Thou shall go forth and have a wicked shower.
Then settle in to nab some fresh sportswear threads!
I'm on a olympic fire roll.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I Was Missing!
Man, we got a medal?!
SINGAPORE got a medal from OLYMohmygawdPICS?!
HELL YEAH!!!
MAJULAH SINGAPURA!!!
in yer face, world!
big up!
SINGAPORE got a medal from OLYMohmygawdPICS?!
HELL YEAH!!!
MAJULAH SINGAPURA!!!
in yer face, world!
big up!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Project Runway 5
It's time to glue yourself to the screen for another exciting whirl of Project Runway. Onto Season 5, it is still not short of drama and squeals. For me, I just managed to watch Episode 1. I can't find the episode where they show the selection process, which I enjoy quite abit. You get the so-called queer and weird, but I think you get to see another side/genre/taste.
Anyway. Don't read the following if you wanna contain the excitement. But here are my little tidbits on the first challenge, which goes back full circle and brings you to the grocery store.
I have to say that when they were introducing the contestants as the get into the apartment, I was a little lost. The group of contestants are highly diverse in artistic taste and flair, which is directed into they're garment output. I somehow gathered that they had a feel of independent designers which are flocking the internet with their individualism and sense of, "Look at me! I'm rocking my threads here!". Somewhat full of confidence and pride.
Nothing bad about it, but sometimes I just get worm-ed away by all these "competition". Cos I didn't slog through years of fashion school to be beaten out my people in their garage. Of cos I do give props that some of such designers really have the touch and that, of cos, fashion is for anyone to enjoy. But still.
In the first challenge, I just want to complain about how much fabric-like materials were used! It was rather disappointing cos there was so much buzz from the initial run of the grocery store challenge. Yet it was table cloth, shower curtain, table cloth...
Fine, some of them did make the table cloth transform into very interesting forms or impeccable pieces. But some of them, I just felt that it was so flat and mundane.
First one to catch my eye was of cos someone who picked wayward materials. So here's Daniel with his electro blue, superhero, sculpture piece. For a moment, I was reminded of Hussein Chalayan and his iconic sculpture dress! Nice one.
Then there was Jerry, whom I don't feel should've been booted. I can't say that it was a brilliant job. But it really caught my fancy while he was still in production stage. But somehow maybe it was camera angles or what, it didn't look that awesome on the runway. I like the white dreaminess from the shower curtain and it hit me cos I've been feeling for a light raincoat for layering in this sweltering heat. I just felt that the outfit had a chance of giving the dreamy, floaty feel, but with a slicker hair and maybe rolled up sleeves or something. I can't find the garment's detailed image so, maybe I was just mis-interpreting?
I felt that there was a little fight for the top spot. But Kelli kicked butt with her experimental process of her materials. She dyed and bleached vaccuum bags and burned coffee filters. Admist the table cloths, of cos she stood out. I don't really fancy her silhouette but that's just a personal preference thing. Props for the experimentation which goes to show the expansion of thoughts. But I don't get where she got those rivets from, they're rivets/studs right?
One thing though, since it was a re-challenge, then why were the judges also looking towards the same ol' non-fabric-like materials direction and why weren't the contestants who took fabric-like materials pushing things harder with volume?
Anyway. Don't read the following if you wanna contain the excitement. But here are my little tidbits on the first challenge, which goes back full circle and brings you to the grocery store.
I have to say that when they were introducing the contestants as the get into the apartment, I was a little lost. The group of contestants are highly diverse in artistic taste and flair, which is directed into they're garment output. I somehow gathered that they had a feel of independent designers which are flocking the internet with their individualism and sense of, "Look at me! I'm rocking my threads here!". Somewhat full of confidence and pride.
Nothing bad about it, but sometimes I just get worm-ed away by all these "competition". Cos I didn't slog through years of fashion school to be beaten out my people in their garage. Of cos I do give props that some of such designers really have the touch and that, of cos, fashion is for anyone to enjoy. But still.
In the first challenge, I just want to complain about how much fabric-like materials were used! It was rather disappointing cos there was so much buzz from the initial run of the grocery store challenge. Yet it was table cloth, shower curtain, table cloth...
Fine, some of them did make the table cloth transform into very interesting forms or impeccable pieces. But some of them, I just felt that it was so flat and mundane.
First one to catch my eye was of cos someone who picked wayward materials. So here's Daniel with his electro blue, superhero, sculpture piece. For a moment, I was reminded of Hussein Chalayan and his iconic sculpture dress! Nice one.
Then there was Jerry, whom I don't feel should've been booted. I can't say that it was a brilliant job. But it really caught my fancy while he was still in production stage. But somehow maybe it was camera angles or what, it didn't look that awesome on the runway. I like the white dreaminess from the shower curtain and it hit me cos I've been feeling for a light raincoat for layering in this sweltering heat. I just felt that the outfit had a chance of giving the dreamy, floaty feel, but with a slicker hair and maybe rolled up sleeves or something. I can't find the garment's detailed image so, maybe I was just mis-interpreting?
I felt that there was a little fight for the top spot. But Kelli kicked butt with her experimental process of her materials. She dyed and bleached vaccuum bags and burned coffee filters. Admist the table cloths, of cos she stood out. I don't really fancy her silhouette but that's just a personal preference thing. Props for the experimentation which goes to show the expansion of thoughts. But I don't get where she got those rivets from, they're rivets/studs right?
One thing though, since it was a re-challenge, then why were the judges also looking towards the same ol' non-fabric-like materials direction and why weren't the contestants who took fabric-like materials pushing things harder with volume?
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The TV Is Chanting
Well, there's this kids' cartoon and I like the animation.
But right now, they're chanting stupid things.
I was bestowed a book...
(image borrowed from here)
I might sink into my new bed and read it all up.
Though I wish I was at the beach with it.
Nonetheless, it IS Jimi Hendrix.
Very very exciting for me!
In any case, here's a list of books I wanna cop.
(image from here)
The Fashion Book
I think it's always good to keep strong or historical images near. Then you can easily go back to them and re-discover things when you get new sparks. Keep the ideas flowing!
(image from here)
Sex and the City: Movie Book
Needless to say, the movie blew alot of women off their lacy knickers. And unknowingly, I bawled my eyes out like a useless thing. I can't begin to describe how Patricia Field sharply put the entire wardrobe together with so much details and looking so effortless. It is such a poignant take on all the clothes available through high-end designers or thrift shopping.
(image from here)
The Bob Dylan Encyclopedia
A very talented American music, who by the way is a legend and is still alive. He is one of those people that make me wish I could have the power of mind-reading. His advocates are so beyond me that they also make me stop and go, "WHOA." If reading is too heavy, please do yourself a favour and watch "I'm Not There". It attempts to show the some what multiple personalities of him, which his all just his mental frame. (I just tried to put that whole movie in a sentence and it does no justice to it, by the way.)
(image from here)
Touching From A Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division
Vocalist and Lyricist from Joy Division, Ian Curtis was a young man who committed suicide at the age of 23. Torn between his two loves, his wife and music, the man behind the song, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" left the world before being able to enjoy the fruits of his success. I've deep respect for him and his desire to embrace his loves. For me, it's how do you get that engulfed by your passion.
Just to make things a little fashion-y,
here are the ways of Jimi Hendrix and his get ups.
Notice how his influences travel beyond music, into fashion and graphics!
(image from here)
(image from here)
Watch 'em fierce fiercely layered jackets.
(image from here)
Many elements, pick one to jazz up your outfit for tomorrow!
1. Have a printed scarf round your arm.
2. Heavy ruffles can be paired with any basics. Special and not too heavy.
3. Chunky rings put small but effective details to an outfit!
'nuff for now.
But right now, they're chanting stupid things.
I was bestowed a book...
(image borrowed from here)
I might sink into my new bed and read it all up.
Though I wish I was at the beach with it.
Nonetheless, it IS Jimi Hendrix.
Very very exciting for me!
In any case, here's a list of books I wanna cop.
(image from here)
The Fashion Book
I think it's always good to keep strong or historical images near. Then you can easily go back to them and re-discover things when you get new sparks. Keep the ideas flowing!
(image from here)
Sex and the City: Movie Book
Needless to say, the movie blew alot of women off their lacy knickers. And unknowingly, I bawled my eyes out like a useless thing. I can't begin to describe how Patricia Field sharply put the entire wardrobe together with so much details and looking so effortless. It is such a poignant take on all the clothes available through high-end designers or thrift shopping.
(image from here)
The Bob Dylan Encyclopedia
A very talented American music, who by the way is a legend and is still alive. He is one of those people that make me wish I could have the power of mind-reading. His advocates are so beyond me that they also make me stop and go, "WHOA." If reading is too heavy, please do yourself a favour and watch "I'm Not There". It attempts to show the some what multiple personalities of him, which his all just his mental frame. (I just tried to put that whole movie in a sentence and it does no justice to it, by the way.)
(image from here)
Touching From A Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division
Vocalist and Lyricist from Joy Division, Ian Curtis was a young man who committed suicide at the age of 23. Torn between his two loves, his wife and music, the man behind the song, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" left the world before being able to enjoy the fruits of his success. I've deep respect for him and his desire to embrace his loves. For me, it's how do you get that engulfed by your passion.
Just to make things a little fashion-y,
here are the ways of Jimi Hendrix and his get ups.
Notice how his influences travel beyond music, into fashion and graphics!
(image from here)
(image from here)
Watch 'em fierce fiercely layered jackets.
(image from here)
Many elements, pick one to jazz up your outfit for tomorrow!
1. Have a printed scarf round your arm.
2. Heavy ruffles can be paired with any basics. Special and not too heavy.
3. Chunky rings put small but effective details to an outfit!
'nuff for now.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
I A M L A Z Y
...yes you know that!
1. I need to get a new phone.
I'm eyeing the Nokia 6220 Classic.
Been missing those random photos.
2. I want to visit Ibiza. I need to.
(from: ST33VO on flickr)
3. It's been very weird keeping business minded.
You don't use the pencil in large strokes.
4. I found my 60+ year old uncle's tailored pants.
Definitely older than me, possibly 30+ years old.
It has a tag saying, "Mike's Tailor Singapore".
It has impeccable fabric and sewing details.
I wish it were a little smaller.
BUT. I can't wait to rock it.
1. I need to get a new phone.
I'm eyeing the Nokia 6220 Classic.
Been missing those random photos.
2. I want to visit Ibiza. I need to.
(from: ST33VO on flickr)
3. It's been very weird keeping business minded.
You don't use the pencil in large strokes.
4. I found my 60+ year old uncle's tailored pants.
Definitely older than me, possibly 30+ years old.
It has a tag saying, "Mike's Tailor Singapore".
It has impeccable fabric and sewing details.
I wish it were a little smaller.
BUT. I can't wait to rock it.
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