Memorabilia
Michael Jackson. It would be redundant of me to write out his achievements. We all have a different memory of him. What I find flawed about mass produced memorabilia is that each of our memories of him are unique, and as such Memorabilia should be unique. Some prefer the child Michael Jackson of Jackson 5. Others prefer his Thriller days. Decarnin’s memories of Michael Jackson purely have to do with MJ’s iconic 80’s clothing.
My fascination with his work has always been with how he was able to remain so innovative yet mass market; his ambition, his work ethic. In terms of work ethic, he will never be matched. He was bottom of the pyramid in terms of accessibility, yet innovative/completely unique in the way he wrote music, danced to the music, and performed the music. Very few people are able to satisfy both requirements and as such most of my respect for him lies within this fascination. It was as if he was both Thierry Mugler and Alexander Wang in one body. The power, the beauty of MJ’s music was that it didn’t matter if you were a hustler on Wall Street, a nun in rural China, a gutter punk, a socialite, or a person who hates pop music. Chances are, you liked hearing Pretty Young Thing, and you probably still do.
Here is my memorabilia of MJ. Since Michael Jackson was the most meticulous performer I have ever seen, I tried to apply that same meticulousness with this personal memorabilia. I doubt I came close, or ever will come close to what he became, but at least I have attempted something. I know everyone is “over hearing about it” but it took me a month to complete because I had to do it little by little, and if it was up to me, I would have shown this much earlier.
Swarovski crystals glued onto white glove. This was surprisingly quick to make.
Because no one in their right mind would wear the look together as a set, I like to use the Jacket to style with other basics in my wardrobe. Here I do it with my own crop top, black skinnies, and a men’s oversize vest from Salvation Army.
I pressed the leather, or stamped it, with letters and spelled out my favorite MJ songs. This was the most difficult part of this jacket, the letters were impossible to line up.
Category: Fashion | Tags: feature 176 comments »
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 am
your blog is so amazing. I absolutely love this post!
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:31 am
my mind goes like: ooooooooh! and I'm jaw dropping of the great kwality that you make and work with.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 am
oh my god.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:38 am
i love the details, i'm wondering how on earth you pressed the letters on the leather, and more importantly where did you find the letters?
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 am
you are incredible.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 am
Uh holy shit, every blog post just gets better and better!
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 am
This is insanely sick, intense, and genius… I can't even begin to say how perfect this is. Seriously, it's almost painfully brilliant.
KISS, China L.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 am
you are disgustingly talented.
http://shopshreds.blogspot.com/
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 am
Beautiful tribute. I'm still sad about MJ.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 am
u always make me say damn girl! i love ur blog, and im drawn/addicted to it like a moth to a flame, so much so that i wish it could be a daily ritual. ur so amazing cuz i can't imagine coming up with things to blog about let alone do it in a way that makes u stand out from all the rest. ur so talented. ur skills r undeniable, but that crazy creative brain of urs n ur ability to produce n entice is what i love most
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 am
I actually like the imperfection of the letters, they look like they were set with a vintage typewriter.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:30 am
You are not human!!!!
i can't get over how talented and creative you are with your "diys".
Im sure everyone's brain feels tingly after this one…
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 am
You are so talented, it blows my mind. This is just pure perfection, love it!
-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 am
That's incredible. I could see this on the runway no prob.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 am
It's amazing to see how you completely transfer your thoughts and ideas into actual tangible items. I hope your work and creativity receive the much-deserved credit it needs!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 am
AMAZING 'memorabilia', I'm sure MJ would've loved it! SNAP! I have those Stella McCartney wedges but in black
xx
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 am
once again you have blown my mind. you have such a rare talent of combining unique, innovative conceptual ideas with flawless execution and presentation. so many people these days just have good ideas, but really ideas alone are cheap. it is the way you realise your ideas that sets you apart, that you act and dont just talk or dream. you make it a reality. thank you thank you thank you!
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 am
i can't even imagine setting out to do anything that detailed and brilliant. you are so talented.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 am
Speechless. Luxirare = genius.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:56 am
marry me…haha
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 am
holy shit
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holy shit
…………………………….
this is my new favorite post of yours. that jacket is like those famed chloe sevigny wedges in outerwear form. i'm in love with you
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 am
WTFFFFF??? That is probably the most intelligent thing I can say right now ! The stamped leather is ust the detail which sets it over the edge from great to GENIUS.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:27 am
If you don't have design houses banging on your door trying to employ you, then I'd be surprised.
And how on earth did you manage to stamp the leather by yourself? The stamping really looks impeccable to me.
I'm personally into his "Bad" look, so I'm happy you made this outfit.
PS. Are you getting the Junya dress from Anastasia?
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 am
i am totally blown away
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 am
Amazing, beautiful, inspiring….awe-inducing. A wonderful tribute.
Did you cut the leather straps from a single hide or purchase them as is? Were you intending the raw, unburnished edges or was that just an unintended byproduct of not finding the exact material you wanted?
I am still trying to find somewhere online that sells finished (i.e., edge-sealed) leather straps in varying lengths and that actually has photos of them so you can see what you're buying. I'm always stuck with straps with unfinished edges- a bid detraction in handbag-making. Perhaps you know of somewhere?
Beautiful work, as always!
xoxox
Carly
http://chicsteals.blogspot.com
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 am
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 am
so much talent and innovation.. very inspiring.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 am
MJ will bless you from the sky if he sees this jacket.
it's amazing, what a memorial, it's certainly one of the best way of doing it by making that personal.
and I like the contrast you stud up between Mugler and AW, your right there is something a bit paradoxal about MJ: the craziness the extravagence and the softness and laidback attitude.
je ne peux croire comment la jacket à l'air si précise, like if you were buying it from a high end brand.
your the godness of sawing!!! the godness of blogging
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:01 am
this is so Captain E.O., in the best way. i saw that at disney when i was a kid and have always thought that MJ looked the best at that time. I guess E.O. is my personal memory of him.
anyway, enough about me.
wonderful, wonderful outfit. i wish i could express my feelings for MJ in such a way!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 am
Ridiculous!!!!! Running out of things to say about you Luxirare!!! shit those buckle and straps!! scary.. you're thinking along the same lines as me there once again haha x
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 am
WOWOWOWOW. I saw that jacket and was thinking, no way she made that no way. Then I saw the embossed song names and realized you did. So beautifully done. The tribute to MJ is subtle, but the jacket is more than stunning – the details are just unbelievable. Your craftsmanship is as impeccable as your styling. Lovvvve the Pierre Hardy bag, too. Again, I'm totally blown away.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 am
:O
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 am
Amazing stuff, I love your attention to detail and branding the most. I hope you sell your stuff soon.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:21 am
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee had to comment again cause this makes me so excited!!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 am
I have said it before and I'll say it again – you are a motherfucking GENIUS. A true artist. Sorry everyone, but Luxirare's work belongs in a gallery, not in a shop.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:02 am
The jacket/pants/glove are amazing!! The slightly unaligned letters on the jacket give it a unique quality; it would have looked too "perfect" if they had been perfectly aligned.. You are so talented, and I'm already looking forward to your next post!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 am
I dont think there would be another blogger that has as many fans then you…seriously everyone admires and is in awe with your posts and if they dont then they are insane….my words cant describe how much I am obsessed with your creations…well personally i would call it art…you are fabulous!
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:09 am
You are amazing, I love how your mind works. The outfit is a very fitting hommage to Michael Jackson, as it's something very unique, un-comprimising, artistic, yet wearable and sooooo beautiful.
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:55 am
amazing and genius!
all his songs WOW.
I love the idea of the oversized vest
and that crop top is fucking sweet
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:51 am
Your attention to detail is insane, a girl after my own heart! I love your blog and creations, thanks for sharing them!
blaikealexandra.blogspot.com
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 am
this is outstanding. I really want to give you a round of applause on this one. The attention to detail is undeniable.
Joy D.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
this is probably the best MJ tribute I've seen. Great job.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
I just discovered your blog, and your work is amazing! I went through the entire blog and literally DROOLED over every single recipe of yours and just stared at your handmade outfits, astonished that they were actually made by you! You are insanely talented!
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
jesus that is so amazing!
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
i love michael. [:
everytime you post something, its in absolute perfection, im amazed and cant stop thinking where you go to get the materials you use to create such magic.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 am
MY GOD.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHGHHHH this is just so fantastic I can't get my act together and give you a compliment gargantuan enough….
Saskia xoxo
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Beautiful! I just came across your blog the other day, it's amazing. Keep up the fantastic work!
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 am
OMG MJ! I have been planning my own tribute piece too, I should get on that. This really really rules, I especially like the stud detail at the ankles. NICE ONE
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:11 am
OMG!!!!
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 am
Love it, this is one of the most touching tributes I've seen. The pic of the white golve in the dark… the picture had a sense of melancholy underneath the beauty – like he was – a diamond in the dark
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
this is pretty damn amazing.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
You are seriously amazing! MJ would be proud, that outfit is truly incredible!
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
OH.
MY.
GOD.
You're honestly one of the most talented people I've ever seen. Seriously.
Definitely the best MJ "tribute" I've ever seen.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
thank you for being a slow blogger. I love the fact that you put thought and effort into every post, instead of just rambling on about endless purchases and wish lists. Everyone should take a leaf out of your book and slow down a little bit more.
it's worth the wait.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
simply breathtaking! i am not able to say how much i love these outfits…
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
This whole post is beyond amazing! I'd totally kill for that outfit!
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
someday there will surely be a museum to honor your brilliant mind and talent.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
The leather stamping is freaking awesome!
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
That outfit screams perfection.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Girl, you are CRAZY. I love the jacket + pants together as some sort of amazing, totally psycho MJ suit. Like everything you make, it is completely genius.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
You're an absolute genius. Aside from being amazed by your talent, I'm always very curious and fascinated by your space. The way you display things for photos- how you always seem to have the perfect accessories for this- I am totally and completely perplexed by what your space must be and how well you use it.
These pieces are unbelievable.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
This is incredible! You're so talented! I love everything here – sespecially the jacket – truly amazing! And where did u get those huge, chunky soled boots!? They're awesome!
http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com/
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
He would have loved this.
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I love the gloves!!! I can't believe you actually made that jacket!! It looks perfect, must of took you ages to make.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I love the zip in the back of the trousers. The jacket works well with the everyday.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
incredible and so worth the wait! I can't wait to see you rock this irl. <3
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I think you are the most creative human being ever.
This amazes me so much you wouldn't believe. I'll just have to thank you for sharing all your precious creations; THANKS!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
This is the best damn tribute to MJ I've seen.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Did you press/stamp the leather with heat?
Also, you've sparked an interest in fashion in me. I don't mean the interest I already had, like going to fashion blogs and loving it. I mean the kind where I've borrowed my aunt's sewing machine, become obsessed with the fabric store, sat in the bookstore reading about types of fabric and stitches and stuff. The kind of thing I didn't think much about before.
In a way you're kind of like a teacher or mentor to the blog readers, not because you try to be, but just because we get so inspired and spurred on by seeing you care so much. I think thats the best kind of teacher… one that teaches by just doing what they do!
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:15 pm
MJ's perfectionism as well as yours is something I will always admire. Always always.
J is a huge MJ fan + I'm a Luxirare fan. Together we die seeing this.
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
WOW…brilliant, I'm speechless.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
you have truly out done yourself/ this post makes me happy. in all honesty, it made my day.
xx
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
ive completely run out of things to say now. you're too much.
i can't wait for you to have your own line so i can blow my life savings on it.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
wowowowowowowowowwwowowowow.
mind. blown.
ive done a humble little feature on you on ma blog, hope you approve.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
fucking amazing dude.
iyam
http://www.styleandbeyond.blogspot.com
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:31 pm
seriously, all things great must be born through this blog. you are so ridiculously creative down to the tiniest detail. song titles on the straps, are you joking?!
you are my hero. the end.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 pm
The suit appears light purple in some photos. I wonder if this is just the ighting. Must be, the suit is white!… right?
The necklace piece is also very alluring. did you make the metal part of the chain?
Also, sorry for all the questions, but what are the grey heeled shoes? They're subtle and beautiful… as is the stamping… I have too much good stuff to say! The use of black and white in the photos is simply lovely.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm
oh my word!! you are such an inspiration. this jacket is priceless.
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Alexandra,
The jacket is actually light lavender.
The shoes are Stella Mccartney
The chain was actually vintage and the cross was made with scrap charms lying round.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 pm
That is ridiculously amazing. Easily the coolest creation I've seen all year(next to your lollipop-pies). Incredible creativity.
(::found you through missmodular.tumblr.com/::)
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE.
MJ would've been as speechless as I am now.
I particularly like the colour choice, the purity of the white is appropriate to the memory we like to sustain of his music.
I think the fact that the letters are almost but not perfectly aligned makes it perfect, really shows the meticulous hand labour of love that went into its production.
Bravo.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 am
well done, yet again an incredibly meticulous and beautiful piece of work. I loved the jacket you recently made for Susie too! When are the humble public going to be able to buy your wares? And, where are the black platform shoes from in the second lot of outfit photos in this post?
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Hi Sarah,
They are from Demonia.
I sculpted them because they were extremely clunky.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 am
I just started enjoying your blog. you're SO talented!! i love!
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
Love it.
I am still listening to him daily. It's like revisiting the best parts of my childhood with each song.
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
i read the other posts, and am not surprised that others agree about how mind-blowing your skills are. you truly inspire….you have an eye and skill for things so refined that it brings goosebumps to my skin. i am amazed and bewildered at every post and picture you add. it's like x-mas everytime there is something new to look at on your blog…seriously. keep posting. i think you inspire a lot of people
also…i might add…we posted this article to riot report, bc it is simply too good to pass up.
xx
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Your clothes are so amazing that I am losing my mind right now.
You are unbelievable.
AHHH!
-A-
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I'm buckling over.
In disbelief. D-I-my!
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
phen-phen-omenal.
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
absolutely insanely stunning
xoxo wen
http://fashion.wen-wen.net
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I love the hardware. The whole thing is just nuts, really. Consistently amazing every single time. You are out of control.
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
you're so tiny !those buckles are great!
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
how old are you??????????????????????
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I am seriously in awe of your designs. You really need to start selling!!!! I am in love with the belted jacket, its incredible. Ok I have no more words because I'm too amazed.
Oh and you're also and extremely intelligent writer.
http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com
August 3rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
this is the most incredible non-tacky sartorial tribute to mj i've seen. amazing work.
August 3rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
WHAT
August 3rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
(that was a good what)
August 4th, 2009 at 1:05 am
ho my gosh. i am beyond words to express how amazing this is.
wow.
August 4th, 2009 at 6:30 am
please tell us how you sew the leather into the jacket. do you have industrial machines or do you have a kick ass seamstress who does it on the side. you wow me everytime
August 4th, 2009 at 6:30 am
please tell us how you sew the leather into the jacket. do you have industrial machines or do you have a kick ass seamstress who does it on the side. you wow me everytime
August 4th, 2009 at 9:18 am
you are my inspiration.. you truly are.
August 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
hey, keep on blogging despite what is being discussed over at the kingdom. its beautiful to see people like you, susie bubble and queen michelle put their talent to use and exhaust all possibilities in their creative pursuit in hope of possibly inspiring others to do the same. develop a whole supermarket range of luxirare products if you have to;) some people have everything and they dont do jack shit. you do. please carry on. dont be discouraged!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
This is quite possibly the most meticulous, detail oriented work I have ever seen done in my life on a memoriablia to Michael Jackson, and the fact that you did it yourself makes it all the more intriguing. You have quite a gift my dear, and any time you wish to sell clothes (or maybe you secretly do) I would love to become one of your clients in a heart beat.
August 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
A totally fitting tribute. The man himself would wear it!
August 4th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
You are kind of my hero.
August 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
i just read your comment on kingdom of style and "dashed" over (as well as one can possibly dash on the internet) to tell you that your blog is inspiring, unique, and amazing and that i (and probably tons of other people as well) eagerly check on it every day for updates to see what you will make/cook/post next.
the detractors' comments are full of bitterness and jealousy. i say this with all my heart, because i really dislike throwing the jealousy accusation around unless it is true. the dreadful person who called you a "bore" must either be blind or is trying too hard to put on the "oh, i've seen it all…i'm so jaded and wordly" persona that people seem to think is stylish and mysterious these days (i think it is the latter, ugh).
i love seeing the clothes you have purchased and the clothes you make as well as your food because you put so much thought into everything! there is a story behind every piece, and i think that's amazing because so many people nowadays take things for granted and don't think about what things actually mean to them.
anyway, my schpiel has gone on for a while. don't feel pressured to keep blogging just because we want you to, but just wanted you to know that you are greatly appreciated.
August 4th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
yeah seriously you've blown it out of the water again!!!!!!amazeballs!
the mj buckle confection looks like it took forever. how do you do it? this is remarkable
August 4th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
For the record, what you do is badass. There's always going to be haters out there, unfortunately, but that's just par for the course.
I hope you don't stop blogging – you've got amazing skills and it'd be a shame if these internets end up being deprived of seeing them – and I mean both your mad sewing skills and your mad cooking skills. STEAMED CRAB RICE HOLY CRAP.
August 4th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
holy bazeesus!! those straps!! when can i spend every last penny i have on one of your creations??
August 5th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Great pieces, Luxirare!
August 5th, 2009 at 1:07 am
this absolutely blows my mind, and your concept of memorabilia with MJ is dead on. wow my jaw is on the floor right now, that jacket is to die for.
August 5th, 2009 at 1:57 am
you are utterly incredible. the craftmanship is just amazing. curious though, outside of the blogging world what do you do?
August 5th, 2009 at 9:14 am
that is jacket is fabulous.
you can see the mj love in every stitched detail including the stamped letters.
keep on keeping on.
xx chauss
August 5th, 2009 at 9:30 am
(I'm not much of a good commenter, but you know I read all of your entries, blabla)
During my time in Berlin, the electrical voltage difference hindered me from using my sewing machine (it would work on triple-speed, hinting at possible motor explosion) so now that I'm back in the states – and with a working machine – I'm more than ready to get back into sewing.
Also a note on belts – they're so easy!!! And once you get into making them, you realize that there is no end to possible variations. Just wondering, do you know of any great wholesale leather/buckle places here in NYC? I had one that I loved in SF…maybe we could go on an expedition together one of these days…
xo
August 5th, 2009 at 9:41 am
the jacket is to die for! love the little details
and your crop top is fantastic, too
http://fashionhandglide.blogspot.com
August 5th, 2009 at 10:38 am
You've outdone yourself with the jacket — I love it. Now how do I get my own Luxirare piece?
August 5th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Dear Luxirare and Readers:
I'm a follower of this blog and I've just started with one on my own about Design, Fashion and Art and where I'll also put my fashion scketches, so CHECK IT OUT!
VISIT: http://onehundredninetyeight.blogspot.com/
P.S. I love all your post about cuisine, they're all so nice… and also your NAKED BIKER JACKET.
August 5th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Never mind those jealous kids Luxiare. You got the talent.
August 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
You're a genius
August 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
hey luxi, good shit girl, your chainmail shorts reminded me of this history of armour book I was reading recently.
Yo, i addressed the whole KOS shit on my blog if you care to read.
You know we Parsons kids gotta stick together.
This post is fuckin sick though girl.
August 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
my goodness, are you creative! just discovered your blog via style bubble, am adding you to my 'nice things' blog roll immediately.
i'll be back ; )
August 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
wow. this jacket sums up michael jackson so well.
it's beautiful!
August 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
gurrrrllll. you the talk of the innanetz. <3<3<3
August 5th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
where is that black bag from?
xo
August 5th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
^^ Pierre Hardy
August 5th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Incredible as usual! I LOVE those buckles on the back of the jacket.
August 6th, 2009 at 2:49 am
wooow! how do you do it?!?!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:58 am
HEY LOVELY,
just letting you know ive tagged you on my blog to list 7 things about yourself
camille x
August 6th, 2009 at 6:50 am
unbelieve-a-bubble, truly aw inspiring, and those stella shoes…….K.I.L.L.E.R. Love your blog especially the sewing you're a real motivator keep up the awesomeness.
August 6th, 2009 at 7:08 am
i am amazed. stunning. there's no words. your work is unbelieveable, perfection!
August 6th, 2009 at 7:08 am
i am amazed. stunning. there's no words. your work is unbelieveable, perfection!
August 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Oh. My. God. I actually yelped outlout when I saw this post. Has to be my favourite so far. The glove is simply iconic and the jacket is amazing. I love your blog so much! Keep up the good work!!.x
August 6th, 2009 at 10:38 am
i read the whole kingdom of style bullshit comments going on and I am so saddened by the awful comments….i'm studying textiles and jewellery at the moment and never for a second felt intimidated by your blog, infact after coming across your blog i have since saved money to buy a dressmaking mannequin and start my own collection like i had always dreamed but never actually put into practice….as for you attending a fashion school and having loads of money, i think more power to you….but really all i wanted to say was that your work is sooo inspiring and the level of craftsmanship is what i will always aspire to and try to achieve….please dont stop blogging!
August 6th, 2009 at 11:09 am
oh.my.god. i just died. the workmanship is excellent. you should try auctioning this! or donate it to museum or something
August 6th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
WOW that is unreal!
xx
August 6th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I love when they serve you naengmyun right after you eat kalbi. I pick my kalbi-jib on whether or not they do this. Oh, and they've gotta have sesame seed leaf (kkaen-nip? is that what it is in English?) as part of the deal.
Question: do you know anywhere one can purchase goat hair that isn't attached to a jacket? Like a black girl's weave? hahaha, it sounds retarded when it's described like that.
Lastly: Junot Diaz said that when no one's criticizing your work (he meant this for creative fiction writers but it can apply to anyone), then you're "fucking up" because it means "you ain't doing anything fucking new." He just might be the best thing to come out of Jersey. Bruce ain't got shit on JUNOT! (God, my fangirl love for a writer has comes out. The shame.)
August 7th, 2009 at 6:36 am
excuse my language, but this is F-in fabulous.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:57 am
I love visiting your blog because I always learn something new from you. You're amazing and I hope you know that.
Take care Luxirare,
xoxo
Nini
August 7th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
First time visiting, but all I have to say is Wow. You are so amazing. Killer style and photos.
xo, Becs
August 7th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
You're great.
I think your should only let comments for bloggers only.hence my anonymous.
cause really i don't want to visit this blog filled with anonymous negative comments unless the negative comments are from a blogger with real guts.
August 8th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
That Jacket is fucking amazing, Michael would be prowd! It's still so weird that a person you've looked up to when you were little isnt there anymore, it's like a reality check that your childhood is really OVER, and that even MICHAEL JACKSON is mortal… at least he's reunited with Ben, hehehe, thats comforting.
August 9th, 2009 at 1:12 am
I'm an avid reader of your blog and constantly read through your archives to be re-inspired by the time and effort that you put into making the wonderful food/clothes that you do. Food & clothes are my biggest indulgences in life so your huge detailed pictures are amazing to look at!
I genuinely hope you don't stop blogging because of the KOS post and it's heartless commenters. When I first read the post, I felt uncomfortable because just the post itself, sans the silly comments, was hurtful with unecessary remarks about how Queen Michelle has visited your blog "only once or maybe twice". I suppose she didn't mean for it to sound like that but it did and I would be hurt too. You are truly talented regardless of any "yardstick" of measurement and I hope you continue to post and inspire. I, for one, really appreciate your blogging as I think it to be such a breath of fresh air. You have such amazing clothes/food making skills and are willing to share the creative process with us without a trace of pride or self-promotion. Your blog is one of the rare few that I can really detect your character through – we don't need pictures of your face for that. Your posts are very personal and the way you write is very true to yourself, revealing little snippets of information such as the chilli flakes you take about in your bag and the childhood picture of yourself and your love of crab…. It is completely understandable that such a direct reference, comparison and (what I felt to be) undermining of your blog and its writings would be personally hurtful. I know even I am guilty of writing/posting in a way that does not truly reflect my character as a form of protection from the big bad blogging world.
I don't know whether that came across like I wanted it to, but basically – Take that silly post & commenters at face value, don't let them put you off blogging, if you stop then let it be your own choice… and if you continue, it would be totally understandable to be much less open/personal in your posts. Either way I shall be sad! I adore the personable narrative that accompanies the magical clothes/food porn that you create. Hope you don't stop blogging because there'll be a yawning luxirare-shaped gap in my daily dose of inspiration.
Zara x
Sorry for the life story… I just felt strongly about this
August 9th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
simply beautiful clothes! really love the glove! <3
August 9th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Is the jacket made from leather? I was trying to make up my mind between that wool. And the pants are cut from the same, right? Reakk
August 9th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
hey dude, i didn't think you'd stop blogging cause of some of the ridiculous and fuckin childish shit that has been going on lately… but now i'm kinda starting to get worried now (NOT SAYING YOU'VE STOPPED – i often take long breaks haha) so thought i'd say something because it really would be a blow if there was no luxirare in the blog world. seriously, all it looks like is a case of tall poppy syndrome. living in NY i doubt you'd come across this very often… but let me tell you… this shit goes on in Aus all the fuckin time which is why i wanna get out of here so bad! all it is…. someone rises above the "norm" or whats "expected" and does their own thing… in your case… challenging what a fashion blog is and should look and be like… and the rest of the people involved in that particular group start freaking the fuck out about their own insecurities, thinking 'HOW DARE SHE' and try and knock you down. seriously, fuck that shit off and continue doing what you do… cause you quite clearly do it better than most people.
Also would like to add that no where do you claim what you do is D.I.Y… and i remember you even told me once not to call what i make 'diy'. It really is YOUR blog which should reflect your SKILLS and INTERESTS… sometimes people forget that blogs aren't simply there to act as tutorials for everyone to do at home.
I know I've worked my fuckin arse off at uni for almost half a decade learn the skills that I have (obviously goes same for you) after i finish I'm sure as hell not going to be embarrassed to put them to work and show them on my blog. You should be damn proud.
August 9th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
ps i just re-read that and i know that the grammar and word use and everything is way off, but just pretend i spoke that not wrote it cause i seriously just typed it all out without thinking
August 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I had to come over because this is getting so ridiculous and completely out of hand and is being played out on other blogs now too.
Firstly let me say that I HAD to address this issue of bloggers, or people wanting to blog, feeling very undermined by the talents, whatever they may be, of existing bloggers as it's something I get emailed about ALL THE TIME. I don't have time to personally answer every single one of those emails, which does of course make me feel bad, but by the same token should I be responsible for reassuring people that they "measure up" to someone I, and probably they, know nothing about? No, of course not but it doesn't stop people emailing me, so I had to address it in some way. And clearly people have been feeling the same as many commentors suggested they have gone through periods of feeling inadequate – even Luxirare herself commented she felt that way herself at times.
Secondly, Geisharock, you felt I was being insulting to Luxirare by saying that I have only visited her blog once or twice, but the fact is I have. I won't lie about it and pretend I visit someone's site when I don't. I only found out about this blog recently and the times I did visit I did actually comment. The point of that part was to explain that I couldn't talk about Luxirare in any great detail because I don't know anything about her or what she does aside from what I have seen on those visits, which I did say was talent. There are hundreds of blogs out there I don't visit that are amazing, but the simple fact is most of my time is taken up with doing my own blog. Finding stuff to post about twice a day actually takes time and effort which sadly means I can't visit all the blogs I would like to.
If you read the post you will see I clearly state that what Luxirare does is in NO way DIY – it's proper design therefore the reader who emailed me using Luxirare as her own benchmark was pointless. I completely recognised that Luxirare is immensely talented. But for someone to compare DIY to design is like comparing couture to Primark.
The post simply mentioned Luxirare because that's who the reader chose. Clearly Elizabeth is an admirer of Luxirare.
Sadly I cannot police every single comment on our site – I sincerely wish I could.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Really liking the pictuires on your blog
August 10th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
your workmanship is incredible!!!
August 11th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I am in awe of the detail you put into each of your garments. Truly inspiring!
August 11th, 2009 at 12:24 am
I just left a comment at KOS.. I think the whole thing just got out of hand. But please dont stop blogging, I would lose one great source of inspiration.
http://trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com/
August 11th, 2009 at 4:42 am
in french own of my favourite quote is " que l'on parle de toi en bien ou en mal, l'importance c'est que l'on parle de toi"
which kind of means "the most important thing is that we keep on talking about you, for good or even for bad" but I can tell you sometimes "bads" is even better because people are attracted to bad publicity in a strange way
just look at kate moss…
I know you'll come way more stronger than before on your next post
xx
leslie
August 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Fucking fantastic. I'm speechless.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
that is amazing!
August 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am
this is amazing.
your talent is quite endless.
blows my mind.
x
August 14th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
aww thank you! i almost fell over when i saw a comment from you on my blog! im in a constant state of 'WOWOWOWOW' from your unbelievable creativity and inspiration. xo
August 16th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
your blog is totally inspiring! love this post in particular. I'm a chef and would LOVE to cook, take photos and blog about it all and to top it all off have such an amazing wardrobe…..in total awe.
August 16th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
This is sooooo perfection! I wish I could pay you to make me one!
August 16th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
wow..you are soo creative. I've been following your blog for sometime now and everytime i checked for new posts im always in for a surprise. You are a cut above the other bloggers.keep on posting more. lav it….
August 18th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
http://neonladosha.blogspot.com/2009/08/design-report-luxirare-does-mj.html
August 20th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
oooooomgggg! your blog is glorious!!! i'm so following you on bloglovin!!!
btw, def check out my article on the new london-based t-shirt line, doodski & tell me what you think – if you get a chance, please.
much love! xx.
August 24th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
omg!!!!! I'm way late, but I just came across this and need to say that that is the most amazing jacket I have ever seen. Truly blows the mind! I'm new to your blog but I want to wish you much success because your work is exceptional
August 25th, 2009 at 5:45 am
dear god… this is AMAZING!
August 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am
your blog is so stunning !!!!!!
August 28th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to
say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Patricia
http://lioneltrains.info
August 30th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
you are so fucking amazing. like mj.
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am
this is out of control. i'll just keep it short since i'm toooo blown away right now…you manage to top yourself with every successive creation that you share.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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September 26th, 2009 at 2:12 am
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Also were did you school!!!
I LOVE YOU and you are incredible, words can not describe!
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im speechless.
YOU LEFT MY JAW OPEN
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