Fashion F*ck Ups!!!
Perez Hilton: Not Only a Fashion Victim, He’s Racist Too
Apparently we’re not the only site looking to boycott Perez Hilton. BoycottPerezHilton.com claims that the morbidly obese blogger is not only a Hillary supporter (gasp!!!) but a racist, self-hating gay.
Their arguments include Perez’s regular anti-Obama rants (he recently suggested Obama was a communist) and his continued “lancing” of the gay community (how he continuously tries to out gay celebrities with no respect for their personal decision to stay in the closet). I actually might think the racist part makes sense. When Isaiah Washington (black) made homophobic remarks, Perez didn’t stop his coverage until the actor was led to the noose. Of course, when Paris Hilton (white as white can get) made homophobic remarks, Perez didn’t even make a single note about it (although I do remember him praising her for apologizing while calling Isaiah a liar when he did the same).
I just disliked him cause he dresses like he’s ready for a Red Light district version of Xanadu. Guess I’ll just hate him cause he’s a closet racist. Spread it like butter people, you now have two reasons to BOYCOTT PEREZ HILTON. A) He dresses badly and B) (and possibly more important) he’s a racist Hillary supporter who hates gays.
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It’s Official, I’m Not a Douchebag
We like to bestow a lot of vile to the fashionably douchy. Men mostly get the flack, but Ugg loving women get their fair share of judgement when we get on the defensive about our fashion picks. But are we always right? YES WE ARE!!! Thanks to the kind folks at Arabian Monkey we have a very simple process of elimination device that will show us who is and who isn’t a douchebag. I made it through scot-free with after three tries (it took some costume changes).
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A Letter to Lindsay Lohan
Lohan vs Marilyn
Dear Ms. Lohan,
Stop. No really stop.
There’s something that can be said for self-control, and you obviously don’t have it. What you saw as an ‘artistic’ endeavor, in recreating Marilyn Monroe last sitting with Bert Stern (in this weeks New York Mag), has actually ruined the beauty of the original images. As you must know, since you’re such the Marilyn Monroe aficionado, in 1962, Bert Stern was given the assignment by Vogue magazine to photograph Ms. Marilyn Monroe. Stern met Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel and proceeded to photograph her for three days, producing an astounding 2,500 photographs. The original photographs, which range from fashion shots to nudes, speak volumes about Monroe’s emotional and professional downfall. That’s the beauty of the photographs.
At first glance they appear beautiful, but if you were to look at them a little longer you would see how sad these photographs really are. The years of drugs and emotional abuse had aged her face way beyond her thirty-six years. At the time of the photoshoot she had just been fired from her latest film for her erratic behavior, making her unhireable to any other studio. Don’t you get it Lindsay? These are photos of a BROKEN glamour icon, on the cusp of realizing that her career in Hollywood was effectively O-V-E-R. So what are you trying say? I mean really?
Sincerely,
Lauren
Fashion Indie’s Resident Critic on all Things High Fashion
P.S.Don’t worry I won’t hold this whole ‘Marilyn-Monroe’ thing over New York Magazine’s head. As they have balanced out this glaring error in judgment by also featuring a nice long article about my idol Carine Roitfeld.
Photo credits: all bert stern.
lindsay lohan via just jared
marilyn monroe via the fashion spot
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Fashion WTF?!? Why Designers Shouldn’t Model Their Own Goods
Veronica Christen, Argentine fashion designer, proves that not every designer should be allowed to wear their own goods in photoshoots. Following in the trend that has been so far been propagated by Vicktor & Rolf, Mooka Kinney, and Mandate of Heaven, Veronica wants every sexy Argentinian to know how to rock her looks. We’re attempting to get an interview (and that sexy golden American Apparel knock-off) so watch for it.
After the jump, Veronica Christen swimwear. YOU WERE WARNED!!!
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Fashion WTF?!? Behind Every Superman is a Clark Kent
Michael Kors seems to be on a Clark Kent, lovable geek kick with his collection of thick-rimmed glasses. Is geek really all that chic? I want to believe the answer is no, since I’m a former jock whose enjoyed bestowing a swirly or two (let’s be honest indies, not all of us we’re the nicest people in high school) but this look seems to have left the chess club and it now heading for the runway. Do you love it? Do you hate it? Weigh in.
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Are You Horny for House of Holland?
House of Holland showcased some might horny accessories on the runway. He also saw the look on the BLOND runway in New York. Are horns the new fedora? Would you ever add horns to your daily look?
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Does Cory Kennedy Have Style?
We would never question her popularity or ability to get her mug noticed, but does Cory Kennedy, the front row rocking, hipster superwoman actually have a sense of style?
On one side of the spectrum are the die hard Cory-heads who will tout her as gods gift to glossy, on the other end are cold-blooded Kennedy bashers who wish for nothing more than for the girl to step away from the camera.
Decide if she’s a trendsetter or failure. Comment and let us know!
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Celebrity Style
As I was searching for some praise-worthy street style, I couldn’t help but notice the awesomely bad concoctions instead.
You will rarely catch me talking about what is “in” or “out” of style but leggings are an exception. If they weren’t so convenient I’d organize a bonfire and burn them all.
Cory what happened? Has “well-coordinated” gone “out of style.”
Um. This leaves me speechless.
This outfit minus that scarf would suffice.
Here’s one way to screw up a safe look.
Fortunately there is always a light at the end of the tunnel…
Thank you Ashely and Mary-Kate!
Kate takes the cake. Superb.
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Thom Brown Fall 2008
Have to say it. I don’t get this collection.
I know Thom Brown has been talked about as “the savior” of mens fashion, but his collection is just plain stupid. Fine, the simpler pieces may make sense and yes I can’t deny his amazing ability to make a wonderfully tailored jacket, but the high-water flood pants and bermuda suits this dude is pushing out are just ridiculous. Who wears this stuff besides Thom and his models?
Also noted is the model in the feather jacket. What the f*ck is that thing and why would anyone in their right mind ever wear it? I’ve met Thom before and as much as I love who he is in person his collection of unwearable, prissy wear is just plain silly. Hate to say it, but where are we without a little bit of honesty. Remember Indies, just because something is “different” from the norm, doesn’t mean it’s good fashion.
P.S. If you do choose to expose your pasty ankles and knees, please apply some of that tanning lotion or get a tan. No one wants to be blinded by your UV free wobblers.
[Photos courtesy of Paper Mag]
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Fashion WTF?!? Anorexic Herchcovitch
I’m sorry, but this is just gross. Great dress but the skeletor in it is a bit distracting. I thought the industry decided to do something about this. Maybe she’s not anorexic, but her concave chest and flail arms, legs and face suggest different.
What do you think : Thin or Anorexic? Hot or Not?
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Mens Fashion Don’ts at New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week style is always a debatable little biddy. While some folks look impressive, others look downright foolish. A fashion week constant is the manly dandy, that stylish dude who is 1) almost always gay, 2) almost always over the top and 3) almost always sitting front row at the hottest shows. Fashion is far from a democracy so here we’ll break down the fashion week Kings that make us giggle.
This dude reminds me of Steve Urkel. It may be the glasses, the tight pants or the way he’s holding his bag, but at any moment I’m expecting a “Did I do that?” to stream from his lips.
Old dudes at fashion week are fun cause you know they’ve got the money to dress well. This little dandy rocks his look hard and really makes me a bit jealous. I’m such a lazy t-shirt and jeans type of guy so pulling this off would surely require some major thinking, pondering and wardrobe departures. Also, a couple thousand to spend at Saks might help.
This dapper dressers title is “Dandy”. I think that means he likes to skip or works truck stops or something. Love the coat, yes we know you look good, but what’s with the make-up buddy. No amount of mascara is gonna hide your drooping eye baggage. And the over-done eyebrows? Do you really enjoy looking like Leona Helmsley. (if that flew over any of our younger readers heads, here’s an image.)
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumber. I really should just do a post series on these two since they’ve been hitting fashion week each day in increasingly ridiculous outfits
Here’s the conversation that lead to this fashion faux pas.
Senile Old Man at Nursing Home : “Grand daughter, as a last dying wish I want us to dress alike for New York Fashion Week. Can you please grant your loving grand papi this one last wish?”
Young Nurse : “Once again, Mr. Thomas I’m not your grand daughter. I’m your nurse … WAIT, did you say New York fashion week?!?”
Senile Old Man at Nursing Home : “Yes”
Young Nurse : “First, let me change your diaper then show me what you want me to wear.”
It’s Neo from the Men’s Warehouse matrix.
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DKNY Bicycles. A Slap in the Face to the Dead?
We’ve been bashing a few brands lately. We’ve always been a bit harsh to the GAP, but their recent hiring of Threeasfour has kept them off our radar. Gucci has also been on our BASH list lately with their Gucci Loves NY but hates NY bloggers campaign. Now it’s time for us to put a little attention on DKNY, who has been pushing the limits of good taste with their orange painted bicycles hanging outside the tents.
Is it just me or are these a little too familiar to the white “death” bikes that already appear throughout the city.
Get to know the city you claim to know DKNY before you decide to offend it’s dead cyclist.
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