bottled at d'Orsay

Chicettes and voguettes out there must be thrilled to hear that their fav parfum is now on exhibit at the Musée d'Orsay's new exhibition. It is a rarity that a contemporary perfume bottle earns a spot in one of the world's top museums. But the curators of the museum's new exhibition, Art Nouveau Revival, have selected Prada Parfums' Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger as the design representation of the movement's impact on current fashion culture. The perfume's design is derived from Prada's Fall/Winter 2003 collection that served as a deconstruction of a classic Art Nouveau wallpaper print. Prada's pattern will be exhibited alongside work by artists like Man Ray, Salvador Dalí and Aubrey Beardsley.

Miuccia, we salute you!

Art Nouveau Revival @ Musée d'Orsay
20th October – 4 February 2010

Prada F/W03 photo via style.com

sacco's reality

Reality buzz!!!Amy Sacco's pilot for Bravo is near completion: "It's going to be about every facet of her life, from personal to business. It's going to be about a woman in a cutthroat, male-dominated industry, and an entrepreneur in a recession." For those of you not so in the know about Amy, she is the grand dame/ power player behind the face of Bungalow 8 - hottest after-hours venue.

More juice on the tube!!! Cannot wait till it is picked up by a channel over here.

Photo via W magazine.

the kaiser on the metro

My latest obsession is illustrator aleXsandro Palombo’s Humor Chic, a collection of caricature renderings of my favorite fashion folk. Am sure you might have fallen off your chair when reading the title. Hard to imagine but the picture is worth a 1000 words! I cracked up so much looking at it I thought I'd share it with you, my dear readers. Yes, am quite obsessed with the Keiser and his talents…. And I dream of a world filled with Chanel almost every waking second.

Photo via Humour Chic (humorchic.blogspot.com)

apocalyptic princess

If this was 2512, I think, this would’ve been some kind of mainstream collection. There is an eerie yet romantic and diaphanous air about this collection. Something that would make Queen Amidala and her peers longing to wear. The styling and makeup of the show conjured up a dark and sultry mood suited to that of the clothing that Gareth has designed. This is a big step and a widening of his talent away from the hard-edged super-structured looks that earned him his stamp on the fashion world.

The experiment on different fabrics is also thrilling as the clothes seem lighter, more fluid then his usual signature. This obsession was very evident in the feather light tops, dresses, and pants that were micro-pleated or woven or slashed in crepe or chiffon. It is a collection that I am sure will feature in more alternative magazines as well as the usual glossies. Pugh is definitely light years ahead of time.

Gareth Pugh S/S10 photos via style.com

my wardrobe want

If there is one collection that I find super wearable, is Celine's S/S 10 collection. This is my ultimate everyday wardrobe want! Phoebe Philo has such a great sense of who she is - that reflects fashion as it's really lived, rather than anything arty or conceptual. Versatile for the everyday work – social kind of easiness. The luxurious touch of sportiness makes this classy utilitarianism sexy. The restrained palette of camel, beige, white, and black adds to the provocative message this collection carries. Simple, grown-up and sophisticated.
If this is any indication to go by, then I am very looking forward to her next collection for Winter.

Celine S/S10 photos via style.com

work it baby, work it

Digital, pigital revolution. Aaaaahhhh.... well, you got to hand it to these people who keep on pushing the envelope. With so many ideas and platforms to show off photos as best possible on the internet, Boudicca’s is a great idea. Their Spring look book is entitled Real Girl. Upon clicking onto the website, you are greeted by photo shots of models, a bit like a repetitive puppet show, posing intermittently every few seconds. Obviously, me the nosy person I am, needed to investigate further, so clicked on each and every individual photo. The page changes and shows a mini cam at one corner of the ceiling with the enlarged shot of the dress and different model movements. Fun, yet realistic. Net-a-porter shopping could be so much easier this way. Another iPhone app in the making – take note!

Boudicca Spring '10 photos via www.realgirl.platform13.com

all about the dress

The Serbian-born fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic is very tall and very beautiful. I know of course, as I met the designer herself during Vogue’s Fashion Night Out not so long ago. Draped in a very beautiful satin dress of her creation, she casually matched it with very cool sneaks. One may think that Ilincic only designs for very tall, very beautiful women — a suspicion that was finally laid to rest when she collaborated to design a capsule collection of dresses for Whistles.

A really beautiful fluid collection and vibrant use of colours. The details on the dresses speak for themselves. Have obviously tried on my top 2 favourite styles. The strapless black number is called "Wolfberry" with plastic corsages and the later is ''Foxglove''. Which do you think I picked? A definite feel-good feeling about these fun creations. Bring on the party season!

(Dresses by Roksanda Ilincic for Whistles, Bracelet by FE)

pastels

Looking at the S/S 10 Fendi collection jogged my memory that I had this dress also in a similar shade. I think there elements from both the catwalk images that can be seen in this dress. I really love the pastel minty colour and have paired it with these very snazzy silver shoes. Quite disco-like. The bracelets are also a recent addition and have been permanently attached to my wrists no matter what kind of outfits I seem to don. Have been getting a lot of attention as a result.

Fendi S/S10 images via style.com
(Dress from H&M, shoes from New Look, bracelets by FE)

studdalot

I am lusting after these blue babies (photo via jakandjil.com)

(Top, skirt & belt from Whistles, thrifted necklace, cuffs from Marc by Marc Jacobs)

coco rico

So, everybody has been talking about the Chanel show, the whole 'Howdy - yee - haa' theme, the models being back up singers and the 3-way romp with Lagerfeld's toy boy Baptiste (yes, quite tasty). Don't get me wrong, j'dored (if there is such a word) the show.

My references are slightly different though. I loved the romanticism of the Coco Avant Chanel film, the iconic references in costumes, also loved the show that Karl put on this time and the SHOES!! The Coco Paris bottle is also one of my favourite images by Daisy de Villeneuve (wish I owned it). To summarise, this is just a collage of some of my favourite Chanel images/moments. (with big homage to the Breton stripes of course!)

Bonne journée!!

Coco Paris by Daisy de Villeneuve courtesy of Eleven Gallery (www.elevenfineart.com)

Chanel S/S10 images via style.com
(Top & skirt from H&M, scarf from Zara)

the one that got away

I know it is all about art. And one that got away, of which I forgot to take a photo of was Paola Pivi's Sans Titre 2007. You have to imagine this in your head. The leopard looking dazed and lying down on a white base surrounded by a gazillion cups of fake cappuccino. Obviously looking like it had far too many of them in the first place. Rrrraahhhh!!!

Frustratingly, I have not been able get a photo of that exact shot. But have been able to share 2 other shots out of the 4 via Galerie Perrotin. The image that got away... had already been sold when I saw it. Wonder who bought.....

jesus!!!

Walking past the Gagosian Gallery stand, I came across this painting by Richard Prince. Totally and utterly hilarious. Most of the visitors to the stand were giggling quietly upon reading the whole joke. To add to the appeal, he apparently dreamed about this joke.

One thing that I really liked about the whole painting was the retro caricature. There is something about this that spells out elegant sex appeal.

If you would like to learn more about the artist, you can visit his website on www.richardprinceart.com