Spaceman by Z♥LDN (Join.My.Blog.) featuring Christopher Kane
Iphones are ugly unless they have Miss Monroe on them :) by ▲Captain▲Morgan▲ featuring Theory
We Both Have Capes, Only One Is A Hero by Z♥LDN (Join.My.Blog.) featuring Sara Berman clutches
An amzing editorial by Terry Richardson for V Magazine. Fashion is for everyone and it's nice to see someone agreeing with that idea.
As I begin my post/rant I think it would be beneficial (fun too) to watch this video. It talks about Paris's new generation of designers. The video is an extract from a programme that I watched over at Style Bubble. You're welcome to check out the entire thing. (This clip is the fourth one down)
As far as I'm aware Paris doesn't have any sponsorship programmes so the designers are almost set to fail from the start unless they are able to finance it themselves. London has Fashion East and Fashion Fringe; also the press are keen to see who the next trendsetter will be. Basically: there's no snobbery towards the unknown.
This program confirmed that indeed Paris has some amazing talent. If monetary funds were available for them to fall back on, I believe even more would surface to smell the fashion world. Amongst the brilliant names mentioned, it was Alexandre Vauthier that really caught my eye. He has a talent, that is clear from only a few images of his collection. And yet , still, no help.
Is Paris afraid of failure? The city has status and the designers have power. The reviews overall are always positive. No one would dare say a bad word against Chanel or Gaultier. The new designers, sometimes, get a time slot to attempt success but the fashion crowd (power players) don't bother showing up. I think it is the fear that someone attempts a creation that's outside Paris's high standards.
In the future, I hope Paris takes a chance on the talent that is holed up in apartments trying to get exposure. P.S. Ironically as I write this post I am also watching Rihanna perform on Jonathan Ross wearing Alexandre Vauthier and I remember that she's sporting his dress in the video for Russian Roulette. Maybe whilst the fashion crowd ignore the talent, the celebrities can use their powers of advertising to promote the new (true? as in non-commercial, slightly wilder) talent.
Books are great. People have slightly forgotten about them, although it could just be the my circle of friends. Any kind of picture/fashion/art book is a good buy just make sure that the person on the receiving end has some sort of an interest in the subject. Pretty much all the books I would love to get are available at Urban Outfitters. Don't forget The Sartorialist though.
Tom Ford's private blends are a completely different kind of perfume. The word 'bespoke' seems to spring to mind. The fragrances themselves are unisex which delivers a pungent smell that later transcends into something more delicate. Out of the 12 blends I have only sniffed a few as I was trying to not look strange. I picked Tobacco Vanille as 'my scent'. Of course, it doesn't smell of cigarettes, it is more of a spicy/sweet aroma. Mind you, the blends are pricey and I don't care that the bottles are 100ml. £100 for 100ml. Worth it? Completely.....(I know for sure that Selfridges stock them)
You shan't never forget what day of the week it is! Indeed, with these Stella McCartney panties, you'll just need to look down at your crotch for a pretty reminder. These are amazing! (Net-a-Porter)
Perhaps I'm reverting to my childhood state but there is something captivating about the Louboutin Barbie. Part Barbie part dominatrix with nicer shoes than I'll ever have. You don't need to be 9 to appreciate this beauty and with a £100 price tag, if you are nine, you can't afford it. (Look at Net-a-Porter)
We would all love a bit of Lanvin: in our wardrobes, on our feet and in our hands. Now, those who don't earn thousands can do that. Hoorah! Adorable Lanvin notebooks, available at Matches. £15 & £25.
