Call me aesthetically oversensitive, but I have never been able to understand those who see clothing in a purely utilitarian light. Will I leave the house uncomfortable? No. Are minimalist Rag & Bone stretch jeans as comfortable as stretched out, stained leggings? Um, also yes. So why would you choose to look boring (or like a slob) for the sake of “comfort”? Baffling.
I’ve been personally inspired by Gothic Lolita style for a couple of years now, not only for the uniqueness of the look, but for the commitment of the girls who wear it on a daily basis. That said, for those who lack the dedication but like to throw in some wardrobe curveballs, I can’t get enough of these wearable-yet-wild pieces by designer Alice Auaa (Below).
I MEANNNN a backless, uber-puffed Edwardian-inspired tangled lace top (Top)? Definitely feeling this with a high-necked blouse, or (for the right occasion, like a blood rave) with nothing underneath and a high-waisted riding pant. The skirt and dress are slightly easier options; either way, the whole look doesn’t have to go Lolita for it to work. The photography on the site is pretty rough (a universally contrasting background would also be nice) but some of the detail shots point to careful craftsmanship.
Want.
I’m dying to get Skeletor’s bony fingers around my waist. While skulls, bones and the like have rampaged wardrobes and runways til death do us part, this belt is a fresh and welcomed addition to the skeletons in our closet.
Hands cast these hands, and like our own, no two are the same. If you want the creepy touch, Couture Lab will gladly give you your fix for £2,455 (around $3,853).
If you prefer the Midas touch (Above), Opening Ceremony will soon satisfy you for a cool $2,450.00. (Sign up for the OC Stock Notifier as these hands have already wandered!)
Want more? (I do.) Check out the rest of Delfina’s Jewelry. Being a fourth generation Fendi, the taste for luxury and high fashion runs in her blood. Very much to my liking, her style is a bubbling cauldron of gothic romance doused with a playful sense of humor. One taste of this potion and you are bound to be hooked!
These days, chances are good your closet is already chock full of the perfect platform pump, in a near-dizzying array of shades. If Yves Saint Laurent’s seemingly-never-ending commitment to its Tribute and Tribtoo franchises is any indication, you’ve run out of reasons to buy that NEXT SHOE THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THE FIFTEEN YOU ALREADY OWN…
So when something like this absurdly structural wedge from Alain Quilici (who? Yeah, I wondered, too…) pops up on my screen, it’s a bit like the second coming of Jesus Christ. Or Grace Coddington. Whichever deity you pray to. We don’t judge over here at FV…
A little research [read: GOOGLING] revealed that Alain has been peddling his perfectly-cobbled wares for two years now. And while he has enjoyed a considerable amount of press attention, I will admit that this is the first time I’ve seen his label at a retailer… Leave it to Luisa Via Roma, the online house of haute, to be that retailer.
Definitely one to watch and, more importantly, BUY. Polished calfskin rendered in black, chocolate and cognac = the perfect, wear-it-wear-everything statement shoe.
Wipe that drool off your chin and make the purchase: $1,306 at Luisa Via Roma.
