Karen O’s Oscar nomination marked a rare moment where alternative music culture brushed directly against Hollywood tradition without losing its edge. Nominated for Best Original Song for “Moon Song,” written for Spike Jonze’s 2013 film Her, the recognition felt less like a crossover and more like a long-overdue acknowledgment of emotional precision.
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DKNY A/W 2014
“DKNY exhibited their 2013-2014 Fall Winter Womens Runway Collection during New York Fashion Week. On the catwalk ensembles, Donna Karan focused on oversized outerwear coats, parkas, anoraks and bomber jackets. The main design element seen was multi-paneled fabrics and textures with color blocking effects. Denim and jeanswear were a few as evidenced in an oversized crop top denim jacket and slim pants. Colors used were ivory, khaki, camel brown, tomato red and cobalt blue. Animal prints were also spread out with leopard and cheetah patterns mostly in sweater pullover jumpers, skirts and jackets. Quilted panels also mixed well with black fabrics on outerwear. From the presentation, we selected the top…
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THOM BROWNE AW14
Like walking into a 50’s funeral scene from the original Twilight Zone. The theme had strong catholic inspirations from the crosses, veils and priest boys? The clothing itself had volume and flairs of luxurious mourning. The models walked slow with somber with their neutral pallet with the occasional shimmering gold gown. The style wrapped the whole collection up and made it a clear story, fright white hair vintage styled with pillbox hats and veils. Overall beautiful collection. Many classic and luxurious separates. It all leaves you haunted. source:
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Alexander McQueen | Spring/Summer 2014 | Backstage Film
“Faded fabrics that feel they have been left out in the sun and tarnished gold buttons. Hems, lapels and sleeves are unfinished and frayed. The internal structure of suiting is removed to give lightness. The sleeves of a frock coat have been ripped away with seams and shoulder padding left exposed. The silk lining of the suit jacket is introduced as a button-down robe or cardigan, layered over collarless bib shirts and exposed from the sleeves and hem of suit jackets. Worn with pleated loose, long shorts or trousers cropped above the ankle. The iconic McQueen skull motif is reworked into a cotton lace. The lace is adapted as a…
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Morrissey Provides an Angry Letter about the Royal Family
The main topic concerning the royal family and their hunting, He writes: “One day prior to giving a public plea on behalf of animal welfare (!), Prince William is to be found in Spain (with Prince Harry) shooting and killing as many deer and boar as they possibly can! Although William’s speech (no doubt written by his publicity aides at Clarence House) will concentrate on endangered species, William is too thick wit to realize that animals such as tigers and rhino are only driven to near extinction because people who are precisely like himself and his brother have shot them off the map – all in the name of sport…
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Unlock Doors With Your EYES
The futuristic product Eyelock, (that I just barely found out about) has officially programmed their product to open doors and access rooms. By simple looking into the Eyelock in analyzes your iris and confirms you have authority to enter or access certain information. The prodcut began with a simple usb camera that lets you save your passwords with Eyelock. With a usb connection you can connect any account with the Eyelock system creating higher sense of security. Unless someone lifts your eyes open while sleeping. I love when technology slowly mimics what was predicted years back. It’s like living in a sci-fi movie except our cars aren’t floating, yet. What…
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Victoria Beckham AW14
A very wearable and professional collection. Simplicity with clean lines, black and white template and details of golden chain. Overall this collection will sell great and seems to be easily customization. Simple details make a huge difference like the sheer breast paneling and the sleek lines in the tailoring. source:
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Obsessed with Pink
Adam Dacre, Brad Williams, Christian James, Danny Shooter, Jevan Williams, Leo Duncan, Matt R, Nathanael Raveneau, Nicolas Messaritis, Roger Waters, Scott Young and Tim Anishere, photographed by Timur Celikdag and styled by Elgar Johnson, for the issue #328 of i-D magazine. source:
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Evolution Door
Latest step of development of a flip panel door (Drehplattentür), 2013 “Klemens Torggler’s door is an invention based on rotating squares, The special construction makes it possible to move the door sideways without the use of tracks. This technical trick opens up new applications for the door.” Isn’t this awesome?! Very chic and artistic. The best part you can’t smack somone by throwing the door open. Or someone being sassy can’t slam it. uhhhh How much? Where can I get this? source:
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Christian Siriano FALL 2014 READY-TO-WEAR
Christian Siriano Fall 2014 Ready to Wear arrives with a clarity that feels intentional rather than restrained. Presented almost entirely in black and white, the collection leans into limitation as a creative advantage. By removing color from the equation, Siriano redirects the eye toward silhouette, texture, and construction, the areas where his technical confidence has always been most fluent.
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Monique Lhullier AW14
As the show unfolds, Lhuillier gradually widens the emotional and visual range. Color deepens, embellishment intensifies, and texture becomes more assertive. What begins as quiet elegance evolves into something far more expressive. Sleek gowns emerge, densely embroidered and meticulously constructed, catching the light in a way that feels deliberate rather than decorative for decoration’s sake. These are pieces designed to command attention without asking for it.
