is it vogue?

 


 

IM SO BUSY, so forgive me for the lack of posts, and the lack of effort put into this one. Mid-terms and such can be a real bummer.

But I broke away from the studies to show you some awesome examples of how to be a grecian goddess, made modern.

I dont have time for a lot of explaination, but i feel that this topic doesn't need much of it anyways. We're all firmiliar with the toga, the grecian style of dresses, flowing off the sholder and down the body, typically ending at the ankles. I've noticed some great looks inspired by this era of fashion, and I believe its a time-less elegant look that can be re-created in a modern 'NOW' way.




now for your viewing pleasure... the examples:

Fashion week had me pretty busy with the addition of life and such, so I'll try to get caught up EVENTUALLY. But whats really been getting TONS-O-BUZZ is the return of the famous 70's disco designer.

Roy Halston Frowick, also known as Halston (April 23, 1932–March 26, 1990) was an iconic clothing designer of the 1970s. His long dresses or copies of his style were popular fashion wear in mid-1970s discotheques.

He began his career as a milliner (designing the pillbox hat Jacqueline Kennedy wore to her husband's 1961 Presidential inauguration) and when he moved to designing women's wear, Newsweek dubbed him "the premier fashion designer of all America."^[1] His designs were worn by Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Anjelica Huston, Lauren Bacall, Babe Paley, and Elizabeth Taylor,^[2] setting a style that would be closely associated with the international jet set of the era.

His drug infused life of the 70's inarguably ended his career. He wouldn't hire junior designers to help him, and in '84 he was fired from his own label.



ALSO, as a Sex and the City FANATIC (im actually watching it right now ;) ): There is a Halson reference there!:

Sex and the City episode Politically Erect, episode 32, Season 3. When she starts dating politician Bill Kelley, Carrie starts wearing vintage Halston as an homage to Jackie O.

And then I found these two samples that are available for purchase now! which is the beauty of updated Halston: They made their Runway clothes available immediatly, avoiding the designers ego driven 'wait' period so his/her peers can judgy wudgy.

Now Personally, I LOVE this look.
However, this look I could do without, but what do I know!?!?!?



between the old ways of doing business through brick-and-mortar stores and editorial coverage, and the new possibilities through digital technology and direct access to consumers.

December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was an accomplished Italian designer of both clothing and theater costumes. He was influenced by Andy Warhol, Ancient Roman and Greek art as well as modern abstract art; he is considered one of the most colorful and talented designers of the late 20th century.

Versace presented his first signature collection for women at the Palazzo della Permanente Art Museum of Milan. His first menswear collection followed in September of the same year. After presenting his menswear collection he joined Jorge Saud, who would later also become a partner with Giorgio Armani.

One July morning in the summer of 1997, returning from his customary walk on Ocean Drive, Versace was gunned down outside his ocean-front mansion in Miami Beach, Florida. He was murdered by spree killer Andrew Cunanan, who committed suicide shortly after the murder and his body was found on a boat. Police reported that Andrew Cunanan had committed suicide using the same handgun that had been used to murder Gianni Versace.

Versace was buried in Lake Como, Italy.

In September 1997, Versace's brother Santo Versace, together with Jorge Saud were announced as the new CEOs of the Versace holding. Gianni's sister, Donatella Versace, is the new head of design. Elton John dedicated his 1997 album The Big Picture to Versace.

Now on to the present:

 

 

even when the weather gets warmer..... then colder.... then warmish.. ETC. In vancouver you basically need a coat in every season, dumb but true.

And with this, it seems Nina Ricci hears our cry. In her Ready-to-wear Lines of 2008 she includes the impotance of a great coat.



This is from the Spring 08 ready to wear line. The slouchy Blazer allows for a breeze. A coat isn't as much about the warmth here, but about coverage as far as fabric goes. I dont have an official garment description, but I'd bet that the coat is made of a very light airy fabric, which would be important for spring.

Pantone’s choice of blue iris, or No. 18-3943, got some news media attention last week, which seemed to be partly the objective of the company, which is based in Carlstadt, N.J. In a statement, Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said: “Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspects of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast. Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic.”

Later, in a telephone interview, Ms. Eiseman said the selection process had been very thoughtful, based on various influences, and that indeed the final choice reflected a “need for thoughtfulness.” Five individuals were involved in the selection process. “With blue iris, we felt that it answered several needs, hopes, desires, that kind of thing,” she said.

If that strikes you as hazy, you’re not alone. “It’s a little bit on the funny side,” said Micha Riss, the creative director of Flying Machine, a branding and design firm in New York, whose clients include ESPN and Sky Italia. “I respect Pantone a lot, but I see them as a technical service. If Helmut Lang were to make such a projection, I would listen.”

Last season, designers had ventured into the shine of their pieces. Sequins had took over the market. Im sure you noticed! Anywhere from Oscar De La Renta to whoever designs sirens clothing... its common knowladge that the ladies liked to prove their clothes have a place in the fasion world.

But now that a new season is fast approaching its not all about SHINING (although it still doesn't hurt in small doses), its about your clothes standing out in a new way.

Let me show some visual examples... These examples glorify a designer i am quite enjoying as of late...








Dress Numero UNO: Designed by Note by Marchesa, Black-and-gold silk blend chiffon evening dress with spotty metallic detail throughout. Notte by Marchesa dress has spaghetti straps, a gathered bodice, a zip at the side to fasten and is fully lined.
The Spotted metalic steps out of the sequined look while still aiming to stand out and sparkle. The floor length of the dress with the empire waist flows beautifully and also leaves room for great gold accessories. Very Roman.

$1,102.00 available at www.netaporter.com and Saks Fifth avenue in NY, NY.

Dress/Coat Numero DOS: Whats really imporant here is the coat... Black ostrich feather cropped jacket with short sleeves. Notte by Marchesa cropped jacket has a v neck, hook and eye fastenings at the front and is fully lined.
Animal fur such as mink and rabbit has been around forever, but what i love about this coat is that its feather in a NOT tacky way at all. If you were to talk around town on a breezy day in this, the feathers would gracefully flow just the way you would in your step.

$802.72

And the dress...Black metallic lace babydoll dress with tiered skirt and triangle bust. Notte by Marchesa dress has a velvet piped empire line, a low back, a scalloped trim, a zip fastening on back and falls above the knee.
The short length shows off your gorgeous legs but also doesn't focus on just your stems to grab attention. The bunched lace is just busy enough.

$867.30

Dress Numero TRES: Red silk blend halterneck dress with double layered bust detail. Zac Posen dress has double layered straps, a wide waistband, pleated detail throughout, a boned inside corset, a zip at the back to fasten and is fully lined. now although this may seem a simple enough dress... the use of the soft luxurious silk against a hiden corset contours to a womans natural figure which is texture enough to grab all the right attention.

$3,700.00

And to polish off this lovely post... some exquisite and extreamly expensive shoes...

JEWELS!

As you may or may not know, the look of being completely bejeweled is everywhere. To be honest, im not sure who started it... Erikson Beamon jewelry has been doing it for a long time, and now its really getting recognized:

Priced at $395.00 USD these are incredible.    Multicolored crystal droplet earrings for pierced ears.
These can be found at www.netaporter.com

The Jeweled look is not just for the usual places:





Black viscose knit elongated sweater with jewel detailed neck. Tracy Reese sweater has short puff sleeves, a crew neck, keyhole detail on back with button fastening and ribbed trim hem.
this can be yours for $300.00 USD which if you ask me, is pretty impressive and affordable if high fashion is your bag.

but if things in this price rage is out of your league and you wanna be apart of this fad I have recently purchased some acessories from ALDO accesories that were cheap and perfectfor the look i was going for :


$8.00 CAD for the earrings and $15.00 CAD for the bracelet. You cant go wrong!


Stay Tuned for my rant on sequins and how in love with them I am.

you must wait till im done finals.