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25 August 2010

WORSHIP WORTHY WOMEN: STYLE ICONS OF PAST & PRESENT

BIANCA JAGGER:

She was the former wife of Mick Jagger, and in recent years a social and human rights activist. She gained coverage in the 70's during the days of studio 54 for her fabulous style and courageous efforts as a well manicured socialite.


pictured in a Bill Gibb kaftan


well known for her hats and exotic neck pieces


Halston hooded dress at Studio 54


YSL white tuxedo, she turned a masculine men's tux into a feminine women's staple item


portrait of BJ in late 70's

ANNA DELLO RUSSO:

One of the most well known and respected fashion contributors to walk the planet. Anna Dello Russo is the creative director of Vogue Nippon and an haute couture extraordinaire. She owns some of the priciest and most hard to find pieces from designers worldwide. She's been a collector of designer wear since age 14 and isn't stopping now. Designers look to her to provide direction and help sustain balance in their collections. I love her wild mouthed eye for style. 


pictured in Dolce & Gabbana dress


at Paris Fashion Week

pictured in D&G gorilla fur jacket


on the streets of Milan


in Louis Vuitton @ LV Show; Paris Fashion Week


MARCHESA LUISA CASATI:

A muse to many and a huge arts patron, Marchesa Casati was known for her eccentric and peculiar taste in fashion. A riches to rags story, she was a fashion icon and and is greatly remembered by many creative types.











IRIS APFEL:

Iris Apfel and her husband started their company "Old World Weavers" in the late 1950's. Over the years, she took place in various design restrorations. Her most notable being the White House restorations that occurred during 8 presidential sittings from Truman to Clinton. She lectures about a variety of fashion topics including her personal style. In her later years, she's became a muse to many designers who look to her quirky old lady charm to bring inspirations for collections to come.

in NYC




at a fashion event in Balenciaga

known for her colorful taste and overly sized jewelry

self portrait


pictured at home in Miu Miu


JOSEPHINE BAKER:

Baker was an African American born, French singer, dancer, and actress. She defied cultural beliefs by becoming the first African American to star in a major motion picture. She was nicknamed "Bronze Venus" and "The Black Pearl" during her years of work. In her later years, she spent much time promoting and leading civil rights movements under the right arm of Coretta Scott King. She was statuesque and completely timeless. There will never be another Josephine Baker. A woman of class, fashion, and freedom! LOVE HER!














ISABELLA BLOW:

When thinking of Isabella Blow, all that comes to mind are the words "timeless" and "iconic". She was definitely both. Known for her eerie style and outrageous hats, she's been stalking through the fashion industry since the late 80's. Working as an assistant at Vogue in the late 80's while later becoming the creative fashion editor at large for Tatler magazine in London. The late Isabella Blow was a muse to famed hat designer Phillip Treacy and a inspiration to many colleagues in the fashion world. She will always be remembered, and never forgotten in the world of avant garde.













01 August 2010

LOOK #243

Lately I've been really inspired by the fall 2010 collection from Chanel. The fur capped booties with ice block heels l want a pair so badly!, but the retail is probably outrageous. Here is my own aspiration I drew from the looks. I've been playing with fur coverings and I transformed my ankle boots to knee highs!!!


(Slow fur wrap, American Apparel mesh t-shirt, Zara equestrian pants, vintage boots and jewelry, brown fur coverings)




(Up close shot of jewelry and wrap)


I really love the variation of the boot with the cap of the toe showing at the bottom. 

Channeling the winter wonderland at Chanel F/W, no?




and also previewing my latest obsession. My good friend Keyla of Howl sent me this piece! I loveeeee it!



It's a blank tank dress with back detailed lace strips hanging from the shoulders down. Check it out at www.howlclothing.com




(Side view, paired with silver leggings, black Dr. Martens, and vintage jewelry)




(Back View) How amazing is the back of this!? It reminds me of suspenders from behind!




(Up close shot of back view)

I cant wait to wear this out! It's my favorite piece right now! I'm off to catch a flight home for a week or two!

CIAO XX