Tarina Tarantino
Tarina Tarantino wears many hats (or shall I say clips?) She is a former makeup artist, the Empress of an accessories kingdom that extends to Milan, and has recently added the title of short filmmaker to the list (alongside her husband Alfonso Campos.) Utilizing the aesthetic of musical camp from the '60s, the Tarina Tarantino moviette is part punk and part arts and crafts nerdette. Your taste for Tarina depends on your feelings about 'vintage' knick-knacks... (If you like sparkly things, you're in.) more...
Siouxsie Sioux :: 'Into A Swan' Video
'Into a Swan', the first single release from the new album 'Mantaray' is an anthemic track, with a super-catchy chorus and enough hardness that should ensure Siouxsie Sioux still goes over well with disaffected students.
Other artists with similar longevity might well wince: many could only aspire to the consistency with which Siouxsie has played out her career and how she still looks pretty much the same as in her sexy youth; with a touch less-than-goth make-up on the 'Swan' cover; poured into shiny pants in the video, sporting poison lips, nails and lashes. more...
New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 :: Carmen Marc Valvo Show and Interview Video
For Mr. Valvo's Spring 2008 show he drew his inspiration from the exquisiteness of sea life. With color choices of Sand, Chocolate, Shell and a wonderfully iridescent Cerulean, this presentation offered an introspective peek at how Mr. Valvo's aquatic inspirations took form. [Kelley Quan] more...
New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 :: Pegah Anvarian Show and Interview Video
For this spring, Ms. Anvarian drew her inspiration from her recent travels to Morocco as well as from the provocative fashion images of Guy Bourdin. Showing a live installation presentation at the QT boutique hotel in Manhattan, she had her models lounging on mezzanines and around a pool setting, in languid poses, illustrating how the garments flow and move. [Kelley Quan] more...
New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 :: Peter Som Show and Interview Video
Mr. Som has consistently offered us a line of clothes that is both concise and well executed. Mixing his own brand of modern to the wealth of creativity he draws from, he has gained a select group of followers and fans alike. He knows his client and manages to fulfill their every want and desire yet keeping within their comfort zone as he gently pushes them forward to newer terrain. [Kelley Quan] more...