Furries Love Fabric Row
Pic from a Sigur Ros message board. If you want it down, say the word.
… good to know! Have to make a furries costume with SPH’s on the quick? Check out furries tips tour of Philly’s Fabric Row.
You’ll be glad you did.
Project Runway Episode Three: The Week (Almost) Everything Was Ugly
Is it just us or is Sandra Bernhard really freakin’ annoying? Maybe it’s a generational thing, or the distraction of her weirdly squashed face, but for someone listed on Comedy Central’s greatest standups of all time, she seems to be lacking in the humor department. Ya know where else she’s lacking? Fashion knowledge.
At least Natalie Portman had that eco-friendly shoe line, Sandra Bernhard just has that friendship with Madonna a few hundred years ago.
But alas, this is not about guest judges. This is about fashion design.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get a whole lot of fashion this week. Instead, we got shit-tons of ugly clothes and a couple hot little ditties. Let’s take ‘em one design at a time.
This little asymmetrically hemmed frock is courtesy of Blaynelicious. It looks like he took a poly-cotton turtle neck and stapled some birthday party streamers on it. Ewlicious.
Daniel used what appears to be gold lame to make a toga. Now let’s consider this week’s challenge: make a “going out” outfit inspired by NYC. If his model was headed to a disco in NYC, then everything’s gravy.
Nina Garcia thought Carmen Miranda would like this dress, made by the elfin Emily. It looks a tad unfinished, but it certainly wasn’t the worst of the bunch. Unfortunately Heidi & Co. didn’t see it that way and Emily was eliminated.
Jerrell made this gown. Now we’re not exactly 24-hour party people over here at PW Style, but we’re sociable enough to know that the unnecessary train of this dress would drag on the floor of even the swankest bar in town and be destroyed instantly.
Joe’s a dad. And we aren’t saying that having children has totally fucked his sense of design. What we’re saying is that he probably doesn’t go out a lot because he’s busy wiping snot from the noses of his rugrats. If he did go out, he would know that no self respecting young woman in 2008 would wear this dress.
There’s nothing particularly unique or special about Suede’s sleeveless button-up dress. He styled it well with great accessory and shoe choices, but the garment itself looks eerily similar to a $28 Old Navy dress from this past summer.
This photo does no justice to the hot little number Terri (aka Donna Summer) designed. Inspired by graffiti and street art, her fabric is a perfect representation of her inspiration. The dress is completely backless and pairing it with wide-flared black pants was absolutely genius. She probably should’ve won tonight’s challenge.
The best part of Keith’s dress is Michael Kors reaction to it: “[Your dress] looked like toilet paper caught in a windstorm.” We’d have added the word “used” in front of “toilet paper,” but yeah, good call.
Kelli’s been our fave for the past two weeks, but there is just way, way too much going on in this outfit. We get that she’s got an edgier, punkier look, but this actually looks painful to wear.
Swear to god. There were nuns at my Catholic grade school that looked less matronly than this. Jennifer was in the bottom two and if we were Emily, we’d be pissed that she got to stay. This girl better count her lucky stars that someone took pity on her, because her designs have been a little too Cleaver-esque for Bryant Park.
Okay, okay. A small break from the fashion bashin’ for Korto’s design. Her wide-legged halter jumpsuit is wearable and classy. And more importantly, should’ve been in the top three.
This is actually painful to type, because Leanne is so irritating with her lack of confidence and her raggedy hair, but this is a great design. This two-piece shirt and skirt combo has the appeal of looking like a dress with the bonus of being able to switch out the top for a completely different look. The skirt is expertly executed and for that, we give it up to Leanne tonight.
Leatha Lova Stella made this lace-up studded Hot Topic knockoff. And this has absolutely nothing to do with her designs, but it appears that someone dropped a major hint to Stella, because she’d clearly set her make up gun on whore for her confessionals this week. Hate to break it to ya, sweetie, but now you just look old and slutty. (Pictures will be posted as soon as they’re found.)
And finally, tonight’s winning design, courtesy of Kenley. It’s all right, if you’re into wearing your grandmothers curtains and accesorizing with the ballet tutu you wore in third grade.
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Challenge: Bright Lights/Big City
Guest Judge: Sandra Bernhard
Winner: Kenley
Loser: Emily
PW Style Blog MVP of the Night: Screw the designers. Tim Gunn gets it this week for apparently working for free for the entire first season. And for being a total hardass this season.
Ropeadope
“My Muse is a Woman… Mother Nature.”
Ropeadope is branching out! Better known for tees, they’re now offering hoodies, dresses and accessories.
Featured above is the Bear Hugz vintage hoodie that’ll only set you back $44.00.
“The rebellious little bird, fragile in its ways and delicate in her adventures; evades gravity and explores the greatest blue heights. She pauses on beauty only to launch upward into the unexplored expanse.”
Available in asphalt and silver.
The Unbound tank: $38.00 available in Asparagus and Pink
Unbound scarf: $22.00 available in Asphalt and Grass
Check more designs at Ropadope.com!
Global Girlfriend
Global Girlfriend specializes in fairly-traded apparel and accessories hand-made by women and communities in need. Get the same shit available at big boxes without the empty calories of supply chain management.
Free us from these chains! With cuteness!
“Store your jewels in style with this beautiful silk jewelry roll hand-embroidered with funky geometric shapes. Available in your choice of Mint or Orange, the roll opens up and reveals pockets for storing valuable jewelry. A strap in the center will also keep your rings in one place. There is also a bigger pocket for more storage if needed. When storing, simply tie the roll up and you’re done.”
Bollywood Cosmetic Bag: $18.00
“Funky and fun, straight from Asia’s version of Hollywood – it’s Bollywood! Classic films where boy meets girl, they fall in love, are faced with incredible obstacles — then they sing, dance and find a happy ending! These kooky cosmetic bags feature stills of love scenes from Bollywood movies and are finished with dazzling metallic ric rac trim. Each bag is lined with plastic and has an inside pocket and zippered top. Even more fun, each bag means a better life for the women who make them! Very kitsch and very kind!”
Beaded Masai Bangle Bracelet: $14.00
“From the village of Usa River near the city of Arusha in north-central Tanzania, Gertrude Protas Kitia uses the ancient art of Masai beadwork in both traditional and contemporary designs and techniques. Gertrude designs these bright summer bangles using traditional Masai patterns, but the twist to this bracelet is its recycled core. The women of Gertrude’s craft cooperative collect rubber tubing from the local motorcycle mechanic, which in turn forms the base for elaborate beading. The bangles are both firm and flexible with porcelain beads wrapped on the recycled tubing. These colorful bracelets uplift your spirits while uplifting Gertrude and the women she supports! Available in Turquoise, Yellow, Black, Red, Green, or Multicolor.”
Confetti Stone Cuff Bracelet: $24.00
“Bold, beautiful, and boisterous, the Confetti Stone Cuff Bracelet shouts to the world your affinity for color, dimension, and style! Countless multi-colored stones and ceramic beads come together in a gently stretchy matrix awash with fun and flair.”
For more information check out www.globalgirlfriend.com
Catsploitation Alert!
I’m afraid so. If I promise you nothing I promise you this: I will search through all the bad cat videos out there (and there’s a lot!) and post only the finest videos of our furry friends being angry/silly/goofy/proof of God.
Update: I just found out my friend Matt shot the video! I had no idea he had Catsploitation video aspirations, so random!
FroogleLust: Elsa Schiaparelli
Presented here is a fabulous Russian inspired Faberge Egg Pendant Necklace with matching bracelet and drop earrings with screw backs. The pendant is actually double sided like an egg and framed in a gilt rope design with filigree balls. The venetian glass ovals actually have infused gold in the glass when fired. Get it at Rubylane. Lust.
Some days I need to purchase some Elsa Schiaparelli more than others. Yet another laptop-browser that both elates and depresses at the same time. Froogling really amplifies the human condition. Or at least the human condition of being broke. That one class in meditation has not freed me from my earthly desires.
Deco Egyptian Style Glass Drops necklace available at Trocadero. I absolutely can’t pull this off.
Black and blue glass necklace at RMS Jewels. For that special tall slender beautiful person in your life.
Absurd? Hot? Find out here.
I’m saving this one for after my first nervous breakdown.
Behold the TV Lamp
TV lamps were everywhere for about a decade. When television became the centerpiece of the typical household, there was a general belief that watching television without a source of ambient light in the room damaged your eyeballs. So people bought lamps specifically to put on the top of television sets, to turn on while watching for ophthalmological health.
For some reason, they’re usually glazed animals. Sometimes mermaids. Often panthers. Sold! I need one.
The greyhound.
This Asian one is rad.
The panther-lover special.
Holy shit! Not giving the link to this one because it’s mine. Go find your own vintage California pottery TV lamp of Spanish dancers!
Some are pots AND lamps. Dig it.
Lotta wagons, too.
ReadyMade’s MacGyver Challenge
ReadyMade’s MacGyver Challenge–it’s been going on for years–is awesome. Long an ardent supporter of using “MacGyver” as a verb, the monthly Challenge asks readers to come up with innovative ways to upcycle mundane objects.
This month’s edition on jewel cases (anyone still have those except music editors?) has been extended and the prize is nize: Bumbershoot tix and a bicycle.
Deets here.
Project Runway Episode Two: Suede is a Bisexual Sagittarian
First, let’s set the record straight. We here at PW Style don’t hate Suede. Sure, his hair is technicolor and he talks about himself in the third person. And he may or may not be a big ol’ crybaby. And he maybe dresses a little like a certain deceased Nirvana member.