STYLE INDIE
From Runway to Walkway
Everyone and their mother have been talking about this poor defenseless Marc Jacobs headband that MK Olsen sported to the “New Yorkers for Children Gala.” I personally don’t understand what the buzz is. First of all, she is well known for wearing looks right off the runway (especially since it is by one of her faves). Secondly, she is rocking an up and coming trend. She is usually the first to wear a trend, or starts her own…Now why do people have a problem with this. And even if it is a trend from the eighties, this isn’t the first Flashdance inspired accessory. Thirdly, my problem with the outfit is not the headband, it’s the Prada dress that she decided to wear (that is actually wearing her). I love Prada as much as the next person (I even named my dog Prada) but this dress is over-sized and very “Missoniesque.” As little as she is, the dress overpowers her and makes her almost tiny body invisible behind the miles of print. Sometimes, she tries a little too hard!
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Does this make you randy?
Remember when Vince Vaughn was hot? And thin! And had style?
It’s hard to imagine that a little over a decade ago Vince Vaughn looked like this:
My, my Swingers was a long time ago! As former resident of La-La land I have seen Mr. Vaughn in person, and let me tell there isn’t much more than his lounge-lizard screen persona. So if this frat-pack-lothario is going to play host at every bar that will have in Los Angeles-he needs to bring the lounge-lizard-look-back!
Don’t you just want to rub his buddha belly?!
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JoySlippers
Finally, someone found a way for me not to loose the other slipper!!!
Actually…
These slippers are designed with two pressure sensors embedded in each sole and can sense the weight being shifted between the toe and heel of each foot. This information is fed into a computer where, for example, a drawing application can interpret the analog input as drawing directions. Allowing the wearer of the JoySlippers to draw with their feet.
The drawing application demonstrates how different motions make different patterns – visualizing their capability to track motion. I am interested in experimenting with the JoySlippers and their properties as soft, flexible, wearable and portable input devices.
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How To Look Ghetto: Fruit Loops
The Satchel pointed this out to us a few days ago, but I noticed the look in my native village of The Bronx about a year ago. The beloved characters of Kelloggs cereals are getting some major street cred by becoming the imagery on a new set of street wear. Hoodies featuring Snap, Crackle and Pop, Toucan Sam, and even the rooster from Corn Flakes have hit the street and are being worn by cereal enthusiasts everywhere. This is probably the stupidest thing ever.
I know that most folks who dress in streetwear don’t mind looking like giant billboards for companies like Rocawear and Sean John, but at least those brands bring some level of status (as in, “Wow, RayRay can afford to buy Rocawear. He must be mad ballin yo.” Yes, I just assume that’s how everyone from the streets talk so please, BE OFFENDED), but do you really think people will mistake you for a “playa pimp” if you’ve replaced Tony Montana for Tony the Tiger? Check yourself, before you wreck yourself, son.
“Follow Your Nose” coupled with pointing to his ass makes me think he’s after more than a balanced breakfast.
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TrendSpark: Polygamist Pastel
We’ve all been watching the story of the polygamist wives in Texas and we’re enthralled by their simple, yet stylish ways. It got me thinking of Chloe Sevigny’s character in HBO’s Big Love (yeah, we’ve been on a Chloe trip for the past week, we will commence the search for a new indie style god soon, promise). Is it weird that I feel this look can take off? Probably not since Glam is already talking about this looks staying power stating the exact details.
“As rogue photographers have documented, all women in the conservative sect wear long-sleeve, floor-length pastel shirt dresses–striking, unusual pieces that look like a cross between Victorian woolen mill uniforms and the corduroy numbers Delta Burke sported on Designing Women.”
Nifty. What’s really scary is that I’m starting to think Chloe Sevigny is a psychic. How could she have known that this look would take off, how is she so in tune with the obscure fashion universe? I think we need to get her on the search for Osama Bin Laden or something cause I have a feeling she’s hiding her superhuman abilities from the world so that she can continue to remain one step ahead of every trend.
“I see love in your future and really high waisted white jeans.”
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Fendi Goes DIY
This really isn’t ‘indie’ but I thought it was an interesting take on a big designer name trying to make something that we can later, as consumers, change and make our own. So basically, the power of design is in your hands. You can buy a $1300 bag, with the Fendi Logo in front, and then customize it to your own individual style. Very nifty. Check out the perks:
- Coated canvas
- Removable belted shoulder strap with buckle attachments
- Interior twist-lock closures allow buckles to be removed for clutch carry (two for one deal)
- Polished gold metal logo-engraved appliqués on each side
- Acrylic double-F logo on the front (in case you didn’t know it’s Fendi)
- Flap top with magnetic snap closure
- Multicolored cartoon-like logo textile lining (cartoon? remind you of anything? Hint; LV)
- Interior leather-trimmed zip pocket
- Ten Pantone Universe markers included to create your own design on the bag (Pantone; only the best)
- Packaged in a multicolored Fendi box (most important part)
- Made in Italy (not China!)
- Only returnable in original condition (so don’t think to return your doodled over bag)
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TrendSpark: The Adventures of a Corporate Hipster
This week Fashion Indie has been very hipster-centric, which living in New York lends itself to that I think.Well, last night, Fashion Indie’s resident editor Rebecca Alexander and I were making our way to Brooklyn (a.k.a. the hipster epicenter) when we came across a new form of hipster…..THE CORPORATE HIPSTER!
How is this possible?
See hipsters work on a fine hypocrisy. The truth is, hipsters are the yuppies of our generation. It takes money to be a hipster! Only the finest deconstructed skinny jeans for todays hipster.
Meet corporate-hipster-man. Reading today’s Wall Street Journal. Rocking a Thom Browne bootleg via the local thrift-store.
Here’s a full shot of the man. Notice the shruken-two sizes too small pants. Rebecca and I couldn’t tell if he was being ironic or just being a hipster?
(And yes that is me in the forefront, not my best photo, I look much better after a hair and makeup team has had their way with me!)
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Creepy or Coolest Things Ever
I really can’t decide whether these are the coolest rings ever or the weirdest. Sculpturaly I think they are little pieces of art but when it comes to actually wearing these, I think I’d be a little creeped out. It’s like having tiny men stare at you all day from your fingers! Plus I couldn’t find any info on the designer or the rings, the entire website is in a language I do not comprehend.
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Ten Things I Don’t Get About Du Rags
1. Why in the fuck is doo (as in Hairdoo) spelled Du? Does the company who makes these want everyone to know that you can’t spell even the simplest words? I’d be offended if I were you.
2. Isn’t the purpose of these to protect your short hair styles at night? If so, why in the hell is it worn during the day, when you’re out in public, when I can see you and laugh at you. It’s like a woman who heads to the supermarket in curlers and wonders why people throw cans of creamed corn at her head.
3 . And on that note, why is it worn when you don’t have your hair styled in? It’s like you’re so lost in the Du Rag lifestyle that you’ve failed to ignore it’s original purpose, to keep your “du” together at night.
If you are white. And wear a du-rag. You look like this.
4. White people and hispanicals, PLEASE STOP ROCKING DU RAGS!!! You are not Eminem and you’re black friends talk shit about you behind your back. Seriously, I promise.
5. If you do insist on wearing them as a “fashion piece” can you please invest in one that’s not made out of polyester? I understand that they have become everyday hoodwear, but they don’t need to be so cheap. If you want to wear them on the street, please invest in a leather or more stylish version. I know no one makes them in leather, but jump on this trend and get started on crafting them and maybe you might make some legit street money.
6. Why are they only sold at bodegas? Aren’t they worthy of 99 cent store representation as well?
7. They cost about a nickel. There’s no reason why you should ever have to put them in the wash. Buy a new one at least once a week for the sake of the advanced society that has grown around your grimy ways.
8. Jordan Durags for $20 bucks. Really?
Daniel Saynt as Kevin Federline (it was a dark time in my life)
9. Only hood rats think you look hot in a du-rag. Seriously, I promise you it’s the truth. I wore a du-rag for Halloween two years ago (I was dressed like Kevin Federline) and I got the number of every ghetto chick and their babies. It was like hood rats were falling from the sky and asking for child support.
10. Tupac and Biggie did not wear durags. Isn’t that enough convincing for you to do the same?
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TrendSpark: Well In-Vested
We’ve been addicted to the vest look since it started cropping up on Justin Timberlake last year when he was bringing sexy back. Now the manish style has finally progressed from the streets of Williamsburg and Barnaby Street to the shelves of some of your favorite boutiques. William Rast (big surprise that Justin’s line , Endovanera, and Marlova have all released killer vests for the spring, so be a fucking follower and get one pronto. Nothing says ballbreaker better than dressing like a dude and sporting a woody. Get a vest and you’ll understand.
Photos from WWD
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Neo-Wave Hipsters Rule
TrendSpark: Silver Shoes
This is a shot from Blackbook’s May issue. Love, love, love the silver shoes. Can someone get behind me on this look? Yes, it’s very Michael Jacksonesque, but something about shiny footware has always gotten my goat. And without socks, this look transcends the typical farce appeal and takes on a life of its own by breaking all rules of shoe etiquette. I’m on the search now for some silverplated stomping gear so if you’ve got some sources, please hit us up.
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White Wayfarers Are Over. So Please, Please Stop Wearing Them
Chloe Sevigny Circa 2004
I am having real difficulty with this one. Why are all you hipsters out there still rocking this look? White Wayfarers were first worn by Chloe Sevigny in 2004, more than 4 years ago. The look was forward back then, but it’s been along time since 04 when the glasses we’re hip. Now they are not. They are far from cool.
Remember indies, something is only cool as long as you can’t pick them up at Urban Outfitters for $20 bucks. You see when that happens, instantaneously the look becomes available across the country, leading to kids from Montana rocking the look as they head home to watch Napoleon Dynamite for the hundredth time. So please, please, please stop rocking white wayfarers. They make you look like a sad dejected Chloe freak and no one should have to look like that.
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