The best in JEANS

KIM GORDON

 

Sonic Youth founder, Kim epitomizes the girly grunge look, here with high-waisted distressed worn out slightly loose fitting but skinny jeans.

Post Modernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 At the V@A from 24 September 2011 to the 8 January 2012.

Make sure not to miss this big upcoming exhibition opening at the V&A, which will present the postmodernism movement through music, art, film, fashion and architecture. Postmodernism being hard to define as well as thought by some as very controversial also brought a lot of freedom to art and design, with the use of vibrant colours, exaggerated structures and a strong hint of sarcasm. Some believe it may be too soon to dedicate an exhibition to the movement, but the curators are first to reassure the exhibition will explore the subject properly. Some of the exhibits include drawings from Philip Johnson’s controversial AT@T building in New York, as well the Dollar Sign by Andy Warhol. There will also be some fashions creations by none other then Madame Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfield, as well as clothes from the Comme des Garcons range. One of G-Mag’s highlights includes a reconstruction of singer/actor Grace Jone’s extraordinary maternity dress.

Review: Masters of Style, Celebrating the Stories Behind Italian Fashion

"2011 marks 150 years since Italy became a unified nation which has subsequently created some of the world's most famous artists, industrialists and designers". These were the words to describe the exhibition. Although, yes, to a certain extent, it was enjoyable to walk around looking at photographs of advertisements for these high-end fashion houses, the exhibition lacked heart and soul. The gallery itself being a glaring white background for photographs which tell a story from a far away country, seemed detached from anything portrayed. Each picture although beautiful in itself, with much craftsmanship put into each final end product, was described in a paragraph which did not aid to describe but more explained the running to the photograph. Although disappointing, there were some little gems which really stood out, mainly old photographs taken at an era dating back to Italy's more charming side with photographs representing campains which sold a mood rather then an accessory, here are some of my favourites.

 Gucci

Armani

Prada

Prada

 

Jeremy Scott = Barbie Mania

Jeremy Scott Fall 2011

70'S COSTUME

GIORGIO ARMANI

GUCCI

YVES SAINT LAURENT

DOLCE AND GABANNA

Is it just me or is there a pattern emerging? Whether it be woman in fur or shirts, flaunting is definitely acceptable practice here for the new 2011 advertising campaigns. And why not. After all, this is what we demand of Haute Couture. A lot of sleeked back hair and men's hat with the added touch of a quiff in Dolce and Gabanna's look make for a very interesting take on 70s attire. When Gucci's fall show was commencing, Frida Gianinni mentioned Anjelica Huston as one of her style influences. Anjelica, known for her jet black hair and distinctive nose, was the ultimate it-girl in the 70s, ever so glamorous and diva-like with her boyish side coming out from time to time. It seems as though the time has come where fashion can be outrageous and the line between fashion and costume become more and more blurred which just adds to the fun of it all. The extravagance and exuberance of some is exaggerated, in sharp contrast to the androgynous choices of others.

ANGELICA HUSTON

Swimming Away

Finished are the days of neon and diamante thongs, when it comes to swimming, it seems as though we have reverted back to the older and more flattering costumes. Here are some of the key pieces that rock my boat. From simple slimming black to figure flattering white, to the 80s iconic Baywatch look, the more you cover, the better.

Brigitte Bardot at 20 years of age, photographed in 1955.

Simple in black. No need to look further the Chanel to channel this eternal look, complete with classic Chanel jacket and a big white hat to finish.

Chanel Resort 2012

Chanel Resort 2012

To get Brigitte's complete look, Salvatore Ferragamo have recently released their Resort 2012 collection with stunning monochrome outfits, over-the-top hats with this number really shouting out to me.

Salvatore Ferragamo, resort 2012

Marilyn Monroe in a figure hugging one piece. Calvin Klein, known for their simplistic touch, have come out with beautiful flowing beach dresses to complete the look.

Calvin Klein Resort 2012

Marilyn Monroe holding a Evans Sweson Frame white umbrella during a 1949 photo shoot

Urban Outfitters £60

Pamela Anderson

Chloe Sevigny's 3rd successful appearance in fashion was filled with 80s influences, from the leather skirts to the big denim jackets and of course bright REDS

Chloe Sevigny for O.C Resort 2012

Chloe Sevigny for O.C Resort 2012

Marni and Symmetrics

Marni Fall 2011

Marni manages to make fashion an art form in the purest sense, with every look centred around a shape. Whether the form of the clothes, the signature Marni striped-silhouette or the symmetric circles overtaking, the colours are carefully chosen to shout out look at me, without it being over the top (ie in that typical bold 90s Kristopher Kane neon way). The Marni way uses mismatched earthy colours such as mustard yellows, mud browns and spring greens which should look off but definitely just come out bang on. Notice the clashing high socks in the earlier seasons which I think are oh-so fun and actually ever so flattering!

Marni Fall 2008

Marni Fall 2005