Monday, February 16, 2009

Shape Shifter

Now this is a geometry class that CC could pass! Cubes, triangles, diamonds, hexagons and rectangles make for the kindest cut of all!
Fellow Fashionista Dapper Kid just did an amazing post on the artwork of Emma Hack (pictured at right). Check it out here.
Vera Wang Lavender Label; runway images via style.com.
Armani Privé Couture
Chanel Couture
Burle Marx sidewalk at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, via nytimes.com.
Cube House in Rotterdam Netherlands by Piet Blom
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture cubic bun
Armani Privé Couture handbag


Kenneth Cole chevron clutch, pictured via elle.com
L.A.M.B. Bangalore shoulder bag; this and next at vivre.com.
Sylvia Toledano Eye 2 Eye crystal minaudière.
Alexander McQueen neon geometric panel clutch. Visit net-a-porter.com.
Look From London hexagon net tight, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Substance hexagon necklace, at ravinstyle.com.
Giuseppe Zanotti woven platform sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Geometry tee, at americanapparel.net.
McQ geometric intarsia cardigan, at net-a-porter.com.
The Kiss Principle color block tee dress, at asos.com.
Hervé Léger color block dress; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Calotta dress
Anna Sui silk patchwork dress











Photo by Solve Sundsbo, courtesy nytimes.com.
Get geometric, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

67 comments:

  1. a very mod vibe overall. the emma art is fantastic, i checked out his post.
    love the report boots on this side b.t.w.!

    :)
    cm

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  2. the vera want dress is so beautiful and delicate and i am so in lOVE with the Anna Sui silk patchwork dress! maybe i could afford if it went in the sale? please do, the dress is totally me! :)

    ps, thanks for your sweet comment, xx

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  3. I do love the way all over patterns play against our depth perception. And bright patterns will always make me smile :) Thank you so so much for linking my article dear!!!

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  4. Aaaaw, have you seen a film called Garden State? I love it and your post reminded me of it.

    Have a great week CC :)

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  5. Hi CC,

    Great post, I love all, esp.: Chanel and McQueen long cardi...

    xoxo: Janet

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  6. Hi CC,

    Great post, I love all esp.: Chanel and McQueen long cardi!

    xoxo: Janet

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  7. i luv geometric shapes! these remind me of a bag that Issey Miyake did for MoMA. ....the cube hairstyle is incredible!

    ♥ R

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  8. HEY CC..LOVE THE BLOG TODAY..VERY COOL....PLEASE CHECK OUT MY BLOG..THANKS...XOOX

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  9. Patterns are amazingly powerful CC. The Hervé Léger dress is absolutely stunning. I love the McQ intarsia cardigan and the Chanel couture gown. I am getting a mod feel from a lot of these looks *pulls out picture of Twiggy"

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  10. Love the McQ cardigan. It reminds me of something MIA would wear. I always shy away from patterns but these looks are adorable.

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  11. These patterns are so much fun--I wouldn't mind wearing some of these vibrant pieces!!

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  12. I liked the previous post but this one rocks ! Geometric patterns is what I love..The dresses & purses are awesome :)

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  13. gosh, the purses and the tights are marvellous!
    New posts on mainchicavenue.blogspot.com .

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  14. gosh, the purses and the tights are marvellous!
    New posts on mainchicavenue.blogspot.com .

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  15. Sorry if this posts twice but anyhoo, loving that Anna Sui dress, the perfect palette for spring/summer, w/gladiator sandals no doubt. And that LAMB bag really speaks to me for some reason. It's unusual...but business like at the same time.

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  16. i love patterns and prints...... they always look so architectural.. great post as always

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  17. Wow, how do you find all your images?? That house in Rotterdam is totally insane, I would feel so emo-hipster if I lived there haha.

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  18. Some gorgeous prints. Really lovely!!!

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  19. so mod!!!, love the McQ dresses and the chanel!
    xoxo
    stella

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  20. I LOVE this post, especialy these dresses, darling!
    Wish you happy Monday evening, ang great business week!

    FM

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  21. i'm not usually a huge fan of chanel, but i loooove that chanel couture dress :) perfect! x

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  22. thanks! I'm getting closer to more timely comment backs haha

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  23. WOW! THE HAIR!!
    xx-LJ from SOS!

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  24. I like this blog beacuse it gives me alot of ideas. Ava wrote this.

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  25. out of all of that, i'd say the geometric hair bun is the most outstanding . how did anyone manage to create such perfect lines with someone's HAIR ?
    wow,
    i'm impressed .

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  26. copacabana beach <3 and I think I have a similar dress to one of the pictures! ha must find it :)
    have a nice week darling!
    xx

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  27. Love the Anna Sui's silk dress, perfect for Spring.

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  28. I love that orange and yellow necklace!

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  29. Oh I love geometric patterns! and that white Chanel dress OMG!

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  30. The crazy cubed hairstyle is definitely my favorite rendering of the geometric fad!

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  31. Wow, such stunning shapes! I think I NEED those tights now...great post, CC! x

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  32. Geometrical/architectural prints are definitely very interesting, but they tend to make me dizzy!

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  33. I love the last photo. That's so creative! =]

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  34. The London Hexagon Net Tights are amazing.

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  35. I love that view of the sidewalk in Brazil!

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  36. ah all my 20th century design classes have come in handy! this looks a lot like cubism! :)

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  37. Those tights are amazing! I wish I could see it up front! Great post as always..what's your take on New York Fashion Week so far?

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  38. mmm.. these remind me of my tunic i wore on my birthday :D

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  39. I love the mod vibe, not I definitely cannot pull it off. too bad!

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  40. I've been craving prints, so thanks for the fashion eye
    candy!

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  41. ooh great prints! i love the necklaces and shoes!

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  42. very nice! retro flare without going overboard.

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  43. The one of the hair is just brilliant! If only I can do my hair like that!

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  44. I love, love, love these CC! I absolutely adore bright patterns and colors.

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  45. great post CC!

    we saw some hot prints in Diane von Furstenberg and Preen in NYC too! check them out...so cool!

    hope all is well darling one!

    xxx LM

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  46. All these geometric, Misson-ish, optical illusion stuff makes me eyes water! They remind me of those Magic Eye books from when I was growing up.

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  47. WOW. Yay for prints!! Loving the last picture. I wonder who took it.

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  48. I tagged you in my latest post! You must check it out.

    Cheers from Seattle,
    Emerald Dandy

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  49. i'm so in love with Emma Hack and that cube house in Rotterdam is pretty amazing too ;o)

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  50. Oh, those tights are perfect. Love them.

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  51. I really like the pics and the items which are shown!

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  52. i feel kind of dizzy looking at all these shapes…

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  53. I love all that prints!!xoxo

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  54. Wow... that bun is intense... and I LOVE IT!

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  55. So cool Love the ideas here

    Please check out http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/

    x

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  56. Beautiful prints, especially that black and white Chanel dress! Very art deco... :)

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  57. Brilliant post too... it kinda reminds me of Escher !
    And thank you thank you thank you for the sweetest comment ever, you're really SO kind !!

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  58. i love the hai cut of the girl of the 1 picture:-p



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