Fragility

1. Jil Sander Fall/Winter 1991
2. Byblos Spring-Summer 1999
3. Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2000
4. Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2012

The advertising world is a self-referential one. Motives are subtly implied, borrowed, copied and re-introduced. Jil Sander and the image of 'broken glass'. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
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#100904

Frankfurt, flea market

Compared on an international level, Frankfurt flea market is amongst the top. Nowhere else, one can find such a high degree of authentic 90s fashion and design. This time I had a lovely talk with a couple eating currywurst and offering me a special deal on their unwashed s'Oliver sweatshirts.
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Bliss For Spliss

I'm sorry but I'm having a trash day. And even though I know I am the only one: I love hair colour commercials. There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing.
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Intensity

Artworks Eiko Ishioka

Her images are more than intriguing. Provoking a nearly orgasmic visual impact. Seduction and power can be read as highly aesthetic connotations in every creation. Artworks that never leave you unimpressed or untouched.
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Dreams Are My Reality

Stella McCartney Campaign Fall/Winter 2009

Everything has been done right. After the inflatable dinosaurs display in London, an infantile bambi sticker campaign.
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Via Les Mads

Man I Feel Like A Woman

Chanel Advertising Campaign June 1998

Nowadays Chanel might appear ultra feminine. Little costumes, white blouses, Claudia Schiffer, frills and pearls. At the same time, Coco was a revolutionary, introducing pants to the ladie's wardrobe and dressing women for success.
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Melancholia

Claudia, Naomi and Christy in bondage gear for Versace in 1992. This is perfection. The full dose of exuberant fashion tackiness. An iconic perfection that seems to be inexistent today.
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Kitten Love XIII

Valentino Fall/Winter 2004

Gisèle Bündchen and Mario Testino, marble and leopard, an exquisit combination.
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Totally Clean

Especially for you, Paul, the iconic pubic hair. An art-theoretical/cultural analysis on special request.
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P.S.: Translation: When I grow up, I am gonna be Shibuya Parco.

Freak Show

Lanvin Fall/Winter 2005

Yes, luxury paired with distorted bodies totally works for me. Artificial softness and symmetry. Somehow reminding of shock-headed Peter.
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A Moon

A man in a white t-shirt and nothing else. A classic. Couldn't get any better.
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No Smoke

Women wear suits, best with wide, floating, high waisted trousers and a cropped jacket. The hair sleek and combed back. A white shirt, severe look. Give it to me.
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Germany Sells

Jaja, we all know the best things come from Germany: Schnitzel, Horst and Claudia Schiffer. It's the homeland of Bad Taste. But to this high degree that it transforms into sophistication.
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A Discourse: The 90s Woman Pt.IV

Advertisment Valentino 1995
Photographer Herb Ritts
Magazine American Elle, Italian Vogue

The 90s woman enjoys life. May it be an expensive designer dress or a nice little three-way. Yes it's decadent. But why should she neglect an opportunity?
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Black Beauty

YSL Campaign Fall/Winter 2008

Talking about super models (Absolutely Fabulous) and great YSL campagins (YSLM7), this one should not be missing. By the way, have you seen Naomi doing her imposition in this amazing outfit a while ago? You know, when she was punished for hitting a former staff member...
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Vintage Denim

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YSLM7

Definitely the best fragrance advertisments ever.
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Testimonial Talk

She He, he, wanna join me? I am dripping wet.
He Hmm, well then, I have to put on my transparent pinafore.
She The one I bought for myself? The one I catched you with - posing half-naked in our bedroom?
He Exactly.
She Ok.

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Lanvin

Model Alban Blondiaux
Campaign Lanvin Spring/Summer 2008

Could someone please dress like that and go out with me?
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Battery Bunny

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