bhldn

I am continually amazed at how Urban Outfitters, Inc is able to reach an all-encompassing market. Hard to imagine how the founder (and his wife/partner at the time) started from nothing in the 70's. From the hippy gardener to the dirtiest of hipsters to the rich housewives of the Mid-West, it's no wonder they would branch off to create a bridal based brand, known as BHLDN. Anyhow, the concept isn't totally new (launched in February of this year), I just now had time to "ooh and ahh" about it. Everything is very pretty...EVERYTHING! Here are a few pieces I thought were interesting.

(Oh and this was neat too =D)

mndr

I've probably had this on repeat enough that it's bordering an obsession with MNDR. I'm not going to give a very detailed analysis of what I think of her music because, well, I'm not a music critic. I will, however, leave you with these descriptive words that perpetuates my girl crush on her: real, nerdy, ambitious, style, voice type, and teethy. Also, I really respect her point of view as an artist.

where the sun don't shine...

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I'm not sure why this was never posted. This post was drafted in May and I think at the time I felt like the content had been reposted quite a bit already. Well, regardless I think this still serves as inspiration for me.
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Some time in May 2011....
Lately I feel as though life, as my stimulant, has been in a gray area, an adjusting period, cloudy, settling, neutral....you get it right?! Needless to say... there hasn't been anything to spark my interest in fashion, designing, inventing, etc. Not until today that is...when I surfed upon Fleet Ilya, which reveals the super sexy creations of Ilya Fleet and Resha Sharma. Ilya Fleet being the trained saddle maker has mastered the art and craft of building 3D forms with leather. Along with his wife Resha, having a background in fashion, the duo does some highly sophisticated leather work. Check out an interview with the two on Highsnobette.

Yes y'all it's a leather dog mask!

Aaaand they've designed some ridiculously gorgeous statement accessories!

What's also interesting is that their S/S 11 colors really break up the edge of the pieces...neat twist!

ming xi / nick knight / v mag #71

Interesting photos found on fashiongonerogue.com, they remind of jellyfish...and I love jellyfishes.

nobuyoski araki

the reality show by araki on nowness.com

eres

Eres is a 43 year old company specializing in swimwear and lingerie. Their reach into lingerie design in 1998, only proved that they were experts in the architecture of the body. Some of the pieces that speaks to my style are in the following images pulled from the official site. They're so lovely!!

 

Balenciaga and Spain

Holy crap, it's March already!?! There's only one thing I'm excited for this month and that's the Balenciaga exhibit at the deYoung Museum ...now what to wear...

(image taken from http://deyoung.famsf.org/)

radiohead

Really wish I could be invited to one of Thom Yorke's dance parties!

my guilty pleasure

After hours of cutting and sewing, I admit, I like to indulge in some guilty pleasures. One of them being television DRAMA, and in this case, Pretty Little Liars is JUST that! Really, the only thing I take seriously from this experience is the catchy little theme song at the beginning. And here it is, Secret by The Pierces...I actually do like the style in which this video was shot...very lovely!

GARETH PUGH PITTI 2011 - FILM BY RUTH HOGBEN

Yesterday I was looking to be inspired. Today I came across this and now I feel like making a video ;P Really though...this is utterly amazing, don't be scared, just watch! Check out some of the stills on Fashionista!

a modern day hero

Intel sponsored a documentary on Scott Schumann of The Sartorialist...(le sigh) what a fabulous life to live..

nichole de carle

Nichole de Carle is amazing! I just learned of her through the Bleach Black blog. She specializes in fit and has worked as a tailor for labels such as Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan and Pleasure State. I love the strappy architectural lines created around the body.

dark and beautiful

Just some beautiful images I found on Fashiongonerogue.com, first published in V magazine (Fall 2008). I'm keeping these for my archive of inspirations...

webby site

I'm making it my goal for the next month to work on my website in which I can feature and sell flesh. As I sit here with my mood board I feel like an element is missing to help inspire me.....well, until this song came on...this is the mood of flesh.

fashion network

So I've finally joined the rest of the world and obtained an IPhone. Naturally I've been non-stop in search of cool apps and such. One I found today is the Fashion Network app which compiles a list of all kinds of current runway shows. AND upon that discovery I came upon another...Junko Shimada. Check out her A/W 10/11 show and prepare yourself for some major swoonage!

prada 08

Who loved this?

nina

I didn't catch this bustier in the A/W 10/11 Nina Ricci RTW show. This image, which I found on Fashiongonerogue.com, is from the August issue of Vogue Nippon and Eniko Mihalik is the model. I'm not sure why this piece was styled the way it was on the runway but I still love it the same. Have any of you been wondering what the difference is between a bustier and a corset? Because I have!! As I've been using the two terms interchangebly I had a feeling I was using them inappropriately. Corsets are typically designed to emphasize curves by cinching in the waist while bustiers are designed with a built in cup to give lift to the bust area.

(image viafashiongonerogue.com)

(image via style.com)

(image via style.com)

dirty hands

Last night I was passing the Roxie in SF to go eat and noticed the David Choe documentary was showing. I'm so glad I didn't pass up this limited opportunity to watch this. If you haven't seen it yet, GO! Last night to see it at the Roxie is Saturday night...here's the trailer.

sebastian kim

After reading an interview between Sebastian Kim and the Cut I felt obligated to study. Having apprenticed under Richard Avedon, Sebastian's work is truly amazing. Well, I don't want to state what's obvious. Here are some photos by Sebastian Kim. If you decide to re-post these pics please give credit where credit is due! There are probably more incredible examples of his work here.

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

image via http://www.sebastiankim.com

sensory pleasure

Massive Attack-Splitting the Atom-directed by Edouard Salier from edouard salier on Vimeo.