HO Holland

House Of Holland | Fall 2008
There is something so fun and amazing about this.

Agyness Deyn

Loving the "digital" plaid.


These are going to be all over Nylon, Missbehave editorials come summer.
Check out the rest of the House Of Holland collection here.

Shoe Bet I Want These

Okay, so only a handful of people will understand that title.


Nicholas Kirkwood
Browns
One thing I have realized about all my shoes...
I don't own any black ones! These would definitely
be on my list of dream shoes.
I love the satin and the killer shape!

They are not very practical but they are so pretty.
They could hang out in my closet with all my
other shoes I never wear.
Every one should own a pair of classic black pumps...
Obviously, I need to take my own advice.

Random NY Style

haha Tie Dyed leather


Absolutely love this color combination!









Once again this color combination is so good. Take note
Fall 2008 is all about unexpected color combinations!

Backstage | 3.1 Phillip Lim | Fall 2008

I have way too many pictures from backstage at Phillip Lim.
I'm sure some of you will enjoy these anyways.



Immediately after the show, everyone runs backstage to interview the designer.

Hyoni

Phillip Lim

Andrew



Front row. I sat in the third row. ;)

I am back in Houston. I've missed almost two weeks of school so I REALLY need to catch up. I promise I will update daily. I also have two more classes starting. I am extremely excited for Advanced Sketching with Marina. Maybe I will start posting sketches soon.

Ukraine | Juergen Teller | NYC | 2/7/08

We attended a gallery opening in Chelsea. It was called Ukraine by Juergen Teller.
You might recognize his work mostly from all the Marc Jacobs campaigns.


It seems Michael Stipe (REM) was everywhere during NY fashion week. I first saw
him at the Opening Ceremony party at Webster Hall. He didn't let me take his
picture because he said "it's not a good day." Boo. Luckily, I got one from behind
at this opening.


Juergen Teller and Ashleigh


Ev and Mr. Teller


Did I mention there was free beers?

My camera was being horrible during my whole
trip. I was only able to take a few pictures:







I want this light.

Overall, it was a great experience. My favorites were of Vivienne Westwood,
Bjork and Lily Cole. Definitely check it out if you get a chance.

The Ukraine exhibition will be on view from 7 February – 15 March
in Chelsea at the Lehmann Maupin Gallery.

NY Fashion Week | 3.1 Phillip Lim | Fall 2008 | Backstage

Top model Sean O'Pry and Diana M


Mackenzie Hamilton


Bastiaan and Sean O





All Pics : Copyright EV
Credit to ev said with a link if you use these.


Check back for updates from Daryl K, Willow, and Juergen Teller Exhibit

NY Fashion Week | Fall 2008

Sorry I haven't been updating. The past two days
have been hectic. Today, overall was the best!
I attended the 3.1 Phillip Lim show. Took plenty
of pictures backstage and got video of the entire show.
Saw the Peter Som show but my battery died. I got plenty
of backstage shots. Check back tonight or tomorrow for
footage and pictures!

A 90's Glam Farewell

Witnes is moving to Brooklyn and this was
sort of a farewell to him and his weekly Rock Box.



My favorite Mike outfit ever. Love the 90's vibe.
Dr Martens have been making a major comeback so get on it!


Ev and Ashleigh

No doubt I'm going to miss those dirty red walls.


Last February Brian, Letz and I went to a Balenciaga exhibit in Dallas.
The same night we went to The Party at Zubar...Music was dope and so were
the people. So seriously do not miss out... hit this up!



By this time tomorrow my plane will be landing
in NYC. I am a little scared cause my bag is probably
as big as me but unlike me it's got wheels!
Email me if you know of anything I should go to!
ev@evsaid.com

Couture Milliner Philip Treacy Inspires Houston Students

All I am saying is... Houston Community College is coming up!
Philip Traecy not only had a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus but also at HCC!
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to being so busy sewing. However, my friend
Ashleigh was there to get questions answered and polaroids taken!

How did you get into this field?
When I was 22yrs old I was attending London's Royal College of Art and i was a guinea pig for a millinery course. For a student project I was asked to make green hats for Harrods and later dropped them to Tatler magazine director, Michael Roberts and style editor, Isabella Blow. Isabella had something different about her, the high english are a bit unusual. She looked like she was going to a cocktail party (this was during the whole pantsuit look) and she was in a lacy dress. This look is now common place , but then it was daring. A few weeks later I had been getting calls from a women but no one seemed to no who it was that was calling. Finally Isabella got me on the phone and told me that she was getting married and wanted something different. She was going to have a medievel theme and wanted a head dress. Yes so, think of camelot. I was kind of nervous when I presented her with the "veil" and she had two friends with her to decide on whether or not it would work. One was Manolo Blahnik, I didn't know who he was at the time I was just hoping that she would like it! After her wedding I thought, "'Im going to miss her" and then I received a phone call from Issy and she was on her honeymoon asking if I would create a piece for another event. We became instant friends. "

(Isabella then introduced Treacy to Karl Largerfeld, Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, Alexander McQueen,etc. When he finished university he was approached by Karl Largerfeld and Valentino to create a line for their collections.)

Karl looks frightening but isn't. It's the stiff look people are afraid of. He's quite personable, highly intelligent and talks that way in every language. If he asks you about something you can't say, "what? huh? what was that?" You'll just look like an idiot.

On Isabella Blow:
Isabella wore hats like she wasn't wearing one at all. She could
walk into a room of 2,000 people (all gawking) wearing a giant
sparkling lobster atop her head and it seemed like she didn't
know it was there.

She wasn't showy, she was misinterpreted. She got confidence from
hats. If she liked a show or a look during a show she would clap alone.

I admired her spirit and conviction, it encouraged me intensely.
She called us Harold and Maude, although she wasn't that much older
than me. She always referred to herself as a 90 yr old women. Quite silly.

Isabella was a great catalyst of young people who needed a chance. There are people in our enviorment that can help but don't.

Isabella Blow is the most incredible person I have ever met.


What are some of the wierdest materials you've used? Any favorites?
Anything and everything. The possibilities are endless. My main goal is that the materials have to look weightless.
I do love egret feathers, but they are illegal. I love them. They move beautifully. I use turkey, ostrich and chicken feathers.

How did you come about the unicorn logo?
In university, I saw a unicorn in a book and just liked it.
It's a magical creature and hats are magical.

How he decided to pursue millinery:
I won a scholarship at school and then met John Galliano. We had an interest in hats. I had an interest because no one was. Hats were associated with old ladies, I thought that was absurd. Wearing hats 20-30 years ago was to conform, now it's to rebel. Today I make hats for young people whose parents didn't wear hats. It's funny how it has reversed. I make them for really conservative people. They will never wear an unusual garment but will go the extra mile for the hat. By the way I have never been to Houston. I have always been told people in Houston don't wear hats. Now they do!(as he laughs).

How do you attach the hats?
You have to understand the the limits of gravity.

How he feels about fashion:
Fashion is an illusion. It's good, it's slightly different than what you think. It's otherwordly. The point of doing fashion shows is to make people dream, people come to them, they don't know why they come but they do. Fashion also has a reputation for being vacuous. People who do things in the industry are great. People who are hanging on the edge aren't and they don't seem to have much talent. They did but they're losing it. One other thing. You need to be diplomatically honest when selling your hats or items. If you don't they'll look stupid and so will you.

Do you ever wear one of your hats?
Does Karl Lagerfeld wear his dresses? I'd feel like an idiot wearing a hat because I'm a hat designer. If I was standing in front of you wearing one of my hats you'd think "yes we get it, you're a hat designer." I do wear hats occasionally, weather wise.

Check out the Philip Treacy site to view his past projects and current collection.
Photo and Interview Source: Ashleigh at Champagne And Fried Chicken