Posted by roxybina on Feb 19, 2010 in
Whhaaaaat?,
bleh,
cool,
jean paul gaultier 
A Mexican theme ran through every vein of this collection. Sombreros? Check. Cigars? Check. Mariachi band? Check. All that was missing was tequila with a worm in it (nastiness!). As much as I want to love the collection because I really love Gaultier’s vision, I can’t. The collection wasn’t elegant enough to be passed off as a couture collection. However, there were maybe three looks towards the end that were really fantastic — one of which was a white corseted, over-the hips jacket with a hoop skirt covered lightly with brown and yellow brown feathers and a white feather crown to match (third photo). I still believe in Gaultier, though. Maybe he should lay off the margaritas for now. There is always next season.
PS- Here is Gaultier’s take on cats in corsets… I know, so RANDOM!
photos: Style, Wow
Tags: cats, corsets, haute couture, jean paul gaultier, mexico, montezuma's revenge, roxanna bina, spring 2010, tequila
Posted by roxybina on Nov 11, 2009 in
awesome,
bad ass,
cool,
jean paul gaultier,
shoes 
The original French Punk , Jean Paul Gaultier has teamed with British combat boot maker, Dr. Marten. With laser -cut diamond holes on each side of the boot, it now matters what socks you’ll be wearing. I would with go hot pink socks! These 14 hole Doc’s will run about 300 Euros, which is probably $5,000 with all the inflation and the ‘obnoxious American’ tax. You know Europe probably has an ‘Obnoxious American’ tax by now. It’s been lowered since Obama took over, though. Kidding! I wish they had these boots in the mid -nineties when I would actually wear these. It’s funny, the Doc’s were worn by the punk anarchists and the conservatives wore Keds. I tell you-when in doubt, look at the shoes.
photos: High Snobette
Tags: boots, combat, doc martens, dr. marten, jean paul gaultier, keds, obama, obnoxious america, roxanna bina, shoes
Posted by roxybina on Nov 9, 2009 in
awesome,
bad ass,
cool,
jean paul gaultier,
vintage 
and OSH KOSH B’GOSH! Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2010 collection was a mix of ’corseted vintage glamour meets a chola(“My brows are dark, my lips are lined. Baby boy, I’m how a chola’s DEFINED! “ ) who wants to cut a b*tch’. Those satin overalls are kind of cool, though. I remember I used to wear those faded Guess overalls to high school on days when I had an exam or test. That front flap was perfect for hiding notes and a walkman! One day in History class I had to recite The Gettysburg Address by heart. Instead of memorizing it, I recorded it onto a Walkman(yeah, I’m ancient) at a slow speed so I could write it down during the test. So, some beeeotch in class ratted me out and so I had to say the address in front of the whole class while the tape was going in slooooow moootion. Hilarious! Luckily, the teacher was an old bat, so she just let it go and had a Werthers. Anyway, JPG can’t do wrong in my eyes! Two thumbs up!
photos: Style
Tags: 1940s, chola, corset, guess, hip-hop, history class, jean paul gaultier, osh gosh bgosh, overalls, rap, roxanna bina, spring 2010, the gettysburg address, walkman, werthers
Marc Jacob’s Spring 2010 collection was one of his most feminine to date. With touches of satin lingerie, sheer ruffles, and ethereal fabrics, Jacob’s was most likely inspired by the French’s love for the lady -like, yet avant -guarde. I see hints of vintage Jean Paul Gaultier and even Christian Dior’s last couture collection. Hopefully, the studs,black and the garish ’80s are buried where they belong now that Jacobs has ushered in a fresh,new, sophisticated Spring collection.
photos: Style
Tags: avant-guarde, christian dior, couture, feminine, jean paul gaultier, marc jacobs, roxanna bina, spring 2010
Posted by roxybina on Jul 27, 2009 in
awesome,
jean paul gaultier 
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Haute Couture Collection was very innovative! Who wouldn’t want alligator overalls to get down and dirty in? I bet paint just rolls off like beads of water off a newly scotch guarded couch. No, kidding aside- Jean Paul Gaultier is one of my most favorite designers of all time. Thierry Mugler is on the list , too, which I think was an influence on Gaultier, which is apparent in the two 3-dimensional bodysuits above. Lady Gaga must be trying to whip this up on a Michael’s budget with aluminum foil and an orgami kit. By the way, is Jean Paul mowing down a Klondike Bar? I wonder what he would do for a Klondike Bar? He would probably sing his international smash hit , ‘How to do zat!’ . I have the single on tape. I need to transfer that to my iPod for my listening and ‘making fun of’ pleasure.
photos: Style
Tags: alligator overalls, fall 2009, haute couture, how to do that, ipod, jean paul gaultier, klondike bar, lady gaga, michael's, roxanna bina, scotchguard, thierry mugler
Posted by roxybina on Jun 11, 2009 in
effed up,
gross,
hair,
jean paul gaultier,
weird 
Russian Designer, Alena Akhmadullina incorporated Beyonce’s wigs into her Fall fashion 2009 collection. No , I don’t know if they are Beyonce’s , but they sure are hairy. The second photos is wrong in every way. If you’re going to do the hair trims on any piece of clothing, DO NOT put it anywhere near your groin/vajayjay area. Anywho-ha, Alena didn’t follow those heartfelt suggestions and look (above) what happened! Many designers have fallen for this trend that must die. Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel and Jean- Charles de Castel-Bajac are all guilty. Off with their… Hair?
photos: Trend de la creme
Tags: alena akhmadullina, beyonce, fall 2009, fashion, hair, jean paul gaultier, jean-charles de Castelbajac, roxanna bina, sonia rykiel, wigs
Posted by roxybina on Apr 28, 2009 in
jean paul gaultier 
These are photos from Les Echos, a French financial magazine. I think it’s funny it’s a financial magazine because the ‘outfit’ (and I use that term loosely since it’s like 1/3 of an outfit (at least in the first photo)) probably cost more than the severance pay for most laid off bank employees. That being said, I would totally wear the above out and about town, feather and all. I love Gaultier! I especially loved his costumes for ‘The Cook , The Thief, The Wife and his Lover’. I still can’t find that DVD in the states! Was it that strange?? My favorite character in the movie was the blonde little boy washing dishes and singing orphanage music.
photo: Diane Pernet
Obscure Horror
Tags: couture, french, hellen mirren, jean paul gaultier, les echos france, peter greenaway, roxanna bina, the cook the wife the thief and his lover
Maison Martin Margiela, known for its FUG designs, has designed an outfit for Barbie for her 50th birthday that reminds me of a Barbarian Barbie. She wears a coat made of hair from other dolls that stole Barbie’s street corner. No, I don’t know! I wasn’t there.
Anyway, Barbie gets made over by fashion’s favorites like Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Calvin Klein and will be on display at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France. The exhibition runs until April 25th, 2009. Be sure to check it out if you’re in those parts. Also, be sure to check out the amazing toy department there.
photos: My Fashion Life
Tags: 50th anniversary, barbarian, barbie, calvin klein, galeries lafayette, hair, jean paul gaultier, karl lagerfeld, martin margiela, paris, roxanna bina
Posted by roxybina on Feb 9, 2009 in
awesome,
jean paul gaultier 
Quintessential French Designer, Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his Spring 2009 couture collection this past week. His influences were drawn from calligraphy and 80’s power suits. High waisted pants ruled the runway in classic black and ivory. Finishing the fantastic show was bride in black sheer and a bride in white sheer, giving a non-traditional choice to posh brides. In this time of economic turmoil, one wonders if it is couture is a sound investment. In this collection, The L’enfant terrible of fashion proved that couture lives and it’s a matter of quality , not quantity in ones wardrobe. Couture is meant to last generations. Gaultier’s collection proved this right. Check out Style for more beautiful photos from the show.
photos: Style
Tags: bride, caligraphy, couture, couture 2009, high waisted pants, jean paul gaultier, roxanna bina, spring, style
Posted by roxybina on Jan 30, 2009 in
effed up,
hair,
weird 
Brooklyn based designer, ALICIA ZENOBIA, is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology and has taken a liking to the avant guarde side of fashion. After interning for Liz Collins and Keanan Duffty, Zenobia designed a line of clothing made with human hair. We have seen hair extensions at shows like Sonia Rykiel and Jean Paul Gaultier, but the human hair is a decadent touch since it costs upwards of $200 per head of hair.
That being said, you can’t help to think of it as Cousin Itt’s choice of wardrobe. However, I like that the model is bald for fear of ‘too much hair’ could ruin the look.
Odd tid bit- Rascal Flatts has worn her clothes. yeah, THAT Rascal Flatts.
PS- I recognize the background of some of the photos- it’s Providence, RI- my home!
photos: Alicia Zenobia
Tags: alicia zenobia, cousin itt, dress, FIT, hair, jean paul gaultier, keanan Duffty, liz collins, rascal flatts, RISD, roxanna bina, sonia rykiel
