Haider Ackermann FW2012

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Haider Ackermann has given us an extraordinary tapestry of autumnal color

for Fall/Winter 2012.

This collection has everything a modern woman could want in her wardrobe, skirts. pants, tops, dresses, and coats. It's all about chic, elegant choices for fall. He has proven himself to be a master of the details through his use of proportion, shape, scale, and color. From the hint of motorcycle touches on the coats to the draping on the dresses. I found this collection to be a sumptuous adventure into "Fashion as Wearable Art" for Fall 2012.

Until next time, wishing you F,G, & E!!! ( Fashion, Glamour, & Excitement )

Alexander McQueen | Women's Autumn/Winter 2012 | Runway Show

This Show was amazing! Sarah Burton has truly come into her own at the helm of McQueen. It was all about the future of beauty for me. Modern, Sharp and Feminine but with the sense that it had been touched by an old world artisans hands.

It felt as if the silhouettes and fabrications evolved at a raid pace. Starting with short skirts with an exaggerated collared jackets in nubby jacquards. Then it began to change texture opening up into a laser-cut lace over leather. The nubby texture evolves again growing out into mongolian fur or ostrich feather as she explored various shapes on the theme. Finally exploding into strangely elegant layers of lightness in extreme layers of organza floating across the floor.

Truly Fashion as Art!!!

Until next time wishing you

F,G, &E!!!

(Fashion, Glamour, and Excitement)

Iris Van Harpen F/W 2010

"Synesthesia"

Dutch designer Iris Van Harpen's Fall/ Winter 2010 collection is entitled Synesthesia.

Synesthesia: A condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, as when the hearing of a sound produces the visualization of a color. The high sensitivity of a synesthetic experience can lead to perceptual enhancement, mixed sensation, or sensory overload.

Laser cut leather is what it's all about. One side is a solid and the other side a metallic gold, silver, or bronze. These textures and colors are molded in a futuristic twisting, knotting, and draping. These three dimensionally structured garments appear to be forged and constructed rather than sewn. Van Herpen really pushes the somewhat fluid boundaries of fashion as art. Which we all know… I live for!!!

After completing stints at both Alexander McQueen and Viktor & Rolf, van Herpen has been working on her solo collections since 2007, taking home the Dutch Design Award for her S/S 09-10 collection. When asked backstage at her runway show of her inspiration for Synesthesia, Van Herpen explained she was "inspired by the cross-sensational phenomenon of feeling sound, smelling motion, and hearing color" I am loving her right now. Check out the video her designs are genius!!!

Until next wishing you F,G,& E

Fashion, Glamour, and Excitement.

Vol. - 10 GIVENCHY Fall 2010 Couture

As we all know I live for, "FASHION as ART!"

Well the Fall 2010 collection of Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci is all that and more. His extraordinarily elaborate ornamentation and attention to detail is exceptional. This season he opted for a more intimate presentation, where he could better highlight detailed pieces like the painstakingly patchworked leather coat or the dress in Chantilly lace where the pattern of the lace had been duplicated in appliquéd leather and is ended in a cascade of dégradé ostrich feathers. Genius!!!

His inspiration for this collection was Frida Kahlo and her three obsessions: religion, sensuality, and the human anatomy. The looks and palette were very focused, 10 looks in only four colors- flesh (caucasian), white, gold and brown.

The dominant motif of the collection was the skeleton, laid out flat in the lace appliquéd on a long tulle column, or rendered in three dimensions in obsessively dense clusters of crystals, pearls, and lace on the back of a jacket in double silk duchesse satin. The zipper pulls were little bones, a belt was a spinal column re-created in porcelain or a tiny ceramic appliqué skull sprouting angel wings. Tisci called it "A romantic way to see death." And I loved it!!!

Until next time, wishing you F,G, & E - Fashion, Glamour, & Excitement!

Vol.-11 : Sabine Pigalle - Photography

Sabine Pigalle was born in 1963 Rouen (France). She first studied French literature in the Sorbonne before becoming a photographer. She worked 4 years with Helmut Newton. I love the quiet, yet almost subversive beauty of this work.

Her artistic work includes Toxi-Food, H2O, Beauty Sheets and now Protectors. She now exhibits with the support of LVMH “Paris – Tokyo” for Céline in Omotesando/Tokyo. Check out more of her amazing work at: www.sabinepigalle.com

Until next time,

Wishing you F,G,&E!

Vol. - 9 : Andrew Yang

Kouklita Dolls

Spring/Summer 2010

Avid doll collector and former Proenza Schouler employee Andrew Yang created this collection of fierce dolls based on looks from the Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows. little fashionistas stare with wide, hand-painted eyes and pouty, pursed lips.

Yang sources the same fabrics used in the collection of his featured designers, which is a daunting and expensive task. Key looks from Mark Jacobs, Givenchy, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh and Ann Demeulemeester are highlighted in glamorous, miniature form.

Proenza Schouler

Lanvin

Gareth Pugh

Ann Demeulemeester & Givenchy

Comme des Garçons

Katie Eary, Gareth Pugh, & Rick Owens

Mark Jacobs

This Brooklyn based artist has found a wonderful niche for his art, merging his love for fashion and art into these beautiful miniatures. Check out his site for other Kouklitas and buying inquiries.

www.kouklitas.com

This just goes to show that Fashion, Glamour, & Excitement can be found in the smallest packages.

Until next time wishing you F, G,&E

Missoni Resort 2011

Vol.8 - Missoni : Resort 2011

For resort 2011 Missoni takes on Africa through the lens of the sixties. The patterns are bold and graphic. The colors are vibrant mixed back to strong black and white. These elements placed on the clean modern silhouettes of the sixties gives us something amazing.

For this FASHIONISTADOR this collection felt whimsical, bold, modern and above all chic.

- Until next time, wishing you F,G, & E!!! ( Fashion, Glamour, & Excitement!!!)