Michael Bastian

2nd designer to be mentioned is Winner of 2011 CFDA Award for Menswear Designer of the Year, Michael Bastian, finally winning after being nominated for the past 5 years. I have always been a fan of his work, his collection was mentioned in 1 of our earliest posts; a fan who just craved for his peices but never had and still dont, have the chance to get hold of them as Singapore does not stock his pieces and I lack the financial capabilities to personally purchase them.

Nonetheless, this New York born fashion designer has braved the storms within the industry and came out tops with amazing colections after another.

Pictures from his FW 2011 Collection:

Then the amazing designer collaborated with Brazil brand Havaianas to give the flip flop giant an edge in design.

Personally pefer the center 2, the 2 on the sides seems abit kiddish.

All in all, Michael Bastian definitely deserves his win this year at the CFDA and the world should have a chance to experience his work. Like in Singapore as well.

Rei Kawakubo

 

So starts our spotlight on designers who stood out among the crowd. We kick of the series with Rei Kawakubo, founder of world-famous brand Commes des Garcon which launched in 1973. Whose avant garde clothing designs brought the world over to fashion "in another dimension". She paved the way for future designers bold and daring designs to be accepted and worn by consumers.

Then news came that Commes des Garcon would be collaborating with H&M and the world went wild. The collection was a huge success. Which brought about a surge in the fashion industry as fahionable dressing was brought to the next level.

As far as Anna Wintour carries off the bob, I am no Azzedine Alaia but I think Rei Kawakubo carries the look much better. Ah well, the world will always crave differences and she certainly introduced the stamp of approval.

Natalia Vodianova splits from husband

Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova has decided to split from her husband, Justin Portman, after 9 years of marriage. But apparently she has a new man in her life and was cited saying that she is definitely in love. Ah well, we wish her all the best and continue stay fantastic.

Jean Paul Gaultier FW 2011

Jean Paul Gaultier teams up with Kristen McMenamy to launch his Fall/Winter collection. The 46 year old supermodel exudes elagance with sex appeal. Brava!

Source: Jean Paul Gaultier

Prada FW 2011 Campaign

Prada goes for new faces for this season, taking into their hood 17 year old Kelly Mittendorf of Marilyn Agency as well as Ondria Hardin and Antonia Wesseloh of Ford Models, alongside supermodel Frida Gustavsson to go for a super chic FW 2011 Campaign.

As the face of meswear, Prada has brought in Tobey Maguire as the face of the campaign. This I did not see coming. I suppose it's because I have not really looked at him as a fashion icon but more of Spider-man. But he musthave caught the eye of the fashion house to have landed this part. All the best!



Source: Prada

The Reckless Shop FALL/WINTER and SALE!

Beyonce in Givenchy

The ever talented Beyonce on the cover of Dazed and Confused, dress in Givenchy's fall-winter 2011 collection line. Possibly in Sasha Fierce state of mind... ~Who run the world? Girls!

Image source: Dazed & Confused

Fall/Winter 2011 Campaigns

And so the tides have come and gone, bringing about the starting of a new season. Let's take a look at Louis Vuitton and Burberry.

Sources from Louis Vuitton and Burberry

Zac Posen Resort 2012

Front Row & A.P.C : Sale



Ok so here is a shout-out to those out there. Front Row is having its sale period now. Items are going at massive discounts and the collection available is fantastic.



A.P.C is having their sale. Up to 50% off past season denim.

CFDA 2011 Results

Congratulations to the winners. Good job to Michael Bastian, now if only someone would bring that brand into Singapore. Seriously, we could do with a splash of difference from the otherwise "standard" brands here. Also a huge congrats to the guys behind Proenza Schouler for fighting a tough group of nominees.

An exciting event, with a spectacular bunch of nominees.

Finally a huge cheer for Marc Jacobs for getting the GEOFFREY BEENE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and Lady Gaga (*paws high in the air) for getting the FASHION ICON AWARD.
The full result list, as seen on style.com :

WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Michael Bastian

ACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Alexander Wang

SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR WOMENSWEAR
Prabal Gurung

SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR MENSWEAR
Robert Geller

SWAROVSKI AWARD FOR ACCESSORY DESIGN
Eddie Borgo
GEOFFREY BEENE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Marc Jacobs

FASHION ICON AWARD
Lady Gaga

INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Phoebe Philo for Celine

EUGENIA SHEPPARD MEDIA AWARD
Hilary Alexander of The Daily Telegraph

FOUNDERS AWARD
Hal Rubenstein of InStyle

SPECIAL TRIBUTE AWARD
Arthur Elgort

Reebonz: Reebonz Mobil launch