Fashion Hipsters Get Ready: Candy Crowns

January 17, 2012 - 10:44 am

Have you ever wished you could be like a cupcake, just top off your look with a few sprinkles and call it done? Or thought to yourself, these gummie candies so perfectly match my outfit? Well now you can complete your witty ensemble with Sophie Hart’s Candy Crowns.

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Fashion Featured Shop Talk: Bubbles & Frown

January 11, 2012 - 11:24 am

Since waking from a fateful dream in 2008, miss Slinky Orangina Montgomery Vaughn-Phuckake has been constructing fantasy hats, fascinators and headdresses. Bright, sparkly and whimsical, these unique adornments gained instant momentum – that’s how Bubbles and Frown Haberdashery Shoppe was born. Slinky Orangina has created a breathtaking body of work, decorating the heads of models, performers, fashionistas and celebrities worldwide. I visited the citrus-tressed designer in her downtown LA showroom to chat about hats and snap some photos of her latest creations.

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Fashion Gallery Forbidden Fashion: A Collection of Criminal Couture

January 5, 2012 - 2:29 pm

When Ann Closs-Farley put together Forbidden Fashion: A Collection of Criminal Couture, she issued a challenged to her fellow Los Angeles designers. Instead of assembling the typical pricey and extremely designer pieces common to any runway show, she demanded a different set of criteria be met: Everything had to be created from “found, recycled or stolen materials.”

When the lights dimmed for the series of shows, models bearing everything from comic book accessorized suits to dresses made of playing cards and Dixie cups took to the catwalk with ease. The shows were a success, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats and occasionally bringing them to laughter. Following the production, ChinaShop sat down with Closs-Farley to discuss her vision for the show, unusual ensembles, and what goes through her head while models walk the runway.

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Fashion Featured Tiësto’s CLVB LIFE

December 13, 2011 - 10:10 am

Tiësto, the world’s biggest DJ and producer, to launch the first-ever line of clothing inspired by electronic dance music

Global sensation Tiësto has revolutionized the world of electronic dance music with his incredible live shows and timeless productions. Now he’s poised to explode onto the fashion scene with his new clothing line CLVB LIFE, released on December 8th at Kitson (Los Angeles)and Atrium (New York and Miami).

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Fashion #Trending: Faux Gold Watches, Spandex Business Suits and Super High Converse

December 12, 2011 - 10:47 am

Usually the fragrance of Tom Ford Black Orchid or red bottom Christian Louboutins scream sex to me, but lately these big fools gold Michael Kors watches have been catching my eye. Even though they are gold toned, for everyone cant afford a 18kt gold Rolex Yachtmaster, they are still classy, sexy and very tasteful. Probably one of the sexiest accessories on a woman outside of false eyelashes and helium inflated tits, yes I’m superficial, Is a nice big, bold, gold watch. If you are a woman and you are too boojee to be seen with a Guess watch on wrist, but don’t want to drop 6 grand on a Tiffanys Atlas, get yourself a Michael Kors. It will definitely give you that opulent, sultry look that you are looking for if you are a member of the “broke and still posh” club.

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Fashion A Gorillaz Style Evolution of The Chuck Taylor

November 21, 2011 - 10:49 am

Today, CONVERSE Inc. announced the launch of their newest footwear collaboration with world-famous Gorillaz. Launching in February 2012, the styles from the collection combine the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with the band’s legendary graphic images. Award-winning designer and Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has designed exclusive prints incorporating elements from their ground breaking artwork.. Each design melds their diverse backgrounds and unique influences to create a revolutionary collection. The partnership with Gorillaz will also include a Converse “Three Artists. One Song” music collaboration that will coincide with the launch of the collection.

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Fashion Featured Where Sugar Meets Art

November 11, 2011 - 10:52 am

Since I’m infatuated with Timmery Turner every way sexually, mentally, etc. Allow me to first profess my lust for her since I refuse to send her a letter filled with naughty nothings VIA Facebook. “I’m sure that she gets a lot of that.” She embodies everything that I would want to take home to my mother. She’s aggressive, determined, hot, fascinating I could go on and on, but I won’t because this is not a racy novel that you purchase in the check out line at Walmart. She states herself that “If there’s one thing in life that trumps my obsession for stilettos, its my obsession for good looking men.” Well, since I was grafted by God personally in heaven 29 years ago where only ridiculously beautiful men are born, I’d like to think I have a chance with Timmery.

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Fashion T-Shirt Time is NOW

November 9, 2011 - 12:45 pm

NEXT: The future of T-shirt graphics from T-world on Vimeo.

From November 4 to December 11, the intriguing industrial spaces of Sydney’s Cockatoo Island will come alive with the Outpost Project – a world-class showcase of street art.  Within the cavernous steel confines of the Heavy Machine Shop lies NEXT, a vibrant display of Australia’s most comprehensive collection of graphic T-shirts. Presented by T-world, in conjunction with aMBUSH Gallery, NEXT is dedicated to the past, present and future of the T-shirt industry.

In 2011, whether you’re an advocate for design, graffiti, skate, street or urban, the T-shirt is the singular identifying uniform speaking the voice of youth culture. Will you be there to see what’s NEXT?

Fashion Time to Get Dirtee Hollywood

November 9, 2011 - 11:17 am

Founded in 2007, Dirtee Hollywood came on the scene and needed only one take. Founder, David Long’s vision is to redefine Hollywood culture as a global lifestyle that promotes individuality. “We are very proud of our aesthetic, and it shows in the constant references we make. Our focus is to set the trends that others will follow. To do this, we’ve created new fabrications and wash techniques that have never been seen in the marketplace. And of course, our topical wit has been one of our biggest strengths and one of the reasons the cool kids love and support our brand. To inspire brand loyalty with such a vibrant and trendsetting demographic is a testament to our team’s creativity and long-term vision.”

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Fashion Featured Sanrio’s Supercute Holiday Collaborations

November 7, 2011 - 9:52 am

Sanrio and tokidoki join forces again to offer the tokidoki for Hello Kitty collection. The limited-edition line is available at select Sanrio stores as well as www.sanrio.com and www.tokidoki.com. This is the latest design vision from the two iconic global brands who share a history in supercute, super-collectible collaborations.

Hello Kitty is the focal point of tokidoki artwork on this collection, timed perfectly for Holiday gifting. Items range from a rolling suitcase and neoprene laptop and iPad cases, to a wallet, bags in various sizes, watches and plush. tokidoki features the designs of world renowned artist Simone Legno.

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