Posts tagged with 'Agyness Deyn':

Dr. Martens—or "Docs," as they have become affectionately known—have withstood nearly 50 years of fluctuating fashion fads. As an icon of the underground British culture, the boots have moved from a punk staple in the days of the Sex Pistols to an edgy accessory worn by supermodels like Agyness Deyn. Much of this durability derives from the shoe's simple strength, but every year Dr. Martens also gives artists, bands and fashion creatives the opportunity to make their mark on the beloved boot.
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Everyone seems to be trying to Do The Right Thing by following in the steps of cult director Spike Lee with oversized baseball jackets, colorful prints and nerdy glasses. New York's biker culture has already revived the locally born cap-and-glasses look for practical purposes, but, across the pond, Lee's 1989 urban flick has become an instruction video for London's fashion hungry set—on both the catwalk and the street.
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This fall season's androgynous mood extends beyond our favorite model Agyness Deyn, unisex labels and even the great season collections from Givenchy, Rag & Bone, Ruffian and Alexander Wang. The mood carries into accessories too, but particularly in the body jewelry of Bliss Lau.  read more »

Homo, hetero, he who swings both ways—it's an anything goes world out there. While opening the doors to the boys club has become widely accepted among women (most recently with "lesbian chic" à la Agyness Deyn), the men's team is knocking on the door to the ladies lounge.

Although men from David Bowie to Hedi Slimane have long pushed gender boundaries, the attitude has never had such broad appeal. Rooted in an effeminate aesthetic, the new modern masculinity is hitting its mark with more than just the flamboyantly inclined.  read more »

A love for fashion is no longer considered an effeminate personality trait. Gone are the days of the K.D. Lang archetype—today, butch women are embracing their personal style with the same enthusiasm and aplomb as femmes or heterosexuals. And the lesbian-chic look is attracting more than just androgynous types this time around—it's spilling over right into indie fashion proper.

Girls—even straight girls—want to wear boy's clothes. For proof of the broader penetration of this tomboy take on fashion, you need look no further than the brisk sales of Rachel Comey's wingtips  read more »

Though they might still seem reminiscent of '80s boy bands and country singers to some of us, denim jackets are back in the limelight—largely due to the likes of Agyness and Kate, not to mention a few spring '08 runway shows. The trend's had a minute to trickle down to the High Street now, and we examine a few of the more affordable (yet chic) options.
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