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Yes ladies and gents, I too am big in the land of Lederhosen and motorways with no speed limit, as on Thursday I was the top story on Modepilot – Germany’s top Fashion blog. Now my German’s not brilliant (B at GCSE, really should have been an A, but I digress….), but I do know that the lovely Kathrin Bierling has said that I’m her New Favourite Blog! It’s all thanks to the massively talented and utterly fabulous Stefan Lindemann – Fashion Editor of German InStyle, and ex-Shopping Editor (a title I’d like die for) at Grazia (UK). Stefan was my first ever Fashion mentor, and taught me everything I know about Chanel and Dim Sum (i.e. Chanel has to be earned, and it’s almost impossible to eat Dim Sum if you keep Kosher). So, in honour of Stefan, Kathrin, and my legions of German fans here’s my top 5 German Fashion/ Style icons….
5. Hugo Boss - So, their involvement in the manufacture of Black uniforms for the Third Reich isn’t exactly ideal, but who hasn’t at some point (most probably in their teens, and as part of a Boots gift set) owned a Hugo Boss fragrance? On that basis alone I feel the mega-brand deserves 5th place in my German hall of fame.
4. Jil Sander – It’s not something that comes particularly naturally to me (ok – so I find it almost impossible –blame it on the big boobs), but Jil Sander is undoubtedly the Queen of Minimalism. If what you’re looking for is a brilliantly cut piece with like no bling and shit, then Jil’s ya lady.
3. When it comes to style icons very few people would argue that Marlene Dietrich is up there. Way way ahead of the game Marlene was doing the whole androgynous thing before anyone knew what it was, and famously said, "I dress for myself. Not for the image, not for the public, not for the fashion, not for men” – my kinda lady!
2. Diane Kruger – I mean, does she ever look bad?! I just have such a monumental style crush on her it’s not even funny. Kruger has a body to die for (she’s an ex-model, so fairs fair), and a wardrobe I’d kill for. In my eyes she always manages to walk the fine line between on-trend and fashion slave, and it always looks so god darn effortless. God – if I didn’t love her so much I’d hate her!
1. Storming in at 1st place is the one and only Karl Lagerfeld - in my opinion the best thing to come out of Germany since the Black Forest Gateau (and I can tell you that takes some beating). Captain of the good ship Chanel isn’t something that’s just given away, and I think if the fashion world is united in one thing (other than it’s love of stick-thin models and fur) then it’s that Lagerfeld is worthy of the crown. I’d always been a fan, but it was only after I saw that documentary film Lagerfeld Confidential (if you haven’t seen it yet – go do so) that the obsession began and I really came to realise and admire his genius. Even If Germany never again produces a Fashion designer the German fashion fraternity can forever rest smug in the knowledge that they gave the world Karl.
On the Street....Thea, New York
Isn't it so refreshing to see a sixteen year-old dressed like this? I didn't immediately know if I wanted to take this shot. While I was deciding I thought about my own daughters and realized it would be nice for them to see a young lady ,that is obviously very cool, dressed like this instead of the constant media parade of Britneys and Lindsays. This is the anti-"Jersey Shore" (I mean the show not the actual place)
Top Fashion | Fashion Dress
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Fashion dress costumes and beautiful young girls love the trendy styles to choose up game. Games for children on the different categories of games coming out for their favorite girls online and finally compared. Most of the other during the game online with Flash technology, you need to download some of those too. You can also add in some form of application, Facebook and MySpace can find these games on social networking sites like fashion. Involved range from the basic characters and scenarios from these games. become your daughter if you fashion, love seeks: a designer's day, this game will be a great learning experience.
I enjoy the game of fashion and dress designer clothing authentic models and the reality as related accessories. Particularly well known in the fashion, and popular designer label quantity consumed generations. You can also plan your own virtual fashion show, fashion is a game show to determine your sense of style critics. Because it attempts, including, in various styles, elegant, classic, trendy and glamorous, more formal.
The older girls are for some other young girl was, is fashion dress family game made more open and friendly. In addition, small game and has a princess dress for the game that you can open and responsive to their favorite cartoon characters. Play with your child the parents must be the only precaution they age, adware, virus check to ensure that a free game right. When you really are in fashionistas these games, except that it is faulty, all the time, and more play. It may seem teaching experience, girls can sit at some point be part of a major fashion house dressing a virtual model of the computer-model of the current clothing design.
On the Street....Fabrizio, Milan
Fabrizio is one of the few men I know that can pull-off a club collar shirt. On him it looks so normal. I also love the military tie-tuck, that's something we just don't see enough of these days
On the Street....Francesco Clemente, Bond Street, New York City
This was the first time, in a long time, I was really nervous to ask someone for their photo. I have always loved Francesco Clemente's work and his personal style (notice the frayed sleeve of his well-worn linen jacket). For me, he is a real icon of the New York art scene.
Here is a link to a great interview he did with Charlie Rose. I love what he says about "boredom" and "waiting" playing a huge role in the creation of art. As a street photographer I understand exactly what he's talking about.
Can I Have My Gourmet Magazine Back?
Ok, this was funny for a while, but the joke is over. I want my Gourmet magazine back!Come on Conde Nast, don't you think you overreacted pulling the plug on Gourmet so quickly? Not only was it my favorite food magazine, but it was also my favorite travel magazine. I not only wanted to eat the food but I also wanted to go to that place and meet those people.
To make matters worse the archives of Gourmet are either so buried in the Epicurious website or they are gone completely. The only element that is still easy to find are the recipes. If that's all they thought was worth holding onto then they didn't realize what they had in the first place.
How about this Conde Nast: if Gourmet was pulled as a reaction to the economic crisis then can we set a Dow number that will mark the immediate and simultaneous re-introduction of Gourmet? Let's say at 11,000 we go quarterly and at 13,000 we are a monthly again!!
All kidding aside....I'm serious....bring back my magazine.
This Collar Brings Back Memories, Florence
This type of shirt collar reminds me of my first Armani way back when I was in high school around 1985ish.It had the same type of snap collar detail, but mine was in a beautiful grey/white/red stripe. I asked my Mom to buy it for me for Christmas from LS Ayres (luckily it was on sale), and after a month of begging it was under the tree on Christmas Day.
I loved that shirt SO much that I didn't dare unwrap it from the orignal packaging until around March! It took a while after that before i could actually start wearing it. Just between you and me, I think I still have that same shirt in storage back at my Mom's place.
It's great to have such fond memories of a first "designer" piece of clothing. They say "clothes don't make the man/woman" but that passion I had (and still have) certainly shaped the course of my future.
Pitti Uomo Recap....Bold Solids
At this recent Pitti Uomo I surprised to see so many shirts in bold solid colors. As you can see in these two examples, it can be done very well when toned down with a navy suit.
The choice of color is extremely important. Because of the shirt's boldness, if you make the wrong choice, everyone will notice. To be honest, I can't really imagine a loud purple shirt looking good on anyone.
Along those same lines, I think it would also be a mistake to try and match a boldly colored shirt with an equally bold patterned suit. We'll see how this emerging trend plays out, but let's watch this with a very cautious eye.
The Perfection of a Simple White Blouse, Milano
It's been great this summer to see all these cool young ladies embracing the understated sophistication of a well-designed blouse. Whether new or vintage, cotton or silk, solid or patterned, the blouse has been severely under appreciated the last few years.
On the Street....Old World Retail, Florence
When I walked by this shop in the blazing, late-afternoon sun of Florence, I thought "why does this seem so romantic to me?" I realized that it looks so different to my eyes because, as Americans, we would never see a retailer cover up the merchandise. We would put some ugly orange gel in the window before we ever covered up the product.
I know it is such a cliche, but it is refreshing to see some things still done the old fashion way, even though I'm sure this place isn't air conditioned, which is not refreshing at all.
On the Street....Biffi, Milano
When I was in Milan last time I made my usual trek/pilgrimage to Al Bazar. On the way I stopped into Biffi, a great old pasticceria, for a very cold sparkling water. While I was there I was struck by just how professional the gentleman behind the bar looked in his perfectly tailored uniform. Actually, the afternoon that I shot this image was the same day that I posted the young lady in Florence wearing a cleaning uniform. Maybe I had uniforms-on-the-brain that day.
If you compare the two images, I think both are great expressions of self.
I think that the young lady is expressing her self-image at the expense of her uniform: an "I'm more than this job" kind of expression. This gentleman, by contrast, seems to take great pride and respect in the profession he has chosen and expresses that pride in the exactitude of his uniform.
To me, this is also a great example of the difference between fashion and style.
This guy has STYLE. He has mastered the "refinement of detail."
He stood out dramatically from all the other bartenders, even though they were all dressed exactly the same, simply because he understood the implied dignity of the uniform. I mean, wouldn't you be surprised if this guy did a sloppy job on your cocktail? His style tells you "Trust me, I take my performance personally."
I would love to see a return of pride in wearing a uniform, not only from the people wearing the uniforms, but also from the companies providing the uniforms.
Many years ago my Mom use to work for American Airlines. They flew her from Chicago to New York just to have her uniform fitted. Who does that these days? Hardly anyone and our culture is poorer for that.
Top Fashion | From Fashion Disaster to Slick, Chic and Glamorous
Whoever said “You can’t change a man” clearly didn’t have these stylish sistas in mind. The likes of Ashton, David and Will were fashion-disaster zones before, but enter Demi, Victoria and Jada and suddenly, the world is their catwalk!
Dude, Where’s My Stylist? Circa 2001 BD (Before Demi), goofball Ashton Kutcher had a penchant for greasy locks and ill-fitting suits.
Enter Demi Moore and suddenly Ashton is slick, chic and surely one half of one of the most stylish couples in Celebdom. Demi, I salute you!
The Mystery of the V-Neck Tee, Milano
Why is it that some guys look so cool in a V-neck tee, such as Milan V. in this photo, and some guys look like total sleazeballs? Usually a good chest helps to fill out a tee, but with a V-neck I think a well defined collarbone is a huge help. This is similar to the idea of never wearing a tank-top unless you have well defined shoulders.
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