MCQUEEN IS DEAD. LONG LIVE MCQUEEN
by: ElizabethCochran
My assignment was to write about the recent New York Fall 2010 ready-to-wear fashion shows. It may seem strange to title a piece about New York Fashion Week with a reference to Scottish designer Alexander McQueen, but his suicide on opening day (February 11) cast a pall over the entire event.
His death was an epiphany. [...]
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Ed Hardley!
On September 11, 2009 at 2:07 am
Someone please send Christian Audigier back to wherever he came from. From Von Dutch to his latest mutation Ed Hardy Christian Audigier has a habit of kicking a dead horse. Enough of the crystals and eccentric design patterns; we saw it, had it and now we are over it. Really!
When Ed Hardy first hit mainstream [...]
There Can Only Be 1
On September 10, 2009 at 4:30 am
After stumbling into Sephora for a re-up of my favorite facial cream and forging my way through the throngs of perfume samplers, I stumbled upon the most amazing men’s cologne by fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. While Dolce has manufactured several fragrances since introducing its first signature fragrance “Dolce & Gabbana” they all have fell short of reaching [...]
Tuxedo Shoes Without The Tuxedo
On September 8, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Today I assisted a colleague in selecting an outfit for a fashion week event, (which I thoroughly enjoyed) and after assembling his outfit we came to an impasse; what shoes? Naturally he felt a hard bottom dress shoe would really pull the outfit together, however I felt that it would have been too expected. I [...]
Flannel!
On at 12:49 pm
Everywhere you look everyone’s wearing flannel. From hipsters to hip-hop, flannel has made a triumphant return to the forefront and shows no sign of taking a leave of absence. I myself enjoy an awesome flannel shirt, especially if the sleeves are cut off or rolled up. From skinny to baggy jeans, flannel merges well with [...]
No Booties Allowed!
On September 3, 2009 at 12:50 am
Somewhere along the line women and fashion bloggers missed the mark on booties. Somewhere along the line women and fashion bloggers missed the mark on booties.
The polished meets the edgy look seems to be out of play here. Most fashion experts say booties with dresses look like hooves, and that women should cease from pairing [...]
Lose The Leggings?
On September 2, 2009 at 4:30 am
They were everywhere this summer and I have a very strong feeling that they will be omnipresent this fall as well. They came in all types of sizes, colors, cuts and textures. While some women were reluctant at first to embrace them, most fell pray to their comfort and the fact that they were a no-brainer grab-and-go [...]
In The Trenches…
On September 1, 2009 at 1:07 am
No other coat is as versatile as the trench coat, and no other coat commands the same respect as the trench coat…According to Wikipedia.
“The trench coat was developed as an alternative to the heavy sergegreatcoats worn by British and French soldiers in the First World War. Invention of the trench coat is claimed by both [...]
The Evolution Of The Murse
On August 31, 2009 at 3:07 am
Men from all walks of life are embracing fashion as a lifestyle and not as a forced habit. From well thought out looks and ensembles, men are stepping into the kaleidoscope that is fashion and style.
While some are still holding on to their security blankets others are edging out into a brave new world. With this expedition [...]
Your Fall Jeans
On August 28, 2009 at 8:10 am
So I have decided to please the Gods of Parcbench by doing one feature a week. While I generally do not care for features (because I feel that at some point it becomes less about the work, and more about the endorsement) I have found common ground in doing so. Going forward I will feature [...]
Clutch Your Pearls!
On August 27, 2009 at 2:04 pm
When in doubt clutch your pearls! The quintessential pearl necklace has always been a fashion must have. From Chanel to Dolce, pearl necklaces have remained a staple in fashion, and a pillar to those that love it. No other single item can both transform and enhance an outfit quite like the pearl necklace. While adding class [...]
I Like What I Like…
On August 26, 2009 at 12:20 am
Fashion and style are very slippery topics. If you squeeze too tight you run the risk of them slipping our of your hand, and if you don’t hold tight enough the same may happen. At the end of the day both fashion, and style are subjective. What is appealing to one might not be appealing [...]
Put The Clippers Down!
On August 25, 2009 at 12:50 am
Since Rihanna brought punk/couture mainstream it seems that everyone has begun to follow her lead. Yes there were other starlets who attempted to be forerunners with this particular look, however they failed miserably. When Rihanna first cut her locks everyone loved and copied her stylish bob. As she became more confident in her new found [...]
