Galliano "Loves Hitler," Fashion Industry Personalities Show Support

No one can claim that fashion is an industry of wallflowers. John Galliano is definitely one big personality, known for his experimental designs and theatrical shows, but recent events have taken his eccentric image to a whole other level. On February 25, Dior announced that Galliano has been suspended following his arrest at a Paris bar over allegations of anti-Semitic slurs. Three days later, The Sun posted an older video of an inebriated Galliano saying to fellow diners in the same bar, “I love Hitler.. People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be fucking gassed.” Today, Dior has officially announced that they have fired their creative director just days before the fashion house’s A/W 2011 collection on March 4.

Needless to say, this is all very shocking in the midst of fashion month, but what fuels the already huge fire is the support of many industry personalities towards Galliano. See what Patricia Field, Chanel Iman and others are saying after the jump.

Text Kristina Bravo

Gucci Fall 2011: Woody Allen's Carrie Bradshaw

Okay, so Woody Allen isn't really planning on creating a film with SJP's character from Sex & the City...but Gucci's Fall/Winter collection shown at Milan Fashion Week could very well be the wardrobe for a remake of Annie Hall.

The fabulous furs and over the top styling is marvelously reminiscent of every one's favorite sex columnist from NYC; whilst the boyish silhouettes and obvious 1970's influence practically scream Ms. Hall's name. It is this beautifully executed marriage of opulent femininity and fashionable androgyny that makes Gucci's latest ready-to-wear collection incredibly drool-worthy. The 70's have never looked so good.

Text Lauryn Stone

(Shoe) Label Watch: Finsk Wedges Bring You Four Inches Closer to Heaven

London-based Finsk launched in 2004 and has been making girls and certain kinds of boys happy ever since. Julia Lundsten, the Finnish-born designer behind Finsk, takes inspiration for her modern designs from architectural structures. The label was the recipient of the ELLE Accessories Design of the Year in 2010, and each pair of shoes is handcrafted in Brazil.

Yaddah, yaddah, yaddah, all I know is that these shoes have been haunting me since I first laid eyes on them. Every time I look at a pair they scream, "why do you not own me?" Why, why do I not own them? And then I'm reminded that there aren't enough digits in my bank account. This is a cruel, cruel world we live in.

Text Kristina Bravo

Liv Tyler + Proenza Schouler S/S 2011 in Purple Magazine

Corey Mason is all grown up wearing Proenza Schouler's Spring 2011 collection in Purple Fashion Magazine (Empire Records, anyone?). The grainy editorial looks spontaneously dreamy, giving off a disposable camera in a beach vacation kind of vibe. It's refreshing to see this kind of shoot as oppose to the usual jumping-model-in-a-glaringly-bright-studio editorial that's been done one too many times. Don't get me wrong, I'm more of a French Vogue girl than Us Weekly, but seeing Proenza Schouler on some flesh just makes me love Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough even more. Click to see the rest of the editorial!

Source: WhoWhatWear.com

Text Kristina Bravo

More is....More?

It seems to be that we have entered into a new day and age where everything is about the bigger, the better, and the more attention drawing you can make something (OK, rephrase, definitely revisiting a day in age...lets not so hastily forget Marchesa Luisa Casati, amongst many others). I think maybe for our generation it's less Marchesa and more Gaga, but nonetheless you get my point. What I can't but wonder is where a lot of this clientele is coming from.

Yes, toned down versions of the pop up ring are everywhere, but who is buying the originals that cascade inches off the finger? Who bought the Givenchy leather masks? And furthermore, who is keeping these artisans in business to continue creating such over the top accessories?

Exhibit A) A friend recently sent me a link for some jewelry she thought I'd really love, made by Joji Kojima (try saying that five times fast!), and while I can't say that I'd go around wearing it all the time, it definitely has appeal. It's very avant garde and macabre but never in my wildest dreams do I think I'd be clicking the checkout button for the pieces anytime soon. I'm not sure what I my reaction would even be if I saw someone on the street wearing most of these things. I guess here is the real question...I'm all for trying out trends and pushing the limits a little...but can anyone tell me who's walking their bunny rabbit in that S&M mask?

Text Corinna Fabre