Bram Stoker's Dracula

I love Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula from the 1990s and I love it for many reasons. One of them being the story that isn't in the original book, the transcending love between Mina and Dracula. One can't help but fall for a love story that defies time and logic. The other reason is of course the seductive thrill of the vampire with its eternal youth and the power to walk the earth through the centuries. Finally the clothes, the clothes of a Victorian gentleman with the hats and the well tailored jackets and waistcoats. I could wear it every day and never grow tired of it.




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Fred Perry and his Friends

Fred Perry is continuing the collaborations with other brands to cater to his clients with an overall Mod experience. The clients should be able to follow through the style completely and therefore Fred Perry joins forces with John Smedley, Alfred Sargent and Garbstore as well as old partner Levi's.

John Smedley produces knitwear of the finest wool. Alfred sargent has produced the typical Mods foot wear, the Chukka boot and Garbstore has produced the jacket you see above and below. What Levi's has contributed with I think you can guess. ;-)

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Sophia Loren - Classy Lady

When I sat in front of the television a few hours ago I zapped to a movie channel and ended up in the beginning of an epic Hollywood film from the 1960s about the Roman Empire. Sophia Loren played Lucilla, daughter of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. I was stunned by Sophia Loren's beauty. It was nothing short of breathtaking.

The Italian actress conquered Hollywood and joined the ranks of the women who are named Screen Godesses. The picture below is from one of my favourite pictures, Arabesque, where Sophia Loren played opposite Gregory Peck in a sort of spy flick.



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Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2012

I find Tommy Hilfiger's spring collection for 2012 to be a bit muddled. Some pieces are nice and some are "what were they thinking of?". The ensemble above I think is really nice and colourful in a good way. The four pieces below leave me stunned in their unflattering shapes and garish colours.

The same applies for menswear. A few pieces are nice like the two knitted sweaters far below but the three pieces you see directly beneath here are atrocious. Camouflage clothes will never grace my body. Never.

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Alexander McQueen Spring 2012

The king is dead but business runs as usual. Designer Sarah Burton has taken over the flag and created the women's collection for spring 2012. It is McQueen with the quirky details and a fashion show with that extra something. But on the other hand, it is one thing to be McQueen and another thing entirely to try to be McQueen. When the designs becomes too much of what would Alexander have done the arrow misses the bulls eye. And even if this is good it is a designer trying to be Alexander McQueen.

The menswear is not as extravagant as the womenswear but that was also true during the time of Alexander McQueen, and for every other desgner as well. That is the inherent difference between the expressions of the genders. The menswear for 2012 are youthful with a touch of romanticism that in their injection of colour will seduce many buyers.

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Stella McCartney Spring 2012

The upcoming spring collection for 2012 from stella McCartney is colourful and playful. It is vibrant and should bring life, energy and vitality to any woman's wardrobe. I get a feeling of the 1970s, not in style but in concept. Clothes should be about having fun and can you be anything but happy when looking at these creations?

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Sherlock Holmes

The second movie from Guy Ritchie about our favourite detective, Sherlock Holmes, is coming to our silver screens. Just the clothes will be a salivating experience. I just love the style and could I have Robert Downey in a sort of a package deal that would be extatic.

To just wear the clothes is of course fun but it would have been even better if I could snap my fingers and be in Victorian London. Now that would be a treat. Anyone who has a timemachine ready and waiting?

But we do need to do something about the unflattering trousers.

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