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FASHION ADDICT DIARY: June 2006
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

The Miu Miu Movie

If you ever wondered whether it's humanly possible to walk in these platformed boots without straining your ankles this Miu Miu movie answers your question. And while you wait for the model to trip watch Andre Leon's front row routine as he prepares to escape at the end of the show. Made us miss the fashion week...
We'll wear them regardless, strained ankles or not.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

And another spoon of Kate Moss..

Is it us or the Fall campaigns are generally better quality than the Spring ads? Burberry's new Kate Moss/Stella Tennant blitz looks so much more upscale than the 70's colored Gemma Ward againts the Union Jack spread from Spring'06. What's more suprising is that their collection has improved too.

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Dolce Gabbana Summer 2007 Show

Is now playing on dolcegabbana.it Their fall campaign already has too much drama. Did Annie Leibovitz have something to do with it?
We think he died from excessive use of direct historical references.
Cliche, Brute?!

Friday, June 23, 2006

If You're Gonna Ride...

This gingham Dolce dress (that is now readily available in the blatant knock off section of Forever 21) looks really cute with the oh-so-trendy pasty skin. But the red Lanvin belt is where it's at. For more Numero ed go to F.A.D. Myspace >>>
Remember to wear your SPF 35 | Photo from Numero # 74 | Photographer Matthias Vriens

The Flashback

Who knew one piece bathing suits and leather stirrups are such a staple . The good thing is only Snejana can wear that combo.
Vogue Paris. July 2006 | Black Body | by Peter Lindbergh

Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. British Vogue. May 1990
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Sartorialist Does Milan

Did we tell you that the Sartorialist is going to Milan to work his Canon at the mens shows next week? And you know what to expect from this scenario - all those impeccably dressed and groomed Italian men! You don't want to miss that. >>> Say hello to Senior Dolce and Senior Gabbana from us, Sart.
On Michael Bastian's invitations is the photo of Bastian's dad in high school. Aw. How sartorial is that?

The Sister Act

Gemma Ward's elder sister has a completely different nose than Gemma. I smell a nose job.
Sophie Ward is 5'11'' and is the talk of London right now

Monday, June 19, 2006

Thigh Envy

Posh may be a skank but she has amazing legs. This photo will keep us in the gym for weeks. See y'all there...
Thighs. Real or Fake?

Friday, June 16, 2006

Push It!

F.A.D. Myspace has been adding some really beautiful friends these last few days. Now we know why parents everywhere are so concerned.

The Preview

The champion of a disposable camera Juergen Teller outdoes himself in the F/W Marc Jacobs ads: everything about them is so bad it's awesome. Way to apologize for being overhyped and hype it up even more.
Marc Jacobs F/W 2006 ad | Jennifer Jason Leigh | Photographed by Juergen Teller

Project Runway Dish

Macy's is going to replace Banana Republic as the sponsor of Project Runway Season Three. Apparently H&M also considered the partnership but at the moment they are too busy expanding on the West Coast. So, to sum it up, we have Macy's, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn. Two out of five isn't bad. And maybe it'll help Macy's repair its soiled rep.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Alright, you got me to pay attention

I was losing sleep here trying to put my finger on what's so unsettling about Hilary Rhoda. Now I know. She reminds me of my childhood. This cover looks just like the Otto catalogue from the early 90's. Meisel is really trying to bring you back there, isn't he?
Vogue Italia | June 2006 | Hilary Rhoda | By Steven Meisel

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Pimping with the best of them

Did I tell you that F.A.D. myspace needs new friends?

Monday, June 12, 2006

Fishbelly White. Yey or Nay?

As a person who most frequently responds to visual stimulation I often find myself living by Steven Meisel's photoshoots. Inane, I know. So in 2004 I went this color bronze. I looked like a smoldering Brazilian, right off the beach. It was mystic tan, of course. Nobody in their right mind would get this fried for real. But right now, I can't get enough of this vision - an albino corpse in complicated whites. It remains to be seen whether anyone has been able to successfully pull this off without all the retouching. You decide:
WHAT'S BETTER THIS SUMMER?
Pasty
Dark
Somewhere in between
  

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Keep That Helmet On, Baby

You know how some people just look tacky in everything? That is certainly the case with Lindsey Lohan. See it for yourself in July issue of Harper's Bazaar.
This is a terrible waste of Balenciaga, Ms. Bailey

Friday, June 9, 2006

Tip Off

$150 Marc Jacobs handbag extravaganza has begun. I think I was the only one who walked out of the store without one. Bargain hunting is so middle class.
Guess it's not so secret any more, is it?

Is Anyone Out There?!

We've been meaning to ask you this long time ago, people.

HOW OLD ARE YOU?
14-17
18-21
22-27
28-32
33-37
38-43
43+
  

The Ultimate American Apparel Ad

If the barely dressed nubile schoolgirls on American Apparel billboards weren't enough now you definitely won't be able to get those running shorts out of your mind. Steven Meisel turns to Jane Fonda's workout videos for inspiration in his new editorial for Vogue Italia. Raquel Zimmerman has never looked so good.
Good times!

Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Costa Wins The CFDA Award

We are incensed. The man makes sheer chiffon skirts for fall and gets away with it. It seems all you have to do to score the CFDA award is to remake last year's floaty dress trend in shades of white and the award is yours. Kind of like what Banana Republic does... On the upside, Costa does try to make flattering clothes. And Marc Jacobs? Well, he knows how to make a decent quilt bag.

Monday, June 5, 2006

Rainy afternoon. Steven Klein photo exhibit. East Hampton.

Art Gallery Dame: (appearing out of nowhere) I can tell you're in faaashion... It's your chain... (meaningful pause) We know the difference between a chain and a CHAIN...
Fashion Addict: (determined not to give out the store location) Thanks.
Art Gallery Dame: Are you familiar with Steven Klein?
Fashion Addict: Yes, I'm a big fan. I love the horses ...
Art Gallery Dame: They ARE works of art. Much better in print...
Fashion Addict: They are ... (reflectively stares at the photographs)

Art Gallery Dame: So, what do you do?
Fashion Addict: Umm... I'd rather not talk about it... (lowers the tone) I'm very superstitious (makes big eyes)
Art Gallery Dame: Ohh I understand. Best of luck to you, my dear.
Fashion Addict: Thanks... (Quick exit)

Like Oh My Gawd! It's "The Hills"!

Summer TV is shaping up to be quite a bitch fest. We have Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Project Runway, and The Hills - a reality tv show documenting the adventures of a Teen Vogue intern. The show has a bouncy hip hop soundtrack to ensure the ultimately suburban feel... That and the really cheap highlights of the protagonists.
Anyone watch?

Friday, June 2, 2006

The mystery of Audrey's dress uncovered

It's from the queen of Tokyo catwalks - Tsumori Chisato
Eskimos are the new polka-dots


thanks to Martin Webb

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