Prada Autumn/Winter 2010/11 Collection

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Photos: Vogue UK

When Miuccia breaks out the color for a fall collection, you know you’re in for something special. The running theme of structurally sound knit sweaters and saturated prints along with straight-cut, pleated pants came together to create looks that exuded the Prada aesthetic sans the studs, perforations, and gimmicks of seasons past. If you ignore the loud prints–which I’m happy to do, though I have a feeling that I’ll grow to accept them sooner or later–the collection was a very stripped-down display of the classic Prada man. Beautiful tailoring, exceptional fabric combinations, and subtle constructional quirks allowed for a view of Prada menswear at its core. Overall, for a die-hard Prada fan, this collection certainly did not disappoint.

Sidenote: I don’t think Miuccia has used this much color for any of her past fall menswear presentations since 2003 when she used prints and knits that bear somewhat of a weird resemblance to pieces seen in this collection.

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Lamija Suljeviƈ, Lookbook 2010

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Photos: Emma Jonsson
Styling: Tekla Knaust
Hair & Makeup: Nina Belkhir
Model: Olivia R.

So. much. beauty!!! It’s a bit derivative from certain Balenciaga pieces but, whatever, I ain’t mad. Lamija Suljeviƈ‘s collection is absolutely flawless in its construction and the old-Hollywood photographic style complements it beautifully.

With braiding, embroidery, pleats, and laces the little girls’ playfulness is mixed with avant-garde details and inspired handwork. Her ultimate goal has always been to bring back the hand-made.

Special order for a menswear version of that second look? Please? The original would be fine, actually…

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Raise It Up

Video: Pretty Monkey Studio

Beautiful. The folks at Pretty Monkey Studio created this from footage from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Dieterle and Max Reinhardt made in 1935. 1935!!!

Glitter, billowing fabric, UNICORN PONIES. I’m pretty sure this is my future.

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Miniature Materials

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Photos from the School of Architecture main gallery. Selected works.

My thesis course this semester is working with the Manoa School of Architecture to redesign their entire print and web identity. It’s a lot of work but it’s turning out to be really exciting. This week, my group members and I received a personal tour of the school by Dean Clark Llewellyn for some inspiration and saw every little nook, cranny, and impressive piece of hardware. The things I would do for my very own laser cutter…

These photos are from the school’s main display. Unfortunately, my camera died after these were taken so I can’t show any more. Next time!

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Best Look 2010 with Matvey Lykov

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Fashion Direction: Tomoki Sukezane
Photographs: Junji Hata
Hair: HIRO for Coiffure(Image)
Make-up: Yoboon(Coccina)
Model: Matvey Lykov

Happy 2010, everyone! This place is still undergoing minor tweaking but I think I have it at an operable place. Hopefully I’ll start to update regularly again. The first thing on my agenda are the men’s fashion week posts so look out for those. In the mean time, I’ll just leave this here…

I don’t know if my feelings towards Matvey Lykov or Popeye magazine have been evident but—long story short—I’m obsessed with both.

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