Jean Paul Gaultier: Creative Director of Diet Coke

L'Enfant Terrible continues to explore his creative genius, however, this time in ways that will have already surprised million. As the newly appointed creative director at Diet Coke, the fashion legend pairs up with the one company that revolutionized the Western world, Coke. Incredible. To the majority of us, this pairing may seem a little strange, a little unbalanced and probably completely insane. Both Coke as a company and Jean Paul Gauliter as the mastermind behind a fashion empire are exceptionally powerful, yet their powers lie at opposite ends of the spectrum, or do they? The idea of translating Jean Paul Gaultier's unconventional and gifted imagination to the world of mass production is brilliant. Although it may be hard to predict what can possibly come out of this new partnership, they've released the first of a series of three promotional videos entitled "The Night and Day Serial Designer" :

Make sure to check out the other two through YouTube on Friday, March 9th, and Saturday, March 10th.

BOOGIE LIGHTS - Feb 2012

Planet Blue look books have this incredible ability to just put me in a good mood. Boogie Lights, with its psychedelic colours and iconic 1970s patterns, brings back the flare of the original disco movement, fun and uninhibited with a hint of Dirk Diggler's sex appeal circa 1997's "Boogie Nights."Almost tempted to skip class in search for a place like this.

Fringe Benefits

Here's the first post I made for my new Fashion Friday column on "The Main", a local Montreal blog dedicated to following the culture and trendiness of the city. Check out the site here

The Look: Modern Flapper

Why: In the 1920s, flapper girls embodied the rebellion of a conservative generation ashamed by the prospects of drinking, sex and of course, jazz.

Gucci’s Spring collection brings back the sultry and incredibly sexy feel of a group of women who challenged conventional norms. Considering not all of us have a red carpet event to attend, here’s a wearable look with a Marion Cotillard Midnight-In-Paris kind of feel: 

Inspiration: Gucci Spring 2012

(Image source: Fashion Fame)

Where to get it:

Top: topshop.com 

Pants: topshop.com 

Shoes: Gallista Platforms, nastygal.com

Ring: Aida Bergson Claw Ring, roseark.com

Clutch: Phillip Lim Lynus Envelop Clutch, SSENSE (90 Rue Saint Paul Ouest, Montreal)  

Nail Polish: Nars in Night Flight, Holt Renfrew (1300 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal)

Lipstick: Nars in Russian Doll, Holt Renfrew (1300 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal)

Vans Vault Spring 2012

Super cool concept that I've never seen before: an illustrated look book. Vans has created some anticipation for their spring collection by showcasing the shoes only in form of water colour illustrations. The classic shape of the Vans is of course still there, making them easily identifiable. An artistic take that any one can appreciate.

image source: Highsnobiety