There’s been more play with layering and weaving together of fabrics as opposed to the normal cut-and-sew for the past couple of seasons, as seen at Gucci and Herve Leger. Most prominent with the basket-weaving details for the Fall/Winter 2010 collections are present in ThreeAsFour and VPL, in which it takes on a delightfully strange and hairy twist…

It deeply brought to mind one of our favorites, Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir a.k.a. Shoplifter. The Icelandic artist and fashion designer is best known for her intricate and eerie hair sculptures (i.e. Bjork’s Medulla’s album cover).

For more info, check out:
threeASFOUR
VPL and
a.k.a. Shoplifter

Images via style.com & shoplifter.us

NYFW F/W 2010: 6 Favorite Looks from 6 Favorite Collections

Images via style.com & elle.com

I remember spotting Katie Gallagher on the streets a year ago and wondering who this fairy-like creature waif was. She turned out to be a designer, of course. RISD-bred and with apprenticeships at Anna Sui and ThreeAsFour under her belt, she has a very clear and amazing vision, one that is very ethereal and dark, and takes place in the forest where you’re surrounded by a pleasant mix of cute and creepy woodland furry animal friends.

Her show titled “The Heart of The Woods And What I Found There” took place at the Soho Grand February 15, 2010 where she presented her “mini-me’s.”

Visit Katie Gallagher online: katiegallagher.com

RIP.

WW† is back in 2010 and Jesus has been walking…

The rebirth has been imminent within the movies (Antichrist, Angels & Demons), jewelry, and most recently the Paris Men’s Fashion Week.

To be particular, Jesus walked the runways at Blaak and Givenchy. Blaak’s “Exodus” show opened up with an ominous feel with a rather large crucifix and with the adornment of crowns of thorn. The Givenchy “Jesus is Lord” tee-shirt is sure to be the new Christopher Kane’s Gorilla tee or its Topshop’s variant in Crocodile tee version. Both shows, by the way, complete their look with patent-leather Jesus sandals.

Amen.

1. Mark Fast SS2010
2. Blaak F/W 2010 Menswear
3. Harmon vest; available at Oak
4. Tom Binns necklace
5. Per Annum Manhattan Diary 2010: gold-edged weekly planner

Blessing us with fashion that draws from goth, glam, bold, raw elements and translates into a more sophisticated look is Priestess NYC. Well designed, constructed, and fitted, Priestess NYC is the happy ideal for those of us in search of a look that’s charismatic without being overly dramatic…

Designer Cody Ross characterizes his label’s aesthetic as a blend of “transgression, kitsch and street-style.” Part ‘80s revival, part futurism with a smattering of goth-glam, Priestess NYC incorporates urban-girl cool with a contemporary take on vintage punk. Richly textured and in a range of kinetic colors and prints, the looks embody an off-beat sophistication and are polished, nuanced and highly directional.  Luckily for his male fans, the designer offers some unisex pieces as well.

A-listers and pop-icons Bjork, M.I.A., Natalie Portman, and Katy Perry have already been spotted wearing the label which is available in progressive boutiques around the world.  Prices range from $100-$650.

For more info, check out http://www.priestessnyc.com/
Or contact Info(at)priestessnyc[dot]com