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Art Critical Zoology
Institute of Critical Zoologists, Iriamondi Cat (Pulau Pejantan series) 2009,via P·P·O·W"Pulau Pejantan is a remote island of Indonesia. Nick-named Sand Forest Island, Pulau Pejantan is a unique island...
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Umit B. Loved
Two years ago my fashion and life partner brought Mr. Umit Benan to my attention with this post. A few weeks ago, I came across this Dazed Digital presentation, complete with a video; the photos...
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Roominess of One's Own
This is possibly the most unflattering (in the traditional sense) knit top + elastic waisted skirt + sock + shoe combo for the body of a young woman, but that is also one of the top reasons why I...
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Wise
My first Yohji Yamamoto piece takes the form of black cotton/linen perfect wide leg pants with pleats plus attached suspenders in elastic, metal, and leather.From the Y's collection.Since I was given...
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It's Luxury to Me
Oh hi there. I'm just trying out my new Invisible Chair Pose™ and trying to look nonchalant about it.What I'm also doing here today is sharing what I look like when I'm in head-to-toe designer garments...
View ArticleThe Horizon
The sun cuts my face in two. Half blinded, I plod ahead at a steady pace. Nylon shorts ride high up my thighs exposing almost all of my legs to the sunlight. A navy blue long sleeve shirt clings to my...
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Papier-mâché
wadsheetscratchpapercuttearfoldrolltapeglueblankwhitepapera spacea surfacea potential
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Japonisme
One of many recent incredible flea market/secondhand/discount finds. You know how I do.
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There are some things I've been meaning to tell you.
Look familiar?This image inspired not just my last post, but the purchase of the necessary color contrasting item to make it happen. I had the kimono. This picture provided the sole reason for my...
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The Way Things Are
This week in the inbox:1. I appreciated the professional tone of this email, and noted the line at the end acknowledging that I may not respond at all. Since it seemed time, effort, and thought went...
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Harmonies and Variations
These additions, some more recent than others, form the basis for central ideas about wearing dresses.In the first instance, there were pleats and form-fitting tailoring. Initially, the plan was to...
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ГОША РУБЧИНСКИЙ
New fashion JNCOs.Made by Gosha Rubchinskiy, inspired by Russian youth subculture, produced by Comme des Garcons because Rei loved the streetwear line.I got them at San Francisco's Own MAC (the best in...
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Moo Moo
This spring/summer, I do not live at my home. I am travelling for an extended time, for research and writing purposes. I'm letting some spring/summer style pictures seep into my consciousness as dreams...
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When It's Right
This is my introduction to James Long, who seems to be better known for menswear. I looked into it and he has made women's collections in the past, which bear no resemblance to the woman I see here....
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Familiar Longings
Tonight I found inspiration on my husband's tumblr. We've been apart for about two months now, though I've returned home for one long birthday weekend at the beginning of March.We have been together...
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I had a birthday back at the beginning of this month. Rang in my late 20s with Proenza Schouler wide leg silk trousers (secondhand, Wasteland), vintage top with mother of pearl button detail (also via...
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Georgia
A couple years ago after familiarizing myself with all things Matthew Ames, to the extent made possible by an internet connection, I cemented my fandom with a "like" on facebook, and I believe also a...
View ArticleA description of homesickness
It is disorienting when your dream-filled nights resemble worlds you long for while your days plod ahead in a steady succession of unfulfilling moments. Not that these moments lack value. Not that...
View Articleit's over // what's next
This is a continuation, after a long break.This space has always been about me. This space has never been about me. There is a difference between personal writing and the exaltation of sheer...
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What I Am Here For
I just had the best sex of my life Saturday night after watching the entire new Beyoncé album with my husband. And it was a political act. We laid in bed and talked all night, restless, sleepless,...
View ArticleWorthwhile: Beyoncé Theory pt. 2
The knowledge began when my mother lost her mind. I was 8 years old. Beaten throughout her life, in childhood by the white woman who picked her up in Korea, as an adult, by boyfriends after the...
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Dancing Shoes
The shoes hold the stories of a birthday and a wedding. I fell down at each, but only once. Bounced right back up and carried on with the drunken abandon, in celebration of life and love. Now they are...
View ArticleThe Inactivist Manifesto: Part 1, Duration
I've been thinking of writing this for a very long time.I take that back. I've been thinking of writing something like this, and now I am writing it. And now I've written it and it's not what I...
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