Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy
Kelly, Forest, Mint…This Fall Green means GO! From top to bottom, green was a predominant color on the catwalks for Fall fashions. Shown in big doses or small hints, shock the masses with Marc Jacobs Kelly Green outerwear or perhaps add a touch with accessories from Balenciaga or Louis Vuitton. With so many shades to choose from, you are certain to find a hue perfect for you.
Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy. 1. Chanel 2. Louis Vuitton 3. Alberta Ferratti 4. Versace 5. Elie Saab 6. Thakoon
Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy. 1.& 2. Marc Jacobs 3. Thakoon 4. Louis Vuitton 5. Balenciaga 6. Versace 7. Balenciaga
Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy. 1. Chanel 2. Valentino 3. Louis Vuitton 4. Alberta Ferratti 5. Dries Von Noten
Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy. 1. Balenciaga 2. Louis Vuitton 3. Marc Jacobs 4. Miu Miu 5. Louis Vuitton Bottom: Both images Marc Jacobs
Eyes to the Sky: Color Theory...Fall is Green with Envy
Director Sofia Coppola has become a bit of a buzz name in the fashion community lately, with her quirky, elegant style garnering a steady stream of adoration from fashion’s most high. Marc Jacobs made her the face of his fragrance campaign back in 2002, Dior sought her out when it came time to direct a commercial for their Miss Dior Cherie perfume line, and she released a capsule collection of handbags and shoes for Louis Vuitton. She’s currently storming the Chateau Marmont, the infamous Hollywood celeb haven, to film her latest flick, Somewhere. In a nutshell, Coppola has been keeping herself busy lately!
The Virgin Suicides
We here at M.I.S.S decided to take a look back at the rising star’s directorial debut, the visual tour de force The Virgin Suicides. Based on the novel of the same name, the film tells the story of the five teenage Lisbon sisters who, one by one, commit suicide in their middle-class Detroit suburb. Set in the 1970s, Coppola does an amazing job of capturing the Lisbon sisters’ awkward transitions from the innocence of girlhood to the confusing - and overwhelming - stage of womanhood.
Like any good Coppola film, she pays intense homage to the period the story unfolds in through fashion. The costuming painstakingly recreates each funky detail of the 70s, from the boys’ velvet bell bottomed suits to the girls’ billowy sleeved maxi-dresses. Holly Hobbie paisley-inspired floral prints run rampant on the girls skirts, and their A-line, Chevron print dresses are nothing short of 70s spectacular. Their casual digs are just as vintage, with the sisters donning track shorts, striped crew-neck Ts, and pastel colored spaghetti strap tops. Shearling coats, vacation blazoned Ts, and chenille boxy striped sweater vests all make retro fabulous appearances as well. Coppola makes a constant effort to let fashion speak for the girls, as they fluctuate somewhere between tomboyish, little girl looks and a more provocative, skin-baring style of a grown woman.
Coppola does an amazing job of capturing the Lisbon sisters' awkward transitions from the innocence of girlhood to the confusing...
Coppola made sure that The Virgin Suicides is all about recreation...
When the girls dress up for the prom, Coppola uses the dresses to convey the girls excitement. To them at this awkward stage of teendom, dressing up in flowing prom dresses is what really makes them women. Similarly, when Lux (played brilliantly by a very vulnerable Kirsten Dunst) says good night to her date Tripp Fontaine after an especially PG-rated date with the family, her kiddish T shirt and bellbottoms give her the appearance of a confused Cindy Brady who doesn’t know her role. But when she sneaks out to Tripp’s car to experience a sexual rush of womanhood, the T is gone and Coppola has clad her in a flowing, adult nightgown in a reddish pastel. Tres sexy, and definitely very, very adult. Check out the clip below to get an idea of what I mean, and enjoy a steamy moment!
Coppola made sure that The Virgin Suicides is all about recreation. Recreating the suburbs, recreating the 70s vibe, recreating the fashion, and recreating the awkward, and sometimes painful, transition that we all go through as we realize that we have to put aside being a little girl and try to become more of a woman. Everyone, including all of us here at M.I.S.S, can appreciate that.
Side note: Coppola used her industry connects to hook up the soundtrack as well, with everything from 70s classics to this dope song by Air, “Playground Love.” Peep the vid below!
I had the pleasure of attending the press walkthrough of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion. The Costume Institute states that the exhibition “explores the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, focusing on iconic fashion models in the latter half of the the 20th century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring the fashion of their respective eras.”
Using photographs and displays featuring the works of the masters of fashion and fashion photography, the exhibit progresses through and “examines a timeline of fashion from 1947 to 1997 through the idealized aesthetic of the fashion world” as explained by Harold Koda, Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute. “With a mere gesture, a truly stellar model can sum up the attitude of her time - becoming not only a muse to designers or photographers, but a muse to a generation”
This beautiful exhibit opens to the public on May 6th in the Tisch Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and will remain open until August 9th 2009. It’s worth seeing with your own eyes, but after the jump, you can catch a sneak preview of the exhibition.
Event sponsor Marc Jacobs.
Costume Institute Gala: Rihanna in Dolce & Gabanna, Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs, Posh in Marc Jacobs
Last night was the most important night in fashion - the Metropolitan’s Costume Institute Gala. More important than the Oscars? Yes. We’re talking about all the fashion heavyweights - models, designers, and the celebrities who wear their clothes all come together to celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibit. This year, the Gala was hosted by Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss - appropriately enough, as the theme was “The Model As Muse.”
Movie stars, designers and their muses came dressed to impress and what follows below are highlights from the red carpet. Trends included lady tuxedos, big shoulders, gold and lame and lots of blue in an assortment of shades from midnight navy to 80’s teal. One of my favorites was Rihanna in a lady tuxedo by Dolce & Gabanna with gorgeous exaggerated shoulders and sleeves complete with bow tie. Another favorite was Stella McCartney’s lace jumpsuit - it’s something that I really need in my life - now (because I go to so many galas, haha).
Costume Institute Gala: Madonna in Louis Vuitton, Liv Tyler/Kate Hudson/Stella McCartney all in Stella McCartney, Kirsten Dunst in Chanel
Louis Vuitton had a strong showing with Madonna, Leighton Meester and Kerry Washington all sporting looks right off the runway. The Double C’s were also spotted on the red carpet with Kirsten Dunst, Diane Kruger and Anna Wintour all sparkling in Chanel Haute Couture. Model muse Sasha Pivovarova wore a gorgeous feather coat by Giambattista Valli that overshadowed the dress that she wore underneath - and that’s ok. She was a great example of picking one piece to shine and letting it be the focal point with understated accessories.
There were many gorgeous looks last night and I’ve chosen my favorites to show you. You can see them all on the Style website. Let us know your favorites! Take the survey below and/or leave a comment.
As you know, we here at M.I.S.S. have been lovers of getting your nails did and sneakers since, um, FOREVER! From our very own M.I.S.S. Mama’s Juicy Nails nail polish set from a couple of years back to our calender shoots featuring our favorite kicks and a matching mani, we’re thinking the word has gotten out. We were so excited to receive the “Kicks” collection from China Glaze. This recent collection from China Glaze “pays homage to Sneakerheads everywhere.” The “Kicks” collection features 12 different polish colors to coordinate with your brightest kicks! With a suggested retail price of $6.50, these budget friendly hues won’t break the bank but you’re certain to break necks when people see you rocking your kicks at your tips!
Colors include: Entourage (Celadon Green), Paper Chasing (Lime Green), Custom Kicks (Dusty Teal, Sky High Top (Vibrant Periwinkle), Fly (Red Raspberry), It’s Poppin (Salmon), B-Girlz (Peony Pink), Laced Up (Bubble Gum Pink) Sneakerhead (Cherry Jubilee), Oh How Street (Sunrise), Style Wars (Mango), Breakin’ (Creamsicle)
We pulled out some of our favorite kicks, got the team together for some “nails diding” and put the “Kicks” collection to work!
Continue the read to see more of the China Glaze “Kicks” collection in action!
The Guild show is a relatively new tradeshow that was housed in The Place at The Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Like many boutique tradeshows, Guild was a suite show – where each brand uses their hotel suite as a showroom. It’s a bit intimidating to just walk into suites but this show was definitely worth it. It was a bit heavier on the men’s offering but there were standouts like Wings & Horns, Sperry Top-Sider, SeaVees, Timo. and my new favorite – Krane. I was walking through the hallway and spotted a mound of leather bags, cases and totes in a corner. From the moment I saw them, I had to put all shyness aside and walk into the suite – I’m so glad that I did. Krane began as a leather and cotton goods company focusing on bags, and later expanded to include outerwear, plackets and accessories. Founded by Ken Chow, his design pedigree is a testament to his ambitious design and impeccable attention to detail. Ken studied at FIT and later interned for Marc Jacobs and Cloak before returning to his native Toronto, Canada. His soft-spoken manner, art background and humility translate into subtle, intelligent design.
Read the full story to see more pictures and learn more about the collection.
Pan Am may not be “America’s airline to the world,” but it’s still around making their most coveted and iconic of former products – travel bags. Pan Am holds a special place in pop culture from the The Beatles’ 1964 arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport aboard a Pan Am Boeing 707-321 for their legendary appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show to the glamour of their flight attendants. Its history comes from a time when travel was a luxury and only the elite could afford to travel by air. When “getting there” was not just a means to an end, but part of the joyful experience of traveling. Carrying on this tradition are husband and wife team lead by Mary Elizabeth Barenborg. They have revitalized the Pan Am brand as a premier brand company – using Pan Am’s rich visual heritage as a platform for the luxe line of bags.
The Pan Am collection is split into several collections. My favorite, by far, is the signature collection. The signature bag is based on the travel bags that passengers used to receive with the purchase of every ticket. Since these bags are no longer “free” they’ve been upgraded and feature more design details including extra pockets, better fabrications and more styles. With access to a very well documented archive (Pan Am’s ad agency of over 55 years donated their entire archive to Duke University – consisting of over 5 million pieces of art!), the new designs remain true to Pan Am’s heritage, while offering updated performance features. Oh, and remember that Pan Am Marc Jacob’s bag from a few year’s back?? He bought these Pan Am bags and screen printed his logo on the back!
Read the full story to hear about the other collections and see more photos. Read the full story
Colette is easily one of the best curated boutiques in the world so it should come as no surprise that they have a host of products perfect for expressing your love (or like, or crush, or whatever) this coming Valentine’s Day. From Uslu Airlines polishes and lip glosses in the perfect reds and pinks, a heart shaped mouse that says “I Love You” every time you click it, and a stamp that burns “I Love You” into your toast, Colette has something to bring a little love and light into a day that can sometimes cause sadness. Some of my favorite pieces are purely for Valentine’s Day though - Marc Jacobs’ collection just happens to be built around hearts. His dress of cascading hearts is adorable and the pants and the ballet flats are too cute! All of these Valentine’s Day goodies, as well as a many more, are available at Colette and here on the Colette website.
If you’ve spent any time on M.I.S.S., then you know how we feel about the choice of Madonna for the Louis Vuitton campaign, and her range of poses. That said, we always love a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a photo shoot and product campaign. You get to see Madonna and Marc Jacobs interact, hear about how Marc chose Madonna, and see the gorgeous array of Louis Vuitton bags and accessories just waiting to be plucked for use in the shoot. “I Die!” Read the full story to see more stills.
I had the pleasure of attending the press walkthrough of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion. The Costume Institute states that the exhibition “explores the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, focusing on iconic fashion models in the latter half of the the 20th century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring the fashion of their respective eras.”
Event Co-chair Anna Wintour.
