As illustrated by Richard Haines at T magazine.
fashion
Invited again.

Protected: Ignorance ignites Curiosity, NOT Stupidity!
Lanvin | happy 2012
Virtually Valentino
Neon Binns@www.joyce.com
After Piers Atkinson, JOYCE continues to collaborate with contemporary mavericks. For AW2011, they invite Tom Binns to produce a series of his iconic styles, and mix them into a good range of neon colours. Sold exclusively at JOYCE.com, the diamante Masai necklace is splattered in neon paint contrasted with black strands, while safety pins in hand-dipped neon paint adorned chains of necklaces and chandelier earrings. With such strong shot of cultural reference in the palette, the whole daring effect exudes rebellious creativity with undermined elegance. it takes an open mind to rework his own past, reinvent it and take up to a new level!
I like the short clip in which presents with such nonchalant, unpretentious attitude for those exquisite numbers. The clever choice of nail colours and fuschia sweater were there just to tip things off and contrast, without sharping it up too vividly. Wanna grab when still hot? Tom Binns for JOYCE.com is available on 20th September,2011. Buy it now!
Resort 2012 | Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière
Good, non? Normally, wouldn’t talk about the collection for spring, resort (or whatever you call ‘em) this early, but as a teaser, why not? Cap shoulder, bell sleeves, straight-flare leggy bottom – an inspirational silhouette that, twisted and evolved, echos his early work at Balenciaga in the Noughties, a new stylish look for today. Clever as always (w/ poison water story line), love the fact that it’s dominated by clothes that are colourful and full of design elements, rather strong for a pre-collection, honestly, and very wearable too.
Directed by Steven Meisel
Concept & Creative Direction : Raul Martinez, AR New York
Models : Milou, Miranda Kerr, Jamie Bochert, Zuzanna Bijoch, Nyasha, Colinne Michaelis
Stylist : Marie Amélie Sauvé
Make up artist : Pat McGrath
Hair stylist : Odile Gilbert
Music by Philip Glass
Update: Is she shifting away from Prada and Oscar? Anna Wintour has been supporting Balenciaga’s pre-collection in the last couple of season.
Carine’s World
Under Hunting | The White Briefs
Dunno if you’d share the same p.o.v., when it comes to under garment, the market bias to women’s product (/business) over men’s, and the choices for men aren’t diverse nor great neither: funny colour, cartoon prints or branded waistband. Yikes! All in all, the teen market’s taste, remotely cares about what grown up men want as if they don’t exist. It’s truly difficult to find something decent, simple and clean, especially in classic briefs. Once again, the online retail platform solves this problem. Coincidently, two brands surfaced: The White Briefs and Ron Dorff. Something to do with their Swedish root maybe, what really appeals to me is their modern genuine approach and eclectic styling. They both offer, with attention to details, no frill undies and loungewear basics and market in such unpretentious way. While TWB included all men, women and kids, Ron Dorff focuses on men’s 24/7 needs such as undie, gym, swim, body care, and even energy drink. See, with underwear, the neater the better, how difficult is that?
In Thier Own Words | The White Briefs’ vision is clear. We want to meet our customers with a new range of compelling everyday items. It’s about thoughtfullness and vitality, being visionary and to invigorate the business. The shapes are classic with an eye on subtle adjustments and detailing. The White Briefs’ takes social and environmental responsibility and delivers a high quality product in all aspects. Organic farming is a production method that not only respects human health and the environment, but is also a model of sustainable development, that improves the quality of the resources of local communities, helping them to face global competition. We are using GOTS certified fabrics. The White Briefs’ HQ is located in the surroundings of the breathtaking landscape of Österlen in the southern part of Sweden. For The White Briefs, humanity, quality and 360 degrees of new thinking solutions are the key ingredients. http://www.thewhitebriefs.com
AW2011 | Gant Rugger by Michael Bastian
A bit like a dapper version of <Reality Bites> for today, innit? Gant Rugger is designed by the equally handsome man, Michael Bastian.



