Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor
Danish designer Julie Eilenberger draws inspiration from early science fiction and old hollywood movies, creating a unique blending of eras and styles that one would not immediately associate. Black Swarovski crystals and foam shoulder pads accent Eilenberger’s sheer body conscious designs. Already showing at Berlin Fashion Week, Eilenberger still has two more years of design school.
SOURCE: Refinery 29′s Pipeline
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Dennis Tompkins worked with Michael Bush to create an “over the top” wardrobe for the tour:
1. A THRILLING JACKET: Costumers Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins re-created Jackson’s iconic looks for each of the 26 songs he was to perform, but the singer asked, “How can we take it to the next level?” Bush recalls. The solution? Fiber-optic lights sewn onto his red leather “Thriller” jacket, for a surprise light show timed to the music.
2. OLD FAVES: Jackson was going to back his signature crystal glove and socks, which caught the light — and assured that even fans in the back could see him dance. “He was so excited to perform,”says Bush.
3. A MILITARY SALUTE: For the star’s rendition of “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” Bush and Tompkins created a “regimented, military” look.
4. BELTS AND WHISTLES: Tompkins had to make sure items like this jeweled belt would fit Jackson’s slight 27 3/4 inch waist, but says his weight was not an issue: “He was a bit smaller, but he was always thin.”
5. MAJOR DANCE MOVES: Jackson’s new Billie Jean suit held 7.5 lbs. of Swarovski crystals and 60 lights, so the star made sure he could do a spin before signing off. “The dance came first; costumes were secondary,” says Bush. “And his moves were sharper than ever.”
VIA: People
Edited by Saynt
“Gaga called me and said she wanted to be in a wheel chair. She wanted me to design it and not the prop department. I took it upon myself to drive to East L.A. and exchange the wheels for some low rider ones. I ordered some Gucci fabric and handed it over to my genius friend/designer Michael Schmidt so he could embellish it with Swarovski crystals. Originally, we made a metal logo that read “Gaga” on the wheels, but she disliked the font and we ended up exchanging it for the Chanel logo.” B Akerlund on Gaga’s vehicle of choice for her Paparazzi Video.
A Chanel Wheelchair with Swarovski crystals?!? Cripple me now!!!
SOURCE: B. Akerlund [Anthem Magazine]
Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor
As a lover of menswear as womenswear and someone who is sick of ruining beautiful shoes in the rain, these crystal rubber brogues are right up my alley. Designed by make-up artist/skin jeweller J. Maskrey for Melissa Swarovski they retail at £200. Currently available online at Browns Fashion and also available in grey/silver, these brogues are an easy way to stay stylish during a downpour.
SOURCE: Style Bubble
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
Roberto Cavalli opened his first 30 million dollar nightclub in Dubai on Thursday, which boasts a restaurant, Swarovski crystals hanging from the ceiling, and furniture with animal-print upholstery, bonus features include a sushi bar and boutique selling jewelry, watches, and Cavalli’s favorite Italian food.
Cavalli hopes to open another club in Milan next month.
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Bond No. 9 and Swarovski have teamed up to create three shiny, sparkling crystal encrusted bottles.
I want one, not for the perfume, but to wear it around my neck like a true ODB, phrase to your motha.
It’ll be available on Mother’s Day in the three scents, Nuits de Noho (vivid sapphire), The Scent of Peace (rich amethyst) and Chelsea Flowers (golden topaz) at Saks.
LINKAGE: Bond No. 9 Sparkles
Edited by Rebecca Alexander
This gold constellation necklace is a multi chain necklace with interspersed stars encrusted with Swarovski crystals. Love the heaviness of it, would look great with a little black dress. Available at Elizabeth Cole for $688.
Edited by Kirby Marzec
Christophe Decarnin’s Fall 2009 Balmain collection had me singing “Night Fever” throughout the entire duration of the show. Swaroviski crystals bedazzled nearly every look, from the skin tight micro dresses to the quilted leather mini skirts, giving off a disco ball shine. Favorites included the front-slit silk pants, skeletal print drapey tees and the always appreciated, über dramatic, über shoulder-padded jackets. Overall, the collection was fun, yet glamorous, 70′s nightlife array of items…unfortunately, creativity seemed to run low as pieces from the collection repeated themselves.
GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Balmain Fall 2009
LINKAGE: Style
Edited by Andy Wass
So I was a tomboy until like age 19. Now I can’t get enough of sequins and boys and smelling my hair, and whatever else it is girls like.
However. I feel the line must be drawn somewhere.
Completely Bare‘s Opulent Bikini Wax gives your girl quite the treatment. A full, standard bikini wax, plus “a 24-karat gold spray” (shiny!).
And if that doesn’t make you just itch, they hand-apply Swarovski crystals. Yes. There. For Valentine’s Day Completely Bare will offer a heart of red Swarovski crystals, or the initials of your lovey.
Oh, and just because they’re such sports, you can also choose a broken heart or skull & crossbones.
Apparently they’ve been doing this for years.
What the heck happened to chocolate for Valentine’s Day? How about a fistful of flowers? My heart hurts.
From Spoiled Pretty.
Edited by Corey Moran
Feeling lucky punk? Well then be sure to test out your luck with this “Rotten Luck” dice kit by DL & Co. The kit features 5 zinc and Swarovski Crystal laden die that will be sure to let you know how your day is going to go. Despite the random coolness factor, I’m sure you could invent and awesome drinking game with these.
Get your now at Unica.
