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Girl with a Pearl Upstaged by Jacquard Fashion

Girl with a Pearl Upstaged by Jacquard Fashion

Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring is on display at the de Young museum in San Francisco through … 2013. Like many famous paintings, the artwork draws crowds of the otherwise uninterested to gawk at it’s static beauty. People crowd around it and stare, as at some unflinching zoo animal. There’s no photography...
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A Sign of the Times: Career-Advising Infographic Enforces a Beauty Standard

A Sign of the Times: Career-Advising Infographic Enforces a Beauty Standard

After several years as an independent contractor I’m back in the market for a 9-to-5 (give or take) job. I’ve dusted off my resume and am in the midst of giving her a good polish. Yes, Her. Like any other personified inanimate object, my...
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Countdown 2012: What to Pack for the End of the World

Countdown 2012: What to Pack for the End of the World

Murmurs of an apocalyptic 2012 used to be relegated to the fringes of the mainstream. But after at least a decade of being bombarded with Hollywood movies that gave us one end of the world scenario after the other, the idea of impending Armageddon...
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Red Phantoms: Colors Cues from the Mad Men Finale

Red Phantoms: Colors Cues from the Mad Men Finale

Last night AMC’s Mad Men ended it’s fifth season with a sweeping display of somber turning points. One could feel the throbbing pain of Don’s aching tooth even through the moments of triumph. A sense of gloom weighed heavily throughout the episode, casting shadows...
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Cult Trend: Wooden

Cult Trend: Wooden

  My eyes are lately caught by wooden accessories. Glasses, rings, and things like little box clutches have a humble luxe appeal that vibes with my current aesthetic. I do steer clear of wooden earrings, though, since they have a way of further pushing...
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How Many ‘Slaves’ In Your Closet?

How Many ‘Slaves’ In Your Closet?

I have 41 slaves working for me. That is, according to a survey taken on slaveryfootprint.org. The web app uses pretty graphics and a slick interface to query visitors about what they eat, what they own, and how they live. At the end you...
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Posh PVC?

Posh PVC?

Last night in Los Angeles stars from the music industry filed into the Staples Center for the yearly popularity fete. Having given up on the awards portion of these shows long ago, the red carpet is usually my main event. Of course this year...
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Celine & the Case for Closet Continuity

Celine & the Case for Closet Continuity

On behalf of their director Phoebe Philo, the PR team at Celine says the label’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is, simply, “a continuation of the Céline wardrobe.” How refreshing! Now I’m no stranger to being seized with inspiration after taking in an exceptional book, album,...
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Resolutions 2012

Resolutions 2012

2012 Top Ten Created on ohthatsyou.com By Mary In my opinion the new year begins in the spring. The start a new calendar year, however, is also a good time to take a look around and decide how exactly you want to steer your...
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Art Spotlight: aleXsandro Palombo

Art Spotlight: aleXsandro Palombo

aleXsandro Palombo is an Italian illustrator, whom the cult knows via his blog Humor Chic. Palombo studied design at the Marangoni Institute in Milan and later launch is own line before becoming the scathing blogger his is today. The designer has a no-hold’s barred...
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Fashion Jobs Digest: January 2012

Fashion Jobs Digest: January 2012

FASHION DIRECTOR Job Location: New York, NY US Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Job Description: -Direct the fashion and accessory market editors and bookings editor -Cover fashion market for all fashion, beauty and cover shoots -Attend American runway and trade shows -Develop and maintain relationships with...
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At the Alter of Fashion

At the Alter of Fashion

Photos: plasticdisorder, thefashioncave
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Div(in)ing for McQueen

Div(in)ing for McQueen

Diving for McQueen on Nowness.com. The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn meets Alexander McQueen Creative Director Sarah Burton at the label’s Paris atelier to explore the house’s intricate, marine-inspired Spring/Summer 2012 collection in Dustin Lynn’s stunning portrait film. Displaying a love and...
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Jil Sander SS12

Jil Sander SS12

TFC has been out of the business of fashion week chasing for a time now. When a favorite walks by, however, we can’t resist posting a few indulgences. Accordingly, take a look at some cult favorites from Jil Sander SS12, which walked at Milan...
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Countdown to the Last +J Collection

Countdown to the Last +J Collection

When minimalism meets drama you find Jil Sander for Uniqlo. Perhaps it’s just that this is the final collection for the highly touted collaboration. In any case the riveting piano track attached to the collection’s mini site is enough to make you sit and...
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