 Storytelling Fashion Shoots - Tim Walker's Folk Song Inspiration::When photographer Tim Walker cribbed the opening line from one of my favorite little folk tunes for a couture fashion shoot, I couldn’t resist.
The British Vogue shoot begins with the folk song's opening… [MORE] |
 Mad for Plaid - 10 Tartan Fashions::I think it's the Catholic schoolgirl plaid skirt and white shirt combo that makes tartan plaid such a perennially hot fashion. Girls like the naughtiness of the fashions and guys like the naughtiness of… [MORE] |
 Offensive Rain Gear - The 'F the Rain' Umbrella::This F*ck the Rain Umbrella is perfect for those days when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed only to discover that, to make matters worse, the rain is pouring down outside.
Guaranteed to get your… [MORE] |
 Supermarket Aisles as Catwalks - The SPRMRKT Guerrilla Fashion Show::This was a guerilla campaign run by Cayenne Communications for fashion concept store SPRMRKT. A takeover of the Albert Heijn supermarket chain was staged in the form of an impromptu fashion show--a perfect… [MORE] |
 Band-Aid Jewelry - Pflasterringe Rings::No longer do you need cuts and scrapes to wear Band-Aids, thanks to the new Pflasterringe collection by Kay Eppi Nolke.
These unique rings are cast in various metals to look very much like our favorite… [MORE] |
 Interactive Musical Clothing - The Electronic Drum Kit Shirt::Ready to march to the beat of your own drum? This innovative new product from Think Geek is set to have people tapping out a beat on their chest.
The electronic t-shirt features a picture of an actual… [MORE] |
 Modern Powerdressing - From Ivanka Trump to Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama::Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, has made quite a name for herself. Rather than just relaxing in a cushy life provided by her business tycoon and real estate developer father, Donald Trump, at only… [MORE] |
 See-Through Couture - 7 Plastic Fashions::Plastic couture seems poised to storm the fashion world, according to some pundits.
In the meantime, we are supposed to be in the middle of an environmental crisis of major proportions, of which the… [MORE] |
 Alien Inspired Couture - Intelligent Dezine Apparel and Jewelry::Although Intelligent Dezine t-shirts, beanies, jeans, caps, jewelry, and intimates have an alien looking logo, the company says it is not an alien but rather an observer who is viewing our planet from… [MORE] |
 'Broken Shadow' Fashions - Helena Horstedt's Latest for Fall 2008::The latest collection by Swedish designer Helena Hörstedt for Fall 2008, “Broken Shadow” takes basic black fabric to an epic level of structural fashion. The folds and pleats of the gorgeous handcrafted… [MORE] |
 Seamless Couture Transitions - Dresses Go From Catwalk to Red Carpet::You see some dresses on the runways of designers or in the glossy pages of high end fashion magazines, and you just know they will soon appear hanging off some star on a Red Carpet in the not-so-distant… [MORE] |
 Graphic Apartment Shirts - Skin and the City Fashion::"Ya, shee this shirt? Jess drive around 'til you find a building like it. Thash where I live." The Apartment Building T-Shirt is designed by Yan Hu and is part of the "Skin and the City" collection.
The… [MORE] |
 Movement Sensitive Textiles - Motion Responsive Sportswear::Motion Responsive Sportswear is a research project conducted by Kerri Wallace, a textile designer from the UK. Her design uses "a correlation between heart rate and body temperature as a trigger for the… [MORE] |
 Emmy Awards Frocks Part III - Colors on the Red Carpet::Just like the acceptance speeches at the Emmy Awards, the Red Carpet was sometimes beige, but the stars rose to the occasion for the most part, showing up in luscious colors that covered every combination… [MORE] |
 Red Carpet Makeup Tricks - The Faces of the Emmy Awards::Hey, those Emmy Award dresses had faces too. However, standing in the harsh glare of natural sunlight, some of those faces probably wanted to hurry inside to bask in the warmth of face-friendly low lighting.… [MORE] |
 Anti-Discriminatory Fashion - Style-Islam::Style-Islam is a fashion brand created by two German designers who focus on making fashionable clothing for young Muslims. The intention of the line is to reflect the peaceful and friendly nature of many… [MORE] |
 Red Carpet Atrocities - Emmy Awards Disasters::Josh Groban is getting hammered for his awful performance at the Emmy Awards (see above video), but some of the critics are saying the awfulness started on the red carpet.
Here are five dresses that… [MORE] |
 Emmy Frocks Part II - Red Carpet Cleavage::I’m glad the one-shoulder gown didn’t dominate the Emmy Award Red Carpet. This year’s awards show proved cleavage will never go out of style. Even if it is man-made, boobage is still hot.
My favourite… [MORE] |
 Fashion Branded Cars - The Fiat 500 by Diesel::Fashion house Diesel and car brand Fiat revealed the fruits of a collaboration yesterday between two of Italy’’s most successful brand exports. The design of the Fiat 500 by Diesel was created by designers… [MORE] |
 Emmy Frocks Part I - Red Carpet for Small Screen Stars::There is more ink spilled and airways filled with what the stars wore to the Emmy Awards than who actually won. So why not just pay the stars to show up, walk the Red Carpet and go home? Because we all… [MORE] |
 Aggressive Fashion Editorials - The New Warriors by Steven Klein in Vogue Italia::Following his recent, violent Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt photo shoot, Steven Klein has shot an aggressive editorial titled The New Warriors for the September issue of Vogue Italia.
The New Warriors… [MORE] |
 Cobweb Dresses - Spidery Knitwear by Mark Fast::Up-and-coming fashion designer Mark Fast describes his style as ‘gothic elegance.’ His collection for Spring/Summer 2009, shown at London Fashion Week and in this video, has been a hit with front-row viewers… [MORE] |
 Finger Foliage - The Wexford Secret Garden Ring::Don’t be too hasty to judge this little gem.
On first inspection, the unique moss agate stone of the Wexford Secret Garden Ring looks somewhat tarnished and worn-out, perhaps even a little moldy. But… [MORE] |
 Anti-Flab Arm Corsets - FLABuLESS::Jax & Jewels have come up with the first ever corsetry for arms. The loose skin after weight loss and stubborn flab that just won’t go away can be firmed up with their targeted compression garments. The… [MORE] |
 Asymmetrical Red Carpet Fashion - Baring Shoulders Instead of Cleavage::The one-shoulder dress is a dominating theme among fashion-forward style icons. Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Claudia Schiffer and Heidi Klum have all been spotted sporting this sexy and classy look… [MORE] |
 Future Couture - 'The Honorable Daphne Guinness' in Vogue Italia::Move over Paris Hilton, there’s a heiress on the scene that actually looks damn good in a Vogue editorial by the legendary photographer Steven Klein.
The 'Future Couture' supplement of the latest issue… [MORE] |
 Out-of-Context Couture - Marios Schwab Bucks Tradition at London Fashion Week::Marios Schwab's concept collection has reset the fashion buttons in a powerful way. Marios Schwab says that he likes to challenge initial conceptions and the ideals of fabric, taking them out of their… [MORE] |
 Gaudy Mobile Phones - Over-Blinged Overseas Technology::What’s hot on the streets of Tokyo right now? Glammed-up mobile phones decorated with colored rhinestones in blingy designs which include faces, pets and wild retro patterns.
Whether you call it over-the-top… [MORE] |
 Fashion with Compassion - White Cashmere Collection Fights Breast Cancer::Eight leading Canadian designers have revealed a unique vision of a future without breast cancer at the Fifth Annual White Cashmere Collection 2008: A Touch of Pink fashion show in Toronto, held on September… [MORE] |
 Bank Robber Fashion - The Mask as Accessory::The mask trend could not have come at a better time, and I’m not referring to Halloween being around the corner. I’m thinking of those CEOs and managers behind the failing financial institutions in the… [MORE] |
 Grandpa Chic - Old Man Sock Garters For Women::Are sock garters for women are about to become fashionable?
The first pair of the quaint and peculiar socks in the gallery are part of designer Nerea Lurgain’s Spring 2009 collection. The other images… [MORE] |
 90210-Inspired Fashion - House of Holland S/S 09::Henry Holland’s House of Holland S/S 09 collection, debuted at London Fashion Week yesterday and was filled with polka dots and florals--even on beloved classic Levis 501s! Holland’s couture was inspired… [MORE] |
 Harry Potter Fashion Shoots - Emma Watson in Vogue Italia::It’s Hermione Granger looking all grown up and glamorous! Emma Watson, the young actress who plays Hermione in the Harry Potter movies, modeled for the September/October 2008 fashion shoot featured in… [MORE] |
 Storm Inspired Haute Couture - Project Runway's Siriano Rocks Fashion Week::Christian Siriano took the world by storm with his jaw-droppingly beautiful Spring collection, inspired by the “fierce” and colorful drama of Mother Nature’s stormy sunset skies. Siriano captured the… [MORE] |
 Extreme Sport Fashion Shoots - Natural High in Vogue::The October 2008 issue of Vogue US features an adventurous rock climbing editorial by famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel.
The unusual ‘Natural High’ editorial features models Lily Donaldson, Coco… [MORE] |
 Latex Cage Dresses - Fashion Trend Goes Extreme::Cage skirts and latex have recently made their way on to the fashion design scene, but now we would like to acquaint you with latex cage dresses. HMSlatex started designing clothing for the designer’s… [MORE] |
 Boyfriend Jeans (UPDATE) - Katie Holmes Ignites Bandwagon of Baggy Boy Jeans::Katie Holmes recently set the tongues of fashionistas and bloggers wagging when she began wearing the baggy boyfriend jeans. Even though most of the buzz was negative, going as far as calling her choice… [MORE] |
 Exotic Egyptian Beauty - Cairo by Philip Lorca DiCorcia in W Magazine::The latest issue of W Magazine features a captivating fashion spread that shows the hippest high fashion pieces captured by famed photographer Philip Lorca DiCorcia in Cairo, Egypt.
Styled by Camilla… [MORE] |
 Wearing Your Vote Stealthly - Interactive Voting Through Apparel::Just in time for the November 2008 Presidential elections are Boston-based company, Vote Apparel, t-shirts and tank tops that allow you to wear your vote, without the names of the candidates (praise be… [MORE] |
 One-Shouldered Bandage Fashions - Herve Leger for Spring/Summer 2009::Herve Leger’s Spring/Summer Collection for 2009 by Max Azria was oozing with sex appeal. The label known for ultra-sexy body hugging designs showed short tight dresses, taut gowns and barely there swimwear… [MORE] |
 Political Botox - Sarah Palin's Chemically Assisted Beauty::Sarah Palin is hot, but she’s had some help according to cosmetic surgery experts. They suggest Sarah Palin has no doubt had some minimally invasive work on her face. Not one expert thinks Sarah Palin… [MORE] |
 Manhattan Pop-Up Shops - Target Bullseye Bodegas::Target brought great design to New York shoppers at low prices with their four limited-time Bullseye Bodegas staged throughout Manhattan over the past four days.
The bodega theme is one that almost all… [MORE] |
 13 Retro Glamour and Burlesque Trends::Retro glamour and vintage looks are extremely hot from the New York and Paris runways to street fashion all over the world. Take this approach one step further and we are graced with a style reminiscent… [MORE] |
 Fashion Horse Race - Designers Compete for the Caulfield Cup in Australia::Designers can get a quick break right out of the gate if their fashion is picked as the winner of the Caulfield Classic Style Award. There is a “but.” But the fashion designs are to be worn at a horse… [MORE] |
 Vanguard Designer Tribute - The Amazing Work of Nagi Nona::Ocassionally Trend Hunter pays hommage to the brilliant work of creative individuals, and the sad passing of this vanguard designer is one of those times.
The multi-talented Nagi Noda passed away on Sunday.… [MORE] |
 Tennis Clown Fashion - Thom Browne's Silly S/S 2009 Collection::Now if the people attending the Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2009 runway show can’t keep a straight face, how am I supposed to write this up as a serious post?
Look at these tennis-inspired outfits, costumes,… [MORE] |
 16 Pixelated Designs - Digital Does Reality::In 2008, we’ve realized those little inadequate squares on the computer screen aren’t so bad after all. In fact, we became so accustomed to pixels, we kind of miss them now that we have gone (vector) sophisticated. … [MORE] |
 10 Gold Fashions - Plus: Jennifer Hudson's Glittering Style::Jennifer Hudson is engaged to David Otunga, her reality star beau from the show, I Love New York 2. As Jennifer Hudson’s engagement puts her in the media limelight today, we thought it an appropriate time… [MORE] |
 Dyed Eyebrows - New York Runway Models Channel Alice Cooper::Spring 2009 could see a new cosmetics trend: colored eyebrows. As our fashion savvy editor Bianca observed on runway at the Diesel Black Gold show in New York last week, “is it me, or did the blonde models,… [MORE] |
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