claudiacifu: 11/12/09

Thigh Highs

Rodarte's thigh high boots from their second collaboration with Nicholas Kirkwood, are coming soon for sale at Opening Ceremony.

''Described by Kirkwood as a “straight jacket for the legs,” the prodigious shoe designer’s inspiration came direct from Rodarte’s collection. Recalling the collections intricate marbleized fabric precisely bandaged across the body, these boots mummify the legs in a way that would make Nefertiti jealous. Available in limited quantity, there’s no doubt that these bondage boots definitely live up to their now legendary status.'' -via Opening Ceremony .

Around Town / 35mm film

The Emperor's New Clothes

One of the biggest S/S 10 fashion trends is the underwear as outerwear -look. I'm diging it, love the sheer fabrics and the careless peak of undies. Actually just the peak of bras, not really interested in seeing somebody's thong shining trough her sheer pants...

from left to right: Marc Jacobs, Dior, A.F. Vandervorts, Marc Jacobs, Dior, A.F. Vandervorts .
S/S 10 catwalk images: style.com

WUNDER

One of the Helsinki-City gems, Wunder -shop, has moved to a new location. I stopped by Pursimiehenkatu 5, (still in viiskulma) last Friday to check out the new spot.

Love this jewelry collaboration by Daniel Palillo and Lauri Johansson. <3
Below, lovely miss Sophie , and lovely shirt details. My friend displaying his favorite find: KTZ jeans.

TWO WONDERFUL LOOKS

Sasha Pivovarova wearing a Rick Owens dress, and as Hanneli Mustaparta noticed, the little knot on the hem of the dress makes this look exclusive.

Russian Fashion Designer Vika Gazinskaya 's style is as unique as her designs.

KARLIE KLOSS

I had posted previously here a photo of Karlie Kloss in this beautiful beach setting. I found few other shots of the editorial, that I liked. Love the lighting in the evening/hotel room setting. The publication is Vogue Nippon, June 2008 issue. ''Life is A Beach'' -story shot by Laurie Bartley.

More Freja

OMG, these are so awesome!!! Fashion Editorial for Numéro Magazine #107. She is an amazing model, the same roughness reminds me a bit of the Dominican model, Omahyra Mota Garcia. This Danish girl is one-of-a-kind.

You say no, I say YesYesYes!

For many people the double-denim fashion trend is a big no-no. I'm so into it. Actually I've been wearing double denim for quite a while... maybe since the 80's!

S/S 10 catwalk looks: Ralph Lauren, Twenty8Twelve, D&G.
Inspiration? Thelma & Louise are the real double-denim fashion icons. Notice the denim strip on the neck.

catwalk images: www.style.com

Twin

Stunning Danish model, Freja Beha Erichsen posing in leather in Twin Magazine' s first issue. Twin is a bi-annual style magazine, describe rather as a book, than a magazine. Can't wait to get this issue into my hands!
Check the behind the scenes video above as photographer Boo George captures the moment. Love Freja's neck tattoo, so rough!