Fashion trends
Armored Beauty
The latest issue of L’ Officiel Ukraine, captures Alejandra Alonso, well armored in Iris Van Herpen designs or Van Herpen- inspired outfits. Developing her sculptural silhouettes and her signature 3D structures, the Dutch designer is, undoubtedly, one of the major influences on the contemporary fashion scene. The upcoming Iris Van Herpen exhibition at Groniger Museum will present the first large scale overview of her work. That sounds really exciting, as Van Herpen is the designer who managed to challenge the very idea of contemporary “couture”. What about the new “Fang” shoes, the product of Van Herpen’s fifth successful collaboration with United Nude? Awesome pieces, huh?
(above) Armored Beauty, the editorial in L’Officiel Ukraine / photo: Enric Galceran / model: Alejandra Alonso / styling: Dixi Romano/ beauty : Oliva Marcos / images via fashiongonerogue.
(below) The Fang shoes, S/S 2012, Iris Van Herpen Couture.
Alexander Wang x Die Antwoord
Alexander Wang, the designer of the new generation of American fashionistas, takes a step further with his T line S/S 2012 Ad Campaign. This time, he made an edgy choice picking the South African band Die Antwoord (who says he doesn’t have good taste?). The T campaign, shot by Daniel Jackson, is featuring Die Antwoord’s new single Fatty Boom Boom, along with a “behind the scenes” video, showing Ninja and Yo-Landi on the streets of NY. Enjoy!
Like A Lady
Although it’s nothing entirely new out there, the YSL Pre-Fall Collection 2012/2013 features some notable pieces: the clean-cut jumpsuits, the golden shoes and the leather T-shirts. In short, almost everything you need to dress like a lady.
image via vogue.com
Men – Behind The Scenes
The catwalk show may be the main attraction for every fashion addict. But nothing compares to the backstage images of the show, especially when they ‘re shot by Sonny Vandevelde – “the fashion photographer trying to give you a glimpse behind the scene”. I mean, you can really get a glimpse of it, but also a fresh perspective on the next season’s fashionable looks. It’s not only about the outfits, it’s about posture, expression, spontaneity. The clothes look more ‘real’ and ‘alive’, because they’re worn by people after all… no stereotypes, no restrictions, just a few guys doing their work and having fun.
It seems that Rick Owens’ monk sobriety gets a sporty twist for the next season men. Which is very nice.
Henrik Vibskov’s oversized outfits are mixing a lot of textiles techniques with some statement head- pieces. Once again, he doesn’t seem to care about anything, breaking the rules and following his own way;
Raf Simons – sober look, bright cuts and a Tilda-like hairdo;
I love this crafted- tribal look at Damir Doma…
and the man-machine from Mugler
and Dries Van Noten – oh yes, he knows how to use color like no one other!
Dior Homme. Of course, nothing compares with their last Summer collection, but I admit that the sporty couture in black & white looks pretty cool.
Jean Paul Gaultier comes along with his bohemian style, fake tattoos and spirited boys. The brick-outfit is genius!
This one is my favorite, I have to say it! I always loved red & black in bold stripes (and this time, it’s not Yohji Yamamato, but Riccardo Tisci). The Givenchy Collection for the next Fall is really fresh and powerful. Take a look at those nose – accessories, they’re perfect!
Great rush behind the Galliano show… plus a delicious mix of matt and shiny black.
all images source: sonnyphotos.typepad.com
