Alternative New York based multi-lingual band, Blonde Redhead, recently caught my ear's attention and their 2004 single "Equus" has already made it my top play count list on my iTunes.
24 February 2009
Fall focus
In addition to furs, many designers showed masculine leather-belted dresses and jackets, as well as extreme shoulders, one-shoulder styles, and cap sleeves, which bring an 80's or Edwardian feel. The focus this fall seems to be on the wasit and the shoulders.
All but the priceless Picasso
Pablo Picasso, oil on canvas, Instruments de musique sur un gueridan 1914-1915
Despite the lowest economic dip since 1997, the auction of Yves Saint Laurent's collection of impressionist and modern artworks yielded $264 million on Monday. Although the apparently overpriced Picasso did not sell, artists Piet Mondrian, Marcel Duchamp, Constantin Brancusi, Matisse, Marcel Duchamp, Constantin Brancusi, James Ensor, Piet Mondrain, and Giorgio de Chiricomade all made record-breaking sales. YSL's partner Pierre Berge said he would keep the Picasso for the foundation he established with YSL that generates several cultural projects and contributes to the research of AIDS. Thousands lined up at the Grand Palais in Paris to sneak a peek at the nostalgic art collection-- turning it into a sort of temporary museum. YSL was honored with affection and awe as one of France's greatest (and my personal favorite) artistic influences, especially on the world of fashion. His art collection reflects an era of French prominance in the art world.
22 February 2009
Made up world
The wonderful madness of New York fashion week is over and it is apparent that in times of financial hardship, fashion is changing. While some designers emphasized blacks and classics, others embraced escapism with bright colors and dramatic furs. The global economic crisis obviously had a huge influence on this season's fashion week. Even the shows were scaled down and much more practical. Designers are trying to bring reality to their clothes so that everyday people can relate to them. Shoppers are much more careful now more than ever about what they buy, but there is still a market. The result of this depression on designers will most likely be that only the strong survive-- which will quickly weed out young designers, but will allow for the best of these new artists to succeed. The question of whether to spend or not and what to spend on will determine who outlives who... But the question of whether to go back to black and basics or whether to play dress up is not a question. While black is forever the favorite color and basics are always essential, the element of fantasy is necesary at a time like this, moreso than practicality. That is what fashion is for isn't it: to escape?
I may not have spare money to throw at trends and overpriced luxuries (especially as a starving college student!), but I do have the sense to draw inspiration from designers' new lines and combine bargain buys with my mother's old wardrobe with my personal classics. Its not about whats in or out. Its about being comfortable, resourceful, and expressive, and creating a made up world where you are a princess, a ballerina, a rockstar, a sexy&powerful superhero or whatever you want to be. With a little imagintation, anyone can go from drab to glam, without spending excessively. You can still be sensible and embrace fantasy.
"I like nonsense. It wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess
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