perhaps it’s not all as staunch as i had originally complained.
helmut lang

proenza schouler

diesel

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i had the privilege of stopping by the met to see the latest exhibit in the costume institute. entitled “superheroes: fashion and fantasy” the exhibit took a look at how comic books and fashion have simultaneous influenced each other, leading to some rather memorable ensembles and collaborations. focusing mainly on “how the superhero serves as […]

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resort has always baffled me a bit. to be completely honest with you the entire concept seems out of date. it’s a tradition steeped in old money and this strange palm beach debutante aesthetic that, if you ask me, it horrendous. this time around there were a few pieces worth noting and standing out above […]

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i’ve shouted out ex-trovata boys sam shipley and jeff halmos for their excellent women’s wear on various occasions. it’s not that i intentionally ignored their men’s offerings, simply that i tend to focus on the girls during fashion week not the boys. i’ve seen the error in my ways and intend on amending them with […]

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riccardo tisci has been a breath of fresh air to the house of givenchy. whether it’s languid goth, spacey ethereal or spring 2008’s dark ballerinas, tisci is bringing an edge and unpredictability to a house that has long needed a shake up.
after studying at central saint martin’s in london, tisci worked for both puma and […]

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sarah-jane clarke and heidi middleton (”sass” and “bide” respectively) started off selling their innovative denim cuts in a stall on london’s famous portobello road. after much success in europe, asia and north america, the girls expanded their offerings into bold sportswear, perfectly complementing the hip downtown girl aesthetic they created with their denim.

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conceptual artist uli rapp is creating a new niche in jewelry design with a time consuming process that includes layering silicone and tricot materials and hand painting her patterns with various textile inks. based in amsterdam, uli derives inspiration from 16th century fashion and art. her work can be seen in galleries from paris to […]

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next weekend i’m making a much overdue trip to the city and one of the things i’m most excited about (other than seeing some of my favorite people in the world!) is window shopping. i’ve been keeping a close eye on oak for quite some time and watched their inventory evolve beautifully. they are consistently […]

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what first drew me to the spring/summer manning cartell collection was it’s absolute lack of consistency. in a world where designers send multiple variations of essentially the same dress down runway after runway, it’s nice to see designers make garments they simply want to see made, regardless of whether it fits a theme or trend.
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