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Yiqing Yin Fall/Winter 2012

Yiqing Yin Fall/Winter 2012

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Yiqing Yin’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection is mind blowing. With fine and delicate fabrics she creates fashion armor that is both elegant and strong. Her more flowing dresses seem ethereal and magical while the highly constructed and woven pieces look futuristic. I am really impressed by Yin and will checking in on future collections from her. […]

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Georges Chakra

Georges Chakra

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Couture designer Georges Chakra just celebrated 25 years in fashion. His celebration included gowns inspired by impressionist Monet’s paintings. He works with interesting fairytale fabrics and often uses big skirts with uneven hemlines and transparent strips and other details which appeal to the gothic eye. Russian Fashion Reporters has a cool gallery of an earlier […]

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Alexander McQueen 2013 WWD Runway

Alexander McQueen 2013 WWD Runway

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WWD has complete coverage of the recent Alexander McQueen runway show which introduced the 2013 line. Okay, the models all seem to have been crowned with what looks suspiciously like a lampshade on their heads. Perhaps the point is that wearing Alexander McQueen makes every flamboyant woman the life of the party. Either way, there […]

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Japanese Samurai Jacket

Japanese Samurai Jacket

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Designer Takayuki Kato of J.S.Art has created a series of leather jackets with the look and feel of samurai armor. I didn’t know that this was what my life has been lacking all these years but I certainly need one now. The attention to detail looks immaculate in various jacket styles that feature intricate lacing […]

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Rampage of Love Leggings

Rampage of Love Leggings

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We covered Heavy Red’s Swimwear but you can’t wear a swimsuit all the time, unless it’s laundry day. You’ve got to love their Rampage of Love Leggings, combining black matte faux leather and black mesh for a perfect cyberpunk warrior look. Combine it with any of their tops or a tattered tank top and you’re […]

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Twilight Couture Designer Carolina Herrera Gowns

Twilight Couture Designer Carolina Herrera Gowns

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If you are a Twilight fan, you have probably heard of Carolina Herrera. She was tapped to create Bella Swan’s wedding dress for the movie adaptation The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 1. Born in Venezuela, now a US citizen, Carolina Herrera brings a sense of fantasy to all her designs, even those which are […]

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Demobaza

Demobaza

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I don’t read Bulgarian, so I’m not sure what Demobaza’s mission statement is on their website. But I know for sure that I love all of their designs and I want them all. Yes, even that denim cat suit number. Because I’m a cyborg from the future!! Demobaza is a mix of post-apocalyptic street wear […]

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Black Casual Alexander McQueen Dresses

Black Casual Alexander McQueen Dresses

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The Alexander McQueen brand is more know for really over-the-top couture, but they also make some more wearable black clothing for their fashionable and dark-hearted clientele. These are just a few of the casual black dresses from Alexander McQueen. Click any of them to see many more. Black DressesCocktail Dresses

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Barbara I Gongini

Barbara I Gongini

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I’m not sure how to describe Barbara I Gogini‘s style. It’s kind of post-industrial goth with some street fashion thrown in for good measure. All I know is that I love it. She mixes textures and layering to create really interesting looks that make me long for a Blade Runner future. I long to touch […]

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Prada Steampunk Pics

Prada Steampunk Pics

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BlueBlood.net reports that Prada has just previewed their fall line for men. And it is steampunk! These David Sims photographs of Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Jamie Bell, and Garrett Hedlund are really beautiful. Have to love the collision of couture detail and quality with steampunk aesthetics and style. It is interesting to look at this […]

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