6.16.2009

congrats Rodarte!

love how The Cut twittered the play-by-play of the CFDA Awards. I had one little encounter with the Mulleavys last year on this Halloween shoot for Bazaar. They're lovely! I remember strapping Caroline Trentini into those crazy -- what are they six-inch? -- spikey pumps that Louboutin did for the collection and literally having to act as her crutch to help her hobble over to the set. She goes, "How is anyone supposed to walk in these?!" I was like, "Honey, if you can't, we're all screwed." Those shoes were serious.

Harper's Bazaar September 2008 Issue
Stylist: Jenny Capitain
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh

I also helped dress one other Rodarte look for the August issue. Yikes those tights!

Harper's Bazaar August 2008 Issue
Stylist: Brana Wolf
Photographer: Terry Tsolis

Aaaah memories... anyway, so happy the girls won!

6.14.2009

inspiration today: seashell prints

new YSL cruise: seashell prints, tortoise shell, raw cut stones, coral inspired lace... Now all I need is some sand in which to squidge my toes...




...she sells seashells by the seashore...




See the rest at Style.com.

more Malo

6.06.2009

loving M a l o

ok so, I used to draw these little fashion croquis when I was a design student. Turns out they were not enough to impress any potential employers, however, I still think they're fun and quirky. So once in a while I'll illustrate looks I love from the runways and post them here in my little world. Starting off with Malo SS09:


5.29.2009

today's inspiration: moving images

recently discovered the seasonless style of Isabella Oliver. More inspiring, though, than the classic, chic silhouettes is the effort and detail put into their ecommerce site. I mean what can you normally expect from a product page: description, fabric content, price, hopefully a zoom view? At Isabella Oliver, not only is there a zoom view of several styled shots along with a flat sketch, but also a mini video of the model on set -- you can actually watch the clothes move. It's just brill. I can't count how many times I've been mislead about how a garment really hangs on a body by a craftily styled photograph. Then when I order it and try it on it fits like a tent. 

Some of the videos are better than others I have to say, in a few you're just kind of watching the wind toss the fabric around a little bit, while in others the girl will do a full twirl or even a little runway strut. Still, it's g e n i o u s. Don't really know why more sites don't try this. If you're going to hire a model and have a proper photo shoot, you might as well bring along a little video camera too! 

The brand posted this video on YouTube which gives a decent example. Or just click on the links under some of the product images I've posted below and watch the clothes come to life:




 The Cape, $330
         Cap Sleeve Jacket, $255            
            
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