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Friday, April 15, 2011

You Have Got to be Kidding Me!

I can't believe my eyes!! WWD is reporting that John Galliano was just booted from his eponymous label. It was only a matter of time before the anti semitic-mouthed designer was booted from his own label, given that Dior fired him two months ago. This is the end of an era, ladies and gays. I will never again look forward to another Dior presentation or a Galliano spectacle. The amount of love and passion he put into his art will never be forgotten, and can never be surpassed. I hope he can recover so in the near future he can design again. I doubt he will come back to Dior, and no one else will hire him unless some serious ass kissing is done. Either way, unless time passes and wounds heal, putting him on the face of anything would be a terrible idea for a plethora of reasons.  



Still--how can you fire one of the most respected designers of our time? He is so Dior, so haute couture, so avant garde, so ridiculously talented that no one can ever ever replace him at any of the labels he leaves behind. Not even Tisci or Philo can fill his shoes.


Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Riccardo Tisci CONFIRMED As Dior Replacement??

Rumors have been buzzing around twitter and all over the internet today and yesterday regarding Dior's appointment of a new creative director. Riccardo Tisci seemed to have been in the forefront since Galliano got booted, and now new details emerge that might support those rumors.

Style.com editor and Harper's Bazaar writer Derek Blasberg tweeted Tuesday night "Riccardo Tisci is CONFIRMED at Dior." Since the house hasn't made any statements nor confirmed this, the question is still up in the air. Lord knows how he found out, but I don't doubt he is right. 

Another target of rumors seems to be the house of Givenchy and who it will select to proceed Tisci should he get the Dior job. Honestly, I think he can do both. He is great for Givenchy, and would be great for Dior as well. Who said he has to leave his job? Many designers have dual, even triple lines. 

Rumors are also going around about the reshuffling of the French fashion industry. Myfashionlife.com reported on March 4th,

The latest gossip claims that if – and when – Tisci replaces Galliano at Christian Dior, Haider Ackerman will take Tisci’s old spot at Givenchy, and Hedi Slimane (with help from Carine Roitfeld) will indeed take over from Stefano Pilati at YSL – despite the brand denying this news intensely.

Why would Stefano Pilati leave YSL, though? I don't get it. All we can do is wait, but the anticipation is killing me!



Sunday, March 6, 2011

John Galliano Fall 2011

I've already intoxicated you with my shpiels of John Galliano, so let's cut the crap and get to the clothes. This was an exquisite collection, again not his best, but for certain something to be proud of. He brought back the hat. I really hope head wear comes back in, it's been long overdue. The beautiful gowns and starch waistlines are what make this collection a true Galliano signature. I wasn't a big fan of the shorter dress with the patent leather coat, nor the orange and white striped disaster. The fur has go to go, everywhere. We saw it in Dior and every other collection on earth for next season. Seriously, either Faux or Pass. Animal cruelty is bad bad bad!

I was not a HUGE fan of this collection, but it did the trick. I can't wait for Spring '12!






Images Courtesy of Vogue.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Thoughts

I read this, and I really liked it. WWD's Bridget Foley compared Alexander McQueen's death to John Galliano's career hault. She really hit the nail on the head. 


"The fashion world is in shock over the news of John Galliano, his dismissal from Dior and the inexplicable behavior that prompted it. The sadness equals the shock. With everyone together for collections in a twist of timing, there’s the aura of a wake after a sudden death. May this not offend those who love Alexander McQueen, but I feel not unlike I did last year when I learned the news of Lee’s death: One of our rare geniuses, a man of unique and irreplaceable talent, has destroyed his career. Coming on the front-end of the New York shows, McQueen’s death cast a dark shadow over the entire season; Galliano’s career crash casts a pall over Paris."


:'(

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Statement

I have to say that I was shocked when I first heard of Galliano's antisemitic rants. I was upset and confused, and since this is probably the biggest scandal to hit the fashion industry since McQueen's death, I wasn't prepared. No one was, and now one of the biggest fashion houses has lost one of the most artistic, creative, and tortured souls in the industry. He is truly a creative genius, but in no way should that distract from the fact that he is an anti-Semite, and Dior was right to release him of his duties as creative director.

Who will take his roll, and who will walk the show after the models are presented is still up in the air. I am excited yet saddened to see his last Dior collection this Friday. I am not even sure the house will show his collection, or if he will show his John Galliano collection on Sunday. All we can do is wait and see what happens, but this is truly tragic.

Will he release an apology statement? With that video of him ranting "I love Hitler," I don't know if anyone will ever respect him again. I hope this was a sick joke, but no one should ever joke about such atrocities. 

The video can be seen here.





Friday, February 25, 2011

Thoughts

Okay, I have to talk about this because John Galliano is my favorite living designer. I was horribly upset this morning when I read that he was arrested for assaulting a couple and throwing around anti-semitic words. I must say I don't believe all the hype, and I read somewhere that an eyewitness said it was a very calm dispute. I don't know what the commotion is about, but things better straighten up. With Galliano suspended from Dior, what will happen during their show in a few weeks when he has to walk out? This is absurd, let the poor man go! 
I'm not one for antisemitism, but I'm sure the media is just blowing things out of proportion. To that I say, 

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Spring 2011 Haute Couture Blows Our Mind!

I am at a loss for words. Galliano always brings it with Dior..whether couture or any regular season, his shows are always on the top of our list. This Couture season was not an exception, with beautiful hair and makeup complimenting the extravagant ensembles. We are all too familiar with colored eyebrows, but the red we have never seen before! I'm also very happy Karlie opened his show. She is the luckiest teenager!

Here are some of our favorites from the house.
 

Fucking Fabu.


Okay, let's talk Chanel. Dyyying! I love everything Chanel because I love everything Lagerfeld, but some pieces in this collection he may have...skimped on. Love the beaded details, though...to die! The cut of the pants is so Karl, and the shoes are mesmerizing. Wasn't feeling the entire collection, but a lot of the pieces were great, traditional Chanel. They had some ugly models, though, no?
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Next on the list, Givenchy.  They're really missing McQueen, aren't they? Everything is so similar, but not surprising since he used to design for them many many years ago. Expect to see Gaga in one of these very soon. I do have to admit--I am very happy in the direction Givenchy is heading in. They are inventing and creating new trends, not just following them. Loving it!



Armani Prive was great, but not worthy of showing pictures, it was the same old thing. Next round!