This Fall 2010 marks the growth of Hellz, with a more experimental venture entitled ‘The Rest Is Her Story,’ a collection that conveys a classic story of vengeance while simultaneously exuding sensuality and ferocity. Drawing inspiration from revenge and exploitation films such as ‘Lady Snowblood’ and ‘Thriller,’ the collection makes use of a dark color palette to embody the mood & feel of both films.
Black, white, and  texture are prevalent throughout the collection and accentuate the unorthodox but innovative silhouettes with leather, trims and details. Pieces like the ‘Alice,’ a fitted blazer with exaggerated shoulders and back ruffle detail inspired by anti-heroines who display great strength and confidence while maintaining beauty and grace. Another interesting piece from the collection is the ‘Wonderland, ‘ a fine cotton jersey printed tunic with metal hooks and eye trims, that not only demonstrates the boldness and convention of film vixens, but the brand as a whole as well. A subtle color story, intelligent and experimental silhouettes and contrasting metal details culminate in an exhibition of daring feminine sexuality and confidence, truly proving that ‘The Rest Is Her Story.’
The Lake and The Stars presents their Fall 2010 collection revisiting the work of Tom Hines to bring forth their sensual and elegant collection. Taking inspiration from the Victorian era and spicing it up a bit more, designers Nikki Dekker and Maayan Zilberman take you on a road of suspense and taboo.
The secret lies in the creativity and eclecticism of two designers who are themselves full of character. The collection exudes fetish looks from the sixties and seventies, while garments such as their ‘assless tights’ are already top styles for fall 2010. They were inspired by the idea of creating garments that every woman would like to find when she’s shopping for exclusive lingerie.
Putting her foot down for the Spring 2011 season is the latest release from M.Dot’s Booji female footwear brand. The Francisco-Moc ALICE B. takes inspiration from the traditional moccasin show. Taking details like the Fringe Flap and Deco Stitching from the moccasin and applying to their Francisco oxford style sneaker. Â The material make-up includes buttery soft flat suede for the full upper with a trim detail of 6oz cotton canvas. The Francisco-Moc ALICE B. model will be found in select stores worldwide. www.boojihouse.com
Persecuted almost 10 years ago for once wearing a miniskirt in Iran, chief designer and CEO Tala Raassi has an inspirational story that has empowered the 83 contestants from all over the world. Rasssi celebrates freedom and the female body through her designs. “I am so thrilled to be involved with an organization that really empowers women all over the world. I strive for my designs to embody the soul of the woman, and my aim is nothing short of putting the female body on the pedestal where it belongs, setting women around the world free to express beauty, style, and equality while being true to themselves”.
For Raassi, her Dar Be Dar is more than a swimwear line – she seeks to promote freedom of expression for women through sensual apparel that accentuates and rejoices the female body. To Raassi, fashion equals freedom, and having her suits worn by the contestants of the Miss Universe Pageant is an honor for her.
In 2008, Dior collaborated with Chinese photographer Quentin Shih to produce “Stranger in the Glass Box”. This summer, for the re-opening of the Dior boutique in Shanghai, Shih was asked to lending a helping hand once more to produce a series of images, using the last couture collection, that would be displayed in the boutiques windows.
Shih plays with surreal beauty and creates oil painting-style compositions by retouching his subjects and in this case using one Chinese stereotype and repeating it in a pattern to reinforce the rigor and uniformity of Chinese mass culture.
For Summer 2010, Winter Kate is continuing with its vintage feel. The collection is inspired by1970’s Bohemia and an innovative mixture of Victorian silhouettes. The Winter Kate Collection is comprised of approximately 60 pieces, including tunics in vintage silk chiffon, printed maxi dresses and classic kimono styles in beautiful print prints, for which Winter Kate has become known. High-waisted shorts and capes in burnout velvet and crepe chiffon complement fun mini-skirts and pants in Georgette silks. This Fall 2010 will also see the introduction of true outerwear to the collection featuring monochromatic waist coasts in rich wools and tweeds. The color palette for this effortlessly feminine and chic line has matured for fall featuring noticeably richer, gorgeous jewel tones like garnet, emerald, and indigo mixed with classic black and white.
Hellz’s is coming into the summer swinging their fist willing to knock the teeth out of anyone standing in their way of dressing any of their competition. This week they released their summer delivery “To Dye For”, the collection is composed of summer staples, combined with marble dye and fringe details in a dynamic mixture that reflects all things summer; the love, the lust,fate and fortune, all things ‘To Dye For.’ ” View more images of the collection after the jump (more…)
Making a path for herself in the game of female accessories is Melody Eshaniand here she is introducing her Summer 2010 lookbook. Filled with more trinkets to add on to global female’s attire for this summer are earrings, bracelets, necklaces, 2-finger rings and your norm that take the forms of stones, animals and the globe (literally). Take a look at the entire collection after the jump and see the magic for yourself. (more…)
Many of you fumble over this man’s name but what’s more important is that you know it when you see it. Christian Louboutin surprises us again with impeccable, magnificent still-life shots that present each of his shoes as a unique, exquisite piece. For his fall 2010 line, the world of stories is the main theme for a magical catalog that deserves a close look. The photography is the work of Khuong Nguyen who worked closely with post-producer Antoine Mairot and set designer Bernard Peault, all true maestros of their respective fields to bring to life references to Alice in Wonderland. View more images of the collection after the jump. (more…)
Band of Outsiders visited Marina del Rey in Los Angeles for the setting of their Spring 2010 collection. Featured are actors Leslie Mann, Dave Franco and comedian Donal Glover to present an array of characters in a Polaroid style.
The collection combines a sense of humor, the brand’s innate elegance and a retro style mise-en-scene. The line features Harrington jackets, bow-ties, classic Oxford shirts in interesting tie-dyes, linen trousers, navy tones, and the brand’s iconic collaboration with Sperry Topsider.
