Flashback Fashion (Spring 2018 RTW)

So, thru out Spring 2018 RTW fashion month, we have seen many trends come down the runway to name a few: designer denim, mixed prints, sequin embellishments, fanny packs, and bright colors.

However, there is one trend that made me flashback to my childhood, from Disney characters and cartoons to My Little Pony (at Moschino).

Minnie Mouse first ever NYFW!
To see more of Minnie's adventure click here

On the flip side, these childhood characters allow viewers to take the focus off of whats going on in this world right (from politics to natural disasters) now.

High end fashion designers collaborating with classic characters (like the one's listed below) has been going on for a few years now, but for Spring 2018 designers brought those characters to the runway.

Let me jog your memory:
- Christopher Kane x Beauty and the Beast - check it out here
- Kenzo x Disney (the Jungle Book) - check it out here

Now lets take a look!
Moschino
My Little Pony


Philipp Plein

Cinderella

Prada
Cartoon Comics

Other
From Left to Right: Kith, Gucci, Jeremy Scott

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Gucci please, tell me that you love me...

...Can I be your main squeeze. - "Gucci Mane"

Of course we need to talk about the Gucci Spring 2018 show,
so lets get to it!




A little background, before we get to the goodies:

Alessandro Michele's (GOAT) inspiration came from multiple ancient civilizations, including his home city- Rome, but on the other end there was a 70's and 80's glam vibe, Disney Characters and even an Elton John collaboration! Michele's mantra and ideology for the Gucci show was:

"Resist the mantra of speed that violently leads to loosing [sic] oneself. Resist the illusion of something new at any cost." 

Michele wanted the experience to be the main focus of the show, not necessarily the clothes. His goal was to create a "brave new world" where everyone can be free, the new world, per se, was a combination of Rome's history and keeping to the Gucci title as masters of the digital universe.

β€œTo feel the contemporary, I need to know that something was there before. I want to touch it.” - Alessandro Michele

And that is exactly what he did, the set (presented in a hangar) had scale replica of statues and artifacts of the classical civilization of places like Rome and Greece, along with Egyptian gods, and even seating mummy's next to some people. Although the stage was set from ancient civilization the clothes were quite the opposite, he repped 80's glam with embellished work out joggers,  intricate detail and sequins, sequins, and more sequins, embellishments, layered necklaces, and mix matched prints. 


If you don't have serious FOMO yet, you are about to ... so lets dive into my favorite looks (it is so hard to pick) from the 110 piece collection and the incredible details and accessories (which I'm obsessed with- shocker.)

From Left to Right: you can see the 80's jogger inspiration
the 2 dresses on the right end I could see being an Golden Globes or Oscar dress. The shape of the 4th dress in is very ancient Rome inspired.

From left to right: I love this blazer, I love everything bows on it, and he did put a lot of bows down the runway.
One thing that was constant thru out were the Fanny Packs - again very 80's work out girl. The suit on the end is Elton John inspired.


To view the full collection click here!

Now for the Details...honestly I'm salivating over.

From Left to Right - If anyone knows me I have a serious sunglass obsession, I love the farthest left - its a bit extra but I'm sure every hip hop artist will be flexin with them.
On the far left: heart sunglasses- I mean so nostalgic, I think I even still have a pair from when I was little, but obv may have to cop these to!
The 4th form left - amazing statement necklace that embodies both ancient times (the material) along with new!


OK- I saved the best for last! THE BAGS!!! MAJOR BAG ENVY!!
The brown alligator (bottom left - I literally die), bottom center- same thing as last seasons "real gucci" bag, bottom right: I'm getting this for my puppy!
Top right: This will be in every bloggers closet, Top middle: Gucci went back to their roots with this style, Top right: STUNNING!! There are no more I'm in LOVE.

Just leave me at the Gucci store and I'll be happy. I mean they do even have pillows now to so...
Anyway, Gucci is on another level right now, top of there game, and in every hip/hop song.

I believe Alessandro Michele is one of the only designers, that I could pull off a show like this, with ancient times decor with 80's glam and sequin coming down the runway; some of the dresses was where you can really see the connection of 2 opposite ends of the spectrum. What he has done for the Gucci Brand is next level.


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2017 Emmy Red Carpet: Slay x Meh x Tragic

So award season has officially kicked off! The Emmy red carpet was filled with sequin dresses, one shoulders, custom dresses and more!

Don't mind the fact I don't know who half these people are, but check out who I think Slay'd, were Meh (Other Comments), and absolutely Tragic. Let me know your thoughts!


Slay
Top 5

From Left to Right:
Shailene Woodley in custom Ralph Lauren
Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture
Julianne Hough in Marchesa
Priyanka Chopra in custom Balmain
Madeline Brewer in Brerta

Tragic
Worst 5

From Left to Right

Vanessa Bayer in Zac Posen - She looks like wallpaper
Debra Messing in Romona Keveza - She looks like a trashbag that got dipped in burgandy
Ariel Winter in Zuhair MuradI love Zuhair Murad but this dress looks horrendous on her she tries to hard to be different
Aijona Alexis -Talk about camel toe, and I think she has extra toilet paper she sat on
Heidi Klum in Dundas - She needs to start dressing her age 


Meh/Others to Note
From Left to Right:

Mille Bobbie Brown in Calvin Klein- Why are people loving this, It looks like a ballerina dress. We're going to the emmy's not to watch Black Swan
Sophie Vergara- This is not a wedding, why is she wearing a wedding dress?
Mackenzie Davis- I love the dress, however, it is styled wrong and is not for someone in her age group
Tessa Thompson- I know everyone is 50/50 about this, and to be honest I can't decide either!

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*Pictures courtesy of Pop Sugar and Harpers Bazaar