Case of Recurrence

Prada Fall/Winter 2009

The ways of desire are eratically irrational. Suddenly you are confronted with the wishful thought of owning the studded shirt from Prada Fall/Winter 2009. But maybe there is someone who has it and is over it?
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Image credits GQ.com

Nondisposable

Laitinen Fall/Winter 2012

Touching on the glossy subject of polyamide plastic, the Laitinen suit is unexpectedly introduced to a tailored outerwear shell. Underneath, shirt and trousers reveal traces of mineral acid, as they remain unprotected parts. May it always rain.
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The Craft V

1. Dries van Noten Fall/Winter 2012
2. Moschino Fall/Winter 2012

I am a little bit in love with the fact that my projections turned out quite right. Two examples of re-establishing graffiti, and oneself. A splendid specimen of crafted naïvety. Congratulation to Gijs Frieling.
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Reciprocity

Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2012

Touching one of fashion's most relevant and recurrent topics, the black and shiny is multiplied in material and form. The result: Serial killer duplicants dressed head-to-heel in periodic leather. The question: Is Jil the new Raf?
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Image credits Catwalking

Licensed To Death

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, British Vogue, March 1998
2. Menswear Fall/Winter 2011
3. Vivien Solari for Calvin Klein Eyewear

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, Harper's Bazaar, March 1998
2. Lara Stone by Mert & Marcus for Fall/Winter 2010
3. Menswear Spring/Summer 2009

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, Vanity Fair, March 1998
2. Amy Wesson for Calvin Klein collection
3. Menswear Fall/Winter 2009

A philosophical question for the 1st of January 2012: Why is there such a depressing contradiction between the severely strong 'image' of Calvin Klein collection and the reality we are confronted with on shop floors?
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Pyjama Party

Acne Spring/Summer 2012



Since my latest photo booth experiment with pink velour pants, I am in the mood for a sleepover. Preferably Blair Waldorf style with candy cotton, popcorn machine and boytoy servants.

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Bespoken

Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2009

Herewith, I strictly request the instant re-manufacturing and subsequent delivery. The look shown above may be your command. And I will happily agree to wear nothing else in future and forever.
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Balenciaga Questions VI

1. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2004
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2009

And what happens when the DNA of Balenciaga is injected into menswear? The suit eventually becomes something else. Brutal shoulder proportions and feminine hourglass waists.
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Undoubtedly

Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011

Earlier today, the infamous Maison fulfilled a Horst prophecy and presented transparent suits and plastic raincoats. Besides, the post-baroque Hotel Maison Champs Elysées delivered the backdrop for brutalist motorcycle jackets and tape-draped evening dresses.
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Ritual

Walter van Beirendonck Fall/Winter 2011

Fashion's only true Bärchen surprised us with a tailored and quite conservative approach. Picturing the modern shaman. Whose suit is gradually conquered by colour and absurdity. The dichotomy of the tamed and feral perfectly summarized by hair sculptures - an aesthetic topic also discussed here.
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Image credits Catwalking, Dazed Digital

Hype Re-Hype

Kris van Assche Fall/Winter 2011

Yesterday I officially declared the rise of a new emperor. Kris van Assche redeemed my dehydrated body with vitamin water and an outstandingly good collection. Sleek skinny suits with slightly displaced pockets. Oversized dress-like jumpers. Fashion orgasm.
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P.S.: Tony Ward sat front row.

Conflict

Gucci Fall/Winter 2011

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Image credits Catwalking

Colour Code

Colour codes 8a925c, 4f3f6f, c8514d, d0a388, 1e363f, c8d5e4

Pick your future hair colour here.
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Career Woman

Victoria Stone Graduate collection

Asymmetry and disproportion. The power suit has undergone a mental change. Dissolving in certain areas while heightening in others. Confused and inappropriate in a strinking manner.
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