February 28, 2011

Blithely ignorant Galliano

So, you've probably heard. John Galliano, ex- creative director of Christian Dior, was caught making very Anti-Semantic comments in a pub, while apparently intoxicated.

I am very surprised by this, as people in ~fashion are often considered very "liberal" and "open", what with the gay members and all, and the whole concept of fashion in general...

But, besides that, It's interesting how Galliano's personal thoughts on a matter that has no relevance to the clothes he designs will ultimately alter his career. Sometimes I think that we ought to look at what a specific person's traits for a job will be, and forget the rest. I also think of this when politicians cheat on their significant other, because what does that have to do with raising the United States' GDP? Yet, I suppose, on some ethical or moral ground, all the decisions we make are based on our values, so everything is altered by our thoughts, so everything is of relevance.

/rant. I am clearly tired/exhausted from studying so much Chemistry/Physics while procrastinating.

Oh, Post Note: A lot of people have commented on the apparent irony at Galliano's anti Semantic remarks, while having Natalie Portman, a Jewish woman, take over Maryna Linchuk as the face of the Miss Cherie Dior perfume. Well, I can only imagine that he had little decision over the face of his perfume, or that he thinks of his fashion business as separate from his personal thoughts and realizes that other people may value Jewish people more than he does.

February 20, 2011

More Fall 2011 Fashion Week favorites

Threeasfour Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
So interesting, I love the influence of violins or something, So amazing.


Jill Stuart Fall 2011 Ready To Wear
Shapes and materials are reminding me of Anna Sui, for whatever reason. I love this, though. Muted / more sophisticated Anna Sui, with a nature vibe.


Prabal Gurung Fall 2011 Ready To Wear
sexy but wtf @ fur/feathers?


Cynthia Rowley Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
Gorgeous colours, prints, and draping.


BCBG Max Azria Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
A lot of deep V necks this season


Nicole Miller Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
Angular, space-esque pieces are nice.


Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
bunches of wearable, young separates, as expected, but not as outlandish as some previous Marc collections.


That's all for now, folks.

Fall 2011

Wayne Fall 2011 Ready To Wear
Looks a lot like other collections I've posted about, but not as interesting/less colours and... yeah loose basics. whatevs.


Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 Ready To Wear
wtf is up with the torn circular tights? and a lot of other stuff. We ain't in High school anymore,....


Peter Som Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
I could've put almost every piece below, but I had to pick and not make this a super long post. So professional/colorful, bright, youthful. Love the shape of the suits. Love everything minus one weird fur-lined coat. Wow, one of my favorite collections this season, so beautiful/Grecian/classic but contemporary!


Altuzarra Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
Sort of like the weird ass deconstructed dresses (maroonish red one shown below; and the other violet one), which is surprising b/c it could've turned out really frumpy. Quite odd collection, I guess I'm just not really into his stuff, or he's moved too far ahead and I haven't really gotten it yet but might like it in the future. Which would be good. or it's just weird. I like the coats, though.


Rag & Bone Fall 2011 Ready to Wear
eh, too bright for me but some pieces are coolio.


ADAM Fall 2011
I really like sleek, simple designs, and ADAM has some near the end.


Alexander Wang Fall 2011
I never really get Alexander Wang... I like some pieces. Looks unfinished to me, but hey, maybe that's "Street Style".