I don’t normally follow the men’s collections too much, but I’ve decided to do something different. I don’t know what Miuccia is thinking this year, but I really don’t like men in miniskirts. There are a bunch of looks that I really dislike, like the nude tops. (click to see larger versions) However, there is a winner; this beautiful red suit. I like the boots too, but not together.
Madame Fortuna jewelry These two necklaces feature hand blown glass with a peacock feature and a rose inside them. Inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry and their fascination with the “object” I have created a modern version. Each RELIC consists of an approximately 1″ handblown glass globe on a 24″ gold fill chain with a spring ring clasp. The Peacock feather is the essence of art nouveau and especially timely now with the resurgence of popularity of Paul Poiret, the brilliant designer who outfitted Josephine Baker among many others. Inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry and their fascination with the “object” I have created a modern version. Each RELIC consists of an approximately 1″ handblown glass globe on a 24″ gold fill chain with a spring ring clasp. This particular necklace features an antique petit point rose. The workmanship of this rose is exquisite, a window into the past and a sample of the love that went into craft. I’ve left the globe empty in the back so that you can see “behind the scenes” the way …
Jewelry from Supermandolini Dark Disco Daily Commuters Supermandolini are two graphic designers from Thessaloniki, Greece who started out with tshirts and expanded to include jewelry, buttons and prints. You can purchase their limited design items at their online shop. images: www.supermandolini.com
Shirts from Treadless Tasty Table by Kenny Wheeler Meashirt by Ben Mautner click the thumbnails to see larger images images: threadless.com
I was pleased to see an editorial dedicated to Canadian designers in the February 2008 issue of FASHION Magazine The Home Front – Canada’s new power players: the designers and faces of the season. Click to see who gets props. image: fashionmagazine.com
Sometimes readers ask me questions. If they are of value to all my readers I post them online. If you have a question, please feel free to submit it using the contact form. I’ll definitely do my best to answer it. I want – I got reader Cathy wrote: i just can’t get enough…of Mackage! all i want is Mackage, Mackage & more Mackage. not too much to ask for, right? so, where & when is the next sample sale in Toronto & how do i get on this list for invite???? I’ve never gotten any Mackage sample sale invites for the Toronto area before. I can’t say I’ve hear of one happening in the GTA either. However, they do have sample sales in Montreal where they are based out of. Sign up to their mailing list and they will email you when it happens. This season’s sale happened in October. I’m not sure if it’s a yearly occurrence. Now is a good time to look at stores that sell Mackage for fall winter clearance …
Printed satin dress by Single buysingle.com images: net-a-porter.com
Yes, that is right people. I bought the Blade Runner – The Ultimate Collectors Edition DVDs over the christmas break. The Final Cut is a visual masterpiece. My jaw was on the floor while watching it, it’s stunning. I love me some Roy. I haven’t watched the documentary Dangerous Days yet, it’s 3.5 hours. Blade Runner info for those that don’t know wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner http://bladerunnerthemovie.warnerbros.com/ IMDB Entry images: imdb.com
A sweater from Karoo by Mark Eisen images: revolveclothing.com
I’m kinda looking forward to a season of no reward shows. No actors are going to the Golden Globes, I wonder if they will boycott the Oscars too. One can only pray, I don’t care much for all the award show fashion coverage and the mostly boring, uninspiring, ugly gowns.
