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Erwan Fichou has a photography series entitled “Dog Wool”. The series captures the portraits of people posing with their pets and wearing coats or sweaters that resembles the fur of their pets.

In fact, the sweaters are made from the fur of their own pet dogs. The hair, once recovered after brushing, is carefully preserved until the necessary amount for knitting is collected. The hair is spun into balls of 50 grams by a specialist, before returning the fabric via mail to the owner. The hair is then used to construct the garment.

If you want to be in with this fashion trend and wear your dog’s fur, you can contact Doumé Jalat-Dehen to make a sweater for you.

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Watching almost every ad campaign as they unfold right in front of our own eyes, we can say that a great ad campaign is one that captures the interest and curiosity of the viewers without resorting to needless sex, violence, blood or aimless shock-advertising.

Their latest ads by Concept, Turkey shows shoppers as newborns with the delivery doctor holding them upsidedown. The ads use the tagline, “Are you ready to be reborn?” The ads relays a message that experiencing the Harvey Nichols fashion line is unlike any other fashion experience you’ve had before. Once you put the clothes on, it’ll be as if you were reborn.

Nowadays, we can rarely see ads that are genuinely clever and witty and Harvey Nichols belong to one of the few brands who create ads with essence. I can still remember my first post about their Fashion Statements ads, the models are with big balloons that knocked down all the people around them.

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I am loving the SS09 Chanel collection. There is something quirky, modern and refreshing about it, that is still very Chanel (of course!).
The reinterpreted plaid pattern is a refreshing twist on the classic Chanel prints. The technique involved in creating some of the structures (i.e. above right), is also modern and chic.
The evening wear were divine. I love the more relaxed silhouette throughout the collection- much more forgiving for all body types. The black dress here (left) is actually one of my favourites. The upper part, with the sheer fabric makes it modest yet subtly provocative at the same time- very classy and elegant. The white dress (right) is admittdely not the most flattering shape on the runway, but there is just something very intriguing about the play on volume and the delicate floral details here.
Then there were beautiful tiered tulle dresses fit for a fairy princess. Ok, the cape (left) is a bit too much with that dress, but the bolero (also a hot item on this runway) is the perfect compliment to the heavily tiered dress on the right.
Onto accessories- see what I mean by quirky, with this vertical classic flap bag (left)? The leather shopping bag (right), is perfect and very clever for the whole “street” theme of the show, but I hope they’re not planning to sell it in stores. Otherwise some misguided soul might just buy it and become a walking advertisement- and not even the good kind!
It appears that the peep toe bootie (left) is definitely here to stay for another season or two…. I guess I better get used to it. It doesn’t look too weird here. And the feathers here (right) creates just the perfect dramatic effect for the runway, but they’re definitely not suitable for rainy/muddy/humid weather. Luckily, the shoes look gorgeous without the feathers as well, and I’m sure Karl will be commercial minded enough to produce them without the feathers for the stores (or maybe they will be attachable!).

One thing I’m unsure about though are the two tone stockings featured throughout the show. It looks a bit like Karl is trying to put a new spin on the much over done legging trend, but I don’t know, the spin is not that new and it cuts the model’s legs off in an unflattering way, making them look short. The stockings on his F/W 08 runway is way better.
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We’ve only got 24 days before Halloween! I think it’s high time to look for the hottest and fashion-inspired Halloween costumes. Well, the search is over as I present to you the new Halloween costumes by Party City, they are heavily influenced by what we see on the fashion runways, in the movies and on TV. According to Melissa Sprich, Party City Merchandise Manager of Costumes and Accessories, they have taken the best of fashion influences and shaped them into a finest costume collection yet.

Party City has led the Halloween costume industry by collaborating with designers and manufacturers to incorporate the latest fashion and pop cultures trends. For a start, Snow White, Tinkerbell and Wicked Witch of the West have undergone a couture makeover. Their designers have created the trendiest costumes for this year’s Halloween season that features sleeker silhouettes, softer fabrics and hot, must-have accessories.

Women are not the only ones who will enjoy the style flares this coming Halloween. Party City has also costumes for girls, boys and men. Batman:The Dark Knight, Star Wars: Clone Trooper, Transformers and Iron Man are among the top costumes for males. High School Musical’s Sharpay and Gabriella and the sensationally-popular Hannah Montana are expected to be the favorites for girls.

Visit the Party City website for a sneak peek at this year’s most popular Halloween costumes and trends.

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Back on the Paris runway, we have the YSL show. I must admit, when the rest of the fashion world applauded Pilati for his first collections, I was still a bit hesitant about them. It just wasn’t quite the Tom Ford era YSL style, I associated YSL with (that was the era that motivated me to become a hardcore business woman just so I can wear them!). It’s taken a while, but I think I’m finally warming up to Pilati! I am loving his minimalistic, oriental inspired collection. It is simple, wearable but still feminine and elegant.
I am loving the subtle black prints and the more relaxed but still structured silhouette of the collection, which is still very flattering. The whole super cinched, fitted and tailored thing is getting old. This is modern and refreshing.
One of the biggest thing on this runway are these lattice mesh shoes. The fashion world is loving this child of gladiators sandals and boots. Personally, I am not so sure. I didn’t like the whole gladiator thing to begin with. And if I think that boots with peep toes are unnatural, these are definitely out of my comfort zome. It kind of reminds me of those jello mesh flats that were popular a while back. I do like the metal lattice heels though. That is really modern and cool looking, just not the rest. Maybe it takes getting used to?

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Fringes boots, flats and pumps, bags and accessories are extremely fashionable this season. Pocahontis-style, with tassels and fashionable fringing on fall’s shoe-boots and winter footwear, and summer slingback sandals are very popular.

Gucci’s fall 2008 collection shows hobo shoulder bags and Russian Cossack-style long fringe-tassel boots with flying leather fringes on them. Fringed boots are the defining feature of the trend, with other details like studs and tooled leather adding to the crafty, bohemian feel.

From pendants to scarves and tassel belts, there is a big amount of products to choose from if you just want to get dressed in the trend.

Some say we have to blame Kate Moss for fringed obsession. She loves moccasin boots so much that it caused them to stay on the fashion top.

Paul & Joe Neo fringe high-heeled sandals, $600 and fringed gladiator sandals

2-Layer suede boots from Bebe demand attention in this high fashion.

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Fringes boots, flats and pumps, bags and accessories are extremely fashionable this season. Pocahontis-style, with tassels and fashionable fringing on fall’s shoe-boots and winter footwear, and summer slingback sandals are very popular.

Gucci’s fall 2008 collection shows hobo shoulder bags and Russian Cossack-style long fringe-tassel boots with flying leather fringes on them. Fringed boots are the defining feature of the trend, with other details like studs and tooled leather adding to the crafty, bohemian feel.

From pendants to scarves and tassel belts, there is a big amount of products to choose from if you just want to get dressed in the trend.

Some say we have to blame Kate Moss for fringed obsession. She love moccasin boots so much that it caused them to stay on the fashion top.

Paul & Joe Neo fringe high-heeled sandals, $600 and fringed gladiator sandals

2-Layer suede boots from Bebe demand attention in this high fashion.

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After giving a sneak peak of her Spring 2009 collection to fashion editors last September, Abigail Lorick launched her collection in Gossip Girl’s latest episode (The Serena Also Rises).

Ten pieces from the Spring 2009 collection are presented in a runway show that includes Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) as she strutted a catwalk for Blair Waldorf’s mother, Eleanor Waldorf’s.

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After giving a sneak peak of her Spring 2009 collection to fashion editors last September, Abigail Lorick launched her collection in Gossip Girl’s latest episode (The Serena Also Rises).

Ten pieces from the Spring 2009 collection are presented in a runway show that includes Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) as she strutted a catwalk for Blair Waldorf’s mother, Eleanor Waldorf’s.

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