Designer Michael Bastian put the glamour in menswear for Fall 2012. In a collection titled “The Extra Man” Bastian referred to the charming and the debonaire. To the man who enjoys dressing in luxe fabrics and spends a little extra time getting ready. Sign me up! View Collection: (more…)
Fashion Uncorked: an Eco-Chic Project RunwayCompetition to Benefit Easter Seals.
FASHION UNCORKED, a jewelry-inspired design competition, wine and sampling of fine food to benefit Easter Seals North Georgia’s efforts to assist adults and children with disabilities, will unleash Georgia’s top fashion talent as they compete to win a trip to LA & the chance to be featured in Sheen magazine. Held at the beautiful Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage & Center, this Project-Runway style event with a twist will feature 10 of Atlanta’s top emerging designers as they create four looks inspired by Theresa Howard’s bold statement jewelry. Fashion Uncorked promises to be Atlanta’s most unique charitable fashion event.
FEB 11, 2012
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, Ga 30519
7pm – 10pm Purchase TICKETS $25-75
Miuccia Prada gave us an intellectually, tongue-in-cheeky power play of drama, parody and textile.
Prada set the stage, literally, for a number of prominent big screen actors to include, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Jamie Bell and Tim Roth.
Parody took the leading role as Prada toyed with the idea of a “parody of power.” Using the actors as models was a genius move, of course, I wouldn’t turn down Prada either.
From a distance, sartorial elegance reigned. The Edwardian-esque looks were handsome and rich. The models appeared substantial and important.
Up close, however, a different story unfolded. Interesting details are revealed with a touch of humor. For example, Prada used denim and cotton throughout the collection where from afar one would think she used fine wools. (Powerful men of this stature don’t dress in denim.) Also, much of the ornate patterning, not what you’d expect; up close: repeated images of football helmets and Native American headdresses. Parody of power, indeed. Photos:
