Pirelli Calendar 2014 // Preview

Looks like it's legs, legs legs for the 50th Anniversary edition of the infamous Pirelli Calendar,

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Good Reads

We have yet again scoured the internet in search of a couple of good reads, and here they are....

a. 'Fashion's Blind Spot' by Eric WIlson, NY Times

b. 'DIY Skin Care — It Can Be Done!' by Megan McIntyre, Refinery 29

c. 'When Will We Stop Talking About ‘Having It All’?' by Molly Fischer, The Cut Magazine

d. 'Invisible Beauty' by Kim Hastreiter, PaperMag

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Chanel Metiers d’Art 2012

Flashback

Think back to the Chanel Bollywood extravaganza of Pre-Fall 2012. There were jewelled head pieces, kohl-darkened eyes and beaded tunics. Not to mention bejewelled necklaces which almost stretched from shoulder to shoulder, and knotted, tied and twisted hair.

Karl really had fun with this one; and we're even tempted to recreate Anja Rubik's look this weekend...

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BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK

* Damir Doma F/W 2011 * Versus Versace, Resort 2014 * Kate Moss, Rorschach Test #2, Asher Penn, 2008 *

* Maison Martin Margiela * Unknown * Ming Xi, in Dior at Cannes Film Festival 2013 *

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Oh Boy

This post features Florian Luger, Robbie Wadge and a bunch of other male models.

Happy Weekend!

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Angel Hair

We're still fixated on the ethereal hair (and halo-esque headwear) of the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013 show

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Babe Town

* Gisele Bundchen * Kate Moss with Anthony Morgan in 1989 * Fei Fei Sun * Daphne Groeneveld * Kasia Struss

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Beauty

Get Abbey Lee Kershaw's flawless, glowing skin with...

a. YSL "touche eclat, radiant touch" b. Smashbox "high definition healthy fx foundation" c. NARS "light optimisign primer" d. NARS "velvet matte lip pencil in belle de jour"

Get Magdalena Frakowiak's  sultry eyes with...

a. Dior "Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara" b. Bobbi Brown "long-wear gel eyeliner in graphite shimmer ink" c. NARS "eyeshadow in euphrate" d. NARS "the multiple in undress me"

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Backstage Snaps

* Kasia Struss and Monika Jac Jagaciak @ Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2012-2013 * Backstage @ Valentino S/S ‘14 * Hanne Gaby Odiele and Kasia Struss @ Calvin Klein *

* Dior Homme SS’13 Backstage * Unknown *

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Party with Hedi Slimane

Lily McMenamy @ Hedi Slimane's Birthday Party in Paris

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Versace Haute Couture Fall 2013 Details

We can always leave it to Donatella to “go back to real glamour”.

This time with a focus on the picture perfect ways of “that black-and-white era."

Photographs sourced via. Dazed & Confused (Lea Colombo)

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Alexander Wang Resort 2014

Pink is in. According to the resort collection of Alexander Wang. But not only candied bubblegum pink, but also a deep forest green. In the words of the designer himself, he worked with colours of the "super-saccharine, super-sweet" sought. Having said that, who can ignore the mirage of dark black leathers, alongside camel, and white.

Many of the looks featured a sort of hybrid peplum meets box-pleat, all technically (in a construction sense) extraordinary. The way Alexander took on the leathers, and worked in morphing their shapes to the female body worked a treat, making them the defiant standouts. There were dolman sleeves, leather vests, two-piece skirts and a fair share of tennis (mini) skirts throughout the collection.

Tailored pants were also treated with the same pleating as the skirts and blouses, allowing for a paper-bag pant like appeal... yet a sharper version per se. Strong, precisely cut leathers were also paired with metallic knits, and because only Wang has the power to override decades of 'fashion-dont's'; patent white loafers were worn with black pants (*gasp*).





(Photographs sources via. Style.com)

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Fendi Resort 2014

Fendi and fur are inseparable, and knowing Karl, although it may look fake at times, it's real, it's all real. Unofficially referred to as 'Italy's leading house in designer fur and every other sort of reptile skin' [by us], references to the animal kingdom were countless (be they leather...or the occasional sequinned python dress.) Despite it being only a Resort collection, the sheer workmanship within each of the garments is awe inspiring. On one hand, the sport-luxe vibe gave way to striped track pants, then you had intricately beaded shift dresses, lengthy skirts patch-worked with texture; and a collection which now brings the jungle to thought.

Punches of blues, reds and soft yellows amped up the presentation which was largely madeup of textured neutrals. There was also a very Phoebe Philo-esque mix of both tan and black leather, which reminded of this look from the Celine Fall 2011 Collection. Overall, it was a very linear focused collection, with biker jackets, and skirt hems alike outlined with leather strips.

Yet, one of the most well-crafter pieces was the mink capelet, which in itself encapsulated the entire essence of Fendi. What is a Fendi collection without a touch of Mink?

(photographs sourced via. Style.com)

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