Fashion: Cult Status
Una Burke: Conceptual Suits of Armour
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Imagine yourself encased in a nude calfskin bodice adorned with gold plated studding; the London-based designer of such conceptual suits of armour appropriately calls them "wearable pieces of art". Inspired by the subject of human trauma, Una Burke has created ...
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Eleanor Amoroso Fall 2011
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
For Fall 2011, Eleanor Amoroso has taken her trademark knotting to new levels of body-contouring complexity. Metal piping and clasps modernize the tribal feel exuded by the pieces, which hug the body with an elegant edginess. What is perhaps to be ...
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Dystopia: Zazo & Brull Fall 2011
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Shredded, slinking and dripping, the Zazo & Brull Fall 2011 collection—titled "Dystopia"—is a dark dance between one's shadowy, feminine grace and inner badass. Inspired by the William Golding novel “Lord of the Flies”, it explores the buried and latent wild side that ...
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Tsolmandakh Munkhuu Fall 2011
Monday, May 16th, 2011
Tsolmandakh Munkhuu’s work is many things all at once; it's tribal, it's ethnic, and—most of all—it's fierce, in the true sense of the word, not the Tyra Banks' watered-down version. Each look has a bit of a warrior feel; whether ...
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Mike Gonzalez Pre-Spring 2011
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Lately, I have been feeling completely uninspired. With all of the "holiday style" circulating around the internet, I was beginning to think sequins and ruffles were going to completely overtake my fashion conscience, and leave my love of all things ...
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Marjan Pejoski
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Central St. Martins gradutae, Kokon To Zai co-founder and the mastermind behind Bjork's infamous "Swan Dress", Marjan Pejoski is once again gracing us with his Macedonia-inspired creations. Mixing the classic little black dress with designs and embellishments that are clearly ...
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Shin Spring 2011
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Gauzy and deconstructed, the Shin Spring 2011 collection is a minimalist’s dream. Shin once again brings it by way of its signature streamlined, layered look—that doesn’t actually include layers, which makes for simple and chic ensembles. Another recurring theme in Shin ...
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Romance Was Born
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
The unholy love child of hippie glam and '60s minimalism, Aussie clothing label Romance Was Born best sums up its own aesthetic in its aptly-titled name. From its neon print over-the-knee socks to its Cross Dress, RWB consistently captures the ...
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Gestuz
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
While I'm not much of a fan of stereotypical holiday attire (leave the candy cane red tights at home, ladies), I do like to spark-up my wardrobe with heavier-textured clothing during this time of year—because, let's face it, at what ...
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Rad Hourani Unisex Collection #6
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
"I like the idea of a world that we could live and shape by ourselves, only by observing. Each our own. My clothes have erupted from this world of mine. They are asexual, aseasonal, they come from no place, no ...
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Romance of Violence: Void of Course
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
A collaboration of modern, tailored design and theatrical drama, Void of Course is a new London-based label that is smacking fashion in the face and not apologizing for it. The founders of the brand, Sean-Anthony Moran and Christopher Sutton, are ...
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Elena Gallen: Sacred Geometry
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Spanish, self-taught designer Elena Gallen created artful and eccentric screen-printed tees for her Summer 2010 collection, Sacred Geometry. Inspired by geometric shapes, divine proportion, fractal patterns and the structure of the cosmos, Gallen's t-shirts are simple and casual-cool. Slightly dark ...
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Lover Fall 2010
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Australian clothing line and online boutique Lover recently caught my attention—and is now one of my favorite fashion lines from Down Under. This little line has already made a big name for itself, thanks to its classic, vintage-inspired designs and ...
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Le Petit Petit
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Fellow Francophiles and fashionistas, rejoice! Seemingly the love child of all things French and beautifully-designed apparel, Beverly Hills-based Le Petit Petit just may be your dream clothing label. Spotted on such celebs as Kelly Osbourne and Emmy Rossum, Le Petit ...
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PriestessNYC Spring 2011
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Not one to shy away from provocative motifs or designs, C40 fave and dear friend Cody Ross of PriestessNYC has once again delivered an eclectic mix via his latest work—which combines '80s futuristic elements with those that are playful and ...
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Bad Girls Never Die: Hellz Bellz Fall 2010
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
"Bad Girls Never Die"? While a fitting motto for the Corridor40 crew, it's actually the perfect title of the second installment of Hellz' Fall 2010 collection. Inspired by the bad girls of rock 'n' roll, the mini collection is defined ...
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The Rest Is Her Story: Hellz FW10
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
For FW10, HELLZ once again captured the rock 'n' essence of the modern woman via a perfectly-elegant, truly-edgy collection. Appropriately titled "The Rest Is Her Story", the lineup boasts a range of pieces influenced by today's woman. My favorites include ...
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Blurred Vision: Prose FW10
Monday, August 30th, 2010
The latest by Prose, Blurred Vision is a creative collection composed of busy patterns and rich colors—and is best described as a fashion-forward work of art. While the photography and lighting used to make the collection’s lookbook undoubtedly made for ...
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SHIN FW10
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
In mastering the craft of creating hauntingly-elegant designs, Brooklyn-based label SHIN has established itself as a leading American cult brand. A 2007 FIT graduate, the label's namesake and creative head, Shin, has proved that, with a little bit of luck ...
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Bitching & Junkfood: REMADE
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
London-based Bitching & Junkfood is an online store, a blog and, overall, a great source for indie designer duds and inspiration. Lust-worthy clothing labels sold on the site include Neurotica, Evil Twin and Cheap Monday. Building on their obvious impeccable ...
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