Terry Gaga

Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, announced today that it will publish LADY GAGA, a book of never-before-seen photographs of Lady Gaga taken by renowned photographer Terry Richardson. Lady Gaga will write the foreword to the book, which is scheduled to be published on November 22, 2011.
Jamie Raab, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Grand Central Publishing, said, “We are proud to be publishing this remarkable collaboration between Lady Gaga and Terry Richardson and anticipate that it will be one of the most stunning, provocative and coveted books of the 2011 holiday season.” Raab acquired world rights to the book from William Morris Endeavor Entertainment in association with Atom Factory. Taschen Books will publish a very limited edition of the book to be released the following year.
A visual dialogue between Lady Gaga and Terry Richardson, the book will showcase over 350 color and black and white photographs taken during the 10 month period in which Richardson followed Lady Gaga and had complete access to her everyday life, with nothing being off limits. Beginning with Lollapalooza in August 2010 to the February 2011 Grammy Awards which had 26.66 million viewers, (the highest viewership in over a decade) to the final shows of her Monster Ball tour which averaged an attendance of 90,000 people each day, Richardson brilliantly captures the intimate, random, behind-the-scenes moments of Lady Gaga in both her professional and personal life. During the almost year-long global odyssey, Richardson took over 100,000 images and followed the recording process of BORN THIS WAY. The resulting book, featuring some of the most revelatory and exciting of these photographs, captures Lady Gaga as never before seen.

Versatile Plus

This is seriously one of the most amazing inventions ever.  Young Israeli designer  Daniela Bekerman has created shoes called Ze o Ze, stands for "this or this" in Hebrew.  These shoes are so versatile that they actually change shapes and styles. The wearer can change the design of the shoes through changing the heel, which is a modular piece that connects to the shoe’s sole giving us an immense amount of options! Check it out.

Magnetic

Have you ever heard of  magnetic nail polish?   The UK nail brand Nails Inc. is coming up with a new polish called Magnetic Attraction. The three metallic shades which contain iron powder and come with a magnet embedded in the cap. You apply a coat of the polish to each individual nail, then hold the magnet over your nail to get a rippled effect. These polishes will be available in October. Nails Inc. has been expanding its market in the US, so hopefully we’ll see it here soon.
 

 LCN, a professional line, actually has magnetic polishes available now  They come in eight shades, and then you need to purchase the magnets separately. These magnets allow you to make shapes on the nail, unlike Nails Inc.’s version which makes an abstract ripple–right now they offer a diagonal line and star version. As a trend, it looks more subtle than crackle and is easier to achieve than other methods.

Glamour HIts

Some of the latest fashion accessories that are popping up all over the runway are super fun and I want them all.. well.. I can't use them all but I still want them,  one of my favorites are visors, these guys  have resurfaced at both Balenciaga and Givenchy for Resort 2012, they are super chic.

Hair jewelry is also making a comeback, one of the original Rock Stars who made this one of her iconic looks was Ms. Courtney Love.  Now some of the top designers are making some updated rad versions to bring to the masses of 2011. Here's some cool ones I found.  Leafy jewel-encrusted crowns stole the show at Valentino couture earlier this month, a concept that was also masterfully excecuted by Maison Michel for Spring ’11 (with a helping hand from Lou Doillon and Bambi Northwood-Blyth).

 Lets get our paws up for Mr. Michael Kors’ versatile Fall ’11 hair jewerly, worn here as a ponytail cuff by Codie Young.  Amazing!!! I so love these... I wish I could get one for every single one of my friends w/ long hair.

Artist Columbine Pheonix has already got another cool idea going, making some rad pieces out of bone and jewel.  Here's a hot example.

Pink

M·A·C Cosmetics named the new faces of their next Viva Glam campaign, Mr. Latino newly out of the closet  Ricky Martin and Miss Pink Friday herself, Nicki Minaj. An awesome selection since Minaj has previously collaborated with the makeup company for the release of a fundraising lipstick named after her debut album, ’Pink 4 Friday’. With Mr. Martin.. I am not sure but maybe a lot of his fans will be going crazy to buy some make up!

oh Daphne

Fashion icon goddess is  Daphne Guinness, was recently “laid in state” by  Gareth Pugh  to showcase her  most recent collaboration with jeweler, Shaun Leane.  Miss Guiness who loves to put on a show always, loves her theatrical installations. I think she has outdone herself this time!  In typical  Guinness fashion she was laid out in a see thru Alexander McQueen bodysuit with an antique veil.  The only exposed body part was her arm in a one-of-a-kind chain mail glove made of gold and diamonds. This piece is for sale for 1.7 million bucks!   It's made of 18 carat white gold.    To create the glove, the two used 5,000 pave white diamonds to make a flock of birds and branches. This “labor of love” as they refer to it, is their rendition of a 21st century decorative armor and is only the beginning. Guest to the unique experience event included Tom Ford, Gareth Pugh, Tom Bowles, Sara Buys, Lily Cole, Sarah Burton, Sabrina Guinness, Paul Simonon and Vicky Sarge.

Contra Mundum - is  Latin for “Against the World:" it took over five years for this to beauty to be created. , the pavé white diamonds, set in the shape of a bird formation, and weighing over a thousand grams in 18ct white gold are stunning. Made in two parts, the cuff can be worn alone as a hand glove, or extended into an evening glove. Every detail in the piece, including the chainmail, has been carefully constructed by hand to ensure a perfect fit to Ms. Guiness's arm. The glove was molded from Daphnes' own hand, and is a stylized armour made of precious metals, studded with gems.

Delicate chainmail forms the foundation of this highly fantastical gauntlet; each ring looped in one by one to create an exact formation tailored to the individual. Striking diamond birds cascade around the arm, as though caught in mid-flight. Skilfully supporting the framework is a shimmering diamond branch that elegantly wraps around the upper arm. The hand is protected with a bold metal cuff, hand-forged and beautifully engraved. Birds are layered on the surface of the cuff amongst the sculpted branches. Carved in gold and set with diamonds, they soar among the delicate engraving as though liberated by the blowing wind.

For them it has become less a fashion item, more a work of art, something that pushes the boundaries of fine jewellery and symbolises their friendships with each other, and with Blow and McQueen, who was to design a spectacular dress to go with the glove.  Contra Mundum: " It’s about wanting to watch, but not wanting to be seen. I feel it’s a pact, if that makes any sense. And I’m not sure I could wear it to go out now, because it means too much.’

Murder

 One of my fav designs right now is coming to us from an amazing label  Super Fertile.  From jewelry designer Kali Arulpragasam, she's MIA's sister.  The new amazing line is called "Murder", the entire collection  is long gold chain necklaces, scattered with would shaped jewels.  The line has chokers that look as if your cut had been slashed.  Cocktail rings and earrings that make you look as if you were just blown with a machine gun.   With each piece crafted intricately in fine gold settings and high quality rubies, sapphires and garnets, what we’re left with are luxurious, permanent pieces of wearable dark art.


Arulpragasam says, “Violence and beauty have been thoughtfully crafted in incredible detail … to portray the inhumanity in the world.” 
 

Gaga Sketches

Bjork

Glow Wall

Ok so the future is totally here.  Phillips has announced that it will partner with Kvadraf Soft Cells to create something that's out of this world, a type of textile that's very much alive.   Well not really alive but basically a color changing panel.   Integrating addressable LED's into the soft cells of acoustic panels, designed to work with sound waves in order to create this fabric that can glow and create ambient lighting as well as adding textural and design elements.

This style of lighting will create a kind of a glowing wallpaper panels for rooms that can be used in ways that traditional wall and ceiling mounted lighting cannot be. The lights could potentially have the ability to change colors based on the owner’s desires. The textile will also have a secondary effect, the dampening of noise, since the panels are designed to dampen noise and softens echoes.

The wall panels can take a bunch of forms, they have aluminum frames that allow them to fit into any shapes.

Currently, there is no word on when Phillips will be releasing the panels on the market, or how much each one will cost. Currently, the company is targeting businesses and hotel chains with this lighting, so the odds are that, at least at first; this glow in the dark wall covering will not be an inexpensive lighting option for home use.

Chanely

I am a big Chanel fan and I am very happy that the essence of such an amazing label has never changed. I like that Mr. Lagerfeld is always reconstructing the entire idea by reinventing it. Here's a look at the coolest latest looks.

Beyond

I love when the traditional ideas get thrown out the window.  Recently more than ever, we are seeing amazing pieces for your fingers!  Traditional jewelry designs are now becoming history for some labels making room for experimental ideas of adornment, right now its our fingertips.. tomorrow.. not sure but excited about it! Recently Miss Daphne Guinness showcased a studded white gold and platinum chain-mail glove she created in collaboration with British jeweller Shaun Leane. Guinness’ gauntlet, entitled Contra Mundum is encrusted with 5,000 pavé diamonds and has been valued at 1.7 million dollars.  A lot of amazing designers are making room for their own dark creations, like Jules Kim, who is inspired by the dark side of nature and is gracious enough to make them affordable, her brand Bijules is amazing, she uses serpents and swallow skulls.  Its rad! Another amazing jewelry designer  finger enthusiast  Lauren Ruicci  is making waves with her Man Eater & Scorpion claws for her N.Y Label Laruicci.  A  Swedish costume designer turned high end jeweler Anna-Sara Davik takes care of every finger, literally.  Her amazing pieces come with a complete set of ten in a box set and each piece is totally adjustable to fit anyone.  She also has made some killer lambskin and silver nail gloves that are to die for!