Re the Famous Louis Vuitton Garbage Bag: Is Marc Jacobs “Trashing” Fashion Victims?

by Ella Meade on March 2nd, 2010, 2pm EST
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Right when this buzzworthy Louis Vuitton bag hit the ‘net, I was scrambling to fit in coverage of the late Alexander McQueen and what of NY Fashion Week I could, so my usual dissing of bad design had to wait. And wait past my flu. But I love critiquing design and publishing fug fashion more than runway shows, so without further ado…

In probable social commentary, Marc Jacobs has finally “done it”? with a possible reply to the Chanel hobo that resembled a trash bag.

You too can wear a trash bag for only $1960!

Two thoughts:

1. Is the worse part the tell-tale orange cinch-tie, or the “Louis Vuitton” wording for the logo-addicted?

2. Buyer beware! We think this bag is an intended insult to those who’ll carry anything with LVs – regardless of style. This “purse”  will signal any carrier as a fashion victim. Easily.

Unless you’re an Olsen Twin. Ah, yes – it’s so perfect for them, it might have been made for them to finally solidify their fashion status as hobos. We still think even they won’t take that bait.

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion Design / Craft, Handbags , Subtopics: WTF!?!, You too can...

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Common Cold Accessory: Not Hot

by Ella Meade on January 26th, 2010, 7am EST
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Two moms have invented “Sniffle Buddies”: *extra* mini sleeves upon which for kids to wipe their noses. Because that’s way better than wiping on a shirt sleeve. Oh yeah.

It’s a fashion disaster too scary to recommend imagining, but the worst part is these two new business partners also sell adult sized versions.

Ugggghhh. I don’t feel too well.

Read more about these mothers’ story or browse the Sniffle Buddy Shop.

Topics: $h-t! Style, Uncategorized , Subtopics: WTF!?!

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“Dread (lock) Santa Hat” !?! – Dread is Right!

by Ella Meade on December 10th, 2009, 6am EST
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You too can have long white dreads under your Santa hat. Because nothing represents the North Pole like a Rastafarian, especially a really old one.

However if you love that rasta-aesthetic or just think this is too funny, it’s available for purchase from Target.

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion Accessories , Subtopics: WTF!?!, You too can...

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The “Boob” Dress.

by Ella Meade on November 25th, 2009, 10am EST
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Are you wondering what I mean? Is this a sexy low-cut number? Oh come on don’t you know the blog?! Read and look on.

Indie designer Emma Bell designs a lot of “crazy” if you will, but her frocks are all open to personal style interpretation until we get to the round things with … nipples? … on the chest, especially on this piece:

Those couldn’t be cupcakes, could they? Cupcakes atop breasts? Who does that! Other colors simply look like dyed fried eggs, so they’re marginally better. Get a dose of bright cheer from the Emma Bell website, if you dare.

*Via* Kingdom of Style

Stay tuned for a bonus: The answer to the age-old question, “what is the opposite of nipple pasties?” Inquiring funny bones need to see! Read the rest of this entry »

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion / Style , Subtopics: Indie Designer, WTF!?!

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Sock Garters!?! IT or $h-t?

by Ella Meade on November 18th, 2009, 1am EST
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When one hears or reads about “sock garters”, that guy, gal, doll or dame may think of any a number of thoughts. There’s probably curiousity, intrigue or the quick urge to flag as fug.

But some fashionistas are already saying they can be at least kinda cute – so while I crave posting a photo of this odd hybrid-accessory (at least they don’t have a weird smushed name like “sarters”), I also should leave this open to public opinion. After all, they’re not necessarily forcing wearers into What Not to Wear-ers. (They can be hidden, but is that the intent?)

For your approval: A y (?) look from indie designer, SWAN clothing.

Key = visible, BUT with heels.

But – mm – I don’t know. We don’t see the whole picture.

Then there’s a whole bunch of garter styles from Sock Dreams, including adjustable banded ones that can even match the knee socks themselves. Better? Worse? (I’m back and forth on those poofy-poodly/uggly ones.)

So this whole new sock-garters-for-women thing: IT or $h-t List?

*Update* The poll is closed. Stay tuned for more on this! Read my suggestions on what to pair/wear with these accessories.

To reiterate either way, just thank goodness our tween-zombied society hasn’t come up with “sarters”.

Or have they?

Dun dun dunnnnn.

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion / Style, Fashion Accessories, It or $h-t? , Subtopics: Polls, WTF!?!

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