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SS11 Detail: Kenzo’s 1001 Flowers

Qing — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:07:09 +0000

Many years ago when I was little I once read an article that said that Mr.Kenzo could redesign, remake and present flowers in print in at least 1001 different ways. I thought that was a very precise number and that’s how I’ve always remembered Mr. Kenzo, as someone who does floral prints well. The article was limited to six pages, and only displayed a few of his floral prints. I was anxious and desperate to see the other 987 ways he would draw flowers. The spring/summer 2011 collection from Kenzo has a lot of floral prints and other floral details. I haven’t counted, but maybe the article was right – Mr. Kenzo can certainly do his flowers in 1001 ways.

SS11 Detail: Underwear as outerwear

Qing — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:47:05 +0000

Fashion magazines, trend agencies and trend setters have been predicting that underwear as outerwear would become a major trend for I-don’t-remember-how-long. Now it seems like it’s finally happening, the hype is finally becoming true. A good example of this is Kenzo’s spring/summer 2011 presentation.

…another good example is the Proenza Schouler boys, who have just pushed this trend to the extreme.

Celebrities who have been rocking this trend include Chloe Sevigny and Zoe Saldana. These two have been channeling this trend since last season. I have no doubt believing that there will be a “trickle down” effect very soon and that the high street will pick up and transform this trend and give it a broader mainstream appeal very soon. Perhaps they will make it more acceptable for people by making garments where you don’t show the bra directly, like in first picture from Kenzo, but instead use sheer layers that just reveal a little bit – leaving a little bit of imagination to the viewers.

The Sound of Spring/Summer 2011

awais — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:47:13 +0000

Fashion month is over. For the past few seasons we have posted playlists with some of our favourite tracks from the catwalks, and this season is no different. In this post we present to you, 15 of our favourite tracks from the Spring/Summer 2011 shows. The songs are as different as the collections – some are edgy, some are classic and some are completely unexpected.

Talking Heads – Psycho Killer (Gianfranco Ferré Uomo) [Spotify]
Crookers feat. Yelle – Cooler Couleur (Stella McCartney) [Spotify]
Nancy Sinatra – Bang Bang (My baby shot me down) (Prada) [Spotify]
Alphaville – Big in Japan (Kenzo Homme) [Spotify]
Shirley Ellis – The clapping song (Mulberry) [Spotify]

Imelda Marcos on a budget

awais — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:14:24 +0000

Things have been a little busy lately, but I promised Mark I would post an update to show off some recent loot. Last week Eger started their summer sale. A friend and I went to look and ended up getting a couple of things.

Pictures of loot after the jump

A pair of purple suede shoes from Swedish label Rizzo:

And this pair of lace-ups from Paris-based Japanese designer Kenzo (I didn’t even know Eger carried Kenzo products until now):

A few weeks back I also got this pair from Scalpers from Paléet:

Yes, for those who are wondering…I am indeed trying to break Imelda Marcos’ record of owning more than 3000 pairs of shoes. Only I’m doing it all on a budget instead.

I also got a few other things, but I will write about those some other time instead…

Happy Blues

Qing — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:37:39 +0000

Well…it’s not that I’m still soaked within Avatar’s wage. But I really admire all these blues for SS10. And these different mood of blues look the best if a dash of LIME mixing in. Hope you agree…?

Clockwise from top left—-Kenzo…Proenza Schoeler…Stella McCartney for Adidas—Alexander McQueen—Proenza Schouler—denim overall—Yohji Yamamoto(with hands)

Mr. Kenzo

Qing — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:53:46 +0000

Kenzo is one of my three admirable Japanese designers. (other 2 are Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme des Garcons) First time seeing his interview in fashion magazine was in early 90s and inside interview it shows, that the designer has an international mind and global taste. His most remarkable skill is to recreate different illustration and patterns of flowers for more than 1001 versions. His collection path shows a string of tribal vibes from Japanese to Russian to African. All colours are softly merged together, kind of soothing your eye-balls despite the global village influence. Then minimalism and punks and futuristic comes and goes. No one seems to be noticing Kenzo that much until this SS2010 collection came out.

Although Mr.Kenzo has now retired from his company, new design team has very well inherited Kenzo’s spirit and SS2010 collection, I have to admit, is my most favourite show of the season.

Fashion is about fun, about mix and match. Anyone can look great in an amazing dress, however, how to pull layers and layers of clothes together correctly, that requests some fine taste and balance.

I simply love the grey boxy suit jacket with sequin-embellished top half, teamed with soft lantern-shape crop trousers.

Soft rusty colour soft bomber jacket over draped chainy cocktail dress.

Bleached denim jacket cover crème goddess maxi. (even check on those Japanese style jewelled belt. It’s mixed with stone, jewel and gingham fabric and rope)

Most ground-braking item is the little number of camo vest, with burnt-out camo patterns mixing with sequins, luuuuush!!!

The collection even makes oversized madras check and Islamic architect patterns looking so feminine and chic.

And also here full of tiny styling tips like mixing skinny scarves with different weight of chains.

It’s turning out to be my SS10 styling bible. So chic but so casual. You can easily walk in a cocktail party after a day-work in these chic looks.

After seeing the collection you realise that sequins and glitter don’t just exist for Christmas party and evening. Lady Gaga recently said, ‘Glitter could save the world.’ And I can’t see anything wrong with that catch phrase in coming 2010!!

Love like winter

awais — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:43:48 +0000

I am absolutely in love with this editorial shoot from the latest edition of Dazed & Confused magazine. It was shot by Norwegian-Pakistani photographer Benjamin Alexander Huseby, styled by Katie Shillingford and features Hannah Holman and Antonella Graef.

Hannah in jacket by Celine, worn over hooded coat by Gareth Pugh.

More pictures after the jump.

Hannah in dress by Valentino and skirt by Emporio Armani.

Antonella in dress by Cacharel. Hannah wear jacket by Todd Lynn, dress by Kenzo and skirt by Haider Ackermann.

Hannah in jacket by Jil Sander and trench by Comme des Garçons . Antonella in dress by Calvin Klein.