Moda Por Favor

RAD by RAD HOURANI

2010-09-16T03:28:00.002-07:00

I am most definitely ready to start spending a lot of money on clothing again after seeing this collection, it seriously just made me make sounds I don't quite often make.

With my personal style I have gone through quite a colourful phase.

I think this is soon too end, again. Because of this collection!

Look at me a little fashion follower I feel so...bought.

But I am bought on this collection, SOLD SOLD SOLD.

Congratulations Rad Hourani & team for, at least, totally changing one person view on how they want to dress for the coming while.

It's just so refreshing.

Dean x

Asher Levine

2010-09-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2011 Teaser from Asher Levine on Vimeo.

I WANT TO SEE IT NOW.

SIX PACK FRANCE // SYNESTHESIE

2010-09-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Dean x

Hannah Marshall

2010-08-31T10:18:00.001-07:00

Just came across these photos from her A/W 10 show and I think they capture it really well.

I love this collection so much. Especially this first dress.

I guess I just got a boner for clothes.

Dean x

NUDE MAGAZINE

2010-08-31T09:39:00.000-07:00

Nude Paper Issue N°2 complete. from Nude Paper on Vimeo.

Gimme gimme gimme.

"Nude Paper is for photographers and artists who believe in nudity being more than just plain old nakedity."

If you know me at all, or read my other blog or follow my tumblr, you would know I am a really fan of nudity, I find it the most beautiful thing, I really do. It's an attitude, it's gives a sense of freedom, and I think the most fashionable suit someone can wear is their birthday suit. I feel we need to embrace nudity to become totally comfortable with ourselves. This magazine seems to embrace it, clearly, and I would love to get my hands ALL OVER it.

Dean x

The Ones2Watch

2010-08-29T08:08:00.000-07:00

Such a hot editorial I stumbled across, thought I should share with yall.

Stolen from

http://coutequecoute.blogspot.com/

THE ONES2WATCH Website

Gucci Guilt

2010-08-28T08:46:00.001-07:00

Featuring Chris Evans and Evan Rachel Wood.

Directed by Frank Miller.

Safe to say this is really fucking sexy, I saw the full ad last night but it doesn't seem to be on the internet yet.

Evan Rachel Wood has just become the sexiest little thing after bagging the role of a vampire queen in True Blood, somehow the grown up Thirteen star has become even sexier with age.

Let us all sit and drool for a while.

Dean x

MTWTFSS WEEKDAY AUTUMN/WINTER 2010/11 MEN’S COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

2010-08-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

I think this collection is a perfect example of how menswear, right now, is more exciting than womenswear. I love the mix of fabrics, I WANT.

dean x

MTWTFSS WEEKDAY AUTUMN/WINTER 2010/11 WOMEN’S COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

2010-08-21T13:33:00.000-07:00

Amazing, the collection speaks for itself. BUY EVERYTHING

dean x

PUJA

2010-08-08T05:46:00.000-07:00

'Love is real, spread it'

I have a penchant for silver jewellery and exploration of ones self.

Puja is a combination of the two and so much more.

Their jewellery sculpts the body in a beautiful way that makes it seem as though it's always been there and isn't an alien creature taking refuge on your body.

They take inspiration from India and just the simple ritual of getting dressed.

The pieces are meant to push boundaries of what society will except, visually and culturally.

I really like how, although the jewellery is my style, the styling isn't.

But it's a bit obvious to wear plain black clothing and sit in some studio to take photos of jewellery.

It doesn't always have to be hard and edgy. I like that.

Dean x

ESTEBAN CORTAZAR CON EXITO

2010-08-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

I ONLY HAVE ONE WORD:

FOREHEAD.

also you will be seeing and hearing so much more of me from now on

dean x

juliaandben//absorbedlandscapes

2010-07-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

"Julia Heuse and Ben Klunker met as students at the prestigious Berlin design school ESMOD, and founded their eponymous fashion label on graduating in 2006.

The collaboration proves that two minds are often better than one; they channel their respective influences into a menswear and womenswear label that continues to strike a balance between commercial and conceptual, classic and avant-garde and mixes glamour with a unique Berlin street style." - Taken from juliaandben.com.

Could they possibly pick nicer fabrics and a better colour?

Dean x

Bambi Northwood Blythe

2010-07-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

What a fucking babe.

Modelling with Priscillas Model Management

What a ring.

Photos from thefashionspot.
The girls got some sick style and I can't wait to start seeing her pop up everywhere.

Dean x

Damir Doma Yummeh Yummeh

2010-07-04T12:43:00.000-07:00

Spring Summer 11

Not his best work but I'm crazy about some of the pieces.

Those boots, that cardigan and those shorts need to be mine.

That blazer, yes please, gimmeh.

And just all of that.

I don't think it is the best collection as a whole I have ever seen, it seems a little all over the place to be totally honest, but still a fan and always will be, y'know?!

Things I like today

2010-06-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

Marc Lowe
Via:
dirtflaws

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My friend Jennys Claws done by the fantastic Aoife Kelly Cooney.

And that is what I like today.

Dean x

Holy fucking wow.

2010-06-21T09:41:00.001-07:00

Burberry S/S 11

That is all.

Dear Boy by Jolijn Snijders

2010-06-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

of Ilovefake.com

I love how fun and slighty awkward this video is,
I've always been a fan of Jolign Snijders photographs.
And seeing her film work gets me exicted for whats to come.
Good good stuff. If you don't know Ilovefake I urge you, check that shit out.

Dear Boy from jolijn snijders on Vimeo.

Robbie Wadge at D1 for EY! Magateen

Some of my recent favourites from ilovefake.com

Dean x

Una Burke

2010-06-04T05:16:00.000-07:00

Galway born LCF MA graduate Una Burke creates beautiful wearable peices of art. Her RE.TREAT collection is made from tanned leather, resulting in flesh coloured leather. The pieces are associated with the cause and effect of human trauma. The pieces are produced to be viewed as contemplation artefacts observed in the environment of the gallery or they could be used in the context of a fashion accessory. When broken down into sections they can be combined with other garments and worn as structured accessories for the body.

Check out the whole collection at unaburke.com

GETTING AWAY by Matthew Kristall

2010-06-02T04:57:00.000-07:00

Models
Roy Pratt at Request
Kyle Saunders at Ford

The story is Matthew’s tribute to Gus Van Sant’s beloved 1991 film My Own Private Idaho.
It was hard to not pick every photo, so you should check it out here Contributing Editor.

The dream academy

2010-05-16T11:32:00.000-07:00

From summer/winter '10 Arena Homme+.
This effortlessly cool, smoke filled editorial was shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre.
He shot the iconic Raf Simons and Jil Sander ads.
There are some amazing Ann Demeulemeester knits in this that I love also!

Raf Decuyper, Robby Bream, Yannick Abrath and Kim Dall Armi.
Styling by Oliver Rizzo.

It is the 4th of May

2010-05-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

My body is in bits.
I don't know what I am doing, but I do know that I love the Caly Cox Lookbook by photographer Pino Gomes.

yes.yes.yes.yes.
Give me anything black and bondagesque!
Still waiting to start work which is awful.
But a friend of mine James Mc Loughlin and a few other photographers in Dublin had an exhibition in Urban Outfitters just over a week ago and used a photo he took of me :)

There's me at the bottom left, from a shoot he did for EVB last year.

Dean x

Katie Eary...again

2010-04-30T05:23:00.000-07:00

I just really love this collection, I wouldn't wear most of it but it sure is nice to look at.
That green knitted jumper though, garrrrrrrrr give it to me.

Just got back from Paris yesterday and about to move into my new place on Sunday,
it sure will be nice having a bit of stability so I can sort everything in my life out, including this blog, apologies again for the inconsistency of my posting as of late!

Photos by Saga Sig.

All I want for April is you....

2010-04-17T05:34:00.000-07:00

Left: Pamela Love Silver Talon Bracelet

Right: Pamela Love Silver Talon Ring

At a whopping $1525 for both it isn't very likely that this will happen, especially seeing as I still have not even applied for a job in London yet.... But if anyone wants to just go ahead and get them for me that would be so beautifully generous you are sure to get a one way ticket over the gates of heaven, possibly landing somewhere next to Mr Jesus. If you can guarantee me both of those I can most definatly guarantee you that, promise.

This shit calms me down,

Dean x

This just doesn't feel right...

2010-04-16T05:17:00.000-07:00

When I decided to start this I said I would remove the 'me' from it and just have my tastes and things I see, but something just seems off, obviously, Diaries of a Boy was way too about me and this is too far removed.

I'm just going to start doing what feels right, I've basically taken all the words out, that's not me.

But lately life has been up in the air, I've just moved to London, don't have my laptop with me and haven't moved into my new place just yet.

Once that does happen I can start with everything again. Start doing things, making things. Stop procrastinating my days away.

Back to homemade shirts and homemade haircuts.

Dean x

THE RENEGADES

2010-04-16T03:52:00.000-07:00

Micky Ayoub

Noma Han

Joseph Choi

Mikael Larsson

Photos from YVY MAG by Kirt Reynolds.

YVY MAG has become my new favourite website in the world.

If you like good photography, art direction, styling and oh I don't know a few ok looking guys, you'll like this. That is if you don't mind ads for cock-rings all over the side of the page, which can be a little off-putting, but it's all good, chill out.

I've also become quite the fan of the photographer Kirt Reynolds, give him a good look up.

Johan Johansson by Jannis Tsipoulanis

2010-03-25T05:54:00.001-07:00

I love everything about this shoot.
The styling is fucking perfect, done by Andrej Skok.

Jannis Tsipoulanis Official Site

Backstage at Patrick Ervell NY

2010-03-19T13:16:00.000-07:00

I much prefer how the collection looks in these photos.
It wasn't all that exciting, but the hue ads a lot of character, don't you think?

Photos by Cameron Krone at VMAN.com.

Dress in Black

2010-03-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

Georges Antoni for Icon.

Alexander McQueen Autumn 10

2010-03-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

As usual I'm overly impressed but then again saddened, of course the Alexander McQueen label will move on but will it really?
Will it really have the same edge and innovative quality?
In a way I hope so but then again I hope not..ahh too conflicting!

Alla Kostromicheva

Tanya Dziahileva

Frida Gustavsson

Karlie Kloss

Beautiful outfits, great choice of models, I'm sure Lee McQueen would be proud.

Photos by Christopher Moore and taken from style.com

Tim Hamilton Autumn 2010 Womenswear

2010-03-09T16:34:00.000-08:00

Tim Hamiltons Autumn 2009 Womenswear didn't go down as well as his menswear, he is more established as a menswear designer and more of a casual sportswear designer, but I really love this collection.
It's cool and sexy as hell, with a hint of mens tailoring and lots of blacks which, of course, I like.

I'm looking forward to seeing what he does next,
also can't wait to see the video to show off the collection.
His previous menswear ones were great.

Climb

Paris Fashion Week - Sharon Wauchob

2010-03-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

There are endless, endless amounts of shows I was in love with, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme Des Garcons, Gareth Pugh, Maison Martin Margiela, Sharon Wauchob being the most impressive I've seen so far, but I have still so much more to see!

Sharon Wauchob

This collection is heart stoppingly beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, undeniably wearable and I am just crazy about it, the cut, the blacks, the chiffon, the leather, the fringing...
This is how I like a girl to dress.

As some coked up hick once said;
"gimme gimme more."
And well said!

All photos from style.com

Michael Angel Lookbook S/S 10

2010-03-04T04:54:00.000-08:00

Emily Didonato and Ryan Bertroche show off the beautiful Spring Summer 10 collection.
The collection is pretty great but it's the photos that make it for me to be totally honest.

Menswear A/W 10

2010-02-24T15:12:00.000-08:00

Some of my favourites from LFW.

Backstage at Komakino-
Lots of black and leather, yum.

JW Anderson-
Completely brilliant, plaid, aran jumpers and HUGE boots. Nicely done.

Carolyn Massey-
Best knitwear in a while, with rodarte-esque male tights, lovely.

Jaiden rVa James-
Otherworldly.

Katie Eary-
Katie Eary took it a step further this year, I bet the show was wonderful.

All in all, fantastic.

All photos taken from fashion156

Maxime Ballesteros

2010-02-17T15:09:00.002-08:00

Our new favourite photographer at Moda Por Favor.

Fuck I can't get over how good he is.
Have a look at his site, which I got all the photos from photographies,etc

Philippe Matignon

2010-02-15T14:15:00.000-08:00

Dress by Prada, Shoes by Miu Miu.

Philippe Matignon a master in tights(not literally, but you know..). His tights were commonly worn in the 90's but unfortunatly virtually not sold outside of central Europe, every woman should own a pair of this tights, and this shoot from AnOther Magazine shows how wonderfully they can be styled.
The Philippe Matignon collection consists of the sheerest to ultra opaque tights, stay-ups, stockings, knee-highs and socks, and YOU should buy a pair, although they are not stocked in the UK they can be bought online at Shapings.com.

Photography: Paolo Roversi
Styling: Olivier Rizzo
Model: Guinevere Van Seenus at IMG

Photos from www.anothermag.com

Complex Geometries S/S 10

2010-02-07T15:20:00.000-08:00

Canadian company Complex Geometries, as the name implys, play around with shape.
How they look on the hanger and a person is 100% different
I am dying to see the A/W 10 Collection, it's being shown in Paris this week and as soon as I can find photos I will be posting. For now here are my favourites from S/S 10.

Unfortunatly for us Irish folk the only stockists, Circus, in the Powerscourt Centre Dublin today closed it's doors for the last time.
It's a sad day for Dublin fashion.
So your best bet to getting your hands on one of these pieces would be their webshop.

Photos from complexgeometries.com

Ann Demeulemeester A/W 10

2010-02-04T15:07:00.000-08:00

This makes me sweat.

You should look up the rest of the collection, these are my two favourite looks,
I find I would basically wear every piece, but not all together, except for these two.
Just to let you all know I will sell my soul for those grey pants, no joke.

Balmain Homme SS 10

2010-02-02T13:11:00.001-08:00

What a nice little collection, and a lovely lookbook, I must say! Clement Chabernaud really suits the collection!

Photos from HommeStar.

Ashish Studded Tracksuit

2010-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

It's pretty much beautiful,
I wouldn't recommend wearing together,
maybe the pants with some open toed boots and a grey leather jacket, accesorize according to taste, of course.
The top could be thrown over anything, really, staple outfit piece right there.

Can someone let Rihanna know wearing them together looks TRASHY AS HELL.
.....But then again, there's no point in telling someone who wear full outfits by the Blonds to tone it down eh?
(Don't get me wrong some of their accessories are out of this world!)

It irks me that I have posted a photo of Riri, but sometimes things have just got to be said right?!

Ulrik Martin Larsen

2010-01-25T03:48:00.000-08:00

This mans work is undoubtedly the most exciting thing I've been shown in quite a while.
It's thrills me to no end.

I want to wear nearly every single thing this man has created, his knited pieces have really inspired me to look at constructing knitwear garments in a new way and his way of making cable ties look like fabric is pretty sweet.

Fuck fuck fuck somebody get me all of this.

Images from The Fashionisto and f&art Flickr

HORSE OF THE SEA

2010-01-20T16:49:00.000-08:00

Clothes by James Long S/S 09
Art Direction Martin Kulik
Photography Elke Meitzel
Model Rory Jobling at M&P
Featured in METAL Feb-Mar 09

Photos from Mensmodelstalk.

Apologies

2010-01-18T04:24:00.000-08:00

I've been in Australia for the last 2 weeks, and getting stuff sorted before then.
We'll be back up an posting everyday as soon as I'm home.

Bloglovin

2009-12-25T05:07:00.000-08:00

We're now up on bloglovin!

Follow my blog with bloglovin

That is all.

Alun Davies Art Director/Set Designer

2009-12-23T15:17:00.001-08:00

I was flicking through the pages the February-March 09 METAL magazine the other day.
And I stumbled across the most lovely mask and a few amazing head pieces,
so I looked the guy up and he's done some really amazing work with prop pieces and set design.

He's worked with Vogue Italia, Dazed Korea, O Magazine, Esquire, Tank, Net A Porter and much much more. He also designs sets for music videos, recently he did the set for La Rouxs Bullet Proof. And in my opinion it is a real shame that more designers aren't working with him because he helps to make such eye-catching images, it's there loss really.

Well it's December 24th so I may as well wish you a Happy Christmas and the best of luck in the new year guys!

All images from http://www.alun-davies.com/.

matronhood

2009-12-15T10:31:00.000-08:00

Yossi Michaeli for 125 Magazine(UK).

Don't you think she looks slightly like Mena Suvari?
Yossi is a really great photographer, you should give him a look up.
He has done work for clients such as L'Officiel Brazil, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire Brazil,
City Magazine and Nokia.

Givenchy Accesories

2009-12-12T16:24:00.000-08:00

Who needs words?

Designer Watch - Holly Fulton

2009-12-10T16:15:00.000-08:00

Holly Fulton, recent winner of 'The Swarovski Emerging Talent Awards for Accessories' at the British Fashion Awards 2009 and former Lanvin accessories designer graduated with an MA from Royal Academy of Arts in 2007.
Her S/S 10 collection is a great vibrant collection paying homage to art deco architecture and New York City.
The collection is filled with colourful vibrant garments with pop art skyscrapers, cocktail glasses and robotic/computer prints, teaming them with her amazing accessories really makes the collection wonderful.

This is definatly my favourite piece

All her collection, clothing and accessories, are available on asos.com

Some other award winners include

Swarovski Emerging Talent Award for Ready-to-Wear Peter Pilotto
Designer Brand Burberry
Model Georgia Jagger
Accessory Designer Katie Hillier
Menswear Designer Kim Jones for Dunhill
BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design John Galliano
London 25(An individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital.) Kate Moss
Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator Grace Coddington
BFC British Collection of the Year Christopher Kane
BFC Designer of the Year Christopher Bailey

Opinions on Kate moss getting the London 25 award?!

Street Style from around Europe

2009-12-09T18:40:00.002-08:00

Berlin

Photos from glancanyon.blogpot.com

Copenhagen

Photos from copenhagenstreetstyle.dk

Milan

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Photos from iconiamagazine.com/blog

Oh how beautiful the world is and oh how I cannot wait to experience it some more.

Where The Wild Things Are

2009-12-08T18:04:00.000-08:00

I really bloody love this whole shoot, it's so clever.
It was for the December issue of Dazed & Confused.
First off I love Abbey Lee(especially her gorgeous gap) so that's a win,
secondly I am so excited for Where The Wild Things Are!
Aren't we all though?

Abbey Lee Kershaw by Daniel Jackson for Dazed & Confused.

By the way I just want to let everyone know the comment section is now running,
and thanks very much for pointing it out guys, comment away!

Audrey Tautou and Travis Davenport for Chanel No 5

2009-12-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

I know this is from the way back in the summer.
But I think it's pretty beautiful and unintentionally sexy as hell.
Give it a little watch.
And if you didn't love her before, which is next to impossible, you will now.

Travis Davenport who plays the love interest looks just about as flawless as ever.
The man is enviably PERFECT.

Must Have Item

2009-11-30T16:47:00.000-08:00

Concrete Rock Ring by 22designstudio.

The concrete ring is a ring with life. Because of the material character, the colour of the concrete ring will become deeper and brighter the more it's touched. And it may develop some cracks and chips, reflecting the habits of the ring's owner. It is unique every day, even every moment.

It comes in various shapes, these three being my favourite.
These would work perfectly for those of you more monochromatic dressers.

Photos found on 22designstudios.com.tw

Photographer Watch - Fabien Kruszelnicki

2009-11-25T19:14:00.000-08:00

Fabien Kruszelnicki, I'm in awe of this mans work.
Everything I have seen so far is so visually appealing and I've thought about his photos all day long. Not much to say other than I can't wait to see more work for him in the future
and I think he is dangerously talented.

I'm especially in love with his shoot for Asger Juel Larsen, a London based designer.

Photos from http://www.kruszelnicki.com.

Styled Generation

2009-11-25T17:03:00.000-08:00

Just thought I should let EVERY girl in Dublin know about the new Topshop Concession,

Styled Generation Vintage, there are seriously some amazing pieces, leather jackets, winter coats, high waisted leather shorts, sparkly jumpers!

It's vintage at it's best and there is nothing priced over €50, so it won't be burning any holes in your pockets.
Everyone should check it out pronto.

Model Watch - Sean O'Pry

2009-11-22T13:18:00.000-08:00

I first saw him on the cover of the S/S 07 of GQ Style and also on about every page through-out.

And since then seen him just about everywhere, he's walked for YSL, Diesel, Lacoste, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moschino and just about every other designer out there.

He's been the face of Calvin Klein, Lacoste and currently Giorgio Armani and is currently ranked as the number 2 working male model. He brings a

I was casually watching tv the other day, sitting there minding my own business, then he pops up in an ad for heat tech by Uniqlo... where in my opinion he looked awful, as did the clothes.

It seemed really weird to me, and I really hope he got a lot of money for it.

The photographic ads are just as uninspiring..although he does look very well in them.

It's a shame that he made a move from high fashion to high street,
but obviously it's not going to be career killing,

the mans got an amazing face and will probably work forever, or atleast 21.

I know I'm being unreasonably harsh, but I just don't like Uniqlo....sorry.

Photos found on photobucket.com

Yohji Yamamoto S/S 10

2009-11-19T18:38:00.000-08:00

I want to start off by saying Yohji Yamamoto is one of my favourite designers and his A/W 09/10 Paris collection was so gorgeous, with the architectural, brave, out-there style he always has, well always had.

I'm afraid the S/S 10 collection really, really bothers me.
It's quite different from how I would have expected it to be, first off I really dislike the hair and make-up, it's like geisha dragged through bushes and finger painted by blind children. Then also 80% of the garments leave something to be desired.
It's as if he has succumb to the mainstream-ness he has often geared away from, almost losing the edge he had. The puffy shoulders and shredded pastel parts of the collection seem one dimensional and not quite as filled with complexity as would be expected.
And that white shirt/coat is damn near unforgivable.

Saying all this he did have some incredible pieces, especially this leather jacket which I think is a must have for every girl right now!!
It looks amazing with the leather skirt too, and could work with a nice pair of black/grey jeans.
Then in turn would go perfect with a nice pair of ankle boots, although you'll notice, I say that with everything I like!

I'm faithful that this was just an 'off season' for him.
It wasn't the most horrible thing I have ever seen, I did love almost all of the all black looks, I just expected more. You should defiantly check out the aforementioned A/W 09/10 collection it was really beautiful. But for now here is a clip from S/S 10.

Photos found on photobucket.com, click on photos to enlarge.

So it begins...

2009-11-17T11:47:00.000-08:00

Follow my blog with bloglovin

First of many posts on this new blog, I will with no doubt delete this post after I have a few posts up.

I'm going to be blogging about shows, models, designers, must have pieces, new collections, old collections, good stores, mens and womens fashion, bad hair and much more.
And maybe put in a bit of street style every now and then from Dublins 'fair' city.
Over the last year or so I've noticed the people of Dublin becoming much more confident
in dressing how they want, when they want! Which is really exciting and gives you something good(sometimes bad) to look at, but at the end of the day opinions are opinions, there are no rules and what is important is that everyones and having fun with their look, right?! Most definatly!

I did say there were no rules, but I take it back a little.

The Golden Rule

Every girl needs a killer pair of ankle boots.

It's the Gods honest truth.

Ankle boots by Chloe, photo found on photobucket.com.