Bita Rad

There is a grim but extremely intriguing quality to these machine and device cemeteries. I love this imagery!

Abandoned Airplanes

Flat Tires

Rusted Tanks

Outdated Computers and Tvs

Bikes

Cell Phones

Wires

Omahyra Moto showing you how it’s done.

In the Summer of 2009 I moved to New York to design for DKNY Jeans at their design offices in the Meat Packing District. It was only a few months after I made the move that I was asked to move with them to Singapore. Here are some glimpses of fashion, the city’s culture, and my short but sweet life in my favorite city.

Shows in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

During the Swine Flu breakout at Conde Nast

Me and the view from the  DKNY Jeans design offices at the 601 Building in Meat Packing.
I so miss this office!

Here are photos of some amazing work from Afghanistan that I took at a street market. The 5-yard long hand embroidered blankets blew my mind…

Insense…

Every now and then, while researching designs at the office, I come across a designer whose unfamiliar name or work leaves a lasting impression on me. Newcomer Alice McColm is one of those names. Her first collection, which premiered at Graduate Fashion Week in June 2009 (Middlesex University alum), should be recognized by new and aspiring runway designers everywhere. While she doesn’t stray far from practicality and current trend, her approach to fabric and fur medium is rather new and extremely refreshing. It could effortlessly fit on the runways of New York Fashion Week (right alongside Rodarte). McColm has done an excellent job of finding the balance between what is familiar and what is new, while applying big statements to each look. I, for one, am excited to see what she comes up with next.

Here is a wonderful spread from Vogue’s December 2003 issue shot by Annie Leibovitz featuring Natalia Vodianova as Alice In Wonderland. It features a different designer and one of their runway pieces in each scene. Visually exhilarating…

EDITORIAL: Alice In Wonderland

MAGAZINE: Vogue December 2003

MODELS: Natalia Vodianova

PHOTOGRAPHER: Annie Leibovitz

Drink me! Drink me! Natalia Vodianova as oversized Alice in Helmut Lang

Tom Ford, as the Rabbit, for Yves Saint Laurent

Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga

John Galliano, as the Queen, for Dior Haute Couture

Olivier Theyskens, in guise of Alice author Lewis Carroll, for Rochas

Marc Jacobs, as the Caterpillar, for Marc Jacobs

Pig & Pepper: Karl Lagerfeld,  in Chrome Hearts, for Chanel Haute Couture

Jean Paul Gautier,  as the Cheshire Cat, for Jean Paul Gautier

Viktor and Rolf,  as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, for Viktor and Rolf

Christian Lacroix, as guest to The Mad Tea Party, for Christian Lacroix

Donatella Versace, and Rupert Everett as the Mock Turtle, for Atelier Versace

Magic Tradeshow 2009 in Las Vegas portrayed the always ecclectic street sillohettes and color palettes the Westcoast is known for.

While scanning the aisles for new brands, I snapped some photos of the streetwear that attendees were sporting. I captured a broad scope of what’s out there this season.

Most of the  captions on each photo are descriptions that were given to me by the muses themselves when asked how they would describe their personal style. Enjoy.

Jimmy Kim

Resides in: Los Angeles

Occupation: Unknown

Elan Bella

Resides in: Paris, France

Occupation: Designer

Jayne Chang

Resides in: Los Angeles

Occupation: Unknown

Anonymous

Occupation: Designer

Adam Berkel

Resides in: St. Louis, Missouri

Occupation: Entrepreneur, Musician

Stallion

Resides in: Unknown

Occupation: Designer

Jeffrey Relf

Resides in: Los Angeles

Occupation: Publicist

Eric

Resides in: Los Angeles

Occuption: Sales

Nikki Nguyen

Resides in: Unknown

Occupation: Unknown

Angelo Estrada

Resides in: Los Angeles

Occupation: Fashion Illustrator

Here is your first look at what you can be expecting from Matthew Williamson for H&M. The first shipment hits (a limited) 200 H&M stores on April 23, 2009. The second delivery, which will be sold at 1,700 H&M stores, is scheduled for mid-May.

Williamson has kept true to his love for fabric and colors, utilizing expensive silks and sequins to bring his prints to life. As expected, the quality of  his fabric choices have not been compromised, hence the price point which is on the more expensive side of H&M’s usual prices. Here are some key looks!

You may remember Tilda Swinton most recently as the Russian swimming love interest of Brad Pitt in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. She is not the most obvious choice for glamour and beauty but I think she is absolutely captivating. She also knows exactly how to dress to support her look and accentuate her extremely distinct features , and I think shes a noteworthy muse. Here are some images of her cover and spread for Another Magazine for Spring/Summer 09. She can also be seen here in her Lanvin Oscar ensemble from last month, and here looking ferocious in a September 2008 spread for W Magazine.

Ps. Wouldn’t she be great for Lanvin’s next campaign?. . .Hmm.

Freida Pinto vs. Magdalena Frackowiak
John Galliano Spring 2009 Ready To Wear

Nicole Kidman vs. Oxanna
L’Wren Scott Spring 2009 Ready To Wear

Satsuki Mitchell vs. Elena Melnik
Christian Lacroix Spring 2009 Couture

Melissa George vs. Diana Farkhullina
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Ready To Wear (modified)

Amanda Seyfried vs. Tanya Dziahileva
Valentino Spring 2009 Couture

Jennifer Aniston vs. Hanne Gaby Odiele
Valentino Spring 2009 Couture

Vanessa Hudgens vs. Austria Ulloa
Marchesa Spring 2009 Ready To Wear

Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Olga Sherer
Christian Dior Fall 2008 Couture

Evan Rachel Wood vs. Yasminka Muratovich
Elie Saab Spring 2009 Couture

Heidi Klum vs. Anna Selezneva
Roland Mouret Resort 2009

Miley Cyrus vs. Alexandra Tomlinson
Zuhair Murad Spring 2009 Couture

Halle Berry vs. Zuzanna Krzatala
Marchesa Spring 2009 Ready To Wear

Marion Cotillard vs. Kim Noorda
Christian Dior Fall 2008 Couture

Anne Hathaway vs. Lily Donaldson
Armani Privé Spring 2009 Couture

Viola Davis vs. Runway
Reem Acra Pre-Fall 2009

Tilda Swinton vs. Elsa Sylvan (Loved this one!)
Lanvin Pre-Fall 2009

Marisa Tomei vs. Georgina Stojiljković
Versace Fall 2008 Couture

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