You Can't Have It, But You Can Watch It Walk Away

For some reason there was a big hubub about Resort this year. Resort is supposed to be exotic vacation clothing for rich people. I, like Stella McCartney, think Resort is silly. It gives fashion more exclusivity and pretension.

However I was a big fan of YSL's extremely classic "spring" collection this year (aka Resort).





One may even conjure up images of YSL classic Le Smoking (from the first photo). This collection is diaphanous and timeless. But all-too Resort. Because I, on my student salary will never hope to own one of these babies. But I can certainly watch it walk away.



Love you, mean it

Emily


photos borrowed from High Snobette - touché?

this is how i think it would feel...

I get this rush of excitement when watching this video that Garance Dore posted about the Alexander Wang show the other day. The video captures the excitement of backstage and the music gives me that feeling deep down in my stomach- the one where you know you know it isnt the time or place to dance, but you just might have to. 

JUMP for the video:

(sorry I cant repost it here...I couldn't find an embed link.)

love you, mean it.

barton

APAture Runway III PHOTOS !!!

So Barton & I braved the muni system (it was soo late we took a cab) to bring you our favorites from the APAture Runway III show at the SOMArts Cultural Center in San Francisco.

I think it's safe to say our favorites were Amy M. Ho and the night's star: Battalion. Amy M. Ho had a refreshingly peculiar style that was purely for show (but in that good way). With medusa-like tentacles and outrageous hats (pictured below) Barton & I were impressed (if not by just the construction alone).

Amy M. Ho:

Our other favorite was the black & white punk-rock ballroom that was Battalion. It was tough & eco-friendly. Two things we like in our women ;) Most of the fabrics utilized were bamboo, recycled polyester, organic cotton blends and cruelty-free "peace silk" (Battalion).

"The goal of Battalion is to be the modern proveyor of green luxury. Each season, [the designers] spot out the most coveted trends and source the latest eco-friendly materials that are lifestyle enhancing and socially relevant. All of the products are designed with a perceptive eye, relentless taste and a mission to make our world a better place" (Battalion).

Battalion's Collection:




Also at the event was San Francisco's own Fashionist, an unbiast SF street style blog. We love her - even if she didn't take our pictures. :(

We had fun and promise to bring you more updates of the current Bay Area fashion scene as time & relevance allows.



Love you, mean it

Emily & Barton