A while ago I was a guest blogger for my school’s fashion blog, Fashion School Daily but now they’ve asked me to be a permanent blogger. I’ll be submitting a new post every week. Exciting!!! Though, I will have to probably sound a little bit more professional. Anyway—

Dino asked me to blog about current things in fashion. I wanted to do model profiles but apparently we already have a blogger who’s also a working model. Oh well..

Check out my entries here: http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/index.php/tag/harry-go/

Words on the street are: the shoes are not freshly from Alex’s brain. He copied the idea from an early 80’s band, called The Tubes.

It’s not a major, jaw-dropping news because after all, a lot of designers take inspirations from old movies or ancient cultural references. But, let’s just take a look anyway.

If you’re like me: can’t stand heavy metal and the eighties, I recommend you to fast forward to 1.00.

Impressed?

Girl in Bronze Boots. Guy in Silver Boots

I’ll have to borrow this from Perez: Separated at Birth?

This issue has been discussed for quite a while now. Many believe that Twiggy came up with this distorted idea of beauty when she first emerged with her blonde boyish haircut and her waif figure in the 60’s. Others blame it on Rachel Zoe, Kate Moss, but it’s always believed that this idea of beauty was promoted by the fashion industry.

In the 80’s and 90’s, models are size 6, while in today’s runway shows, models are size 2-4 (contrary to popular beliefs, they’re not size 0.)

But,

As Heidi Klum always preaches: “In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out,” this thindemic might possibly came to its end — or at least reaching its end.

V Magazine dedicates an issue just to address the Size Issue.

V Magazine Size Issue

To be honest, I don’t like neither of the covers. I always am a fan of V covers, but not these two. Gabourey Sidibe looks very unflattering and Dakota’s hair is too tall for words. It reminds me of a coconut tree. Anyway-

There is one editorial, shot by Terry Richardson, which I like to call Compare and Contrast.

Jacquelyn Jablonski & Crystal Renn by Terry Richardson

While, I am not a big fan of comparing and contrasting, I got the point there. A friend of mine mentioned this — which I find interesting — Crystal Renn isn’t that big. In the fashion industry, Crystal is what we called Plus-size or Full-figured model. Is this the new ideal beauty?

Is Crystal the new Sasha, Jessica, or Snejana?

I, for one, believe that the Proenza Schouler looks better on the skinny model. I was born in the 90’s and started following the industry in 2005. I didn’t know any other idea of beauty other than Snejana’s or Sasha’s. I had no idea that Tyra Banks was a size 6 when she walked down the Chanel runway somewhere in her golden era.

Even from the menswear perspective, I noticed that Prada boys are getting ‘bigger.’ Miuccia is notorious for using super-thin boys. David Sciola once mentioned that he won’t even go to a Prada casting because he knows he won’t fit the samples.

But take a look at this model from Prada Fall 2010 Menswear:

Prada Fall 2010 Menswear

He doesn’t have that usual Prada boys’ vibe, which I love: fragile and frail. This guy looks healthy!

Is healthy the new thin? Well, it has been a while after Moss’ era.

Sasha Pivovarova, Missy Rayder, and Malgosia Bela.

Sasha Pivovarova, Missy Rayder, and Malgosia Bela

I don’t remember when was the first time, but this certainly is not Sasha’s first time doing H&M campaign ad. Sasha was Miuccia’s muse for quite a while. Her look was compared to Gemma Ward when she first started to model — they uncannily look identical!

Gemma Ward and Sasha Pivovarova

Sasha is my favorite model (you know, I have a thing for Prada boys and Prada girls) so I’m happy to see her face everytime I march around the Union Square of San Francisco.

Sasha Pivovarova for H&M Fall 2009

P.S. I’m on Sasha’s Facebook friend list!

Images via Modelinia.

Rest in peace, Daul..

Daul Kim

Image via Fashionologie.

Liu Wen, an Asian model, is going to be the first ever Asian model who is going to walk the long and glittery runway of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!

Liu Wen

I once tweeted about how I wish there’s at least one Asian model as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s not an angel yet, but Liu is going to walk the show! I was so happy, you guys. You have no idea. It just goes to show that the fashion industry started to notice the growth of fashion market in Asia.

Like Prada. Prada usually was an all-white show; as in Miuccia cast all Caucasian models. However, for the Spring 2010, Miuccia sent down two Asian models (Shu Pei Qin and also Liu Wen) and one African-American model (Lyndsey Scott). I don’t know about you, but I like this diversity on shows. And it’ll also be better for the company, because people of colors can see if this dress works well with their skin tone or not.

Anyway, check out this great article by Modelinia about Liu Wen’s outfit for the upcoming Victoria’s Secret show.

Image via Modelinia.

I should be Hansel…don’t you think? I’ll fit right in with Lily Cole and Lady Gaga! And I really want to meet Grace Coddington one day.

P.S. I am SOOOO going to buy Vogue December 2009 just for tear-sheets of this!

Hansel and Gretel

Okay, I know some of you are sick and tired of Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga) but I have to put this video here because she’s wearing Alexander McQueen Spring 2010! THOSE SHOES!

Rapunzel ended up cutting her hair & got a Twiggy ‘do. Cause she realized she doesn’t need a man to make her feel complete.

Rapunzel

Modern Day Cinderella

Cinderella went to Style.com and sewed herself a copy of a Lanvin dress. Cause we all know fairy godmothers are not real.

Cinderella

Modern Day The Princess and The Pea

she took sleeping pills. She lived happily ever after — before checking in to a rehab for her addiction.

The Princess and The Pea

Modern Day Mulan

Mulan joined the army. Because, who says girls can’t join the army? She wears Alexander Wang Spring 2010. (Thanks to Daniella for requesting Mulan!)

Mulan

Modern Day Beauty and The Beast

Belle left The Beast. “Are you kidding me? I’m not into beastiality.” said Belle. She didn’t even bother about the white roses anymore. Belle then found a rich man from her high school and married to him. Belle is wearing a 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, by the way (keep it fashiony, bitches!)

Belle

Trust me: more fairy tales to come! Send me your own take of fairy tales. Make it strong. Make the princesses femme fatales, instead of just desperate ladies.

Taylor and Rachel

She claimed that she quit the Rachel Zoe Inc. because she wants to start her own career in styling. However, People and Us Weekly report that Taylor was actually fired from the job. I don’t know about you, but Us Weekly seems to be a very unreliable source. But I like it! It adds the drama.

I can’t wait till the Season 3 of The Rachel Zoe Project to see all the drama happens.

This was what’s inside Taylor’s email to contacts:

“After four amazing years at Rachel Zoe Corporation, I’m saddened and exhilarated at the same time to announce my departure. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to take the challenging leap to go off and style on my own.”

Image via Bravo TV.