Wang Resort 2010

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Know thyself

(Alexander Wang Vertebra earrings)

Wang collaborated with Paris Kain from Abraxas Rex. Here's the website. The jewelry is made of silver, ancient fossils, crystals and meteorites - pretty cool, ha? And they're the first to use platinum silver alloy.

The pieces are aesthetic in an ascetic kind of way and they convey the duality present in all living forms.

And Kain's latest project — hand-painted kimonos. More about him later.

bra buying is the hardest.

Seriously, off all the bras that are offered, I can never tell which one I like the most. Because usually, I don't like any. They're like basic white Ts - almost impossible to find, but crucial to any wardrobe.

And you'd think it's the easiest to pick at least one bra a month, out of the sea of bras out there. Yeah, well, it ain't.

Never you mind that there are a bunch of ordinary white bras, because they're dull and out dated (yes, I think a bra can be outdated), and never you mind that there is a little ocean of lace bras, which I highly recommend, provided you need to hoochiefy yourself fast. And then there are those insufferable push-ups with way too much "stuffing" and an ugly cut, yes I hate those.

I want a basic bra made with quality fabric, with a nice cut and a good, perfected detailing. A little lace here and there, maybe some mesh, or some original sewing... Because for me the magic of a clothing, or anything else for that matter, is in a detail.

My friend Ada and I talked about this "issue" and while she's not into lace, we both agreed on the importance of simplicity finished with good detailing, and we agreed on how much we like Wang's (no surprise here) underwear, especially this bra:

very nice, no?

Now, I understand this isn't everyones cup of tee, cuz it might be too sporty. And I too am not a fan of sporty bras, but this one makes me think of many different possibilities how to wear it.

Or this one! Even better, because it's more feminine.

This one works more like a top. And I like it better from the behind.

I ♥ these panties!

Wang. Who else?

My fairy king

Alexander Wang, you've got my heart and my soul... Mos def one of the greatest shoes out there!

I clothe myself in your glory and your love

(Wang_T_fall 09)

(Wang_T_spring 09)

(S/09)

Great colors! Like old english countryside meets scool uniform, but with lots of mesh, leather and skin. Bare legs and (woolen) knee socks! Oxford shoes, leopard and lace wedges. Just great!

(F/09)

Very like him, I think. Simplicity with a sprinkle of bizarreness. But what's up with the length of tights?! It's sooo strange! Like bicicle tights. Hated them since pree school. I always thought they make me look fat. Today, I know they make me look fat.

Love the dresses with beautiful straps and mesh details. So simple and logical, if you think about it, yet so thoughtful. The other thing I like, is the combination of leather pieces and fur (sure wish it was faux).

(pree F/09)

Very chic, no?

(S/09 lookbook)

More Alexander Wang next time...