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Drive

17 Tuesday Sep 2013

Posted by Angie in Contemporary/Present Day

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Carey Mulligan, Drive, Neo-noir, Nicolas Winding Refn, Ryan Gosling

It’s Fall y’all. Can’t you tell by the Spring ’14 shows? I felt like doing something Mens-y. I was thinking cool, real cool, like winter cool. But in LA we get jacket weather, not really coat weather. And believe me, we’re excited by it.  Oooh, I get to wear a jacket, or Ooooh, I get to wear a sweater. Fun!

So I was thinking what was a big mens-y thing I watched recently, and sadly couldn’t think of anything blog-worthy. Then I thought about “Drive,” directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Moody, atmospheric, with the lust-provoking Ryan Gosling. Oh, Ryan Gosling… When I read you were taking ballet– BALLET y’all, not hip-hop or something more masculine, at The Edge in Hollywood, just cuz- dude, you had me at changement. He is pretty f**king cool. This generation’s sensitive Steve McQueen.

Driver (he has no name in the movie), Ryan Gosling, is a stuntman/mechanic by day, driver for nefarious activities by night.

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The rigid denim trucker, looks great on anyone, especially him.

Driver develops a crush on his neighbor, Irene, Carey Mulligan.

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Uh… Car seat anyone? Nicely framed.

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Insert woman doing tiger sound fx here. Don’t you love coveralls?

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The whole film has an 80’s vibe. The music, the saturated colors look, the neo-noir feel.

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There’s always a money shot, or maybe jewels or whatever. But it’s usually literally a money shot. Driver and Irene’s husband, Standard were supposed to rob a pawn shop and give the gangster he owes, the goods. But it doesn’t go so smoothly. Standard is shot dead and Driver and a gangster moll, played by Christina Hendricks, make haste.

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This could be a magazine editorial shot, the reflection matches the jacket and the red door is a nice frame.

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Driver wants out of this clusterfuck and shows the gangsters he means business. Nice gloves.

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When you got Jewish gangsters, there’s always a Chinese restaurant scene. Driver gives Bernie Rose, Albert Brooks (!) brilliantly cast against type, his ill gotten gains.

A scuffle and ambiguous ending give “Drive,” a genre flick body, but the style and Gosling give it some extra horsepower under the hood.

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Hollywood Camera App

24 Sunday Feb 2013

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Hollywood Camera App, Victoria and Albert Museum

Just in time for the Oscars… The Hollywood Camera App, features costumes from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Hollywood Costume Exhibition. Sixteen looks from Maximus to Chaplin’s tramp is yours for the wearing.

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Playing dress up without dressing up. Available on iTunes. Happy Oscar viewing! Personally, I’m pulling for “Life of Pi.” I feel it’s the most ambitious of all the nominees in regards to story, technical challenges, originality, and a most unlikely worldwide box office success.

 

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Ute Lemper

21 Saturday Apr 2012

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Ute Lemper

Maybe because I’m still thinking about Charlotte Rampling singing Marlene Dietrich songs…

Ute Lemper.  Is she so fantastic, or what?  So striking, so fierce, so German.

Do you think Marlene would approve?  She’d probably be a wee bit jealous.

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Hedi Slimane in at YSL

07 Wednesday Mar 2012

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Hedi Slimane, Yves Saint Laurent

Stefano Pilati out after eight years.  While a great designer, and former assistant to Tom Ford, Pilati never created that lust for a brand as Tom Ford did.  That itself is a tall order and Stefano did make some lovely clothes and accessories during his tenure.

In contrast, Slimane’s time at Dior Homme was earth-shaking.  Men and women wanted those clothes.  Karl Lagerfeld is said to have lost all the weight so he could fit into the Dior Homme pants.  I don’t recall anything like it other than the crush of Helmut Lang’s first few years on the scene.

Hedi Slimane never intended to be a fashion designer. Photography was his first love.

Dior Homme, widely coveted. A mix of rock n' roll, high fashion and punk.

He’ll still work on his photography: http://www.hedislimane.com/

The iconic (overused, but this time it's appropriate) YSL Le smoking suit.

Seems like a natural fit in hindsight.  So curious to see what he’ll come up with for the ladies!  I’m guessing some overt rock n’ roll sex covered up in well-tailored trousers and jackets.

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Midnight in Paris

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

Posted by Angie in 1920's, Contemporary/Present Day, Women

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Carla Bruni, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Marion Cotillard, Midnight in Paris, Rachel McAdams

Doncha just love Paris?  I do.  And I love that Woody Allen opens the movie with shot after idyllic shot of Paris and Parisians doing what they do best, being nonchalantly Parisian, even in the rain.  And getting some $$ and tax breaks for productions that shoot there makes it even better for the producers.

Costume Designer Sonia Grande not only did sumptuous work on the 20’s costumes, but gave Rachel McAdams a rich bitch, casual sexiness.  I apologize for some open-mouth shots, but it was the best frame for the look.

Shirtdress with low-slung belt and oversize bag.

The group at Versailles. Another shirtdress with wedges. Perfect for a hot day.

The group with tour guide, a.k.a. Carla Bruni Sarkozy (The French First Lady), love her! Loved her when she was a supermodel. And don't you love her unstructured blazer?

Zelda's lace dress details. I love the geometric shapes with the lace.

Josephine Baker shaking it. Everyone looks fab, from the extras to the stars.

Chanel jacket thrown over a loose, featherweight tee.

Here's the whole look with belt and bag.

Simple beading, simple sheath, big impact.

This is a tough dress. It could look too precious. But slip into some sexy heels and you can make it work.

Carla Bruni Sarkozy again, lovely.

Quintessential flapper dress. This is why the 20's continues to inspire. It's luxury (silks, beading, feathers) + comfort (loose) + sexy (short hemlines).

I have a fantasy about taking the little guy on a Parisian holiday, eating, running through the gardens at Versailles, climbing the Effiel Tower, but honestly?  He’d tear the place apart.  But I can watch movies until he gets old enough.

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Oscars Red Carpet 2012

26 Sunday Feb 2012

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Alexander McQueen, Elie Saab, Emma Stone, Gary Oldman, Giambattista Valli, Giuliana Rancic, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Chastain, Milla Jovovich, Red Carpet 2012 Academy Awards, Tony Ward, Zuhair Murad

It’s so funny living in LA.  We’d start watching the arrivals at 1:30 in the afternoon.  Work comes to standstill when it used to be held on a weekday.  It doesn’t even matter if your office has nothing to do with the movie business.  We are all happy voyeurs.

Just added the designers to my favorite looks.

Gorgeous Art Deco inspired gown. Giuliana Rancic in Tony Ward.

Milla just kills it. That's a model for you. Elie Saab Couture. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen. The hair and makeup are perfection. I wasn't sure about the black and gold, but the more I see it, especially watching it live, the more I love it. She's a pre-raphaelite goddess. GETTY IMAGES.

All I can say is, "Wow." Even if you're not a Jennifer Lopez fan, you have to admit she looks beyond gorgeous. Zuhair Murad gown.

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli Couture. Beautiful color. I love the high neck with large bow. Very YSL. Jason Merritt/Getty Images.

Gary Oldman (my pick, I hope he wins!) and his stunning wife Alexandra in Roberto Cavalli. Who knew graphite could look so deadly gorgeous? And don't you love his polka dot pocket square in his Paul Smith tux? Jason Merritt/Getty Images.

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NYC Fall 2012

17 Friday Feb 2012

Posted by Angie in Contemporary/Present Day, Runway Inspiration, Women

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Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Victoria Beckham

The end of an EPIC week in NYC.  Linsanity!!!  Don’t you love it???  Who would’ve thunk a Asian-American Harvard grad schooling Kobe… On the basketball court?  I can’t speak for all Asian-Americans but it’s almost like a cathartic release from a lifetime of belittling and being dismissed.

Oh, and NY fashion week just ended.

Love the winter white and geometric layers. Proenza Schouler. Photo: Monica Feudi / Feudiguaineri.com.

I love her take on Mod. Texture + metallics make it fresh. Victoria, Victoria Beckham. Photo: Courtesy of Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

A subtle graphic print. Photo: Courtesy of Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Subdued but contrasty colors. Photo: Courtesy of Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Sporty winter whites, Lacoste-style. I was a huge Lacoste fan when Christopher Lemaire was head designer. All the good stuff was never sold here, sigh. It was just so French and sporty. Loved it. But the new guy, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, is turning out fine stuff too. Are these tights a must-have, or what? Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com.

Apres-ski with slouchy boots. I'm taking notes for my shopping list. Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com.

I love the loose, clean crewneck top. Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com.

Marc Jacobs never disappoints. Yes, this is high fashion, and it's a little out there for going to a movie, but look at the great layering for inspiration. High-collared, almost Victorian collar, with a jumper on top, and capri pants on bottom. Topped off with a fantastically embellished wool coat and statement hat. Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com.

A scarf becomes a caplet of sorts with a brooch or if you can find a ginormous safety pin like this one. Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com.

Speaking of caplets, one worn over a coat. Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com.

I don't know why I like this super-stuffed scarf look. Maybe it's because I'm from Alaska? Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com.

So, we go from HUGE fuzzy raver hats to this. Super clean n' chic. Marc by Marc Jacobs. Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com.

I love the demure printed dress with doc marten like boots. Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com.

In a sea of coats, I think this was one of the best. You could almost picture Joan Crawford wearing it (with a turban.) Rodarte. Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com.

I took issue with Lagerfeld's detatchable collars, but I like these. They're more like jewelry. Rodarte. Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com.

I love the ladylike lace with this geometric print. Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com.

Another nice detatchable collar. Photo: Monica Feudi / feudiguaineri.com.

Of course there were scores of shows (I can’t click through all of them my dears, I have a small child to feed), but these are a few things that I think translate well to spicing up everyday life.

Try it now, why wait for next winter?  The retail calendar is stupid.  You should be able to buy it when you see it.  Not a year from now.  Can’t we bring production + delivery into the 21st century?

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Black Swan

07 Tuesday Feb 2012

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Amy Westcott, Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky, Rodarte

First let me say… Was the Superbowl great or what?  I’m just glad it wasn’t a blowout.  Last week, I heard the sports books in Vegas had the Patriots by 3, but that lots of Giants fans placed future bets at 3 1/2 Giants, and if the Giants won by that, Vegas would be in deep sh*t.  So of course, I took that 3 1/2 Giants bet against the husband, and got to gloat and do a little dance when Brady’s Hail Mary was denied.  He was asleep during their last match up, woke up right after Tyree made that historic and unbelievable catch.  Probably because I was yelling at the TV.  I was pulling for the Giants then, too.  But man, a sniper like shot from Manning between two defenders to Manningham, who kept his feet in and held onto the rock, all in a millisecond.  Aaaah… That’s the stuff…

But enough about football, let’s talk tutus!

There was some back-and-forth between the Costume Designer Amy Westcott and the Rodarte girls, Kate and Laura Mulleavy.  Westcott was put-off by the Mulleavys complaining that they were not eligible for nomination, even though they only designed seven ballet tutus for the film, Westcott the rest of the costumes.  Neither received an Academy Award nomination for their work but the Mulleavys parlayed their experience in “Black Swan” into upcoming projects such as costume design for LA Opera’s Don Giovanni.

I just watched it, and I must say, watching something outside of the award season hype is very sobering.  Or maybe the experience of watching it on my computer and not in a darkened theater made it less award-worthy?  In any case, what was the big deal about this film?  The racy girl-on-girl scene?  Really?  In this day and age porn is ubiquitous.  So what?  The fact that it’s two famous chicks getting it on?  Again, in sex tape land, who cares?

I’m not saying it’s bad.  It’s a psychological drama, not some kinky horror film that it was hyped to be.  I thought it was OK.  The black swan/white swan is your classic duality in nature.  We all have darkness and light.  The ballet world is catty and competitive.  What industry is not?  Is she losing her mind?  Maybe.  So again, I thought it was OK, well made for sure, but not really fresh.

But Westcott’s costumes are a study in elegant casual dressing. Lots of featherweight knits, layered over bodysuits and leggings.

Featherweight shrug. I want it!

I love the back.

The soft pastels really add to the look.

Beautiful evening gown.

The back.

This featherweight turtleneck is great. You can wear a colorful cami under it to spice it up.

There are lots of tracking shots behind her. I like how this is framed. She's always in light or white colors. The others in black or dark.

Great layering.

I like this look because it's both delicate and athletic. And that's what dancers are, essentially.

Another great shrug and bodysuit combo. Look at that great yarn detail on the bust, and the rope-like effect of the yarn on the straps and edge trim. This looks like it's from a Rodarte collection. But who knows?

The back. Love it!

A Rodarte bodice and tutu for the white swan. 13 layers of tulle jutting straight out. All hand sewn.

A Rodarte tutu for the black swan.

A better view.

Very gothic.

The makeup on her hands is a small but strong detail.

Nina finally letting go and becoming the black swan. I love the black dripping down her tights.

Her full transformation.

Better shot of the white swan bodice. Can I say it's really not fair that Natalie looks better with no makeup on?

Lots of textures.

Given all the press for the tutus, Aronofsky shot a lot of close-ups of Natalie. You barely get a full view of the tutus.

Nina finishes the performance of her life.

You know a film has influenced you when you want to go out and buy the look.  I will be on the hunt for featherweight shrugs.  I don’t care that this is from last year.  It looks comfy and feminine.

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Karl Lagerfeld for Net-A-Porter

02 Monday Jan 2012

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Karl Lagerfeld, Net-a-Porter

I loves me some Karl Lagerfeld. His “The Day Before,” for Fendi on Sundance, is THE best.  When his head seamstress at Fendi breathlessly recounts her first meeting with him and says, “I am his disciple.”  So am I, I said aloud, mesmerized by his Karlness.

He designs for Chanel and Fendi, two of the most luxurious labels, plus his own line.  That’s how many collection each year, for each line?  Everything he does is at such a high level, and to do that for three brands boggles the mind.

So, I am a little puzzled by the first looks released by Net-A-Porter for his “lower” priced line for them, debuting Jan. 25.  This is NOT a blog that snipes or bashes people.  But I can question and maybe disagree, can’t I?

These proportions throw me. Baggy 3/4 sleeve top (baseball style?) with short pleated skirt? Volume + volume? Those two items look a little too frumpy for detachable collar and leather fingerless gloves. Like an S & M-y cheerleader?

Sharkskin double-breast jacket with houndstooth printed pants that unzip? Is it the styling that's throwing me? It's WAY too much.

There are more, but I’m not going to beat a dead horse.  I’ll just say more detachable collars and fingerless gloves.  I know it’s a play on how Karl dresses himself, but I think it could’ve been… How should I say it?  A little more exquisite, a little less “Project Runway.”

Like I said, I loves me some Karl, so I’m a bit deflated that this isn’t rockin’ my world.  I’m not going to say the Kaiser has no clothes.  He does.  I just won’t be buying them.  And if you disagree with me, by all means pounce on http://www.net-a-porter.com on Jan. 25th.

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