Deux défilés très différents, alors à vos marques ? Prêts ? Défilez !

Dior a imaginé un monde de poupées, au look baby doll très lolita. Pendant ce temps, Jean Paul Gaultier créait un monde futuriste, aux allures décalées. Les frous-frous sont légion pour John Galliano, tandis que le couturier français préfère des matières satinées, lisses et toutes en longueur.

Dass Topmodel Gemma Ward gerne von heute auf morgen das Modeln aufgeben würde, um sich nur noch der Schauspielerei zu widmen, kursiert seit Monaten als Gerücht. Und dass sie die Rollen dank ihres schönen Gesichtes bekommt, kann man ihr nicht vorwerfen, denn in ihrem nächsten Film schaut sie so aus.

Dollface ist ihr Name im Film The Strangers, der nun im November in die Kinos kommen soll. 

Schon jetzt in Frankreich zu sehen ist Farida Khelfa im Film Francaise, der es wahrscheinlich auch nie in die deutschen Kinos schaffen wird, weil das Thema einfach zu sehr französisch ist.

In Paris von Cedric Klapisch spielt sie aber auch mit, wenn auch nur kurz.

Farida kennen nur noch die älteren. Sie war das Lieblingsmodel von Gaultier und Alaia in den 80er und 90ern. Als "eine große, sehr stolze Frau" bezeichnet sie noch heute Gaultier. Farida ist Busenfreundin von Carla Bruni und war ihre Trauzeugin bei der Hochzeit mit Staatschef Sarkozy. Soweit zum Klatsch und Tratsch.

Tja, wer bleibt da noch übrig? Natürlich Naomie.

Ja, auch sie ist unter die Filmstars gegangen und spielt im Film Bad Love von Catherine Breillat mit. Der kommt erst 2009 in die Kinos und mal sehen, ab welcher Altersgruppe er frei gegeben wird. Schließlich ist Breillat für ihre freizügigen und fast schon pronographischen Filme bekannt. Ist Naomie bereit für einen neuen Skandal? Mag sein.

Fotos: imdb (2), allocine (2), modepilot/parisoffice (1)

I found my perfect outfit - A Jean Paul Gaultier stylishly kinky, yet elegant dress at a mere £1,050, complete with outrageous snakeskin knee high boots at £2,155. Throw in some lunch and a bottle of wine to recover from the expense and - three and a half thousand pounds later - the world is your visually appealing oyster.

I will run up that little number, on my own sewing machine, at a fraction of the cost (not counting my time, which I never do). Not sure about the boots since I have not dabbled in the intricacies of what a shoe maker does; and please don't believe the Italians have it all: Go to Spain - to this day I mourn the most phantastic high heeled black patent leather peep toes, complete with yellow, red and blue inserts, I purchased there; ten years later they fell apart.

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Madonna managed to create controversy again. This time not due to sex, but politics. The 50-year-old diva kicked off her Sticky & Sweet world tour with a concert in which she expressed her political views.

During the show that took place in Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Madonna chose to show a video which associated images of destruction and global warming, photos of Adolf Hitler and Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe with Senator John McCain.

Towards the end of the video, which was played while the pop diva performed the song “Get Stupid,” the image of her favorite presidential candidate, Barack Obama, was accompanied by images of slain Beatle John Lennon, former US vice-president Al Gore and Mahatma Gandhi.

In a statement reported by Fox News, McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds expressed his anger towards the fragment of Madonna’s concert that connected the Republican presidential candidate McCain with Hitler and Mugabe, saying that the comparisons were “outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time.”

“It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits,” Bounds added.

The rest of Madonna’s show went on as usual, with hypnotizing dancing and sexy outfits, complete with fishnets and bondages. It was reported that 36 designers worked to create about 3,500 items of clothing specifically for Madonna’s tour.

A couple of weeks ago, Givenchy spokeswoman Caroline Deroche-Pasquier said that Riccardo Tisci from Givenchy created two concert outfits for Madonna’s upcoming world tour "Sticky & Sweet.”

In a press statement, Tisci himself expressed his excitement at the fact that he had the opportunity to “offer the world of Givenchy Haute Couture to Madonna the Icon, the Artist, the Woman for whom I have so much respect and admiration.”

Madonna has worked with big designers before, when organizing her tours. She collaborated with Jean-Paul Gaultier for her 1990 “Blonde Ambition” tour, and with Dolce & Gabbana in 1993.

Givenchy said that Madonna’s first outfit would be “a reference to 'Gangster Pimp' and Art Deco,” while the second would be of gypsy inspiration. And that’s no surprise, as Madonna revealed her plans of singing together with Romanian gypsies during her tour.

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The first two is Dita Von Teese modeling Jean Paul Gaultier. The Virgin Mary was his collections inspiration.
Aren't they absolutely stunning? These are the photos of Miles Aldridge and it more than obvious that the Virgin Mary is his inspiration. Of course the Fashion world adopts the more ornate Catholicism style. That way you get all the bling. There is a artist that puts the others to rest on this subject. Religion is a reoccurring theme of his work, it's almost excessive. The scenes he paints are a little disturbing at times but they never fail to be creative and beautifully executed. Well known eccentric photographer and one of my personal favorites:David Lachapelle

He displays various religious stories: the virgin Mary and her deceased son, something reminiscent of the last supper, and a modern day take on Noah's Arc.

If this religious ascetic is your thing, there's more where that came from. You can buy fake rosary and  wooden bracelets with tiny paintings of saints on them at Hot Topic. I'm not a Christian myself but I personally like those runway looks. Sometimes I think religious influence can get sickening because it's everywhere you turn, yet it is amazing to see how intrigued people are with something historical.

So get out there and make Jesus proud ;)

Scenes from A Clockwork Orange

Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange will always be close to heart. I've always dreamt of appearing as Alex DeLarge or any one of the droogs at some event, like a Halloween or any other fun, theme party (that's not Hawaiian, or bohemian, etc. You get the point.)

Key ingredients: a painterly bonnet, white ensemble of long sleeves and pants, black lace-up army boots, suspenders, cane, and Shu Uemura faux lash on one eye. Though the to-wear list seems plain, I believe a proper event is necessary for this particular dream. I just don't have enough guts to wear such an outfit on a normal day that requires me to ride the LRT to Intramuros.

Guys sharing a similar ambition, however, have a more favorable fate as one designer wear have followed a Clockwork slant.

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 08 channeling the droogs

O.K. The industry I'm in has a lot to do with this observation. So shoot me.

I was super happy to see this collection from Jean Paul Gaultier taking cue from Kubrick's film. Men don't have to be appy-polly-getic to be droogy while drinking their molokos in the bar. So now, what about me? Maybe I'll remain a devotchka.

The first thing I thought of when I saw those yellow Gaultier opera gloves, I instantly thought of United Colors of Benetton's suede mustard yellow boots...they would go magically together!

As always, gloves can be the life of your look or a blended feature.  As always, the visual impact greatly depends on the length, cut and color of your hand protection.

As more retailers receive fall stock I'm sure we'll see more of a highstreet version of the pieces pictured.  Keep a close eye on your local Winners; they were a gold mine last glove season.

From left to right: Chado Ralph Rucci (the first two), Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier

Mustard is being used for all aspects of the clothing palette; from gloves to socks to layering basics.  For a more subtle dash of color, work in mustard socks or tights while layering.  If you're going for a more intense visual, pick something with more coverage like a block color dress or shorts.

To keep an outfit flowing and ensure the colors mash together well, pair complimentary tones like gold or wear an accessory (such as the Lacoste tie below) that have a bit of color in them to blend the look together.

From left to right: Balenciaga, Betsey Johnson, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lacoste

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Accessories, anyone?

Give out a knockout visual with even the most demure pairings with mustard accessories.  What could be a classic (and perhaps too matronly) dress is instantly lifted and pops with bright pumps, boots, gloves or hat.

This is the more cost-efficient way to amp up your wardrobe with a season's worth of staying power.  Try a traditional boxy pea coat from a thrifting adventure, plum tights and a black flapper-esque hat.  That is one combination which offers the option of being workable with pieces you already own since mustard is so complimentary to most other shades.

From left to right: Y & Kei, Armand Basi, Roksanda Ilincic, Jenni Kanye

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What the high street has to offer...

Topshop:

From left to right: Zip Back Jumper; £32.00, Opaque Tights; £4, Suede Bow Clutch; £30; Foldover Purse; £15

Urban Outfitters:

From left to right: Obey Rider Jacket; $120, Twin Pocket Clutch; $9.99 (sale); Neon Gradient Sunglasses; $14

American Apparel:

From left to right: Mélange Funnel Neck Dress; $40, Jersey Skirt; $23, Nylon High Wasted Legging; $46, Vinyl Laptop bag; $37

Fluevog:

Tootie; $99, Nicolette; $189, Ashbury; $299

Aldo:

From left to right: Sandee Pump; $70, Flojohn Pump; $100; Garlanda Pump; $70 (sale)

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I would highly recommend scouting out your local thrift shops and consignment boutiqes.  Not only will you save money and find unique items; you're also recycling clothing and saving the good 'ol environment as well.

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Here's a great shoot photographed by the famed Mario Testino in the current V magazine.

Enjoy!!!

Left:
Dress Dior by John Galliano
Jacket Nina Ricci
Earrings Tom Binns
Boots vintage from
Trash & Vaudeville


Right:

Jacket Christopher Kane

Striped top (wrapped around body)

Rossella Tarabini for Anna Molinari 

Striped shirt (worn around neck)

Vivienne Westwood 

Skirt Emporio Armani 

Earrings Tom Binns

Dress Jean-Paul Gaultier
Cardigan (worn around waist) Paule Ka
Glasses vintage Pierre Cardin
Boots vintage from Trash & Vaudeville

Left:
Jacket Chanel
Top Phi
Crown and bracelet Tom Binns 

On face and lips, Chanel
Teint Innocence Fluid
Makeup in gentle ivory and
Rouge Hydrabase Crème
Lipstick in lily beige

Right:
Jacket Chanel
Top Phi
Pants Chloé
Skirt Ralph Lauren
Crown and bracelets Tom Binns
Shoes and socks Pou Pou Lapin

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]]> http://somainkinderland.wordpress.com/?p=446 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:01:48 +0000 somainkinderland http://somainkinderland.wordpress.com/?p=446 It's not only Sex and the City... not only Philip Treacy (check this: http://www.philiptreacy.co.uk/)... Monsieur Gaultier's last collection is also something about a new trend: High Heels, Headdresses and Socks... WE LOVE IT... DON'T YOU???

Uma das modelos que mais chama a atenção hoje é Coco Rocha. Sua estranhesa desperta um tipo de fascínio. Talvez por este motivo a canadense tenha encantado o fotógrafo Steven Meisel, fã confesso da garota e responsável pelo sucesso de sua carreira.Coco sempre quis ser bailarina, e foi. Pelo menos até os 15 anos Coco Rocha competiu em vários concursos, sendo sua especialidade a dança irlandesa.

E foi num desses concursos de dança que Coco Rocha foi descoberta. Com 17 anos Coco já era considerada top, e hoje tem no currículo editoriais para mais de 70 revistas no mundo inteiro.

Mas a dança nunca deixou de fazer parte de sua vida. E foi dançando que Coco Rocha protagonizou um desses momentinhos históricos da moda no desfile de Jean Paul Gaultier.

A lista dos artistas envolvidos é uma mistura de pessoas criativas de várias áreas, entre eles: Pedro Almodóvar, Phil Pointer, Nick Knight, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Stipe, Inez Van Lamsweerde e Vinoodh Matadin e Peter Lindberg. Veja o trabalho aqui.

This week’s guest bloggers are Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, the co-founders of the downtown boutique Opening Ceremony. Leon and Lim, former luxury retail executives who met as students at the University of California, Berkeley in 1993, have opened shops in both New York and Los Angeles. The store's eclectic edit of labels -- a mix of young and established designers, including the boutique's eponymous line -- started as a retail take on the Olympics, pairing U.S. designers with 15 international offerings for a competition of sales. Lim and Leon’s global approach to fashion has widened the international influence of designers from Sweden, Brazil, Germany, and Hong Kong. In September, their focus will turn to Japan.

With this week being Olympic-countdown week, many eyes will be on all the athletes around the world. Instead of the traditional outfits that most athletes wear, we thought that they could be spruced up a bit. We hand-picked designers that we thought would be good fits to redesign what these athletic greats would wear. Designers and sports are paired according to the designers signature pieces while meeting all the athletes (fantasy) needs.

Might the baseball uniform switch to a wide-leg pant, like this fall '08 look from Acne? (Acne; AP)

A Proenza Schouler bandage skirt could double as first-aid dressing for any fencing wounds. (Rahav Segev; Getty)

Shooters could take a hint from Viktor & Rolf's Fall collection and switch to staple guns. (Reuters; Getty)

Reflective gear from Patrik Ervell would help blind the competition during a race. (Patrick Ervell; AFP/Getty)

These are the known guests (to us) who will be attending the Olympics:

Read previous For the Moment posts.

Alle Modelle Lacroix und Gaultier.

Fotos: modepilot/parisoffice

However, COACD found Dan at Red and referred to him as a new cool kid. Not wrong, the ink, the rosary, the black studs... could mos def do without the Ted Baker waistband though. If you're in that price bracket, got to be Calvin's. So, a little to learn, but fuck it right...

"Yeah I'm fucking sure, sailor me up dude with a big ol' anchor from nipple to crotch." Nice.

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Pourquoi parler d'un parfum si largement connu et plébiscité par la gent masculine, me direz-vous ? Et bien, parce que je l'ai redécouvert sur moi et que j'ai apprécié la sensation de nouveauté qui s'en dégageait. Oh rien de vraiment renversant, mais assez pour me convaincre que les femmes devraient l'essayer aussi (bien qu'elles le fassent déjà).

Créé en 1995 par Francis Kurkdjian, Le Mâle a été très rapidement un immense succès et figure désormais tous les ans dans les 10 meilleures ventes de parfums (masculins) en Europe. Après quelques années de totale-Mâle-attitude, on le sent un peut moins dans la rue désormais. Avant de réellement l'essayer, j'en avais une idée assez vague, je me souvenais seulement d'un parfum suave avec un côté frais rappellant la mousse à raser. De ce côté, le contrat a été bien rempli, puisque Jean-Paul Gaultier souhaitait un parfum qui évoque les échopes des barbiers. Je le trouvais dérangeant les premiers temps, parce que dans ce parfum se confrontent deux univers qui a priori n'ont pas grand chose en commun. D'un côté, on retrouve les classiques fougères des années 80, avec leur overdose de virilité poilue et musclée ; de l'autre côté, une avalanche de vanille, de fève tonka (héliotropine), se distingue très tôt, peu de temps après la giclée de menthe poivrée en tête.

Ce parfum me fait penser à un produit bi-phase (comme certains démaquillants) qu'il faut secouer fort pour obtenir une préparation étrangement trouble et dense. Lavande, menthe, cèdre et bergamote forment un bloc ; fleur d'oranger, cannelle, fève tonka et vanille viennent s'y frotter. La fragrance pourrait avoir un léger côté criard, mais le résultat est tout de même bien orchestré et finira par vous laisser perplexe. On a alors un aspect masculin-féminin du même acabit, deux forces contraires qui s'affrontent mais, qui, lorsqu'on les pousse un peu, s'accommodent très bien l'une de l'autre. Peut-être ce parfum a-t-il été une habile façon de réconcilier ces deux côtés présents chez les hommes, et maintenant chez les femmes... ?

Voilà qui clot la série de billets sur les parfums masculins portés par les femmes. La liste est encore loin d'être finie et il y aura sûrement des reéditions. Nez Bavard tentera l'exercice inverse le plus tôt possible, mais cela va forcément dépendre des cobayes et des témoignages recueillis dans ses prochaines missions.