ID Setters

Organic net, store by SAKO Architects

Ingrid Lima — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:09:37 -0700

To be distinguished in the luxury market, a feminine clothes brand invites the architects of SAKO Architects to project a store that " no one could copy." The result is a liquid organic subject that coverd the store's inside and outside.

Kate wants grunge again.

Ingrid Lima — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:56:35 -0700

“This season’s grunge is all about being creative about how you put your look together, and not necessarily spending a fortune. It’s about being a little bit surprising and very creative. I love the glamour of adding some vintage to my look, and have done for years, as it keeps things original”
Kate Moss
[Why Kate Moss is still queen of grunge @ Times]

Unfortunately the Kate Moss Collection isn’t creative at all. Oh, but Topshop never said the garments supposed to be creative/original, they expect the creative process to come from the consumer during the styling.

Kate Moss Collection for Topshop - Fall 2009

Ingrid Lima — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:09:35 -0700

Carine Roitfeld: style setter indeed

Ingrid Lima — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:56:05 -0700

"sometimes it’s only when you see a new interpretation that you recognise what you are"
Carine Roitfeld

“I really don’t have that many clothes,” she tells me. I even believe her. Because when a woman has a good eye for what makes a perfect coat (a belt, apparently), skirt (slim and just on the knee) and so on, she can rework them endlessly with of-the-moment accessories. As Averyl Oates, buying director at Harvey Nichols, says: “Carine has an amazing eye for putting together a look that is both interesting and forward-thinking.” Oates thinks that it’s the way Roitfeld mixes demure, grown-up pieces with aggressive high-fashion statements, some of which verge on the risqué - such as her bondage shoes, animal prints and love of fur - that has had the biggest impact on fashion. “The styling of many winter shows mimicks that edgy, chic glamour that she is famous for. But then, she is one of the most closely watched women in the front row.” Nor does Oates think that Roitfeld style is just for the skinny: “It’s about heritage, luxury and simplicity.”

Roitfeld is blissfully untroubled at the prospect of being surrounded by mini-mes: “It’s flattering and it helps me to reassess my style.”

[ Carine Roitfeld: the ultimate style-setter @ TIMES]

SPOTS - Amsterdam - ARC BAR

Ingrid Lima — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:21:18 -0700

Arc is one of the trendiest and most liberable spots in Amsterdam with a mixed crowd of patrons swilling everything from Cosmopolitans to draft beer and white zinfandel. With an atmosphere creating a club-like feel inside complete with love DJ's and VJs perform on TV wall screens. For peace, a quiet and contemplation garden courtyard, where summer cocktails go down rather well. The chefs meanwhile offer up such delights as caviar, oysters and kangaroo steak.

Cocktail specialties: Fresh Mint Juleps and delectable Absolute Arcs

Bar ARC

Reguliersdwarsstraat 44

1017 BK Amsterdam

020-6897070

http://www.bararc.eu

info@bararc.com

What version do you prefer?

Ingrid Lima — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:44:13 -0700

Ginza Street Style

Ingrid Lima — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:34:40 -0700

Ginza Best Looks of 2008

Images Copyright(C) JAPAN FASHION ASSOCIATION

Daikanyama Street Style

Ingrid Lima — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:29:01 -0700

Daikanyama Best Looks of 2008

Images Copyright(C) JAPAN FASHION ASSOCIATION

Omotesando Street Style

Ingrid Lima — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:25:52 -0700

Omotesando Best Looks of 2008 – VI

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Omotesando Street Style

Ingrid Lima — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:19:20 -0700

Omotesando Best Looks of 2008 – V