• CULTURE,  FASHION,  INTERVIEWS,  Menswear

    Interview: David Koch for Graveravens

    German-born male model David Koch has made a name for himself in the fast-paced fashion industry, keeping busy with various editorial shoots and traveling he has taken the time for an interview with Graveravens.com revealing hidden talents, aspirations and more. Read the interview with David Koch below: Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Niederklein, Germany. A Little town near Frankfurt.   Q: How did you first start out in the fashion industry? A:  After I was discovered- 2 weeks later– I walked my first Fashion Show for Thierry Mugler.   Q: What is your favorite place you have traveled to and why? A:  I first traveled to Paris, for…

  • High Ponytail Trend Graveravens
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    The High Bun REPLACED With The HIGH PONY!

    How exciting. Buns are great and all but recently they have become more bagel like and it kind of seems bad for your posture. Yes, we will still rock the top knot/high bun but it’s time for a new normal to keep things a little fresh. That new normal would be the high pony! Sort of how the high bun was associated with old ladies, ballerinas and librarians the High Pony pulls references from the complete other direction, like cheerleaders, little girls and athletes. (tennis grunt) The high pony is for men and women (and everything in between) just like the man bun apocalypse, hair has no specific gender role.…

  • Understanding Haute Couture Graveravens
    CULTURE,  FASHION,  Misc.

    Understanding Haute Couture

    Haute Couture certainly has a unique place in the fashion world today. If you’ve ever seen some of the pieces in couture shows, you’ve probably baffled at why those extreme pieces were even made. Chances are, you wouldn’t wear even half the pieces displayed in these high brow couture shows. From skirts that making walking impossible to 25-pound hats, why even have those unfunctionable pieces? You’re not alone in your thoughts. Most of the pieces made for those shows are not designed to be worn, as is. They are statements made by designers, displaying their brand and vision for the fashion world. One of the best examples would be the…

  • CULTURE,  FASHION,  Graveravens Exclusive,  Misc.

    Fashion Magazines: From The Bible to Collector’s Items by Teresa Brito

    Do you still save up all your pennies to collect every single issue of Vogue in a dark corner of your room? Well, that’s old school my friend! Let’s be honest – anyone who sees that pile will either think you’re crazy – all that money spent and dusting to do! – or that you must be really serious about fashion – you know, like someone who makes scrapbooks or prints or designs their own clothes and needs inspiration – vintage inspiration, at that. Nowadays, trends come and go as fast as trains and planes – if not faster – which means this week’s editorial on the ��it bag’ of…

  • Vintage fur and anna nicole smith
    CULTURE,  FASHION,  Graveravens Exclusive,  Misc.

    Can You Wear Vintage Fur and Still be Anti-Fur?

    The great debate that splits the fashion world in two. It is one of the only subjects in the fashion industry that separates people and causes such an uproar in a community otherwise known for being liberal, eccentric and accepting. All in all there is unfortunately no grey area in the Anti-fur and Fur communities. So fashion lovers either have to pick a side, or avoid the question in general. (a reinstated don’t ask don’t tell policy) Why people like fur: It is timeless and has never gone out or in style. Fur has consistently been a staple statement when referring to any glamour and luxury aesthetic. It is also…

  • is a rabbit a rodent?
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    Wait Wuhhh? Random Questions Answered

    Pointless? Maybe. Is a rabbit a type of rodent? It’s like we treat them better than hamsters, but they sure aren’t dogs. So in our minds they can’t be rodents. Rabbits are actually something that is called lagomorphs. the lagomorphs species is closely related to rodents, but also horses! Wait Wuhhhh? Why do some people say “Osh Kosh b’ Gosh”? It’s something I feel older women would say to something cute. It’s basically a cutesy way to say “OH MY GOSH!”. Also it’s a city in Wisconsin. Wait Wuhhh? What are the little handles for corn on the cob called? I call them “little corn handle things” but they are actually Corn skewers. Wait…

  • unphotoshopped top models
    CULTURE,  FASHION,  Graveravens Exclusive

    The Rise of The Old and Unphotoshopped Model

    Wrinkles? Disgusting. Cellulite? Barf worthy. Fat? UNFORGIVABLE. This kind of body hate/discrimination is known as a normality in the fashion world. It’s better to be dead than fat and old. The “live fast die young” motto is ever-present and accepted. Something that is ALSO a huge part of the fashion industry is going against the common grain and defying beauties norms. Is this something that is done for publicity? Or more something that needs to be addressed for the overall well-being of self-image. Photoshoots with top photographers and supermodels have been popping up in magazines and social media, with proud unaltered images! (GASP!) Most notably Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford pictured…

  • Interview: Artist Jared Africa for Graveravens
    ART,  CULTURE,  Graveravens Exclusive,  INTERVIEWS

    Interview: Artist Jared Africa for Graveravens

    The best of odd and amazing, artist Jared Africa creates unique illustrations that captivate you from each corner, from the electrifying colors to the hyper detailed subjects and characters. It makes you wonder who is behind these works. Check out our interview with the artist and learn some of his current and back-story.   Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.     Q: What would you say is one of your favorite movies and why? A: Just like everyone, I’m a huge David Lynch fan and Mulholland Drive is definitely my favorite of his movies.  Each scene is perfect to me, and it…

  • FASHION,  Graveravens Exclusive,  Trends

    Graveravens Top 5 Cray Trends of 2014

    From the Wacky Tacky to the Okay I Get it. These are the top 5 picks we picked for 2014 trends. Did you rock any of these? Maybe all at once?   5-Colored Ombre’s Yo Kylie Jenner. Ombre’s have been a hot commodity, even so that soccer moms are dabbling into it. So to spice it up the fashionistas have decided to throw in some color. Usually a teal tone, with wavy beach tossed mermaid curls.   4-Sneaker Heels You want that height but also want to keep it urban. This is one of those trends that you know you’ll regret in a couple of months. But hey YOLO!  …

  • Vogue British - May 2014 Binx Walton
    CULTURE,  FASHION,  Runway

    Graveravens Top 5 Fave Models of 2014

    rounding out the year, time to pick the top models that kept us watching (stalking) Here are our top 5 fave models of 2014, do you agree?   5-Naomi Campbell Catwalk queen and the bitch you love to love. Still a working model in all aspects and muse for many designers. Walked many high fashion designer  runways this season regardless of youth obsessed culture, legend status.  Also a hoot to watch on her TV Reality series The Face (wrongly cancelled) giving us HBIC moments to play on repeat.     4-Daphne Groeneveld     The glamorous fish faced goddess of the runway.     3-Lindsey Wixson Innocence, beauty, and popularity. This…