Forbidden Love III

Isn't it nice to have obsessions? Some unfulfilled fantasies. Things that shouldn't be but manifest themselves irreparably. Just like a tribal tattoo on tanned skin.
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Gravure

1. Marios Schwab Spring/Summer 2011
2. Antonio Miro Fall/Winter 2005
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2002

I've always fancied a sheer, tattoo-printed shirt. Most notably due to my restless obsession for tribal. In that sense, I appreciate Marios Schwab's latest homage to biker chic. Don't stop believin'.
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Clearing

Prada Spring/Summer 2009

Everyone who feels harassed by my penetration of transparent coats of any kind is allowed to scream out loud. Now. But I had to do this. For Jasper. And for myself. And for Miuccia.
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A Short History Of The Plastic Raincoat In Popular Culture II

1. Abbey Lee Kershaw, i-D Spring 2010
2. Patrik Ervell Fall/Winter 2010
3. Richard Nicoll Fall/Winter 2009 & Comme Comme Spring/Summer 2011
5. American Psycho, 2000
6. Lady Gaga, Vanity Fair 2010
7. Scarlet Street (1945), Follow Me Quietly (1949), Miss Sadie Thompson (1953)
8. Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2003 & Spring/Summer 2005

Don't ask me why but I am still researching, archiving and assembling reference images picturing the use of clear plastic in fashion. One might call it obsession, I'd like to see it more as a tribute to an underexposed brilliancy.
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P.S.: The original plastic raincoat from Blade Runner sold for $1,600.00 on ebay.

Image credits Catwalking, Jak & Jil, Style.com

Offence As Defence

Photos Steven Meisel

The final post to conclude my military trilogy: Make Love Not War. And what else do we need: camouflage, half-nakedness, tribal tattoos. I'll try to abandon my obsession pretty soon, promised.
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Brief Notice

Artworks Kurt Kauper

Underneath the superficial surface I currently share one detail with Cary Grant. Pale and untouched skin. Below the waistline. The result of patience and constancy. I am at the beach now.
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Schuhwerk

Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010

Just a short side note that I would highly appreciate the future possession of these boots.
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Forbidden Love

Photos Sadegh Tirafkan, tumblr

My learning after being at a temple of fitness this morning, and I know it is unexcusable: I feel attracted to the utmost evil invention of the 90s - the tribal tattoo! Who's gonna put me back onto the right path?
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Transection

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2010

Just a little reminder for myself that I do love bustier tops on men. I want to see it. I want more of it. And beyond any scepticism, it does work, effortlessly worn with a classic jacket.
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Image credits Catwalking

Omission

Top International Male 1991
Bottom Jason Fedele

1991. 19 years have passed. Now Horst is old. Technology hasn't been developed enough to preserve his 19 years old body. Now he cannot impress his readers with an appearance in yellow briefs and mesh vest. Truly sad.
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Faun

Images Unknown, Pál Szinyei Merse, John Galliano Fall/Winter 2009

Time for a new obsession. There is nothing more attractive than a topless guy with furry legs and horns. Call me weird, call me a pervert. It's our mythological heritage.
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Weakness

Jean//phillip Spring/Summer 2010

I want black cycling shorts.
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Image credits Sacha Maric

A Slap In The Face

Photos Steven Klein
Magazine W

I have to admit I fancy Tom Ford.
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Pomposity

Photo Hedi Slimane

The next thing I want is a gem sweater.
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Cuteness Factor

Photos Ben Toms

I am officially obsessed. Everywhere I go I see leopard prints. Everything that strikes my mind is animalistic. If there is no sign of recovery soon, I will have to rename this blog into Kitten & Horst.
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Kitten Love XIV

Photos Stewart Shining, Katja Mayer

Relaxing with a super cute kitten next to you. Or a tiger. A lovely imagination. If you also dream about falling in Kitten Love, here's your paradise.
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