Alexander Wang + Erin Wasson = Pure Love.
credit: Nylon TV, teenvogue.com
On Repeat.
February 9, 2010 · 1 Comment
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Tagged: alexander wang, erin wasson, fashion week, nylon magazine
“Homeboy wore combat boots to the beach”
February 8, 2010 · 4 Comments
It’s Menswear Monday!
Ok, it was just about time to introduce one of my favorite reality tv stars. He’s dark, mysterious, and looks like he dropped right out of 1992. This is none other than the mysterious Justin Bobby (aka. Justin Brescia) from MTV’s The Hills. I have loved his style since the day he first appeared in the second season. He nails the grunge look with his combat boots, and the L.A. approach to grunge style that is re-emerging everywhere these days just continues to inspire me. Check out his crushworthy style here…
source: Facebook Fan Page, google.com, mtv.com
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Tagged: 90s style, audrina patridge, grunge style, justin bobby, justin brescia, the hills
I know its a bit early…
February 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Menswear Monday is rapidly approaching and I know its early but I couldn’t resist…. but how amazing is this coat from Comme Des Garcons designer Junya Wantanabe’s “SNOB” collection…
Send me a boy in this outfit…quick!
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Street Style of the Week…
February 5, 2010 · 3 Comments
Scandinavia continues to inspire me always…
Stockholm
Reykavik
Credit: http://stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se/, http://reykjaviklooks.blogspot.com/
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Tagged: fashion inspiration, iceland, menswear, Street Style, sweden
Breakin’ Em In…
February 3, 2010 · 2 Comments
Don’t you just hate when you buy brand new converse all stars and they are all pristine and lame? Yeah, I do too. Here is an awesome video filmed by the people at NYLON demonstrating how to speed up the grunge process…I happen to love this.
Source: Youtube Nylon Channel
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Tagged: converse, converse all stars, nylon magazine, sneakers
We were the Kings and Queens of Promise…Jared Leto
February 1, 2010 · 12 Comments
First thing, I have decided to create a cheesy installment known as “Menswear Monday”. I feel like this blog has all types of readers and I would like to broaden my horizons when it comes to menswear. Just because I don’t wear men’s clothing doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate it. So, I every Monday I will profile either a designer or style icon that I love. And lets face it, a little eye candy once a week never hurt anyone. Great little intro into…
About 2 hours ago it came out at work that I write this blog. So, I’m sure that some of my co-workers will be checking it out in the next few days. This next post will be quite hilarious. Jared Leto has become a mascot or “style icon” the past few weeks so forgive me fellow co-workers if you are sick of hearing his name. I happen to have liked his style for a few years now and now I’m going to show why.
Most known for his role as swoon worthy Jordan Catalano in all his grunge glory on acclaimed TV show ‘My So Called Life”. God Bless the 90s because thats when we met Jared Leto.
After “My So Called Life” ended he took other movie roles but nothing could quite compare to the heroin addict that he played in the extremely powerful film “Requiem for a Dream”. I always thought that he should have gotten more recognition for that role. Reportedly he lost 20 lbs to play the character much like the opposite he would do years later gaining 70 lbs to play John Lennon’s killer, Marc David Chapman.
Check out the trailer:
Now he fronts the popular band, 30 Seconds to Mars and is more in the limelight for his music now than anything else. Much like Johnny Depp he moved to L.A. with the intention of being a musician and then acting just took off.
Now he can be seen around town with his grunge inspired style like flannels ripped denim and even a studded vest. I’m sorry but he really can make anything look good.
Let the drooling commence…
He is recently on the cover of Nylon Guys this month. Here is the editorial and interview he gave to NYLON TV…
Sources: Thefashionspot.com,pictures.jared-leto.com, google images, youtube.com
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Tagged: 30 seconds to mars, 90s fashion, grunge style, jared leto, my so called life. jordan catalano
You are the smell before rain, you are the blood in my veins…
January 31, 2010 · 2 Comments
The title is from one of my favorite bands, Brand New. If you don’t know them I strongly suggest going on iTunes and taking a listen. In my opinion the album Deja Entendu was their finest moment.
I know that you all were expecting to see your computer flood with photos of Jared Leto, and you will tomorrow but today I wanted to explore the style of this band since they happen to be one of my favorites.
Check them out here:
Oh Jesse Lacey, You Stole My Heart
source: starpulse.com, youtube.com, tumblr.com
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One of the Best…
January 26, 2010 · 3 Comments
I am a sucker for Rock Documentaries. I’m always renting them on Netflix or catching them late night on VH1 Classics. This is one was made by BBC a few years ago and it is one of the best that I have ever seen on American Alternative Rock. Check it out:
There are more parts but I couldn’t locate them on youtube.
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Tagged: 90s music, alternative rock, black flag, grunge music, nirvana, R.E.M., the pixies, the replacements
Currently…
January 25, 2010 · 2 Comments
Currently crushing on menswear and clunky wedge booties…
source:tfs, and getty images
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Tagged: mary-kate olsen, Street Style
Favorite Trends of the Last Decade…
January 24, 2010 · 5 Comments
I know that it is almost rounding the beginning of February but I just had to post my favorite fashion trends of the 2000s…So enjoy! and tell me yours!
The re-emergence of ‘grunge” style
Well, come on this is the fashiongrunge blog! The first time that I realized that this would hit the runways again was the Marc Jacobs F/W 2006 show. When I knew it would hit the streets was when Mary Kate Olsen emerged from child star to fashion icon. Now a few seasons later the plaid, combat boots and ripped tights are still kicking.
Marc Jacobs Fall 2006 Show
Mary-Kate Olsen circa 2006
Minimalism + Luxury Basics
In the 2000s I think the importance of having basics in your wardrobe really took off. Many designers were drawn to the fact that people just craved a great “white t-shirt”. Alexander Wang was born under this movement. The Row, the Olsen’s first fashion line was created for the desire for the perfect t-shirt.
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang noticed such a demand for basics that he created his diffusion line, T by Alexander Wang for Spring 2009
The Row
Harem Pants
While many people are a little hesitant about this trend, I happen to still love it. I bought a pair about 2 years ago and I haven’t looked back. Here are some looks that are still happening for Spring 2010.
Rag & Bone
Blazers!
I for one am still wearing my blazer that I bought from a thrift store for $3.00! I have never gotten so much use out of one piece in my wardrobe ever in my life. I first saw this look on the ever so famous Balenciaga Fall 2007 runway show when “preppy” style was coming into the mainstream. Again, the Olsens were seen wearing small fitted navy blazers on the street which then cemented that this trend wasn’t going anywhere and it still hasn’t.
Balenciaga
Once again Ashley Olsen ahead of the fashion curve sporting a little boys Ralph Lauren blazer in 2007.
Doc Marten Revival!
Well, we all know that I have a love affair with Doc Martens. Refer to my previous post here: http://fashiongrunge.com/2008/12/15/the-doctor-is-in/
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