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Crazy Horse Gallops Into London
“Azzedine Alaïa used to come and study the dancers’ bottoms,” says Crazy Horse’s Andrée Deissenberg. “He wanted to see how the dancers moved; it was a design starting point for him. Plus, he just loved the show,” she said of Alaïa, who has famously attributed part of his fashion education to a very close examination of the Crazy Horse dancers‘ physiques.
The legendary Parisian cabaret, beloved by the fashion set (Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Louboutin, and Jean Paul Gautier have all collaborated with Crazy Horse over the years), landed in London last night with a VIP crowd that included some of rock’s most famous progeny, including Amber Le Bon, Daisy Lowe (pictured, left), Kelly Osbourne, Tali Lennox, and Alison Mosshart.
“When there is so little fabric to work with, you have to look at things in minutiae. Every stitch has an impact,” said Marios Schwab, who dressed the dancers in lingerie from his brand-new Kallisti for ASOS line. To which Deissenberg added, “When we first approached Mark Fast, who is famous for his barely-there work, he was thrilled because usually the buyers tell him to cover things up, while our marching orders were ‘take it off!’ “
Haute Chicks
What girl wouldn’t love a Cartier diamond necklace or a pair of Van Cleef earrings? Few that we know. For his latest project, photographer Peter Lippmann, who counts fashion brands ranging from Cartier to Christian Louboutin as clients, toyed with that concept and dressed a slew of chicks (literally, chicks) in haute bijoux from high-end jewelry labels, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and more. Here, for your afternoon pick-me-up, check out these blinged-out birds dripping in diamonds and rubies for his new Luxury Chicks photo series.
In the Clear
From the handbags at Phillip Lim‘s latest ready-to-wear show to the sand-filled Plexiglas heels at Rodarte this past February, it’s pretty safe to say that clear accessories are having a fashion moment. And if we needed further proof, Tommy Ton caught an early adopter of the trend in Milan as she rummaged through her see-through Chanel bag while en route between menswear shows. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite show-all-you’ve-got Perspex accessories from the likes of Charlotte Olympia and Christian Louboutin to buy right now.
From top left to right: 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli satchel, $650, available at www.barneys.com; Illesteva Leonard sunglasses, $180, available at www.madisonlosangeles.com; Christian Louboutin Just Picks pumps, $1495, available at www.netaporter.com; Charlotte Olympia Pandora clutch, $845, available at www.netaporter.com.
Crystals Are A Girl’s Best Friend
“There is something in me that just loves sparkly things,” stylist Kate Young (pictured) told Style.com at a Swarovski Elements-hosted breakfast held at The Modern’s private dining room yesterday. “On a fundamental level, crystals represent luxury and femininity.” Young, who served as curator for the exhibition, handpicked pieces from designers’ Fall 2012 lines that incorporated Swarovski beading, including those from Mary Katrantzou, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Rodarte, and Dannijo.
Against a minimalist backdrop by set designer Todd Shearer, the installation featured a carefully edited selection, including Jason Wu’s Lesage-embroidered wool and mink cape, Tom Binns’ fluorescent-hued chokers, and a Rodarte frock punctuated with a bejeweled neckline. “When I was working with Rodarte on the Oscars, they used crystals to sculpt the gown and create another dimension, like the way you use highlighter in makeup,” explained Young, obliquely referring to Natalie Portman’s winning gown from last year’s Academy Awards. “It made me think of crystals in a different way.”
Her favorite piece from the exhibition? “I have an obsession,” Young admitted, demurely gesturing toward Christian Louboutin’s crystal-encrusted peep-toe heels. (Her client Michelle Williams donned the same pair at this year’s Oscars.) “A sparkly shoe is an investment, but it’s totally classic.”
Made In The Suede
Caroline Brasch Nielsen (pictured) may be one of the most stylish models off duty we’ve seen. Props to the Danish stunner who has yet to be snapped in the black skinny jeans, black T-shirt, and motorcycle boot model uniform that her long-legged friends have made famous. Nielsen always takes to the streets in something unique, and she’s never lacking in the accessories department. During Paris Couture, Tommy Ton caught the model in suede chukka sneakers, which made for a quirky but chic twist when paired with a leopard skirt and top and an iconic quilted Chanel bag. Want to step into Nielsen’s shoes? We found four options to try below.
From top left to right: Christian Louboutin Louis sneaker, $925, available at www.us.christianlouboutin.com; Common Projects chukkas, $273, available at www.unitedhabit.com; Vans Houston sneaker, $60, available at www.shop.vans.com; Giuseppe Zanotti sneaker, $850, available at www.giuseppezanotti.com.