The Farhi Simons Scandal

Nicole Farhi Spring/Summer 2012 vs. Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2011 & 2008

As the previous Farhi scandals have been quite easy to grasp, this one takes on complexity and merges various Raf Simons collections. Mere copy or honest tribute? Who will be throwing the first stone?
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See also The Farhi Sander Scandal and The Burberry Prada Scandal

Helmut Was Here

Strait jackets and tongue piercings. Lace front pants and leather gloves. The inventory of a decade that lasts longer than just ten years. Once again recalling the legacy of a master who has found his retreat on a chicken farm.
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Avidity

Top Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011
Bottom Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011

A white, partly sheer leopard print shirt. Givenchy. A black multi-pocket, zip-strap utility bag. Lanvin. Currently on my wishlist. I like the temporary illusion of ownership.
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Sex In The Woods

1. Dries van Noten Fall/Winter 2007 & Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2010
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2002 & Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010

I am still turned on by the idea of creating a forest worker. To make it easier attaining this look I have compiled a few hard-on looks from my vast fashion archive. Work it!
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Bittersweet Contradictions

Martine Rose Spring/Summer 2011

It's a small step from tribal to ornamental. And that's why I love Martine Rose. Accomplishing the task of melding the kinky and the romantic. And yes, I want those chaps my dear!
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Rearmamentum

John Galliano Spring/Summer 2008

As a matter of fact, middle-aged Germans love to dress in matching outdoor clothes when travelling. John Galliano, me, myself and I strongly recommend to join this clothing codex. Utility vests for survival. And tribal tattoos, please.
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Image credits Catwalking

Pathfinder

Topman Design Spring/Summer 2011

I fell in love with the Topman boy. We went camping together, roasted marshmallows over an open fire and washed our dirty clothes in a river nearby. Sometimes I wasn't quite sure if he was actually wearing shorts or a skirt.
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Image credits Catwalking

Super Mission

Issey Miyake Spring/Summer 2005

I'm sorry but it seems I cannot resist utilitywear for a while. Carrying the idea to be ready at any time. Always perfectly equipped with bizarre tools and weapons. How charming and attractive.
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Combat Zone

Julie Eilenberger Exploration collection

It's weird. I am currently a lot into moss green. And I have also overcome the antipathy towards camouflage and military. Now that the spell is broken, well dosed worship is allowed. Especially when Julie Eilenberger delivers the munition.
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Image credits Amos Fricke

Weather Forecast

Alan Humphrey Bennett Graduate collection

Lately, I feel the desire to dress someone in outdoor clothes and create the image of a forest worker. With water-repellent coats, quilted vests and hiking boots. Preferably in tones of moss green, light turquoise, grey and light brown.
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