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Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2010

March 9, 2010
Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2010

The final Alexander McQueen collection designed by the label’s founder was seen in Paris today. Just sixteen pieces were shown to an intimate guest list in a gilded room at Francois Pinault headquarters. Though the collection was short, the impact was enormous – both because McQueen delivered a stunning couture-like pieces with immaculate embroidery...
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Sans Lohan, Ungaro Still Sucks

March 8, 2010
Sans Lohan, Ungaro Still Sucks

After just one savagely criticised collection, Lindsay Lohan has been dropped from the house of Ungaro like the hot, carb-filled potato Estrella Arch above clearly never eats. The Spring 2010 collection that the tabloid star contributed to via “artistic direction” not only flopped critically, but caused stores like Neiman Marcus to drop the label...
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Academy Awards 2010: Fashion Outlook

March 3, 2010
Academy Awards 2010: Fashion Outlook

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are just days away, and as per usual the main event for the Cult will be the red carpet (especially since there’s no music this year!). Here a little of what we hope to see nominated actresses wearing. The following. is excerpted from the Pinkertons Shoppe Blog. BEST ACTRESS Meryl Streep, “Julie...
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Fashion is a Sport: Burberry’s LFW Blitz

February 24, 2010
Fashion is a Sport: Burberry’s LFW Blitz

I’ve spent plenty of time in my personal conversations and on this blog defending fashion as an art. But now I’d like to propose that fashion is also a sport. And in that sport Christopher Bailey is London’s star quarterback. For the A/W 2010-11 shows live streams are a common thing. But yesterday Burberry Prorsum...
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Project Runway Irina Shabayeva’s First Real World Collection

February 15, 2010
Project Runway Irina Shabayeva’s First Real World Collection

Winning a reality TV contest is definitely no guarantee for real-life success, but a few smart winners have turned their 15-minutes into genuine, respectable careers. Project Runway Season 6 winner Irina Shabayeva hasn’t quite proven that she’ll be around for the long haul, but she showed that she can produce a collection as well...
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Remembering McQueen *VIDEO*

February 11, 2010
Remembering McQueen *VIDEO*

See the playlist below for 18 shows from Alexander McQueen, dating back to 2005. Get your own piece of fashion history: Shop clothing and accessories for men and women by Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories Zappos.com is proud to offer the Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories: You’ll howl over this hauntingly...
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Menswear Trend 2010: Grey Days Ahead

February 8, 2010
Menswear Trend 2010: Grey Days Ahead

From dusty aluminum to deep charcoal, grey is the biggest neutral of the Fall/Winter season. And designers aren’t just using the cool hue as a background to make colors pop: male models were literally doused in grey from top to bottom. Sportswear, three-piece suits, and onsies alike – all were crafted in grey then...
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Investment Vestments: Spring Couture 2010

February 2, 2010
Investment Vestments: Spring Couture 2010

Another season of Haute Couture has just closed and the fashion ultra-elite are placing their orders. The market for the highest form of fashion is smaller than ever these days, with a mere 200 women bestowed with the means and access to don the most honored vestments of the Fashion Cult. My how I...
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Alexander McQueen Men’s A/W 2010-11 *VIDEO*

January 20, 2010
Alexander McQueen Men’s A/W 2010-11 *VIDEO*

Another amazing show from fashion genius Alexander McQueen. His collections are the epitome of apparel meets art and shows like this support that fact. From a distance, the print that covers every inch of the walls and runway looks as frilly as a paisley print. But look closer and you’ll see that the pretty...
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Mens Fall 2010 Trend: Contrast Sleeves

January 20, 2010
Mens Fall 2010 Trend: Contrast Sleeves

This Fall menswear designers want stylish males to mix it up with contrasting sleeves on their blazers and suit jackets. In looks with a monochrome palette, sleeves get some extra shine by being crafted in a different fabric and/or color. The trend, which seems to lend itself to an increased casual vibe, is also...
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