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Debate… The Return of Platforms

Louise — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:24:00 +0000

Nooo! I was truly convinced that this trend was dead for good, but for the past year now, the super-high stacked platform has begun to resurface. Here are two of the latest platform designs from Yves Saint Laurent and Allesandro Dell’Aqua. I think these brick heels should remain as seventies relics, never to be taken out of their museum glass cases. What do you guys think?

Jay McCarroll wouldn’t know cool if it hit him in the face…

Amy — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:40:53 +0000

I’m not sure why being on a TV show gives license for runway disasters like this. This is a bomb of bad taste…yuck.

Runway: Poofs Galore

Amy — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:24:12 +0000

Our dear reader Beebers pointed out the other day the presence of rose-like fabric poofs on the Spring 07 runways. It’s a huge trend. I’m not on board with it, but the over abundance of it is a definite message for embellishment. I just can’t get past the fact that it’s so Angela of Project Runway. I’m starting to think that all the RTW designers have been tuning in too much.

Runway: Spring 07

Amy — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:29:37 +0000

I think the Marc Jacobs team has been watching too much Project Runway…

Project Idea: Shark Jaw Needlepoint

Amy — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:06:07 +0000

Here is another weird image/project idea from Free-Form Bargello.

Needlepoint Focus: Free-Form Bargello

Amy — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:02:50 +0000

I love the interior cover of Free-Form Bargello. This book is full of extremely weird and badly formed drawings, all of which I love. Check out the below images of free-form approaches to Bargello embroidery.

Project Runway dropping the ball

Leo — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:29:50 +0000

I wanted to write up a review of last week’s PR for our readers, but then I found this review and thought that once something is done well there is no reason to reinvent the wheel. All I waned to add was that how did this hoochied out crap not get Angela kicked off (below left)?

This is not to mention that she made it very clear in the last episode that she just wants to mooch off other peoples’ ideas whenever possible. Poor taste and no style. And as much as Katherine’s dress was simple, at least it wasn’t hideous, and after all she made a functional hoodie for her dog.I hope the judges start to get it right soon.

Project Runway…the blue sheet incident

Amy — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:01:09 +0000

Okay, normally I stay away from posting pictures of myself on the blog. Today I have made an exception due to my need to report face-to-face, concerning the monstrosity I was accosted by while strolling along 34th street. What did I find in the Macy’s window, but a big blue sheet! My own outfit is more innovative than that crap. Did the project runway judges forget that the first project was supposed to be innovative? Keith Michael took one of the most cliched sillhouettes of all time (every fashion design student thinks they are the first to create a halter dress) and he had the nerve to make it out of FABRIC! This is looking like it is going to be one harshly reviewed Project Runway season, and also what is going on with the Project Runway website? I would definitely say ‘Auf wiedersehen’ to their web designer.

Chinese Faux Paw

Leo — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:09:22 +0000

I recently got back from a short trip to Beijing and Shanghai. Street style in China is definitely much more restricted than it is in Japan, but some are trying to take it to the next level, one way or another. As we all have heard ad nauseum China is the next big thing, after being there I tend to agree. However, as seen in the image above, this couple from Shanghai is trying a bit too hard. Notice the expression of disbelief on the face of the umbrella vendor.

Trend Alert: It’s over…

Amy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:20:09 +0000

It’s over…

****update***Sorry Ladies. Flats never look good no matter how good your legs are. Now that it’s warm, the leggings have no reason for being. Rather than flats, I recommend a nice sexy pair of towering pumps. I’m salivating over a very sexy pair at (gasp!), Steve Madden. I’m developing a love for grey suede pumps. A Dries Van Noten pair from a few seasons ago got me interested.

If you follow the advice concerning the flats, then why would you want to cover your legs with dodgy leggings? Everyone in New York is wearing them, the cute and uncute all have them on. Be fashion forward and try something new!

Please note that although the model shown on the right is wearing Converse shoes, no harm is meant to Converse. I support both their low and high tops (especially their shimmery ones available at Barney’s).