Fashionable Rat

I WANT a pair of these babys!!! WANT!!!!

fashionablerat — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:21:38 +0000

OH! Liberty….you never cease to amaze me!!! Loving the Nike hi-tops…if only!!! (cue the pointless sigh of the should’a, would’a, could’a enthusiast).

If I had my pick of the Nike Liberty 2011 collection it would have to be the ‘Tatum Print Blazer Mid Dunk‘ …definitely too cool for school. Sadly I’ll have to settle for drooling on my keyboard whilst gazing in sartorial awe instead.

Head here for the grand unveiling!!

Oh! And the hand model…the finger jockey…that’s @millyglaister and she totally rocks…(and not just because she works at Liberty) follow her for the latest Liberty news!! <3

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Christian Dior F/W 2011: Galliano’s Romantic Renegades

fashionablerat — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:30:05 +0000

After the scandal came the show (the huge crowd seemingly oblivious to the rumoured boycot) and, while it may have been a swan song of sorts, few in the history of fashion can claim to have been as dramatic.

Rebels, renegades and lashings of theatrical romance have always been Galliano’s hallmark and his final collection for Dior was no exception to the rule. Mulberry and striking red fox fur, velour and satined midnight blues, victoriana cameo-choker detailing, Cavalier head-gear, and THOSE thigh-high boots.

Day-wear saw Bohemian highwaymen meet dashing Royalists in autumnal tweeds with a slightly fetishistic twist whilst the evening-wear swept in with elegant tiers of ruffles and ruching in bewitching black sheers to give beautifully bad boudoir appeal alongside candy floss creations that oozed saccharine savoir fair.

Gorgeous. Theatrical. Indelibly Galliano.

Head here to view the entire collection.

Dior Ditches Galliano…So Who’s Next?!

fashionablerat — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:42:21 +0000

This truly is the end of an era and just days before the Christian Dior show at Paris Fashion Week (drama anyone!?)

…But, this is fashion and the show MUST go on so who’s next for the top spot at Dior?!
The bookies are currently favouring Stefano Pilati (rumoured to be leaving YSL after 9 years in the top job) – followed by former YSL designer and photographer Hedi Limane, with Dior Homme Creative Director Kris Van Assche in third.

But who do you think should take the CD crown from one of the most creatively brilliant designers of recent decades?! The race is officially on.

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LVMH Ditches Galliano from Post at Dior

This is the famous video of famed designer John Galliano making disturbing comments re: anti-semitism. As a result of this horrible display of behavior and irresponsability on Mr. Galliano ‘s part LVMH (owner of the Christian Dior label and Galliano’s boss) has decided to fire the British born designer.

Dior Chief Executive Sidney Toledano said the “odious nature” of Galliano’s comments and behavior on the video led Dior to relieve Galliano of his duties after 15 years as the label’s chief designer and just three days before Dior’s catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week.

“I very firmly condemn what was said by John Galliano, which totally contradicts the values which have always been defended by Christian Dior,” Toledano said in a statement. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110301/en_nm/us_dior_galliano

Read more at www.examiner.com

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Moschino F/W 2011:Military meets Celine meets Female-Bond-Villain. Much Fun Ensues.

fashionablerat — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:45:17 +0000

You’d do well to bring out the marching band this Fall as Moschino embraces masculine militaria – with a curve-ball of a twist of course.

Think sharp suited savoir faire and embrace immaculately tailored tailcoats, rip-roaring riding jackets and palazzo pants (in gold lame no less) as Jardini re-imagined the dress uniform for the modern Moschino madam. Oh – and lets not forget the bizarre-meets-kitsch bazaaresque accoutrements: golden teddy bears, velvet bows and – yes – that stuffed-chicken hat.

Galliano Suspension Latest

fashionablerat — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:35:13 +0000

Natalie Portman speaks out against designer John Galliano and Christian Dior has yet to announce his fate as further evidence comes to light…

Follow these links for more on the story & Monday’s video:
http://tiny.cc/c8fhe
http://tiny.cc/h3x1d

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John Galliano Latest

Updated Monday 28 February 4.46pm: Natalie Portman has condemned John Galliano, following the release of a video of him using anti-Semitic language. Portman, who is the face of Christian Dior’s Miss Dior Cherie fragrance, is also Jewish.

“I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today,” the Oscar winner said in a statement released last night. “In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr Galliano in any way. I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful.”

Updated Monday 28 February 5.28pm: Italian Vogue’s Franca Sozzani has defended John Galliano for his videotaped outburst, stating that Galliano “was clearly provoked, and filmed while obviously inebriated”. She also suggested that the woman who taped it might have done so for financial motives, NY Magazine reports.

Updated Monday 28 February 4.46pm: Giorgio Armani says he feels sorry for John Galliano. Following his autumn/winter 2011-12 show earlier today, the Italian designer told the Telegraph’s Hilary Alexander, via an interpreter backstage, that he was sorry to hear what had happened to Galliano – acknowledging that it must be a difficult time for him – adding that he was sorry that Galliano had been videotaped without his knowledge.

Updated Monday 28 February 12.30pm: Another complaint alleging anti-Semitic remarks against John Galliano was filed on Saturday with Paris police, the designer’s lawyer Stéphane Zerbib confirmed today. A second woman, as yet unnamed, has accused the designer, WWD reports, but it is not yet clear if the incident relates to the film which emerged today (see below for more information). Géraldine Bloch and her companion, Philippe Virgiti, filed charges against Galliano on Thursday – and the designer filed a counter-claim of defamation, injury and menace against Bloch and Virgiti later the same day.

Read more at www.vogue.co.uk

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The New Romantics: S/S 2011

fashionablerat — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:36:55 +0000

Britain may have a face like a smacked arse right now but whilst Spring does it’s very best to emerge from behind the sleet-grey backdrop of winter, romance is once again rearing it’s whimsical head and stretching out its languorous lace-clad limbs on the high street.

Of course it’s not all lace, think back to s/s 2010’s fetish for layering sheers and chiffon and add a dash of theatrical decadence. That’s the new romantic.

Now, time for your mandatory shot of runway inspiration…

Think déshabille chic and work sheers in dramatic layers for 20’s-nouveau-meets-art-house appeal a la John Galliano’s ready-to-wear collection based on the life and nefarious pursuits of Maria Lani – a Polish émigré who conned Paris’ artistic elite during the late 1920’s (read more about her here)

John Galliano S/S 2011 RTW

For something altogether more virginal why not reference Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring collection and work the table-cloth aesthetic (and no…I’m not joking…and it’s FABULOUS) – delicate tatting, sheer whites, crochet and beautifully executed broderie anglaise.

Okay, so virginal in a wild, animalistic, Wuthering Heights’ Cathy kind of way.

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2011

Or, given the season – Golden Globes, Oscars…anyone? – why not look to Donna Karan’s breath-taking red-carpet chic…beaded applique, silk, tulle and (of course) sheers…*sigh*

Donna Karan S/S 2011

Of course if all that soft-focus, gentle femininity is too much for you, you can always rock it up with black leather (I recommend the Burberry cropped biker). Who said romance had to be good?

Burberry Prorsum Biker Jacket S/S 2011

fashionablerat — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:24:04 +0000

Hardcore biker-chic from Burberry…Christopher Bailey can you do no wrong?!
Okay, so you won’t exactly be huggable, but you’ll sure as hell RULE when it comes to standoffish Jimmy Dean cool!

I’d pair with girlish neutrals in floaty fabrics…just – you know – for the sheer iconoclastic joy of it.

Amplify’d from www.net-a-porter.com

Editor’s notes

Burberry Prorsum’s silver stud-embellished black leather biker is the ultimate trophy jacket. Walk this striking style straight off the runway with a printed body-con dress and glossy black pumps. Shown here with a 3.1 Phillip Lim bag and a Burberry Prorsum dress and shoes.

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Galliano Suspended?!

fashionablerat — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:11:03 +0000

John Galliano arrested in Paris over alleged racist assault …

Seriously hoping this is just a misunderstanding combined with a knee-jerk PR driven suspension!!!

Amplify’d from www.vogue.co.uk

John Galliano Suspended

Lauren Milligan

25 February 2011

Updated Friday 25 February 2.15pm: Reuters has confirmed that John Galliano has been suspended by Christian Dior.

“Dior affirms with the utmost conviction its policy of zero tolerance towards any anti-Semitic or racist words or behaviour,” Dior chief executive Sidney Toledano said in a statement. “Pending the results of the inquiry, Christian Dior has suspended John Galliano from his responsibilities.”

Updated Friday 25 February 8.22am: John Galliano has been arrested for an alleged assault, as well as alleged anti-Semitic remarks, reports on international news agency AFP suggest today – but all may not be as it seems. We spoke to someone this morning who was in the cafe at the time of the altercation – and her story suggests Galliano may not have been at fault.

“We had a table at La Perle and John Galliano sat next to us,” our eyewitness told us. “He spoke to a couple at a nearby table to say ‘Cheers’ and they insulted him. An argument started and the police came, so Galliano’s bodyguard suggested that they should go to the police station to sort it out. He wasn’t ‘busted’ aggressively by police, it was very quiet and peaceful. I definitely didn’t hear him say anything anti-Semitic, or against any religion, it was all very calm.”

Sources told AFP earlier this morning that the Christian Dior creative director was apprehended in Paris last night for assault, following an altercation in the city’s Marais district. He was reportedly released by police this morning. The designer was allegedly accused of verbally abusing a couple who were sitting on a cafe terrace – and was found to have been drinking alcohol when he was arrested.

“For the moment we don’t know what led him to address the couple,” the police source said.

A Christian Dior spokesperson said this morning that the label does not have any official comment as yet. See a full eyewitness interview on www.sleek-mag.com.

Read more at www.vogue.co.uk

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Milan Fashion Week: Blugirl F/W 2011

fashionablerat — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:45:21 +0000

Time for my latest fashion crush: Blugirl – fancifully flirty offspring of the acclaimed Blumarine label designed by the fabulous Anna Molinari.

After drooling over their completely covetable Spring/Summer offerings (think vintage pin-up in cotton candy baby-dolls, polka dots, florals…essentially a Lolita love-in of epi-cute proportions) I have been dying to see their take on Fall 2011…and what a take it is!

Drop-dead gorgeous feminine tailoring with an anarchic mix of retro references and super-chic layering all served up in a 70’s twist on the autumnal palette – think watermelon and ecru with flashes of punchy orange.

Styling steal – ribbed oatmeal mid-calf socks (usually the preserve of Granddads) and cutesy mary janes; shouldn’t work but so does (and offers a work-friendly alternative to the sandal/sock trend which has been doing the rounds of late).

Check out the s/s lookbook over at becomegorgeous.com or head over to ELLE.com for the full f/w collection (no, really, do).

Get Collared: s/s 2011 Trends

fashionablerat — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:12:41 +0000

Lets face it, collars have a bad rep. Long-time signifier of uptight, highly-strung corporate slavedom or bugbear reminder of (and I really do hate to bring this up) school.

Meadham Kirchhoff s/s 2011

Well, this season it’s time for a rethink. Collars are cool. [Breathe and repeat]. And they are – literally – everywhere, from the traditional crisp, starched phantom of your past as seen at Viktor & Rolf, to candy-goth meets Victoriana-kitsch detachables at Meadham Kirchhoff.

Viktor & Rolf s/s 2011

And yes, I was banging on about this last season but thankfully the high-street has caught on, so for the not-so-skilled DIY-er’s and those whose budgets don’t quite stretch to Bulgari proportions (i.e. me and, er, me) the time is now!

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