Infinity

RINGS FROM DECOR

LEFT: JACKET BY RICK OWENS, SKIRT BY ALEXANDER WANG, SCARF BY FROM DECOR, RINGS FROM DECOR. RIGHT: JACKET BY RICK OWENS, TROUSERS VERSACEVINTAGE FROM TIMES UP, SCARF & RINGS FROM DECOR.

LEFT: KIMONO BY IVAN GRUNDAHL, NECKLACE BY BARBARA I GONGINI, SKIRT BY FIFTH AVENUE SHOE REPAIR, RINGS FROM DECOR. RIGHT: NECKLACE CIRCA 1920S FROM TIMES UP, JACKET BY MARTIN MARGIELA.

LEFT: JACKET YVES SAINT LAURENT VINTAGE FROM DECOR, NECKLACE CIRCA 1920S FROM TIMES UP, TIGHTS (WORN AS SHORTS) BY WOLFORD, RINGS FROMDECOR, SHOES BY WHYRED. RIGHT: CARDIGAN BY VADUM, TOP BY IVAN GRUNDAHL, DRESS BY BARBARA I GONGINI, RINGS BY DECOR, SHOES BY WHYRED.

LEFT: TOP BY IVAN GRUNDAHL, DRESS BY FIFTH AVENUE SHOE REPAIR, SKIRT BY ALEXANDER WANG, BRACELET & RINGS FROM DECOR. RIGHT: JACKET YVES SAINT LAURENT VINTAGE FROM TIMES UP.

DRESS BY BARBARA I GONGINI, RINGS FROM DECOR

Photography by Oliver Stalmans
Styling by Franciska Hjermov
Hair & Makeup by Mette Thorsgård @ Unique Look
Model Amanda Nørregård @ Scoop Models

Never Hide...

Classic Mask Story By Richard BurBridge

This girl whose  name remains a mystery to me has captured my heart with a single stare. A stare that shattered the very foundation of my being and sees to the very soul of me. Though the shoot may be slightly disturbing to most - I find it inspiring. The use of hardware is interesting and I adore the primitive & historical references. (Fourth mask down reminds me of the two part helmut worn by samurai in the Edo period)  I find that in an effort to make art grand and awe-filled we miss the basics - that's what these photo's posses. A girl, a prop, a camera.

Dries Van Noten S/S11

The spring collection was shown in Paris.

The collection is inspired by the Belgian artist Jef Verheyen and Chinese ceramics.The meeting between the masculine and Feminine, which seems typical of Dries Van Noten, appeared also in this collection with oversized jackets over both wide-leg trousers and pencil skirts. Skirt over

pants and long coat in combination with wide trousers, little changed as what we saw in our Swedish designers spring and summer. The colors were white, black, light yellow and pink. All colors have been seen in many of the spring and summer of 2011 and the common denominator for many collections, so far, has been the bright and clean aesthetics.

Personally, I was a little disappointed when Dries Van Noten usually belong to my favorites. A nice range of colors, sure, but nothing we have not seen anywhere else and even if I have a feeling that the collection will grow in my eyes the more I look at it, it's not a "wow".

Once Upon A Time

 

                 MODEL: Mathias Lauridsen Wears: Burberry Prorsum F/W 2010 Horn

                 headpiece Necklace Gerorge Jensen

                

                MODEL: Rie Rasumussen Wears: Dress by Malene Birger F/W 2010

                Veil Meadham Kirchhoff F/W 2010 Candle Crown Rein Vollenga

               

                MODEL: Mathias Lauridsen Wears: Paul Smith F/W 2010 Hat Vivienne

                Westwood Men F/W 2010 Boots Burberry Prorsum F/W 2010

              

    

 

                MODEL: Rie Rasumussen Wears: Top Diesel Black Gold F/W 2010

                Headpiece Heather Huey

                        

                  As high fashion and fairy tale meets, the fantasy goes along way. From the Runway

             clothing to the extreme accessories. Takes me back to my child hood memories where I

             once dreamed of fairy tales being my reality and in this case it is. All the credit goes to

             photographer Benjamin Alexander Huseby and stylist Nicola Formichetti.

Burberry Prorsum S/S11

 Collection Overview


For spring and summer of 2011,Christopher Bailey, the head designer for Burberry, invested in short biker jackets in all its forms. We saw a lime green version in leather, studded in several variants and a fantastic palette that made me think about Acnes pre run. Otherwise it was a more daring collection than before. Colors that synthesize were lime green, yellow ( probably the it colors for spring and summer 2011), silver and purple mixed with the classic beige and leopard pattern.

Trench-coat's were also involved, of course . The models wore black high boots, which apparently must have been pretty hard to walk in, not one but three models were rumored to have stumbled and had to take off their shoes.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cat Deeley, Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld and Alexa Chung were some who appeared on the front row while Drée Hemingway and Pixie Geldof had to settle for second line, something that Pixie seemed to grimace on Alexa before the show started.

If I'm honest Burberry has never been a personal favorite but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. This time, Christopher Bailey dared to put an edge on the collection and it will be interesting to see how things have gone with the clothes that are out there for sale right now.

Inspiration Boards: Jil Sanders S/S11 - Prada S/S 11

Jil Sanders S/S11

Jill Sanders S/S11

Prada S/S11

Filigree & Shadow

STRIPED METALLIC JACKET BY CHRISTIAN COTA, BODYSUIT BY AMERICAN APPAREL, NECKLACE FROM THIS AND THAT VINTAGE NYC.

LEFT: PURPLE DRESS BY 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, KNEE HIGH STOCKINGS FROM THE SOCKMAN, SHOES BY CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FOR PHILLIP LIM. RIGHT: PRINTED CHIFFON DRESS BY CHRISTIAN COTA.

LEFT: DRESS BY CHRISTIAN COTA, BELT FROM THIS AND THAT VINTAGE NYC. RIGHT: ALL CHRISTIAN COTA.

LEFT: SEQUIN DRESS BY 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, KNEE HIGH STOCKINGS BY AMERICAN APPAREL, SHOES BY CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN. RIGHT: SEQUIN TOP BY 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, RINGS BY THIS AND THAT VINTAGE NYC, SOCKS FROM THE SOCKMAN, SHOES BY CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN.

LEFT: SHEER DRESS BY 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, BODYSUIT BY AMERICAN APPAREL, BRACELETS FROM THIS AND THAT VINTAGE NYC. RIGHT: VINTAGE DRESS

                            Photography by Angela Hau / Asst. Dan Liu
                            Styling by Liz Staber
                            Hair & make-up by Chelsea Pickthorn
                            Models: Karlina @ Ford Models, Martine @ New York Model Management

            I am simply besotted with the lighting in these images. The clean angles, the simple silhouettes, and body language are nice. This shoot isn't over-stylized which is charming. I feel these models embody the everyday congenial fashion savvy girl.

The dog days are over..

     

  Florence And The Machines are amazing. Not only lyrically & vocally, but rhythmically the blend of folk, soul, and rock is astonishing. The english pop artist Florence Welch video "Dog Days Are Over" is a breath of fresh air. The simple concept with its tribal connotations, vibrant colors, and dream like dancing about love bringing forth beehived blue women, drumming giants and cape-clad harp players add visual poetry to already poetic lyrics.Geogie Greville and Geremy Jasper (the directors) hit the nail on the head. I can be in the worst mood and watching this amazing video, all my problems are gone.

Lomography: Double Exposure

Yashica FX-3 Super and Smena 8m, Fujichrome Provia 100, cross-processed.

Apache Beat - Another Day

    After a long day this song surprisingly puts me at ease...

London FW SS11 NEWGEN Exhibition: Chau Har Lee

                             

                             Chau Har Lee SS11

                             

                           Chau har lee's designs unique and immediately recognizable pair conceptual aesthetics with          

                           modern technologies. Har Lee plays with the notion of space, as reflective heel suggest an

                           illusion of walking on air,dramatic cut out details distorting the shape of the foot, the metallic

                           detailing framing the back of the wedge such artistry. The orange and black perspex

                           also add a nice futuristic touch.                            

                             

                                                                                                                                                          

Uptown was lacking so downtown it is

Photographer: Mario Testino

Stylist: Sarajane Hoare

Models: Freja Beha Erichsen, Anna Selezneva, Uptown - Sascha Pivovarova

Carin Wester Fall 2010

Beeping Sleauty from Fredrik Skogkvist on Vimeo.

Robert Gellar S/S 11

      This is a line I can say I am a major fan of. The interesting hues of green and khaki catch the eye. The proportions of the shorts and trousers are flattering and the knits are impeccable. I do wish there was a more vibrant color incorporated in the pallet.I know, I know, there are bits of red in the line ,but to me red is dead. Maybe cerulean, I would like to see more blues for the coming spring/summer season, the grey at the bottom with cerulean would compliment each other in my opinion. 

Beautiful Soul :Gerard Malanga

Gerard Malanga holds an interesting place in the history of pop culture as one of the founders of the Legendary Factory, along with Andy Warhol and Billy Linich. Recently, there has been a exhibition of his photograhy entitled Souls at the Pierre Menard Gallery in Massachusetts, which I have been dying to go see, but since schools in section and Massachusetts is oh so far - away these picture will have to do...

OLS Blog: Letter to Readers

Hello Readers/ fellow bloggers,

    We are Frank and Stephan, two students in design and marketing that currently reside in Philadelphia. This blog is a new blog, the first we have every done, and it brings us great joy to share with you the things that motivate and inspire us. As we blog we hope to develop a greater fashion consciousness  and expand our horizon through research of different aspects of the business.  As we develop we hope that you will grow with us and help mold us. Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only, Fashion is in the sky, in the street, Fashion has to do with ideas,the way we live, what is happening (coco chanel) . OLS blog will focus mainly on fashion, but will also take you on a journey of experiences in art,music,and lifestyle. Thanks for your support and we hope to hear from every last one of you!

  
                                                                                                                                   - Frank & Steph

                                   

The simple things...

 I've been keeping a file of inspiration photos, and among them, these are the 

ones I would like to share with you. The things I truly love oversized cosy cardigans, hardware jewelry,see through tops.... I would die for the Celine jacket and Alexander Wang boots.