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They’ve finally arrived, the new Jurgen Teller MJ ads. Here are models Stella Tennant and Kristen Owen in all their lo-fi glory. If you squint your eyes you can almost make out their faces. Do these photos make you want to buy the clothes? Or put on a Sonic Youth CD?
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Here is your first glimpse at the new ad from uber-French designer Sonia Rykiel
And the ‘Making of the Ad’:
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We first met Hyden Yoo when he launched his collection several years ago and we are amazed how far the line has evolved. No longer strictly high quality, great fitting woven shirts with a slightly shorter cut than traditional dress shirts, Hyden Yoo is now a full collection of knits, trousers, jackets, and of course, wovens. Yoo describes it as Wall Street meets Brooklyn hipster. We describe it as must have now!!!
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Alisha Trimble knocked our sockies off during the Fall / Winter 2008 shows, but it wasn’t until today that we got video we can share. Check out this up and coming designer fresh out of the down and dirty streets of NYC. She makes some killer dresses that are a will make every night out at the club feel like prom night. You can find her indie goodness at The Dressing Room – 75a Orchard Street between Broome & Grand Streets.
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Frida Giannini has won me over completely with her Fall 2008 Ready-To-Wear collection, I am in love with every single stitch, of every single piece. Her sexy, confident style manifested itself this time as a Russian, hippie, rock chick, but one who can afford to look that way luxuriously. Peasant blouses, straight leg hipsters, fringed riding boots, flirty dresses, vests, trench coats, and lots of fur were layered, embroidered, printed, studded and accessorized to the max with gold chains, heart necklaces and pirate-esque belts.
Eight, magnificent, floor trailing dresses were the last pieces to show, some draped goddess style, some with sashes, some printed with feather patterns. The details were pivotal to the collection as well, like the adorable gold and black clutches bearing the Gucci logo, and the studded strappy heels. It was nice to see some color and pattern from a fashion week that was one all black show after another. This collection will definitely make for amazing shopping with its broad range of separates, and unique pieces.
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Maria Cornejo Extra shined with a collection that expanded on the already widely held notion that this is one designer on the cusp of fashion immortality. In probably her last collection before she goes officially “mainstream” the designer showcased what she does best, modern grasps of symmetry and bold burst of wearable color.
The show was held at the new atelier for Maria in a room that was packed to the walls with a who’s who of hipsterdom. Cory Kennedy was chilling front row. FORM’s Jerry Tam (who recently became a celebrity when indie mag MetroPop got him to grace their covers) discussed his collections direction and his days as an assistant to GAP’s Patrick Robinson.
Piece after piece came down the runway as the crowd was wowed by an abundance of color with dresses in fuscia, cerelion, and blues. The geometric shapes breathed real life into this very wearable collection by one of Fashion Indie’s favorite designers. Also notable where horsehair accessories which added bursts of color and texture to Maria Cornejo Extra’s more traditional black and grey pieces.
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Continuing on our “Everyone is F*cking Reading Fashion Indie” kick. “The Duckies” aka Steven Cox and Daniel Silver (or their PR agents) totally contacted us back on our negative post on the collection.
Sounds like a sneaky little pr ploy to me, but I appreciate the attention (yes I’m a whore who loves the goodness). Here’s the message. I guess realizing their explanation, the lack of music wasn’t so bad, but they weren’t sitting in the front row.
“That’s too bad you didn’t enjoy the show – so many many people did. Actually the response has been overwhelming for both of us. We felt since the collection was boiled down to its essence we thought this was a great opportunity to have people focus on the clothes and what better way to do that than by having a show without music. I don’t know about you – but to me backstage – it was kind of beautiful to see 500 fashion people be still and quite and focused for 8 minutes.
xoxoxo
The Duckies”
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Cool. Tierras. 5th Ave. Black Gloves. Here.
Malan’s runway was a platform for an expression of garments that women love to wear. Creative vertical lapels for women which looked nearly architectural yet sensual. Sexy black dresses that exhibited a woman’s body to the world topped with the occasional red leather three-quarter inch gloves! Bravo! The only standing ovation for New York under “the tent” so far as I can see it!
I even was almost on my chair wanting to hold my invisible glass up. Spectacular.
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Jovovich Hawk has been on of those collections I want to hate on (the celebrity factor, sorry Milla) but can’t because of how cool the clothes really are. This duo has continuously thrown out collection after collection of highly wearble, slighty vintage inspired looks that can satisfy even the most tasteful fashionista (hate that word, we really need to create a new one).
This season, suiting played a part in the collection with a plaid piece that brought of a sense of London mod to the mix. As usual, a very solid collection. Hopefully handbags and accessories are next or maybe a maternity line Milla, I’m sure you’ve had some trouble finding vintage wear that would fit your baby bump.
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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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