Band of Outsiders 2009 Fall/Winter Collection Lookbook was shot by designer Scott Sternberg (who recently tied with Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli as the CFDA’s menswear designer of the year) with a sun drenched iconic Polaroid-aesthetic. Sternberg took indie pin-up boy Jason Schwartzman to Chinatown in LA, and the filmic style of the shoot works perfectly with a collection that was inspired by the young idealists from the 1967 film Le Chinois by Jean-Luc Godard. Sternberg has a knack for pouring big names into the smallish pieces that make up his collection; most notably Kirsten Dunst, Marisa Tomei and Sarah Silverman for his Boy by Band of Outsiders women’s line.

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Fashion, portraits or advertising, Los Angeles based Diana Koenigsberg’s work is really original and carefully choreographed, with color in the starring role. Utilizing vibrant colors and geometric shapes, she photographs her subjects in scenarios that are simultaneously elegant, highly stylized, ironic, humorous and poignant. Diana, Thank you for your beautiful work !! via MargeCasey + Associates

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Ex gay pornographer and now beloved fashion photographer Jeff Burton has collaborated with designer Kris Van Assche on a series of advertisements for Van Assche’s latest mens range. The spreads, shot earlier this year within an L.A. laundromat are strongly influenced by … Read the full story

Beautiful Winter 08 Collection by Plain Gravy – This is just a little preview – You will be able to see the full collection in NY next week – Appointments and inquiries at Cyana Lab Showroom ( Ani Tzenkova )

3:33 Footwear is a brand new footwear line from L.A. Created by pro skater Andrew Reynolds and his creative team, the 3:33 brand is simple and looks fucking awesome on the feet.

It’s kind of a cross between a house slipper, moccasins, and an old pair of your favorite sneakers all mashed into one line of shoes. 3:33 is showing right now and will be available in stores really soon… Here is a preview of the different models.. Add them on Myspace and show them support..

Society for Rational Dress, notably one of the best brands to come out of LA in the past 3 years has been able to maintain its integrity and aesthetic since designer Corinne Grassini’s launched in 2005. After studying pattern making at Central Saint Martins in London Grassini moved to LA to start her brand, which initially consisted of leather shoes, than bags, and now a full Read the full story

Fashion web Magazine ( a Print version is also available but rare to find ) The Blow Up has a lot to watch on their website…
Here is a ‘Project’ they did with the famous Adicolor (paint it urself!) by Adidas – Just Beautiful !!

Have a look and spend a lil’ through the beautiful fashion spreads and models they feature…Enjoy

I couldn’t resist bringing up this photo from the Spellbound editorial out of V mag’s November 07 issue. The Styling is absolutely phenomenal in this shot and I dont think I have ever seen a more fabulous coat. Few words can measure the greatness of this shot so I’ll leave it to the viewers to indulge.
Coat by Giorgio Armani, boots by Marjan Pejoski

Womens’ design category winners Alexander Wang, Elise Overland, Lyell’s Emma Fletcher and Michael Kresse, Reyes’ José Ramón Reyes, Wayne by Wayne D. Lee.

Mens ‘ category winners Alexander Galan, Oliver Helden, Paul Marlow, Matthew Sandager, and Melissa Vail of Loden Dager. Read the full story

I’d like to do a Review on Epic Firm, this brand has been around for a year and a half and you will heard more about it really soon with their new collection… Their style is what we can call ” StreetWear Chic ” with some military touch, based in NY, where the design studio is working on the fall/winter 08. You can buy few pieces online at Cyana Boutique and soon in some of the premium shops in the US.

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Personally, I love the models that are purely models, and not model/actress or model/anything. But, Gemma Ward will be strutting her stuff on the red carpet in Berlin, for the world premiere of her movie “The Black Balloon.” The movie was selected for the “Generation 14 Plus” youth competition of the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, which will run Feb. 7 .

Above is the new Georgio Armani cell phone ad. Agyness Deyn is the model in the picture, but doesn’t she look alot like Christy Turlington? She looks great, but she also looks ten years older. Amazing what makeup can do, since Agyness Deyn looks nothing like herself in the ads.

Ad season is coming up, and I’m excited to see some beautiful fashion campaigns. Quick update, M.I.A. is the face for Marc for Marc Jacobs and Olga Sherer is the model for the Lanvin ads.

LA Menswear label Endovanera ( Yes, it sounds like end-of-an-era) is an up-and-coming line that you’ve got to take notice of now. David Michael Hershberger and Mitch Moseley make up the design duo that utilizes precise tailoring techniques defining their old-school American vibe. Their F/W collection is in large inspired by vintage military garments. Double breasted shirts, and tapered pants, subtle details in the form of hand-sewn buttons, curduroy pockets, contrasting liners, ribbon trim; all cloaked in dark cottons and wools sums up the Fall 08 aesthetic for Endovanera.

FotoDecadent, a cool website where you yourself can post avente-garde fashion photography. The most important rules are no amateur pics, no advertising, and no pics that don’t have to do with fashion.

Debonair Magazine posted The Most Controversial Ads in Fashion History. Sex, advertising, and fashion have always been intertwined, but it’s interesting to see how ads continue to challenge the industry’s level of acceptance. American Apparel is really leading the way, with there ads continuing to make my jaw drop. ( Have you not seen their billboard with the girl bending over in a full length jumpsuit and no panties? )

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