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F.A.D - Fashion Alliance of Des Moines - Website Launch Party
Benefit Raffle will profit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa
many more details still to come….
Monroe’s Last Nudes Lohan Redux
MONROE’S LAST NUDES LOHAN REDUX
Looking at the New York Magazine Nude Lohan prints, as an artist who’s taken many reference photoshoots, I felt the pictures only told half the story. I needed to see how they compared to the original Marilyn shots and which Marilyn photos were used for reference. Just seeing the Lohan photos didn’t give me any perspective.
I painstakingly (it was fun) went through the original Bert Stern / Monroe “the last sitting” shot-by-shot and figured out (to my best guess) which pictures he referenced for the Lohan shoot. (see below)
How Lohan was able to take poses and expressions that are fun and alive in 1962 and make them look so dull and contrived in 2008 is amazing. Probably the one time when a little champagne tumble off the sobriety wagon would have been a good career move. . .
READ MORE AFTER THE JUMP W / ALL PHOTOS AND REFERENCE SHOTS
(NOT SAFE FOR WORK)
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Made In Heaven is a British denim brand from the 1970s that has been given a new lease of life for the 21st century. These shots from the S/S 2008 ad campaign include some great looking pastel skinny jeans and high-waisted flares flares which come in pale blue and white.
The New York Times paid a visit to Jean Shop, the Manhattan based specialist denim store that sells its own brand of raw jeans which can be dyed and distressed to your specifications.
Check out the hot new Spring/Summer 08 line by 55 DSL. Created in 1994 as an experimental spin-off from Diesel, 55 DSL rapidly established its own exuberant identity. Over the years it has sponsored the likes of surfer Joel Tudor, skaters Tony Hawk and Steve Berra and snowboarder Lukas Huffman. In a way, the company has a pact with its consumers. Customers provide loyalty, and 55DSL provides cutting edge fashion that help them enjoy their lives to the fullest…
Kate Moss In Kate Moss TopShop Pinstripe Jeans via Denimology
via Denimology: A couple of days ago I posted a promotional shots of Kate Moss wearing a pair of jeans from her Spring/Summer 2008 collection for TopShop. And as if to prove that she does actually wear the clothes she designs here she is in the same pair of pinstripe jeans on a recent shopping trip to the Prada store in London.
Giselle Bundchen In Superfine Jeans via denimology
Supermodel Giselle Bundchen was snapped wearing a pair of super skinny Superfine Jeans whilst out in New York with boyfriend Tom Brandy.
Supermodel Giselle Bundchen was snapped wearing a pair of super skinny Superfine Jeans whilst out in New York with boyfriend Tom Brady.
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spotted
>> Just outside the Bryant Park tents, a DKNY bike standing out like a bright orange beacon among the rain-strewn everything. Apparently they’re being set up all around New York starting yesterday — the first of many attention grabbing tricks to come this week, I’m sure.
We Love Colors Tights by Cool Hunting
by Ami Kealoha
by Sheena Sood
While New York fashion designers Proenza Schouler and are adding brilliant spring-like colors to their Fall/Winter 2008 collections with sherbet colored tights and printed stockings on the runways this week, why not slip on a pair of bright leggings courtesy of We Love Colors? The quality tights are opaque and are now made from 80 Denier Nylon/Lycra MicroFiber for a thicker, softer feel. The best part though, is that the tights are available in 45 different solid colors; choose from hues such as pastel mint, olive green, neon pink, lavender, or rubine (a kind of burgundy).
Fresh patterns like stripes, zig-zags, and polka dots are also available in the same 45 hues. Those who aren’t afraid of an intense color statement can try the unique “Splash Color” tights (pictured), which have a vibrant tie-dyed-splashed-paint effect.
We Love Colors offers plus-sized tights, knee and thigh-highs, fishnets, gloves, mini-dresses, leotards, and styles for men and children as well. All products are available online or by phone. Solid tights are $12.50 and splash-colored cost $16 to get us through the rest of winter with flying colors.
This entry was originally posted on 08 February 2008
http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/02/we_love_colors.php
Miss Sixty Fall 2008 @ New York Fashion Week via Denimology
The Miss Sixty catwalk show at New York Fashion Week scored pretty high on the celeb-o-meter with a front row made up of Chloe Sevigny, Ashley Olsen and Milla Jovovich. They got to see a range of denim including skinny, wide leg, high-waisted and denim shorts.
Brad Pitt Advertising Edwin Jeans via Denimology
Here is the new ad campaign for Edwin Jeans featuring Brad Pitt.
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“Thinking of Rosy” thanks to ArtMoCo
Mitsy Groenendijk’s monkey sculptures reflect a human need to control nature. Human characteristics are sometimes easier to examine if demonstrated on some “other”, and the monkey is the perfect foil for our foibles. It does not take long for the viewer’s eye to adapt to the image of the monkey in place of the women or girls that would have, or should have, been Rosy, Tina and the Kindred Spirits.
Artist: Mitsy Groenendijk
+ mitsygroenendijk.com
Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art
HAIR:Halo Salon is the best salon in Des Moines…Amazing team of talent and professionals. Ryan is a genius…
Halo Salon
Call 278-3487.
849 42nd St., Des Moines
Hours are about 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Appointments are best.
Halo has relocated to the Shops at Roosevelt from 7440 Hickman Road in Windsor Heights, in the Sherwood Forest shopping center. Halo was located there more than three years, owner Ryan English said. It opened Jan. 2 in the former location of Reichardt’s clothing store.
The salon provides all hair services, eyelash extensions, manicures and spa pedicures in cabanas for privacy.
English said the salon has 10 stylists, with room for 12, two manicurists and two pedicurists. The move gave the salon more than double the space it had before, from 11,000 to 26,000 square feet.
by: Scott Goodson
If you have a moment check the H&M virtual dressing room. It’s an easy way to see how a garment will look on you, since you can change the shape of the model. Extremely smart design behind this very useful application. Well done.
Click image to enlarge.
via fashiontrendsetter.com
adidas Originals Spring/Summer 2008 - Introducing Originals Denim by Diesel
On February 1, 2008 two iconic lifestyle brands, adidas Originals and Diesel will launch a landmark product collaboration - adidas Originals Denim by Diesel.
The first denim collection to result from this four year relationship is a collectible line of extremely detailed, premium denim for true jeans lovers, designed in conjunction with the adidas Originals and the Diesel Creative Team, latter headed by Creative Director Wilbert Das. Two male and two female models presented in four different washes will be available exclusively at adidas Originals stores all around the world starting spring/summer 2008. Prices range from 160 Euro for the female adi-rohnary model up to 210 Euro for the male adi-viker model. Representing the long-term partnership of the two brands, the range is recognizable by the adidas Originals Trefoil and the Diesel co-branding.adidas Originals and Diesel - two global brands that stand for authenticity, self-expression and creativity for the fashion forward - have come together in the spirit of unconstrained exploration and collaboration.”I am an adidas fan myself and I am very excited about this project! It is the first time that Diesel creates a denim line with another lifestyle brand and we wanted to do it with adidas that shares with us the same fresh attitude and care for high quality and creativity” said Renzo Rosso, President of Diesel.
“This is the first time that we have entered into a collaboration of this kind with adidas Originals, and we would only do this with the right partner who brings our consumer something truly unique,” explained Hermann Deininger, CMO adidas Sport Style Division. Now when a consumer walks into one of our stores, we can offer them a complete look - from a track top to jeans to a pair of sneakers.”
The unconditional approach to individuality and expression shared by both brands is presented in the first Originals Denim by Diesel collection and the below the line campaign to celebrate both authenticity and originality.
The general concept behind the different campaign executions is the expression of “83 original ways to successfully waste your time” by presenting playful, inspiring ways to encourage open, uninhibited self-expression and celebrate originality. 83 inspirations is just a start to invite everybody to share ideas in adidas Originals stores, online and through events. Because staying open to others is what being unconstrained is all about.
For more information please visit www.adidas.com | www.diesel.com
Rock & Republic and Diesel Open Online Stores via Denimology
This month both Rock & Republic and Diesel have opened online stores. The Rock & Republic store is pretty straight-forward displaying the jeans, clothing and accessories is an easy to browse way. Diesel on the other hand take their usual bonkers approach to web design by displaying their range in a “Liquid Space Style Lounge” which turns out to be an underwater “Matrix” style environment where browsing through the range is frustratingly difficult.
Iron Army Spring/Summer 2008 Campaign via Denimology
Here’s a first look at the new Spring/Summer 2008 campaign photos from the Iron Army. This denim label was started a couple of years ago by two Canadians who were buying thrift store jeans and then taking them apart and remaking them into something they liked. Soon the started manufacturing their own jeans and now they are based in LA and their jeans are stocked by Barney’s and Ron Herman. Anyone that has bought a pair of Iron Army jeans is invited to send in their photos and they will be featured on their website as part of the ever-expanding Iron Army. 
Blessed & Cursed Denim via Denimology
Blessed & Cursed is a German premium denim label that I have just been tipped off about. Their website doesn’t offer much in the way of info about the company, but the religious themed press photos are interesting. 
Racy fashion photography by Christian Blanchard
Kate Moss was photographed for a Donna Karan campaign — for the first time ever. The images were shot in LA last week by Mert and Marcus and will feature Donna’s Spring “Nueva York”-themed collection. Lucky for us, a pesky paparazzo was on set, take a gander this-a-way to see Kate in action…or inaction, whichever may be the case.
During New York Fashion Week, Elle MacPherson Intimates launched this cool interactive storefront that allows passersby to revel in voyeur style video footage of models through the window with their movements.
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1. Orchids. “They deliver on their promise of unconditional love. All it takes is a little humidity and sun.”
2. Dirty Origami. “It’s graphic, technical, passionate, and manipulated.”
3. DIA Beacon. “I can’t think of an artist I don’t like there, [and they're] all represented together in one place.”
4. 5′8” Quad.. “When I’m riding it, I’m not working, and I’m probably having the most fun you can have—in the water.”
Rogan Gregory is the creative force behind ROGAN, Loomstate, and Edun. He is currently a finalist for the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Award, winner to be announced November 15.
Cavern’s duo re-thinks L.A.’s oldest fashion staple. By Gabriel Bell
Ironically named for a line so bold and bright, Los Angles’s Cavern is the creation of fashion-school friends Adam Tullie and Angeline Rivas. While Tullie’s excursions to Europe and Rivas’s continued pursuit of her BFA at The Otis College of Art and Design didn’t see the two graduate together, still, they took on the greater challenge of entering the fray of design hand in hand. “When we first conjured Cavern,” says Rivas, “our focus was to make solid, hand-drawn T-shirts.” While the market is glutted with such wears, particularly on the West Coast, the duo was determined to distinguish themselves. “Everybody is making the same shit,” Tullie says of his competitors, “taking clip art, mixing it up, and slapping it on a T-shirt. There was more to be done.”
As planned, with references to utopianism and mystic symbols, Rivas and Tullie have set themselves apart with the use of metallic appliques, intelligent cuts, arresting abstract designs, and a complete rejection of camp. Angeline and I are on some cosmic mindtrip where we are in agreement about 99% of the time in regards to creative output,” says Tullie. Sure enough, one can see the imprint of two hands on each illustrated piece. “Cavern will always be a reflection of the current works we’ve created in the studio using paint and ink. We work heavily in ballpoint…at this point, we should be sponsored by Pentel RSVP brand pens.”
The duo has followed up their initial successes with some collaborations and more ambitious plans. “We recently completed a collaboration with Devendra Banhart on the merchandise for his world tour,” says Tullie. “And some of the more recent work we are creating is looking more painterly and loose. We’re doing plenty of experimentation for our Fall 2008 collection. All in all,” he says, “we promise to keep it interesting.”
Cavern is available in Los Angeles at Scout, 7920 West 3rd Street; 323-658-8684 and Fred Segal Man; 420 Broadway, Santa Monica,310-395-9792Â . For more information, go to www.caverncollection.net
Stella McCartney x Notify Charity Collection via Denimology
Stella McCartney has collaborated with denim brand Notify to produce a capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2008 featuring a skinny and high-waisted jeans which will help raise money towards the Marine Connection charity.
Black To Black Denim via Denimology
This year denim has appeared in every colour of the rainbow, but one shade that has been absent is black, which maybe to do with it’s gothy/heavy metal type associations. Anyway I think that it’s time the black denim was rehabilitated back into society. As the candid street-style photos (courtesy of Jeanswear) show, it is possible to wear black denim and not look like a moody teenager. 
FRANK HANSEN AT SMASH - 400 E. LOCUST
Saturday Dec.1st 5:00 - 9:00 at SMASH
Join SMASH, Moberg Gallery, and Frank Hansen for an Artist Reception and Christmas Party
OVER 30 Frank Hansen paintings on display now through the end of December at SMASH.
SMASH, the greatest clothing store in the Universe, is open Monday: 12 - 5pm Tuesday-Saturday: 11 - 7pm Sunday: 12 - 4pm
Diesel’s New Yoka Jeans For 2008
Diesel’s new style of denim for 2008 is the Yoka which consists of oversized jeans which are held up with a big belt. One thing is for sure if these jeans catch on then muffin tops will soon be a thing of past.
YMI Jeans held a catwalk show in LA recently hosted by actress Brittany Snow (see below). (Source: Glam.com)
via FashionTrendsetter
I hope this collection comes to Chicago - does anyone know if it will?
The unique ‘Roberto Cavalli at H&M’ collection made by the Italian fashion legend in collaboration with H&M was presented to the international press at a gloriously glamorous gala event in Rome’s Salone delle Fontane. Roberto Cavalli made grande entrée on a red carpet catwalk with a trail of models wearing his luxurious party collection. Stars from the music- and movie business, as well as fashionistas came to celebrate with the designer in Italian rock’n roll style.
‘Roberto Cavalli is one of my personal favourites. His clothes are sexy, and he is always on the edge and changes before other designers. I think the collaboration with H&M is great because now all women can wear his designs’, says Halle Berry.The Roberto Cavalli party was staged like a gigantic VIP lounge where, among others, Sharon Stone and Halle Berry were spotted in the crowd. The ambience was heated up with the noise of a helicopter and cars, paparazzi flashes and the appearance of the Italian fashion legend together with his wife Eva, followed by models wearing the ‘Roberto Cavalli at H&M’ collection, sweeping down to the end of the red carpet catwalk where he contently declared:
‘This party for the launch of the Roberto Cavalli at H&M collection ishm-cavalli-campaign-01.jpg truly amazing! The atmosphere is electrifying, glamorous and full of positive and young energy. It’s a magical night that I will never forget’, says Roberto Cavalli.
‘I think the collaboration with H&M is a great idea. The clothes look great and the ads are beautiful. Roberto Cavalli is a wonderful designer who knows how to make both chic and sexy’, says Sharon Stone.
Models Erin Wasson and Jessica Stam showed Roberto Cavalli’s famous animal print dresses made of silk chiffon, a fabulous red carpet dress made of pleated gold lame, a mini sheath with sequins and pearls and shapely tuxedo style jackets and trousers. Nicolas Malleville showed the men’s range with sharply cut suits and tuxedo separates, worn as a suit or with jeans, T-shirts and shirts de luxe.
‘The collection is built around a selection of Roberto Cavalli’s favourite pieces throughout the years, of which many are made to wear on the red carpet. But Cavalli’s fashion is not only about the red carpet but foremost about a positive and optimistic attitude. It’s about enjoying the good things in life with large dose of fashion glamour’, says H&M’s head of design Margareta van den Bosch.
For more information please visit H&M at www.hm.com
Rockers NYC x Bay Icon Bloodfire Denim via Denimology
US clothing label Rockers NYC and Swedish denim brand Bay Icon have collaborated to produce these limited edition jeans made from 16oz selvedge black denim which come complete with a pair of suspenders and a bandana. (Source: HighSnobiety.com) 
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Catalyst State - Iowa Design Weekend Nov 16 & 17 2007
Another collaboration, this time from Asian brands Cody Hudson for GoodShape Design
by Tim Yu, 26 October 2007
Multimedia artist Cody Hudson is the first to take part in the GoodShape Design artist series run. The limited edition series consists of silk screened 18×24 prints made on heavy stock acid-free paper and t-shirts printed on the trusted American Apparel tee.
GoodShape founder and designer Wayne Pate isn’t going for a high-level concept here, he’s simply including artists that he finds inspiring personally. Rather than capitalize on current fads or who’s popular at the moment, we appreciate how the collection is a more honest curation of timeless and fun design.
The next artist on deck is Tyler Askew of Rude Movements. Wayne comments, “besides Tyler I have a few people in mind but I will keep that under my hat for now.” We’ll just have to keep checking back.
The prints go for $50 and are limited to an edition of 50 and the t-shirts cost $30. Pick up both at the GoodShape Online Shop.
Fashion Bullies Attack — In Middle School
As More Designers Target Kids,
Label-Consciousness Grows;
The Snarky ‘Nice Clothes’
By VANESSA O’CONNELL
October 25, 2007; Page D1
Aryana McPike, a sixth-grader from Springfield, Ill., has a closet full of designer clothes from Dolce & Gabbana, Juicy Couture, True Religion and Seven For All Mankind. But her wardrobe, carefully selected by a fashion-conscious mother, hasn’t won her friends at school.
Kids in her class recently instructed her that she was wearing the wrong brands. She should wear Apple Bottoms jeans by the rapper Nelly, they told her, and designer sneakers, such as Air Force 1 by Nike. She came home complaining to her mother that “all the girls want to know if I will ever come to school without being so dressed up.”
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| Sixth-grader Aryana McPike with her mother, Ava, whose idea of fashion differs from that of Aryana’s classmates. |
Teen and adolescent girls have long used fashion as a social weapon. In 1944, Eleanor Estes wrote “The Hundred Dresses,” a book about a Polish girl who is made fun of for wearing the same shabby dress to school each day. The film “Mean Girls” in 2004 focused on fashion-conscious cliques among high-school teens. But today, guidance counselors and psychologists say, fashion bullying is reaching a new level of intensity as more designers launch collections targeted at kids.
As a result, an increasing number of school and community programs focused on girl-on-girl bullying are addressing peer pressure and the sizable role clothing plays in girls’ identity. In Pennsylvania, California, Maryland and several other states, for instance, community groups and some schools have started Club or Camp Ophelia, a pair of programs developed by Penn State professor and author Cheryl Dellasega that teach girls relationship skills. A “Bully Quiz” the girls take asks, “Have you stopped being friends with someone because she wore clothes you didn’t like?”
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Dorothy Espelage, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, who has studied teenage behavior for 14 years, says she has seen an increase in “bullying related to clothes.” She attributes that to the proliferation of designer brands and the display of labels in ads. In the more than 20 states where she has studied teens, she has been surprised by how kids revere those they perceive to have the best clothes. Having access to designer clothing affords some kids “the opportunity to become popular — and that protects you and gives you social power and leverage over others,” she says.
Over the past three years, numerous designers ha