Can't Stop Looking

Manish Arora has just become one of my favorite designers.
His designs are so visually striking and his attention to detail so incredible, it seems impossible not to admire him.
Seen here are two designs from his 07/08-F/W collection.

The swirling gold feathering and the intensely beaded top make for one eye catching entity. Plus I love cape jackets, or any other kind of cape actually.
He was a part of the first New Dehli Fashion Week. He also showed during London Fashion Week 2005. He even collabed with Reebok in 07.

His latest collection, shown during Paris Fashion Week, has been just as intriguing.




Winged Armor

psshh who needs Love when you got Slimane?

OK so is it weird that the only reason I even want to look at this boo>is because Hedi Slimane is a part of it? I could really care less about Courtney Love.,
Working with Visionaire and V magazine, Hedi Slimane takes black and white portrait shots of Love. I'm not sure why though...


But perhaps she has some odd allure to her that every one can pick up on, and to which I have yet to discover. Maybe by looing at this book, I'll gain a new perspective on this woman.

Or maybe not, and for $80 I can't afford to take that chance.

Cage Fighter Time!

First brought to my attention by SusieBubble, looking so cute with her interpretation, "Body Cages" have been spotted on both couture and pret-a-porter runways.
For Berlin Fashion week, Karstadt New Generation Award provided spectators with a looser, much softer version similar to Jean Paul Gaultier "Body Cage." Between the two I say I can't decide which I like more. JPG's has a defined silhouette which I quite like, but the one from KNGA looks so comfortable. Plus to have the body cage at all provides structure, so is JPG's too strict?

KNGA

J.P. Gaultier

Now I can look like a cage fighter wherever I go.

Anyway, so far I've been more into the menswear at Berlin Fashion Week then the womenswear, especially Michalsky's. Or maybe thats just because the cute models are confusing my judgement.

Looking over Berlin

"Berlin is the world center of the arts."

A concert pianist once told me that.

I have yet to fully mull over Berlin Fashion Week 2008/2009, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. There was alot of streetwear when I was really hankering for some concept designs. It felt like a repeat of trends already seen. Many of the designs were fun and bright, perfect for summer. But I don't know if they reflected the musician's high praise. I feel like there must be this vast array of talent that didn't have a chance to be seen. Surely there are designers that weren't a part of the "Mercedes Fashion Week" that did not get to have the same coverage.
Who knows, maybe they were as tired of the sponsors as I was.
I hate how there was an "Olympus" Fashion Week, and and "Mercedes" one. But I guess if this allows for the shows and the hardwork to be seen, I guess its worth it...

Sorry about the rant :P

Berlin Prints

Berlin Fashion week continued, with C. Neeon showing off the geometric print.

I think its a cool trend, following the whole 80's route. But I am wary of the extremes, which is where all trends go before they die. In truth the geo print is groovy, but I prefer it to be paired down a bit; partly because they tend to make me zone out.

Me by the end of Fall/Winter

Channeling Jones

Human Accesories

I've always been an admirer of Menswear, with the impeccable tailoring and the structured lines that are a part of it. Seeing menswear paired with lady in a great dress just seals the deal, i.e. fashion partner in crime as SusieBubble would say.
I've always thought it was interesting how menswear and womenswear borrow from each other (think Hedi Slimane). Plus, seeing the "adventurous" together with the classic, coming together in one seamless duo, always gives me a sigh of deep satisfaction.

Er but sometimes it can get a bit much, lol.

Starry Surprise

I was so surprised to find an adult onsesie, complete with snaps at the crotch. Though I imagine that would get uncomfortable... But it such a cute design with the nice yellow against black contrast, (besides the snaps) whats not to love.

So I began exploring the http://store.starsandinfinitedarkness.com/index.html website, and i also found this adorable piece. This Lochness looks just like the real deal, look its got its great big teeth too :D


Labeled as a place for indie designers/ "emerging artists," the site offers men's, children's, as well as women's wear and its etc. section stocks some adorable things. But in truth, the clothes are pretty standard, I had looking forward to some concept pieces.

Summer Cruising

Summertime is synonymous with
bicycle rides in the sun. Question is...

Which bike:



P.S. The cool kids are my heroes.

GZ is fishy

But in a good way. I love seeing unexpected things on shoes. The fish skeleton gives a severe look to the this Giuseppe Zanotti shoe, giving it a cool juxtaposition against the bling.



And lately, I've been having an interest in all things fish and nautical. Maybe its because I've been swimming everyday or maybe its because fish are underrepresented in fashion.
Someday they'll get their time in the sun! But hopefully for not too long...