FIT Celebrates “The Great Designers” in Two-Part Exhibit

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

For its ambitious, year-long, two-part exhibit  “The Great Designers, Parts One and Two,“  the Museum at FIT went about acquiring some never-before-seen items to add to its already extensive permanent collection of 50,000 garments and accessories. 50 pieces, organized alphabetically by designer, will be displayed per exhibit;  from iconic brands like Christian Dior, Chanel, and Givenchy to young, avant-garde designers like Boudicca and Gareth Pugh. Part One, which opened yesterday, runs through May 8, followed shortly by Part Two, opening on May 23. 

E.G Love Spoons in Leather

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Emma Griffiths is one serious mother cutter, laser cutting leather into breastplates, bodysuits and dresses for E.G spring 2012. She harkens the Welsh tradition of Love Spooning, a time when a man would carve a spoon for his beloved into a never ending pattern. The motif is unique to the woman, and the one used for this collection symbolizes the strength of love. Her work under Alexander McQueen and Zowie Brooch of Boudicca has led to her intricate craftsmanship and knack for dressing sexual women powerfully. Now watch the SS12 collection here.

What to Wear to Make You a Streetstyle Star

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

There are three occasions I look forward to, in terms of getting dressed. First and foremost, is my annual gaycation to Provincetown, during which the booty shorts cum denim panties too risqué for even Chelsea and the sequined leggings too “say-something” for a work look are paraded about on a daily basis. More recently, I’ve gotten into Halloween just for another excuse to wear a heel. And then of course, there is Fashion Week. It’s a battlefield out there; survival of the chicest. The ante has been further upped by the explosion of photoseekers running around, snapping pics of the best-dressed stomping in and out of shows. So how do you catwalk in front of the lens and into the hearts of the new social anthropologist — the streetstyle blogger? Here are 5 looks to get you noticed.

Do as the Wizard Does and Take Yourself to Emerald City

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones and Mila Kunis are all drinking the Kool-Aid. Emerald green was on the red carpet in a big way at the 2011 Golden Globes, and the trend is bound to get stronger. Check out the guide below on how to add this cool splash to your wardrobe.

Margiela Overload

Edited by Saynt

You’ve got to give it up to a dude who can properly rock Martin Margiela. This fashionisto was spotted in Paris looking like he beat the shitake out of a runway model and grabbed his garb.

Wearing Martin Margiela, Paris

Jacket: Black MARTIN MARGIELA Belted Jacket

Shoes: White Sneakers

Sunglasses: Black MARTIN MARGIELA Sunglasses

T-Shirt: White CONVERSE T-Shirt

Tights: Black BOUDICCA Leggings

Photo By: Phil Oh

LINKAGE: Street Peeper

Runway: Boudicca Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 09

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Loving this all black and white collections.  The asymmetry is really striking, and I love the first look where one pant leg is shorter than the other. Totally want to see someone rock that.

Image Source: Dazed Digital

Boudicca To Release First Fragrance

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Zowie Broach and Brian Kirkby of clandestine British cult brand Boudicca – named for the Iceni tribal queen – have announced a September launch of their very first fragrance, Wode. If early details are any indication, this avant-garde perfume will serve as an extension of the label’s artistic, if not commercial, pursuits. With built-in niche appeal already guaranteed, Wode is destined make a splash unlike any other we have seen since 2005’s Odeur 53 from Comme des Garçons, which notoriously eschewed traditional notes for an ultra-modern, metallic “bouquet”.

Source: Sassybella

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