Iris and Karl play dress up

Donatella Versace

John Galliano

Karl Lagerfeld

Rei Kawakubo

Sonia Rykiel

Carolina Herrera

Vivienne Westwood

Iris Strubegger

This is an editorial from March 2010 issue of Harper's Bazaar which was shot by Karl Lagerfeld featuring model Iris Strubegger. Titled "Designer Double Take", it sees Iris dressed up as the ultimate maestros of fashion such as John Galliano, Rei Kawakubo and Carolina Herrera. Modestly, there is an impersonation of Karl as well.  The last image is Iris is practically unrecognisable whilst posing as herself. Viva the power of make-up and styling!

Miaw.

September all over again...

For me, the month of September is always associated with changes - back in the happy and carefree days of childhood, it was the beginning of school, the start of autumn, becoming one year older.  For this September I have decided to post a little timetable of exciting events that will be happening, particularly if you're going to be in London.

1 September - First day of autumn. Kiss your tan goodbye.

3 September - yours truly's birthday. I'm turning a mighty 23 (wish-list available upon request)

8 September - Fashion night out, see you there!.  Check out all the details here

8 September - Hussein Chalayan exhibition @ Lisson Gallery, the man is a fashion Einstein!

13 September - New season of Gossip Girl!!!!!!

17-22 September - London Fashion Week

Until 22 September - Vivienne Westwood shoe Exhibition @ Selfridges London

22 September - John Pawson exhibition @ the Design Museum for all of you architecture lovers

23-26 September - 100% design. Click here for more information

New shoe floor in Selfridges - Everything from Louboutin to Uggs and even River Island 

September Issue of Vogue - the fattest and juiciest of the year

A little soundtrack for the month....

Miaw.

Does it look green to you?

 In today's society we are constantly urged to recycle, re-use, be green or whatever else you want to call it.  Even though the infamous image of a cute polar bear on a tiny bit of what used to be an iceberg brings a tear or two to my eyes, I cannot say that I'm an environmentally aware person.  I have no idea if the packaging of my food in the fridge is recyclable, or what my travels between London and Cyprus have done to the ozone layer. I've recently become interested in the introduction oforganic cotton and ethically sourced materials for clothing as well the concept of being fair trade in the fashion  industry so imagine my surprise when i saw these babies:

These might look like a pair of ordinary shoes but these are actually the latest collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and the Brazilian rubber shoe brand Melissa.  Melissa has worked with Vivienne Westwood and Zaha Hadid in the past to create rubber shoes and I have always been skeptical about how long one can survive in them before being killed by blisters. I've been told that they are pretty comfortable though.  These 10 cm high heels are made out of opaque and transparent plastics and come in black, beige, caramel, lime and tangerine.  And the best part? 100% recyclable!  “Working with Melissa has been a coup de pied à la mode! I’ve enjoyed the challenge of creating a high heeled plastic shoe with all the values of my design ethos", says the designer himself.  I think the shoes are beautiful and at £160 they are a bargain and an amazing excuse to do your bit for the environment. Who can argue with that?!

 
Miaw.