Thursday, April 23, 2009

If It Ain’t Broke, Break It!

Deconstruction is alive and well in fashion, darlings!
Fashion Flashback at right: Numero editorial, March 2008; runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Ann Demeulemeester
Balmain
Calvin Klein
Central Saint Martins
Daryl K vented pants
Diesel Black Gold
Fendi
Io Ipse Idem
Jenny Packham, via nymag.com
Just Cavalli
Karen Walker, vianymag.com
Koi Suwannagate
Lutz, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs
Marios Schwab
Meadham Kirchhoff
Ohne Titel
Preen
Preen
Preen
Siwy Hannah slim crop jean at shopbop.com.
Linen open-stitch tunic sweater, at victoriassecret.com.
Alexander Wang long tank sweater; this and next at eLuxury.com.
Maison Martin Margiela slash ribbon tank.
RVCA Natalia tee, at lulus.com.
Elizabeth and James deconstructed tee, at shopbop.com.
Nina Ricci silk jersey dress, pictured via W. Visit nina.ricci.fr.
Zero + Maria Cornejo Anya dress at eLuxury.com.
Last Look: Dolce Vita slashed thong cutout booties, at shopbop.com.
The good news? We can totally DIY this trend, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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61 comments:

  1. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingApril 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Love all of these looks, although, I could never pull them off :)

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  2. Cupcakes and CashmereApril 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    those white shredded pants are fabulous...perfect for summer.

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  3. AnikaApril 23, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    OOooh, CC, this is perfection. My favourite thing: deconstruction in any way or form.

    I adore all the looks and still want to try the shredded pants thing out.

    Hope your week is going well. Have a lovely weekend bella :)

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  4. kadlerApril 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    This is hilarious. They are all destroyed.

    You're right, though. We can totally DIY!

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  5. NotionApril 23, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    yea i like them too, some of them look so futuristic it's cool, especially that coat now that was cool, and i love how those sweater dresses bring out the curves of a woman's body

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  6. www.janetteria.comApril 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi CC,

    Cool post! :)

    XoXo

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  7. nooneApril 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Crazy! I thought the Marc Jacobs's shirt is very nicely done

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  8. CariApril 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I wish I could get away with this look. Love the MMM. xo Cari http://isnotfashion.blogspot.com

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  9. LauraApril 23, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Hiya CC, I left you a little link present under the Check out this Smartie. I think you and your blog are wonderful. Email me shhh.under.the.sheets@gmail.com and maybe we can do some exchanging :)

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  10. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 23, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Maison Martin Margiela slash ribbon tank is my fave CC! ~Thank you so much for your excellent/fabulous postings each day...you make so many fashionistas so very happy darling!! XO*

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  11. freeteymeApril 23, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    this is so Su of Stilletto Effect! love it, I just wish I can pull it off =)

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  12. Daniela ValdezApril 23, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I love broken leggins, they look so chic and amazing!!!!

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  13. ThevisionarybutterflyApril 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    hot hot hot. I rather try than buy. Yet at the same time afraid to ruin a good pair of jeans.

    One day I will brave it

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  14. The Little Fashion TreasuryApril 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    So many lovely looks!
    Guess my no.1 is Ann Demeulemmeester.
    This spring summer I love so many of her beautiful items!!!

    HAPPY SUNNY DAY!

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  15. La Chauve-SourisApril 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    ouch great stuff really!!! I love all of those! the bik bok jeans which I wear in my blog looks kind of the same in your picture... check it out

    xxx
    http://lachauve-souris.blogspot.com/

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  16. WanderlustingApril 23, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I hate to admit it but the Victoria's Secret look is my favourite lol. I admire this look, but probably wouldn't wear it myself. Though I would wear those DV sandals, so who knows??

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    wow i guess it is. i didn't think it would stick around so long haha! must do another pair of denim asap...

    and i love the look from Central Saint Martins!

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  18. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    didn't even cross my mind that i posted a deconstructed tee right before reading this... too much wine mid day i think... anyway yeah check out my tee if you get time, we must have been on the same wavelength today...

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  19. MegApril 23, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I might have to dig up those pants with big holes I wore in junior high/high school (yeah, they still fit I think) and do a little artful shredding of what's left.

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  20. WinnieApril 23, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Ahh If only I could afford Preen.

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  21. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    I can't tell you HOW much I adore this post CC! The Balmain split balloon pants, the shredded hem on the Fendi bolero, the mid-spilt on the Phillip Lim coat, the Calvin Klein Collection coat. Ugh, too many too name. This was a serious trend. Kudos for your fabulous eye!

    P.S. LOVE FOR LABELS(LFL) #8 Answers are now posted!

    [K]

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  22. erika soroccoApril 23, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Love it all! Victoria's Secret really has some fabulous offerings in the wardrobe department. :)

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  23. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    This shall be my mantra !!
    I love destructuration, destroy and everything like that... I've fallen in love with the Fendi do-it-yourself Saint Francesco d'Assisi crosses Little Princess cape. Amazing !

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  24. MizzJApril 23, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Love these looks, they're so edgy and futuristic, but not in that Lady Gaga type way.

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  25. BoubouApril 23, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    hello ! just to say again that its a pleasure to visit your blog ; so much great inspiration for me and a fresh and dynamic blog ( sorry for my english ! )

    a bientot !

    boubou

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  26. Debbie ShiamayApril 23, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    How ironic!!! I just came across the funniest pencil skirt at a shp today which had a long zip from the hemline to the waistline and it could opened up flat!!! I was astunded... But your blog post put me on the right track LOL. Im falling wayyy behind these new fashion trends

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  27. GuapólogaApril 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Is not my kind of trend... Only if it's perfectly done I can consider it.

    Besos!

    Simone

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  28. SeekerApril 23, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Some great stuff, some that I'm not feeling.
    Deconstruction as a DIY... I wish I could do it.

    xoxo

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  29. GabbiApril 23, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Something so futuristic and cool about the deconstruction look. I love the Alexander Wang tank... *bises*

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  30. AlineApril 23, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I love this post...although most pieces are not my style, I really appreciate looking at them!

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  31. MásQueRopaApril 23, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Todo vuelve. Con 15 años corte mis primeros pantalones----fueron al cubo jajajja ¿y ahora?

    bsss

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  32. CassiopeiaApril 23, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Immense... Loved that Lim show. Sigh.

    Xxxc

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  33. BrigadeiroApril 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! Especially that Calvin Klein coat & Koi Suwannagate knit...
    xx
    CC

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  34. Nicole MarieApril 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    oh i so wish i could pull off the shredded look

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  35. Nicole MarieApril 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    oh i so wish i could pull off the shredded look

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  36. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    this image --> http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B6J6nGs6VwA/SfB49ySVH_I/AAAAAAAAT5U/z3K9-GeOEUU/s1600-h/Just+Cavalli.jpg

    i love it!

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  37. AllisonApril 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Oooh I love that the deconstructed fashion is in...I'm loving those shredded pants, they screammm perfection. I think it's so fun that deconstruction can be such a DIY project!

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  38. AllisonApril 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Oh, and I think it's great that you reduce your carbon footprint so much! Yayy for going green :)

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  39. WendyBApril 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I feel the tattered look is not for me.

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  40. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    wow, those shredded sweaters are drool-worthy for sure! very cool :-)

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  41. KeithApril 24, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Hey Carrie. These are some really awesome outfits. I love them.

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  42. Flashes of StyleApril 24, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Love all of these! This entry is totally inspiring me for some DIY's.

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  43. Laura in ParisApril 24, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Should we thank Derrida for this too?

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  44. VanessasRunwayApril 24, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Exactly - edgy is always the way to go! ;)

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  45. The Sydney GirlApril 24, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    great finds carrie :)!!! i love the tanned girl in the white top, so HOT!

    xxx
    sydneygirl

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  46. The Sydney GirlApril 24, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    p.s. just added your link to my favourite links!!! :) xxx

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  47. GabbiApril 24, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    You have award dear CC! :)

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  48. Amazing StyleApril 24, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    i love the white victoria sectrets beach blouse

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  49. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    the strapless purple dress is so pretty!!

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  50. HelenaApril 24, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Interesting collection. Where do you find all these photos? Do you work in the fashion business?

    I also like the blue collection down below very much. As I said, elctric blue has always been one of my favourites.

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  51. HekApril 24, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Oh yes, yes , YES! Hehe, this post made my heart beat faster:) Break it!

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  52. SwethaApril 24, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    its crazy and fabulous... i call this collection as the Windows 2009 :)

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  53. Frock Around the ClockApril 24, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Love these! Makes me want to reach for the scissors! :) x

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  54. haylinApril 24, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    oh, really love this post, such a great posted!
    so adore all these looks, damned fantastic~

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  55. Hope Adela PasztorApril 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    i love your new blog header!

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  56. Geri WuApril 24, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    the 'destruction' look is so fun.. not sure if i can carry it off too well with garments, though i'll definately try it with shoes!

    xx, Geri
    http://lovegeri.blogspot.com

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  57. Haute WorldApril 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I think this is the only look I could do a DIY on. Actually I have, but it was unintentional ;-) Love them all - thanks for this. I need to get my scissors now...

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  58. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Wow. Love all of these looks. I really need to go to town on some old denim wear. So right about the DIY!

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  59. UnknownApril 25, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Nice, I like how chic they make tore-up ass clothes look; very recession friendly if this catches on main stream! Haha.

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  60. Little Bow PrepApril 26, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    The Jenny Packham look is awesome!

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  61. FrankieApril 27, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I love all of these images! Great examples of turning fashion on its head. It's funny how some of these are becoming standard looks in fashion now when they were once so different!

    Great post as always, CC x

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