Fashion Film Monday!: Tiger Tiger x Gppr

This is the last Fashion Film Monday! How sad to see this segment go but don't weep just yet. There will be more beautiful fashion films with beautiful commentary to come at The Unsewn! Misogyny and maniless come across really well in this fashion film by the European menswear/streetwear line.

http://www.tigertigerphotography.com

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!/ Paying the bills #3: Alvaro de la Herran for Elle and Range Rover

Magazine's have to pay the bills too. How you ask: Ads are one but how about taking that to the next level? What if the editorial and the car ads came alive? That is exactly what Alvaro de la Herran did. He created a masterful experience that left me wanting chunky wristlets, big faux fur, and a huge SUV. I know better than to destroy the environment with one of those things but it just looked so cool! This is exactly the point of a commercial and a fashion film. I figure they are slowly becoming one in the same and this is one of the first examples of this merger. Although there are several sites focusing on discussing these things I hope to open it up a little more with my new blog. Let's get a little heavy this year, okay? 

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: Gildas & Masaya Present Parisien

Kitsune love for the month of March!


Life is beautiful, let's share a little.
Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: Dervishes in Space part one!

Riese Farbaute is a young film production company from Hamburg, Germany. They primarily produce fashion films and branded shorts. Dervishes in Space, a Science-Fashion-Film told in three episodes. And because I am a Libra (Sept. 28) I thought it would be fitting to present the first installment. I like Riese Farbaute's abrasive style and I hope you will too. Be sure to check out Part Two and Part Three.
Riese Farbaute's website: http://www.riese-farbaute.de/
                               blog: http://www.ravished-by-illusions.com/ 
                    Vimeo page: http://www.vimeo.com/cristianstraub

         Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!/ Paying the bills #1: Chris Cunningham's ad for Gucci's Flora parfum

I am in love with series aren't I, or maybe it is just my love of counting from 1 to 10. Paying the bills is what radio djs refer to when they cut to the commercial break. I think that the fashion films that will be featured in the next few months really work hard for the money, sort of speak. They go beyond the pretty and shoot for awe-inspiring. In a commercial? Yes, just a simple reminder that social media has a bigger and bigger stake in fashion.(Have you also noticed that the words on my blog now are permanently adjusted to center? Oh you use Bloglovin? Well then forget I said anything at all....)
Chris Cunningham is best know for his epic music video works with such artists as Nine Inch Nails, Bjork, and Aphex Twins. He also worked on special effects in Alien 3 and Resurrection as well as AI. He has chops: he worked on Alien 3 when we was 22 years old! If his gusto and exemplary resume doesn't turn you on then you should look to his advertisement for Gucci's ad department. It is enigmatic and arresting which, if you haven't noticed lately, even the highest budget blockbuster hasn't conveyed to me in the last decade (there are exceptions). This has to be entered into the fashion film vault, it is top notch quality! Most importantly it shows you the "power" of the clothes. This is something that has to happen with fashion film or it just...isn't.

Chris Cunningham for Gucci from Stas on Vimeo.

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!:

What is important to me in this video is not the clothing but the feel of the "cool girl" in the swanky hotel. It defines it! SGCNYC has some great pieces on their site that you should check out, some of the pieces are reasonably priced! 


So I have a few questions to pose to you....
How relevant are fashion films to you?
Are fashion films inspiring or more of a documentation of a collection?
Would you like to create your own fashion film? What brand?

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: Romance Was Born SS11 by Kris Moyes

City Limits from Kris Moyes on Vimeo.

Dilectable and fancy are the two words that come to mind with this collection and its video look book. Anyone getting a Twin Peaks vibe? Romance Was Born's collections have been mentioned here and there in the blogosphere but I can't wait to wax poetic this spring and summer. And they made it into my inspiration folders so expect to hear more about them soon. Kris Moyes is best known for his music videos featuring bands such as Wolfmother, Franz Ferdinand, Cut Copy, Hercules and Love Affair, Architecture in Helsinki, The Presets, and Beck. If you would like to read/see more from him be sure to check out his website: http://www.kmoyes.com.

In a few words, how would you describe this collection? 

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: African American culture Live in Japan!

If you are familiar with this feature you know that the videos shown are usually well crafted fashion films or interviews that have perfect lighting and editing. Today is a different case and to me quite peculiar. Before the internet created a new consciousness of buddy or friend. This was able to happen. Cross Colors, a brand run by Carl Jones, was able to promote in Japan to an overwhelmingly positive audience. Not only did I grow up at the end of the brands popularity in the 90s but I had a pair of cross color shorts. They were the sickest shorts I owned! The brand left my memory until a few days ago. Jones created the label to celebrate color and diversity as well as condemn gang violence in the 80s. Political messages in clothing are nothing new but I think Jones branded his ideas well. This video inspired me and I hope it will do the same for you. As always I love hearing what you think below!

(This February I have chosen to highlight African Americans that are not on the average radar for BHM.)

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: Juun J speaks

Just hearing him talk is enough but Juun J. Is great at what he does. His demeanor alone invites me to listen further. We discussed a bit the interest in learning about the designer. It is more intriguing of a conversation when the designer is not as well known. The descriptions of their process become more fluid and, in my opinion more beautiful. Juun J. makes clothes that inpsire the wearer. As you can tell I am a huge fan of his work and how he refuses to commodify his ideal form or shape. What do you think of the work you have seen? 

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday!: Susie Bubble on MonkiTv

Susie Bubble is a hero and I am glad that Steve from Style Salvage makes a small appearance. Without sounding too creepy I have followed Susie Lau's blog since the first year it got its start. No one can argue its importance or Susie's amazing self learned fashion scholar, of sorts. This short film gives a glimpse of the many aspects of Susie's blog career and what having a successful blog entails. She is no joke. I hope you enjoy! Also of note: Monki's approach to this series which I will discuss next month when they have a new fashionista they cover!

Sorry to pull the video but I do have some spiffy stills for you! The video started automatically and I know how annoying that can be so here is the link to the video on monki.com: http://www.monki.com/television/susie-bubble/my-thing

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Fashion Film Monday: Philip Lim speaks

Fashion Film Friday will be moved to Mondays from now on as to make room for Friends Fridayz. This week Philip Lim speaks to Purple Magazine about the making of his finale garment for last season. I love indulging in what designers have to say about what they do. Looking at the process and the assistants are also amazing! The assistants are the unsung heroes that are so readily available to the designer and willing to work with him or her. The video is shot well and really helped me to understand how such a complicated garment was made.

How do you feel about peering into the creative process of a designer? 

Would you prefer the mystery to stay intact?

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.