Who’s that man with the snow white hair coming down your chimney… could it be…. Santa Karl?

Hopefully he brought you something in his quilted leather sack of presents this year.

Happy Holidays from The Pop Couture!

Comments (1) Dec 25 2009

… two fashion loaded movies.

After you’re done opening presents and stuffing your face this week, check out these stylish films in theaters Christmas Day.

A Single Man

Famed designer Tom Ford makes his directorial debut in style along with a production team from Mad Men- need we say more?  Your eyes will be delighted with Ford’s bold imagery and sixties era costumes, but the story based on Christopher Ishwerwood’s 1964 novel about a man who loses his life partner will pluck hard on those heart strings.  Be sure to bring an extra hanky.

Nine

The director of Chicago is back with a new star-studded musical about an Italian film director going through a mid-life crisis as he struggles to create a new work and balance the many women in his life.  Check out stars like Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard sing and dance their hearts out in everything from shimmering gowns to sultry lingerie numbers. Ciao bella!

Still looking for some last-minute gift ideas? Naturally we suggest giving a fabulous flick to the fashion lover in your life. Here are a few suggestions to get you started….

• Funny Face- Audrey Hepburn plays a fashion model in 50’s Paris… ’nuff said.
  
• The Seven Year Itch- Marilyn faces the wind in her iconic white dress.
  
• The Devil Wears Prada- Anne Hathaway lives the dream/nightmare of every young fashionista.
  
• High Society- Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Grace Kelly sing and dance in the height of style.
  
• Marie Antoinette- Sofia Coppola’s dazzling piece about history’s most famous victim of fashion.
  
• Annie Hall- How Diane Keaton made menswear look cool.
  
• Breakfast at Tiffany’s- Pretty sure this needs no explanation.
  
• Clueless- A true time capsule of 90’s fashion… good, bad, but always amusing.
  
• Les Parapluies de Cherbourg- Catherine Deneuve looks chic as can be singing with an umbrella.
  
• My Fair Lady- The only thing that can distract from the jaw-dropping costumes is perhaps Audrey Hepburn’s Cockney accent in the film.
  

Comments (0) Dec 20 2009

Connie Lim, a new and innovative fashion illustrator, has created a series of “fashion playing cards” that are sure to suit you. Every hand is money with these stunning cards. Be sure to also check out her imaginative online portfolio full of sweet designs. It’s a sure bet.

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Comments (0) Dec 14 2009

Oy gevalt! Mervis Diamond Importers is introducing the first ever diamond dreidel that features .96 carats of diamonds, hand-set in gold and platinum. Happy Hanukkah to the “chosen” recipient.

Comments (0) Dec 08 2009

Window displays can get pretty darn creative, but the Birkin bag pushers at Hermès may have taken the cake here. This innovative display, created by Japanese designer Tokujin Toshioka, may be the greatest art installation ever to grace the facade of a retail store.  If you happen to be in Tokyo between now and January 19th, get blown away by the windows of Maison Hermès. If you can’t make it, just enjoy this YouTube clip instead.

In case you didn’t already have a reason to covet their famed scarves…

Comments (0) Dec 06 2009

You won’t find designer Ara Jo sitting in a rocking chair knitting like your grandma. The brain behind Lady Gaga’s famous “boning dress jumpsuit“ makes fashion futuristic with outrageously creative designs. To gain Miss Gaga’s attention, you’d have to be a lightyears ahead of fashion. We wouldn’t recommend wearing her frocks to an office holiday party, but maybe it’s the perfect ensemble for a trip on the Enterprise, or just save it for a later date… say… sometime in the 31st century.

Comments (0) Dec 03 2009

… who is the fairest of them all? No, not the queen, and not even a a fair skinned beauty with hair as black as ebony. Looks like  Thakoon’s dazzling mosaic disco heels is the vamp victor. So when winter gets bland, jazz up your night with these shiny show stoppers. Oh, and the prince? Well, that is in the bag, but don’t say we didn’t warn you: wearing these might attract 7+ drooling dwarfs. How do ya like them poisonous apples?

Comments (0) Dec 01 2009