Category Archives: fashion
Sunday evening tribute
I rarely advocate the buying of any particular item in multiple colors, unless it’s my favorite pens (RSVP and Gelly Roll), or ribbed tank tops. Ribbed tank tops are a truly foundational garment. They’re an easy under-layer to wear in … Continue reading
Not so fast, fast fashion!
Friday night my friend and I went to the mall to see a movie, but ended up at Target instead. Having taken a fairly major spree on serious things at the mall earlier in the week, more shopping was off … Continue reading
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PR 3: Menswear!
Heidi & Co. over at Project Runway have really set the bar high for challenges this season. This week the challenge was to design menswear – and not just for any man, for a football player! At first I felt … Continue reading
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PR, 2: Let Them Have Bitten!
It’s only the 2nd episode and people are already getting emotional. Who are the softies? Ricky, Chris and Carmen. Ricky was really shaken up about being in the bottom two after the first round of judging and speaking to the … Continue reading
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Project Runway Season 4!
Tonight was the season opener of Project Runway, Season 4. As is expected they put together a cast of visually interesting contestants, complete with at least two (2!) asymmetrical haircuts. Interesting moments: in the opening montage of video introductions Kevin … Continue reading
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Seoul: the Play by Play
Day 1: (September 10) The Arrival I arrived at my hostel in Hyehwa around mid-afternoon… and no one was there. I thought this was fair because I told the hostel owner I wouldn’t arrive until 5, so I just waited … Continue reading
NYT – "Before Models Can Turn Around, Knockoffs Fly"
“Before Models Can Turn Around, Knockoffs Fly” This New York Times article is one in a growing chorus of complaints from American designers that lower-end retail stores are copying their clothing. The Council of Fashion Designers of American (CFDA) is … Continue reading
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The truth about Japanese fashion
Do you want to know the truth about Japanese fashion? Here it is: Pantyhose are IN! in in in in in. Japanese women looooooove them some pantyhose. They wear it every day. Do they wear pants, or even stockings in … Continue reading
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Americana
I was in Kichijoji earlier today, just chillin, ambling towards Tower Records when I happened upon a J. Crew. !!! I was so surprised and so pleased. Gap is all over Tokyo, and I’ve seen a couple of Banana Republics, … Continue reading
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Fashion Week at #606 Claire Fuchu
I just watched the final episode of Project Runway and I feel so inspired. I really liked Laura Bennet’s line, and a few pieces from Uli inspired me as well. Both of the women, Jeffrey and Michael had very distinct … Continue reading
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