tribal remix

I love it when I flip magazines etc etc and find these amazing photoshoots done in the name of Africa. Usually a pretty looking model is styled to look like some ethnic African woman case in point the Beyonce cover for L'officiel where her looks were inspired by Fela Kuti..so all that is great but here at Avant Garde Everything we consider a different view...take a deep breathe

The pieces were done by Samantha Cowen..and yes they were inspired by West African juju men.


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Chains and whips excite me..

I have a sudden acquired interest in rock music and with it comes a love for clothing inspired by metal,punk and just plain acoustics.Among my favourite designers include Balmain ,Moschino and Vivienne Westwood and a host of other creatives such as Gareth Pugh and Iris van Herpen!

Note the extensive studs and the avant garde shape of this black suit!

 A chain bracelet...and shoes by Iris van Herpen!

 Balmain!

 and some nail art!

and an outfit I styled!

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I do NOT own any of these Images except the final one.

zip your lip with a padlock

So I finally got round to the idea of wearing skirts recently and I love the freedom..hehe..it was one of those new year's resolutions that I intended to keep and alas! am loving it.For the record am a girl ...I had made this to-die-for mini skirt in plaid early last year and had junked it up at the back of my closet with those long over sized grey Christmas gifted sweaters then as I was rummaging through I saw it! I tried it on and it fit like a glove! .I will try skipping the jeans as often as I can this Year..I hope.

Anywho ,Right now I have  a sort of crush on avant garde sunglasses..check this out and try to control your drooling.

These pieces are by Mercuria ,cool&beezy and The Haus that Jane built ( on Etsy)

Spring/summer 2011 Fashion Forecasts!

The first look consists of a sequined midriff top which can be won as is or with a secondary top underneath.In this picture the stylist (yours truly) teamed it up with a nude top tacked under the pants.
Broques are still cute and here they are won with red lace pants to give the a sort of "page boy" look.
Accessories won include the red vintage hat and chunky necklace as well as a floppy bag and watch.



Boy meets girl.This look is almost androgynous and punk at the same time.There are various other ways of embracing the punk look..you can wear studs,safety pins and chains on anything as well as pick up on the neon trends..as seen on the Balmain runways.




The sheer trend.
The skirt here is partially sheer.This look is simple yet classy at the same time.Pair this dress with edgy boots and a crucifix for the ultimate edge.My model is also wearing round vintage-y sunglasses which are really hot right now.



Ripped Clothing
Get a break from the ordinary LBD and try something with more edge and pizazz! The dress is accessorized with a belt,black open toe lace up booties and a pooch (fashion's newest accessory)

note the bag!

note the floppy hat!

colour splashes!

alternative to wearing the sheer trend

alternative to sheer skirts..sheer chiffon cardigan

Give the skinny pants a break!
Get yourself some flared pants in any fabric.I chose Cotton because nothing quite compares to the comfort of fine yarn on a hot and  humid climate.The model is wearing a see through lace top and has accessorised with a chunky jewelry(necklace + bangles).




Feel free to loose the tights,blazers and socks.Wear what makes you comfortable and beautiful..you are what you wear after all aren't you?

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Of warriors and happy returns..

We are quickly headed towards the end of the year and I have no gift Ideas to get for my Mum.I mean am so clueless!last year I bought her a pair of shoes that were AWESOME!..according to me of course.she only wore them once then piled them up with the rest of the dust-gathering,spider-infested lot..am not jaded about that and still need to get her something..she's way to picky!!

Anyway in other news..my little webcrawler found some shots done by Anna Lundgaard whose theme was Villains versus Heroes..feast on this you lot of fashion hyenas!  xx

Random Avant garde

Now presenting some amazing pics from VICTOR AND ROLF ss11

I just loved this entire collection.I think the cuffs and huge exaggerated collars were quite something! and plus they have picked up from where their previous collection left..I sourced this images from the NYMAG website.

Then lo and behold I discovered skin.graft....

They have dressed Lady GaGa among others in the past but put that behind and you are still in awe of their amazing work...They design garments whose colour palette is on the darker end of the spectrum but they NEVER fail to impress..I love their work so much!!!