Predestination

Salvador Dalí The Enigma of Wilhelm Tell, 1933

A perfect sunday. A day of impressions. A closer look at one certain piece of art. It made me realize: Buying sandals in winter is not more surreal than the work of Salvador Dalí.
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Inventory

The men's handbag. An item to be revived against all criticism. I don't need a weekender just to carry around Moleskine notebook, pen and tanga briefs. Am I right?
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Via Rene Schaller, Jak & Jil

Meander

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2010

It's mine. It's tacky. It has snakes on it. It's definitely borderline. Yes, it's actually kitsch. But it's Raf. And it's mine. Mine. Mine! How nice it feels, this fulfilled shopping enthusiasm.
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Carving Board

Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2011

A reinforced laminate waistcoat. An example of artisanal craftsmanship. Clear evidence and perfect proof for the MMM ethos: redefinition of materials and calculated misappropriation.
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Dispartment

Wooyoungmi Spring/Summer 2011

First and foremost: the glasses are divine. A remarkable collection aiming for the modern humanist and poet. The adequate wardrobe for a man who is dedicated to scientific research and the critical discourse.
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Image credits Catwalking

Subtle Touch

Josef Lazo Graduate collection

High-buttoned and highly seductive. A collection that succeeds in uniting rivalling contradictions. Sheer trousers that provoke a breeze of sensuality. Strict suits and leather waistcoats that quote elemtents of menswear. The white shirt serving as pure base and projection screen for multiple layers of meaning. In this case, silence best communicates the speakers message and intention.
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Identical Iterations

Louise Goldin Fall/Winter 2010

The militaristic uniform principle consequently pursued. Thriving on variations of form and structure. Heart-stoppingly protective yet irritating, creating optical illusions and flat 3D shapes by the use of a forceful quilting technique.
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Image credits Vogue.co.uk, Catwalking

Sincerity

Deep and moving. Shocking and breathtaking. Alexander McQueen 1969-2010.
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Was 379

Waistcoat Maison Martin Margiela

Finding a MMM piece that is actually 88% off makes Horst happy.
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Image credits Oki-ni

Assemblage

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2009.

Plastic foil, white cans and traces of red lipstick. I just coincidentally discoverd these incredible details, re-using trash as head pieces. Other 'hats' include car rims and bubble wrap.
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2008

Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2008

Stefano Pilati's severe vision of feminity. Translated via sheerness, volume and masculine references. Subtly, almost inwardly referring to the decade's dichotomy of gender definitions.
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Image credits Style.com

Onblur

Natascha Stolle Fall/Winter 2009

These tights. Wads of smoke ascending from the ground. Enlacing the leg, seducing the eye, conquering the heart.
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Fray

Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2010

The nearly embarrassing fact that I am looking at the collection in endless repetition leads to the inevitable conclusion that it was just breathtakingly amazing. Therefore, some more details to venerate the broken delicateness.
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Image credits Style.com

Faded Shades

Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2010

Best hair on a New York runway presentation goes to Anastasija Kondratjeva for Proenza Schouler. Unfortunately, this look only works in a high-fashion context. Otherwise it's an enormous task to pull it off. Who will do me the favour?
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Image credits Style.com

Spectacular

Sunglasses Asger Juel Larsen

One beautiful detail of the previously shown collection are these glasses. A clear round frame, classic shape, perfect size. Plus: folded lenses. It seemed impossible to me to find the right type of sunglasses, but this battle is finally over. Victory!
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Inside View II

Brigitte reigns my record collection.


Vitra vs. Zoo Magazine


My beloved porcelain kittens.

Nice to have you here again.
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Inside View I

My He-Man collection.


Lockers and pallet table.


White magazines in white shelves.

I promised and here it is: Welcome to my home.
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