Archive for the 'Couture' Category

Welcome to the Dollhouse: Viktor & Rolf Dolls

(Photo: Fabsugar)

I like dolls. At one point, I was collecting Jem and the Holograms dolls from eBay. You know, reliving the childhood period. The most expensive doll I bid for was Aja Leith doll in mint condition (the lead guitarist and also the most rare, if you’re no familiar) for USD$179 and I won it before I sold it off again for a profit. LOL. Then, I got into my Barbie phase - in particular, My Fair Lady figurines. Yes, my love for the film and Audrey Hepburn extended to plastic versions.

However, I think these Viktor & Rolf dolls look like the Bride of Chucky in couture. Viktor said, “Every garment is like a couture garment. Everything was scaled down — the embroideries, the prints, all the accessories.” No matter how freaky they look, I’m actually quite into them at the moment:

Possibly my favourite of the lot.

Pretty in Pink violins. There’s a black doll. Where’s the Asian?

I love the detailing on each doll. NO! Don’t be a “YES” woman.

Ooh, nice locks. You don’t get these clothes with Barbie.

Now, that’s one Asian lookin’ doll. Or Japanese. I love youuuu too.

What’s with the suspension?

(Photos: Viktor & Rolf)

OMFG. Jean Paul Gaultier 2008 Fall Couture.

Get ready for an explosion of neon, bright colours at this year’s Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Couture show! I’m in awed. In the cluttered fashion world, you need something crazy and bizarre to stand out from the crowd. JPG definitely nailed it this time. Bring out the drama with feathers, satin, leather - you name it. The models look like some fascinating deep-sea creatures with a hint of equestrian style.

Have you seen them in the deep sea?

WOW. I like.

Cage Skirt! (Hint to Susie Bubble & Wottoncool). Hope the collars are not real fur.

The beehive. Is he taking the cue from Amy Winehouse?

Err. I’m not loving these.

(Photos: Fabsugar)