Mainstream Fashion Review

This is a brief review of mainstream designers we actually like... These moments and folds of fabric that love the body and the world, that use inspiration aesthetically and/or philosophically that make us want to go home and play dress up. The fashion we encounter created by our friends and cohorts in the underground back corners of NYC we know to tingle and tickle the senses and idea organs, but it is a great comfort to think that the truly great and beautiful things are still (occasionally) allowed to succeed in this world...

(above) Alexander Corset by A La Disposition... From an old collection but I like the old collections best. Between war and disappointment and the cold of winter and death, this season is pretty conservative on the runways -- I almost choked when I saw what Imitation of Christ is doing now... Thank god for Vivienne Westwood & Gaultier!
Check out the site @ http://www.aladisposition.com


(above) Gaelyn & Cianfarani are close to my aesthetic heart with their romantic and freakish mix of history and fetish. They are even socially and ecologically conscious and care about their community. Their signature material is even made from recycled bicycle innertubes... How sexy is that?!?!
Check them out & love them @ http://www.gaelyn.com


(above) While we are on the topic, we must mention Linda Loudermilk and her "luxury eco" company. In response to the sustainability question this clothing company uses fabrics made from exotic self-sustaining plants, such as sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell, and soya. At first look, the designs were boring us to tears, until we stumbled upon the Archives where all the gems and exciting experiments are hiding.
Love Linda @ http://www.lindaloudermilk.com