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Savage Beauty
After several planned trips were cancelled, I finally made it to the Met to see the Savage Beauty Alexander McQueen exhibit.
It was, in a word, breathtaking.
By the time I arrived, much later than planned due to a no-show Megabus, the wait for the exhibit was at 2 hours. Luckily, I noticed a sign that informed me that with the purchase of membership, you could bypass the line! One membership form later, I made my way past the thongs of of people and arrived face to face with pieces I have admired for years.
The exhibit spanned his career and included pieces from even his master’s thesis, donated by Daphne Guinness from the Isabella Blow collection, up to his last collection. There was a room devoted solely to the accessories that punctuated his shows and put the finishing touches on the outfits he created. Scattered across the walls were quotes from McQueen that detailed his philosophy in general, or the particular inspiration for a collection.
What I find amazing is how he was able to take the macabre, the bizarre, the violent, and turn it beautiful – it’s that ability that makes the exhibit’s title so apt.
Not only were the gowns stunning, but also, the way he presented his clothes was singular. Videos of his most unique “fashion shows” decorated the walls, putting in motion some of the gowns frozen in front of the viewers. The chessboard of models, the dark carousel, the Kate Moss hologram.
Most of all, the exhibit reminded me of what a genius we lost. While I admire Sarah Burton and how she has continued the Alexander McQueen brand, the man himself was inspired and twisted and dark and beautiful and irreplaceable.
The exhibit ends next Sunday.
Guess Who
If you immediately recognized this as Paris Hilton, then you have a better eye than me. It took me until these photos to see any resemblance:
She’s in the new edition of V Magazine going for an edgy look that couldn’t be further from her cotton candy pink persona. The article discusses the way she shifts between her baby girl voice to her real one depending on the point to be made.
I’ve never really liked Paris Hilton, but I have always suspected that she is smarter than she let herself appear in public, trading on her looks and sex appeal rather than her intellect. It seems like she is trying to let that smarter side shine through a bit in her new reality show.
Check out the rest of the photoshoot and the article at V Magazine.
A Modern Look
I never dreamed of being a model, or even a famous actress who graces the covers of magazines. I do, however, have moments of envy when I see photoshoots like that of Emma Watson for July 2011 Vogue. The wardrobe is astonishingly beautiful, modern without being too “futuristic” and truly just shines.
Tom Ford chain-mail top. Undercover skirt.
Prada pailette dress.
Dolce & Gabbana dress. Alexander McQueen thigh-high boots.
But, if I can’t be in these to die for treads, then I am glad it’s Emma Watson. She has a striking resemblance to my childhood best friend’s sister and comes across as down to earth and sweet in every interview I have read. Also, I love that she chopped off her hair, she looks great with a pixie cut.
Photo Credit: Vogue.com
Another Hot Mama
Marion Cotillard has just confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child and is due in the spring. Soon-to-be proud papa is Guillaume Canet, the famous French actor/director. They met in 2003 on the set of Love Me If You Dare. That is going to be one seriously beautiful, talented baby. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Expanding the Beckham Brood
Congratulations to Victoria and David Beckham. They will be adding another child to their stunning family in the summer. Personally, I would love to see a little Beckham girl – can you imagine playing dress-up in your mother’s closet if Victoria was your mom? Amazing. I really love this couple – they have been together a stunningly long time for a celebrity marriage and seem to still be truly in love, so good for them!
Photo Credit: People.com
Time Flies
I don’t even know where the past 5 weeks have gone. I started a part-time job last month and just yesterday I got an offer for a full-time attorney position, which is going to tax my free time like nobody’s business (please note, I am not complaining…I could not be more grateful for the opportunity!). I certainly haven’t been using my free-time wisely anyway.
On the fashion front, I have been living in suits, so nothing exciting to report. As a legal newbie, I haven’t yet earned the right to waltz into the office in whatever I please. Starting a new job in a week especially means that I have to play it safe until I know exactly what will fly and what will not. I will be splitting my time between two practice areas, one which will require trips to the courthouse and one which will not, so until I know the schedule, more suits it is! To be honest, I don’t mind suits. It’s a uniform that is easy to throw on in the morning and I know I will be presentable. The challenge for me, as I wade further into the professional world, is to expand my suit collection beyond the basics and learn the boundaries for accessorizing. With experience comes freedom for being eccentric, both in actions and dress, in the legal world, and I haven’t earned the right just yet to maneuver outside the mold.
How do you all balance your work life and fashion preferences?
Gaga at the VMAs
Lady G doing Alexander McQueen proud at MTV’s VMAs.
Books and More Books
Out with the old…
And in with the new…
I don’t know what is better…I am officially finished with law school, but this gigantic stack of books arrived today for my bar prep course. I’m not touching these just yet, the class starts on June 1, but it’s quite daunting to see them all taunting me while I try to relax for a week! Next week is graduation and there will be plenty keeping me busy, but this week I am laying low and napping with my pups.
Lady Dior Shanghai Blue
Yesterday, the latest mini-film in the Lady Dior series was launched. Written and directed by David Lynch, of Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive fame, the film stars Dior spokeswoman Marion Cotillard as a traveler to Shanghai who is haunted by a feeling of déjá vu. The feel is distinctly Lynch, and it veers towards cheesy in some moments, but if you have an extra 16 minutes it is worth the watch simply for Marion’s expressiveness – the lady can emote! Oh, and the bag is beautiful if you have an extra couple thousand dollars to spend…
Generally Speaking
On sartorial preferences translated into various spheres: professional, casual, social, etc...
Sartorial Selectivity 