These sleeves just about redefine my conception of what big sleeves are. These aren’t bad 80’s prom dress poofy sleeves. They’re not twee little puff sleeves on Victoriana shirts. These are disc shaped sleeves that unashamedly jut out, a nod to the 15th century sillhouette mashed up with Dynasty-style shoulder pads which reflects the title… Continue reading “I like your sleeves. They’re real big.”
Category: Designers
A piggy back in Givenchy
Prize for most striking F/W06 ad campaign goes to Givenchy. The equestrian thing for the upcoming season seems like it’s sticking with the fallen down jump poles in the back ground and Stella Tennant giving Mariacarla Boscono a piggy back. Stella Tennant even has the dressage down to perfection. Loving the blatant symbolism too –… Continue reading A piggy back in Givenchy
Où êtes vous, Martine Sitbon?
As I was flicking through catwalk reports from a very old issue of i-D magazine, my memory was suddenly jogged about a dress I wanted SO badly back in 2004. The dress was designed by Martine Sitbon, the French designer who seems to have disappeared from the fashion scene. Her last show at Paris Fashion… Continue reading Où êtes vous, Martine Sitbon?
The craze of Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is big in Asia. No, scratch that, Vivienne Westwood is worshipped, adored, obsessed by many people in Asia. I have reverence and respect for what she has achieved and I may not love every single one of her collections, the aesthetic and signature style that she has nurtured is something that I love. … Continue reading The craze of Vivienne Westwood