Archive for November, 2010

 

The Haute List: $100 and Under

November 22nd, 2010

Organic cowl-neck sweater † Capirinha Cape † Rolvenden coat Miss Me Leather Vest † Leather Trim Waistcoat † Cocoa Sleeveless Sweater Reformed crow dress † Lace overlay dress † Milicent slip

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Beauty That Settles For Nothing And Forgives No One

November 21st, 2010

“I don’t obey rules. They make me disappear. I believe in beauty. The one that settles for nothing and forgives no one. Beauty as weapon.” —  Srdjan of  Harem Royal pictured above: three options of Femme Fatale ‘Spike’ Pendants available from this fascinating artisan’s line of ”Deadly Gorgeous Glam Goth, Avant Garde Victorian Steampunk and Vampire Black Forest Taxidermy.” My [...]

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Amanda Lew Kee

November 20th, 2010

Back on the subject of the new crop of designers: up-and-coming Toronto designer Amanda Lew Kee has produced a couple of collections now, chock-full of strong silhouettes and interesting lines. She has also turned out quite a few short videos showcasing her charmingly creepy aesthetic, including this advertisement for her line of headbands. Who knew [...]

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Neo Dia

November 20th, 2010

It’s always interesting to see what recent fashion graduates are doing for their first few collections. For example,   Neo Dia, brainchild recent Aussie graduates Becky Chua and Gavin Lowes

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The Maid of Orleans

November 19th, 2010

I’m not sure what these pictures were taken for, or who they were taken by. I found them while poking around in New York makeup artist Deborah Altizio‘s portfolio, and liked the combination of warm, smokey makeup and Joan of Arc styling. I especially like the use of a metallic sweater with an even knit, [...]

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