Drag Queen Fashion Shows – John Galliano Men’s SS 2009 Show (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) John Galliano is well known for his eccentric designs, but on his men’s spring-summer 2009 ready-to-wear collection show in Saint-Denis during Paris Fashion Week, Galliano really upped the ante. The runway… [More]

Chanel at the Grand Palais

Karl Lagerfeld needed a dramatic space to show his Chanel collection for the fall, so he chose the Grand Palais. The huge space made the enormous gathering of the fashion elite seem insignificant when compared to his runway showing.  The master showed suits, embroidery, chiffon, and evening wear.  Most were in the subdued colors that will be so fashionable this fall. Tweeds with belled skirts, bunchy cap sleeves and rolls of material at the waist or hemline were very striking.

When showing in the Grand Palais—a soaring dome of a space capable of dwarfing an enormous audience and miniaturizing any runway—Karl Lagerfeld had to exaggerate to make his theme carry. Thus, a 50-foot set was craned in to announce the season’s keynote: in this case, a vast multilevel stack of steel-gray tubes, suggesting organ pipes.

The video above shows the exuberant set design at the show.

Hummingbird Fashion – The Protege Collection (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) Project Protégé was created in Italy through the vision of Franca Sozzani, Editor of Vogue Italia; an idea that sees some of fashion’s most prominent figures identify and mentor promising, talente… [More]

Collage Photo Prints – Versace Fall 2008 (VIDEO)

(TREND HUNTER) A look ahead to Versace Fall 2008 is an inspirational push provided by Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs. A photoreal montage of Versace-esque textiles and references printed on a colorful backdrop evokes a strong mental image that is functional & flirty.

The bonus is that this pattern is impeccably engin… [More]

Top 37 Nerdy Fashions – Geek Chic (SUPER GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) It’s time to face reality: geek has become chic. Being computer savvy is no longer just for nerdy computer lab dwelling geeks, it’s a must for anyone who will see success in the wired future of tomorrow.

People are celebrating their geekiness in a variety of words, from geek chic apparel to ul… [More]

St. Tropez Chic – Christian Dior Resort 2009 (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) John Galliano could not have injected more eye candy into the Christian Dior Resort 2009 collection, shown earlier this week. He wasn’t just showcasing a line of fashion, he put on a real performance, tantalizing all the senses of attendees like Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Charlize Theron … [More]

Dual Heel Shoes – Alexander McQueen’s Geisha-Style Footwear

(TREND HUNTER) These shoes were designed by Alexander McQueen, and look as though they were inspired by the recently popular, traditional Japanese Geisha look.

I have to say I have never seen anything more hideous than this double-planked aberration.

“I’m surprised he actually got a model to wear (and probab… [More]

Furry Couture – Rabbit Theme at Japan Fashion Week (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) Tokyo is recognized as an international fashion capital, but the Japanese are also known for an affinity for all things cute. A combination of the two was evident at Tokyo Fashion Week earlier this month when models walked the runway wearing gigantic rabbit heads.

In Japan even adults are fascinat… [More]

Neck Scarves, Plaid & Page Boy Caps – Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2008 (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) Dolce & Gabbana is one of the most respected Italian fashion labels, and the designing duo behind the label didn’t fail to disappoint at Milan Fashion Week this February.

D&G;have a heavy influence of fashion, even beyond their own high end designer label and luxury pricing. Domenico Dolce and Ste… [More]

Thigh High Zipper Boots – Rick Ownes Flares Out (GALLERY)

(TREND HUNTER) Rick Owens added a new twist to retro bell bottoms by giving a pair of boots, not pants, a modern twist.

The designer added black leather boots to pieces like skinny jeans to create the illusion of flared pants. They looked as though they could be zipped up again for a less dramatic look. Some oth… [More]