Saturday, October 25, 2008

Head Games

With Halloween less than a week away, CC can’t help but post some of the costume-y runway looks of late. Today’s focus is the fantastical headdress. Even if you wouldn’t wear these feathered fripperies to the club, perhaps they can inform your Marie Antoinette costume?
At right, Daphne Guinness, courtesy Paul Pincus.
At left: a plumed headdress at Chanel.
Comme des Garçons' cottony pouf. Runway pics courtesy style.com except where noted.
John Galliano (at right and next three, below)


Gloria Swanson, photographed by Edward Steichen for Vanity Fair, 1924.
Junya Watanabe cornucopias, via nytimes.com.
CC loves Hussein Chalayan’s angular net headdresses!
Photo trio courtesy zimbio.com.







At Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2009 show, the turban was all the raj!








Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress Affair to benefit Village Care of New York in May 2008.
These three photos via fashionwiredaily.com.
CC leaves you on this somewhat dreary Saturday with a gorgeous, inspired collage by Fellow Fashionista Neon Stilettos.
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33 comments:

  1. La Belette RougeOctober 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    I simultaneously love and fear that Vogue cover. Oh, and I saw that Vanity Fair cover. They are using it to advertise a show that the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is having of the photographs of Vanity Fair.

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  2. leeselooksOctober 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    that 1924 Vogue photo is breathtaking...

    so captivating it's crazytown.

    happy saturday cc!

    x.

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  3. WendyBOctober 25, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    I've always loved that Gloria Swanson photo. It looks so modern.

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  4. SongyOctober 25, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    Deliciously entertaining.

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  5. SyedOctober 25, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Woah these are amazing, some are incredibly pretty, others are kinda freaky, but I still like them all! The CDG cottony thing is lovely and I adore the flowers.

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  6. deeOctober 25, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Just delicious, Carrie!

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  7. AngelaOctober 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    hmmm... i like unique head pieces in theory.

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  8. ♥ Cara Mia ♥October 25, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    loved the ones from the village care benefit! some of those headdresses were just insane! :)

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  9. Sharon SOctober 25, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Hi there-I do love the Ralph Lauren take on this trend!

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  10. Jillian HobbsOctober 25, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    ahhaha so much to see the 1924 vogue is goregeous!

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  11. TINAOctober 25, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    LOVE this post - I had so much fun looking at all of these crazy looks!

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  12. Susanna-Cole KingOctober 25, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    A lot of these are simply a work of art and beautiful but a little difficult to wear in everyday life, however I would try perhaps the navy blue (or is it black? hard to tell) turban from Ralph Lauren! :)

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment, by the way! :)

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  13. SeekerOctober 25, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Some crazely amazing looks.
    I love all about hats and stuff like that.
    Thanks for sharing.

    xoxo

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  14. hollyshambles.xOctober 25, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    aww, i WISH i was dressing up as marie antoinette for halloween! unfortunately i'm working :( ah well. these are all lovely!

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  15. Fashion MomentOctober 25, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Just - GORGEOUS!
    :)

    FM

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  16. Fifi FlowersOctober 25, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    What a FUN post! I can decide which hat I would love to wear... they are all WONDERFUL! FUN FUN FUN!!!! ENJOY your weekend! Fifi

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  17. kokostilettoOctober 25, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    i love the fancy headbands out now! i wish i could just wear them out!

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  18. UnknownOctober 25, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    the vogue cover is fierce!

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  19. ivoreeceOctober 25, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Not wearable in the street, but some of them are so pretty^^

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  20. ElizabethOctober 25, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    Fantastical and wonderful!

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  21. Pau(Rox)October 25, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    I love your blog.
    Nice Pics
    XX

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  22. Little Bow PrepOctober 25, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Ooooh! I like them all, especially the angular net ones!

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  23. PetraOctober 25, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    So increadibly stunning! Love headwear, its so often neglected so its wonderful to see so many represented here!

    Thank you for your lovely lovely comments, they are so much appreciated.

    Have a wonderful weekend! x

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  24. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    if i could i wolud wear it in the real life!

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  25. Charmaine LiOctober 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    i wish i had a place to wear those kind of head piecess (not like i could afford it.. but STILL, a girl can only dream .. hehe)

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  26. AnonymousOctober 26, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    lol! u always pickout the loveliest pix for the right post titles!! pweedie.

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  27. MimiOctober 26, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Oh Halloween.It's everywhere but not in germany.That sucks cause I love it :(

    These head accesoires are so pretty. I love them.The ones the ladies at the rio carneval wear are so damn good

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  28. Rebeca MuineloOctober 26, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    WOOOOOW! FANTASTIC BLOG! I ADD U FOR MY FAVOURITE BLOGS!

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  29. BiLLiON $$$October 26, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    ya i of the pics i find :)

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  30. Paul PincusOctober 26, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    hi cc:

    thank you so much for the mention!!! i love it when that happens : )

    this editorial/report is magnificent! i never tire of john galliano and wendy b is so right about the steichen photograph...gorgeous!

    cheers : )

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  31. poeta fit, non nasciturOctober 27, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    i like the bottom collage. :D

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  32. AnonymousOctober 27, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    Hmmm.... such lovely hats! Nice inspirations... The Vogue photo is amazing.

    Take care!

    Mademoiselle M.

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  33. MarianOctober 27, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    i love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love....(ok i'l stop now ;o)
    that Vogue cover with D.G. She is terrific and truely gets couture.
    The headpieces are simply ART! wow id frame a few and put them on display in my flat!
    xx
    Marian

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