok_1WlOI/AAAAAAAACNM/-jnUtyH12FQ/s1600-h/dita+1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311970007814935778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbfok_1WlOI/AAAAAAAACNM/-jnUtyH12FQ/s320/dita+1.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Dita Von Teese, the undisputed international Queen of Burlesque is best known for her cocktail glass show, in which she performs a strip tease and fully submerges herself in an oversize champagne glass - But, we know her as a fashion icon. She has been featured as #13 in <em>Vogue</em>’s Best Dressed, and <em>Harper’s Bazaar</em> UK’s #2 Top Fashion Icon of the year. Recently, she's been in the news for two reasons. Firstly, shoe designer Cesare Paciotti has named one of his newest shoe designs after the burlesque star. And lastly, she just released her first book, <em>Burlesque/Fetish and The Art of the Teese</em>, which delves into her experiences working in both industries. Factio Magazine recently caught up with Von Teese in Chicago to get the scoop on fashion, travel and her current aspirations. Enjoy!</div><div><br />FACTIO MAGAZINE: Give us an inside look at your career as a burlesque artist, retro pin-up and author of Burlesque and the Art of the Teese.</div><div><br />DITA VON TEESE: My book is out now in bookstores everywhere, I am constantly updating my website dita.net with new photos and stories of my day to day life, and I'm a newlywed! I do travel often to London and Paris as well as cities around the world performing my burlesque shows. Most recently, I have performed in Gstaad, Milan , and Berlin. I do try to perform in Los Angeles whenever I can but I am always excited to visit new cities and experience new places!<br />FM: Describe your signature style.</div><div><br />DVT: I love old-Hollywood style glamour, so I prefer clothes that are very feminine and elegant. Although I collect and wear vintage clothing, I also wear a lot of modern clothes that are reminiscent of vintage clothing. Modern designers I like are Moschino, Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and YSL.</div><div></div><div></div><div>FM: What are your personal favorite shops worldwide?</div><div><br />DVT: Moschino in London and Milan, Chantal Thomass in Paris, Ikram in Chicago, Marc Jacobs in NYC, Louis Vuitton in Paris, Golyester Vintage in Los Angeles, Stephen Jones Millinery in London, and Christian Louboutin which is in London, NY, Paris and Los Angeles.</div><div><br />FM: Where are some of your favorite places to travel and what do you always pick up for your wardrobe?</div><div><br />DVT: I travel to Paris and London quite often. I never leave Paris without buying Chantal Thomass lingerie and Francis Klein sunglasses. I don't shop in Los Angeles where I live very often. Twice a year I attend this Vintage Clothing Expo here, so I hold out for that!</div><div><br />FM: What are you always on the hunt for?</div><div><br />DVT: That one special piece that I can wear a hundred ways! For me, my Roland Mouret Galaxy dress is that, and so is my Dior New Look style suit. I love things I can wear with my art deco jewelry, hats and gloves.</div><div><br />FM: What women and men (from which city worldwide) have great style and why?</div><div><br />DVT: The men that have the best personal style are John Galliano, Zac Posen, Hamish Bowles, and my husband, of course. I love a man who dresses UP! The women whose style I admire are Madonna and Marlene Dietrich. There are lots of women that always look terrific, but I think there are very few celebrities that actually have a signature personal style. Most of them are wearing what their stylist recommends. Marlene Dietrich was a complete individual who broke new ground with the outfits she chose, and she showed women how to look glamorous in pants. And Madonna is the only true style icon of our time, and likely one of the few female entertainers people will remember from our time 100 years from now.</div><div><br />FM: Do you think money and style go hand in hand or can style never be bought? Is it something you just have?</div><div><br />DVT: It helps to have a little money but there are LOTS of wealthy celebrities that we see that look disastrous on a regular basis... I'm not naming any names, but the proof is all around! But on the other hand, I can appreciate anyone that has a 'signature look' that she follows, whether I like it or not.</div><div><br />FM: What would people be most surprised to know about you?</div><div><br />DVT: I don't think anything about me is surprising, but people seem to always be surprised that I am quiet and shy in person just because of what I do. But since when does the volume of one's voice have anything to do with self confidence? And I think that most entertainers are a bit shy off camera or off stage.</div><div><br />FM: If you weren’t in this business, where would you be?</div><div><br />DVT: I would be working with clothes in some way, whether styling fashion shoots, costuming films, or owning my own boutique. I might also be living in Paris.</div><div><br />FM: What tips would you give women and men in general to be well rounded, balancing out life and career?</div><div><br />DVT: I would say to do something you enjoy, and if you can't do something you love, then enjoy your time away from work doing something you love.</div><div><br />FM: Where do you see yourself in five years?</div><div><br />DVT: I think I might just be doing the same thing in that window of time... which at this rate would be a wonderful thing!</div><div><br />FM: Being from Michigan, do you ever travel back and if so, what are your favorite cities and places to go?</div><div><br />DVT: I have been back a couple times and visited a few of my childhood haunts. I have no burning desire to live there again, but it's nice to visit certain areas. I plan making a trip to Michigan's beautiful Mackinac Island this summer. I went there every summer as a child and I dreamed of staying at the historic Grand Hotel, so I am going to finally stay there.... in an enormous suite, no doubt! They have no cars on the island, just bicycles and horse and carriage. It's a wonderfully romantic place.</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.factio-magazine.com/womanofstyle/des_DitaVonTeese.cfm"><span style="font-size:78%;">Interview Source</span></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2390134627863326448?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-18161228388537748982009-03-11T10:30:00.000-04:002009-03-11T10:30:00.990-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbcf6sQzbeI/AAAAAAAACM8/9lcnQ267tGY/s1600-h/brogues.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311749378681302498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbcf6sQzbeI/AAAAAAAACM8/9lcnQ267tGY/s400/brogues.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1816122838853774898?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-50023811220061488822009-03-10T19:22:00.006-04:002009-03-10T21:41:40.067-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbb2VUF9UyI/AAAAAAAACMs/Xq3tJmD10_Q/s1600-h/lagefeldhelmet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311703656561464098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbb2VUF9UyI/AAAAAAAACMs/Xq3tJmD10_Q/s320/lagefeldhelmet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />At his Paris fashion show on Sunday, fashion's grandpappy Karl Lagerfeld debuted some very entertaining mink-covered scooter helmets with iPod capability. They were created in collaboration with French luxury helmet-maker Les Ateliers Ruby and Apple. These helmets, with full carbon fiber shells and ultra-soft burgundy nappa lambskin seem to be Lagerfeld's response to the global recession. "Now everyone is on scooters, even chic women, so we had to do the helmet," he said.<br /><br />However, the helmets weren't his only endeavors into the controversial world of fur. His predominately black collection featured fur epaulettes, as twists on conventional military coats, as well as classic fur stoles and coats. I would hate to have been coming out of that show to a swarm of PETA protesters. I can see it now...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5002381122006148882?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-56345440812284201252009-03-10T19:17:00.001-04:002009-03-10T19:21:16.967-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbb1QX8gzCI/AAAAAAAACMk/5YjQkuubb6w/s1600-h/alber.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/Sbb1QX8gzCI/AAAAAAAACMk/5YjQkuubb6w/s200/alber.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311702472184613922" border="0" /></a><br />“I took all the bones out, and I stitch, and to get there, you know, it took me forever. It took me <span style="font-size:180%;">six or seven dresses</span> to make one. And it’s <span style="font-size:180%;">time</span> and it’s <span style="font-size:180%;">money</span> and we are not doing it in offshore countries - we pay <span style="font-size:180%;">sixty-five percent taxes</span> in France! It is so much work. Doing a collection for me is almost like <span style="font-size:180%;">creating a vaccine</span>. Once you create the one vaccine, then you can duplicate for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. But see if you can create it for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents, and the answer is <span style="font-size:180%;">no</span>. In that sense, I have absolutely <span style="font-size:180%;">no problem</span> with the prices. I don’t think we do it just to do it.” -<span style="font-size:100%;"> Alber Elbaz on designer prices</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5634544081228420125?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-74998356533624944792009-03-10T18:46:00.005-04:002009-04-24T12:03:49.537-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbbuBTpQrwI/AAAAAAAACMU/flvoAVkbBgk/s1600-h/louis+v.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311694516750692098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbbuBTpQrwI/AAAAAAAACMU/flvoAVkbBgk/s400/louis+v.jpg" border="0" /></a>R. Lloyd Ming is the conceptual artist responsible for the destroying of 12 G's worth of Louis Vuitton Alma handbags (<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">left</span>). Yes, you read correctly. Ming had an assistant purchase a dozen of the $1,000 Alma bags over the holidays at Manhattan's flagship store. He cut the bags in half to begin constructing a sculpture for his solo exhibit, "I Am Not Chinese." The show will focus on what Ming calls the tenuous relationship between American and Japan, while artistically addressing issues like censorship, human rights and capitalism under communist rule.<br /><br />"The work is called <em>Vuitton Crucifix</em> and it is a commentary on the new wealth and materialism that has been created in China," Ming told the press. "However it can also refer to America and many other societies. As a result of China's capitalist revolution the ranks of the rich and middle class are growing. However, capitalism often produces a culture of insecurity, were people can only find a sense of self worth or salvation through possessions and materialism. The <em>Vuitton Crucifix</em> sculpture is a reaction to this culture."<br /><br />Ming uses photography, video art, installation and sculpture to, not only make political statements, but to open political and cultural discourse about issues of importance. Also in the works is a statue of the late Cultural Revolution leader Mao Zedong standing on a box of Dom Perignon Champagne with an the American Express Black Card - the most exclusive credit card in the world. Is it a coincidence that both Louis Vuitton and Dom Perignon champagne are both owned by LVMH?? This should be very interesting. And Ming, did buying counterfeit ones cross your mind? No. We'll I guess treating $12,000 worth of highly-coveted purses like an arts and crafts project is all worth it, huh? Not to trivialize your art...because I will be there.<br /><br />Ming's art show runs from March 3, 2009 to April 3, 2009 at Studio C. (55 West 74th Street New York NY, 10023). Note: The show is by appointment, so call (212)362.3093.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7499835653362494479?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-30607533103300643012009-03-10T14:30:00.000-04:002009-03-10T14:39:39.074-04:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWB4jMvgUI/AAAAAAAACME/I9t3S2CPud0/s1600-h/Dries+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311294144074711362" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 303px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWB4jMvgUI/AAAAAAAACME/I9t3S2CPud0/s400/Dries+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dries Van Noten typically ranks among my favorite shows season after season. I love the Dries Van Noten woman - she's not afraid of color, texture and a subtle, nuanced masculinity. The designer's Fall 2009 collection debuted in Paris and drew bold and warm hues from the paintings of Francis Bacon. “Bacon’s subjects are disturbing, but so, also, his use of color is disturbing,” the designer said. “I tried to explain that in this collection.”<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWB1I0bf5I/AAAAAAAACL8/kNrstW5Mjh4/s1600-h/Dries+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311294085453807506" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 337px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWB1I0bf5I/AAAAAAAACL8/kNrstW5Mjh4/s400/Dries+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>However, in true Dries Van Noten fashion, models strutted loose-fitting silhouettes topped off by structural jackets, marked by remnants of Safari-ism. There were delicate silks, luxurious leathers and a few chunky knits. The designer also took black and white photographs of various cocktail fabrics from the 60's through the 80's, using them as unique prints for dresses and tops.<br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWByIsfUgI/AAAAAAAACL0/Mkhi-TYCUbo/s1600-h/Dries+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311294033880896002" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 324px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWByIsfUgI/AAAAAAAACL0/Mkhi-TYCUbo/s400/Dries+1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Yes, the colorblocking of prints was captivating, but my favorite pieces of this collection were the simple, belted overcoats (pictured above). This silhouette comes straight off the streets of cities post World War II, but his borderline melancholy color palette brought something modern to each. For Fall, the designer incorporated many motifs - most of which aren't found in other collections. For the most part, designers this season have been alluding to the 80's through color, silhouette and spirit. Thanks Dries for giving us something a little different.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWBwEa2kiI/AAAAAAAACLs/jOsu6K7jeYI/s1600-h/dries.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311293998373442082" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 343px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbWBwEa2kiI/AAAAAAAACLs/jOsu6K7jeYI/s400/dries.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3060753310330064301?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-85760518563125988032009-03-06T11:57:00.004-05:002009-03-06T12:11:42.691-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbFWQDuuYUI/AAAAAAAACLE/hKgB-NRAEjQ/s1600-h/oo.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310120269525705026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SbFWQDuuYUI/AAAAAAAACLE/hKgB-NRAEjQ/s400/oo.png" border="0" /></a><br />Just in time for Spring, First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey cover the latter's infamous, <em>O</em> magazine in gorgeous gemtones! Moving away from her recent sartorial choices of Jason Wu, J.Crew and Maria Pinto, the First Lady wears American fashion icon, Michael Kors (who she also wore in her official White House portrait). However, as is this isn't fabulous news on its own, Michelle Obama is the first person to every be photographed on the cover of <em>O </em>in its nine years of print! Oprah wore a beautiful fuschia Rachel Roy dress - and they were shot by Bruce Weber. We love the blood-orange Mrs. O!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8576051856312598803?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-59381621548095110002009-02-23T19:03:00.001-05:002009-02-23T19:04:12.521-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaM5Y1s6I4I/AAAAAAAACKM/YdMEiDxo7lg/s1600-h/049011f6339000a7_Zoe-Saldana.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaM5Y1s6I4I/AAAAAAAACKM/YdMEiDxo7lg/s400/049011f6339000a7_Zoe-Saldana.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306147884867658626" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5938162154809511000?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-25924416152492888882009-02-23T17:05:00.010-05:002009-02-23T17:20:56.148-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaMd8wcjdTI/AAAAAAAACJ8/mE_yMN_1cbs/s1600-h/Obamas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306117715606598962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaMd8wcjdTI/AAAAAAAACJ8/mE_yMN_1cbs/s400/Obamas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Um, forget the Oscars! Yesterday, President Obama and first lady, Michelle Obama hosted their first black tie dinner party, which welcomed the National Governors Association. So, while we watched Hugh Jackman do pirouettes for four hours straight, Mrs. Obama gracefully stepped out in a dark purple sequined gown designer by Peter Soronen. The designer hails from Chicago and debuted his very first collection at New York Fashion Week during Fall 07'. However, despite his "up-and-coming- designer" status, his line is sold at Barneys New York and Ikram, Michelle Obama's favorite boutique. Designer Tom Binns is responsible for the BEAUTIFUL pearl and crystal necklace she wore to the dinner. Many are calling this gown a bold choice - I call it the RIGHT choice!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/michelle_obama_goes_glittery.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2592441615249288888?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-19516269238640240932009-02-22T18:23:00.004-05:002009-02-22T18:45:34.545-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHeoWoT7kI/AAAAAAAACJ0/kWtrG6aurxs/s1600-h/ZP+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHeoWoT7kI/AAAAAAAACJ0/kWtrG6aurxs/s400/ZP+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305766620869946946" border="0" /></a>Zac Posen sent a rather autumnal collection down the New York runways on February 19th. The designer receded to retro, nouveau-chic place, while conceptualizing for Fall 09' and referenced the 40's as inspiration for last week's collection. Posen cast beige, gold, pumpkin, storm gray and numerous other colors, at a time when many designers are playing it safe with the monotonous blacks, to illuminate a collection made up of mostly dresses. And pretty dresses at that. As for fabrics, he employed bold metallic jacquards, violet moiré silk, dashes of plaid and a pinch of fur. We also saw a lot of sculpture: Joan Crawford shoulders, asymmetrical clusters of fabric and and pouf sleeves. These have been consistent sightings over the past week and a half - as designers, collectively, seem to be referencing trends of the 80's. Nevertheless, Posen was a showman and crafted a romantic collection, channelling DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA. And what more could you ask for, right?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHemn11nvI/AAAAAAAACJs/EjJkQkBZvOs/s1600-h/ZP+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHemn11nvI/AAAAAAAACJs/EjJkQkBZvOs/s400/ZP+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305766591130345202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHekAeTeGI/AAAAAAAACJk/ffk-5_L99GQ/s1600-h/ZP+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHekAeTeGI/AAAAAAAACJk/ffk-5_L99GQ/s400/ZP+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305766546202916962" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1951626923864024093?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-20703781190731117662009-02-22T18:01:00.003-05:002009-02-22T18:04:08.285-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHZp2VdHWI/AAAAAAAACJE/jFP5LrvkiWw/s1600-h/th.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHZp2VdHWI/AAAAAAAACJE/jFP5LrvkiWw/s400/th.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305761149002521954" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/2843026"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2070378119073111766?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-2740986669238078482009-02-22T17:21:00.008-05:002009-02-22T18:46:21.349-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRay1cZ5I/AAAAAAAACI0/YORND2VYJUM/s1600-h/VW+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRay1cZ5I/AAAAAAAACI0/YORND2VYJUM/s400/VW+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305752094271891346" border="0" /></a>Vivennne Westwood, the designer partly responsible for bringing <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">elements of the punk sub-culture to mainstream fashion and media debuted her Red Label Fall 09 RTW collection Saturday in London. Even at the ripe age 68, the designer continues, with the signature Westwood candor, to reinvent goth and punk aesthetics, introducing unique interpretations on conventional looks. Westwood's collection offered a twist on the ever-popular naughty schoolgirl character- you know, you probably went to school with one.<br /><br />She dressed Jo Wood (pictured above center), the estranged wife of Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood as headmistress, in a three-piece suit of signature Westwood plaid.<br /><br />Balancing the sprinkles of melodramatic academia, she crowned models with unruly hair and oversize sweaters, signifying the hidden rebel. However, it wouldn't have been a real Vivienne Westwood collection without - tartan. The designer, in her usual fashion, used the woven pattern to construct detention-worthy cloaks and chic jersey dresses we're dying to at least touch. And for his collection Dame Westwood, I'll give you a B.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRcsxxgWI/AAAAAAAACI8/3IM94Zh-ANQ/s1600-h/VW+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRcsxxgWI/AAAAAAAACI8/3IM94Zh-ANQ/s400/VW+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305752127005622626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRYKlnODI/AAAAAAAACIs/nP0EGNWd9oc/s1600-h/VW+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRYKlnODI/AAAAAAAACIs/nP0EGNWd9oc/s400/VW+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305752049108334642" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHRYKlnODI/AAAAAAAACIs/nP0EGNWd9oc/s1600-h/VW+1.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-274098666923807848?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-51952361015879472342009-02-22T17:00:00.001-05:002009-02-22T18:16:02.871-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHbOGXjxmI/AAAAAAAACJU/4waChJNi7mc/s1600-h/504x_modelhairclips022009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SaHbOGXjxmI/AAAAAAAACJU/4waChJNi7mc/s400/504x_modelhairclips022009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305762871293232738" border="0" /></a><br />Yes, New York Fashion has officially ended, and we've reached the second stop of "fashion month", London, UK.<br /><br />We will keep you posted, as always, will collection reviews and closer looks at our hotlist for spring. Which, in a sense, means, stay tuned for not only collection reviews, but pretty gladiators, bright-colored mini dresses and tons of florals. Because seriously, here in New York, I think we're all becoming a little tired of this dreadful weather.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><a href="http://jezebel.com/5157600/london-model-_____s-with-her-eyes">Photo Source</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5195236101587947234?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-26248696917086256462009-02-19T19:18:00.006-05:002009-02-19T19:32:30.344-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ33_aXVZgI/AAAAAAAACIE/mkDzlHuhODI/s1600-h/feet+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ33_aXVZgI/AAAAAAAACIE/mkDzlHuhODI/s400/feet+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304668604893324802" border="0" /></a>Forget about the collection! How can anyone focus on the delicate satins, brocade dresses and sequins when the models can't even walk without stumbling. Designer Brian Reyes collaborated with Manolo Blahnik on the shoes for this Fall 09 collection, which showed this morning, but viewers lost count of the models who toppled over and took their shoes off mid-walk. Those must be pretty damn uncomfortable. By the finale, all shoes were off and the fashion world witnessed a truly historical moment. Tear.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ34a8CD1sI/AAAAAAAACIc/ehr7wazvguE/s1600-h/feet+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ34a8CD1sI/AAAAAAAACIc/ehr7wazvguE/s400/feet+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304669077787367106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ35-O61pVI/AAAAAAAACIk/bylYHNoupDM/s1600-h/feet+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ35-O61pVI/AAAAAAAACIk/bylYHNoupDM/s400/feet+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304670783664399698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ34Y50ez9I/AAAAAAAACIU/ahsUTmds3Gw/s1600-h/feet+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ34Y50ez9I/AAAAAAAACIU/ahsUTmds3Gw/s400/feet+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304669042833805266" border="0" /></a><a href="fashionologie.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Sources</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2624869691708625646?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-79068123046916141382009-02-19T18:52:00.004-05:002009-02-19T19:16:20.472-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3yxgjpwVI/AAAAAAAACH8/FnjCCcA1TMY/s1600-h/Anna+Sui+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3yxgjpwVI/AAAAAAAACH8/FnjCCcA1TMY/s400/Anna+Sui+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304662868479295826" border="0" /></a>Anna Sui showed a typical Anna Sui collection yesterday. Patterns, color and embroidery are staples of the designer's aesthetic - and they were all in overload as Agyness, Jourdan, Lily and Sasha smiled their way down the runway. Each look was topped off with bold 80's-inspired Erickson Beamon jewelry and polished with some interesting footwear. There was - of course - the knee-high embellished boot, what appeared to have been a take on an oxford heel, and the more surprising flat, fringe rendition of the Ugg boot. Agyness opened the show, crowned by a feathered beanie, which almost every model wore. Turquoise paisleys, golds, deep purples, saffrons and even black, adorned the stick-thin models, channelling a serious throwback to the 70's. If you don't believe me, check out the brown leather fringe purses. Is there anything more 70's than a brown leather purse?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3yvleugxI/AAAAAAAACH0/xn50T6C6afI/s1600-h/Anna+Sui+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3yvleugxI/AAAAAAAACH0/xn50T6C6afI/s400/Anna+Sui+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304662835441074962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3ysbgANzI/AAAAAAAACHs/gGNQqr1JYEk/s1600-h/Anna+Sui+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3ysbgANzI/AAAAAAAACHs/gGNQqr1JYEk/s400/Anna+Sui+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304662781222467378" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Sources</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7906812304691614138?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-27943920318786252652009-02-19T10:39:00.007-05:002009-02-19T18:52:15.611-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3u7m6X4qI/AAAAAAAACHE/US_ZLMWrmXE/s1600-h/Marchesa+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3u7m6X4qI/AAAAAAAACHE/US_ZLMWrmXE/s400/Marchesa+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304658643937387170" border="0" /></a>Fashionistas gathered at the Chelsea Art Museum yesterday afternoon and all I could think about was wanting to get dressed up a la prom night once again. Models drowned in tulle, sequins and sparkles, as they flirted with the onlookers, perched on white cubes. "I wanted the whole thing to be like a fairy tale," explained, designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, adding, "We wanted to have fantasy." And there's no fantasy without a classic lilac Grecian gown or a full-skirted grey tulle gown, embroidered with silver roses - not to mention the elegance of a black gown cascaded with flat tulle tiers that appeared to have been dipped in sequins. I die.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3uqgKAAGI/AAAAAAAACG0/MND3v0To5sU/s1600-h/Marchesa+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3uqgKAAGI/AAAAAAAACG0/MND3v0To5sU/s400/Marchesa+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304658350066106466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3u0FdngnI/AAAAAAAACG8/Fu7P5f33_YU/s1600-h/Marchesa+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3u0FdngnI/AAAAAAAACG8/Fu7P5f33_YU/s400/Marchesa+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304658514699321970" border="0" /></a>Oddly enough, there were three looks that included pants, which Craig said they always include. Well, we can all bet that those two trousers wont be making it to the Oscars next week because clearly, the rest of the collection will. You'd better believe that the following 4 looks are already packed up in some trunk, on their way to celebs or their stylists...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vWDfecQI/AAAAAAAACHk/phNJBjE9ITs/s1600-h/a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vWDfecQI/AAAAAAAACHk/phNJBjE9ITs/s400/a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304659098285797634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vUNN1npI/AAAAAAAACHc/JJMdPHe6w-I/s1600-h/b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vUNN1npI/AAAAAAAACHc/JJMdPHe6w-I/s400/b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304659066536435346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vPAT49xI/AAAAAAAACHM/aLOMOzvZrbc/s1600-h/d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vPAT49xI/AAAAAAAACHM/aLOMOzvZrbc/s400/d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304658977172813586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vRnpS_RI/AAAAAAAACHU/vr8XIsNXbzs/s1600-h/c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZ3vRnpS_RI/AAAAAAAACHU/vr8XIsNXbzs/s400/c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304659022091320594" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Sources</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2794392031878625265?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-46563847927768894602009-02-18T14:37:00.000-05:002009-02-18T14:38:47.602-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxjmQFJ3oI/AAAAAAAACGc/YgdOsLjt1XM/s1600-h/2159PreHanlWeb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxjmQFJ3oI/AAAAAAAACGc/YgdOsLjt1XM/s400/2159PreHanlWeb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304223969938366082" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/2159PreHanlWeb.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4656384792776889460?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-5290202968715381042009-02-18T14:16:00.007-05:002009-02-18T14:35:29.634-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxi5gvAaWI/AAAAAAAACGU/Q95-iNMgjIk/s1600-h/38773_in_l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 114px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxi5gvAaWI/AAAAAAAACGU/Q95-iNMgjIk/s320/38773_in_l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304223201314761058" border="0" /></a>Well, if these Miu Miu gladiator sandals aren't enough to put a smile on your face and make you swoon, I don't know what is! With the spring and summer months slowly approaching, stores have begun stocking up on the closet staple. I strolled into the GAP this weekend to find several pairs of cute, colorful and girly gladiators, as well as plain ruffle thong sandals. Girls, we will be swamped with options this spring. So, it you're not willing to dish out $445 for these recesession-proof Miu Miu's, please don't fret about having to take a trip to your local GAP. It's okay, we understand.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/38773"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-529020296871538104?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-50285565413518292712009-02-18T13:56:00.002-05:002009-02-18T13:59:31.938-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxaKxvF2fI/AAAAAAAACFs/mo1YIJohDcQ/s1600-h/gorgio_armani.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxaKxvF2fI/AAAAAAAACFs/mo1YIJohDcQ/s200/gorgio_armani.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304213602331646450" border="0" /></a><br />"Americans <span style="font-size:180%;">overcook</span> their pasta. Always. And there’s too much sauce. <span style="font-size:180%;">Too much</span> of everything! Please, try to <span style="font-size:180%;">control</span> yourselves," and "I’ve noticed that Americans never <span style="font-size:180%;">block out</span> the light properly in <span style="font-size:180%;">bedrooms</span>. In Europe we like to <span style="font-size:180%;">close</span> ourselves off in the <span style="font-size:180%;">dark</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/specials/sma06/openshirt/gorgio_armani.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5028556541351829271?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-11577788060192138472009-02-18T13:33:00.004-05:002009-02-18T13:55:27.222-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxUgbEVocI/AAAAAAAACFU/Ct86NL7Cgv0/s1600-h/Rodarte+a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxUgbEVocI/AAAAAAAACFU/Ct86NL7Cgv0/s400/Rodarte+a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304207377134100930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxUdJRJMCI/AAAAAAAACFM/la2ykLAg-W0/s1600-h/Rodarte+b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxUdJRJMCI/AAAAAAAACFM/la2ykLAg-W0/s400/Rodarte+b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304207320816365602" border="0" /></a>While their guests sat in tinfoil-covered chairs, sisters, Laura and Kate Mulleavy sent a collection down the runways filled with uncanny yet chic, spacey separates. The mix of leather, lace, metallics, Swarovski crystals, and of course, knits confirmed not only their talent, but the endowment they received after winning the most recent Swedish Textile Award. The models sported leather thigh-high strap-wrapped Nicholas Kirkwood boots (again) - you know, the kind we could never actually wear in real-life. Photographer, Ari Marcopoulos inspired the collection, though the sisters managed to stick with their consistent aesthic - a combination of all the art projects we <span style="font-style: italic;">wished </span>we were able to produce throughout elementary and pre-school. Wearable art. That's what this collection was. By the way, does anyone else notice faint references to Balenciage S/S 09' in here. I'm just sayin'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxZZe3hWiI/AAAAAAAACFk/JYclGLoXB2s/s1600-h/rod_balenciaga+c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZxZZe3hWiI/AAAAAAAACFk/JYclGLoXB2s/s400/rod_balenciaga+c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304212755453139490" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Sources</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1157778806019213847?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-86265993122818599952009-02-16T23:03:00.002-05:002009-02-16T23:08:01.446-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo375-mNCI/AAAAAAAACFE/Yl2EN9zB2ms/s1600-h/karl_lagerfeld.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo375-mNCI/AAAAAAAACFE/Yl2EN9zB2ms/s200/karl_lagerfeld.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303613013497361442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"The economic downturn was <span style="font-size:180%;">needed</span>, he says, it had gone too far. "I see it like a cleaning up - it was too <span style="font-size:180%;">rotten</span> anyway - so it had to be cleaned up...I see it like a healthy thing - <span style="font-size:180%;">horrible but healthy</span>, like some miracle treatment of the world. What is the real world? If you have no <span style="font-size:180%;">dreams</span>, or if you don't try to improve real life of everybody, people would ask why they get up in the morning....I can be interested in a $20m diamond I will never buy, without desiring the diamond. If you want only things you can afford, it's <span style="font-size:180%;">boring</span> too. It's great to see things you may not buy - because you don't have the money - but it is very <span style="font-size:180%;">ugly</span> to think they shouldn't <span style="font-size:180%;">exist</span> because you can not buy them."</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8626599312281859995?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-27828741481078346912009-02-16T22:51:00.007-05:002009-02-16T23:01:55.596-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo1-sGspjI/AAAAAAAACEU/FJl3Dv73DdM/s1600-h/76280_VOGUE_UK_MARCH_2909_Cover_122_73lo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo1-sGspjI/AAAAAAAACEU/FJl3Dv73DdM/s400/76280_VOGUE_UK_MARCH_2909_Cover_122_73lo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303610862289593906" border="0" /></a>So, yes there has been a stark decrease in magazine editorials catching my eye lately and I blame - partly, the economy. The rest of my blame falls on a possible lack of creativity or inspiration. However, I enjoyed a few editorial shots in march's 336 page-issue of British Vogue, which (gasp!), features an actual model on the cover. Lily Donaldson nabbed the cover shot, but fellow, "it-models", Caroline Trentini, Anja Rubik, Daria Werbowy and Agyness Deyn grace the insides with an edgy shoot to rival all spreads we've seen in the past few months. Enjoy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2Y83jf4I/AAAAAAAACE8/Wg5isNCsuk8/s1600-h/Untitled-103.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2Y83jf4I/AAAAAAAACE8/Wg5isNCsuk8/s400/Untitled-103.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303611313466081154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2L4uWx4I/AAAAAAAACEs/H2d3KB9jVBM/s1600-h/Untitled-51.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2L4uWx4I/AAAAAAAACEs/H2d3KB9jVBM/s400/Untitled-51.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303611089015457666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2Rb6Z3BI/AAAAAAAACE0/lacC_FQVhM4/s1600-h/Untitled-85.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2Rb6Z3BI/AAAAAAAACE0/lacC_FQVhM4/s400/Untitled-85.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303611184360578066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2CuOQCWI/AAAAAAAACEc/0G5oeKFQhGw/s1600-h/Untitled-37.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZo2CuOQCWI/AAAAAAAACEc/0G5oeKFQhGw/s400/Untitled-37.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303610931577620834" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2782874148107834691?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-7054773942771537502009-02-16T22:13:00.007-05:002009-02-16T22:49:10.366-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZou66xyh4I/AAAAAAAACEM/y7nd6QjLt3I/s1600-h/erin+fetherston.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZou66xyh4I/AAAAAAAACEM/y7nd6QjLt3I/s400/erin+fetherston.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303603100927559554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZou5NL391I/AAAAAAAACEE/prH2dUAOEPs/s1600-h/erin+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZou5NL391I/AAAAAAAACEE/prH2dUAOEPs/s400/erin+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303603071509067602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZousIPkPhI/AAAAAAAACD8/SwoIPvmtB2M/s1600-h/Erin+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZousIPkPhI/AAAAAAAACD8/SwoIPvmtB2M/s400/Erin+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303602846844075538" border="0" /></a>Erin Fetherston's Fall 09' collection seemed like an ode to toy-chests and life-size fairy dolls. Yes, models were all dolled up, while sporting <span style="">Bernstock Speirs hats and beautifully bejeweled animal masks crafted by Hedi Ferjani, the designer's fiance. According to <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009RTW-EFETH">Style.com</a>, the collection was inspired by <span style="font-style: italic;">The Nutcracker</span> and our other whimsical childhood tales of creepy toys springing to life. Tailored tuxedo jackets juxtaposed over exaggerated "teacup skirts" took the place of her usual flouncy, dream-like gowns and party dresses. Nevertheless, she kept remnants of this girly aesthetic, while alluding to a subtle masculinity, with tailored wool trousers and the daunting shades of cranberry and black. This collection also marked her very first foray into leather, with a chic swing lambskin skirt. We hope to see more directional pieces from Fetherston, because honestly, we've been in pretty-tulle-dress overload for a LONG time now.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/style.com">Photo Source</a><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-705477394277153750?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-62931242419660320142009-02-16T21:37:00.005-05:002009-02-16T22:02:20.860-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomq5jGXwI/AAAAAAAACD0/G7NZAoJT7ow/s1600-h/Wang+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomq5jGXwI/AAAAAAAACD0/G7NZAoJT7ow/s400/Wang+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303594029626580738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomnUCxIKI/AAAAAAAACDs/fx4nP_fXlME/s1600-h/Wang+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomnUCxIKI/AAAAAAAACDs/fx4nP_fXlME/s400/Wang+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303593968019251362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomkQRj2rI/AAAAAAAACDk/rPZYiZkepV0/s1600-h/Wang+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZomkQRj2rI/AAAAAAAACDk/rPZYiZkepV0/s400/Wang+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303593915467946674" border="0" /></a>It's been a big year for designer, Alexander Wang, who recently won the CFDA/<span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue</span> Fashion Fund Award and his Fall 2009, which was presented at the Roseland Ballroom did not disappoint. As usual, he stayed true to his muse: the 90's and pulled together a cohesive collection, dabbling in fur, fringe and leather. We saw the usual black and white masculine edginess, incorporated in classic pieces like, the blazer, the legging and even the LBD (little black dress). He continues to redefine the standard of "edge" in fashion, as well as coin his signature look, through simple silhouettes that appeal to all twentysomething-year-olds. I happen to think it is very definitive and yet somehow still progressive for his girl. But, that's just me. Above are our favorites from his collection. Don't you just love that white draped-fringe dress??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6293124241966032014?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-69744328531767236142009-02-11T12:45:00.009-05:002009-02-11T13:59:28.633-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZMd67p8jwI/AAAAAAAACC0/uqr4xpnnA4I/s1600-h/obama+a.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301614084628451074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZMd67p8jwI/AAAAAAAACC0/uqr4xpnnA4I/s400/obama+a.png" border="0" /></a>Editor-At-Large, André Leon Talley <a href="http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/2009_March_Michelle_Obama/?mbid=rss_feature">wrote</a> the cover story for the March issue of <em>Vogue,</em> which hits newsstands tomorrow! Both he and our new First Lady had very insightful things to say regarding the new White House staff, the precious Obama children and -of course, fashion. Talley wrote:<br /><br /><div><div>"What Michelle Obama is less focused on-in direct inverse proportion to the focus of the public-is fashion. Which isn't to say that she doesn't appreciate good clothes. Or that the fashion choices of a woman whose image will shortly be-or already is-among the most recognizable in the entire world aren't iconic. And thus far, those choices have been fearless. Every moment she sallies forth, she will be scrutinized, then alternately set on a pedestal or skewered. Which, thankfully, hasn't put the brakes on her enthusiasm or originality-so markedly different from, but for an exception or two, previous presidential partners who shrank from matters of style or played it safe. Her self-possession is an inspiration. "I love clothes," she admits. "First and foremost, I wear what I love. That's what women have to focus on: what makes them happy and what makes them feel comfortable and beautiful. If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion."<br /></div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301615384724420530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZMfGm4-t7I/AAAAAAAACDU/iwRDCU4J-Hc/s400/obama+1.jpg" border="0" /> <div>She later mentioned the sense of "normalcy" she wants to implement in her relationship with her two daughters, Sasha and Malia.</div><br /><div>"I'm going to try to take them to school every morning—as much as I can," she says of Natasha (a.k.a. Sasha), seven, and Malia, ten. "But there's also a measure of independence. And obviously there will be times I won't be able to drop them off at all. I like to be a presence in my kids' school. I want to know the teachers; I want to know the other parents."<br /></div><div>She continued: "I've been grateful that my girls have been able to see parts of the country that I'm just seeing at the age of 44. It's not only seeing Paris, London, and Rome. It's also the remote places… exposing them to what we hope all kids will have: a feeling that they are citizens of the world."<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301614894500990738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZMeqEqmzxI/AAAAAAAACDM/yNA2uDZBXrc/s400/obama+2.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Mrs. Obama also emphasized the changes she wants to see take place in the new White House. "We want entertaining in the White House to feel like America, that we are reminded of all the many facets of our culture. The Latino community, the Asian-American community, the African-American community.…Hip-hop, spoken word—we want to bring the youth in, for them to hear their voices in this."<br /></div><div>And adding: "I am excited about the potential of the White House kitchen being a learning environment for the community. The current chef, Cristeta Comerford, is the only female chef in the history of the White House. She's a young Filipina woman, a mother with a young child, and I am excited to get to know her and for her to know us as a family. If you think about all the kids interested in finding out about all of the inner workings of the White House—I'm hoping that we can build a team to reach out."<br /></div><div>There are many things that resonate with me from this interview. I love her philosophy of what fashion is supposed to be. It's inspiring to see someone who the fashion industry has somewhat idolized return us all to the basics: How do our clothes make us feel? How do your clothes conjure notions of self-satisfaction and confidence? These are all important questions the industry, in mass, has either forgotten or just blatantly ignored. Michelle Obama remains my ray of hope!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>To read the full story, click <a href="http://www.style.com/vogue/feature/2009_March_Michelle_Obama/?mbid=rss_feature">here</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6974432853176723614?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-23388783409851700522009-02-10T13:46:00.005-05:002009-02-10T13:55:11.432-05:00The 51st annual Grammy Awards certainly brought out the best and unfortunately, the worst-dressed celebrities. No one seemed too elegantly over the top - just average. Even the celebs who rank on our "Best Dressed List" didn't really look that great. Maybe they just stood out against the backdrops of horrific silhouettes, bad hair and distaste. Nevertheless, here are the winners:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHMVNQgkeI/AAAAAAAACCU/GhMzN7DoihQ/s1600-h/Best+1+of+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 407px; height: 282px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHMVNQgkeI/AAAAAAAACCU/GhMzN7DoihQ/s400/Best+1+of+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301242901100007906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHMhA_ysqI/AAAAAAAACCc/8SBJVjaWBns/s1600-h/Best+2+of+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 418px; height: 298px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHMhA_ysqI/AAAAAAAACCc/8SBJVjaWBns/s400/Best+2+of+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301243103967097506" border="0" /></a>And here are the losers. Caution! Be prepared for spacesuits, the worst platform shoes I've ever seen in my life, boobs running over and lots more...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHM0stINvI/AAAAAAAACCk/VA3lYtcAymk/s1600-h/Worst+1+of+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHM0stINvI/AAAAAAAACCk/VA3lYtcAymk/s400/Worst+1+of+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301243442117490418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHNA_cIHYI/AAAAAAAACCs/rp8SB5m_Q5o/s1600-h/Worst+2+of+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SZHNA_cIHYI/AAAAAAAACCs/rp8SB5m_Q5o/s400/Worst+2+of+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301243653304884610" border="0" /></a><br />Now do you see what I mean? Hopefully, the Academy Awards will bring us gowns worth crying over. We need some tear therapy after this sunday's shenanigan of an award show... Cross your fingers!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2338878340985170052?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-66360604505266640212009-01-20T23:21:00.009-05:002009-03-06T12:11:28.964-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SXaoTUPyauI/AAAAAAAACA8/byfwqz3oX2s/s1600-h/mobama1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293603461826505442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SXaoTUPyauI/AAAAAAAACA8/byfwqz3oX2s/s400/mobama1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SXaoIz1hceI/AAAAAAAACA0/LdoY_U3JFis/s1600-h/mobama2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293603281327714786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SXaoIz1hceI/AAAAAAAACA0/LdoY_U3JFis/s400/mobama2.jpg" border="0" /></a>First Lady Michelle Obama stepped out in a custom Jason Wu one-shoulder creation at tonight's Inaugural balls. The cream, tight-fitted bodice and flared skirt was somewhat of an unusual choice, as we're used to seeing her in beautiful jewel tones, lots of layers and brooches. Nevertheless, Mrs. Obama sparkled in Wu's design, while we sat in complete awe. The young Taipei native, and 2008 CFDA/<em>Vogue</em> Fashion Fund finalist was also responsible for the elegant shift dress she wore for her interview with Barbara Walters. However, back in December when <em>The Wall Street Journal </em>asked Wu whether he expected to design Obama's Inaugural gown, he, lacking confidence, chuckled, “Oh, that’s a long shot!” Little did he know...</div><div></div><div></div><div>Now, what do I think? I loved the dress, and Michelle was beautiful in it. Moreover, Michelle wearing this dress designed by an almost unknown artist, symbolizes her humility and openness to fashion risks. I think her choice of this Wu number, as well all her previous sartorial choices, signifies America entering a new age, in which individualism is appreciated, creativity and out-of-box thinking is encouraged, and even the First Lady can and will continue to reject the idea of "traditional dressing". She chose a color that is fresh, youthful, and romantic. Kudos to her.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6636060450526664021?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-15194959416643172162009-01-12T14:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T14:30:01.424-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWotWk8fM9I/AAAAAAAACAk/l-DIoFc5AF0/s1600-h/Marc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290090578197820370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWotWk8fM9I/AAAAAAAACAk/l-DIoFc5AF0/s400/Marc.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1519495941664317216?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-62738060879062400882009-01-12T13:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T13:30:00.283-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWV3U2rXt4I/AAAAAAAAB_s/1SJht3QXfg8/s1600-h/Thakoon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288764537575028610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWV3U2rXt4I/AAAAAAAAB_s/1SJht3QXfg8/s400/Thakoon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.style.com/stylefile/2009/01/sneak-peek-thakoon-addition-frocks-our-world/">Style File</a> got their first look at Thakoon Panichgul's newest, and more affordable collection, appropriately titled, <em>Thakoon Addition. </em>Panichgul wanted to address the mark made on fashion as a result of America's economic downturn. He also wanted to stay true to his RTW collection, while emphasizing customer favorites and wearability. This means, lots of chic dresses in bold prints and colors, and looser silhouettes that will rock our 2009 spring and summer.<br /><br />Thakoon Addition hits Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Kirna Zabete and Capitol in Charlotte on May 15th. And the countdown begins, NOW.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.style.com/stylefile/2009/01/sneak-peek-thakoon-addition-frocks-our-world/#comments">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6273806087906240088?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-14634757413645976562009-01-12T12:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T12:30:04.717-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoo4TSPT9I/AAAAAAAACAc/cu4ejMRYhNo/s1600-h/Madonna+4.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290085660014628818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoo4TSPT9I/AAAAAAAACAc/cu4ejMRYhNo/s400/Madonna+4.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWooqRcq7aI/AAAAAAAACAU/gdlmMr3Prys/s1600-h/Madonna+3.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290085419003342242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWooqRcq7aI/AAAAAAAACAU/gdlmMr3Prys/s400/Madonna+3.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoodojrdjI/AAAAAAAACAM/AqSl0cQCFdE/s1600-h/Madonna+2.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290085201868453426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoodojrdjI/AAAAAAAACAM/AqSl0cQCFdE/s400/Madonna+2.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWooNGKL7dI/AAAAAAAACAE/OevdkGbB6C4/s1600-h/Madonna+1.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290084917756816850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWooNGKL7dI/AAAAAAAACAE/OevdkGbB6C4/s400/Madonna+1.png" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1463475741364597656?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-11019005675385808112009-01-12T11:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T11:30:00.753-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWohqZwzAqI/AAAAAAAAB_8/JJfw6LvYnbs/s1600-h/Peter+Som.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290077724653847202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWohqZwzAqI/AAAAAAAAB_8/JJfw6LvYnbs/s320/Peter+Som.jpg" border="0" /></a> Designers are announcing their plans to cancel ad campaigns and runways shows left and right and Peter Som has just joined their ranks. The designer recently split with their financial partner Creative Design Studios, a division of Lord &amp; Taylor LLC only after a year and a half of working together. WWD reported:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><em><span style="color:#333333;">“We have realized that our strategic interests are no longer aligned and feel that this is the best direction for our company at this time,” Elana Posner, who co-owns Peter Som, Inc. with the namesake designer and serves as the company's chief executive officer and president, said. …“Peter’s talent is enormous but the realities of today’s marketplace have forced us to reevaluate all of our strategic partnerships," said Susan Davidson, CEO of Creative Design Studios. "We need to focus all of our resources on our core businesses — Lord &amp; Taylor and The Bay department stores.”</span></em></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"></span>But, there remains hope for the collection. CEO Elana Posner told WWD that they're trying to find a way to present the line to press and buyers.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;"><em>“We had already planned on reducing the size of the collection," Posner said. “We will work with our key accounts. We are exploring every option, whether it be a showroom presentation, a look book or private sales and press appointments. We plan to find a solution that meets the needs of our retailers and the press that is also cost-effective.”</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;"></span><br />So there is a light at the end of the tunnel, huh?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1101900567538580811?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-65309198215301553802009-01-12T10:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T10:43:20.801-05:00"Our <span style="font-size:180%;">regular client</span> was not queuing on January 3-4 in <span style="font-size:180%;">Milan or Rome</span> but was on the slopes in <span style="font-size:180%;">St Moritz</span> or on a boat in the Caribbean. We want to offer a <span style="font-size:180%;">real</span> luxury and not to open our doors to the <span style="font-size:180%;">consumption of young girls</span> who can put the designer <span style="font-size:180%;">handbag of their dreams</span> on their arm with less than 300 Euros. We are <span style="font-size:180%;">not interested</span> in that." <br /><br />- CEO of Versace, Giancarlo Di Risio on why the brand ceases to mark down their products in the midst of a global market downturn.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6530919821530155380?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-86412866647203072232009-01-12T09:30:00.002-05:002009-01-12T09:30:00.984-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoZ7YL6-KI/AAAAAAAAB_0/_VNpsU7wf4g/s1600-h/Matthew+Williamson.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290069220195498146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWoZ7YL6-KI/AAAAAAAAB_0/_VNpsU7wf4g/s400/Matthew+Williamson.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We should all be aware of H&amp;M most recently-announced designer collaboration. The successful chain retailer has named ex-Emilio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pucci</span> designer, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Matthew</span>Williamson, their newest partner, who is said to be designing a men's and women's collection that will hit 200 select H&amp;M stores April 23rd, available through the middle of May.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Enough about the facts, H&amp;M has leaked 2 photos of what we can expect the line to bring our April showers and May sunflowers. The future looks bright everyone. The dress on the left is sure to be a huge hit this spring, with it's feminine drapery and bold prints. I'm sure we can also expect more saturated, bright colors, bold prints and maybe, some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">boho</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hippie</span>-chic. Anyway, this is just a preview... thought you might like it...</div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/">Photo Source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8641286664720307223?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-62971186031312614842009-01-08T09:30:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:30:01.140-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWVrXolFFLI/AAAAAAAAB_M/S-7LpCDY7XM/s1600-h/anna.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288751391190619314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWVrXolFFLI/AAAAAAAAB_M/S-7LpCDY7XM/s200/anna.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Remember the Vogue documentary, set to debut at Sundance Film Festival we notified you about last month? Well, the schedule has finally been released. As mentioned, the film, directed by R.J. Cutler, follows Wintour and her staff as they scrambled to produce the September 2007 issue of Vogue, which took nine months to polish. The documentary has been in the works since 2006 and the crew was apparently given "unprecedented access".<br /><br />Here are the depressing dates, and they're depressing because they're no where near New York City!!<br /><br />6:30PM Friday (1/16):Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (Salt Lake)<br /><br />9:30PM Friday (1/16):Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (Salt Lake)<br /><br />12:00PM Saturday (1/17):Temple Theatre (Park City)<br /><br />5:30PM Sunday (1/18):Holiday Village Cinema III (Park City)<br /><br />3:00PM Wednesday (1/21):Temple Theatre (Park City)<br /><br />9:15AM Friday (1/23):Holiday Village Cinema IV (Park City)<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/original/wintour1606_narrowweb__300x452,0.jpg">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6297118603131261484?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-55360237785855068162009-01-07T22:25:00.005-05:002009-01-07T22:46:37.995-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWV0WjxG2AI/AAAAAAAAB_k/-3vm1sEu49c/s1600-h/Taylor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288761268323670018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SWV0WjxG2AI/AAAAAAAAB_k/-3vm1sEu49c/s400/Taylor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>Teen Vogue</em> recently caught up with the very, very young, Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl, who had some very interesting remarks concerning fashion, fitness and a future stint in the music industry. While reading, remember that Momsen is only 15 years old! My brain is <em>still</em> trying to process that...</div><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>You can be seen on the red carpet, wearing everyone from Alexander Wang to Marchesa. Do you work with a stylist or do you create your own look?</strong><br />I don't work with a stylist. I definitely do it myself, because I think style comes from within, and you have to add your own personal flair to it—otherwise it's not you.</div><br /><div><strong>Who are some of your favorite designers?</strong><br />I have so many! But you did just name two of them. Alexander Wang and Marchesa. Marchesa has some of the most beautiful gowns. I also love Dior, YSL, Miu Miu, and Dolce &amp; Gabbana. And I just discovered this New York designer who's really cool, Gary Graham. He's got a tiny little boutique, where he mixes grungy with girly.</div><div><br /><strong>How would you describe your personal style?</strong></div><div>Kind of eclectic. I dress for my mood, so it changes daily. There's always an element of black in it. </div><br /><div><strong>What trends would you like to embrace this season?</strong><br />I don't even know the trends! Really, I have no idea; you'd have to tell me. What's an example of one? (Julie: Feminine toughness) I'm so down with that, but that's always been my style—a little tough with something sweet and girly. I was in the trend before it was a trend, I guess!</div><div><br /><strong>Favorite item in your closet?</strong><br />I have a lot of favorite items, but one favorite staple that I could never get rid of is my black leather jacket. It's perfectly worn in. And keep in mind that I have a lot of leather jackets, but there's just that one I always want to put on.<br /></div><div><strong>Can't-live-without-it product?</strong></div><div>Mascara. Right now, I love Maybelline and Lancôme.</div><div><br /><strong>Who are your fashion influences?</strong><br />A lot of people. Edie Sedgwick had a cool style; she pushed the envelope for the time. My leopard coat, which I had on today, is vintage, but I added the zipper and took out the shoulder pads. That was inspired by her!</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>Tell me about your fitness regimen.</strong><br />Well, I used to dance. That's how I started out in fitness: I was in a dance company. When I moved to New York for the show, I stopped dancing and I hit a point where I was, like, I feel so lazy! So I started going to the gym a bit, and I like it. I don't exactly have a specific thing I'm doing yet, but I'm still trying to figure it out, working with a trainer and walking. My most routine workout would be just walking around New York. I try to walk more than I take trains or cabs, but it's hard in the cold.</div><div><br /><strong>Fitness icon?</strong></div><div>I don't think I have a fitness icon, but I think it's great for girls who care about themselves enough to make an effort. Self-motivation!</div><div><br /><strong>Typical menu?<br /></strong>I don't eat any red meat. I was a vegetarian for about a year, and then I incorporated fish back into my diet. And I eat a little bit of chicken occasionally, for protein, but I eat a lot of vegetables. I'm pretty much vegetarian, aside from when I do eat fish or chicken. And a lot of fruit—I eat pretty healthily. My mom raised me to eat pretty well. I never really got into junk food. But once in a while I do splurge, though.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>It must be hard to eat healthy with such a busy schedule, how do you manage?</strong><br />It's not really hard. I pick up an apple and peanut butter. Fruits are such a great on-the-go food because you grab it and go. The only time I do eat unhealthy is when I'm actually flying. There aren't really any good options in the airport.</div><div><br /><strong>What do you snack on to stay energized on set?</strong><br />I eat a lot of apples and peanut butter. The other one isn't super healthy: I dip animal crackers in water. Call it gross but that was my comfort food growing up.</div><br /><div><strong>You star in a hit TV show with an incredibly dedicated fan base. What is the best part about being on <em>Gossip Girl</em>?<br /></strong>It's just great to be part of something that's successful. There are so many shows that just don't make it, and none of us had any idea that ours would be such a success. It's great to have a job and go to work. Not to mention, everyone's really great, so it's not a chore. We're all friends, so it's fun to go see everyone.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>What is a typical day like?<br /></strong>I don't think there is a "typical day." Nothing's ever the same; it changes. It depends on how much I work per episode, and call times change. One typical thing, though, is that I'm not a morning person—I'm never going to wake up and be ready to go. It takes me a good hour to be awake; I get up and have a cup of tea with milk and sugar. But then, I can never fall asleep—no matter how tired I am, I can never go to bed at night, and I can't get up in the morning.<br /></div><div><strong>You act and model. What do you hope to achieve in the future?</strong><br />I definitely want to continue doing what I love. I'm also a musician and singer, and I write music. That's a huge passion of mine. Huge, huge! I'm currently working on an album with my band, so I would love to do something with that. That would be the next big thing I'd like to accomplish.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5536023778585506816?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-38705009237997369912009-01-05T10:00:00.001-05:002009-01-05T10:00:00.639-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVv5cwwcx4I/AAAAAAAAB-0/J-vM8vKFZVE/s1600-h/Runways+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286092860169176962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVv5cwwcx4I/AAAAAAAAB-0/J-vM8vKFZVE/s400/Runways+5.jpg" border="0" /></a>The world of fashion is one that provokes and beckons controversy at all levels, no matter how minute or immense. The definition of fashion as an evolving and developing entity has changed over time from, “the action or process of making” and “conventional usage in dress, mode of life, as observed in the upper circles of society”, to an omnipresent outlet of subjectivity, which allows people of various social circles to express their personal points-of-view (Oxford English Dictionary Online). Despite its omnipresence, being fashionable is widely viewed as a futile endeavor, a symbol of superficiality and exceedingly materialistic. Kennedy Fraser, author of <em>The Fashionable Mind</em>, attacks fashion in an argument expounding on the self-interest and vanity-engulfed deceit the fashionable mind chooses to live by. Authors, Gilles Lipovetsky and Marjorie Garber of, <em>The Empire of Fashion: Dressing Modern Democracy</em> and <em>Vested Interests</em> defend fashion and its social, political and intellectual legitimacy. Gilles Lipovetsky focuses on, without limiting himself to clothing, political rhetoric, and gender roles as forms of fashion, all enhancing his argument of fashion’s evolution from an upper-class luxury to a vehicle accessible to the masses, symbolizing the democratic values of the West. Marjorie Garber explains the cultural and social curiosity of transvestites, in their ability to wear clothing, make-up and accessories to disguise themselves and experience a world they wouldn’t be able to access without the disguise. This is what fashion does for people. It acts as a form of discourse, which allows the oppressed to raise issues, form personal opinions and experience a world they express an interest in. What other institution in modern society allows this freedom, while fostering an environment conducive to change?<br /><br />Fashion encapsulates more than clothing or dress. It has become “the lens through which our society perceives itself and the mold to which it increasingly shapes itself. It’s wherever political strategies are planned, movies made, books published, art exhibits mounted…wherever people think, speak, or create our shared forms of self-expression (145, Fraser). Fashion has expanded, covering grounds unrelated to the “it dress of the moment”, and has gained bits of recognition from the upper social echelons of intellect, political monotony and tradition, who set the standards for futility and “real substance”. However, these bits of recognition haven’t quite validated the legitimacy of fashion in modern life. Fraser, in <em>The Fashionable Mind</em> argues, “the greatest disservice that fashion does is carelessly turn life’s most precious and fragile assets into marketable products of transient worth” (159, Fraser). Fraser simply doesn’t understand fashion’s operative, but most basic duty in society, as an outlet for inner expression. Throughout <em>The Fashionable Mind</em>, she refers to fashion in the largest and most commercial scale possible, forgetting that fashion occurs on minute and personal levels as well. Fashion does not market life’s most fragile assets at a commercial level. Fashion simply welcomes the assets as individual and unique, but still acceptable. Fashion provides a stage for the fragile to be strong, the conventionally unappealing to be ravishing, and the aged to be young again. Fashion gives second, third and fourth chances to our assets, which some would label, tarnished or outdated. This is, in essence, the beauty and charm of fashion.<br /><br />Fashion allows us to defy stereotypes and ideas about the ways we should and should not live our lives. Many argue that fashion can be deceiving because the outer appearance is not always consistent with the inner being and their principles, but, why must it? Who set the standard for the idea that our outsides must coincide completely with the person we are on the inside? Why can’t a teenage girl, who gets stage-fright in front of audiences exceeding five people dress boldly, exuding a specific opinion on the way people should carry themselves? Is she deceiving people simply because her fashion choices are bold, or should her appearance be interpreted as an aspiration, alter ego or person she wished she embodied in other areas of her existence? Fashion would say no.<br /><br />Fashion is one of the few popular entities in modern life, which fosters an environment free of monotony and actually welcomes inconsistencies. Fashion even goes as far as to question inconsistency and what makes two or more things consistent. This could cause people like Kennedy Fraser to blame fashion for its infiltration into politics and intellectual matters. According to Fraser, “political minds, like fashionable minds, rarely look hard at themselves or at the real world. Instead, isolated by vanity and celebrity, they search for the latest fashion in issues, hoping to latch onto it in time to turn it to their own advantage” (158, Fraser). Fashion embraces change, and a democratic society, like America shouldn’t be afraid to emulate this. In fact, it should want to emulate this. In <em>The Empire of Fashion: Dressing Modern Democracy</em>, Lipovetsky emphasizes his opinion that “fashion is less a sign of class ambition than a way out of the world of tradition. It is one of the mirrors that allows us to see…the negation of the age-old power of the traditional past…the celebration of the social present” (4, Lipovetsky). Fashion forces people to examine themselves in terms of their willingness to embrace change and defy cultural restrictions. Negating the traditional past brings forth empowerment and newness that cannot be found elsewhere.<br /><br />Part of human nature is to generalize and create invisible boxes and labels to organize experiences, people, cultures, social classes and events. Too often we, in our limited thinking, create polarities for the contents of these invisible boxes. We think two-dimensionally and process everything according to its measuring up to one standard or the extreme opposite, never realizing that there is an existing middle-ground. Fashion endorses, and in fact, is, this middle, free of label grey area. “The third sex can be thus assimilated to either the male or female pole of the hypothetical binarism: in either case, it disappears” (10, Garber). Transvestitism is one entity that has embraced the idea of defying polarity and categorization humans naturally partake in. The “third sex” refers to individuals who are considered or consider themselvs to be neither women nor men Fashion, like transvestitism allows the dresser to indulge in a middle area, which doesn’t place them under a label, and actually confirms its acceptance. Lipovetsky says, “where gender-related fashion is concerned, that statement is clearly unacceptable: when women wear pants, they are not seeking to resemble men, they are attempting to offer an alternate image of women…not mimicry of the other, but reaffirmation of a more subtle difference accentuated by the cut of the clothes” (115, Lipovetsky). Lipovetsky makes a great point about categorizations and people’s interpretation of fashion’s intentions. Sometimes, fashion is just about presenting an alternate view of an image so one-sided, it doesn’t leave any room for change. The dissymmetry of masculine and feminine appearance, may be mitigated by changes in what masculine and feminine are, but ridding society and fashion of polarities, extremes and traditions would only equate the extraordinary with the ordinary and the mundane with the spectacular.<br /><br />To some, fashion can act as a special access key that allows the exploration of identity and the experience of fragments of different social classes, ethnic backgrounds, geographic locations, eras, professions and political movements. Fashion addresses the fundamental human need to belong, to identify with a group of others similar to ourselves. This encompasses particular lifestyles, religions, professions, attitudes, and in Marjorie Garber’s case, genders. “What I will be contending and seeking to demonstrate, is that the transvestite is the figure of and for that crisis, the uncanny supplement that marks the place for desire” (28, Garber). Garber uses a key word: desire. Fashion is the place in our life where we can play to execute our desires. Fashion tells the masses that it is okay to be a professional man or woman, but be interested in certain fabrics, textiles, eras or fetishes. It’s the only place we can leave ourselves for a specific time, become another person or simply empower ourselves and come back. “The cult of fantasy that is manifested in fashion” is the preponderate component of its attractiveness and as long as it continues to allow men and women to execute their fantasies, it will be culturally, socially, politically and intellectually legitimate.<br /><br />Fashion, despite its reaching the maximum of its trajectory is still viewed as superficial and extremely frivolous. Author, Kennedy Fraser attacks fashion for this very reason labeling supporters of fashion, materialistic and shallow, only caring about outer appearance, instead of substance. Gilles Lipovetsky, author of <em>The Empire of Fashion: Dressing Modern Democracy</em> repudiates the argument of anti-fashion authors like Fraser, arguing the importance of fashion in Western democracy. He expounds on gender roles, seduction and the history of fashion spanning over 2000 years as a pertinent form of discourse. Marjorie Garber, in <em>Vested Interests</em> emphasizes the consistent social curiosity about transvestites. She discusses gender roles, the third sex and humans’ need to categorize and place a label on everything we come into contact with.<br /><br />Fashion has proven itself to be powerful in modern society, but proving itself to be credible and useful are the next endeavors ahead. Fashion is omnipresent, but there are still questions regarding its intellectual legitimacy, and there always will be. People tend to fear the truth, and if fashion truly is a mirror for people to look into, they would be frightened by the monotony and homogeneity staring back at them.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3870500923799736991?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-76797387410801958102008-12-31T15:04:00.016-05:002008-12-31T18:57:58.108-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvQ29Ot91I/AAAAAAAAB80/rH08iwJ48Ns/s1600-h/vogueitalcover1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286048230217217874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvQ29Ot91I/AAAAAAAAB80/rH08iwJ48Ns/s400/vogueitalcover1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Vogue Italia has always been known as the more edgy, avante-garde big sister of boring ol' Amerivan Vogue. The dichotomy stems, partly, from differences in American and European cultures, as well as America's long-time inferiority to Europe. Vogue Italia has conjured some talk this year, first, with their All-Black Issue, which turned out a major, international success (that's another post) and secondly when the publication, turned down a a risquee Steven Miesel shoot, which was eventually picked up by V Magazine. The shoot was influenced by "dogging", the British term for public sex, and deemed "too sexual" to run in Italian Vogue.<br /><br />Lastly, in November, a beautiful 34-page spread, inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Persona, a seaside lesbian vacation, with Susan Sontag, was published. The editorial, <em>Cottage In Riva Al Mare</em> (“Cottage by the sea”) consists of beautiful shots and actual storytelling, an element American Vogue lacks, of two lovers, who play dominoes, make love, cry, read, enjoying one another's company in a simple, yet intimate way. Ending with a shot of 21 year-old German, Katrin Thormann clutching her suitcase, their relationship/friendship/romance doesn't seem to survive their getaway. Meisel, who has photographed every cover of Vogue Italia for many years now, illustrates beauty through a relationship dynamic, lacking eroticism, all sexual connotations, yet in a strange way, all feeling. At the same time, there's so much feeling. Enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286048431758059986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvRCsBzKdI/AAAAAAAAB88/MQNrD0MGAFk/s400/voguetial2.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286048640585911922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvRO1-PTnI/AAAAAAAAB9E/iVeGCEYg0To/s400/vogueital3.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286048817336868354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvRZIa83gI/AAAAAAAAB9M/lz6w3hXFRxo/s400/vogueital4.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286049115458491474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvRqfAr1FI/AAAAAAAAB9U/04omD1pG1wg/s400/vogueital5.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286050078932627650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvSikO0cMI/AAAAAAAAB9k/sG6o6vULC6Y/s400/vogueital7.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286052249813694770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvUg7ZMuTI/AAAAAAAAB90/hW2eW5A3CaA/s400/vogueital6.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286052581105779650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvU0NjYw8I/AAAAAAAAB98/518rxuVzyiY/s400/vogueital8.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286053049603161682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvVPe13flI/AAAAAAAAB-E/mS-DuLPL0mA/s400/vogueital9.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286053416992555106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVvVk3eUwGI/AAAAAAAAB-M/CDDjuYJinmo/s400/vogueital10.jpg" border="0" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7679738741080195810?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-62683184398335766902008-12-25T10:00:00.000-05:002008-12-25T10:00:01.245-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVMr91w4dDI/AAAAAAAAB8g/m_8xBNwt7gg/s1600-h/Victorias-Secret-Leopard-Santa_12831777.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283615129239843890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVMr91w4dDI/AAAAAAAAB8g/m_8xBNwt7gg/s400/Victorias-Secret-Leopard-Santa_12831777.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6268318439833576690?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-33112705646272760542008-12-24T08:52:00.003-05:002008-12-24T08:54:20.597-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVI-zq7nWMI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/bfhWzX6cMnA/s1600-h/fashion+mind.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283354370277595330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVI-zq7nWMI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/bfhWzX6cMnA/s400/fashion+mind.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>In choosing a name and preface for this blog, I immediately remembered a book I read my freshman year of college called, The Fashionable Mind:Reflections on Fashion, 1970-1982, written by Kennedy Fraser, in which she questions the intellectual legitimacy of art forms like fashion and emphasizes their child-like frivolity. Fraser calls fashion, "fundamentally materialistic and utilitarian. Its tendency to view perception and reflection as commodities, ideas as merchandise, and words as promotional tools." Really Kennedy??? </div><br /><div>So, I now pose the questions to you, my readers. What does fashion mean to you? Does it serve any importance aside from the obvious- to supply us with clothing? Does the world of fashion merit political, social and intellectual legitimacy or is it all about that really hot Balenciaga bag? It's more than Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior and Poiret. It's more than bell-bottoms, skinny jeans, boot-cut and pedal pushers. Fashion encompasses more than we think. It's is all around us. It's in the sky, walking next to us on the street, in the front seat of a cab and even on the crowded 6 train, headed to the Upper East Side on a Monday morning. Fashion stands for change. It encourages, promotes and even provokes change. I agree with Fraser's remarks concerning fashion's omnipresence, but I don't see its omnipresence as a signifier of something negative. I see it as a positive that we sometimes need to escape the physical world and, in a sense, play with and our desires. That's exactly what fashion allows us to do.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3311270564627276054?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-40039808250226036722008-12-23T09:30:00.002-05:002008-12-23T22:48:20.050-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDqmwpH_JI/AAAAAAAAB8A/-pWYWeh2kE4/s1600-h/coclico-c-1222.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282980314518912146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDqmwpH_JI/AAAAAAAAB8A/-pWYWeh2kE4/s200/coclico-c-1222.jpg" border="0" /></a>Leave it to Coclico to remove us from our daily Barney's, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf and random sample sale quests for great holiday finds. The relatively-new footwear brand prides itself around an earth-friendly or the more fashionable, "eco-friendly" design philosophy, by sourcing fabrics and leathers that are biodegradable, renewable, recycled and/or locally produced. Designer, Sandra Canseller, on <a href="http://www.shopcoclico.com/">Coclico's website</a>, notes using "more vegetable tanned leathers this season. these leathers have a beautiful, hand-finished patina from tanning agents derived from bark, fruit and seeds. and they are processed with modern techniques to keep the tanning process more clean." This a risky step for a smaller, lesser-known designer to take, but we commend Canseller's vision, which seems to transcend shoes and fashion itself. Visit her website for more Coclico, as well as Mike and Chris, Maloles and Marcello Toshi.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/shopcoclico.com">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4003980825022603672?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-32980815401413807822008-12-23T08:20:00.003-05:002008-12-23T08:31:44.506-05:00<p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDl_7ypTNI/AAAAAAAAB74/L_GL7ntc7V8/s1600-h/mcqueen2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282975249450224850" style="WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDl_7ypTNI/AAAAAAAAB74/L_GL7ntc7V8/s400/mcqueen2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDl20C4UBI/AAAAAAAAB7w/ELhInSTUINA/s1600-h/mcqueen1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282975092752011282" style="WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SVDl20C4UBI/AAAAAAAAB7w/ELhInSTUINA/s400/mcqueen1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">It must be Christmas time in New York City! WWD released these shots of <a href="http://thefashionablemind.blogspot.com/2008/11/fashion-talks-alexander-mcqueen-for.html">Alexander McQueen's diffusion line for Target</a>, which is set to be in stores March of 2009. Months ago, we were warned by their reporters to expect pieces consistent with his rock 'n' roll aesthetic, but who could have imagined those red shoes (pictured on right)?? WWD wrote:</p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">"</span><em>McQ Alexander McQueen for Target will feature lightweight sweaters, skinny jeans, bubble dresses, slim skirts and cuffed shorts. Signature pieces include a coated cotton poplin black trench, a rock ’n’ roll gray denim cropped studded jacket, a men’s wear-inspired tuxedo blazer and a color-blocked one-shoulder dress with bubble hem. The collection also will include swimwear and cotton voile print scarves. Price points were not yet available. The collection has a muted color palette of black, white, gray and tan with accents of cobalt blue and bright pink. Studs and mesh give items an edge. Graphic prints and silk-screen photographs give tunics, dresses and T-shirts visual interest. The Leila silk-screen T-shirt with a necklace collar was designed for The Duke Spirit lead singer, while other band members are immortalized on a sleeveless jersey T-shirt.</em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">"<span style="font-size:78%;"></span></span></p></span><p align="left">So, McQueen has kept his promise and has once again, delivered a collection we can swoon over until its store delivery. Let's just wait to see if he held up his end of the bargain in terms of price. We all know that's a priority right about now...</p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wwd.com">Photo Source</a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3298081540141380782?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-21560146916549828722008-12-19T12:30:00.000-05:002008-12-19T12:30:00.485-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhjUiPypOI/AAAAAAAAB7o/S2nMuZL3efU/s1600-h/riri"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhjUiPypOI/AAAAAAAAB7o/S2nMuZL3efU/s400/riri" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280579767533479138" border="0" /></a><a href="http://fabsugar.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2156014691654982872?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-86786624539053875872008-12-18T11:30:00.000-05:002008-12-18T11:30:00.912-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfR11rJX4I/AAAAAAAAB4w/WeMcTQPvQ0I/s1600-h/lonneke+engel"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfR11rJX4I/AAAAAAAAB4w/WeMcTQPvQ0I/s400/lonneke+engel" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280419810986516354" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8678662453905387587?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-19338030659636331412008-12-17T14:30:00.001-05:002008-12-17T14:30:01.155-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhUrHF6fLI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/0oYkTQYTaEQ/s1600-h/who+wore+it+beter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhUrHF6fLI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/0oYkTQYTaEQ/s400/who+wore+it+beter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280563662706867378" border="0" /></a><a href="http://fabsugar.com/2608430"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1933803065963633141?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-91091352168410918032008-12-17T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-17T13:30:01.288-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhSWU8y5PI/AAAAAAAAB64/ZSaDCwdQbJ4/s1600-h/c56ddebb6a81e2fa9b42211b038d10a4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 390px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhSWU8y5PI/AAAAAAAAB64/ZSaDCwdQbJ4/s400/c56ddebb6a81e2fa9b42211b038d10a4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280561106626209010" border="0" /></a><a href="http://fabsugar.com/2567942"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-9109135216841091803?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-68369981687843734282008-12-17T12:30:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:30:01.179-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhR9bnSrgI/AAAAAAAAB6o/BMTRfmIYdLk/s1600-h/dior"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhR9bnSrgI/AAAAAAAAB6o/BMTRfmIYdLk/s400/dior" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280560678918336002" border="0" /></a>If you're heading over the the world's romance capital, be sure to stop by the Dior Homme store to find yourself surrounded by 9,000 black butterflies, courtesy of Italian artist, Andrea Mastrovito. Commissioned by Dior Homme’s artistic director, Kris Van Assche, the installation was inspired by the fashion house's Fall/Winter 2008 collection, which also paid homage, in a dark, masculine way, to the fluttery creatures. Book your trip soon, because the instillation will remain up only until the end of this month.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhSDwGqCiI/AAAAAAAAB6w/PM_DXdEMnwI/s1600-h/dior+2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhSDwGqCiI/AAAAAAAAB6w/PM_DXdEMnwI/s400/dior+2" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280560787497814562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhR0uQC-mI/AAAAAAAAB6g/kb5-YtRvncs/s1600-h/diorhom2+.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhR0uQC-mI/AAAAAAAAB6g/kb5-YtRvncs/s400/diorhom2+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280560529302288994" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6836998168784373428?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-61322939075221992002008-12-17T11:30:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:30:00.675-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhJ2ZyHD8I/AAAAAAAAB6Q/RU2ipmcvUII/s1600-h/fishes+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhJ2ZyHD8I/AAAAAAAAB6Q/RU2ipmcvUII/s400/fishes+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280551762074734530" border="0" /></a>We're on a roll today with stories about food being encased by or being sewn into our favorite year-'round accessories. It's only appropriate that I introduce another designer, who uses gross, yet interesting materials in her designs. Jewelry designer Robin Humphrey of <a href="http://www.robincharlotte.com/">Charlotte Robin</a> trawls for fish and sea horses that have passed on to Fish Heaven at local pet shops, and captures "the raw beauty of discarded creatures collected from nature...". She encases the fish in resin belt buckles, pendants and earrings, targeting the consumer looking for "opulent treasures". You know what they say: <span style="font-style: italic;">one pet shop's trash is a fashionista's treasure</span>. But seriously, would you wear recycled fish jewelry? I promise, I'm done with the gross food/animal/smelly posts for today...<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.robincharlotte.com/">Photo Sources</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6132293907522199200?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-30709152160706060292008-12-17T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:30:01.376-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfRmqk38BI/AAAAAAAAB4o/Hmx4uwFwHDc/s1600-h/hana+soukupova"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfRmqk38BI/AAAAAAAAB4o/Hmx4uwFwHDc/s400/hana+soukupova" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280419550309380114" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3070915216070606029?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-7392760964871885872008-12-17T09:30:00.004-05:002008-12-18T17:41:13.980-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhBq2DA_dI/AAAAAAAAB5I/WPvASahWWWY/s1600-h/chanel"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280542767410380242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 212px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhBq2DA_dI/AAAAAAAAB5I/WPvASahWWWY/s400/chanel" border="0" /></a>This should brighten up your day. <a href="http://www.nwudesign.com/index/index.html">Nancy Wu</a>, student at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA created this 100% beef jerky Chanel purse for a project centralized around designer goods. Wu, brilliantly, used humor to design and create the purse, which was hand-sewn together. It looks to me like distressed or weathered snakeskin- and I love it. But, it's still kind of gross. Can you image how it smells?? Next!<br /><br />Wu is also responsible for another project called, "Nike Remixed and Recut", in which she employs undeniably innovative craftsmanship to redefine the parameters of traditional sportswear. Is she genius or what?? <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br /></div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhGCfk3srI/AAAAAAAAB54/jrkJrLnSuAQ/s1600-h/wu4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280547571741733554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhGCfk3srI/AAAAAAAAB54/jrkJrLnSuAQ/s400/wu4.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhF7T62w0I/AAAAAAAAB5w/0wp9eGqTPAE/s1600-h/wu+5"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280547448353637186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhF7T62w0I/AAAAAAAAB5w/0wp9eGqTPAE/s400/wu+5" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhGNPItT9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/7FjL41GC_a8/s1600-h/wu6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280547756307206098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhGNPItT9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/7FjL41GC_a8/s400/wu6.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.nwudesign.com/index/index.html"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Photo Sources</span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUhGNPItT9I/AAAAAAAAB6A/7FjL41GC_a8/s1600-h/wu6.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-739276096487188587?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-59538999457947108102008-12-16T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T17:30:00.582-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfRba09tQI/AAAAAAAAB4g/4dtSt6UuKnw/s1600-h/12m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfRba09tQI/AAAAAAAAB4g/4dtSt6UuKnw/s400/12m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280419357103338754" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5953899945794710810?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-58810290711256485802008-12-16T15:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T15:30:06.795-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbRROFjItI/AAAAAAAAB24/Tul-AW2Lm2o/s1600-h/KArl"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280137706907837138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbRROFjItI/AAAAAAAAB24/Tul-AW2Lm2o/s200/KArl" border="0" /></a><br />"<i>very</i> <span style="font-size:180%;">Emily Dickinson</span> ... In fact it's almost <span style="font-size:180%;">Puritanical</span>. For me it's a new form of <span style="font-size:180%;">modesty</span>."<br /><br />- <span style="font-size:180%;">Karl Lagerfeld</span> on his Vermont Home, in <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,595828,00.html">German weekly, De Zeit</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,595828,00.html" target="_blank"><i><br /></i></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5881029071125648580?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-3017024731423312332008-12-16T14:30:00.002-05:002008-12-16T16:10:44.866-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbWRjZaTFI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/2exe3BxLhuk/s1600-h/kai_milla_300x400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280143210186427474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbWRjZaTFI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/2exe3BxLhuk/s400/kai_milla_300x400.jpg" border="0" /></a>Come Inauguration day, fashionistas around the country will be rushing home to get a look at what Michelle Obama will be wearing on thie historic night. Her sartorial choices have been plastered all over the internet, and designers have, in fact, submitted sketches of what they would dress America's next first lady in, having the opportunity. It will be a truly exciting night for a multitude of reasons.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span>Designer Kai Milla, who has dressed stars from Oprah to Petra Nemcova, created her new Inaugural 2009 collection with our future first lady in mind. “The designs are elegant yet provocative, demure yet flirty, and perpetually flattering,” Milla says. “Mrs. Obama has a style the modern woman can relate to, this timeless appeal, and I think that’s something a lot of women are attracted to. We all have families and kids, and we need pieces that are wearable.” Milla empasizes her wanting to see Mrs. Obama ina jewel-tone number, which accentuates her figure. “Her tall frame is a designer’s dream,” she says. “She can do an off-the-shoulder look, or even a backless dress. I would love to see her in a structured silhouette.” She even mentioned the omnipresent Jackie-O comparison. "I’m really excited to see the incredible style Mrs. Obama will bring. I think she’ll be the Jackie O. of her era — definitely a trend-setter.”<span style="font-size:78%;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Can you image Michelle Obama in this dress? I die!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-301702473142331233?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-51448520847149072782008-12-16T13:30:00.001-05:002008-12-16T13:30:01.079-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbg_vkZbbI/AAAAAAAAB3o/PswrOsp4_KQ/s1600-h/gap"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 345px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbg_vkZbbI/AAAAAAAAB3o/PswrOsp4_KQ/s400/gap" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280154998843993522" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=26677&amp;pid=498601">Photo Source</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5144852084714907278?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-12953950651656159952008-12-16T12:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T12:30:01.013-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbaNNygMiI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/400D52IDfbc/s1600-h/A+wang+3+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbaNNygMiI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/400D52IDfbc/s400/A+wang+3+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280147533713125922" border="0" /></a>Out with the distressed leather, slashed tights and ripped tees. Alexander Wang has shown a different side of his design aesthetic to the world of fashion with his 2009 pre-fall collection. She showed strong shoulders, with some subtle, some not, bustier details. "A louche kind of sexy," he replied when asked about this collection. "It's time to bring sexy back," he added. The recent CFDA/<span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue</span> Fashion Fund winner substituted mesh and perforated leather with slim-leg trousers and short-sleeve tees that come from the same family as his typical grunge looks, but the more sophisticated side of the family. It was a melting pot of lush velvets, which we just informed you was an <a href="http://thefashionablemind.blogspot.com/2008/12/trend-alert-velvet-rope.html">upcoming major trend</a>, cocktail dresses and see-through fabrics, all geared towards the minimalistic, thrown-together look Wang does so well. Style.com even notes this collection as the maturation of this young designer. We can still see these looks on Erin Wasson, as well as on Carine Roitfeld, which means the designer is truly 'growing up'.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><a href="http://style.com"><br />Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1295395065165615995?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-38286221466504824242008-12-16T11:30:00.002-05:002008-12-16T16:09:14.039-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfP6euBPnI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/kh1YTSLwcDs/s1600-h/gareth_pugh.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280417691700641394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfP6euBPnI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/kh1YTSLwcDs/s320/gareth_pugh.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />According to WWD, London designer, Gareth Pugh has joined the ranks of Rick Owens, announcing that he will debut a men's collection next month during Paris Fashion Week. I guess they don't feel hindered by the crappy economy. How tenacious! Pugh has put men in his runway shows in the past, but neglected to in his last collection, which showed in Paris. He's also never showed a fullout men's collection. Carlos Miele, Matthew Williamson, Christophe Decarnin and Roland Mouret have all, within the past month, announced plans to launch menswear collections, but Pugh, who is, by far, the least commercial of them all has surprised the fashion world with these plans, which were revealed only after the official announcement of the Paris Men’s Fashion Week schedule yesterday. This is a very risky time to being expanding your brand, as Fendi, Valentino and Marni have all cancelled their men's shows, pointing the blame finger at the economy. According to Fashionista, Zac Posen announced the cancelling of his diffusion line, despite his wanting to do so for the longest time. Looks like it's time to cut back Pugh and Owens... but, if you say so... Maybe the goth stock is going up???<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/gareth_pugh.jpg">Photo Source</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3828622146650482424?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-21578957590828368682008-12-16T10:33:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:35:05.908-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfKf7ClFLI/AAAAAAAAB4I/6rJ0Zg-0UJ8/s1600-h/betsjohnson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUfKf7ClFLI/AAAAAAAAB4I/6rJ0Zg-0UJ8/s400/betsjohnson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280411737888462002" border="0" /></a><br />Looks like feminine frills and glitter aren't exempt from the wrath of the American economy. Betsey Johnson is the most recent designer cancelling her biannual runway show at the Bryant Park tents, where she's shown her collection to 1,000 retail buyers, media and celebrities for the last five seasons. Staging a show at the tents can cost upwards from $100,000 for production and bookings fees. According to a spokesperson, Ms. Johnson still plans to put on a runway show or presentation, but hasn't decided on a venue or format.<br /><br />We learned yesterday afternoon that Carmen Marc Valvo, also, has decided not to stage a runway show in February at the tents, citing cost as one of a few factors. Valvo has shown eveningwear, swimwear and separates at Bryant Park over the last 10 years and is currently looking for a more cost-effective method of presenting his Fall 2009 collection, says Frank Pulice, Valvo's vice president of communications. “We didn’t know if we would have the audience we felt we needed to justify the cost of putting on that show — stores are cutting back on sending buyers to the shows, there’s less and less press coming,” says Mr. Pulice. He noted that the company saw a 25% decrease in attendence at September's show. “We didn’t feel it was worth the effort that was going to go into it.” The deisnger hasn't made any plans yet, but is thinking about a presentation-style cocktail party, in which models will wear the collection, while mingling with the crowd. “People can can come and go or stay for a couple of hours and enjoy themselves — it’ll be a more inviting venue,” says Mr. Pulice. He also added, “And we’d love for people to see the craftsmanship close up — in the tents, you don’t get to see the craftmanship that goes into it.” Pulice estimated that executing this more intimate presentation could cut the cost of production by 50%. I say, do it Valvo. Who wouldn't want to mingle with five-eleven glamazons...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2157895759082836868?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-31784816808425497282008-12-16T10:30:00.001-05:002008-12-16T10:30:00.176-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbUHuB1w8I/AAAAAAAAB3I/flwCuOjk3_o/s1600-h/christian-siriano.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUbUHuB1w8I/AAAAAAAAB3I/flwCuOjk3_o/s200/christian-siriano.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280140842218406850" border="0" /></a>Christian Siriano, winner of Project Runway, doesn't seem to have been inhibited at all by his Spring 2009 collection not being picked up by any major department stores. At Z100 Jingle Ball's Gift Lounge on Friday night, Siriano revealed to editors at <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/12/christian_sirianos_fall_2009_c.html">The Cut</a>, the inspiration behind his new line, which will debut on New York runways in less than ten weeks (YAY). "It's a bit inspired by Egypt, but more like the colors of the desert. It's really warm, it's really badass. Strong, like rock. It's hot. It's beautiful. He also said we shouldn't expect anything too literal, "like no Cleopatra." Siriano really knows how to sell his line to us. And speaking of selling, he mentioned being pleased with how his Spring 09 collection sold in retail. "It was a tough season, but you know what, for me, for our season, it went really well. Maybe because I'm new and it's still exciting. People are still shopping my clothes, so it's good."<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://thegoodlifelookbook.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/christian-siriano.jpg">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3178481680842549728?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-13020128857431629872008-12-15T11:30:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:30:00.526-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZ4SJWISUI/AAAAAAAAB2w/ui8ceHvOCVw/s1600-h/GioBParis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280039866280200514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZ4SJWISUI/AAAAAAAAB2w/ui8ceHvOCVw/s400/GioBParis.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YrJPWxG0uQE/SUI7xrK_muI/AAAAAAAAISo/f2CXxnjwBug/s1600-h/GioBParis.jpg">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1302012885743162987?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-60965446178521289222008-12-15T10:30:00.001-05:002008-12-15T10:33:01.638-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZz7GSLlII/AAAAAAAAB2o/O5T5GpkiG_o/s1600-h/johscar.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280035072274830466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZz7GSLlII/AAAAAAAAB2o/O5T5GpkiG_o/s200/johscar.bmp" border="0" /></a>Rumors have emerged today that Scarlett Johannson would front the Spring 2009 Dolce &amp; Gabbana ad campaign, which has already been shot by dynamic duo, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. According to Style.com, all details remain under wraps as no one is sure whether or not Johannson was shot for the fragrance or clothing. Johannson's being shot for the Italian mega-house, comes right on the heels of confirmations of Katie Holmes posing for Miu Miu, and Madonna for Louis Vuitton. Either way we've begun to see an interesting trend, which has dumped the young, stick-thin model for the more voluptuous, star-powered celebrity. Seriously, this is a conflict on a continuum. It's been occurring for decades and I don't think Johannson's phased by it. After all, she's shot with L'Oreal as well as Louis Vuitton- the girl is quite experienced. These images should appear on the internet any day now. We've already seen <a href="http://thefashionablemind.blogspot.com/2008/12/madonnas-louis-vuitton-ads-are-out.html">Madonna's Louis Vuitton</a> images... Good luck ScarJo! <div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://punapeakroonikad.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/scarlett-johansson-1.jpg">Photo Source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6096544617852128922?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-84630652372127833112008-12-15T09:30:00.002-05:002008-12-15T17:34:17.934-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZxKWUzG6I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/Omgc94vHzfQ/s1600-h/calvin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280032035743931298" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 196px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUZxKWUzG6I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/Omgc94vHzfQ/s200/calvin.jpg" border="0" /></a>For the last week and a half, while the world continued their holiday shopping, budgeted their expenses and prepared for the New Year, designers quietly showed their pre-fall colections to the industry's editors, jounalists and celebrities in New York City. Francisco Costa of Calvin Klein, always seems to ride the tide between masculinity and femininity, as well as the soft and the hard. The simplicity of his prefall collection was quite keeping with his aesthetic, but fell more on the masculine end of the scale. Black and white were the dominant choices for Costa, but emerald green also made a few scarce appearances, punctuated by blocks of pleating, leather, silk and velvet. Models injected life into high waist tapered leg pants, military jackets, and skinny pencil skirts blended with platform pumps and strapped in ankle booties. Angular sleeves, folding and geometric pleating signified an underlying focus on tailoring in this collection, one that stands as one of our favorite of the pre-fall season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8463065237212783311?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-58440411287168630942008-12-12T16:30:00.003-05:002008-12-12T16:57:28.959-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHP14RYD1I/AAAAAAAAB2I/e9zwbPhjcEw/s1600-h/Gucci_fake_saved_from_mugger_NYPost.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278728762800213842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHP14RYD1I/AAAAAAAAB2I/e9zwbPhjcEw/s320/Gucci_fake_saved_from_mugger_NYPost.jpg" border="0" /></a>Harlem resident, Marie Conde is one feisty woman. When three men on a New York subway grabbed her counterfeit Gucci purse last month, she not only ran after them, but held two of them down until police officers arrived at the scene. "I didn't even have money in my purse," she said. "I had my green card and papers that I didn't want to lose. It wasn't about the money, it was about the papers.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span>Kelly Cutrone, founder of People's Revolution, a fashion public relations firm, has rewarded the bravery of Conde, showering her with multiple early Christmas gifts. "I saw a picture of this girl and I saw one tough mama!" Conde received 2 Longchamp bags (one of orange leather worth $315, and a canvas tote designed by designer Jeremy Scott), two sets of Alex and Ani Spiritual Armor Bangles worth $316, a manicure, pedicure and massage at Zen Day Spa worth $110 and dinner for two at the Soho Grand.<span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span></span>Um, any volunteers to help me stage a heist to grab the attention of Cutrone? You bring the ski-mask. I will bring a knockoff -something. I'll just go to Forever 21. Should be easy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5844041128716863094?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-48488374556836500092008-12-12T15:30:00.005-05:002008-12-12T15:40:59.790-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUG6iqqu4kI/AAAAAAAAB1I/-Bv4jwuB8Vw/s1600-h/bluefly_gossipgirl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278705342986773058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUG6iqqu4kI/AAAAAAAAB1I/-Bv4jwuB8Vw/s400/bluefly_gossipgirl.jpg" border="0" /></a>I couldn't resist posting this after reading <a href="http://www.bryanboy.com/bryanboy_le_superstar_fab/2008/12/bluefly-at-gossip-girl.html#comments">Bryan Boy's</a> commentary on the CW's blunder. During monday's episode of Gossip Girl, <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/">Bluefly</a> tried to pull a fast one on all of us. He called it "shameless marketing placement" and I couldn't help but agree. But then again, maybe it's not shameless. Maybe its just ineffective. I bet 90% of viewers didn't even catch the Bluefly shopping bag., which brings me to question the importance of that sector of marketing/advertising.<br /><br />Well, Bryan Boy went on to rant that this tacky case of product placement was "interesting because Bluefly.com is an online store selling discounted past-season designer clothing. Does Bluefly even have retail locations to warant a paper bag?" Actually, being an avid Bluefly windowshopper, I know that they send shopping bags out with every purchase to imporove the experience of online shopping.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>Wait, so does this mean Serena van der Wooden shops on Bluefly? Has the unstable economy begun to impact Manhattan's elite? We're all in trouble now...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4848837455683650009?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-60092576518259219092008-12-12T14:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T14:30:00.196-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHL43xaqMI/AAAAAAAAB1w/Qob_p87w_z8/s1600-h/Xiaoyi+Dai"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHL43xaqMI/AAAAAAAAB1w/Qob_p87w_z8/s400/Xiaoyi+Dai" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278724416159262914" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6009257651825921909?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-56891626893996937372008-12-12T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T13:30:00.687-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHLZ6ZBEWI/AAAAAAAAB1o/Nm1rHfXzemY/s1600-h/bag"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHLZ6ZBEWI/AAAAAAAAB1o/Nm1rHfXzemY/s400/bag" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278723884286284130" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;startValue=1&amp;selectedProductColor=&amp;sortby=&amp;id=15510654&amp;parentid=W_ACC_BAGS&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=12&amp;navAction=jump&amp;color="><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5689162689399693737?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-84889735475785018312008-12-12T12:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T12:30:00.576-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHFNSkybsI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TwdPjmGrV9g/s1600-h/mischa"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHFNSkybsI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TwdPjmGrV9g/s200/mischa" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278717070370041538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">On her likes, dislikes and definition of personal style:</span><br />“I think that personal sense of style is all about being individual and wearing whatever makes you feel comfortable — as quirky or as normal and safe as you want to be.” “I like quirkiness in people,” she explains. “And I like people who just dress like what suits them and their personality.”<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How would she describe her own look?</span><br />“It’s just kind of eclectic and all over the place.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">On her fashion icons:</span><br />“I think my favorite fashion icons have always been women of the ’70s – real rock &amp; roll chicks like Anita Pallenberg and Marianne Faithfull.”<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8488973547578501831?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-10996202151351131362008-12-12T11:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T11:30:00.510-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHCiPnzpRI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/PJTgwZcGTJc/s1600-h/katie_holmes_300x400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUHCiPnzpRI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/PJTgwZcGTJc/s320/katie_holmes_300x400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278714131819767058" border="0" /></a>Katie Holmes, as I've mentioned before, has emerged as what some like to call, a fashion icon. She's beginning to take chances with her sartorial choices, dressing for her age, and maturing in numerous ways before our very eyes. We've officially entered award season, and I began to think: If there was an Oscars, for fashion/style, Katie Holmes would be holding weight in the Best Transformation category. Alongside her would probably be Rihanna. Anyway, People mag pictured her a few weeks ago, stepping out into the cold with tights, denim shorts, boots, and a scarf and blazer.<br /><br />This has always been a touchy subject for me, because I tend to completely disregard the weather and dress however I want. This does cause problems, as I'm currently sitting at my laptop, sneezing, coughing and popping Tylenol every 2 hours. So, what do you think? Never mind cute- is this practical or appropriate?? Would you complete your winter ensemble with a pair of denim shorts, any shorts?<br /><a href="http://offtherack.peoplestylewatch.com/2008/12/11/would-you-wear-tights-with-shorts-like-katie/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1099620215135113136?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-50680809880563629502008-12-12T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T10:30:00.553-05:00<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUG6-uKlO-I/AAAAAAAAB1Q/QxGx3xAT6Lg/s1600-h/robert-clergerie-spring09-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 418px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUG6-uKlO-I/AAAAAAAAB1Q/QxGx3xAT6Lg/s400/robert-clergerie-spring09-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278705824962001890" border="0" /></a>I'm pretty sure that we can all agree that the word, <span style="font-style: italic;">recession</span>, is becoming quite annoying. Nevertheless, it's upon us, and as consumers and lovers of fashion, we must begin to make intelligent purchases. Less and less are shoppers buying products on impulse, but they're typically making lists before their shopping excursions, or going with a particular item in mind. Investment pieces are really important to surviving this economic downturn in style. This is where <a href="http://www.robertclergerie.fr/">Robert Clergerie's</a> Spring/Summer collection comes into play. Now, I don't love ALL the shoes in his collection, but I gasped for air when I saw that metallic brogue (bottom, left). I would happily wear those for the next 40 years if I had to and in this economy, I may have no choice. Which would you consider "investing in"??</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5068080988056362950?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-37250610494621266502008-12-12T09:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T09:30:01.018-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUGjX4av-qI/AAAAAAAAB04/xx8hfof85JE/s1600-h/velvetstreettrend_111008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUGjX4av-qI/AAAAAAAAB04/xx8hfof85JE/s400/velvetstreettrend_111008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278679868931832482" border="0" /></a>Nothing says <span style="font-style: italic;">holiday season</span> like bright velvets. With its silky smooth texture and glistening sheen, velvet is sure making a comeback this season. We saw them on the Fall 08' runways, but weren't quite sure whether or not they would completely catch on. My friends, they have. However, there's been a shift from the conventionally-styled velvet. Not only are we seeing the traditional velvet dress and the drab velvet top, but now, on runways and city streets, poeple are turning to veltet trousers, high-waisted shirts and even shorts. Way to be innovative, right?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUGiz1Eo7mI/AAAAAAAAB0w/xPN5sWDZOrA/s1600-h/111008_velvet_style.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUGiz1Eo7mI/AAAAAAAAB0w/xPN5sWDZOrA/s400/111008_velvet_style.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278679249558498914" border="0" /></a>As Bobby Vinton would say, "She wore blue velvet...", referring to a woman who broke his heart, I think we should all be that woman. Go out a find some luscious velvet for this holiday season. Natasha Poly (pictured above) did.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3725061049462126650?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-19826849877909229322008-12-11T13:50:00.000-05:002008-12-11T13:52:53.513-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUFatcWVz1I/AAAAAAAAB0o/bXXz22P0ayU/s1600-h/alt1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278599975005441874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUFatcWVz1I/AAAAAAAAB0o/bXXz22P0ayU/s320/alt1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Vogue</em> editor at large, Andre Leon Talley was seen at last week's Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein pre-fall shows wearing a hat emblazoned with rinestones spelling out 'OBAMA'. “I bought it from a man on the street who was selling these out of the trunk of his car,” said Talley, adding, “I’m ordering more for Christmas gifts!” He also noted that he plans to also order an cape with Barack Obama’s face in crystals across the back to wear to the presidential inauguration. Sounds fabulous, huh? He told repoters after he show that he purchased it on December 3, on his way to an Alvin Ailey benefit, from Gerald Matthews, a 31-year-old African-American wearing a peacoat embellished with Obama's silhouette across his back. Talley bought the ski cap on the spot, also jotting down Matthews' contact information for future purchases. “This is the first time I’ve become political with my fashion,” Talley told me. “But I feel like I have to. I couldn’t not. I never thought I would see an African-American man become President-Elect.”<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1982684987790922932?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-47397180823862064452008-12-11T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-11T13:30:00.550-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB9v-WpMMI/AAAAAAAAB0g/5-9Svs-XiKI/s1600-h/dirtydesigners.thumbnail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB9v-WpMMI/AAAAAAAAB0g/5-9Svs-XiKI/s400/dirtydesigners.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278357026423517378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Designer, Henry Holland, who heads his own line, House of Holland has unveiled the goodies of Donatella Versace, John Galliano, Agness Deyn and Karl Lagerfeld for the world to see. The drawings will be printed on T-shirts, which will be sold at Dover Street Market in London and on to <a href="http://www.houseofholland.co.uk/">www.houseofholland.co.uk</a> for £75. Finally you can wear your favorite designer for a fraction of the cost. More designers and models will be available after the initial debut.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4739718082386206445?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-82116813581975333752008-12-11T12:27:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:29:11.927-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB4y178R4I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/31MyfHBoWAY/s1600-h/Doo.+Ri"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278351578145507202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB4y178R4I/AAAAAAAAB0Q/31MyfHBoWAY/s320/Doo.+Ri" border="0" /></a>Doo Ri Chung, one of my favorite designers has announced her current project, a lower-priced line to be released next year. The Korean-American designer told WWD that in this line, she plans to incorporate her signature draping and feminine silhouettes, but in fabrics more appropriate for everyday wear. She mentioned jersey t-shirts and leather jackets in a statement, also explaining that the launch stems from her desire to broaden her price points. Dresses from her main line wholesale from $395 to $895 and tops from $250 to $675. But dresses from the new line will wholesale from $170 to $200 and tops from $80 to $119. “We are really hoping we can reach a broader range of stores,” Chung said. “I can’t really sell my main collection to a lot of wonderful stores. At that price point, your distribution can be completely broadened.” So, expect leather jackets, stretch leather leggings, silk screened T-shirts and jersey dresses, all of which can be potentially be wonderful items for Spring.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB8RuPe7-I/AAAAAAAAB0Y/75MW_hTmLbA/s1600-h/Doo+Ri"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278355407190814690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB8RuPe7-I/AAAAAAAAB0Y/75MW_hTmLbA/s400/Doo+Ri" border="0" /></a>There are no plans for a runway presentation for the diffusion line, which is a burgeoning option for designers looking to pinch pennies here and there. In similar news, Thakoon is launching a new capsule collection, called Thakoon Addition, which will offer less expensive versions of some of the designer’s signature designs. Next year Tuleh’s Bryan Bradley also plans to launch a lower-priced line called, Bryan Bradley. As we already know, Zac Posen plans to launch a secondary line with a to-be-determined debut date. We're swimming in rumors and confirmations of diffusion lines. Just too good to be true.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8211681358197533375?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-20187954439179601782008-12-11T11:30:00.001-05:002008-12-12T18:45:44.781-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB2lQ26hbI/AAAAAAAAB0I/KQG5uwVhGPs/s1600-h/the+ugliest+shoe+in+the+history+of+mankind.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278349145830753714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 210px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUB2lQ26hbI/AAAAAAAAB0I/KQG5uwVhGPs/s200/the+ugliest+shoe+in+the+history+of+mankind.jpg" border="0" /></a>Congratulations. You have officially witnessed the Ugliest Shoes In Mankind. Seriously. And how ironic that they come from the designer who, historically, has designed and produced some of the most beautiful shoes mankind has ever seen.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span>Number one, who even has the money to "invest" in these anymore? If there is some girl out there with Pocahontas and Bill Gates lineage, I think she would be the only one. Also, I think you would have to have a VERY LARGE discretionary spending budget to buy these just for a cheap thrill. And isn't this the point of trends? Proving that you can drop $1800 on a pair of ridiculous shoes you will never wear again. Everyone, there's definitely at least one Brighton Beach princess who is begging daddy for these right now. But what about you? Would YOU wear these Louboutins??<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod37710004&amp;parentId=cat294200&amp;masterId=cat208401&amp;index=21&amp;cmCat=cat000000cat200648cat203100cat261003cat208401cat294200">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2018795443917960178?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-58663896820977391832008-12-11T10:30:00.001-05:002008-12-11T15:17:36.135-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUBu8ya2hOI/AAAAAAAABz4/n8j01hpzHM4/s1600-h/target.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278340753883825378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUBu8ya2hOI/AAAAAAAABz4/n8j01hpzHM4/s400/target.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tis</span>' the season to be fashionable. You know, I've come to the conclusion that Target really knows how to go easy on our wallets during a season where we're bombarded with SALE, 50% OFF TODAY and GOING OUT OF BUSINESS signs. At left is <a href="http://www.target.com/Target-Limited-Fringe-Dress-Ebony/dp/B001FTASIY/sr=1-1/qid=1228959009/ref=sr_1_1/178-9115250-8674734?ie=UTF8&amp;index=target&amp;rh=k%3AFringe%20dress&amp;page=1">Target's fringe dress</a>, which retails at $39.99, available nation-wide. It's a great option for company parties, family dinners, New Years parties or even a night out with the girls. Versatility is definitely a must in this crappy economic climate, as is this sassy allusion to flappers of the 20's. <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/12/party_countdown_115_dresses_to.html">New York Magazine's, The Cut</a> featured the Fringe Dress in their Shop-O-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Matic</span>: Holiday Dresses. Yesterday, they featured 115 fabulous dresses to assist you in your holiday shopping. Check it out. There are some amazing options.<br /><br />However, my one <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">complaint</span>- the silhouette. I don't like how the dress tents out at the bottom, as if its a trapeze or shift dress. Most flapper-fringe dresses were columnar, making the woman's body appear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">moreso</span>, shapeless. I'm not exactly sure what this would do for my body, considering that for the most part I am shapeless (long and lean), but I still don't think it will be pretty. I'm still going to make my way over to the nearest <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Tar-jay</span> to do some fitting room sit-ins with this dress.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.target.com/Target-Limited-Fringe-Dress-Ebony/dp/B001FTASIY/sr=1-1/qid=1228959009/ref=sr_1_1/178-9115250-8674734?ie=UTF8&amp;index=target&amp;rh=k%3AFringe%20dress&amp;page=1"><br />Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5866389682097739183?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-12731997213960717182008-12-11T09:30:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:30:01.365-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUBr1AEPjCI/AAAAAAAABzg/hV_xxC7LPpc/s1600-h/Robert"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/SUBr1AEPjCI/AAAAAAAABzg/hV_xxC7LPpc/s200/Robert" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278337321573256226" border="0" /></a><br />"When I first started I was quite tall and <span style="font-size:180%;">looked like a girl</span>, so I got lots of jobs, because it was during that period where the <span style="font-size:180%;">androgynous</span> look was cool. Then, I guess, I became too much of a <span style="font-size:180%;">guy</span>, so I never got any more jobs. I had the most <span style="font-size:180%;">unsuccessful modeling career</span>."<br /><br />-<span style="font-size:180%;"> Robert Pattinson</span>, star of <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Twilight</span> </span>on how masculinity ended his modeling career<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-1273199721396071718?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-47883092182879228942008-12-09T11:30:00.001-05:002008-12-09T11:30:00.502-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST2_ooPdZWI/AAAAAAAABzY/cbqB6LLXvng/s1600-h/Segio+Rossi"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 175px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST2_ooPdZWI/AAAAAAAABzY/cbqB6LLXvng/s200/Segio+Rossi" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277585043066021218" border="0" /></a>Just a week after their blowout sample sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion, where we saw 90 percent price slashes, a Sergio Rossi representative confirmed that by early 2009, all stores in the United states will have closed. "Strategically the company has decided to focus on its wholesale, which has proven to be the correct channel for the brand development and further expansion in the U.S," the spokesperson said. "As a consequence, its current New York, Los Angeles, and Hawaii retail stores will be closed at the end of 2008 and into the first quarter of 2009." The shoes will still be available in department stores nation-wide. "We took the decision some months ago as part of our strategy. We have implemented it over this period, and it is becoming effective during the first quarter of 2009." There's been no specification about whether or not this shift is related to the suffering economy, but, what do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4788309218287922894?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-37965122287910201042008-12-09T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:30:01.185-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST29NiCY3uI/AAAAAAAABzI/hCJ971KI1EI/s1600-h/valentino"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST29NiCY3uI/AAAAAAAABzI/hCJ971KI1EI/s400/valentino" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277582378520862434" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod38880068&amp;parentId=cat207303&amp;masterId=cat260104&amp;index=1&amp;cmCat=cat000000cat257221cat260104cat207303"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3796512228791020104?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-54805974326027394392008-12-09T09:30:00.002-05:002008-12-24T08:39:48.349-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST28_oQHERI/AAAAAAAABzA/df9nMLRJEjM/s1600-h/threadless+tee+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277582139670860050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 232px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST28_oQHERI/AAAAAAAABzA/df9nMLRJEjM/s400/threadless+tee+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5480597432602739439?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-25786443792786109702008-12-09T09:30:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:30:00.594-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiOLh_AoFI/AAAAAAAABxo/LzVwAztE8Ok/s1600-h/Mishca+Barton"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiOLh_AoFI/AAAAAAAABxo/LzVwAztE8Ok/s400/Mishca+Barton" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276123292216893522" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2578644379278610970?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-68534853213830789112008-12-08T09:30:00.000-05:002008-12-08T09:30:01.075-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiNtCHMn7I/AAAAAAAABxY/1O4pFW5QnjI/s1600-h/Hana+Soukupova"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiNtCHMn7I/AAAAAAAABxY/1O4pFW5QnjI/s400/Hana+Soukupova" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276122768265224114" border="0" /></a><a href="style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6853485321383078911?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-61596297389666172052008-12-05T14:30:00.002-05:002008-12-24T08:40:11.201-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST23aHIxPoI/AAAAAAAAByo/GW77x3K8L0A/s1600-h/Vest.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277575997568401026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 408px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/ST23aHIxPoI/AAAAAAAAByo/GW77x3K8L0A/s400/Vest.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6159629738966617205?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-67906297436370480352008-12-05T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-05T13:30:01.166-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjVqWODJNI/AAAAAAAAByQ/xNB0bdJIThc/s1600-h/closet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276201886960264402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjVqWODJNI/AAAAAAAAByQ/xNB0bdJIThc/s400/closet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Oh, technology! If you're an organization freak right down to your physical and <em>virtual</em> closets, <a href="http://closetcouture.com/">Closet Couture</a> may be the site for you.</div><div> </div><div>Signing up with Closet Couture, which is currently free of charge, allows you to plan outfits, ask for advice of other members, create packing lists and even hire a stylist or personal shopper to assist you in organizing your closet and mix/matching new items.</div><div> </div><div>After registering, members can create a closet by uploading pictures of every item in their closet, including accessories and jewelry. It sounds tedious, but it's a good way to sift through your clothing and get rid of things you feel aren't photo-worthy. This is one of the best attributes about the site. It forces you to maintain your virtual closet, but the real-life closet you've been neglecting for months... Plus, you'll feel a bit like Cher from <em>Clueless.</em> And don't we all want to know how she felt picking out her clothes every morning???</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-6790629743637048035?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-34846663841302097422008-12-05T12:30:00.002-05:002008-12-05T13:00:29.083-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjToS5NrvI/AAAAAAAAByI/AFZ872jSSMU/s1600-h/psbag4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276199652684574450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjToS5NrvI/AAAAAAAAByI/AFZ872jSSMU/s400/psbag4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>They emerged on the shoulders of Mary-Kate Olsen and Vanessa Traina before we even knew their designers. Since then, the fashion world has been buzzing about Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler's newest endeavor: The PS1 bag, which is named after the public school system, not playstation or the boys' initials. In an interview, the designers said they initially just sent the bags to a few friends, girls they genuinely respect and admire. The rest seems to be history. The new line of handbags, currently available at Barneys, will debut at Harvey Nichols next month and on Net-A-Porter in March. This is similar to what Balenciaga did with the "Lariat," bag. They gave one to Kate Moss and one to Carine Roitfeld. Everybody wanted one and nobody knew who made the bag, so by the time it hit the markets the buzz was so big that they were an instant success. Always works.</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://barneys.com/">Photo Source</a></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3484666384130209742?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-28362678718992967082008-12-05T11:30:00.004-05:002008-12-05T11:30:00.834-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjO6SWMk7I/AAAAAAAABx4/V0ORVvx5COE/s1600-h/missoni.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276194464217207730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STjO6SWMk7I/AAAAAAAABx4/V0ORVvx5COE/s400/missoni.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The word <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">recession</span> may conjure up images of breadlines, starvation, mass homelessness and unemployment, all negatively-connotated realities this country has faced. However, the current recession enveloping American citizens has brought about images of SALES, SALES and MORE SALES... But, don't be fooled by the omnipresence of bargains, as competition devours the retail and fashion worlds. According to the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122835605840678269.html?mod=rss_Fashion_Journal">Wall Street Journal</a>, Bill Wagner, a banking and financial workout attorney with Baker &amp; McKenzie in New York says, "this is a grab to get cash any way you can." Retailers are currently slashing prices on products in efforts to quickly make profit. Wagner blames nervous lenders who are repossessing loans and investments from designers, who simply aren't making the cut.<br /><br />An interesting trend the article acknowledges is the influx of high-end designer goods finding its way into off-price stores, such as Century 21, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Ross Dress for Less, which sell marked-down goods. "With department stores canceling orders, we're getting additional brands," says Laura McDowell, a T.J. Maxx spokeswoman. "They have excess product. They know we pay our bills on time and we can't return the product." This signals the likes of Missoni, Prada and Helmut Lang all hanging on the super low-priced "Runway" section of TJ Maxx. Dream come true?<br /><br />Richard Jaffee, a retail analyst at Stifel Nicolaus in New York, who recently spotted Cartier, Tag Heuer and Breitling watches at the Filene's Basement in Union Square recommends "heading to department-store outlets such as Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off Fifth and Neiman's Last Call." He also added, "they're getting better stuff" than in past years because the parent retailers are doing poorly". Don't forget thrift and consignment stores either. Used clothing stores are thriving in the tanking economy. People are forgetting about <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">out with the old and in with the new</span>, and for many middle and upper-class customers, its their 1st time rejecting outdated notions of purchasing second-hand. According to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/10/06/thrift.shops.ap/">CNN</a>, "The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries International, the nation's two largest charitable resale organizations, report year-to-date sales increases of 6 percent to 15 percent." This figure grows larger in the context of smaller, independent-owned thrift and consignment stores.<br /><br />So, I believe we've all come to the consensus that, when times are rough, the rough shop at TJ Maxx and Saks Off Fifth. And don't forget Marshalls.</div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2980142?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&amp;cm_ite=m_missoni_colorblock_knit_dress:226310&amp;cm_ven=Linkshare&amp;mr:referralID=cfb32014-c298-11dd-a8aa-000423bb4e95">Photo Source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2836267871899296708?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-36810496615530201242008-12-05T10:30:00.000-05:002008-12-05T10:30:00.979-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiQ80pHYdI/AAAAAAAABxw/lLNOkT2QwCs/s1600-h/Rick+owens"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 345px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiQ80pHYdI/AAAAAAAABxw/lLNOkT2QwCs/s400/Rick+owens" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276126338062180818" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The only thing more exciting than Rick Owens, the man himself, is the draped collar coat, at left, he so brilliantly designed. Now, this is what you call lust-worthy everyone. The pewter color is beautiful, especially for late fall/winter. And oh, the cut and silhouette! The bountiful curves of the neckline can do wonders for balancing out the curves of a body. Not to mention, the length- the coat hits that perfect spot right-below the knee for additional warmth and sophistication factors. You could even wear a belt on the outside, letting the collar drape loosely. I've stalked this coat up and down Manhattan, from boutique to boutique and department store to department store. No luck.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/34461">Photo Source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3681049661553020124?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-78488762384317279362008-12-05T09:30:00.000-05:002008-12-05T09:30:00.683-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiM8wjLsLI/AAAAAAAABxI/vwjuqktCCO8/s1600-h/doo-Ri+Chung"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STiM8wjLsLI/AAAAAAAABxI/vwjuqktCCO8/s400/doo-Ri+Chung" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276121938917044402" border="0" /></a><a href="http://style.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7848876238431727936?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-74912582272204255662008-12-04T15:14:00.002-05:002008-12-04T15:18:49.441-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STg649IrLFI/AAAAAAAABww/rKq_2eXpGdY/s1600-h/Mirean.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276031713622568018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STg649IrLFI/AAAAAAAABww/rKq_2eXpGdY/s400/Mirean.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.instyle.co.uk/instyleuk/celebrities/lotdpopup/0,,20244149_20550731,00.html">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-7491258227220425566?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-42347633712687390062008-12-04T15:12:00.000-05:002008-12-04T15:13:04.995-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STg2_92qQHI/AAAAAAAABwg/kJmwdrl6iKU/s1600-h/anna_wintour_in_office.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276027436028018802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STg2_92qQHI/AAAAAAAABwg/kJmwdrl6iKU/s200/anna_wintour_in_office.jpg" border="0" /></a> Great news. Official word has been released, as of yesterday, that the formerly untitled <em>Vogue</em> documentary, will be publicly shown, in competition, at January's Sundance Film Festival under the US Documentary category. However, the film now has a rather appropriate title- <em>The September Issue</em>.<br /><br />Directed by R.J. Cutler, the film will follow Wintour and her staff as they scramble to produce the September 2007 issue of <em>Vogue,</em> which took nine months to polish. The documentary has been in the works since 2006 and the crew was apparently given "unprecedented access". Sounds promising, huh?<br /><br />Keep you fingers crossed for not only a win, but for positive reviews. With all the rumors floating around fashion town, the last thing <em>Vogue </em>needs is any more bad press. They need ad pages.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-4234763371268739006?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-51057765137669143072008-12-04T14:55:00.000-05:002008-12-04T14:57:25.392-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STghYuVLOoI/AAAAAAAABwI/PQGM4TF8lK4/s1600-h/KAnye.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276003672101960322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STghYuVLOoI/AAAAAAAABwI/PQGM4TF8lK4/s320/KAnye.jpg" border="0" /></a> It's no news that mega-star, Kanye West, is widely-perceived as having a rather large chip on his shoulder. Some call it a boulder. The world is learning that Kanye has maybe had a taste of some humble pie. West, in a KROQ-FM (106.7) interview that aired November 19th, told deejays that after his new album released, he planned to take some time off from music and devote his energy to learning about fashion design. He added the possibility of taking an internship at Louis Vuitton or with friend, Raf Simons to immerse himself in the humble beginnings, of a fashion internship. In other words, grabbing coffee, steaming samples, running to 7th Avenue fabric stores and making presentation boards. Not that I've done that or anything...<br /><br />New York Magazine's, <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/who_would_take_kanye_as_a_fash.html">The Cut</a>, caught up with a few designers, asking if they would let Kanye make their coffee. No doubt Kanye's interested in fashion, appearing front-row at many a fashion week show, designing a line of shoes for Louis Vuitton, and collaboration with designer, Takashi Murakami on a jewelry collection. But, can he survive as an intern at a major fashion house? I'm guessing his yet-to-be released line, Pastelle, could use some work, after being pushed back three years from its original release date. Mr. West has described Pastelle as “a mix of Marc Jacobs, Polo and American Apparel.” He recently wrote on his <a href="http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/">blog</a>, “I want to and will be the real thing,” an an explanation of his line being delayed.“I will not just be a ‘celebrity designer.’”<br /><p>So, here's another episode of <em><strong>Celebrities Interning In Fashion, Who Will Clearly Have It Better Than Other Interns</strong></em>... How exciting. The 1st episode began when hockey star, Sean Avery interned at <em>Vogue</em> last summer in hopes of being a fashion editor. Yea. I didn't really undertand that one either. But, I guess we can't really complain. With so many celebrity lines appearing left and right, it's quite refreshing to see someone step up, intending to learn the process, rather than slap their name on expensive fabric, calling it innovative fashion. Congrats Kanye and good luck on that search. If you need anyone to proofread your resume, you can slide it on over here...</p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.princessdominique.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/west_kanye.jpg">Photo Source</a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-5105776513766914307?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-6967994251082892822008-12-04T14:25:00.008-05:002008-12-04T14:37:11.938-05:00<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgur4Vo5FI/AAAAAAAABwQ/D_8fbpKgqfE/s1600-h/BGV00KM_an.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276018294856934482" style="WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgur4Vo5FI/AAAAAAAABwQ/D_8fbpKgqfE/s320/BGV00KM_an.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STguv3KRlTI/AAAAAAAABwY/9rGMQWWbrW8/s1600-h/BGV00KM_mn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276018363260310834" style="WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STguv3KRlTI/AAAAAAAABwY/9rGMQWWbrW8/s320/BGV00KM_mn.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />In this crappy economy, every penny is worth saving- Correct? And, <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod18170083&amp;parentId=cat207300&amp;masterId=cat203510&amp;index=0&amp;cmCat=cat000000cat200648cat203508cat203510cat207300">Bulga's Multi-Pocket Satchel</a> is terrible cute- Correct? Correct. Bergdorf Goodman, who had a mighty fine sale last week, has just reduced these adorable purses from $795 to $278. Yea, they'll set you back almost $300, but who says a little shopping can't work as therapy. And I know we all need some therapy... The coin-purse flap is beyond cute, as are the front-pockets, which are a bit reminiscent of flower petals. So Leanne Marshall from Project Runway, right? I think we've found the perfect marriage...</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod18170083&amp;parentId=cat207300&amp;masterId=cat203510&amp;index=0&amp;cmCat=cat000000cat200648cat203508cat203510cat207300"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-696799425108289282?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-36662330727892950062008-12-04T12:54:00.004-05:002008-12-04T14:25:16.890-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgZXTda8tI/AAAAAAAABwA/YnTvgmxBSg4/s1600-h/rachel-zoe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275994851615896274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgZXTda8tI/AAAAAAAABwA/YnTvgmxBSg4/s320/rachel-zoe.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today, the <em><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/12/a-bananas-exclu.html">LA Times</a></em> is reporting that Bravo's, <em>The Rachel Zoe Project</em> will be retuning for another season- I die!<br /><br />Production has yet to begin, but, according to Bravo, the reality show will begin airing mid 2009. Also, there's no word on whether or not Brad and Taylor will be returning for the second season, although, as of October, they were both "happily employed."<br /><br />Mark your calenders, and be prepared to write down all Rachel's amazing, but terribly cheesy slogans. Bananas amazing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.culturefeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/rachel-zoe.jpg">Photo Source</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-3666233072789295006?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-1967178182301797632008-12-04T12:49:00.001-05:002008-12-04T12:52:32.241-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgYLj868BI/AAAAAAAABvw/DIn3H1053TQ/s1600-h/awintour.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275993550372925458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgYLj868BI/AAAAAAAABvw/DIn3H1053TQ/s200/awintour.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">"</span>I have <span style="font-size:180%;">no plans</span> to leave American <span style="font-size:180%;">Vogue</span> now or in the foreseeable future,<span style="font-size:180%;">"</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">Anna Winour</span> told the <span style="font-size:180%;">New York Observer</span> this morning.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/original/wintour1606_narrowweb__300x452,0.jpg">Photo Source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-196717818230179763?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-20877114200104348622008-12-04T11:10:00.009-05:002009-03-11T10:50:27.015-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgDqlA7DBI/AAAAAAAABvg/xc0jRGaPTms/s1600-h/20081204_madge1_250x364.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275970993489906706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 328px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgDqlA7DBI/AAAAAAAABvg/xc0jRGaPTms/s320/20081204_madge1_250x364.jpg" border="0" /></a>Less than a month ago, rumors surfaced that Madonna would be the new face of Louis Vuitton's 2009 Spring/Summer campaign. Today the world got its first look at those images, via <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/madonna-and-marc-mslo-exit-1877806">Women's Wear Daily</a>.</span> I must say, the images did not disappoint. The ads were shot by Steven Meisel, who recently replaced Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott as Louis Vuitton's unofficial photographer, intending to project the atmosphere of a 1940's Parisian bistro. Clearly, they were shot in LA...! Louis Vuitton designer, Marc Jacobs, who is excited about the campaign, said the shoot came together the day after he attended Madge's Sticky and Sweet tour. “I just blurted out, ‘I think we should do Madonna,’” he said. He sent a message from his BlackBerry during the meeting, and five minutes later, she replied, “I’d love to.” Don't you wish all things were just that easy?? Jacobs was later quoted as saying, <span style="font-size:+0;">"I wanted the campaign to be very bold, very sensual and very atmospheric. To carry this off," he added, "we needed the ultimate performer -- and for me, that is Madonna." </span>The campaign consists of 6 images, all of which will be released worldwide in February, taking up all the ad pages in our <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Vogue</span> and <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Elle</span>. Because we still read them, right?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgDxWCo3CI/AAAAAAAABvo/VGDGV2q80-k/s1600-h/20081204_madge2_560x400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275971109729655842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STgDxWCo3CI/AAAAAAAABvo/VGDGV2q80-k/s400/20081204_madge2_560x400.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://fashionista.com/2008/12/madonna_for_lv_spring_09_out.php#more"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo Source</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-2087711420010434862?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4151337508152986902.post-83304854965478411352008-12-03T14:41:00.007-05:002008-12-03T15:15:11.321-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STboyDj28iI/AAAAAAAABvY/b67LM1z5Alc/s1600-h/carine.preview+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PJGxpDGF8lQ/STboyDj28iI/AAAAAAAABvY/b67LM1z5Alc/s320/carine.preview+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275659960157925922" border="0" /></a><br />I guess it was fun while it lasted! The fashion industry was up in arms yesterday after the fluttering rumors that Carine Roitfeld of <span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue</span> Paris, had been meeting with Conde Nast overseers arranging her replacement of Anna Wintour as Editor-In-Chief of American <span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue</span>. However, it seems like our fun is over. Conde Nast chairman, S.I. Newhouse Jr. made an official statement yesterday denying the buzz, stating, <span style="font-style: italic;">“It's the silliest rumor I've ever heard. There’s no truth to it."</span><br /><br />When asked about the possibility of her mother replacing the Queen, Ms. Wintour a few weeks ago at a Mango store opening party, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld also dismissed the possibility: <span style="font-style: italic;">"I don’t know how that rumor started. She loves Paris too much — she’d never leave."</span><span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />S</span>o, I guess we can all stop gawking over these rumors, at least until the next set emerges...</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4151337508152986902-8330485496547841135?l=thefashionablemind.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kiyannanoreply@blogger.com0