hipsters, youngsters and rip-offs

I was surprised that the infamous “september issue” documentary on anna wintour and co was directed by r.j cutler (?) as it seems to be exactly the same concept than the two great documentary that loic prigent did on chanel (lagerfeld) and marc jacobs. It feels to me a little bit as a rip-off. but not as well done as the originals. so for the ones that are interested in this kind of documentaries, i would really suggest the prigent’s ones. here and here. as far as the rip-off, what felt the most surprising to me after watching it is the fact that the vogue us, which is supposed to be a leading publication in the fashion industry (promoting youthful, beauty and taste) is directed by a bunch of old crunchy british ladies that all seem frustrated like hell. and a bunch of “none the less old & ridiculous” guys with the courage of kittens… nice perspectives here. by pp’

ryan mcginley : nice shift



rare are the photographers that can jump easily from art to commercial without loosing their style or interest. so ryan mcginley is definitely a successful one. after some commissioned work of his appeared in W, it seems clear that he was mature to do the jump. the recent levis ads confirmed it and the new missoni’s make it sure. by pp’

FIN fashion

campaig image for FIN
norwegian model carmen maria hillestad, shot by jørgen gomnaes

edun, stella mccartney and loomstate are examples of socially conscious brands, part of a movement that I am thrilled to see happening world-wide. during copenhagen fashion week this week, the norwegian label FIN showed off their beautiful designs dominated by flirty dresses with an edge in a range of subtle, delicate colors. there is simply not a more luxurious fabric then a fabric that is made in a cruelty free environment and FIN’s production processes is both environmentally and socially aware. guilt free fashion is the true luxury of the future! by kv

Ask: Waris Ahluwalia- man-about-town/the designer of house of waris

above: waris ahluwalia in red suit (and lou doillon in looong legs)
my favorite _____ is:
-book: the holy blood and the holy grail
-album: every leonard cohen album
-city: rome
-place: anywhere tropical
-film: badlands – terrence malick
-smell: jasmine
-artist: rene ricard
-hotel: the connaught in mayfair, london / the imperial in janpath, new delhi
-hobby: yachting
-indulgence: self pity
-moment in history: woodstock. wish i was there. what a pity
-prized possession: my time.
-drink: water
-way to go: i shall live forever

www.houseofwaris.com

viktor & rolf goes mega


the new V&R; juice is almost there! and i don’t know about the smell but the name is super cheesy…eau mega… whatever, i suppose they have to sell a few at some point… that said it’s always fun to see new pieces by V&R; as they are always whimsical and atleast different compared to other brands by kv