Thursday Snack...Versace Mens S/S 2010 [POLL]

There's nothing worse than looking at a male model who looks like he just turned legal and was finally let out into the sun for the first time...am I right?

Perusing the mens' fashion for this new season, Versace had some of the hottest male models on the runway. Most actually looked like they were over 17, most looked 'straight' and most had nice bodies.  

And, PS...These guys aren't chauffeured to Fashion Week by their mamas; they take the Metro. 

   

 

 

  click images to enlarge...

For more Versace Mens S/S 2020, go here

All photos...Marcio Madeira

.

Pretty Things Fashion Inspiration... Creatures of the Wind

Creatures of the Wind

Creatures of the Wind is a Chicago-based collection designed by Chris Peters and Shane Gabier. A small, yet focused line with minimalist discourse and infinite variations on a given theme. Some images from their much-anticipated Spring 2010 collection have been released and are making us crave more, more, more!

"Spring is about the transition between being a young girl and a woman," explains Shane Gabier. " And the awkwardness that ensues in the desire to feel older."

The result of that offbeat premise results in a little bit crazy, a little bit cool...with large floral head wraps adding a bit of idyllic whimsy atop minimalist outfits in super soft and yummy pastel shades. Check out the all-white pant suit with a Mandarin-collared shirt and floral vest or the delicate dress in palest pink. Oh, and the shimmery top with a gigantic bow is absolutely delightful.

But, seriously...Floral headscarves? Definitely a little bit crazy...and we're not sure we'll be buying those just yet, but we do like their quirky charm.
What do you think?

Are You Following Us??

Are you following us on SHOP PRETTY THINGS yet?

It's time to clean house and you are all invited to the shopping party! We're just getting started, but we'll be listing new things on a regular basis, so check back often!


Go HERE to follow us and shop...

Pretty Things...Madonna for Louis Vuitton

Apparently a new image from the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2009-10 campaign has been leaked online...and we LOVE it!

Although not yet confirmed as part of the new campaign, this image featuring Madonna wearing a pair of the sweet bunny ears she rocked at last month's MET Gala, is said to be one of several taken by photographer Steven Meisel for the company's newest advertisements.

These images have a different vibe from their previous Spring campaign, with soft, colourful photographs that have been digitally enhanced with colorizing effects and photoshopped to perfection!

New images will be released for the upcoming August 2009 fashion magazines worldwide...on newsstands next month.

Pretty Things Fashion Inspiration... Katy Rodriguez

When I came across Katy's images recently, I felt a vague familiarity like I knew her...and I discovered that our paths did indeed cross in the past.

As many of you know, I used to live in New York City. When I lived there, not only did I design and model clothing, I also shopped for it like a maniac. I had an entire room of my 4 bedroom Hell's Kitchen apartment devoted entirely to clothing, shoes and accessories...a lot of which still had tags on it many years later when I cleaned house in order to make my move to Los Angeles. {I'm not the only one who does this, right?} *sigh*

Anyway, TMALSS...I realised that I used to shop in the East Village vintage store that Katy Rodriguez co-owned called "Resurrection". I looooved that store!

Now, Katy also resides in California and designs her own line, drawing inspiration from "her insatiable love for history’s quirky fashion characters and sartorial worldliness".

For her SS 09 collection, Katy played with the complex relationship of the Spanish bourgeoisie and ancient Mexico. She mixes elements of tailoring and European refinement with the vibrancy of Mexican folk attire to create a wearable palette of fine Italian cottons, gorgeous laces, and printed silk. Her collection epitomizes the political heroine, a rule-breaking woman who espouses her cultural identity while simultaneously maintaining a fierce independence and strength. The collection is sophisticated, vibrant, and innately feminine.

I'm sure that you'll love her beautiful work as much as I do...now, who wants to go shopping?

photos courtesy...Katy Rodriguez

Pretty Things Fashion Inspiration... Sarah Seven

Sarah Seven

With a deep desire for the romance and simple decadence of the femininity from bygone eras, Portland designer Sarah Seven is able to create unique pieces that are vintage inspired yet modern.

Her collections feature yummy blossoming ruffles, delicate fabrics, and flowing layers in silk, wool, linens, cotton voile as well as recycled vintage fabrics.

Photos...Zachary Bascom

Pretty Things Fashion...Japan Fashion Week Wraps

Japan Fashion Week for Fall 2009 RTW wrapped this past weekend with designers not only giving us plenty of theatrics, but surprisingly wearable pieces as well.
Here, more of our favourites...

Hidenobu Yasui
{ right & below}

For fall/winter, designer Hidenobu Yasui kept his palette neutral and his shapes relatively straightforward, going heavy on button trim and textured knitwear. Key items included wide-legged pants, sleeveless dresses and a suit sporting double lapels.

Han Ahn Soon

Designer Ahn Soon Han went on a colorful romp for fall/winter, mixing textured fabrics like tweed, houndstooth and lace into flirty dresses and coats with ethnic accents like Eastern European-style embroidery.

Reem

Designer Reem Alasadi made the trek to Tokyo from her home city of London and brought plenty of her Portobello Road vintage sensibility with her. For her fall/winter collection-brimming with 1980's and Victorian references- she sent out a wild mix of tattered chiffon asymmetrical confections, a layered dress made of quilted material, sequined leggings and a fuchsia knit jumpsuit.

click to enlarge...

Mikio Sakabe

Designing duo Mikio Sakabe and Shueh Jen-Fang turned out feminine looks for fall/winter, including flouncy skirts in sweet springtime hues — some worn over jeans, a chic pair of quilted hot pants and carrot-shaped trousers with roomy pockets.

Dress Camp

Macedonian designer Marjan Pejoski, famed for creating Bjork's unforgettable swan dress, said opium divas, heiresses on the Orient Express and Fritz Lang's seminal film "Metropolis" inspired his fall/winter lineup for Dress Camp featuring body-hugging dresses, chain mail tops, patchwork velvet jackets and plenty of gold and floral accents. "I just wanted to keep it quite coherent and quite strong."

click to enlarge...

Somarta

Designer Tamae Hirokawa was inspired by Japanese armor this season and produced a collection of sharp coats — some with embroidered layers of fabric — as well as knit dresses and a series of coats and gowns featuring delicate origami pleats.

click to enlarge...

Gut's Dynamite Cabarets

Designers Cabaret Aki and Jackal Kuzu offered up androgynous looks complete with edgy leather jackets and quirky prints featuring guitars, butterflies and Hello Kitty. Meow.click to enlarge...

Photos...Yuko Isobe

source: WWD

Pretty Things Fashion...Designer Motonari Ono

Japan Fashion Week moves along with designer Motonari Ono, who showed a romantic collection of delicate dresses, tailored jackets and poet's blouses. Lace trim and ruffles adorned much of the collection, giving it a slightly goth-romance feel. Yay!

Photos...Yuko Isobe

source: WWD

Pretty Things Fashion...Designer Aguri Sagimori

Japan Fashion Week continues...

A look at Japanese designer Aguri Sagimori for Fall 2009 RTW. Look for distressed leather jackets, dresses with suede bodices, a Persian lamb jacket and a laser-perforated leather dress with lantern sleeves.

Photos...Yuko Isobe
source: WWD

Pretty Things Fashion...Japan Fashion Week

We have always loved Japanese fashion design for its innovation and inspiration, so naturally we're excited that Japan Fashion Week is in full swing.

For Fall 2009 RTW, Japanese designers are offering up plenty of theatrics and other interesting garb. Layers abound with delicate dresses, structured outerwear and innovative knits. Here, some of our favourites...





Everlasting Sprout {right & below}
Designer Keiichi Muramatsu once again played with the versatility of knits, working yarns both bulky and delicate into sweaters, dresses, shorts, and other cozy layers.

Mintdesigns

Designers Hokuto Katsui and Nao Yagi are known for their quirky prints and distinctly Tokyo style sense. Once again, they delivered on that front — albeit with slightly darker undertones this season. Yagi said...this show "represents a rebellion" against the fashion system. The result? Models bearing crowns of thorns and colorful masks showed off a mix of plasticized ponchos, delicately embroidered pieces in gray and white and dresses bearing velour skeleton motifs.

Matohu

Designers Hiroyuki Horihata and Makiko Sekiguchi once again mined a distinctly Japanese theme to stunning effect, turning out a lovely batch of kimono-style wrap dresses and coats almost entirely in black silks and jacquards.

Support Surface

Designer Norio Surikabe turned out another signature minimalist collection featuring tapered pants, dresses with voluminous shoulders and tailored jackets. The palette was heavy on pinstripes and gray, punctuated with bursts of silver, midnight blue and yellow.

The Dress & Co.

Making its debut at Japan Fashion Week, this newly launched collection had a romantic European peasant vibe. Hideaki Sakaguchi turned out a collection of dainty dresses with handkerchief hems and billowy blouses. There were many luscious layers of silk tulle, lace and cotton shirting material.

Photos...Yuko Isobe
source: WWD