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Acid-washed is an ‘ironic’ fashion, never meant to flatter

But if you want to draw 80s MOR rocker comparisons, it’s the look for youWhen I wear my new acid-washed jeans, my boyfriend says I look like Jon Bon Jovi and starts whistling Whitesnake songs. He also said that I look like a Spitting Image sketch featuring Rod Stewart. What can I do?Drifter, Lonely street [...]

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Fashion |

The Steve Jobs jeans and turtleneck look

There were no surprises when Steve Jobs turned up in his trademark uniform to launch the Apple iPadApple makes huge strides forward, yet Steve Jobs’s strides stay ever the same. There they are again, those mid-blue Levis, at the launch of the iPad, the iPod, the iEverything. Despite appearances, it is a look that is [...]

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Fashion |
 

Modern Fantasy Backstage at Valentino Couture

Hairstylist Luigi Murenu called the beauty look at the Valentino couture show “almost a rock version of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’”

[ More ] January 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Beauty |

Fantasy Land Backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

South America, beetles, “Avatar” and (especially) Mexico were the themes given by the designer to makeup artist Tom Pecheux for his couture beauty look.

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Beauty |
 

Backstage at Chanel Couture Spring 2010

“Neon baroque” was the directive given to Peter Philips, Chanel’s global creative director for makeup, as he dreamed up the look for the spring couture show.

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Beauty |

Safe Port With Whitney of ‘The City’

Port at the Whitney Eve Spring 2010 show. Last Wednesday morning, WWD stopped by Point A Showroom to get a look at the latest from Whitney Eve, the new line from Whitney Port of “The City.” After being beleaguered…

[ More ] December 15th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Blogs, Fashion |