Givenchy: Spring ❘ Summer 2010

Givenchy NEVER ceases to amaze me. This is one brand that really COMES HARD when they come hard, which is why they are probably one of my top favorite designers.




Not only did I post this for attention towards the menswear of the collection this season, but for a more specific detail. Do you recall a few months ago I noted an intriguing conversation a friend of mine and I had during dinner? In the post entitled "Fashion Post Recession" my friend and I predicted the dramatic yet pleasant return of PRINTS! I stated my belief is,

"fashion will come back to life bigger and bolder than before. Specifically I am referring to prints. BOLD, interesting, even inspiring prints will return. ...pointing out African and Native American prints."

And here it is manifested in full form. A movement towards the dramatic yet pleasant return of prints. Seeing as we're nearing close to the end of this recession, America will have the opportunity to appreciate as well as embrace a strong international brand such as Givenchy. Not only do I love this line, it totally coincides with the Egyptian look I've recently found myself obsessed with. Spring 2010? Boom.

Special thanks to The Fashionisto and Fashion Gone Rogue.

Issey Miyake

The genius behind the brilliant fusion of architecture and fashion design. Aesthetics at their most perplexing.

10 Most Searched Labels : The Fashionisto

The 10 most searched labels of the year according to The Fashionisto.






Only because I know I've contributed a great deal to these searches. LOL I'm very pleased with the line up.

Bravo (via) The Fashionisto

The Philip Sparks SUIT!

Surveillance | Model: Andrew Stetson by Photographer: Ivan Otis

Bottoms like THAT scream avant garde. I want them.

ALL I'm interested in is that Philip Sparks SUIT!
Photographs (Via) The Fashionisto of course! Thank you.

Viktor & Rolf

A reviving breath of air for the world of mens fashion.


"We want to celebrate life as the world of our dreams. Our message is aimed at everybody who is attracted by this dream world. We believe in ambivalence, in glamour, in hope and in beauty." - Viktor&Rolf



ANTIDOTE | Viktor & Rolf


"Antiote is a magic potion that transforms negative into positive and evokes joy, wonder, love and success." - Viktor&Rolf

GQ's Best New Designers in America 2008

Andre Benjamin. Collegiate. Design Elements. American Tailoring. Engineered Garments. Roots. Get into it.

Can't wait until 2009's.

In the Closet: Fall Essentials Edition

"After a brief summer hiatus, Josh and Tyler return to drink a little cool-weather whiskey and talk autumn wardrobe strategy." Men.Style.com

Fashion POST Recession

"That campaign is OLD!" I know... I know... but this advertisement for H&M Divided Fall 2009 demonstrates clearly my following opinion. During dinner with an amazing friend of mine, we chatted about many different ways fashion effects society as well as the effect society has on FASHION. Being that she is a fashion design major, she really knows how to provoke an intellectual conversation, one which revolves around the industry and the ART of fashion. On this occasion one of the topics that mired me the most was Fashion Post Recession.

My opinion, which is where these photos come in, is that fashion will come back to life bigger and bolder than before. Specifically I am referring to prints. BOLD, interesting, even inspiring prints will return. She strongly agreed, pointing out African and Native American prints. BUT, who is to say we are correct? After all, we're just dreamers. LOL

What do you think? With the recession slowly but surely coming to an end how do YOU think it will effect fashion.

[A special thanks to The Fashionisto.]

Art as Fashion|Fashion as Art.

"Editorial | James Hampson by Damien Blottière"

At least once every full moon there will be an editorial or advertisement that clearly presents fashion as art more than it does itself. Campaigns like this intrigue me. As an artist I love anything that takes the eye on a voyage and inspires. This is an amazing editorial that accomplishes the goal of making me want the garments. That's one lucky model.

NYC Street Looks - BKRW Fashion

Just thought I'd share...

NYC Street Looks - BKRW Fashion from Alta Media Productions on Vimeo.

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