Oct
16
To the floor
1 maxi skirt, four ways, with a double slit jumpsuit thrown in for good measure.
This new maxi skirt (which is cut on the bias with no side seams) was produced purely for gratuitous reasons. How can I elongate my figure and look like I went on a diet when I didn’t? I figured a fitted silk crepe in black on the bias would do the trick. It was draped to hug the hips, thighs, and then released around the knee area to even out the curves. Most maxi skirts I buy look incredibly boxy on me, making me look short and stumpy (as if I already didn’t). This is also a quick and easy solution to dressing…I’ve found that I never have trouble dressing the top portion of my body, just the bottom. This trapped in look of the legs works as a blank canvas for three vastly different jackets.
Look #1: Long sleeved “the row” shirt with Luxirare Maxi skirt
Look #2: Taking the top off, adding a belt and Margiela blazer. The formula focuses on a high waisted skirt paired with a decorative Kiki De Montparnasse bra.
Look #3: Luxirare Fur patchwork jacket with Luxirare Maxi skirt and The Row long sleeve shirt.
Look #4: Comme Des Garcons jacket, Kiki de Montparnasse bra with Luxirare open front collared shirt and Luxirare maxi skirt
This jacket is peculiar, it can be worn both ways. There is a sheer ruffled portion, and then a plainer black portion…
Look #5: Luxirare fur patchwork jacket + Luxirare jumpsuit with center-front slits, Stella McCartney shoes..
I know you have all been expected a food post, the next post will definitely be a cuisine post. Apologies to all of you who come here strictly for the food (i.e. the straight male audience that views this blog).
I love these looks! I really like the first one, so simple and understated. I like look #4 too. How is your shoe-making going?
Great photo editing, particularly on looks 2 and 5. Very inspiring.
love the mirror-like photos, make me think of the rorschach test. (especially the second photo in the look #3)
I thought the same thing Diane.
your patchwork fur coat is nothing short of amazing. is it patched onto a mesh fabric? your creative point of view is really somethin else; i am envious of your talent.
Its actually black sheer organza.
You kill me.
id love to raid your closet one day. you’re from another world i swear…
i absolute drool on all your combination of outfits, from the bra to an assortment of jackets to your own branded shirt, they are really something i never seen before. i don’t mind reading your outfit posts, very inspirational. your necklaces are totally funky and cool too, do you know where i could get them in the uk ( don’t mind me, i’m asking an impossible question)
Hi Cindy,
The necklace is actually from a Salvation Army way up in Pennsylvania…
You can also google “egyptian ankh pendant” and see what you come up with.
I love that black jacket. Seriously, it is perfection. Everything is great- the maxi, incredibly flattering. But the jacket? Perfect.
I really love the second look. That bra has beautiful details and the Margiela blazer is gorgeous. But that maxi skirt makes all of the looks stellar.
Beautiful.
Love the jumpsuit with the long slits! And the maxi skirt drapes beautifully.
And I thought I’d mention, I first found your blog via the cuisine route (pie pops on foodgawker/tastespotting) but I love fashion almost as much as I love food, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the fashion posts after I found the food! You do amazing work with both mediums and I look forward to both types of posts from you.
Ah! Its good to know that you are a reader who enjoys both! I’m glad you found my blog through food but then liked the fashion as well. Usually the food lovers come and only come to see pictures of cuisine.
Great to see the monkey fur and organza coat again, don’t think you have used it since the original creation post.
I think for that reason look #4 is my favorite by default..
Beautiful as always, flawless in execution..
Girl.. you already know i worship you.
And p.s the thigh high velvet boots from pleaser.. seriously so comfortable!
I feel the same way about maxi skirts. I think the maxi would look really great with your nude/pierced motorcycle jacket. That jacket is literally the tits. I have coincidentally been searching for maxi skirts through the ebay route.
Looking forward to my equal favorites- shoezzz and fooooddzzzz
+++++babystrange++++
That bra is incredible, as is the “peculiar jacket”.
I second Rose, the patchwork on the fur jacket is amazing! Very delicate work! I love anything that can be worn two ways and that jacket is gorgeous!
Is the jewelry from the new line? and omg give me your kikikikikikiiiiiiiiiiiii. Love it, stunning, shutting it down, Tay loves it. haha <3
Taylor Jacobsen from RZ project has amazing style.
Look 4 is fabulous. This reminds me of the Gareth Pugh show studio collection for F/W 09. You are a such a talented designer.
this post is on fire! hmm…remember when i used to write really eloquent comments? now all i can come up with with is: holy shit, oh my god, this is amazing, etc.
oh well
Is ur name ji btw?
I always wonder if mmm, Rick Owens or Ann d have seen ur site? Or, r u already working for them? Or, do u work for a Michelin star chef? ;p
Anyways, don’t mind me on that one. But I do love the skirt & the bra! I hope u’ll have ur own line 1day. I think ur showroom/boutique/bar/saloon will b a must go for me.
And btw, that 1st photo is creeeepy! ( i was watching japenese version of the ring couple of days ago) >.< |I. – eLLy*
Don’t work for Rick owens, AnnD….or a Michelin rated chef….. I do work for Luxirare =P
Your posts are like dreams, and they always leave me feeling inspired.
My comment isn’t even worth noting.
I’ve been trying to be patient and awaiting your response but alas…perhaps it’s time for me to move on.
I foresee you going far far far with your work. You are truly talented and I only wish I had half the talent you do.
I am in love with the skirt and I must make one myself. How does the ides of Luxirare pattern making sound?
wonderful styling, and love the jumpsuit.
What does cut on the bias mean? (Sorry if I sound ignorant :/)
It means it was cut on a 45 degree angle instead of the usual straight grain. It allows the fabric to stretch more, if its not a stretchable fabric.
I am quite a fan of ankle-grazing hemlines for wintertime, although I do worry about extra train-age dragging along street water and muck. Oh well, I guess that’s what platforms are meant for.
Very inspiring, indeed.
Exactly why there are platforms featured in this shoot. ha ha.
There is also a slight discomfort with long skirts, they sort of “Trap” your legs…different from pants.
Look #5 is my favorite. Whenever you want to sell your fur jacket please let me know
xoxo
Nini
Not all straight males just come for the food!
haha
Oh my gosh, you must start an online store! I would buy that skirt from you in a second! I have been looking for the perfect (non-boxy) long black skirt for years, and this one is just so right on! You don’t by any chance take special orders? I’m sure you don’t, but I’m just putting it out there
1. gorgeous skirt. most maxi skirts try channeling the ‘hippy’ look, but this is really sophisticated and has great lines.
2. I love that commes des garcons jacket – amazing how it can have sleeves hangng off and stil look great.
3. Is that margiela sequin jacket is to die for.
Rick owens does a really good maxi skirt, except many of his skirts are made out of stretchy jersey material…
These give me huge Gaiman vibes – gorgeous to die for!
Really great post, I’ve been working on a collection of jackets and have been thinking of using the maxi skirt as a bottom so that I have a blank canvas when I show them. I know this is kind of a worn-out style blog type question, but do you use a photographer or a self timer? And do you shoot in a studio or just edit the background? I’ve been struggling to get good photos of my work on my own, but I feel self conscious in front of a photographer. Alas, a Catch-22.
Keep up the good work, you’re really talented and I’m always inspired by your creations.
ooo love that you’re wearing Kiki- most of my bras/undies are from there…the store down in Soho is great too- in the winter they serve up hot chocolate. I only allow myself to go in when I have some extra cash though, some serious damage can be done…Anyways- so very great again. Favorite look is with the Comme des Garcons jacket- very interesting. Keep it up- always fun coming to your site.
Yes KDM is great..they have wonderful masks and jewelry too.
holy *(%&! holy &#)(! holy ^^#(@!
these photos of you in the grey dress and that gorgeous fur you have created take my fucking breath away.
every aspect of the ideas up until its beautiful outcome really blows me away. every. time.
thank you for sharing
Your symbolism here is so intense and beautiful and fearless! The CDG jacket is so interesting, I look forward to seeing you in more CDG, perhaps?
Perhaps…although I am not a fanatic CDG drone.
returning to comment after reading your manifesto. are you a philosopher, feminist, artist, chef, stylist, designer………………you are all of these! i love how you understand the internet, above and beyond, truly rare.
the skirt n jumpsuit look so fluid. it’s simple n beautiful, ure so talented! ive been wantinga long black skirt, n have this long RO dress that i tried and failed to morph into a dress. would u ever do a break down of the construction of your clothes like u do with ur food posts? =)
wow. you keep pushing your limits. i love the pendant. love the whole dark theme. love the jacket. you should capitalise on your line. and earn more truckloads of money you don’t need.
Define “need”.
These clothes are amazing! Do you sell them?
oh my my….i am simply in awe of all the combinations….i love how long and slim your figure looks though i dont think you should go on a diet (or want to look like you have) with that gorgeous figure of yours….loving the details and here and i am seriously in love with that two way jacket!!!
The skirt only makes me “look” long and slim! So I guess in a way this design was successful in terms of flattering the body…even though its not the most interesting/conceptual skirt…
FUCKIN AMAZIN. The jumpsuit is bananas! Keep it up!!!
I feel a maxi skirt coming on…pass the scissors…
I really like the proportion of your maxi skirt. I have often found maxi (or long) skirts have made me look too boxy or column like. Your skirt makes me think I could pull it off! I am assuming this is the same no side seams skirt shared on the imagefeed – you hinted at sharing how the tubular material was produced… but you can keep your secrets
aaawww… i want to see you in a movie!
and i guess i will me dreaming of your last assemblage the whoooooole night
what movie?
i have a line of potential suitors that won’t leave me alone about you. i’ve created a monster! actually many of them.but then again so have you
btw. you look way well-proportioned. you trippin.
Curious to know what you consider a fanatic CDG drone? I always find it interesting to hear what people think of CDG/why they do or do not like it.
Your maxi skirt is terribly flattering! It looks incredible on you. I love all the looks you matched to go with it. That Comme Des Garcons jacket is amazing as well! Can’t wait for the next posts (food and fashion!) <3
Thanks Rosemary! I designed it specifically for everyday wear where I can look clean and put together without too much fuss.
You’ve got some unbelievable craft skills. Undeniably talented too. Bravo… again!
WOW WOW WOW
Do you create your own patterns for your dressmaking or (dare I ask) do you use published patterns? Just I would LOVE to create that front-slit jumpsuit but I wouldn’t know where to start pattern wise!
Saskia xoxo
Hi Saskia, I create my own.
“I’ve found that I never have trouble dressing the top portion of my body, just the bottom.”
Same here. Small on top, bigger at the bottom. So many designers don’t understand that women’s bodies aren’t sticks.
I want to buy this skirt. I want to buy this skirt. I want to buy this skirt. =)
A lot of the big designers are men who don’t know what women’s bodies are like.. Men are usually hipless and have chicken legs. They end up designing for women who have these bodies too.
That jacket is truly amazing. I think my jaw dropped when I saw it.
Making me crazy:
Sad to say and you are rocking everything.
that you make and finish fabulous clothes and you BUY the Kiki de Montparnasse bras! I sincerely hope you were gifted them and did not actually dole out retail prices for those. If the latter, I BEG YOU PLEASE take an intimate-wear course (at Parsons, if you must and can get a discount (unlikely), from your mother (ideal) if she is equally skilled in undergarments, or, for technical reason at FIT) but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t buy those. Even from the photos, they look sub-par to everything else you are wearing.
LOVE the skirt, I hope you hung the material on bias for a few days for the stretch to fully stretch out, and if you didn’t, store the skirt in a drawer and not on a hanger otherwise all your hard work will inevitably warp. Margiela blazer looks super-stunning on you.
I read one of your comments on being “too close” to the clothes you make. COMPLETELY agree. Same with the food for me, not sure if it works that way for you, too. But when I have been happily slaving away in the kitchen prepping and assembling and cooking, my joy stems not from my personal tastebuds’ joys but from those of others.
All that “too close-ness” being said of the clothing making process, still, don’t buy those bras.
GG
I’ve found the quality at KDM to be quite nice..although I’ve never taken a lingerie construction class, so maybe my eye is not properly trained.
I feel the same way about food. I never want to eat the things I make. I just want to give it to others.
Everything is amazing. You have mad photoshop skillz and your design skillz are basically off the chart insane.
the skirt looks phenomenal on you! loving all the outfits.
i have a love/hate relationship with maxi skirts. i used have one in the mid 90s (you know the trashy matte jersey ones with slits up-to-there on both sides so you had to wear shorts underneath).. you make me want it back.
bias cut bottoms of any kind never look good on me =( i know it’s supposed to be flattering, but it’s not the case for me.
oh and YOU? Stumpy!? Pfftt.. Puh-leez. <3
sheer genius. un-FUCKING believable
For me, I don’t look at your fashion as something I want to wear: I look at it as inspiration and ideas connoted through a medium I don’t use. I am fascinated by what you write in conjunction with your photographs. The reason I feel that the fashion side of this blog isn’t as strong as the food is two-fold:
The first is the blurring of your face. It’s not the mystery itself that bothers me, it’s how you choose to do it. I feel that the handling of your face and identity needs the same level of attention as the clothes you’re presenting to your audience. For me, something is taken away when you just select an oval marquee and hit a filter. This post and “Mute” are the first time I’ve noticed a few new handlings, with features over-exposed and missing… but not crystalized or gaussian blurred. It’s that level of mystery achieved through photographic technique or an extra hours worth of Photoshop that I think will enhance your photos.
The second is more this observation: the photographic eye changes from the food to the fashion. The food posts are right up in there: macro photography bordering on abstract. Your eye is fantastic, your framing is amazing. I think for the fashion posts you have a difficult hurdle because you’re not right up against the camera taking the shot. Foodie photography is all about getting right up in the details, fashion is (or seems to be) about the big picture. It’s hard to marry the two techniques.
I love what you’re doing, what you’ve done and where you’re going. These are just my thoughts, as someone who seriously digs your ingenuity and daring.
Thanks for the insightful thoughts, and your feedback. Its very helpful!
Whoa, thought that you had quitted because there were no RSS updates… …wait, in 41 days. Just clicked through to browse the old stuff – and what a pleasant surprise! Great new layout, impressive new content and really good to hear that you are going to put even more effort in here. Good luck for your ventures, you are in your own league!
One of the outfits looks like the Chilean national costume for women, which I have always loved!
Beautiful. The fact that I like the look of your jumpsuit says a lot, since I usually HATE jumpsuits.
Curious – you said, “This new maxi skirt (which is cut on the bias with no side seams)… .” Is the seam in the back? Hard to tell from the photos, but the back of the skirt almost looks like it has been bustled. Really lovely. I like the contrast of the smooth, straight front and the gathered back.
Oh, and that CDG jacket? Coveting that. Genius design. I need that in my life! Of course, I would also need to find somewhere to wear it, but that shouldn’t be a problem.
I actually like that you don’t consistently post about food or clothing, that way whenever I come on the site I really don’t know what to expect… I mean.. I already don’t know what to expect everytime I visit… Thanks for always sharing your unique (and most definitely rare) creations and concoctions.
Hi Denise,
I like that you don’t know what to expect when you come here! I’m sure my blog will eventually get predictable and boring, haha.
Ummm…… seriously!!!!!!!! Crazy stuff!!! You fascinate me. I sound like a creeper. I think you’ve turned me into one. LOL. If you ever wanna adapt…. You can have me for free. Even just for weekends… I wouldn’t mind.
Oh my goodness I want that fur jacket so bad! It’s incredibly unique.. amazing.
x kaela
haha, even though Karl’s quotes tend to be crazyyy (esp. the ones having to do with weight issues) that first one is right on. What else are we going to do with the pelts of animals we consume? I always wonder why all vegetarians aren’t vegans; JUST being a vegetarian doesn’t really seem to make sense. Stunning post as usual.
I LOVE that skirt, especially with the belt. The silhouette is gorgeous.
omg i think i am in love with your blog! your work! and everything! the food clothes, all of it is so fabulous!!!!!!
Talking about “peculiar”…you are the most peculiar of all this pieces -as always!- and yes indeed, you look so long and leaner, svelte for sure.
My favorite look is the one with the long sleeve t-shirt and the fur coat, simply and yet stunning.
Finally, I love the dark psychologic side of the pictures.
Besos!
you’ve got a lovely eye for detail
I am a straight male. I enjoy the food and the fashion immensely. And your photography is pretty adequate too. One request though, the extra instructions for your avocado creation disappeared when you changed the layout of the blog, any chance of them reappearing? I want to make one!
Keep posting, I will keep reading.
When we transferred all the info to this blog we got rid of some things to tighten things up. I can send you the instructions via email with pictures.
Good day.
HOTNESS!! Too many favorites in one post!
Freakin in love with the bra, the ruffled blouse, and the slitted pants.
Farrah
http://www.distrikmode.com
Thanks Farrah! The ruffled blouse is actually part of a jacket…Weird right?
i love how these photos have so much contrast that your skin disappears into the white background, and sometimes all you see is the black clothes. they look like ink blots or tangrams.
i’m really fond of the black skirt. it seems simple enough, but it’s hard to get the fit just right like you have, where it hugs the right places and flares out in others. i’ve been trying to work on a maxi skirt of a similar shape (but with a bustle) for awhile now, and it’s just not working! i think this post will inspire me to get back to work on it.
also, the cdg jacket is fantastic. i’m always impressed by clothes that are intentionally made to be worn more than 1 way, where it doesn’t look like a gimmick. it doesn’t happen often but i think this jacket meets all the criteria.
Joelle,
I highly suggest you cut the skirt on the bias, even if you have to work with sideseams, a bias cut will fit and drape better.
I do like 2-way clothing but at the same time the CDG jacket feels awkward at times..It has a very peculiar fit but I love it.
I’m a total sucker for a jumpsuit and this one is KILLIN it. Also feeling that open front button down you made. Reminds me of the flannel button downs worn by Cholos(mexican gangsters) that are left unbuttoned save the top closure. Props.
Thanks Jackson, I think you are the only person who likes the open front shirt? Cool.
the patchwork jacket is brilliant…what is the material? the sheer fabric between the fur (right?) is kinda like a mortar. being able to see your skin underneath in certain spots on the jacket is pretty cool.
Have you seen that IDLM featured you? http://www.idontlikemondays.us/blog.html
Thanks for the heads up Juley!
many times ive said, youre amazing at what you do so im gonna get to the point. howd you do that skirt?
i’m really taken with the white open-front not buttoned down button-down. as a teenage goth, i was always rocking a white men’s shirt fastened at the collar with a tight black menswear vest underneath. with like 10,000 rosaries, of course.
Your clothes are always guaranteed to make a style
you are so unique; one of a kind in fashion blogging, i swear.
look #1 reminds me of Morticia Addams. fucking fantastic.
haha thank you.
You’re six levels of genius. Your work inspires me to try new things, make new things. I check back every day to see what enviable creation you’ve concocted. I look at food and clothing in a whole new way because of you.
Excuse my impertinence, but how do you ever manage to afford all of these exquisite materials and ingredients? Wealthy benefactor? Bank heist?
This is the first time I’ve been accused of bank robbery ha ha ha.
I love the ruffled sheer look on top with it but COOK SOMETHING! PLEAAAAASE!
you will probably say absolutely not
but i would be so grateful if you were to give me a hint at creating a pattern for this skirt
if not i completely understand – beautiful work deserves to be kept secret
Would you mind sending me the instructions for your astounding avocado salad? My brother’s a chef and this would blow him away.
Thank you! Your work is inspiring.
MORTICIA ADDAMS;
soo beautiful!! yuo are soo creative, i love your blog and the things you do…art…
hugs and kisses from Uruguay (South America)
your blog is awesome, but the fur dislike me a lot.
It is completely corny !
it is not chic Today in the age of the respect for the animals and the Earth!
kisses
MaRegina
i think you would make rad short films
Some Kiki stuff is absolutely amazing. The Luxirare black maxi skirt is my favorite…
As usual pure eye candy.
I love the skirt! i
i’ve been trying also to make one similar to yours, for awhile now.
I love the silhoutte of the skirt, reminds me of givenchy. how many pattern pieces are there? and where are the seams at the back?
Out of this world. Thank you for sharing. I’ve written about it here http://www.elizabethdare.com/1/post/2009/11/how-rare.html
WOW just brilliant.
Your posts leave me feeling inspired. Thank you!
I really do think you’re a genius. I admire you so much that I am not even jealous, just astounded.
Nothing short of amazing. I came across your site a few days ago and I never get bored of revisiting your posts; somehow I always manage to find something I didn’t notice before and then I’ll wonder how I managed to miss it.
I’m just curious, how did you pick up your sewing skills? A sewing class? Or are you self taught?
You’re one helluva genius, either way. I won’t be surprised if one day you get kidnapped and imprisoned by one of the royal families to produce their clothes.
Pretty sure I’m not a genius. I will let you know if its true, but yes pretty sure I will never achieve the kinds of things that Einstein has or play/compose piano like Mozart. What has happened to the definition of “genius”? Oh..maybe Steve Wozniak is one too…But seriously…lets save those words for people who really epitomize the definition of genius. Yes..people like Vionnet or Mme Gres or Chanel or Toledo…Come on now!!!!
Seriously Luxirare, who is it that’s telling you that you’re stumpy? I can’t see anything in the least bit stumpy about you (except those Creepers you made!). Please don’t think like that..its not realistic. Plus, you have all this talent, and that is way more important than looks!
Oh, and is JP Gaultier one of your favorite desingers?
Gorgeousness…
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