Ha! And They Say Lipstick Doesn’t Last Forever…

(photo: Paul Petro Contemporary Art)

But In The Hands Of Artist Janet Morton It Does, Yet Not The Way You Think

When I first saw this small work by Canadian artist Janet Morton entitled ‘Lipstick, 2010-2011’ (comprised of wool and found lipstick containers), my immediate reaction was to laugh at the simple ‘tongue and cheek’ aspect of the piece.  The lipstick looks like an ordinary lipstick, but when the cap is removed and you turn the bottom, you might be greeted by a sweet surprise including a nubby wooly ‘lipstick’ or one containing wool with fiery red metallic strands.

Either way, the lipsticks are simply adorable to add to any collection.  Available at Paul Petro.

i-D Looks To More Designers And Models For A Wink

(photos: Daniele + Iango)

(photos: Juergen Teller & Walter Pfeiffer)

(photos: Daniele + Iango)

(photos: Daniele + Jango & Richard Bush)

On The Cover Of Their Spring Royalty Issue

9 covers in total(missing is Karl Lagerfeld mentioned before), my favorites include Karl Lagerfeld(shocking right?), the gorgeous and brilliant violinist Hahn-Bin, genius Vivienne Westwood and models Shalom Harlow, Sui He and Daphne Groeneveld.  The rest are eh.

(via FASHIONOLOGIE)

Since Helmut Newton’s death, France has yet to show a retrospective of his work until now.  A photographer known for provocation, eroticism, sometimes violence and plenty of ‘tongue & cheek’ humor, this exhibit will include more than two hundred of Helmut’s photographs, mostly original or vintage prints and a film by his wife June Newton.  For this Helmut Newton retrospective presented at the Grand Palais (Southeast Gallery) March 24th – June 17th, Comme des Garçons was commissioned to create 400 of the delicious tees below to commemorate this event.

(photos: VIACOMIT)

At 60 Euros ($85USD), it is definitely a bargain for CdG.  I just love the simplicity of this tee with the interesting front image and the back graphic Helmut Newton logo followed by CdG’s name on the lower right.

Available at Grand Palais or boutiquesdesmusees.fr during the exhibition.

(via VIACOMIT)

The King Of Fashion Gives Us A Wink

(photo: Karl Lagerfeld)

For i-D’s Spring 2012 Royalty Issue.

Part of a series of regal covers, the first to surface is none other than Karl Lagerfeld.  Nothing makes more sense than to feature Karl Lagerfeld, the King of Fashion, on the cover of i-D’s Royalty Issue dropping March 22nd.  Shot by the genius himself,  Karl chats with i-D’s Fashion Director Charlotte Stockdale about the future, fashion and his adorable kitty cat, Choupette seen below.

(photo:RACKED)

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McMenamy x M·A·C on Nowness.com.

There’s Nothing Better Than Waking Up To The Beauty And Genius That Is Kristen McMenamy

Shot here by hubby Miles Aldridge for MAC’s ‘Reel Sexy‘ makeup collection, this short lets us hitch a ride along with Kristen on her rollercoaster of emotions punctuated by pops of color while ‘watching’ a film.  With her grey hair sculptured into a perfect meringue creation and oranges and hot pinks adorning her eyes, lips and face, her nails complete the look with one hand bearing bright teal nails and the other hot pink.

The pink popcorn (painted with paint which Kristen ate anyway) just took the short to new heights by adding that hint of surprise while wearing a purple fur coat.  Amazingly enough, Kristen is in fact not watching anything at all…now that’s drama for you!

(video: NOWNESS)

AB/CD/CD: On Hold on Nowness.com.

This Is What Synth Loops Look Like & Boy, What A Ride!

When I won’t have less than a remix (fuck the radio edit) and a lover of repetition, nothing marries both better than AB/CD/CD’s new short, ‘On Hold’ with the help of experimental electronic act Factory Floor.  Visualizing the synth loops of Factory Floor’s ‘Real Love’ (in English) and based on Michael Haneke’s ‘71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance’ – where main character plays ping-pong against a machine in a never ending loop.  AB/CD/CD’s Arnaud Boutin, Clement Dozier and Camille Dauteuille, shot a series of repetitive scenes over a few weekends where Clement explains, “When you listen carefully to Factory Floor, you can detect that it’s live, it’s not only a cold sequencer playing, it’s organic.  They are actually playing that track as the actors are re-doing their movements.”  Even Factory Floor couldn’t deny the synergy as mentioned by guitarist and vocalist Nik Void, “It’s not far from how our music works, it gives space in the viewer’s own mind to imagine and conclude what the context is about.”  Having made vids for notables like Lily Allen, they are just finishing a film for genius Opening Ceremony – can’t wait.

Sick!

(via NOWNESS)


Atelier XJC Celebrates 10 Years

With Breathless Ingenuity

Known throughout the luxury product design world, specifically jewelry and luxury watchmaking, Xavier Perrenoud of Atelier XJC commissioned the series to celebrate the Swiss company’s tenth birthday.  Shot by French photographers Milo Keller & Julien Gallico and casted by former Benetton exec Brice Compagnon (diggin the models), this collection is unlike no other and these models just add to it’s allure.

Semblant of feathers, delicate ruffles and scales, the ingenuity and uniqueness of each piece simply makes me want to gag!  Here’s more of Atelier XJC:

(photos: Milo Keller & Julien Gallico)

(via dezeen)

Isabel Marant’s Cowgirl Take Over The Fall Runway

At Isabel Marant’s RTW Fall 2012 Collection

Leave it up to Marant to reinterpret the 19th-century cowgirl silhouette. With nuance + relevance for the modern chick, using signature motifs, Marant’s cowgirl chic could easily translate into streetwear.  With her popular skinny jean reinvented with embroidered florals (pink denim number, far right) + in leather with tassel detail, this collection is bound to gain Marant a bunch of new fans.

I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts.

The Western shirts in this collection might have appeared as typical at first glance. Brilliantly, in the hands of Marant of course, they were anything but, as seen above.  Marant applied piping details and floral embroidery. Doing so, highlighted the pockets and yoke, on a pullover version of the shirt. Traditionally, Western shirts are button-down.

Lace Held Its Own With The Cowgirl Theme

When it comes to lace, Marant plays with tight crew necks paired with classic American staples including the baseball stadium jacket and a favorite effortless ‘go to’ in most closets, the shirt dress belted low on the waist.  There were also plenty of leather dresses. With laser-cut lace patterned collars, they dialed-up the sex appeal down the runway.

Marant said of this collection’s inspiration, ” I love the way they were wearing very masculine trousers to ride horses with lace shirts.”

Here are few more of my favorite looks from this collection.

(photos: WWD)