"I want to be a living work of art"

Marchesa Luisa Casati uttered these words in regards to her outrageous fashion sense. She caught every eye of her public. She was rumored to walk two cheetahs on a leash, and wear snakes around her limbs as jewelry. She almost died from an electric shock due to a wardrobe malfunction, when there happened a short in the circuit of her literally electric outfit. The Marchesa was born into luxury in Milan, and died in London in poverty. Though her extremity was probably due to a personality disorder and large amounts of opium, she remains to this day a muse to designers. I believe that the inspiration surrounding The Marchesa is due to her impeccable understanding of what fashion is. It is a "living work of art". I think mass production and trend following has drained this idea and every bit of art from the purpose of fashion. Anyway, she has a really great style. A few of these photos were taken by renown Man Ray who was equally inspired.

Transformer Fashion Show

This is one of the craziest pieces of fashion runway. Hussein Chalayan, who I mentioned in a previous entry is fascinating. I think this collection is a beautiful testament to the personalities our wardrobes can demonstrate

First spring Wish List

So Here are the things that I want now to start progressing into spring. The sandals are VPL x LD Tuttle...of course. I thought since I have a fall pair and a winter pair may as well delve into the new season with a spring pair. They are BEAUTIFUL in person! The nude leather strip at the top of the foot really elongates the leg.
The white skirt is by Helmut Lang and has a large slit up the side with a tad bit of rouging for some needed hip flattery.
The swimsuit is also VPL. Basically I love most things VPL. I think the copper nude combo is nice for spring/summer.
The jeans are Rag and Bone. They remind me of the cherry red Acne used for spring 2011. I love it, so here is to the bright pop of color that I aspire to attempt.
The grey print pants are actually a hazy python print, and they are slightly sheer chiffon. They are great, so cool and light.
Photos: compliments of Kick Pleat and Barneys