Remember the last time we gave away a Brian Lichtenberg tanktop from our friends at Alex + Chloe?  Well Corey was going through the Fashion Indie giveaway closet and he found another one! You know what to do by now, follow Fashion Indie and Alex + Chloe on Twitter and fan Brian Lichtenberg on Facebook.  Then, RT this message on Twitter:

GIVEAWAYS: Brian Lichtenberg Tank from Alex+Chloe. RT and Follow @fashionindie and @alex_and_chloe and fan Brian on Facebook to enter!

While you’re at it, check out all of the seriously amazing Brian Lichtenberg stuff in Alex & Chloe’s online shop!

Now get to it, and tell all your friends!

Everyone’s favorite tranny, Jeffree Star, let the world know, via Twitter (yeah I follow him, and I’m glad the guy is hilarious!), that he’s wearing Brian Lichtenberg clothing in his latest video off his album Beauty Killer. Amazing clothing is the first major step in the right direction for making a great music video. I’m excited to see the video, it’s Jeffree Star so you know it is going to be more fierce than Adam Lambert walking in a Christian Siriano runway show.

Follow Jeffree Star -> CLICK HERE

We have known about this one for awhile now, but the video for 3OH!3’s next single Starstrukk featuring Katy Perry was released, and I’m totally diggin’ it! Besides the amazing Brian Lichtenberg dress that Katy wears in the fountain scene, the recently 25 year old singer is rocking a pretty hot leopard print dress as well.

I mean it’s one thing to be lucky enough to get to see pictures of Katy Perry soaking wet on any given day, but it is a completely different story when she is doing it dressed in one of my favorite designers, Brian Lichtenberg! Miss. Perry pulled a few pieces from the LA designer for her latest appearance in the 3OH!3 video for “Starstruck”. Normally I wouldn’t care a ton about the video, but now I can’t wait to see it.

via Egotastic!

Hey indies, time is running out on our Alex and Chloe “Brianel” giveaway! We will be chosing a winner in the next couple of days so don’t forget to throw your name in the running. All you have to do is follow @fashionindie and @ALEX_AND_CHLOE on Twitter and Retweet this message to enter. So don’t wait any longer, get on that!

GIVEAWAYS: Alex & Chloe + Brian Lichtenberg Goodie Bag!! RT & follow @fashionindie, @ALEX_AND_CHLOE, and fan Brian Lichtenberg to enter!

Hurry Hurry!

Dirk Mai (photog for our friends at Cliche Magazine) has been posting some great pics of this PYT (pretty young thing)(ps did I just use the term PYT? I officially hate myself), and I’m dying to know who she is. Now I could have just emailed Dirk myself, but what’s the fun in that? Besides, I prefer comments that read “Her name is (insert name here) DUH! I thought you worked in fashion you should know her, blah blah blah blah blah!” But seriously who is this girl because she is killin’ it in that Brianel shirt (SPOILER ALERT: Fashion Indie will be holding a Brianel giveaway in the next few days so stay tuned!)

Love Dirk’s work, so you should love it too by clicking here!

Brian Lichtenberg makes the most amazing t-shirts no matter who they are for, and his latest collaboration with Alex + Chloe is no exception to the previous statement. The “Brianel” collection is now up for sale at the Alex + Chloe online shop!

Looking to get your own Brianel shirt? Click here

Everyone knows trends find a way of phasing themselves back in (we’ve been going through a severe 90s grunge comeback for awhile now), but there’s a few trends that we hope never make it back to life (although some of them are trying desperately, or maybe already have):

1. Thong leotards over biker shorts- Wasn’t a good look when Kelly Kapowski from Saved By The Bell did it, and isn’t even a good look for 80s parties.

2. Shutter shades- I know once Kanye was spotted in these everyone went crazy over them, but in my opinion, shutter shades were never okay, and will never, ever be okay. They serve no purpose besides making you look like a douche.

3. Visors- I have a feeling that sooner or later, hipsters are going to think that grandma visors are ‘ironic.’ I’ll just put it out there now to save everyone the $5: they aren’t ironic, they’re ugly. 

4. Mesh- so not okay. Small mesh (like the Brian Lichtenberg or American Apparel dress) = good. Big mesh = this guy.

5. Crocheted tank tops or bath suit tops as shirts- Just plain ugly.

6. Tying up dress shirts (a la ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’)- This was cool for like, a day, but trying to be ’sexy’ while being fifteen and in catholic school is not happening.

7. One size fits all shirts- I really don’t know who thought this was a good idea. These are the ugliest shirts I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

8. Guys in flared jeans/pants- I know this actually happens. I’ve been a witness to many guys still wearing flared jeans, most of the time girls’ jeans, but occasionally True Religion will make a pair of flares.  Note to all guys: if you’re going to wear girls jeans, at least get ones that look like they could belong to a guy. And also, this is not the 70s.

9. Dark lip liner- Beyond trashy. Seriously, what the hell

10. Scrunchies- I really, really, REALLY hope this isn’t happening.

To all of the trend setters of the world, please do us a favor and stay away from reviving these, or prepare for a permanent spot in Street Zeroes.

Hey Indies, we’ve got some really exciting news! Our friends at Blood Is The New Black have hooked us up with 5 of the limited edition (and now out of print) ‘RIP YSL’ tees by Brian Lichtenberg. Believe me, I wanted one of these for months and couldn’t find one ANYWHERE, but now you can score one from Fashion Indie!

All you need to do to enter is follow fashionindie and Blood is the New Black on Twitter, and RT this message:

Easy! So all you Twits, go RT for the next week, as many times as you want, and we’ll pick the winners next Monday! And if you don’t have Twitter yet, you need to get on that. (Even Kirby did)

photo via Lookbook.nu

Definitely not a look for the bashful.  Celebs have been spotted a few times now wearing perfectly matched dresses and leggings.  My mom used to always tell me to compliment, not match, but I think taking advice from Leighton Meester (at the MET Gala) may be a better option?

Get some crazy leggings at The Costume Dept. or by Brian Lichtenberg, go and search for the perfect matching dress, and be the first to try out this trend!

M.I.A. in Brian Lichtenberg leggings (with a matching leopard tee!)

Since I got a Twitter account I’ve been randomly followed by a few different people each day.  Luckily, last week it was Radiant Jungle.  I noticed he was a photographer and clicked his link to his website, and was not only impressed by his crazy photos, but also his blog, complete with party photos, fashion opinion columns, and photographer recommendations.  But what I think is the most impressive thing about Radiant Jungle, or Zak Krevitt (formally), is how thought-out his photographs are for a seventeen-year-old. Let me say that again, this kid is 17.  I immediately emailed him and asked a few questions about his work:

FASHION INDIE: How did you get your start in photography?

RADIANT JUNGLE: I got my start when an ex of mine got his first SLR. We fooled around with it for a bit and I made some of my first stabs at party photography. But, that was short-lived and I didn’t start Radiant Jungle until about 6 months later. I had connections to using some old movie lighting equipment and for my first few shoots I used this old, awkward light equipment. Now I own my own stuff and can explore a lot more options.

FI: Where do you come up with your crazy concepts for shoots?

RJ: I do a lot of people watching. Since I was little I would always make up stories for the lives I would imagine people living.  Long drives to the city were always my favorite because you would see a lot of really interesting people on the way there. I like to take these made up stories and try to convey it through my photography.

FI: Where do you hope to take your photography next?

RJ: I’ve had my eye on fashion from day one. I do enjoy doing party-pic stuff but in the end  I want to be working in high fashion. I’m in talks right now with a couple designers (Brian Lichtenberg, Yotam Solomon) about the concepts we want to go with for a future shoot.

FI: What is your favorite thing about art/photography?

RJ: I love how art allows me to put my mind out there. Others can interpret my work however it may apply to them, and I love that. I’ve grown up in a family of artists, I really feel that may have influenced my view on the concept. I’ve always been encouraged to see art everywhere.

FI: Who are some of the best/most creative people you’ve worked with, or enjoyed working with the most?

RJ: The first photographer I worked with was Christoph Barthe, he was french and had really great ideas. He helped me start Radiant Jungle actually, but over that we realized our creative differences were pretty large. Working with Brittany Flickenger (from Paris Hilton’s my new BFF) was … well interesting. We showed up at her North hollywood apartment and she was still asleep. So the male model for the shoot and I went thrifting for a bit. Then she called us and we came over; she was still in her underwear and pajamas and was just dancing around her apartment. It was hilarious. Once she got ready though we had a great time shooting. She’s a really fun subject to shoot.

FI: What is your least favorite thing about it?

RJ: I hate how just about anyone with an SLR and a Myspace account can call themselves a photographer.  The field is becoming a bit over-saturated which has its pros and con’s. One perk is that there is amazing talent being produced by people that would never be able to get their name out there if it wasn’t for the advent of social networking sites. One name that comes to mind is Kris Kidd. He has amazing talent and he’s only 15, he’s very smart and has been extremely successful at getting attention through the internet.

FI: Any advice for hopeful amateurs out there?

RJ: Never take the camera away from your eye. There are a million amazing photographs happening every moment, try not to miss them.

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Here’s a photo by Kris Kidd, the fifteen-year-old that Radiant Jungle recommended:

Check out more of Radiant Jungle on Cult or his site RadiantJungle.com

Erin Wasson

Alexander Wang

Brian Lichtenberg

Derrick Cruz

Swaim and Christina Hutson

As I sit here, staring at my failed attempt of an edgy college dorm transformation, I cannot help but imagine my future SoHo apartment or the decor of Vogue when I replace Anna Wintour. I’m planning on some enormous skylights, exposed brick walls, wood floors and an eclectic array of mix-matched furniture and art. For now, the grimy bathtub and excruciating fluorescent lighting will have to do, but who says a girl can’t plan ahead? I’ve started to gather inspiration from some of my favorite designers, models and writers, photographed by Todd Selby, in their homes and workspaces. Thanks to The Selby, who photographs “interesting people in creative spaces” I can live vicariously through others until I get my big break. Join me in my stalking by sifting through the galleries below:

GALLERIES:

Erin Wasson (Model)

Alexander Wang

Brian Lichtenberg

Derrick Cruz (Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons)

Swaim and Christina Hutson (Obedient Sons & Daughters) 

Visit The Selby here! 

This T-shirt is like looking at an old class photo and finding all your long-lost friends. Hey, there’s Fall ‘06 harness bootie … and good ol’ Spring ‘08 black-and-white woven gladiator heels … and who could forget Spring ‘07 gold robo-leggings?

Memories…

This Brian Lichtenberg, creation features Balenciaga’s best hits in footwear. I would really prefer a shirt with Nicolas Ghesquière’s dreamy mug on it, but this is pretty cool too.

The tee is available online at Blood is the New Black

Image from Catwalk Queen.

Exploring a wide range of material use, Brian Lichtenberg fashions have hit the scene. The vast majority of the label’s creations feature edgy dresses, skirts, shirts and more, but Brian never fails to feature the occasional pair of pants and t-shirts. Brian refuses to say safe, with cutting edge fashions and brilliant design detail, the creations never cease to push the limits. A wide range of the designer’s creations feature a bold color range with whites and blacks, but there is the occasional colorful splash as with the design above. With an ability to explore diverse fashions from strong inspiration it’s no question the label’s a hit.

GALLERY: Brian Lichtenberg designs