Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Alexander McQueen: Men's Fall 2010.

It takes true talent and your way around textile to produce a collection that can make you both visually pleased and dizzied, all in one. Afar, you might percieve McQueen's latest installment as normal but squint a little closer and you will realise that he is not your old run-of-the-mill kind of man. In a printed room with beams and floors both covered in skulls and dice intertwined to create an optical illusion; if you have not come to love McQueen's slightly grim and sometimes ironic prints, now is the best time for you to look away.

Evolving from last season's paint stained pieces to more prints than your eye can take in at one moment, PVC jackets and face masks (that might bring back memories of Anthony Hopkins in 'Silence of the Lambs') take on McQueen's British flair. If you are looking for a Fall alternative to Romain Kremer's Spring 2010 mouth covering tops or could not get enough of the Dior's Fall 2003 of extreme PVC turtlenecks, look no further. What would normally give off a bondage and kinky vibe, only puts the phrase 'it's only human nature' to work.

Managing to not make a mess out of what it seemed like a million prints; zips, knits and fur brought home the 36 look collection. Symbolically taking you on a journey from light to dark, starting off with a printed suit at the beginning of the show to the black PVC that was its end, McQueen is nothing but psychedelic goodness. Click here for full runway collection.


Tuesday, January 19, 2010

First Spring.


Campaign: Prada Spring/Summer 2010
Photography/Direction: Yang Fudong
Models: Jacob Coupe, Adrien Sahores, Unknown

Drawing inspirations from the classic black and white films and a few shades in between the two colors for her Spring 2010 collection, Miuccia Prada does only what is fitting to showcase such a collection. Enlisting Chinese artist, Yang Fudong to translate her notable mesh pieces into a short contemporary film, the idea for the video derives from the season itself with spring being a promising time of the year, reflected in the Chinese saying, "the whole year's work depends on a good start in Spring."

Featuring the faces of the house's current campaign, Jacob Coupe and Adrien Sahores being transported into traditional ancient China and looking dapper in their modern spies persona, giving off an almost film noir vibe. Though not a word is spoken throughout, the power of the nearly ten minute film runs deep. More images after the jump:

Pigtails & Prada.

Campaign: Prada Spring/Summer 2010
Photography: Steven Meisel
Model: Rasa Zukauskaite

Simplicity is the essence for Prada's Spring campaign photographed by the noted Steven Meisel. In contrast to the Fall, the Italian fashion house opted for a more simplistic and youthful approach this season by featuring the buzzed about only girl, Rasa Zukauskaite, against a vacant white background that calls attention to the clothes and accessories rather than star power or elaborated sets. Love those Guido Palau's pony tails: 'When in doubt, play and twirl hair.'

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Mykromag 005.

It feels like opening up a Christmas gift every single time whenever Mykromag issue arrive. You know, that flutter in your heart and that burning anticipation to go click, click, click frenzy on every page? Well, this issue is the most enthralling yet, featuring stellar casts of individuals and fashion people alike: child prodigy blogger, Tavi Gevinson, our very own fashion editor, Nai-Sam Lau modelling Irina Shaposhnikova's geometric pieces, Simon Koop, the man behind the creative direction of Spyker cars, the very sought-after Amsterdam night spinner, DJ Cleo and many others.

The favourites? Fashion spread titled, 'La Chola' (street latina gone super-styling) and of course illustrations by Jowy Maasdamme for 'Jane Mary'; just too captivating to be left unnoticed. Visit the site for more. Excuse the word rambles here, I am just unintentionally excited and ecstatic about this. Heh.

PS: Stay tuned, Mykromag will be available in print soon.

Prada: Men's Fall 2010.

If we can all rewind and recall vividly, last season's collection for Prada was all about the mysterious and sombre play of dark colors and studded accessories. The studded brogue was such a huge hit that all of the who's who in the fashion industry marched one by one in the glorious piece during the fashion week. This time around, Miuccia Prada did a one-eighty turn and decided to walk on the almost unbeaten path with her men's Fall 2010 collection- in prints.

Evidently, prints on men is a rather risqué situation. A slight mistake or unsightly mismatched combination will either make one look like an overstuffed pinata or a walking romantic-era wallpaper, that is for sure. But judging from the displays on the runway, I must say, Prada has got this one in the bag again. The explosions of the almost camouflage-like primary color prints which were seen on bomber jackets, flowy coats and even bags will definitely set the tone for months to come. Other looks seen on the runway this season is knitwear and camel. Shrunken sweaters and slouchy cardigans take some rather ordinary ensemble to greater heights with some witty play on proportions; for instance, that sweater with gather on the hips which shows a slight hint of the shirt underneath. Now tell me, are you ready for some Prada and prints? Click here for full runway collection.