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Jul 09
Film is a medium that has always inspired my sense of style. For this reason, I am so excited for this weekend’s screening of The Films of Kenneth Anger at Cinespia. Even better is that he is going to be there in person. I was devastated when I missed him at the Hammer’s “Occult Month” so here’s my chance to redeem myself. Maybe he’ll even induct me into the O.T.O.
These are some of Anger’s images that I found particularly inspiring while digging around for some clips. I think I might have spotted that sequence coat at Balmain and that cage on Lady Gaga recently. Maybe I’ll see you there this Sunday? Here’s some info to further entice you:
Beautiful, erotic, phantasmagoric, the films of Kenneth Anger are a national treasure. Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Marianne Faithfull, Anton Lavey, and a parade of other 60s luminaries collaborate on this collection of short films . They range from rich mystcal imagery and visual essays of psychedelic color to insider documentary footage of bikers and a glittering love letter to early black and white film. Please join us under the stars for this very special screening with one of our most legendary filmmakers.
Cinespia should have included the word occult somewhere in that description but I’ll let it slide. Erotic? Satanic? Under the stars in a cemetary? You can count me in!
LABELS: Aleister Crowley, Avant-Garde Films, Balmain, Cinespia, Eroticism, Film, Kenneth Anger, Lady Gaga, Satanism, the Occult
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Jun 09
Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs looks so amazing in July’s music issue of Elle Magazine. I’ve always loved her and the bad. Her performances on stage are probably the best I’ve ever seen.
LABELS: Balmain, Elle Magazine, Karen O., Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Apr 09
It is easy to lose focus with the constant barrage of disposable fashion, competing luxury goods, and huge sales, but this past week I was reminded how fashion is a true art form that we ourselves have the ability to constuct and re-construct. Instead of throwing down your next fifty bucks willy-nilly, take a look at some of my new favorite things.
1. Basic Circle Lens/Slow & Steady Wins the Race [Golden Age]
Slow & Steady is one of my favorite concept clothing labels. Not only are their designs amazing but they’re incredibly smart. I was so psyched to see their glasses being carried on Golden Age’s new webstore. It is not every day I am in Chicago so I cannot wait to shop Golden Age’s online collection. Visit this Store!
2. Studded mini-skirt/Balmain [net-a-porter]
If you have a pulse then you know every blogger has been going ape for Balmain. But like most of us you don’t have $7,000 to drop on a skirt next week. What I suggest is that you make your very own studded mini-skirt a la Balmain. Oh, they’ll understand. I am going to get working on mine – I’ll post it when I’m done.
3. Mini Black Straw Hat/Chapeau Claudette [Pixie Market]
I recently discovered Pixie Market via Fashionista, and I just died for these mini hats! I’ll be ordering this one by Friday, mark my words. Who doesn’t want a bit of Mary Poppins in their wardrobe?
LABELS: Balmain, Chapeau Claudette, Chicago, D.I.Y., Golden Age, Mary Poppins, Mini-Hats, Pixie Market, Slow & Steady Wins the Race, Sunglasses
