GOLDEN GLOBES MURDERS HAUTE COUTURE!

Janelle Monae "collaborates" with Armani for a custom Golden Globes gown?! 

2014-2015 Armani Privé Collection

Like knives to my heart, master designer of fashion art, has be transformed into a master seamstress.

As a long time lover of Armani Privé, one can immediately spot the use of identical textiles from his 2014-2015 Fall Collection, minus the haute couture.

Beyond the use of the innovative textiles, nothing else remains of "Armani ". 

Clearly this dress is more accurately a Janelle Monae.

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab minus the accessories. 

The plunging neckline minus the ornate choker  and matching cuffs, left me feeling a large chunk of Elie Saab's vision was deleted. 

The dress simply does not make sense without the accessories that mimics and flirts with embroidered flowers on the dress. 

The problem with the merger of "Hollywood" and "fashion" is the need to be relatable.

 Renowned stylists will edit or dumb-ify fashion masterpieces, in order to be like-able. 

The end result, is a display of glorified mediocrity, and rather ordinary fashion. 

xo,

Maya

ITALY: Top 5 Designers

-DOLCE & GABANNA

-VALENTINO

-PRADA

-ARMANI

-VERSACE

                                      DOLCE & GABBANA

Dolce & Gabbana is made up of two designers, Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

The root of their aesthetic is largely inspired by eclectic, thrift shop Bohemia. Dolce & Gabbana's deeply colored, animal prints have been described as "haute hippy dom", taking inspiration from Italy's prestigious film history. 

"When we design it's like a movie," says Domenico Dolce. "We think of a story and we design the clothes to go with it (Domenico)." 

They claim to be more concerned about creating the best, most flattering clothes than sparking trends. D&G once even admitted that they wouldn't mind if their only contribution to fashion history was a black bra.

Once dubbed the "Gilbert and George of Italian fashion", D & G trademarks include underwear-as-outerwear (such as corsets and bra fastenings). Gangster boss pinstripe suits, and extravagantly printed coats.

                                         VALENTINO

"I know what women want. They want to be beautiful." 

-Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani's style inspiration comes mainly from Art. Whether it be borrowed implications from  nature, traditional folk themes,  or zoological inspiration, his collections are always with depth and an underlying base tone of emblematic beauty. His love for such colors as white, symbolize the mystery and purity of dreams and his signature vibrant Red symbolizes life.  The Valentino women is regal, feminine, seductive, and always with a hint of mystery. 

                                             PRADA

"What you wear is how you present yourself to the world- especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language."

"It's horrible when people are only interested in labels, because it doesn't bring them the  happiness they think it will."

-MIUCCIA PRADA

Miuccia Prada is perhaps most famous for her black nylon utility backpack, which instantly became an anti-luxury accessory and a must-have bag. She has displayed a knowing sense of irony that has helped establish her as the thinking person’s go-to designer.

 Prada has also become a power player in the worlds of contemporary architecture and art. Through the Fondazione Prada, established in 1993, Prada and her husband, Patrizio Bertelli have acquired an ever-expanding collection of more than 700 works by artists varying from Walter De Maria to Michael Heizer and have acted as early champions for next generation stars such as Francesco Vezzoli and Carsten Höller. Her love for the Arts can easily be spotted in her fashion aesthetic. As a lover of contemporary architecture and art, her style is always followed with clean lines, and a high level of taste. 

                                          VERSACE

"Don't be into trends. Don't make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live."

 -Gianni Versace

Versace, Gianni worked for several Italian designers before opening his own Milan studio in partnership with his brother Santo and sister Donatella. He is known for his flashy, sexy, beautifully cut outfits in strikingly extreme colors, patterns, fabrics, and leathers. Versace merged the worlds of fashion and entertainment, creating lavish shows for pop-culture events.  He drew inspiration from contemporary street life, art, and films as well as art and design history. Emminently theatrical, he also designed for the stage, opera, and ballet.

 He was murdered on the steps of his Miami Beach, Fla., mansion by a fugitive serial killer, and his sister has succeeded him as his company's chief designer. 

                                            ARMANI

"Remain true to yourself and your philosophy."

"I love things that age well-things that don't date, that stand the test of time and that become living examples of the absolute best."

-Giorgio Armani

The Armani lifestyle is all about looking relaxed—an effortless glamour tossed on with a shrug. But beneath that unruffled, easy breezy style, Armani is reportedly a workaholic and perfectionist. Every detail from craftsmanship to aesthetic is of highest quality and luxury. 

He grew up in the postwar Italian small town of Piacenza, and he has described his family as "very poor." He later worked his way up in fashion from an entry-level job as a window dresser for a Milanese department store. 

Giorgio Armani Spring Collection 2014

Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2014 is Magnificent! From hair, make up, jewels, and handbags, the entire collection is dreamy, magical, and from another world. 

 His usage of soft pastels, with a tint of grey undertones, give a mysterious quality of a midsummer night. The glistening bejeweled clutch adds the right amount of glamour and sparkle, to keep your eye transfixed. 

 Perhaps, one of my favorite pieces to his collections are the beaded chiffon pieces. I especially look forward to adding this to my own collection, and wearing it in the day with a casual tee and jeans. Smoke my eye out at night and wear it with a simple LBD.

 Armani's usage of amazing textiles, and shapes are reminiscent to water. This cute little, waist pinching cardigan, can be worn with practically everything.

 Moonlight Blue. His collection has the most beautiful usage of cobalt and cerulean blue. It made me imagine a beautiful lake glistening under the moonlight. Magical.

 Accessories, included plastic like bangles that reflect light. Purses, are of different types of leather, mostly clutches.

Most of the models wore these big, bold, circular blue earrings, with matching blue sandals. 

 Notice the detail in his collection. From the carefully beaded chiffon skirt to the clutch adorned with crystal rhinestones.

 The wavy water effect is again noticeable, and provides a cool, harmonious effect to a rather bold color.

 Armani has perfectly captured the beautiful effects of sparkling water. A magical dress, with intricate bead work, providing bursts of sparkling light with every step.

BRAVO! A unbelievable collection that has grabbed my heart and given me new inspiration! 

LOVE!

x

M

2014 Academy Awards Style