Trend Alert: MOD ABOUT YOU

Factory Girl is one of my favourite movies of all time- I absolutely love the mod look and I am so happy it’s popping up throughout the Spring 2013 trends. There is a dramatic feel to the 60s era and it’s fun to play it up. Here, I compare 5 of today's trends with Andy Warhol’s factory, as well as his infamous muse, Edie Sedgewick.

1.     Make-up

Edie Sedgewick was all about the exaggerated eyebrows and eyes, as well as ultra-nude lips. 

Model, Cara Delevigne, has bold eyebrows and eyes that really stand out against her pale, flawless face at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 runway show.

Another way to play on the trend is to create exaggerated eyes and bottom eyelashes in an electric hue- just like the model on the right at Moncler Gamme Rouge Spring 2013 runway.

2.     Stripes

Here, Edie is wearing a black and white striped shirt and if there is anything you should buy for this Spring, it is a striped item in contrasting colours.

 This is a similar top to Edie's and it's Marc by Marc Jacobs.

  

     The MSGM striped and voluminous pants are great if you’re more of a risk-taker.

      If you’re on the safe side, the Alice + Olivia Lucite box clutch is perfect for a night out. 

3.     Silver Chrome

The silver chrome colour is everywhere this upcoming Spring. It reminds me of Andy Warhol’s factory and the silver balloons in the movie, Factory Girl.

The Ela editor’s pouch is an affordable way to hop on this trend.

Just recently, blogger Danielle Berstein of We Wore What posted a picture of her chrome nails. I cannot wait to try this on my nails!

4.     Geometric shapes

Edie is pictured wearing geometric shapes- the ultimate mod look.

 Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2013 runway looks were all about geometric play in different colours.

For a more understated look, the Manolo Blahnik black and white checkered heel is a great option. 

5.     Statement earrings

A fun way to accessorize with the mod trend is to purchase statement earrings. They especially stand out against the 60s bob and Edie’s short, androgynous hair cut. 

The white Dannijo are sure to make a statement, as well as the gold Eddie Borgo Edie earrings below.

 

- Carolyn Beaudry

BAGGIN' BITCHES!

BAGS + BITCHES = BAGGIN' BITCHES!


WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?

Just because you have a designer bag doesn't make you a bagging' bitch; It's whats inside that counts... almost like the human soul. A bagging' bitch is someone who rocks their handbag from the inside-out. It's not the style of bag that counts, it's how trendy the objects inside of it are. Some seem to think the apocalypse may happen at any given moment, so they carry their entire life's needs with them, and others, travel light. We can tell a lot about a personality through the random findings inside people's handbags:


"That's expensive!" 
"Hoarding, much?!"
"Designer-overload?" 
"Rich bitch!"
"Pads vs Tampons."
"I want that.. No no, I need that!"
"Ummm... somebody is insecure."
"TOOTHBRUSH?! Did she even go home last night???"
"TMI. Too much information."
"You needs Jesus!"


I'm no psychologist, but what I can tell you is that each of us is designed with distinct personality traits which render the process of our every decision. Every thought, attraction or emotion leads to a choice. So, what I want from you is to tell me, who's 'soul' is the trendiest, baggin' bitch of them all? And which baggin' bitch are you most likely to befriend?

BAGGIN' BITCH #1

Angela Cole

BAGGIN' BITCH #2

Lauralee Talbot

BAGGIN' BITCH #3

Billy Vasilios

BAGGIN' BITCH #4

Nicole Grisell

BAGGIN' BITCH #5

Francesca Bata-Blyth

BAGGIN' BITCH #6

Lily Dai

BAGGIN' BITCH #7

Karolina Swietoniowska

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the baggin' bitch of them all?

Billy

xx

Louis Vuitton loses lawsuit over knock-off handbag seen in "Hangover" film

Louis Vuitton loses case against the "hangover II" having a knockoff of their bag which was on  air for 30 seconds. 'Louis Vuitton claimed it was harmed by the misrepresentation and the resulting confusion to customers.

Louis Vuitton sought financial damages and a halt to further trademark infringement."

Honestly I understand that knockoffs are devaluing your brand, but for a judge to overrule something that was shown for only a blink of an eye, I don't think consumers had time to even interpret the bag to even be a bag.

Nina Adusei

The Top Handle is Taking Over

It seems that the top handle purse has always been around, but this spring season it seems even more prevalent than ever. With brands like Yves St Laurent, Prada, Michael Kors, Max Mara and the always classic Louis Vuitton (all pictured below) showing their interpretation of the top handle. I personally prefer the top handle over an over the shoulder handbag because of the functionality, space, and utility and it seems that so do designers.

The term purse or handbag originally referred to a small bag for holding coins and have been around since the 14th century, but a lot has changed since the then. Handbags were originally made from leather, but today they can be made from all kinds of materials. This season leather,lace and calfskin are prominent, which means that handbags are finally making the leap from fashion to functional. For years we have seen handbags that are first of all tiny, and secondly unusable because of the materials used (primarily Chanel’s lambskin, the fabric is so soft that it can be easily stained and marked). But this year there seems to be a turn around and not just with handbags. Designers are proving the point that fashion, comfort, and functionality can go hand-in-hand. Which is how I think fashion should always be viewed. But I digress, the handbag has always been a very crucial part of any season and any outfit so whats your favorite type of handbag? Hobo, tote, shoulder, or this season top handle?

Arabella

Marc Jacobs Glues Models Feet

Posted By AehsanAli Momin Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:45:00 AM

So I don't know if you guys have heard but Marc Jacobs revealed he glues the shoes for runway onto the models feet. I don't even know what is going on in this world. I mean maybe it's a good idea because the shoes won't fall off.

Marc Jacobs who currently is the creative director for Louis Vuitton is looking to keep everything perfect for the show. He does not want the models falling on the runway. "At the Louis Vuitton SS12 show last autumn, the teetering heels models wore were stuck to the models feet with wig glue," reported the Sunday Times Style magazine. "It's just one of the backstage tricks that Marc Jacobs and his team use to ensure that everything is perfect on the day."

I asked some girl friends about this and they weren't too upset claiming that having designer shoes glued to their feet would be a dream come true or something like that. I think they are just crazy.

I do have some questions though how do they get the shoes off? Is the shoes complete garbage after? The models feet from what I have seen are already pretty savage after all the catwalks they have walked down. Does the glue help or make them worse?

But, concedes the Daily Mail, there cannot be a better excuse for models who want to walk off with a free pair of designer heels, than: "I'm sorry but I can't get them off my feet."

Thank goodness I do not have to worry about high heels, platforms or any other shoe with height. I prefer my flat shoes, but who knows maybe one-day men will be wearing high heels. I am dreading this thought and feel it will look very awkward.

To Marc Jacobs, you got where you are for a reason so I will stand behind your beliefs. All I ask is you stay away from my feet, but feel free to invite me to your show so I can view up close how the models are doing with shoes glued to their feet.

Lights, Camera, Jacobs!

By Keshia Griffiths

Everything’s coming up Marc! (Marc Jacobs that is) Who else could have Kate Moss close Paris Fashion Week on a white carousel runway, be rumoured to take over the reins at Dior, and transition into acting at the same time. Yes, it seems Marc Jacobs is a man of many colours, but which of them are true? According to Harper's Bazaar, Jacobs has denied any plans to leave Louis Vuitton for Dior, however, the acting bug has bit the design icon for real. He has been cast in the movie Disconnect, alongside Alexander Skarsgård (yum!) and Jason Bateman, taking on a role he claims is nothing like him in real life. More recently, Marc Jacobs appeared in the latest episode of South Park as Muscle Man Marc, one of Cartman’s beloved toys.

It has been reported by New York Magazine that Marc Jacobs will commemorate this event by making the character his next tattoo, as he feels this is the greatest honor he has ever received (being a South Park fan, I would have to agree.) To see Marc’s big screen debut we will have to wait until 2012.

I know what I’ll be wearing!

Marc Jacobs looks down to the streets...once again

By Raya Todorova

Marc Jacobs has been known to 'frequent the streets' and push big trends!

This time around he's making a big statement by joining forces with street giant New Era and revamp their signature 59FIFTY fitted cap.

Four different styles were released exclusively at Marc Jacobs stores on May 25th: a New York style, Paris and a Marc Jacobs signature logo in two different tones. The styles successfully rep the designer's own line in New York and his work as Creative Director of LV.

The hats retail at the very affordable price of $35 and are exclusive to Marc Jacobs' stores.

You can also check out the promo video, prepared exclusively for the campaign here.

Louis Vuitton Before The Future: Double Exposure

by Natalie S. Kushnir

It’s been announced, the first to pose for Louis Vuitton's new Double Exposure campaign is Sam Taylor Wood.

What is the Double Exposure campaign, you may ask...well its a extremely slow process of photographing but captures an essence we’re unable to with todays instant technology. Lauren Milligan of VOGUE tells us “The new imagery project reveals the two sides of a subject's life, photographed using the mercurial collodion process - which requires the sitter to hold a pose for 12 seconds - and filmed with their most personal belongings.”

So why does Sam Taylor Wood get the opportunity to be the first face of the Double Exposure campaign? Well for this process, it is definitely easier to work with someone who has patience.

"I like the difference between this and how speedy everything is today, including the way we take pictures. It's a beautifully slow, arduous and a painstaking process, and I like that," Taylor Wood said of the 19th Century photographic process.

To see a behind the scenes video courtesy of VOUGE TV click here.

The ad campaign was styled by Bay Garnett and photographed by Tom Craig. To see the exclusive pics of the oh-so-old photography process and the special revealing event tonight, check out www.vogue.co.uk tomorrow!

The First Asian Face of Louis Vuitton

by Joseph Fabian

Everywhere you go in downtown Toronto, you will see Asians carrying a Louis bag, in various styles, colours and shapes. They are known for of having a luxury handbag with them, it does not matter what their age is, they will starve themselves just to save up for a bag. But its not just a bag for them it is a status symbol.

I am surprised that Godfrey Gao, a Canadian born Taiwanese TV star, will be a new spokesperson of the famous Louis Vuitton luxury brand. He is posing for their spring/summer 2011 campaign wearing the newest messenger bags called Elvis from the Damier Graphite collection. Gao is the first Asian male supermodel that been given this prestigious opportunity. Say what you want, but I see it as a great marketing strategy for the booming Chinese market and its company's new vision of Global Diversity. With recent reports suggesting that Asian men spend more on designer’s goods, compared to their female counterparts. The casting of Gao is a welcome, but not surprising, change.

As China’s future is in good shape that is why the fashion industry is keeping eyes on it. The world leader in luxury, LVMH, the parent company of LV, is enjoying an enormous profit gain because of a growth in the Asian markets.

This is just the beginning. It is certain that more Asian models will be featured in an advertising campaign in the near future.