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 social point of view and he uses personalities from the...
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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 watch the countdown clock run out, credit card in hand....
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Polyvore.com is great for window shopping, but the Fashion 2.0 pioneer site has also become a new medium for digital artists. Here are some of my favorites sets from an EightyJane-curated collection, “art.” Sublime by lombard8 on Polyvore.com Prince Poppycock by theamaia on Polyvore.com A little Lautrec-esque by mistinguett on Polyvore.com Sheath happens ....
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A few years back it was the owl. The wise birds were all over fashion jewelry, so much so that they became somewhat obnoxious (as any overplayed trend does). Now it seems elephants are taking a place in the spotlight. This trend seems to have swelled less conspicuously, but has the potential to be...
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Spammers can be extremely obnoxious, but as someone who’s had the task of improving SEO for clients I’m somewhat sympathic to the poor souls. If they post a comment that’s completely unintelligble or links to something totally irrelevant, then surely their contribution is quick to hit the back of my e-trash can. Every now...
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It’s true: TFC has taken somewhat of a philosophical turn in the last year or so, which is reflective of some exciting things in the works. Still, we can appreciate some pure fashion eye candy – the kind on which this blog was originally founded. This is especially true when there are lovely hi-res...
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The Paris Uniform by eighty jane A few days back from my trip to the fashion capital of the world, I’ve had a bit of time to reflect a bit on my experience. I was surprised (and maybe a little disappointed) to find that Parisian fashion didn’t seem to stand apart from the global...
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In honor of Mother’s Day I wanted to quickly pay tribute to all the moms and moms-to-be that stay true to themselves with a sense of style the persists, even through major life evolutions such as pregnancy and motherhood. I know not everyone has the monetary resources of my celeb favorite mom-to-be Selma Blair,...
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Few things have the power to pull me out of style slumber like the Costume Institute’s annual gala. Especially so, when there’s McQueen in the air. This year the ball-goers event toasted the opening of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” – and exhibition of the late designers work, which opens at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of...
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Today’s Object Of My Affection (OOMA): SUEDE AND LEATHER STRIPED BOXING SNEAKER by Superga. I’m not even into sneakers like that, but these have me feenin hard for some new kicks. They are currently half off at Luisaviaroma.com + there’s this: 20% Promo Code FR10CJBA01 on sale items. I soooo, want to snatch these...
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