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At London Fashion Week, I noticed a couple of outlandish beauty trends such as crimped hair and modern cornrow braids. But what I remember most vividly from my backstage access was the look of goth lips. Designers like Julian MacConald, Nathan Jenden, Ossie Clark and Inbar Spector all chose a midnight lip to reflect a chic and distinguishable edge. I'm not a big fan of morbid makeup, but it Read more
The famous '60s London label Ossie Clark has been resurrected — and its comeback was staged on day two of London Fashion Week. Hitting the catwalk as part of the Fall '08 collection was this vibrant red ruffled blouse, A-line navy skirt, and teal shoe combo: are you loving it? I sort of am. Source Ossie Clark Fall 2008: Love It or Hate It? Love It Hate It Undecided Read more
Swinging sixties designer Ossie Clark was on every London girl's wish list back in the day: his full sleeves, scoop necks, and romantic prints were all swoonworthy. Unfortunately, his life took a turn for the worse: in 1983, he went bankrupt and was eventually killed by a former lover in 1996. Tragic really. The label behind the man is being resurrected, and is set to be back at London Fashion Read more
It's tops in the fast fashion realm, and now Topshop is foraying into the vintage arena. Sweet! Yesterday it launched Archive, an area dedicated to one-of-a-kind vintage finds - think Lanvin, Chloe, and Dior from the sixties and seventies, as well as London labels from the same eras like Lee Bender for Bus Stop, Biba, Mary Quant, Jean Veron, Ossie Clark, and Strawberry Studio. The clothes Read more
When it comes to vintage shopping, it can be difficult to find something worthwhile in your city or state. Those vintage shops can be musty and filled with a lot of, well, crap. The Internet has widened the vintage pool, but even then it's hard to know where to look, and sites like eBay and Etsy are fantastic, but overwhelming. Still, when you score that high-quality, high-style vintage piece on Read more
Looking to add a bit of sex appeal to your look this season? We're all about a good slit. And contrary to popular belief, there are ways to wear one without looking too Jessica Rabbit. Leg-baring slits gained popularity in the 1970s — designers like Halston, Ossie Clark, and Givenchy celebrated the female form by cutting out a sliver of fabric, letting the wearer show a little gam while still Read more
