Fashion in a Post 9/11 World

Edited by Kristen Anastacia

The worst day of my life was 9/11. I think most New Yorkers feel the same. These are Designer Gas Masks that where made for display only. They stand for more then fashion terrorism, they are a comment on the constant state of fear in general as stated on the company sites manifesto…

“We are in a state of perpetual war – with ourselves and with the eco-system that sustains us. Perpetual war breeds perpetual fear. In the present context, this fear stems from our extreme desire for authenticity and manifests itself in our collectively insatiable culture of consumption.

Deep down, we are afraid we may never be satisfied. An expanding archive of branded myths and icons feeds this fear. Designer Gas Masks is an attempt to visualize this state of mind. Because it is only by first acknowledging and then challenging fear that we will all be able to breathe a little easier.”

 

 

 

 

 

As I was web surfing all these images came to me, I wasn’t searching for them specifically. It got me thinking about how art imitates life and what kind of world we are living in. I’m not criticizing any of these pieces. I’m writing about them out of fascination. They’ve really challenged my state of mind. I’m known for designing for a rock n roll Lolita world with bows and hearts. I’ll continue to do so. Designer Jame Piatt will probably not.

 

 

 

Now that I’ve said my piece on this issue for a more lighter happy fluffy take on fashion come visit me at my own blog ANGEL LUST PR!!! I’m all about tea parties and party dresses!!!

Hearts-Kristen May Anastasia

All things French for your Fashion!!!

Edited by Kristen Anastacia

Hello Indies!!!

Its been awhile since I posted but I’m back to bring you a healthy dosing of some hot French stuff (in the spirit of Dan’s trip to Paris)…

To start off I want to introduce you to the Fashionista Lolita Alix who has a girly blog dedicated to her fairytale world. Check her out immediately on line at thecherryblossomgirl.com!!!

I also found this great rock n roll girly line of jewelry from the lovely country. Its a bit dark but since all the colors are so happy it comes across as a sarcastic kind of glam!!! Go visit the French Factory for a dose of goodies!!!

I’ll bring you more later kiddies but right now I have to go!!!

Hearts-Kristen May Anastasia

FYI I’ve covered more on blog about my finds so click on my name to come visit Moi!!!

MISSBEHAVE with Beatrice Neumann

Edited by Kristen Anastacia

Theres a hot new fashion mag on the loose called MISSBEHAVE, and it’s completely a counter culture juvenile masterpiece. One of the major contributing photographers Beatrice Neumann is a virtual pal of mine. She is responsible for shooting this month’s sexpot starlet on the rise Amber Heard, indy cool cover girl on the rise !!! Check out more of Beatrice’s erotic pop sensational image at her web site PHOTOKAT.COM!!! The coolest thing about Beatrice is the fact that she didn’t bother to go to school for her craft. She’s a full blown natural.

For more on Amber Heard and Missbehave check back with me at http://angellustpr.blogspot.com/

hearts-Kristen May Anastasia

The Ultimate Swag Bag

Edited by Kristen Anastacia

Fashion week is meant to douse us in advertisement on and off the runway in a multitude of ways. One sure way to grab the attention of the VIP’s and fabulous nobodies is to find a way to offer a sampling of your product inside a gift bag. It is these advertisers that make fashion week happen for nearly all designers, because they often sponsor the show with their free services, which is why it is important we recognize them here at Fashion Indie.

I’ve been to many shows from Paris to New York and a few parties here and there. I can honestly say I’ve never gotten my manicured fingertips into anything quite like the swag bag that Bui-Lavry PR put together for the Mandate of Heaven show. I was so impressed that I had to simply lunch with the ladies and introduce my creativity so we could work together in the future.

I felt like it was Christmas time as I plowed through the Vidal Sasoon gift bag for a huge sampling of their hair hydro mask and cream polisher. Makeup Forever supplied their luxuries of a cosmetic bag filled with liquid foundation,lip gloss and a sparkling diamond eye powder. Skinny Skinny Soaps samplings of bath salts were made available as well in more than a sampling packet. I’m happy to say that I just bathed with the revitalizing substance. Oh dear I wish I had a picture of the fabulous high heel shaped cookies that where baked and in sight everywhere, fashionably delicious, which we owe a big thank you to Sabina who runs the Corner Stone Bakery…

Best of all and completely decadent, at the very bottom of the bag was a packaged box full of jewelry hand crafted by indie designer Dana Blair!!! I was lucky enough to receive a semi precious jeweled bracelet which sells for $140.00!!! Actress Mena Suvari just bought the same one the designer herself informed me as I worked the room.

As I left I felt as if I’d seen the catwalk and won a shopping spree in downtown Soho!!! Now that’s swag!!!