Gothic: Dark Glamour

For those who are living in Manhattan, oh how I envy thee! Starting the 5th of September, the Fashion Institute of Technology is having an exhibition dedicated to gothic fashion....a first in the fashion world! The exhibition will feature pieces from McQueen, Galliano, Lacroix, Costa, Lagerfeld, Tischi and many more. Here are some pieces which will be exhibited :D

Som bor du på Manhattan, jag avundas dig! Den ska Fashion Institute of Technology varar värd en utställning på 5 September. Utställningen heter Gothic: Dark Glamour. Det är en första i modevärlden! Den ska utställningen presenterar skapelser av McQueen, Galliano, Lacroix, Costa, Lagerfeld, Tischi och mera. Här är någon av utstyrseln från utställningen :D

No under 18 models for David Jones' catwalk

Do you remember young Gabriel Maddison who was chosen as Gold Coast Fashion Week ambassador at the tender age of 12? And 14 year old beauty Monika Jagaciak who was opted out of the Rosemount Fashion Week this year? Finally, the fashion industry is showing more concern about the welfare of our teenage generation. David Jones has imposed an under-18 ban for their upcoming summer fashion parades. Good on them! I agree that models should be at the very least 16 to be able to handle the harshness of the modelling and fashion industry. Like many jobs, modelling requires a vast amount of maturity and while I'm not saying that under 16s are immature, they can easily become targets of abuse and exploitation. Plus, being exposed to the current heat of the waif thin look, it would not be too good for them unless they are able to handle the pressure. Tell me what you think :) Hugs!

Minnas du den ung Gabriel Maddison som var valt som ambassadören för dem Gold Coast Mode Veckan. Hon var 12 år gammal. Och skönheten från Poland (14 år gammal), Monika Jagaciak, som dra tillbaka från den Rosemount Sydney Mode Veckan. Modenäringen aktar sig den ung generationen äntligen. David Jones har belagt en under-18 bann för deras sommar mode parad. Grattis David Jones! Jag enar att fotomodell bör vara minst 16 år gammal. Modenäringen har månget tryck och fotomodell behöver en väldig mognad. Ung flickor kan vara missbrukat och exploarterat med lätthet. Där är trycket för den benig looken och är inte bra för flickor som kan inte handerar trycket. Vad tycker du? :) Kramkram!

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24063934-5007192,00.html

Monika Jagaciak

Gabriel Maddison

MIMCO Shoes

MIMCO has just started their own brand of shoes. For those new to the fashion world (quite like myself!) MIMCO has been in Australia for 10 years, providing fashion lovers with bags, jewellery, hats and winter layers. Headed by Amanda Birskin, their brand of shoes will be due to hit stores in August :)

See more MIMCO here

Gothic, Dark Glamour #2: Comme des Garçons

And for the second featuring designer for the upcoming Gothic, Dark Glamour fashion exhibition in New York...I present to all my lovely readers Comme des Garçons...
For those who know French, Comme des Garçons actually means "like boys". Headed by Rei Kawakubo, this label has over 200 boutiquesworldwide. I musk say I love her creations, especially the dresses. Funky!

Gothic, Dark Glamour #1: Boudicca

I just read some fashion news. In New York in September, there will be a gothic themed fashion exhibition. Some of the designers involved include Couture prodigies like Galliano, Gaultier and Alexander McQueen. Apart from that, the show will be showcasing stuff by Anna Sui, Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Boudicca and heaps more. I will be putting up photos of creations by these designers to give you all beautiful people a taste of what to expect :) Hope you'll enjoy them!

Gothic: Dark Glamour NY
Let's start with Boudicca

My picks from the best 100 looks from Fall RTW '08

New York Times have put up a list of the top 100 looks from the Fall RTW 08. I checked them out and out of the 100, here are my picks!

See all 100 here

Underground Empire

Finally! A place for Newcastle's lovers of goth and alternative fashion to shop (apart from The Rock Shop, that is) :) :) :) :)
Recently opened at Kotara, they provide Demonia boots, corsets, band shirts, jewellery and lots more! I'm going to pop by for a visit this weekend. Can't wait!

Add: 150 Charlestown Road Kotara

www.myspace.com/undergroundempireaustralia