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i-D Magazine’s The Making Of “Pretty Young Things”

F.A. — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:47:23 +0000

Arlenis, Chanel, Jourdan, Sessilee by Emma Summerton–let’s just say that every casting director in NY and in Europe wants to get their hands on these bright young things.

WWII Fashion, Dedicated to Brad Pitt, ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and Grandpa

F.A. — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:03:04 +0000

Last night there was a premier of Tarantino’s new film ‘Inglourious Basterds’ in NYC. In case you’re wondering, the title is misspelled on purpose and we have the picture of the soundtrack street ad to prove it (snapped it yesterday on the corner of Houston & Broadway, next to Crate & Barrel). The movie’s starring Brad Pitt (who’d allegedly running for a mayor of New Orleans) and we can’t wait for it to open because a) we heart a Tarantino style bloodfest, b) the hype sounds convincing

Besides, the 1940’s World War II style has always been our favorite. German label Hugo Boss permanently claimed their name to gestapo uniforms while American fighter pilots wore A2 flight jackets made by Eastman Leather Clothing. While going through some fashion catalogues, we’ve discovered historypreservation.com, which sells authentic army clothing from 1941. You might want to check it out and tell the boys.

USAAF, USN & USMC Leather Flight Jackets 1927 – 1947

Buzz Rickson’s x H. P. A.’s WWII Four-Needle, Loop-Wheeled Sweatshirt, Tank Destroyer Forces, 1930’s- 1940’s Four-Needle, Loop-Wheeled Sweatshirt U. S. Air Corps

Rough Wear Clothing Co. Type B-5 Winter Flying Helmet, USAAF Officers’ Khaki Crusher Cap

“The September Issue” Coming August 28!

F.A. — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:23:52 +0000

The much talked about Vogue documentary is coming out next week and the reviews have been scathing! The Post went as far as to call Anna Nero and point out her “daddy issues” . Meow

This peek inside the star chamber is juicy viewing on a number of levels. It’s a psychological portrait of Anna, powerful female executive, mother, daughter, perfectionist. It’s a front-row seat at how the albeit-impeccably-turned-out-but-sausage-nonetheless gets made at Vogue

Stay tuned for the Letterman interview coming up this week as well.

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

F.A. — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:06:25 +0000

Okey this is a bit sentimental of me, but I’ve just noticed today that the iconic DKNY mural on the corner building at Houston and Broadway which for 20 years had been marking the entrance to Soho is now officially gone, finite, grayed out, pasted over…

End of an Era: 600 Broadway sans the DKNY sign. Sigh

Abercrombie & Fitch purchased the building, 600 Broadway, sometime last year. It is currently been prepped for a huge Hollister store opening later this summer, serving up the “flirty casual clothing for adventurous California lifestyle.” (Seems a bit misguided considering there’s a Uni Qlo and about 10 American Apparel stores within a stone’s throw away… but what do I know?? )

I really hope they use this opportunity to do something worth-while with the side of the building, maybe invite a few famous street artists and have them bomb it, beautifully, California style… if they do that, I might even give it a chance and walk in haha!

Biker short, Bodysuits and Motorcycle Jackets for Fall

F.A. — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:21:10 +0000

We here at f.a.d. love Alexander Wang’s look books, his team never misses a chance to make them look like a hip editorial (more designers should do that!). AW’s fall collection looks like something Riccardo Tisci would dream up for Givenchy, hard-edge, skin-tight leather pants, motorcycle jackets and bodysuits, but we’re ready to rock that look again and again!

Alexander Wang Fall 2009 Look Book

Lady Gaga “Paparazzi” Vid. Torture for the ears but feast for the eyes!

F.A. — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:41:35 +0000

To Do: Steal Anja’s Look For The Summer

F.A. — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:22:20 +0000

Tired of nudes and neutrals of last year? We are and we’re taking matters in our own hands–mastering the liquid liner, getting new jewelry, and wearing red plaid and tiny shorts! (Mmhmm, can’t let all the sit-ups we did last winter go to waste!)

Fashion Twits You’ll Want to Read

F.A. — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:23:58 +0000

There’s a lot of good blogs and twitterers out there but here’s a few that are consistently brilliant, and, dare we say, spot on:

Women’s Wear Daily twitter feed takes the number one slot — smart, sassy, and they have front row, VIP access to the most important fashion events… instant fashion gratification in a text message.

We’re also signed up for reporter Derek Blasberg’s updates from socialite fetes and fashion shows. He’s in Venice right now, tweeting in perfect prose:

Again, in bed before the night is over. Walking home as revelers only appear. I’m blaming jetlag, but the deeper fear is that I’m old. Tear.

If Truman Capote were to twitter, that’s how he’d do it …

Oh and if you ever want to read the adventures and random musings of a spoilt (but still somewhat genius) Russian girl about town (mostly Downtown) — just follow our tweets

Cheerio!

YMRE / Patrick Demarchelier / Vogue Paris April 2009 / Style by Carine Roitfeld

F.A. — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:16:00 +0000

Vogue Russia – December 2008

F.A. — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:22:00 +0000

This blog’s been needing an injection of Mert & Marcus. Here they are, doing études with Naomi in lace, latex and furs. Bet that shoot went kind of like this