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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Christian Dior's New Look

I think most of us are familiar with the explosion in fashion that was labeled the New Look, and how it came to be the birth of one of the worlds largest designer brands - Christian Dior. LIFE Magazine was there to document the beginning of this revolution in fashion, and in their archives I found some lovely photos from 1948 of the man who writer Jeanne Perkins called "a timid, middle-aged, insignificant-looking little Frenchman named Christian Dior", and his work.

Dior in his fashion salon.

Dior fashion show, Paris.

Dior fashion show.

Dior and his seamstresses.

Paris seamstresses gathered around their boss.

Dior in his home.

Dior dress.

Top photo: Frank Scherschel
All other photos: Mark Kauffman

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

What I DON'T Want Right Now

As I've said before, it's a bit frightening to see what horrible creations some of the big designers can come up with sometimes. But as taste differs, I'm sure someone will like them... or not... Here comes a few of the things I really didn't like from the Resort 2014 collections though!

Altuzarra

Gold lamé can be nice, but not in a whole pantsuit. Too much...

Anne Valérie

Hello 80s tracksuit that has been washed too many times!

Cédric Charlier

Print-blend-warning!

Christian Dior

I used to love Dior. Their clothes were so elegant and stylish once upon a time. This though, is not stylish!

Christian Dior

And neither is this...

Costume National

Usually women want clothes that make their legs look long. Hm...

Honour

Most women also want clothes that flatters their bodies. The only way this outfit would look good was on a pregnant lady.

Gabriele Colangelo

This is a great camouflage if you want to go out in the forest and hide i white moss! For some reason...

Giles

The weirdest thing in this picture is the fact that the model looks like a colorful zombie.

Gucci

Again, too much of the same sleazy fabric.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Dior Jewelry

As many of you know I love Dior! This fashion house doesn't just produce clothes, but also - like many other fashion houses - jewelry! The jewelry collections from Dior ranges from classic and simple, to opulent and fantastic. But just because it says "Dior" on the pieces doesn't mean I like them all...Today I'll show you what I do like though!

My Dior

Ring in white gold and diamonds.

Bois de Rose

Ring in white gold and diamonds.

Bracelet in white gold and diamonds.

Rose Dior Bagatelle

Earrings in white gold and diamonds.

Ring in white gold and diamonds.

Bracelet in white gold and diamonds.

Rose Dior Pré Catelan

Earrings in pink gold and pink quartz.

Earrings in yellow gold and onyx.

Earrings in yellow gold and red coral.

Ring in yellow gold and blue chalcedony.

Ring in yellow gold and onyx.

Ring in pink gold and pink quartz.

Couture

Cygne Blanc. Ring in white gold and diamonds.

Petit Tralala. Ring in white gold and diamonds.

Cygne Blanc. Earrings in white gold and diamonds.

Provocante. Necklace in white gold and diamonds.

Exceptional Pieces

Précieuses Rose. Ring.

Précieuses Rose. Earrings.

If you want to see the whole collections visit Dior's jewelry page. Now I'm gonna go write a little letter to Santa...

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Marion Cotillard for Dior Magazine

For Dior Magazine No. 1, Marion Cotillard has been photographed in different outfits from Dior's New Look. As I'm a huge fan of Dior - and especially the shapes of the New Look - I was happy to see how well Marion embodies the old, glamorous era these clothes were made for!

Photo: Jean-Baptiste Modino for Dior.com

Monday, September 10, 2012

Things I Want Right Now

It's time for another Things I Want Right Now post! Summer is fading - too fast in my opinion - but it gives us a good reason to go shopping for warmer clothes! So here is the first post about what I found worthy for my closet among the Fall/Winter 2012 Ready To Wear Collections!