Halloween is a very big time for fashion- what other day do both men and women obsess over what they wear? Before you put on that “sexy Harry Potter” costume or whatever you have, enjoy our top (in no particular order) looks that have gone down in horror history.

Carrie (1976)

Don’t worry girl, you look much better in red.

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Pretty fly for a dead chick.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Striped sweater, fedora…. was Freddy a hipster at heart?

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Only Mia Farrow could look this cute giving birth to the anti-christ.

Psycho (1960)

Sigh. Serial killers should not look so cute.

Thriller (1983)

MJ might be gone, but this style will live forever.

Comments (0) Oct 29 2009

First came HOPE, and now come the jeans to match.  Street artist Shepard Fairey has teamed up with the world’s most iconic jeans brand to create Obey x Levi’s, a men’s clothing collection with worn-in touches (think pins, spray paint drips) and a vintage look. The collection draws influence from the brand’s industrial history and punk rock culture, which Fairey claims to be two great sources of influence for much of his work.

Despite his recent legal controversies, Fairey is set to create a live art installation outside of the Levi’s store in Times Square this Thursday (October 29^th) at 7 p.m. The artist will then be signing limited edition posters made for the campaign that are given with purchase at the store. If you are unable to make it to Times Square, a YouTube video of the installation will be posted online shortly after.

Viva le demin!

Comments (0) Oct 24 2009

Jean Paul Gaultier has announced that he will be the next A-list designer to grace the aisles of Target (pronounced Tar-Jay of course). And who might be the inspiration for Gaultier’s collection? None other than her Madgesty Madonna. Pointy-bra tops, leotards, overalls, mesh crop tops, corsets — all the things that material girls want but can’t pay more than Target prices for.

“Jean Paul Gaultier for Target pays tribute to the American woman, celebrating the forces of style both past and present in American pop culture,” the retailer said.

Sounds good, ’cause only boys who save our pennies make our rainy day. Mark your calenders: available March 7-April 11.

* Picture above from the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2010 runway show

Comments (0) Oct 21 2009

Good architecture never goes out of style. If you happen to be in the New York area, make a day trip to the Guggenheim because it won’t cost you a penny. October 21 marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of a the renowned Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the museum in New York City with a characteristically organic image in mind. He went with the outlook of “a curving wave that never breaks.” The New York Times called the design “a war between architecture and painting in which both come out badly maimed.” Well, looks like the original design was a success. Unique and incredible- the museum is a landmark that should be on every American’s bucket list.

Special exhibitions on display now: Kadinsky; Pared, Gold: Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Roni Horn; Intervals: Kitty Kraus; Gabriele Munter and Vasily Kadinsky, 1902-14: A Life of Photographs

1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173

Comments (0) Oct 20 2009

Thanks to the revival of faux fur, you can add some high-class style to your winter wardrobe without breaking the bank or facing the threat of a PETA attack.  Try channeling these oddball style icons whose fur coats became as memorable as their “unique” personalities. 

Edie Sedgwick pranced around Andy Warhol’s factory in a ballet leotard and leopard fur coat.  Although we do suggest wearing more clothes, you can try her rebellious style with this saucy jacket from Forever 21.

Gyneth Paltrow looked oh-so-cool while sporting a fur coat in Wes Anderson’s film The Royal Tenenbaums. You can look fabulous (and much less dreary) in this affordable yet luxurious coat from H&M without hurting a furry friend.

“Little” Edie Beale clung to her aristocratic background by dressing the part even after losing her marbles. This retro coat from Urban Outfitters is 40’s chic and cruelty-free. 

Faux fur is hot, real fur is not. Please be kind to animals.

Comments (0) Oct 18 2009

This year you don’t need to parade around like Harry Potter, a sexy nurse, or Tinkerbell to get in the spirit of Halloween. Show your fashion sense all the way from your bones with these Etsy picks:

-There is a large skullection of necklaces to cater to your spooky taste, $25

-Perhaps Willy Wonka’s x-ray?. Trick or treat tee, $25

-You clearly have beauty and brains with this perfect Halloween accessory. Bag of knowledge, $70.

-For all the mama’s boys at heart… Psycho t-shirt, $22.

Comments (1) Oct 13 2009

The modern day Cinderella and her BFF Fairy Godmother have reached a whole new level in 2009. Introducing Le Rituel, a deliciously indulgent collaboration brought to you by the shoe guru Christian Louboutin and the French champagne house Piper Heidsieck.  You can purchase a red-soled Louboutin glass stiletto along with your bottle of bubbly in honor of the 19^th century French tradition of drinking champagne from a woman’s shoe (mmm, tasty).  It will be sure to make all wicked step-sisters jealous, although we can’t guarantee it will get you out of housework. Available for a limited time from Colette starting October 26th.

Just make sure to finish your glass before the carriage turns back into a pumpkin, k?

Comments (0) Oct 09 2009

Several of fashion’s prominent offbeat designers sent their models strutting down the runways of Paris fashion week adorning some rather peculiar coiffures. Although the focus should always be on the clothes, a few hairstyles seemed to take the spotlight. Vivienne Westwood gave her models tall flaming locks, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons chose clown coifs, and Marc Jacobs went with the ‘fro for Louis Vuitton.

Vivienne Westwod

Comme des Garçons

Louis Vuitton

Fortunately all three of the designers have experience dealing with crazy hair…

Comments (0) Oct 06 2009

“I’m a big surrealism fan,” says the designer whose lobster logo is a tribute to the movement’s favorite crustacean. “I love the madness of it and the freedom to do silly things.”

Be they triple-tiered shoulder pads covered in Swarovski stones, audio headphones with embedded metal spikes, or Kiss-painted doll head headbands, his extravagant designs blur the boundaries between accessories and art. Halley has been pushing it to the limit for the last fifteen years. Not only has his wearable art been featured in exhibitions, he was the first designer to ever stage an accessories runway show during fashion week in Paris.

His creative playfulness has made him the go-to guy for outstanding embellishments both on stage and off. His work ranges from performance pieces for Madonna (an oxidized metal necklace using Indian-inspired trimmings) David Bowie (orchid-shaped feather earrings) and most recently Beyoncé (a crystal degradé bodice designed by Thierry Mugler), he also does custom designs for us normal folks if you have the discretionary dough.

Comments (0) Oct 05 2009

Rio de Janeiro is officially the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games after an International Olympic Committee vote in Copenhagen. Residents of South America’s largest country often claim that God is Brazilian and, if you believe the propaganda, the 2016 Rio Olympics will be nothing short of heavenly.

In honor of the occasion, let’s take a look at some victorious looks from the past.  The Beijing 2008 games were showcase to a new era of designer-made uniforms including this preppy Ralph Lauren ensemble made for the US teams:

These Polish athletes were looking chic at the opening ceremonies in flowing red dresses with matching peep-toe shoes and bags:

Perhaps China deserves a gold medal for managing to find a red blazer big enough to fit the towering basketball star Yao Ming:

But no one could look cooler and more patriotic than Mary Lou Retton in her American flag leotard during the 1984 Olympic games where she put the US gymnastic team on the map:

Who will take home the fashion gold in 2016?

Comments (0) Oct 02 2009