Industrial Dance-off Videos

Yes, folks. There is a new internet phenomenon of regular old sunshine Goths dancing off to industrial beats. Sometimes you may even see some back a back flip and some MJ moves.


I may be out of the loop of whatever to just find this now, but this brings me hours of joy.

Bebe Joins the Dark Side

Bebe’s Fall 2009 ad campaign titled “Fall Intrigue” starts off Gothic Lolita and ends with Stevie Nicks.

I was strolling through the mall, not liking anything I was seeing, and then suddenly froze in front of their window display of this piece.

Please don’t forget to purchase your work appropriate plastic diamond embellished fetish harness.

Luiza Bonadiman: Future Swimwear

During Rio de Janeiro Fashion Week, you will see a ton of swimsuits. But, Luiza Bonadiman stands out the most with a Futuristique style instead of the usual tropical feel. That’s my idea of what swimwear should look like!
Also note that the models are not emaciated like those in American and European runway shows. A nice touch, especially for swim, to see less chicken legs.

Chistova & Endourova Autumn/Winter 2009/10

Sure, Chistova & Endourova are great, but I am distracted by the badass runway concept- an escalator. On top of that, some laser beam effects. This is an example of when the runway overpowers the designs, but it looks so good who cares!

Pearls of the Orient

I stumbled upon the 35^th Edition of the Pirelli 2008 Calendar today and was entranced by the theme. The entire set was shot in Shanghai with eight Western models, two Chinese models, as well as the magnificent actress Maggie Cheung. The 2008 calendar was a huge shift from the regular naked to half naked theme of other years in the calendars history, which was a let down to many fans. But, not for me or other people that appreciate high fashion and stunning contrasting concepts. I adore the shot of Gemma Ward in the dust catcher shop, oh the cuteness. Maggie Cheung is always amazing, her face is so innocent and feminine.
Photographer:Patrick Demarchelier

The Best Of…

I may post some oldies but goodies sometimes.  Remember, when Shalom was airbrushed at the McQueen show back in 1999?

Nude Awakening

Marie Claire May 2009

So what is wrong with beige, nude, camel or whatever you want to call it? It still can be beautiful and even be Futuristique. Love the necklace, but it would still be better in black.

Cyber Fashion Grids

Elle Magazine April 2009

Marlies Dekkers Undressed

Marlies Dekker’s Undressed Spring/Summer 2009 collected is noted as one of the best in the industry. The company has also been given more publicity in the past year, than ever before. The company has been around since 1993 and just opened their first New York store in 2008. This latest season had three themes, but I made up my own names: Pop Handicap, Pearl Earring, and Undressed Equestrian.

 

 

Janelle Monae’s Many Moons

Janelle Monae is making her way into American households with terrible Christmas commercials for Gap and singing for Coke campaigns. However, Monae claims her true identity is that of Cindi Mayweather, a fugitive android accused of falling in love with a human. Which in her time and manufacturer’s planet is illegal. I shit you not.

 

 

So, why am I blogging about this ? Well, because she has been compared to Rachael from Bladrunner and many reviewers have compared her themes to Bladerunner as well. The clothing is not so great, but just her concept is enough for be to be interested to see if good fashion will follow. Plus, who could not love this album cover:  

Don’t take this too seriously, it is just the theme of her album to which the “Many Moons” single belongs. The concept of the video is quite remarkable, but not as well executed as it could have been. The song itself is a cross between Outkast “Hey Ya!,” Billy Joel “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and SWV “I’m So Into You” all to the Sesame Street count to 12 intermission song. Yes, one of King Diddy’s best.  The video is an equestrian dressed android auction taking place in a nightclub setting with an evil corporation bidding against vampires.  The end involves brides and horses or something.