My posts about Alexander Wang always tend to subjectivity due to all my admiration for this genius designer. No wonder he generates such adulation every time he launches a new line. And don’t get me wrong this new footwear collection is another footstep in Wang-worshipping. On November 1st, the new 2010 resort shoe line will be available at his website. Despite a design close to the famous creepers, the new line cut out the buckles and studs that we see on everyone’s shoes today. The new collection is a bit more conservative and experiments materials never seen before by Wang, just in line with his Spring 2010 collection. I love the Saharian shoe with a wooden heel. (more…)

I love Charlotte Gainsbourg as I love his father, her notable career as a singer and actress on independent and under-the-radar movies like “Jane Eyre”, “21 Grams”, “The Science of Sleep” and “I’m Not There” (2007).

Charlotte Gainsbourg isn’t the typical French beauty like Brigitte Bardot. I enjoy her fragile and reserved attitude, with her slightly gawky, scrawny frame, she will never be thought of in that light. With her recently Cannes’ Best Actress award won, she is flirting with the mainstream and got enrolled in Lars von Trier’s controversial “Antichrist”. Co-starring Willem Dafoe, the film involves a tragedy that leads to violence. The film has divided moviegoers, who tend to be either intrigued or repelled by its extreme outrageousness – including graphic depictions of torture and self-mutilation.

In the upcoming V magazine #62, Charlotte Gainsbourg is featured in a short-story promoting the movie, describing her career and how she survived a near-death experience and spending several months of recovery following a waterskiing accident and subsequent brain surgery.

In the world of Fashion, Charlotte is also the namesake of the coveted Hermes handbag, and the muse of the upcoming Balenciaga fragrance campaign. Her second album “IRM” co-written and produced by Beck will coming out January 2010.

I’m still debating if I would watch the movie and will be able to go beyond the shocking stuff. Would need people to encourage me watching it.

A week before Halloween, I wanted to share with you this freaky and original editorial photographed by Tim Walker. Harper’s Bazaar in it’s October edition was inspired by Tim Burton’s career and highlighted some of director’s famous/darkest movies into fashion. The photoshoot is also in anticipation of Tim Burton’s career retrospective at the MOMA in NYC from November 22, 2009–April 26, 2010.

The umbrella head piece and dress by Alexander McQueen are the craziest items I have ever seen.

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Toughen up your Fall look with these fabulous studded leather pouches. Claflin, Thayer & Co. is a line of leather goods designed by the talented Liz Thayer. Every product is handmade and eco-consciously made with recycled leather. The pouches are perfectly designed to carry the essentials and to go with your 80’s rock-chic look. All items are highly affordable and can be purchased on their website. And I recommend to follow Liz’s blog.

Discovered thanks to the Dailycandy!

When it comes to discuss about myself, I’m usually the most introverted person ever. But for the guys at 410BC I could not say no to their nice interview session. For this first interview, I had to answer 5 direct questions and trust me I was pretty enthusiastic! Read my interview on 410BC’s blog. Thanks to Nicole and her team!

Model Natasha Poly photographed by Yelena Yemchuk

Natasha Poly is probably one of the best model of year and it’s truly amazing to see Natasha showing her versatility and talent through this diverse and carefully thought issue of Muse Magazine. “Obsessed” is a groundbreaking issue with great editorials by Sølve Sundsbø, Riccardo Tisci and Yelena Yemchuk among others. Sølve Sundsbø shows the Russian model in a Japanese Punk-Geisha wearing black leather studded jackets, letter pants and sharpened nails. While for Yelena Yemchuck, Natasha plays a glamorous woman and goes demonic for Panos Yiapanis and Riccardo Tisci behind the lens. A very artful issue as never seen before.

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Model Filippa Hamilton photographed by Matt Jones

You must have recently hear that the beautiful model Filippa Hamilton been fired by Ralph Lauren for being too fat and the outrageous ad that leaked in Japan’s RL stores. Anyway, in the industry it’s easy to fire someone for being just an extra inch too big but you know I am not going to blame RL…Filippa must have been too good for their boring ads and now she deserves some damn sexy good campaigns. Long live to her.

Thanks to Fashion Gone Rogue for bringing this beautiful photoshoot.

Chloe & Parris Gordon

As promised a few weeks ago, here is an exclusive interview with the lovely Chloé and Parris Gordon owner of their own clothing label Chloé comme Parris.  Two young promising designers with a real talent to take the best out of nature.

When did you first decide to launch your brand? And why?

About 5 years ago we decided that we wanted to work together, an idea that had been in the works until now. It was in early May 2009 that we came up with a name and launched Chloé comme Parris. We wanted to get into fashion and jewelry because of our passion for creativity and uniqueness. Over the years we have grown tired of not finding what we’re looking for in stores, so the only option was to start creating. We have the utmost care and respect for luxury goods, items that can be passed down and treasured for generations; we aim to contribute to this tradition.

Could you tell me more about your inspiration and influences that led to your latest collection?

The inspiration for this collection stemmed from the foreign and exotic–incorporating imagery and techniques from exotic cultures into a modern, wearable context. Referencing nature was a huge part of the collection as we are keen on the environment and showing the beauties of all things natural, through clothing and decoration.

Our mother is an artist–a painter and sewer. We have grown up, literally, in a work of art. Our mother painted every wall, floor, ceiling, and surface in our home transforming an old townhouse into an incredibly unique and original space. Every nook and corner of our Toronto home is adorned with pattern, European aesthetics, and references from the 18th century. You could say our inspiration and influence began at home.
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I definitely have a crush with the work done by Isabel Marant. Her bohemian cool formula will always turn your wardrobe into success.  And there no better place than Isabel Marant’s shows to know what the cool people will wear next season. Every season I expect great boots and stunning jackets, without any doubt I was not disappointed this season. This season’s collection was a trip around the world, a mix of boho with rock-chic from the best fashionable capitals of the world (the same concept as Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, at the exception it’s ready to hit your closet). The Spring collection is exceptionally colorful and more laid-back. Tie-dye, loose t-shirt dress, stripes are “de rigueur”, the extended shoulders jacket are still here with a lot of creative and feminine embellishments (bye-bye 80’s). I liked the accessories, specially the feathers earrings and stripes around the ankles. Overall all the outfits were stunning and perfect for Spring. If you live in NY, I heard the designer is opening her Soho boutique early next year. You won’t have any excuse to not buy her fringed or chained boots,  .

Abbey Lee

Finally a new promotion arrived at Spring 2010 Fashion weeks with new models walking down the runway while the regulars were quite shy this season. But the top of the class was the veteran Abbey Lee who by far may have had the most appearances during the past month. The Australian born model returned for Spring 2010 after a bad knee injury which had her skip the fall 2009 season. To prove she was highly-coveted by casting directors, she opened and closed, Fendi, Versave and D&G and had several appearances at the most expected shows.