If you liked my older post about geeky custom designed Nike shoes, you'll like these too!
Custom made Facebook and Twitter shoes, designed by Gerry McKay.
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Tuesday
Adidas Facebook And Twitter Shoes
If you liked my older post about geeky custom designed Nike shoes, you'll like these too!
Custom made Facebook and Twitter shoes, designed by Gerry McKay.
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4th Amendment Wear
Protest those intrusive TSA X-ray scanners without saying a word, with the 4th Amendment Metallic ink-printed undershirts and underwear. Assert your rights without saying a word.
The concept behind 4th Amendment Wear is simple: to get a few people to think a little more about their constitutional rights. With all the issues surrounding this recent measure, many people have voiced their concern over this intrusive security process. Printed with metallic-based ink, there are shirts, bras, socks and underwear from 4th Amendment Wear that shows the text of the US constitution’s 4th amendment to anyone viewing the screen.
"The clothes are designed as a silent protest against the new reality of being searched to the point where we’re basically naked. We don’t intend for this to be anything more than a thought-provoking way to fuel the debate about safety vs. civil liberties. If we sell a few items, great. But the main intention is to open more dialogue. It’s more of a conceptual piece than anything else."
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History of Fashion: round 2 at the Musée des Arts décoratifs, in Paris
On the 10th October 2010, the exhibition "Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine vol 1: 70 - 80" at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris closed its doors. Last week opened the second round and it focuses on fashion from 1990 to the years 2000.
It all started with Olivier's Saillard's (fashion historian and expert) book entitled "Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine". This amazingly rich book draws on 30 years of fashion innovations and moments that have changed the way we think fashion. From this book, two shows were born. The first one featured wardrobes from the 70’s and 80's and this second round rather emphasises the changes of fashion from 90's to the 2000's.
But the main difference between the book and this show is that, it doesn't follow a chronological order but rather regroups fashion designers according to their influences and style. From independent minimalism to the “Japanese and British schools”, from the position of businessman-designer to the contemporary or performance artist, Bernadette Caille, the second curator of the exhibition, and Olivier Saillard reveal that fashion in itself doesn't exist. They have rather intelligently regrouped fashion designers according to their common styles or influences.
Martin Margiela
The show opens with one of the biggest innovative schools of the 2000's, the Belgian designers, a group which includes: the mysterious Martin Margiela (one remembers the exhibition which took place at Somerset House in London - see my post: http://artisnotdead.blogspot.com/2010/06/maison-martin-margiela-20-exhibition.html), Veronique Branquinho, Ann Demeulemeester, Veronique Leroy, Dries Van Noten. Facing this section is "the Japanese school" featuring: Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des garçons, Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe.
John Galliano for Dior
Later, a window dedicated to John Galliano for Dior and his own brand, expresses the fact that fashion is also about techniques, craft, and savoir-faire. It also highlights that fashion becomes intertwined with super powerful luxury groups which recalls the earlier amazing white, sexy Gucci dress by Tom Ford, the archetype of the designer slash business man, presented alongside D&G's bustier once worn by superstar, Madonna.Vivienne Westwood is highly praised as well with her own window.
Vivienne Westwood
Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Lacroix and Jean-Paul Gaultier have all in common their mastering of Haute Couture. Amongst the beautiful outfits of the each window of this room, the parrots inspired outfit by JPG, or the blouse inspired by Coco Chanel's screen (originally located in her flat Rue Cambon), by Karl Lagerfeld, reveal that these designers are the only ones reaching fashion excellence.
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
At this stage, we've already reached the climax of the exhibition but cleverly, it ends with two windows dedicated to Nicolas Ghesquiere from Balenciaga and Alber Elbaz from Lanvin which highlight the best examples of regeneration of sleeping fashion houses. Both designers are now famous for reviving Balenciaga and Lanvin. This process seems fruitful for big luxury groups such as PPR or LVMH but the work of these designers should rather be interpreted as luxury laboratories. I wonder whether the same magic will happen to Madeleine Vionnet.
Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga
Christian Lacroix
With fashion coming from Japan or Belgium, international fashion designers working for French brands, it is interesting to note that geography might have an influence on fashion. It also recalls that France is no longer the centre for fashion creativity: cities like New York, London or Sao Paulo might be the fashion centres today. I personally think that Paris is late and as Anna Wintour suggested a few months ago (highlighted by Loic Prigent in its documentary), Paris should favour younger designers, but that’s another question... maybe the next round of these exhibitions.
Jean-Paul Gaultier
This exhibition has been sponsored by ReebokMore info on: www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
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Graffiti Sketches: Graffiti Alphabet Cool High Heels
Graffiti sketch on paper with the design of high-heeled shoes with graffiti alphabet and a beautiful color combination. Suitable for young children today. Graffiti alphabet in high heels cool
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Neon Light Graffiti Alphabet : Letters A - Z
Graffiti Alphabet in a model and a neon light rays so attractive and beautiful. Reminded how beautiful and interesting to make light of the current graffiti has evolved by combining the art of photography and camera technology. You will not be able to say that this is the usual graffiti because it is modern graffiti evolved with the progress of time available, graffiti continues to grow and become more imagination to adjust and follow consumer demand based on the era though graffiti existed since ancient times remains the basis and foundation as the birth of graffiti newer and innovative. Let us welcome the new era of graffiti. Graffiti light dazzling everyone will glare and make us lost in feelings.
Neon Light Graffiti Alphabet : Letters A - Z
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Neon Light Graffiti Alphabet : Letters A - Z
Graffiti Alphabet in a model and a neon light rays so attractive and beautiful. Reminded how beautiful and interesting to make light of the current graffiti has evolved by combining the art of photography and camera technology. You will not be able to say that this is the usual graffiti because it is modern graffiti evolved with the progress of time available, graffiti continues to grow and become more imagination to adjust and follow consumer demand based on the era though graffiti existed since ancient times remains the basis and foundation as the birth of graffiti newer and innovative. Let us welcome the new era of graffiti. Graffiti light dazzling everyone will glare and make us lost in feelings.
Neon Light Graffiti Alphabet : Letters A - Z
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Monday
Mary McCartney's first book celebrates the British identity
Thames & Hudson, the British publishing house releases "From Where I stand", the first career-spanning book of photographs by Mary McCartney, daughter of the Beatle Paul, and sister of the fashion designer Stella.
Even if this book draws on 15 years of photography, Mary McCartney had to make a sharp selection amongst the shots. She says: "It might seem like a lot of photos but there are also favourites that aren't in there."
Still, one can admire beautiful shots of actors such as Dame Helen Mirren (up) or Tilda Switon (below), fashion stars such as Kate Moss or Dame Vivienne Westwood or artists such as Sam Taylor Wood or a turned-Frida Kahlo's Tracey Emin (alongside Madonna on the picture up there). All of these celebrities appear to be British. This encapsulates the disguised purpose of the book: to celebrate Britishness and eccentricity: " a sense of Britishness is definitely something that is very present in my work. I live in England and I'm proud to be British" adds Mary.
More info on: www.marymccartney.com
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Lights for the season!
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, I wanted to focus my blog entry on Christmas lights! They are my favorite decorations for the holiday season and I look forward to seeing them wherever I go. One of the greatest light shows can be found in Disney, as shown in the picture below.
The magical light shown can be seen throughout the entire park which creates a strong sense of holiday spirit. I cannot help but adore the work put into making Disney look so beautiful during this particular season. This is my favorite time of year, and Disney is my favorite place to visit. Light show glasses are provided for visitors to add another dimension to the already existing lights. Holiday lights are a definite example of art in the everyday world, and it is special because these lights are only present during a certain time of year. I look forward to going home over break to see my own house covered in lights for Christmas, as long as I survive finals!
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Exclusive meeting with French fashion designer / contemporary artist Jean-Charles de Castelbajac a.k.a JC/DC
Thanks to Reebok again, I had the chance to meet with Jean-Charles de Castelbajac a.k.a JC / DC, as nicknamed by Beyonce and Jay-Z (said Castelbajac himself). Castelbajac is a French fashion designer / contemporary artist / graphic designer / designer.
Jacket worn by Diana Ross
He opened the doors of his archives, a unique and amazing moment. He is famous for many things, from the costumes of "the New Avengers" to some of SJP's in Sex and the City. Inspired by Warhol, Jeff Koons, Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols, Keith Haring or Basquiat whom he has worked with in the 80's, JC/DC has an amazing career and talent. Plus he's a really nice person.
Enjoy this exclusive video where he explains that he has worked with Beth Ditto and Lady Gaga!
Katie Perry's dress
Is it JC/DC's car?
More info on: www.jc-de-castelbajac.com
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