12.30.2010
Best Menswear Campaign of 2010
In an unexpected contrast to their minimal "Un peu d'air sur terre" campaign shot by Ellen von Unwerth, Lacoste shot model Lasse Pedersen against a pop art background for Lacoste! Red Label S/S 2010 campaign. While I do acknowledge that it's not the most artistic or creative of ideas, I have to admit that I've grown a bit tired of all the dark, dreary, homoerotic themes so prevalent in menswear campaigns today (not that anything's wrong with that...I just want something new). Commercial fashion advertisements often tend to be boring and predictable, but this ad really excites me! It's cool, it's fresh, and, most of all, it's fun. J'adore.
12.06.2010
F/W 10 Trend Alert: Quilted Jackets
11.21.2010
Preview: Gap Men's Spring 2011
Since taking over the role of creative director for the Gap in 2007, Patrick Robinson has been trying to take the company's design aesthetic in a new direction. For the past couple of years we've all been along for the ride and, while I wasn't exactly sure where we were headed, I think we've finally reached the destination. I don't know whether it's due to the actual construction of the garments or if it's just superb styling, but the lookbook for Gap's Spring 2011 men's collection features several pieces that might be worthy of walking the runway in Milan (if you removed the hangtags).
I think it's possible that, with a little more time, Robinson might be able to do for the Gap what Jenna Lyons did for J. Crew. The chinos appear to be great quality with a slightly tailored, but solid, fit and the outerwear is on trend but not too forward. The overall mood of the collection is (dare I say) slightly minimalist with a hint of mild European sensibility. These are my favorite looks from the collection:
J. Press for Urban Outfiters
image via UrbanOutfitters.com
There have been a lot of varying opinions on whether fashion brands should continue to cheapen their images by forming partnerships and doing diffusion lines with fast-fashion retailers, but I think this J Press x Urban Outfitters collaboration is wonderful. The two brands couldn't be more perfect for each other and it's awesome that J Press is acknowledging a younger customer base who either (a) couldn't previously afford their wares, or (b) was unaware of the iconic brand's existence.
I've already called dibs on the 3-button navy blazer, but if you still want in on the action I suggest you ditch class, grab a quiet spot on the quad, and start ordering here before these pieces are gone!
Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs"- Directed by Spike Jonze
Check out Arcade Fire's new music video for "The Suburbs" directed by Spike Jonze! This is my favorite song from the recent album and I think they captured the emotion of the track perfectly with Jonze's flawless, but dark, depiction of a gang of youths who carelessly frolic about their suburban neighborhood until they lose their innocence and are forced to grow up. Doesn't it kind of make you want to be a kid again?
9.27.2010
Oak NYC Square Collar Denim Jacket
image via oaknyc.com
Check out this sick jacket that I pre-ordered from OAK NYC from their Black Label Collection. It's sort of a combination of several different trends I've been lusting after for some time now. First, it reminded me of this Alexander Wang leather sleeved denim jacket from a couple seasons ago. I really loved the idea of combining two different materials on such a simple outerwear piece; it turned a basic denim jacket into a cool and chic must-have wardrobe staple. But after celebs by the likes of M.I.A, Lindsay Lohan, and Rihanna were spotted wearing the Wang jacket, not only did I feel it was too trendy and of-the-moment but it also became too feminine for me to pull off confidently. Then, last winter Obey came out with a similar version for men but I passed on it because It looked a bit, how do you say...cheap?
Another trend that I became instantly obsessed with as soon as it hit the runway was shearling (and after Burberry's breathtaking Fall 2010 collection, who wasn't?) But, I wasn't able to afford the $3,000+ price tag for a Prorsum piece and I was still nervous about incorporating such a strong womenswear trend into my wardrobe. Then along came Oak's F/W 2010 collection! I almost died when I saw this shearling collared denim jacket because it was literally everything I'd been dreaming of. The draped collar is perfection and the contrasting black jersey sleeve is just bold enough. Needless to say I ordered it immediately. Although the estimated ship date wasn't till mid-October, I got the jacket in the mail a few weeks ago. Now I just need the weather to cooperate so I can rock it.
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#fail
So, you know how I promised you guys sweet photos and new content from my adventures during New York Fashion Week? Well, it turns out that a very smart, alert, and responsible blogger (ahem, that would be me) left his digital camera in the back of a cab after the rag & bone show!!! It wasn't until 2 days later when I checked myself out of the Ganesvoort Park Avenue Hotel (and onto the couch of a very generous friend) that I realized the camera was even missing. It was one of the few moments in my life that I felt my heart literally drop to the floor. It was just so disappointing to think that a year's worth of memories and experiences were suddenly gone forever. BUT! I've never been one to cry over spilled milk, so I went about the rest of my stay in NYC as normal, hitting up after parties and having a blast on Fashion's Night Out. I just wish I'd been able to share it all with you guys.
Anyway! Now that I'm back home finishing my senior year (and no longer playing the role of a starving, cash strapped fashion intern) I decided it was time to make a new purchase. I debated whether or not to invest in another camera, but not anticipating any buzz worthy events happening in my life in the near future, I decided it could wait for now. So instead, I bought an iPad!!! And I must say: it's pretty rad. After spending the past couple of nights downloading apps instead of sleeping, I came to the realization that I could start blogging on my iPad from now on (which is what I'm doing now). This way, whenever there's something I'd like to blog about I don't have to write it down and get to it later (...because I never do). I can now blog instantly. So expect A LOT more from VCUstyle in the coming days and weeks. À plus!
9.05.2010
2.11.2010
Fall/ Winter 2010 Trend: Un-Originality?
This F/W 2010 Eryn Brinié look has an uncanny resemblance to S/S 2010 Alexander Wang (courtesy of Fashionista.com)
Well kids, New York Fashion Week is once again underway! In what I've dubbed "Bryant Park's Revenge", the fashion crowd has been subjected to everything from blizzards and fiery explosions to the death of a fashion legend (R.I.P. McQueen). However, it seems that another tragedy has struck and this one comes directly from the runways. Call it "inspiration" ou ça que vous voulez, but already we've been seeing looks come down the runway that appear to be blatant knock-offs of other designers work from past seasons. Earlier today, Fashionista.com pointed out the similarities between looks from the Fall/Winter 2010 Eryn Brinié presentation today and ones from the Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2010 collection (from the side-braid to the silhouette, it's almost a dead ringer). Just now, as I was browsing through a few of the collections on Style.com, I happened to notice what I think are MAJOR similarities between the F/W 2010 Richard Chai Love collection and the S/S 2010 Marc Jacobs collection (judge for yourself). I'm just hoping that one of this season's biggest trends doesn't turn out to be a lack of originality.Richard Chai Love Fall/Winter 2010 Collection:
1.03.2010
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