Articles by Amanda Gabriele, Contributor
Amanda realized at a young age she could turn her love for materialistic bullshit into a lucrative career. She gets the best of two worlds working in both fashion merchandising and journalism. Amanda's obsessions include Johnnie Walker Black Label, jamming to Lil Wayne at obnoxious noise levels and working on her memoir "Sex, Drugs and Burning Chairs: The Kent State Experience." She possesses more knowledge about underwear than you could ever accumulate in your entire life. Midwestern born, bred and corrupted, Amanda currently resides in Brooklyn with the ///Slant///.
Not only was the Blumarine fall 2009 collection out-of-this-world sick, but the runway show made me the happiest person alive at 6:00 a.m. on a Wednesday. Anna Molinari blew pop art out of the water, sending dresses dazzled with Andy Warhol’s flower prints down a runway reflecting a Warhol-esque portrait
I love Roy Lichtenstein and I love, love Zink, so this is basically the perfect marriage between art and fashion. The witty bubble thoughts are awesome, and I really like the different dimensions and textures used throughout the image. The models’ hair and makeup is amazing; I adore this fuschia
Scandinavian model Charlotte Hoyer starred in a spread for the latest issue of Vogue Russia. Lying in what looks like an adorable, vintage pin-up bathing costume, Hoyer is swimming in a sea of male model bodies. I wish I could see her headpiece better; her entire outfit is completely adorable.
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I love this cover of the latest Vogue Italia issue. Models Odiele and Rajzak pose as mannequins or museum exhibits or something along those lines for people passing by. Steven Meisel has done it again with that touch of mysterious air added to the world of fashion.
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Aline Weber graces the cover and stars in a fabulous spread shot by Gui Paganini for the latest issue of Wish Report. The inside photos show a very dead looking Weber dressed fabulously and accompanied by model Thiago Dirigns. I love the mess of designer bags scattered around the stretchers.
Over the years, I’ve come to expect very Euro-trashy fashion from anything bearing the Cavalli name. But the fall 09 Just Cavalli line was the total opposite of what I thought it would be. Leather motorcycle jackets were the perfect complements to frilly, ruffled dresses. The length of a well
I really like Moschino Cheap & Chic’s fall 2009 collection, but the show didn’t blow me away like some of the label’s past. The sheer tops and dresses are so tricky to do, but I am in love with those pieces in this collection. The ruffles and bows brought out
There’s nothing I enjoy seeing more than a sick-as-fuck Greek designer sending his or her stuff down the runway. And Mary Katrantzou’s sophomore collection did not disappoint. Her colorful patterns do more than sit flat on the fabric, but rather jump out at you for a total 3-d effect. Her
There’s one good way to breakdown the makeup of Marios Schwab’s spring 09 collection and that’s by talking about the good, the bad and the ugly. Let’s start with the good, shall we?
I adore these mini dressed he did in schizophrenic colors and asymmetrical shapes. They are super playful, and
I believe Alek Wek can do no wrong, and this spread is no different. The supermodel is transformed into an African queen for the latest issue of I-D magazine. Wek shows off the ethnic fashion of the season better than anyone else could. I absolutely love her shoes in this
As usual, the House of Holland women’s RTW has me making a mess in my pants. Designer Henry Holland marched his third collection down the runway of London Fashion Week. With a perfectly married mixture of black, white and gray beside an array of Pantone happiness, there is something for
To be honest with you Indies, I’ve never been that familiar with Danielle Scutt’s RTW. Not until this season that is. After seeing this collection, containing this suit I would actually wear, I’ll most definitely be looking for her designs in the future. Following a trend we’ve seen in a
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is on the cover of the 101st edition of the international fashion magazine Numéro. On this dark and artistic cover photo, shot by Greg Kadel, Gisele is dressed in a gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 ensemble, which actually makes it a shame that the photo
These sunglasses are out of control! The new ad campaign for Vera Wang S/S 09 shot by photographer Collier Schorr have an early nineties look and feel. The juxtaposition of the bold, almost harsh looking, sunglasses and the thin, delicate top/dress Tennant is wearing is surprisingly appealing to the eye.
The news has been doing the rounds over the weekend, but we felt we should start the week with this news for posterity. Number (N)ine’s recently displayed AW09 collection – which was called ‘a closed feeling’ – will be their last. Hint Magazine received a letter from the company stating
Gareth Pugh.
Grazia is hearing Gareth Pugh will replace Kris Van Assche as head designer of Dior Homme. LVMH hasn’t confirmed the report, but an announcement is expected any day, according to chatter at London Fashion Week. Speculation that Pugh might take the reins from Van Assche reached a fever pitch
Leave it to Steven Meisel to out-do Madonna. Not to mention provide the answer to our-is fashion-week over-yet-prayers. if you haven’t picked up the latest issue of W, get a copy. Yes, there is Madge’s amorous romp with a famously younger stallion. But we were equally distracted from our Bryant
Take a look into the backstage of New York Fashion Week. Zac Posen’s runway offerings continued to celebrate refined, lady-like elegance and grace, as silken dresses with layered ruffle hems and bouffant sleeves lent models a regal air. Backstage photography by Mark Reay.
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