Wednesday, May 12, 2010

iHate: Trends that Suck

GooGoo for Gaga. Arriving Rihanna. Ok, we get it. You want to take a ride on his disco stick. We'd be lying if we denied that the song was embarrassingly catchy, but your impractically stupid nightshades are not. Paired with the "ugly-on-purpose" Rihanna hair gives you a look that screams, "I get my style advice from US Weekly."

Unfortunate staples at the worst-attended New York FW2010 shows (you know who you are) included studded glasses, the Rihanna tuft, tranny footwear, and shoulder epaulets. 65% of the losers loitering in the tents donned these items... back in February! Please, Karl. Please make it go away.

Once upon a time, Balmain was the distinct authority on 80s sex-glam and stud application. The models who traipsed around the pool of the Paris Ritz in March 2009 were the last to wear this trend at its peak. As we've previously discussed, the days where one could identify a backstage fashion week photo by season are (temporarily) over.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Event (Re)coverage

What better way to reestablish District L's authority on fashion than to loudly whisper a few insider tips for the upcoming evenings?

On Thursday, May 13, Debonair Magazine is throwing their Launch and Premier Party at The Gates at 10pm. The party, which will be celebrating the glittering industries of publishing, film, and fashion, will also honor the launch of online retailer Envite. Other celebratory items: The relaunch of Debonairmag.com and the premier of The Living Wake.

That same evening, Belvedere Vodka will be celebrating the launch of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit. I know what your thinking: Who gives? But with their Matthew Williamson partnership and the work of the MisShapes, free booze just got a little bit sweeter. The party takes place at 414 W. 14th Street.

Then, after Sunday morning brunch, take a stroll over to Reed Space Annex for the OBEY "May Day" Pop-Up Shop.