It has been awhile since we have written about Maria Francesca Pepe’s work (see previous article here) , but in my aimless perusing the other day I came across her SS 2010 collection and it felt so pertinent. The gothic-punk aesthetic has been surfacing as a trend for a while now and she does a really great job delivering that vibe in a much more elegant and avant-garde way than we are used to seeing. The clothing still serve as a minimalistic canvas to her jewelry but this collection is much more thoughtful than the one before. I am loving the long and drapy silhouettes, which are by no coincidence making their way back into the style chamber. Stay tuned for a review on Full Length Trend…

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Seems like countless magazines are telling me that fashion hats are back. This news, along with Halloween coming up, made me remember that it’s been about 6 months since Isabella Blow, who rocked the coolest and most avant-garde hats, passed away. Along with being an international style icon, director, and muse, she discovered model Sophie Dahl and designer Alexander McQueen.Though she is no longer with us , her mark on fashion continues.

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