 Gypsy Dresses - Gucci Resort 2009 Collection::The Gucci Resort 2009 collection has been unveiled, and as always with the Italian fashion house, it was a dramatic show of sartorial splendor. Each piece was fit for a luxurious suitcase en route to the… [MORE] |
 Contact Lens Jewelry (UPDATE) - Eric Klarenbeek's Eye Jewelry::Dutch designer Eric Klarenbeek has an great eye for jewelry. While we featured his contact lens jewelery before, the update was worth it now that we can add an extensive gallery.
The designer says his… [MORE] |
 Kids Fashion Week - Dubai Puts Children on the Catwalk::Fashion week isn't just to showcase new looks for adults; we've seen shows for pets, so the fact that Dubai held a Kids Fashion Week doesn't really come as much of a shock. The event was part of the week-long… [MORE] |
 Butch Man Bags - The Koffski is Badass!::I face a dilemma when it comes to men bags (aka murse, man purse). I think they are utterly useful and necessary in this age of multi-gadget possessions, which usually stuff my pockets. Yet, I can not… [MORE] |
 Fashionable NYC Boroughs - Louis Vuitton Ads Shot at Queens Unisphere::We wouldn't normally associate luxury brand Louis Vuitton with the borough of Queens, NYC. However, the new Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2008-2009 ad Campaign uses the iconic Unisphere of Queens as its backdrop.… [MORE] |
 Metal Handbags - Steel Purses by Wendy Stevens::If you’re looking to make a strong fashion statement and your environmental concerns don’t keep you awake at night, these steel handbags and clutches are absolutely ideal for that purpose.
A product… [MORE] |
 Dresses Made from Phonebooks - The Paper Dress by Jolis Paons::Jolis Paons is an amazing artist, as evident by the many talents displayed in her flickr profile. One of the projects that caught my attention is an artistic dress that she handmade purely out of phonebook… [MORE] |
 Torturous Fashion - 10 Tie-Up Designs::Torturous and painful-looking designs are slowly creeping into mainstream fashion. Such designs are not limited to high fashion and eccentric designer runways. Nowadays, we are seeing more and more of… [MORE] |
 Juvenile Fashion - Miharayasuhiro’s Ankle Length Trousers::Miharayasuhiro’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection consisted of high-waisted, ankle length trousers in shades of cool grays, denim jeans and cargo vests layered over longer button downs.
The Spring/Summer… [MORE] |
 Adjustable Fashion - Peekabo 'Venetian Blind' Tee::While a sexy midriff-bearing t-shirt might be cool in the eyes of teenage girls, it might not be so hot in their parents' eyes. This funky 'Venetian Blind' t-shirt ensures everyone is happy by switching… [MORE] |
 Islamic High Fashion - Amal Al Ra’aes’ Collection::A fashion show in Bahrain earlier this month was an extravagant showcase of beautiful, Islamic designs. There were collections from a range of top designers from the Gulf including Amal Al Ra’aes and… [MORE] |
 Shoes Inspired by Failure - The Reebok Struccess Sneaker::When creating the Reebok Struccess, graphic designer John Maeda was inspired by Failure.
His last two Reebok collections were also inspired by elements of life, including the 'Reebok Timetanium' (inspired… [MORE] |
 Fantasy Menswear - Orschel-Read's 'Mourning for Orlando'::Cutting edge fashions by luxury menswear designer Stefán Orschel-Read cross over many styles including Goth, Dandy, Punk, Geisha, and Leisure. Orschel-Read has also integrated numerous current high-fashion… [MORE] |
 Gothic Beautiful Couture - Christian Lacroix Fall 2008::Christian Lacroix's Fall 2008 Couture show was a tremendous sensory experience, especially with the dramatic dark fashions set against the brilliant plum-colored catwalk.
The collection was dominated… [MORE] |
 Cage Dresses - Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 2008-9::Jean Paul Gaultier, known for his flamboyant styles, featured models in ‘cage’ dresses strutting down the catwalk during the recent Paris Haute Couture Week. As part his Autumn/Winter collection for… [MORE] |
 Killer Heels IV - Torture Pumps::This is another installment in our “killer heels” series. Designed by Patricia Field, these ridiculously high heeled, S & M-themed black stilettos look super sexy on singing sensation Rihanna. At a… [MORE] |
 Lip-Shaped Handbags - Kiss Your Old Purse Good Bye::This Lip Purse is definitely not for the faint of heart. Designed by Tommy Woods, the pouty lip-shaped, fuschia handbag is handcrafted from acacia wood and is 9’’ tall, 6’’ wide and 4” deep.… [MORE] |
 Ridiculously High Waist Lines - Full-Cover Body Pants::Society for Rational Dress has released its Fall 2008 collection and you may want to go ahead and sprint for the hills while you still can.
In its repertoire, the Fall collection designed by Corrine… [MORE] |
 See-Through Fashion - Celebs Show their Underwear::Showing one’s underwear by wearing see-through garments has gone from the catwalks to the sidewalks and that can only mean one thing: the fad is creeping its way into the mainstream, becoming somewhat… [MORE] |
 Illuminated Garments - Rhyme & Reason LED Clothes::Rhyme & Reason designer Mary Huang makes illuminated dresses and scarfs. The scarfs are made from machine-knit material while the dresses are a combination of woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers.… [MORE] |
 Packing Tape as a Beauty Accessory - The Body Tape::This has got to be the mother of all multi-purpose tapes!
The Body Tape is 100% vinyl packing tape that can be worn as an accessory. The quaint tape is printed black on white and there are four different… [MORE] |
 Goldplated Jeans - Kohzo Denim Disco Pants::What’s better than buns of steel? Why, a derriere made of gold, of course! John Galliano had gold pants in his latest menswear collection, so why let fashionable men have all the fun? It’s time to get… [MORE] |
 Drag Queen Fashion Shows - John Galliano Men's SS 2009 Show::John Galliano is well known for his eccentric designs, but on his men's spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Saint-Denis during Paris Fashion Week, Galliano really upped the ante. The runway… [MORE] |
 Stuffable Fashion for Weather Changes - The Unisex Gatherer Jacket::Weather can be unpredictable; it could be cold now but sunny in an hour. This awesome jacket by Merrell adjusts to the changing weather by allowing you to stuff it with just about anything: newspapers,… [MORE] |
 Ink Stained Fashion - Fernando Brizio Dresses Come With Pens::Releasing his inner nerd, designer Fernando Brizio is going to make it cool to jam felt pens in your pocket and have them bleed all over the place. Brizio actually made a dress with a bunch of pockets… [MORE] |
 Transparent Fashion - Dior Couture Fall 08/09 Plays Peekaboo in Paris::John Galliano started the Paris couture season with an exquisite Dior Couture Fall 08/ 09 show that flaunted peekaboo 'now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t' pieces. I have to say this is my absolute favorite… [MORE] |
 Sequined Gold Pants for Men - Dior Homme Spring 2009 Collection::The Spring 2009 Men’s Dior Homme show carries over from the previous women’s show, with details that make it suitable for a Gustav Klimt painting. The most notable example in the line designed by Kris… [MORE] |
 Latex Leggings - Celebs Love 'Members Only' Liquid Leggings::Rihanna’s latex leggings are so tight, they look like they’ve been poured on, which makes it fitting that Members Only sells them under the label, Liquid Leggings. Other celebs confident enough to… [MORE] |
 Designer Demolition Parties - Philippe Starck Destroys Royal Monceau Palace::Next year Philippe Starck plans to rock the establishment with a new take on "sexy, intelligent" luxury at Paris' Royal Monceau palace hotel. But before rebirth comes destruction, and so last night Starck… [MORE] |
 Clothing Rentals For Weight Loss - TransitionalSizes.com::For anyone out there with children, you know how quickly they can grow out of an outfit. The window of opportunity can be only a few months. The same is true of adults who have successfully lost weight.… [MORE] |
 70s & 80s Cliches As Fashion - Chloe Resort 2009 Collection::It’s all coming back. Designer Hannah MacGibbon embraced ‘Seventies and Eighties clichés’ in the new Chloé Resort 2009 Collection.
The collection sports full-sleeve blouses, polka dot skirts, and animal… [MORE] |
 Runway Cowboys - Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2009 Menswear::Increasingly, the male fashion industry is offering fun opportunities for bold, style-conscious men to express their personalities. Thanks to flamboyant designs like Jean Paul Gaultier, whose recent menswear… [MORE] |
 Gladiator Legs - Strappy Leggings by Hubert::These metallic, strappy leggings carry the effect of the gladiator sandal fashion all the way up the leg. Designed by Denmark’s Rikke Hubert, the leggings are made of a shimmery black fabric straps connected… [MORE] |
 Seniors on the Catwalk - Yohji Yamamoto’s Paris Runway::This seems to be the season of unlikely runway models.
Recently, Vivienne Westwood caused an uproar when she sent out beefy, tough-looking Roma gypsies on the Milan catwalks to model her 2009 menswear.… [MORE] |
 Robotic Models - Charlotte Gainsbourg for Balenciaga::French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg has replaced actress Jennifer Connelly as the face of Balenciaga’s fall/winter collection. The ad campaign was shot by David Simms in West Hollywood, where the new… [MORE] |
 London Jewelry Week - Swarovski’s Fantastic Collection::Jewelry Design Week (the jewelry world’s equivalent of fashion week) was celebrated in London from June 11 to June 15. The event, the first of its kind celebrated in the the British capital, was attended… [MORE] |
 Male Trenchcoats on Fake Streets - Dries Van Noten Spring 2009 Runway Review::Trench coats are one of the most practical pieces that everyone, women and men, should have in their closet. Since most men aren't sure how to wear this style, looking at Dries Van Noten's Spring 2009… [MORE] |
 Retro Mini Dresses - Fashion Staple of the 60s Returns::The revival of the 60s and 70s continues as fashion designers continue to bring back style retro style staples like the mini dress. The look has been reinterpreted by many famous designers, from Chanel… [MORE] |
 Designer Fantasy Prototypes - Prada's 2008 Fashion Auction::Prada held a Spring/Summer Women's 2008 Fashion Auction recently of a collection of prototype garments, footwear and handbags. Intense in color, design and decoration, the ultra-flared silk gazar bottomline… [MORE] |
 Man Scarves - Bottega Veneta Highlights at Milan Fashion Week::Milan Fashion Week has been host to numerous dramatic menswear collections this week. One captivating piece in Bottega Veneta's collection was a red and white checkered neck tie. The mini scarf has the… [MORE] |
 Vibrant Yellow Fashion - Sunny Shades for Summer::When it comes to seasonal fashion, summer months are the best time to whip out the bold and vibrant colours. As the gallery shows, sunny shades of yellow are very of the moment. They're one of the most… [MORE] |
 Giant Flip Flop Flower Beds - Guerrilla Havaianas Ad::Funky flip flop maker, Havaianas, is an incredible generator of creative ideas, not just in their footwear design, but in their advertising too. One of their most recent guerrilla stunt was a giant sculpture,… [MORE] |
 Butt Cleavage Fashion - Posterior-Revealing Lingerie::The butt crack has been the new cleavage in fashion since the dawn of low rise jeans. Those low designs have mostly been attributed to risqué haute couture fashion designer Alexander McQueen; his designs… [MORE] |
 Wimbledon Fashion - Maria Sharapova’s Tennis Tuxedo::The prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament that is currently under way in England is known for its strict dress code: the players are required to dress in all white. But Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova… [MORE] |
 Designer Pajamas in Public - Dolce & Gabbana's Sleepwear Inspired Spring 2009 Line::It's official. Men, if you haven't picked up something in blue yet, preferably powder blue, you're going to be out of style this season. Dolce & Gabbana proudly showcased a stunning Spring 2009 menswear… [MORE] |
 Zipper Necklaces - DIY Outsapop Collars::“Trashion” blogger and DIY genius Outi Pyy from Finland designs and hand constructs these stunning collars/necklaces from zippers. This girl is so talented that not only does she design these collars,… [MORE] |
 Angled Frontal Zippers - Slanted Jean Zippers for Men::Ignore where the finger is pointing in the photo -- I’m not going to talk about the guy’s genitals... at least not directly.
A unique, slanted, frontal zipper sets these men’s jeans apart from… [MORE] |
 Male Florals and Shades of Blue - Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear::The powder blue suit has been the route of many jokes about the fashionably challenged male, but Gucci is reintroducing it as a staple of the sartorially savvy. To complete the look, the outfit is paired… [MORE] |
 Twins Sets & Bright Blue Pants for Men - Alessandro Dell'Acqua Spring 2009::Increasingly, trend being witnessed in the women's fashion industry is spreading to menswear. Alessandro Dell'Acqua's Spring/Summer 2009 collection demonstrates how a female wardrobe staple like a twin… [MORE] |
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