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Look at these coats! Don’t you want to crawl inside everyone one of these warm snuggly oversize soft things? I do. We are hopefully pulling some Burberry for our upcoming shoot and I hope it’s not too hot that day, because I plan on pretending I own it and wearing all over that woods upstate.
I need. Don’t even care which.
Tags: burberry, coats, fall2010, fashion, ineeeeeeeeed, inspiration
James and I recently collaborated (for the first time) on this Refinery29 fashion editorial inspired by summer’s prevalent graphic, “ethnic,” and “tribal” prints. Rachel Hill, one of my oldest New York friends, styled it, Elsa Canedao created a complex array of braids for the three girls and Chichi Sato supplied the amazingly bright makeup and bold nailcolor.
I found a ton of amazing models by calling around different agencies with our pitch and ultimately chose three girls (Annaleise, Fabienne, and Mariana) from Trump, Supreme and Next.
The backgrounds are 12′x12′ acrylic paintings on set paper, created by sourcing African mudcloth, moroccan textiles, some prints from John Robshaw,and various woven fabrics. I tiled, cropped, rotated, enlarged, changed the colors and projected them the last few nights that lead up to our shoot.
Some of my reference
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Fashion reference: Suno, Noir, DVF, Louise Grey, Rosa Cha among others
What resulted were 10 really strong bold images that I’m super happy with.
Here are some iphone pix i took while working and during our shoot!
Annaliese wearing a Marc Jacobs bikini and Cheek-ie jewelry
Work in progress
Marianna in a handbeaded Herchovitch jacket, vintage mesh bodysuit, and Roarke necklace
I hope I get to do something like this for Dazed and Confused or i-D down the line!
Tags: collaboration, fashion, fashion editorial, James Ryang, models, propstyling, refinery29, swimsuits, tribal
Painting #2. Was going to fill in the outlines but I think i’ll leave it as is, the colors look nice
First: blue & green
Then added red & pink acrylic (taking a break before I hit up yellow)
Obligatory detail shot
On to the last one. I like the toile look when it’s all blue.
Added red. Now it feels more John Robshaw
Tags: acrylic, antique, brocade, fashion, floral, handpainted, ornate, propstyling, textile, wallpaper
Work in Progress
Acrylic drippy paint on white set paper. 9′ x 9′
First look.
On set with Nicholas Suttle, Ian Bradley, Jillian Halouska, and Anne from Q models
Tags: acrylic, antique, brocade, fashion, floral, handpainted, model, propstyling, q models, textiles, wallpaper
Elizabeth Weinberg collaborated with me on my first foray into prop making. It was a portrait for Death and Taxes featuring El Perro Del Mar.
Tomorrow morning we’ll be having another go of it. We’re traveling an hour upstate to a secret cave and doing our first fashion editorial together. Our 15-passenger van will include Billy Keith doing hair, Jenna Rainey styling, two beautiful models from IMG, Nadja Nebas our make up artist, Elizabeth and Me. The shoot is themed around light; exploring shadow and reflections and inspired by Jen Kao, Cushnie et Ochs and Jeremy Scott’s recent collections. And Lady Gaga (obviously).
I made several headdresses in gold and silver backed mirrors. Lots of faceted shapes. I really hope they photograph ok in the caves!
The whole process has been a learning experience; finding people to collaborate with, calling modeling agencies, creating pdf pitches to send around and shop our idea. But now that I’ve worked it out I know it’ll just be that much easier when I do another shoot next week.
The first version of these were originally created for Lindsey Thornburg.
There are more where these came from. I’ll post more after the shoot.
Some of the collections i’ve really been feeling.
Headdress research
Tags: collaboration, crown, electric feathers, elizabeth weinberg, faceted, fashion, geometric, geometry, headdress, img models, jen kao, lady gaga, mirrored, nylon magazine, reflective
In September I found this 1980’s grey and black Southwestern blanket jacket at Narnia in the LES. Everyone always asks me if it’s Opening Ceremony or Pendleton, but it’s just some no-name generic 80’s brand channeling Chico’s. If I wanted to go there, I’d just need some turquoise jewelry, “casual jeans,” and channel Thirtysomething
It’s great although skirting the line between awesome and awful. The purchase led me to a few good finds on Ebay full of “concho buttons” and intarsia woven designs. Finding them is easiest when using a variety of vague keywords like “indian blanket” “blanket coat” “Aztec” “western” “southwestern” “native american” and “Woolrich.” The real find will be if I can find a 1940’s or 1950’s Chimayo number.
1980’s high school art teacher look:
Chimayo handwoven purse and jacket from the 1940’s or 50’s:
Tags: ebay, fashion, southwestern
Siouxsie Sioux is a reoccurring woman in my arsenal of eternally inspiring ladies. There were a couple years where I listened to girl punk (Riot Grrrl which lead to the likes of Kleenex and The Slits) in High School almost exclusively. Then Crass and Siouxise and the Banshees took over my life when I was sporting a bowlcut and wearing dolly dresses. Kinda inappropz, but whatever!
Lately, the clothing I’m channeling is either inspired by Kelly Bundy (slutty 90’s bodycon numbers), floral and crushed velvet ala 1993 Contempo Casuals and witchy lace frocks, and lots of monochrome androgyny stuff. Now that I am in possession of a pair of black leather pants, early Siouxsie, Debbie Juvenile, Sue Catwoman and Westwood’s Seditionaries inspired looks seem highly appropriate. PS did you know Adam from Adam in the Ants used to be so PUNK? I will post some photos later. What a babe.
Looking for a vintage amazing band tee but none fit the bill. The likelihood of finding one from the Delta 5 is slim to none. I may end up just making one on Zazzle. HA!
Jordan wearing a sweater by Seditionaries. She stars in the punk film Jubilee (which I don't particularly recommend) but it's an interesting historical document nonetheless
Seditionaries. Some of these are very Rodarte
love her tuxedo and over the knee boots
Is that a mesh bodysuit I spy? Also, asp arm cuff!
Obviously channeling 1974's film "The Night Porter"
Dunno where this is from, but I want this dress! Also, black lipstick?
hi nips
me rocking mesh over longsleeve kindaaa more likely
Kiera Knightly is that you? Maybe Siouxsie is her secret mom
I like
Viv looks adorable here. Both these shirts are fucked up but I want
I need to start silkscreening again
Amazing punk flickr sets here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/romanywg/sets/72157602289036890/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agallix/sets/322013/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seditionaries_punkpistol/
Check out http://www.raystevenson.co.uk/ for some great photos (although, small)
And if you wanna buy the original Seditionaries clothing: http://punkflyer.com/seditionariesclothing.html
Tags: fashion, inspiration, punk, punkrock, vintage
In my studio it’s been an all out exploration of hard edged things, celestial iconography, geometric shapes, day glo, pyramids, sparkles. Sometimes this leads me to iconography of the early 60’s and the space race, other times into disco era album art with its shiny surfaces, silver, mirrors, and flares.
These two images are from darklorddisco
Right now I’m channeling an old obsession of mine: art school early 80’s complete with angular music, geometric shapes, day glo, early computer graphics. Cyber punk, Neuromancer, films like Blade Runner and Liquid Sky, bands like the Lemon Kittens, Lene Lovich.
Yesterday while on a fashion editorial shoot at Milk Studios (I made the props– will post them soon), the make up and fashion styling reminded me of early new wave and especially the characters in Liquid Sky. It’s unsurprising that nobody had a clue what I was talking about when I recalled the little known 1982 b-movie totally themed around heroin, orgasms, and aliens. But if you were a fan of Adult. and heard their cover “Me and My Rhythm box” or shopped for huge UFO pants in the East Village circa the 90’s, you’d instantly recall this “classic” and the store that shared the same name.
other geometric and inspiring images from darklord disco. i love:
When I was a very impressionable youth I got WAY into Deee-Lite. World Clique, Infinity Within, even Dew drops in the Garden. Actually, “Groove is in the Heart” is still one of my favorite songs. Ask anyone.
1990. Year of Technotronic. Snap! Toms Diner… This little gem
This came next. Definitely bought it from Columbia House
I was sifting through images of “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead” and landed into the lap of Lady Miss Kier (birth name Kierin M. Kirby. Um, how is this real?). She totally did the sixties mod thing ala the B-52’s but so much more through the eyes of a club kid on acid.
Did you know she started out as a punk? Me neither…
Paging Siouxsie and Sue Catwoman
Orange spandex and pigtails and a baby tee covered in huge sparkly butterflies? Sure, why not.
I distinctly remember going to Wet Seal and lusting after babytees. One in 17 I still remember said “Man Trap” and had a girl with an illustration of literal beehive on her head. Was Mantrap a brand like X-Girl?
baby barrettes. chunky sneakers. crop top. must be the 90s.
Of course she would love LL. And of course he’d love her. All the gays do.
Hey, I was just here. Is that me and James and our new Italian friend? Could be!
Most of these images come from this flickr user and this website and uuiuu’s tumblr
Last night my friend and old studio mate, Rebecca Turbow, had her Fall 09 presentation. It was her biggest collection to date and the event was a total success, building on the momentum from last season’s Bowery Electric showing.
Usually I’m in the thick of all the preparations, the fittings, the drama; but now that I’ve moved out of our hectic studio, I got to experience everything like the rest of the audience. It was so nice to see her collection as a total surprise.
She’s showed a lot of party dresses in rich fabrics, grey and black (yessss!) blouses, wool coats and swingy capes, well-tailored slacks, menswear, and some interesting jewelry and distinctive hair accessories. Super wearable, very cute, I will own a few most definitely.
It all took place at the Moeller Snow gallery, on Bond street. Totally packed full of friends and really cute kids. Unfortunately my camera’s battery died, so I only have documentation by other people.
That is some epic chain headgear ala Yokoo. Although, I’m certain Rebecca has no clue who she is.
Unfortunately, the boys’ looks are lost over there in the corner
Oh, look who it is. That’s Andrew next to me, thinking, “halp! don’t do this to me!”
Dude. It was Packed the entire time! I am so proud.
First two photos from Best thing today, more photos here and others by Rachel
Tags: fashion, fashion week, friends
I think I’ve decided I’m not really into Alexander Wang.
Today I braved the rain and made my way to Tribecca for his sample sale. The elevator doors opened onto the 3rd floor and there was Wang, casually talking to some cute brunette and avoiding the fray three floors above. His epic showroom, with fancy Chesterfield couch, looked just as the Selby showcased.
Despite the sale opening to the public at 3, I showed up at noon. Racked mentioned that the press preview started at 10 and they weren’t checking ids. So, I get there and it’s pleasantly pretty mellow. It’s picked over a bit from all the hungry fashion editors two hours earlier, but I found a lot of things in my size (4) and that I had seen online and always wanted to try on. Girls were going bananas for the distressed shorts but I realized, that’s not really me, sorry. Actually, nothing really did it for me.
The cuts were anti-boob, the tent dresses made me look like a secret fatty, the silk tanks had cheap looking hems. Maybe it was the prices, which while 50-75% off, were still too much. The vest dress was 325, a drop-waist wool skirt was 180, a black cocktail dress 220, tanks 80. The skirt I really liked actually, but the credit card minimum was 200. I’m not going to unload 325 on a dress I’m lukewarm about, so I left empty handed and assume the annoying orange Long Island girls next to me snatched my finds.
Here are some things I tried on and passed. Surprisingly, none of the skirts I can find online. Maybe they were for next season.
Tags: fancy times, fashion, shopping
The Sundance Channel recently aired “Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton,” a documentary I finally watched tonight rather than brave our first snow of the season. The film is awesome, with an upbeat and free spirited tone and, thankfully, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Jump cuts, whimsical camera editing, and silly video effects infuse a doc I found both inspiring and informative; especially since I worked alongside a fashion designer for several years.
The director, Loïc Prigent, clearly enjoys exploring Jacob’s creative process, both house’s production challenges, and the insane pandemonium in the months, days, and finally minutes counting down to two fantastic Spring 2007 collections. The film showcases Jacobs’ numerous references and highlights how they are ultimately interpreted and remixed as well as featuring interviews with artistic collaborators and inspiring friends like Elizabeth Peyton, Sophia Coppola, Murakami and Yayoi Kusama.
Order the doc on Amazon
Tomorrow, bright and early, I am hitting up some sample sales. I really shouldn’t. I don’t want anything (ok ok aside from rainboots, a gray wool coat, a tiny floral skirt, and a Woolrich Woolen Mills coat for the boyfriend).
Past sales have resulted in many crazy pieces and the majority of non-vintage items in my wardrobe. An Alexander Herchovitch black and white seedbeaded jacket that is so heavy it’s the punchline of key practical jokes, several Vena Cava and Lyell silk blouses and jackets, pairs of Sigerson Morrison heels, Alice Roi bouses, and most everything I have by Built By Wendy.
So, I will, like an idiot, brave the cold and hit up the Steven Alan Sample sale bright and early. And then maybe these:
SALES
Jill Stuart : 60% off the Entire Fall 08 Collection Thursday and Friday. 100 Greene St 11-8
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I am trying to get work through the efforts of a creative staffing agency. They listed a job that requires “hand drawn packaging” and I want it. I want my art on perfume, some blush, and a carton of ice cream!
I gathered together a gaggle that showed I can draw. Here are a few.
Tags: drawing, fashion, illustration, shoes
I bring you newly minted model Rachel Ballinger. First brought to my attention last year when I stumbled into her Bushwick house party and she was rocking the most insanely bright pink lipstick that nobody else could pull off.
She’s the girl in the new Opening Ceremony and Rebecca Turbow look books. And she looks so good. There are tons of party pix featuring her on Kathy Lo’s website (think the Cobrasnake but all NY kids). Here are some I like best.
From the house party in question. Via Kathy Lo
I would like this jacket please. And not the pleather version at Urbn.
from Rebecca Turbow’s look book for spring. i die.
All last year I was decked out in one of Rebecca’s samples. A black wool swing coat that garnered compliments whenever I wore it. I think it’s time to be retired and move on to this gray number. It originally was to have a patterned lining that is visible if you roll the cuffs and button them. But due to retarded factory mishaps, it’ll now be a nice white cotton. Lucky for me, I like white better. It makes it seem crisp and cleeeeeean.
via Safe Clothes
Here’s a sneak peak of some of Rebecca Tubow’s Spring 09 collection. No more turquoise, this collection is all pale yellow and shades of gray. Sasha and Jennifer were shot by Tom Hines at Alex Keith’s mom’s apartment on the Upper East Side. Fancy times.
My crew convened last night to check out Samantha Pleet’s Seasons of Wonders. Wowch djed, lots of free drinks were had, and before heading over to Deerhunter’s show, we accosted some Daily Candy girls about their Target Bullseye Bodega bag (complete with rad Sigerson Morrison pumps for 30 bones). I need a pair.
Judging from the photos, the whole installation reminds me of Reas, Twist and Espo’s “Street Market” at Deitch a few years back. Or Warhol’s and Billy Apple’s work in the ‘64 exhibit “American Supermarket.”
Target:
Deitch:
Tags: fancy times, fashion, fashion week
Thursday my studio mate and friend, Rebecca, is having a presentation for her spring collection at Bowery Electric. That’s Lesley and Greg’s 90’s Night “Loser.” Hopefully it will be epic because it’s certainly been a lot of work to arrange. I got in trouble with my landlord for helping shoot this postcard. Rushing to get them printed (black ink on metallic paper), she’s been struggling to find liquor sponsors and models for the event, and trying to do everything for free or cheappppp.
here are the event’s deets: turbow presentation
But it’s starting to come together. Leo Fitzpatrick will be djing, and she has all this rad custom candy that PapaBubble gave her and some other goodie’s like Carlen’s Jewish Rosaries. We’ll seeeeeee
Tags: fancy times, fashion, fashion week, friends
