I'm not saying I can, or even will try to, attempt making stuff like this. There must be a reason why these pieces normally retail for $1300 - $4000 apiece (they're between $400-$800 today on GG). But it sure makes a girl dream.
Anyone want to venture a guess on how to pronounce that, be my guest.
I was well struck by how neatly constructed these pieces are, and how they feel so classic but with a bit of a twist. Only problem is I don't think they are made for girls with big butts.
I posted about him before. His stuff was on sale again at Gilt Groupe today, but still totally out of my price range. Dark and sexy stuff. Some of my favorite pieces:
By Alvin Valley - the 'City Spire' trench. "Long sleeve v-neck faux snake trench coat with optional belted waist and back flap detail. Front slash pockets. Button down front." Final sale: $98, down from $1,030.40.
Pros:
1) Fantastic cut, structure, and make.
2) It's less than 1/10 the original price.
Cons:
1) It's still $98, which for normal people is a decent lot of money.
2) It's FAUX SNAKE and it's GREEN. Where the heck would I wear it, a vampire prom?
I don't know a whole lot about Alexander McQueen except that he likes to push the envelope, and his clothing is way out of my price range (even at Gilt Groupe prices). That doesn't mean I can't appreciate the darkly fantastical quality in his designs, like something out of a modern vampire novel (maybe if the Twilight kids found themselves on the set of Gossip Girl). Just a twinge of urban gothic.
Here are some of today's sale items that spoke to me. They said, "We're a little dangerous and will leave a slight strange taste in your mouth." Hah!
I don't especially like the idea of wearing animal materials for their own sake--I draw the line at killing animals for fashion. (Though, I'm apparently okay with wearing leather if I get to eat the steak =P) But these pieces are... interesting. I'm intrigued by the beast of a goat-fur armored tote bag and the python slingback heels especially. And I love the structure of his dresses.
Original price: $440. I LOVE the structure of it, especially the button and pleat detail at the waist. Unfortunately I am not 100% crazy about the color. -_____-
My very stylish coworker just invited me to join Gilt Groupe (like the wordplay with 'guilt,' not so hot on the unnecessary misspelling of 'group'), an invitation-only site that posts 36-hour sales from top designers at sample-sale prices. Emphasis on the 'sample sale prices'--who pays retail for anything anymore?
Current sales: Habitual, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kim Seybert, Made Her Think, Alvin Valley, Lorelei, Herve Ledger, Chloe, Temple St. Clair
Let me know if you want an invitation...I get $25 if you join and buy something =D
