February 2010
22 posts
and I just realized my sweater is on backwards
Today is awesome.
“And Lady Gaga has asked that we now take a look at the medal count presented by...”
– Bob Costas
Now this is the kind of sales pitch I can get...
“(W)hen we showed interest in the racks of slim-cut denim, some of which were accented with zippers and studs, she popped up at our elbow. “Hello, I’m Victoria!” she chirped, extending a tiny hand.”
Victoria Beckham stopped by New York’s Bergdorf Goodman yesterday to help shoppers pick the perfect pair of jeans. This is quite the marketing strategy - If I felt confident in a...
A hazy shade of fall/winter 2010
It started off on a tragic note with the death of Alexander McQueen and things haven’t gotten much sunnier. From the emerging trends ranging from controversial and expensive to opulent and possibly tacky, I’ve found there’s little that excites. Throw in stories of Coco Rocha’s apparently too large size four frame and you’ve got one hell of a depressing season....
pterodactyls asked: Who is your favorite non-Weir Olympian this year? Which country has the most stylish uniforms?
“And the latest crop of models is not made up of “adults or even sort-of adults,”...”
– Coca Rocha discusses the issue of size with the New York Times. Children are walking in the shows and ones as young as five are covering the runway. If a child shows next season, I’m done with the fashion industry. Suri Cruise, I’ve got my eye on you. God help us all.
The world is short one truly great artist today
I’ve still yet to process that we’ve lost Alexander McQueen. It’s not just the fashion world that should mourn his loss - his was one of a few lines that took fashion into the realms of art and social commentary. I hope that his body of work is long remembered and recognized as proof that this so oft-maligned industry contained some whose genius went far beyond the superficial...
“Absolutely [heels make my feet] hurt. Absolutely! I’m not going to lie. But no...”
– Victoria Beckham in Glamour. Will someone hurry up and get this woman her own Bravo show? Talk about the ultimate Housewife.
When does style begin to overshadow substance?
I’m all for artists who are willing to parade around in outrageous couture, but Lady Gaga is certainly not the first performer to bring provocative drama to the music scene (see David Bowie, Freddy Mercury, Madonna, Cher, Elton John, KISS). Some of the aforementioned will be remembered primarily for their musical contributions, while others for style. I’m inclined to believe Gaga...