Posted by roxybina on Mar 3, 2010 in
awesome,
cool,
cute,
vintage 
During Stockholm Fashion’s Week, Bosnian designer Lamija Suljevic showed her latest collection with heavy influences by gypsies, the last Russian Dynasty, and dolls (my FAVORITE!). The heavy brocade and embroidery allow for a structured shape that makes it look so elegant and dignified. This somehow reminds me of Bjork’s album cover for ‘Homegenic’. Both look like uncomfortable Royals looking to take a dump before the next feast- Hawt! Or they just look like living dolls. These dresses are perfect for that boring dinner party. You could stash an iPod, Vogue magazine, Reese’s Pieces (E.T candy) , a couple kittens, and a pot of tea under those skirts. That’s all I need for a nice evening- I know, I’m such a cheap date.
photos: Fashion 156
Tags: bjork, ET candy, fall 2010, gypsy, homogenic, ipod, lamija Suljevic, Reese's Pieces, roxanna bina, russian dynasty, stockholm fashion week, vogue
Posted by roxybina on Nov 6, 2009 in
bad ass,
cool,
effed up,
weird 
Gareth Pugh’s Spring 2010 collection was not rainbows,glitter,sunshine and happy things like that. It was dreary, morbid, witchy, gothic, and COOL! I’m not usually a big fan of death and the stuff surrounding death , but this collection had an element of texture, futuristic inspirations and grey. Grey and black work well together, in my opinion. Grey sort of breaks up the morbidity of black and reveals a chic piece. That is why the grey and black striped dress in the second photo is my favorite! It’s like Morticia gone Bergdorf’s! The ear feathers are definitely like Bjork here. Love it!
PS- that dude above is hating this, right now.
photos: Style
Tags: bergdorf goodman, bjork, gareth pugh, goth, morbid, morticia, roxanna bina, spring 2010
Posted by roxybina on May 8, 2009 in
effed up,
weird 
Do you ever wonder what other Icelandic people are like besides Bjork? Like is she really odd or is she just Icelandic? You know what I mean?
Based on this seal blanket, Bjork is just Icelandic.( But, we still love her)
For $400 , the wool mess above can be yours. Vík Prjónsdóttir designed this body blanket based on an old Icelandic Myth called ’The Sealpelt’ . I skimmed through the myth and well, blah , blah, blah, later - it’s about a seal and fisherman and a naked shivering woman with like 7 children, etc, etc. Click here if you care. Save yourself $380 and get a Snuggie.
But luckily, this led me to a cool website specializing in Icelandic products called Birkiland. I particularly like the handbag below from Hidden Goods. I actually have a bathroom rug like that. Maybe I can turn into a handbag when I get sick of it as a rug.
photos: Birkiland
Tags: birkiland, bjork, blanket, body blanket, handbags, hidden goods, iceland, icelandic, roxanna bina, rugs, snuggie, the sealpelt, Vík Prjónsdóttir
Posted by roxybina on Feb 13, 2009 in
awesome,
hussein chalayan 
Tim Walker, “Magic World,” Vogue Italia, January 2008.
Richard Burbridge, Pink Eye.
The International Center of Photography just opened four exhibitions to inaugurate their “2009 Year of Fashion,” including the contemporary Weird Beauty: Fashion Photography Now. Check it out if you’re in NYC:
1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
I love the tulle and organza egg dress, reminds me of the Japanese designer like Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcon and Bjork’s favorite Hussein Chalayan. I would wear this if I didn’t have to sit in it.
photos: fashion projects
Tags: bjork, comme des garcon, hussein chalayan, pink eye, rei kawakubo, richard burbridge, roxanna bina, the internatonal center of photography, tim walker
Posted by roxybina on Oct 21, 2008 in
awesome,
hussein chalayan 
Hussein Chalayan’s Spring 2009 collection featured dresses that look like they are going through a windstorm- could his inspiration by Hurricane Ike? I like these dresses, except how does one sit down? I love the blue and white striped dress… those colors are so classic. My favorite Hussein Chalayan dress is the robot dress 
The skirt opens and closes based on your drafty you’re feeling. My other favorite is this one : 
it was featured at The Superheroes Exhibit at The Met in NYC. He’s one of Bjork’s favorites , by the way. I love any designer who works with Bjork.
photos: style, astridland
Tags: bjork, dress, hussein chalayan, robot
