~ like ~ the modern Théâtre de la Mode

browsing my blog and realized how i have been neglecting it.

yes i have been mia from blogging, and wonder how i used to write at least a post each day.

just not so motivated recently. i am sorry.

it's getting creepily cold these few days; rainy and windy here in perth and yes i miss the sunny weather now. it's funny that when it's hot you are grumbling how you wished it's cold and vice versa. 

.......

 

if you had read about my Théâtre de la Mode post

you would be quite familiar and amazed of this event that happened during the post-war in Paris.

and

here is another reference of recent designer who had adapted this idea conceptually.

 

sara flamm and christopher kelly established the label T d l M (Théâtre de la Mode) back in 2007 and showed their debut autumn/winter 2008 collection 'willows' in london through installation of miniature wooden mannequins; taking inspiration from this postwar couture. 

likewise, even the label name is directly linked.

it was indeed an innovative approach for them to adapt this concept in this modern era but how would they apply to show the difference between these dolls and the 1945's miniature dolls?

 




this is where we could see that they were not just any other ordinary dolls but with unique animal looks; so called 'creatures of the woodland'.






when it is rather common for us to imagine and perceive that  dolls do usually wear high-end fashion or extravagance outfits, they had transcended this value by putting on casual-wear and modern tailoring on these creatures.

willow autumn/winter 2008

willow autumn/winter 2008

undeniably, each dolls had developed distinctive characteristic and mood through the outfits.


additionally, presenting their collections in miniature was what they considered as a reminiscent of Théâtre de la Mode and a homage to the french couturiers. 


and not to forget that it provided us to take a new perspective and challenge of contemporary fashion.

fashion is not only about fashion but also a reflection of how the world is today - quite a statement of recent economic climate that make it difficult to survive in the (fashion) world.


if you are interested in the designer's recent work visit the website
currently, it's a menswear label ( i think sara flamm is no longer with the label) which is based in london.


have a great weekend !



(image courtesy from T d I M) 
 

 

D.I.Y denim cutoffs

it's been a while.
i am sorry that i have been quite reluctant to write a post nowadays.

jeans are versatile. 
jeans are must have.

it's still summer here.
there's one thing about me.
i don't wear jeans during summer.
well i used to.
but not for the past few years. 

i wear shorts a lot for summer.

there was a urge to do some diy last week.

some old pairs of unwanted jeans and turn them into something wearable in this heat.

it's a really quick and easy diy.

i have got these worn out men's jeans (just for the comfort)but you can get whatever jeans you want; please note that loose fit are preferred.

you just need a pair of scissor to do the transformation!

you can try the jeans on and   mark your desire hemline or use your favourite pair of shorts as a template.
 
once marked, draw a slanted line (leaving the inseam longer than the side one)

i decided to cut it free hand but it should looked like the photo- the hemline in an angle.

fold the jeans to mirror your hemline and cut the other side.


 
i forgot to take the photo but i will try to explain.

you want to create a slightly round angle on the front.

cut about 2.5cm or more (as you desire) on the side seam, then we move on and cut towards the inseam at a round angle. now the front would be shorter than the back.

this way you have got the lovely details of the pocket peeking out too!

this is not an necessary step but if you have an unpicker, you can run the unpicker through the hemline to create the frayed look.

if you don't, don't worry. 

wash the shorts and you will eventually get the look.

more details on the shorts.

i have studs on hand so i decided to do some studding.

you can do whatever you want; leave it plain cause it looks as good.










finished look!

here is another pair of jeans being transformed.

these shorts will be on sale at my facebook page so if you would love to have these, please visit my shop!

~ like ~ matsuki kousuke

matsuki kousuke is one of the talented photographer from osaka, japan.

i found his works rather ethereal yet beautiful and original.


there are certain repetition of how he approach his shooting but yet the results always come out distinctively and fairly refined.





 

 

 

 

(images courtesy from matsuki kousuke's site)

| maybe stranger | collection

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i hope last year treated you right and well !
it's the second month of the new year.

just a message to you.

please 
look out for my latest collection | maybe stranger | 

collection can be viewed on my facebook page  → https://www.facebook.com/arinakhoo 


and i hope you find it inspiring ;  somehow !





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~ like ~ Sun Fei Fei for Vogue China September 2012

a lovely retro-twist wardrobe for autumn.
 
elegant knitwear in jewel toned shades.
 

 

fashion photographer _ lachlan bailey

stylist _ 
clare richardson

model _
sun fei fei





pointed-toes-shoes with socks.
ah
i would definitely wear so.

Stranger to Ourselves ~ ambiancelook ~

                         it is a stranger


                           representing you

                                                                                    and completing you

read about :
inspiration behind the shoot 

Stranger to Ourselves ~ lookbook ~

 

















 
First Stage | Experience | 
'Suspended' Top and 'Suspended' Pants

 

Second Stage | Passion |  
'Suspend' Jacket and "Suspended Drape' Dress


 

Third Stage | Intimate |  
'Path' Top and 'Path' Skirt