Street style from Milan
Photo: from The New York Times, Style
It is as much fun to look at the people outside the fashion shows during the slew of Fashion Weeks around the world as it is to see the runway creations. This young lady caught my eye -- very little embellishment, just clean and stylish use of shape and color.
Astounding. I never thought one could take "serious" photographs with a camera phone. I just came across all these new gadgets that make your iPhone's camera rival a DSLR. That, and discovering that the iPhone 4S (which I do not have -- my iPhone still carries a lower digit) comes with an impressively wide lens with infrared filters to begin with. A bit disheartening to those of us who take pride in lugging around a big Canon, though rather exciting to think of this little-phone-that-could.
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The hyperkinetic but always fabulous Anna Dello Russo just posted this backstage video on her website. I found her plastic covering a bit disturbing, but agree that Versace for H&M and ADR are made for each other.
Initial previews of the collection feel overpriced to me, given that this is a fast fashion retail outlet, not couture. But others may find it worth it, if only to get a feel for the frenetic fashion energy that is both Versace and Anna Dello Russo.
Since we don't have Monki here in the US, I only discovered this Scandinavian brand this year through blogs. They have the most fascinating concept photo shoots. From what I gather, their stores are whimsical journeys to traipse through as well.
Here's the latest from Monki Magazine, their Spooky Issue:
Their pieces are actually rather basic, but they rely on your creativity to bring the outfits alive.
If it were possible to walk into a photograph, I think I'd like to step right into this Monki World.
I had been enjoying the double trouble Lanvin campaign in the magazines. I didn't realize there was actually a video, shot by Steven Meisel, accompanying it.
It won't win dance awards, but it is rather amusing, particularly when Alber Elbaz joins the fun towards the end. As always, we can also simply appreciate Lanvin's feminine glamor.
I feel for family and friends on the East Coast, particularly NYC. As of yesterday, they reported that it wasn't that bad. Most of them are veterans of disastrous tropical storms in the tropics!
It did remind me to pull out my Wellies just in case we begin winter rains early here on the West Coast.
from eBay
Nothing like fun puddle jumpers to brighten up a grey day.
I am off on a short trip again, a last hurrah for the summer. My packing rule - versatility.
What I really would like is Donna Karan's Infinity Dress, introduced many years ago. Or something from Rick Owens. But that is for someone whose budget differs largely from mine.
Donna Karan's Infinity Dress, worn so many ways
So my version is the Lilla P "Origami Wrap" (though there are many other designers with their own version). It goes from cardigan, to draped jacket, to halter top, to long-sleeved T, ... The list is as endless as your origami skills. See the demo video from Lilla P's website:
Here are just a few of my favorite looks from this piece:
Twisted jacket
Rear view, tied in the back like a bustle
Worn as a halter top
Can be tied front or back
One piece, multiple uses. As handy for travel as a Swiss Army knife. And it fits, rolled up, inside your purse.
