I try to make it to this show every year. There are a few so so's (props for effort) but some exceptional ones as well.
'Garbage can be gorgeous, as evidenced by Saturday's night's "Haute Trash" fashion show at the New York Fashion Academy in Ballard. Sponsored by Seattle's recycling gurus at the ReStore,local designers fashioned incredible outfits out of stuff the rest of us just throw away. You won't believe some of the things they came up with.'
Visionary, artist, showman, staging genius, trend setter of the modern fashion world.
His critics called his work 'dark' I call it Organic, Romantic, Haunting, at times Goth.
Birds - he loved them. Skulls, crossbones, insects, feathers...a celebration of the earth.
Recurring Eagle Theme.
Pure Drama.
Discovered by Isabella Blow he paid homage to her eccentric style after her death in 2007 by sharing the runway with avant-garde head pieces by Philip Treacy in his spring/summer 2008 collection.
Totally Organic - Basket, Feathers...
Heart be still! - Steam Punk
Recycling?
Aimee Mullins modeled for McQueen wearing hand carved wooden legs made from solid ash, everyone thought they were boots.
Alexander McQueen infused the excitement of old school Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino Couture shows.
Newspapers, blogs..., even those that are not fashion oriented, are a-buzz buzz about Lady Gaga's costumes last night at the red carpet and Grammy Awards show. She dressed exclusively in Giorgio Armani Privé encrusted with Swarovski crystals, Alexander McQueen shoes.
I always said that if you are in show business as long as they are talking about you the next day you win.
I think I would have been a little bit peeved if I would have sat behind this number.
Other notables
Beyoncé in sculptural Stephane Rolland
Katy Perry wearing Zac Posen
Rihanna in Elie Saab
Taylor Swift beautiful in Kaufman Franco
Here is another angle because that frontal shot makes her look like she is expecting.
Nicole Kidman & hubby Keith Urban both in Prada.
Heidi Klum in Pucci with handsome hubby Seal
Keri Hilson in a pink champagne Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown
Ciara in Givenchy
Britney Spears attempted a similar effect in this Dolce & Gabbana but Im afraid she failed. It was just unflattering.
Fergie in Pucci
Jersey Shore Reality TV celeb Nicole "Snooki"
Sorry Snooks, I'm all for celebrating the body of a real woman but when you have the shape of an eggplant you should avoid tight clothing.
And because you are still young and I dont believe in criticizing without offering constructive advice; first of all I would not wear shiny fabrics but if you must - a few from Diane Von Furstenberg line just to give you an idea.
Now, I know the following comment may not hit the right tune with Taylor Swift fans but neither did she when she performed with Stevie Nicks. Some of my friends made comments that it was painful to watch at times and they were right.
Judge for yourself:
Hint @ 37, 51, 1:11, 1:14, 2:00, 2:09, 2:23, 2:30...
Once maybe but (?!?!?!)
My absolute favorite part of last night's Grammy show was Jeff Beck & Imelda May's Beautiful tribute to Les Paul
"LIPSTICK INFORMATION: Something to consider next time you go shopping for Lipstick……
This comes from someone who works in the breast cancer unit at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Recently a lipstick brand called ‘ Red Earth’ decreased their prices from $67 to $9.90. It contained lead.
Lead is a chemical which causes cancer. The lipstick brands that contain lead are:
CHRISTIAN DIOR LANCÔME CLINIQUE Y.S.L ESTEE LAUDER SHISEIDO RED EARTH (Lip Gloss) CHANEL (Lip Conditioner) MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content, The greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. Lipstick Contained the most amount of lead.
Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.
Here is the test you can do yourself: 1. Put some lipstick on your hand. 2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick. 3. If the lipstick color changes to black, Then you know the lipstick contains lead.
This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer!"
The current version of the email claims that the information originates from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. However, this claim is highly suspect. There is no mention of such a warning published on the Walter Reed Army Medical Center website.
Unreal. We were completely speechless and heartbroken at not just the complete lack of environmental awareness but in these difficult times a disregard for our fellow human beings in need.
Cut off fingers from gloves? How heartless can retailers be?
Thanks to one of my fabulous clients for giving us the heads up about this atrocity.
Shame Shame!
'Cynthia Magnus with mutilated clothing she found on West 35th Street last month. She said she was appalled by the waste.'
As Masibvo wrote us "I don't know what is more upsetting about this story. What they are (and are not) doing or the customers response to the issue. Most seem to be of the thought that they are glad the clothes are not donated since they would not want to see a homeless individual in the same article of clothing as they have. I hope that this is the younger customers that hold this attitude, and they will be taught that it is a horrible way to think about your fellow citizens in need.
This is just another reason to buy vintage and support small business!"
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We will never ever discard a clothing item, always give away and donate, never in the landfill.
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