Derezzed

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011

Unexpectedly it finally happened: I like Chanel. The luxurious, overboard, baroque, all-over embellished and jewelized. The twin-set becomes a trinket. Ich habe es nicht erwartet.
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Image credits Style.com, Stylerumor.com

Distinguishable Replicants

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011

I truly loved this collection. And it is overdue to express my appreciation for Lucas Ossendrijver and his achievements for Lanvin Homme. Like no other he pictures the merciless and naïvely charming blade runner dandy. Marked by raw edges and rivalling textures.
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Image credits Catwalking

Presentiment

Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 1999

When concepts of identity merge. Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent. How vividly these looks predetermined the later Dior Homme future. How interesting to see an aesthetic evolve that is bound to a name, to a luxury label. When will he return?
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New Decadence

Photos Stefan Heinrichs
Styling Ingo Nahrwold
Model Keno Weidner
Magazine Hero

For the third and yet most striking issue of Hero Magazine, ornamental Versace silk shirts clash with sports equipment and softdrink refreshment accessories. There is something very stimulative about this head to toe look.
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Female Indulgence

A fine luxurious selection of memorable campaigns featuring mysterious, vulnerable and androgynous female protagonists.
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Ennui

Sunday boredom leads me to luxury window shopping. This time I didn't even recognize what was displayed in the windows. All that caught my attention was the logotype. Here in random repetition.
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Tropical

Jacket Vintage
T-Shirt MTWTFSS
Jeans Acne
Shoes Vintage
Bag Mulberry

Back from London, welcome to the heat. 31° at 10:30 AM. A white t-shirt and light summer jacket are just perfect. Plus: My new bag, literally purchased while boarding, one minute before the gate was closing.
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Triangle Topmodels

Versace Advertisement March 1991
Models Christy Turlington, Helena Christensen, Linda Evangelista
Photographer Herb Ritts

This is the 90s bling thing. Thanks Josi.
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A Discourse: The 90s Woman Pt.IV

Advertisment Valentino 1995
Photographer Herb Ritts
Magazine American Elle, Italian Vogue

The 90s woman enjoys life. May it be an expensive designer dress or a nice little three-way. Yes it's decadent. But why should she neglect an opportunity?
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