On the Hunt for Yves Saint Laurent Johnny Boots
For the past two weeks or so, I have been trying to purchase a pair of YSL Johnny Boots — and it has been one of the most difficult thing tasks of my life. It is that serious. These boots, which I affectionately desire, have a two inch heel that I may or may not...
I am NOT stalking Walter Van Beirendonck
This past week, Walter Van Beirendonck was a special guest (along with a slew of others) during the Academy of Art University’s “Fashion Week.” I put quotes around “Fashion Week” because it wasn’t a full week — only four days. But I digress. The bearded and bejeweled (he wears some intense rings) artist is a...
My New Shoes are Better Than an iPad
A guy raises his newly purchased iPad as if it were a 10 Commandments tablet. (Photo credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) On April 3, gaggles of people flocked to Apple stores all over the world for the new iPad. It was as if Apple was selling locks of Justin Bieber hair. I, on the other hand, opted...
There’s a naked man hanging around my neck
The other day, my friend/colleague Cheryl told me that MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing, not the makeup store) in Hayes Valley was having an uber-sale. Seeing as though I easily succumb to peer pressure, we went after work. Now MAC isn’t your normal San Francisco store. It is the ultimate destination for label whores like myself....
On a quest to find the perfect pair of gloves
I need a pair of leather gloves. And I need them now. I have been on this search for a while and I still haven’t found a pair that fits me like – well – a glove. Either they are too loose, too tight or are just plain ugly. I want a pair of sleek...
A Finer Week for Jolie, magical album covers and militant vegetarians
- I didn’t care about the H&M and Jimmy Choo collabo (pictured left) until I found out they also had menswear. Now I am actually considering shopping at H&M again. - And there’s no other way to celebrate an H&M collabo by suing your mom. Yes, we’re talking to you Tamara Mellon. - Angelina Jolie...
Viktor & Rolf get dismembered and holey
Mr. Horsting and Mr. Snoeren must be bored. Photos courtesy of Wire Image From a certain perspective, the boys from Viktor & Rolf did the expected at Paris Fashion Week. They gave the fashion community something to raise their eyebrows at: a collection of gowns that look like they’d be more appropriate as A.) something...
Gareth Pugh = feathers and breasts
Paris is now rounding out the Fashion Week madness and once again, I am inclined to comment – particularly on this: Finally. I’ve been waiting for someone to create a monstrous feathered headdress for everyday use. I love Gareth Pugh. Sure, no normal human being would actually wear these aviary Gothic Mad Max pieces from...
Jeremy Scott says ‘Yabba dabba doo!’
Since my name is Dino, I think I may have a bias to Jeremy Scott’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection: Photo credit: Getty/Geoff Pugh This is the first post about Fashion Week since I was in New York – even when I was in New York, I hardly posted anything on any shows because, frankly, there really...
Asian pop culture tally as of September 17, 2009
If you combine Fashion Week with some of the cast members from Glee, then there are TONS of Asian Americans to add to the tally: Jenna Ushkowitz: The stuttering singer from Glee who has an affinity for a Hot Topic-like clothing. Iqbal Theba: The blunt and funny principal in Glee Harry Shum Jr.: Based on...
Calvin Klein male model search: Americans need not apply
Calvin Klein is making a call out to male models everywhere so that they can drop trow and show their tighty whities a la Marky Mark circa 1992. According to NBC New York’s blog, The Thread, this is how it’s gonna go down: Here’s how the competition, called “9 Countries, 9 Men, 1 Winner,” will...
