We’ve Moved!
26 JanJust a quick note to let you know that The Black Market has moved. You can now meet us over at blackmarketmag.com!
Inspired By: Vintage Fashion Ads
26 Jan
If you are like us, there are large piles of old fashion magazines occupying much space in your apartment. One of the reasons that we can’t bear to part with magazines that are (sometimes) decades old is the ads. Beyond being able to see models-of-the-moment in their prime, we love to look back at labels that are no longer on the scene (Claude Montana), or have been taken over by new designers (Thierry Mugler). Here, a few vintage ads that we have come across lately. Our favorites being the DVF ad with both Iman and Gia(!!!) and the CK One image featuring the lovely model-turned designer Lois Samuels (that’s her on the far left).
The Market: Moschino Cheap and Chic Tuxedo Silk Shirt
26 Jan
Moschino Cheap and Chic Tuxedo Silk Shirt, $768, harrods.com
Franco Moschino holds the softest of places in our hearts. The void that his death left in the fashion industry is still palpable and we have made it a point to keep up with the label that still bears his name. We are on the hunt for cool, cheeky tops for spring and came across this subtly subversive take on a classic tuxedo shirt. The piqued collar and the short, pleated sleeves inject just the right amount of femininity.
The Collections: Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012
25 Jan
The lens of the fashion world has shifted to the couture, but we are still gleefully haunted by the Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 collection. Most of the time, words are easy to find when reflecting on the impact of a collection, but Sarah Burton has again left us utterly speechless. Insanely gorgeous. For some reason, we have an urge to go belt shopping…
