One would think that in all of this time I would have had no time to veg out and watch any and everything fashion related. Well, friends I am a multi-tasker and the internet is wonderful for aiding you in the pursuit of procrastinating and working at the same time.
I have fallen into yet another reality tv trap to say the least. After watching all the episodes available of the Bravo Project Runway replacement The Fashion Show I was sucked into Season 3 of Project Catwalk (UK Project Runway). The first few episodes were a bit tedious as they are with most reality tv fashion shows including PR. (Make an outfit out of your roommates' clothes, make an evening gown out of a t-shirt) But after the first few the series got interesting and I fell in love. Objects of my affection? Jasper Garvida and Ross Hancock. Jasper's designs are simultaneously couture and street. They are beautiful, creative, and full of umph. I yelled "work!!" several times at the computer while watching his clothes come down the runway. Ross reminds me of Marc Jacobs a little bit (he looks a little like him in my opinion) and a couple of his designs made my mouth water just a tad, ok more than a tad. For some reason there aren't a lot of photos from the season floating around the net but thanks to two bloggers, Penny Lane of "Penny Said" and whomever is at the helm of "Project Runway Fix", I have something to give you an idea of the fabulousness I encountered.
Jasper:
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This outfit that he made for a challenge where you had to forecast the next big trend by reworking vintage items (you know I was all over that) was seriously beautiful, edgy, and yummy in all the right ways. The styling? LOVE. And if I were like one pound my body would be all up in that dress. I would wear it to death every chance I got. Coincidentally, i was flipping through the July Vogue and discover that Marc Jacobs has a jacket similar to this one in his current collection. Is Jasper now working for Marc? Dunno but the jacket he made for the show = love.
Ross:
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My favorite Ross design was from the same challenge. I'm sad that he was not in the final 3 because I know he would have brought it. (with a capital B) The black and yellow makes me happy and I could see myself wearing that dress out for drinks with friends. The detail you can't see is the little kimono style flower applique to give it a little pretty uplift. It is absolutely funky, chic, and something I would totally wear.
I'll be posting some pics this week from my latest ambush thrifting trip. I must have seriously been channeling Michael Jackson when I went into Goodwill b/c I came out with two wonderful beaded/sequined pieces. I also was able to add to my eel skin purse collection with a stunner that reminds me of the Gucci bamboo bag. I could not believe my luck, especially when the store was closing in ten minutes when I walked in. But then again you know, the force, its got a lot of power.
