astridland

Zen

2012-02-04T11:55:00.000-08:00

I am getting ready for WWD Magic Launch Pad in Las Vegas and have
been swamped but very excited for an introduction to Zen on
Monday. It will be good to quiet the mind after all these long days.

Inspiration

2012-01-18T03:45:00.001-08:00

Vigore Magazine

2011-12-28T08:08:00.001-08:00

Holiday Windows

2011-12-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

Stephen Jones

2011-11-28T09:01:00.000-08:00

Stephen Jones at Bard 18 West 86th Street- a must see!

Party at L'Aristote Nov. 17 from 6-8 PM

2011-11-15T05:30:00.000-08:00

I'm in a new store and we're having a party to celebrate. L'Aristote is located at 90 West Houston Street @ the corner of West Broadway. Please stop by for a glass of wine!

Women’s wear, accessories, and one-of-a-kind samples at up to 70 percent off.

astridland in Tantalum Magazine!

2011-11-02T14:00:00.001-07:00

Trunk Show Nov. 4 at Werk

2011-10-29T10:45:00.000-07:00

Stop by and say hi if you're in the neighborhood

New behind the scenes shots of my latest photo shoot

2011-10-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

Daphne Guinness

2011-10-10T07:29:00.000-07:00

The Daphne Guinness exhibit is now at FIT
The mannequins were all styled by Daphne herself as she
would wear the clothes complete with shoes, belts and jewelry.

Here is a clip of Daphne's tribute to
the spirit of Alexander McQueen by Markus & Indrani
which you can also see at the galleries.

Fun Faux Fur

2011-09-30T09:30:00.000-07:00

shiny silver faux fur vest is fun, versatile and features a zipper
in the front and two front pockets

wear it over a dress or a turtleneck or just by itself with
black leather pants

Go From Day To NIght!

2011-09-29T06:51:00.000-07:00

The perfect dress for day into night!

black silk and linen cowl neck dress
has diamond shaped insets at the sides and 3/4 bell sleeves

2 small side slits measure 3 3/4"

the body is a blend of silk and linen and the lining
is 100 % silk

black invisible zipper at center back

sizes: 2,4,6 and 8

phoebe wrap

2011-09-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

I loved the textural quality of this fabric. It's finished with rayon piping
and it has a bit of a rocker feel though it is also versatile. Wear it open
or wear it wrapped... Photo by Jim Jatcko
see more here

I love Chado Ralph Rucci

2011-09-16T06:50:00.000-07:00

Ralph Rucci is the master of tailoring, exquisite detailing,
and innovative cutting. The lines he creates on the clothes are
stunning. I loved the sheer piecing, so subtle and refined.

No one else does clothing like this- it's magical, sculptural,
and ethereal. One of the most surprising looks was an ivory gown
with an opening in the back showing a paillette tube.
I also liked the sheer plastic inserts.
There was applause throughout the show and then a standing ovation!

Rochambeau

2011-09-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

Beautiful craftsmanship, great models, superb design
I love Rochambeau!!!

Juma

2011-09-14T18:03:00.000-07:00

Katya Leonovich

2011-09-12T16:06:00.000-07:00

Nonoo

2011-09-11T15:49:00.000-07:00

Sally LaPointe

2011-09-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

My favorite show so far!

Blanc de Chine

2011-09-11T12:58:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous silk tunics and dresses, beautifully made and
lovely because they have so much movement.
Very elegant & chic!

CHRISHABANA

2011-09-11T12:33:00.000-07:00

My Enemy by CHRISHABANA

The CHRISHABANA jewelry presentation featured subversive
and fetish jewelry both fun and stylish.

Also at the same HPGRP galleries is Japanese fashion photography.
Here are a few by Mitsuaki Koshizuka.

And these two are by Mikiya Takimoto

Good for more than one fare

2011-09-07T08:15:00.000-07:00

the inspiration was a nostalgic feeling for vintage NYC-

freedom, good times, energy and laughter

sterling silver 17.5" chain and solid sterling
silver subway token 7/8" diameter

The Y cutout design is from 1985 and was worth $. 90

the wear on the token is authentic giving it a bit of character.

“Five Boroughs” Pentagram Token Necklace

original pentagram NYC city subway token

cast in sterling silver with a matte finish on an 17.5"

sterling silver chain and a lobster clasp in sterling silver

this token was newly minted in 1991 for the fare increase to $1.25,

but not used at that time-instead they were held until

the $1.50 fare increase in 1995.

it was finally phased out in favor of the Metrocard system,

just after midnight on April 13, 2003

Leia tunic

2011-08-25T08:07:00.000-07:00

New tunic in for fall available in this grey and black version
as well as in a brown and black.
To see more information or to purchase click here:
leia-tunic

Crowbot Jenny

2011-08-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

In front of the entrance at MOMA...

Note the chain

Crowbot Jenny is a girl that prefers communicating with crows. The
exhibit at the Modern Art Museum explores the intersection between
feminism, technology and pop culture. I found it so interesting that
specialists in crow intelligence have found that crows can communicate.

Also loved the hat and gloves!

Alexander McQueen

2011-08-08T18:37:00.000-07:00

The exhibit is now closed but this holograph perfectly
captures the beauty of the clothes.

Mad Decent Block Party

2011-07-31T14:33:00.000-07:00

maddecentblockparty at the South Street Seaport
A free all-ages dance fest from Diplo’s record label,
with NY-based Gang Gang Dance, The Hood Internet, and Zeds Dead.

Fall Press Preview

2011-07-27T07:53:00.001-07:00

Kim and Sue fur shrugs and cowls so cute!
And below fur, feather and leather bands to wear over boots.
An amazing scissor necklace

Fashion Illustration

2011-07-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

I went to see a demonstration at the Society of Illustrators
featuring Bill Donovan and Carlos Aponte

I love the illustrations using tape and cardboard by Carlos Aponte.
He uses found materials and gets such a great feeling out of the poses.

Bill Donovan is a genius with finding shapes.
I usually start out with a line drawing and watching him
go right to silhouette was refreshing.
He makes it look so simple and fun.
I love his dramatic brush strokes and am hoping to expand my
work by referring to these great artists.

Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty

2011-05-02T09:54:00.000-07:00

Easter Bonnets & more

2011-04-24T12:30:00.001-07:00

Happy Earth Day

2011-04-18T18:47:00.000-07:00

I made these necklaces out of 6 pack soda rings- sustainable and eco-friendly

The necklaces, available in the clear plastic color are made exclusively by me and come in four styles (from left to right): the Geo, stacked geometric, sculptural pieces, the Salome-stacked loops, the Lyre- made of small loops as well as the Flora-with flower shapes.

The cut plastic is shaped into various forms by cutting and punching holes and then strung together on leather cording and silver chain and accentuated with clear glass crystal beads.

Handmade in the East Village, New York they are lasting jewelry made with durable and recycled materials.
Let me know if you have a favorite style.

LOS Magazine Interview

2011-04-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

INSIDE ASTRIDLAND

April 2011 | By Dana Schafer

I’m sure you’ve heard plenty of people say they missed their calling. Well Astrid Brucker clearly didn’t miss hers. This amazing New York based fashion stylist and designer has styled and stitched her way to the top.

Since Astrid was little, she has always had an eye for color and silhouette. If she wasn’t drawing, which came natural to her, she was busy collecting images in collage-like inspiration books.

Astrid traded in New York University to attend Parsons and obtain her BFA in Fashion Design. She began designing clothes at the school for other people. She started her own line when she needed a dress to wear to her movie premiere for “Joshua” (the 2007 thriller starring Sam Rockwell and Vera Farmiga). Astrid was also interested in styling, and assisted other stylists working on commercials and magazine editorials.

Astrid is the costume designer for numerous films and TV shows, and her work has been featured in various international ad campaigns. She has styled and adorned many influential celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Lauren Hutton, Eva Mendes, Faye Dunaway, Tim Curry and others, with her brilliant designs.

After making her mark in the industry, Astrid launched her own collection ASTRIDLAND, which includes dresses, accessories and jewelry.

Astrid gets much of her inspiration from NYC, ballet, movies, nature, traveling the world, the ocean waves, and going to see gallery shows.

The beauty of inspiration is that it comes in many forms; you just have to keep your eyes open to discover it. Astrid’s latest work that you see in this article was inspired by Lady Gaga. Of course I can’t leave you without giving you a few words from the stylist about the concept of the shoot.

“More is more – the idea was to go beyond the ordinary and layer clothing and jewelry. For example, I used necklaces to look like bangs and voluminous shapes to create a gaga world.”

Photos courtesy of Astrid Brucker

Stylist: Astrid Brucker
Hair: Charley Fish
Make-up and nails: Aya Fukuda
Models: Irina and Andy
Photographer: Ella Manor

To learn more about Astrid and view her collection visit:

www.AstridBrucker.com
www.astridland.com
www.facebook.com/astrid.brucker
Twitter.com/astridland
LOS Profile Page

astridland pop-up Saturday April 2

2011-03-31T17:22:00.000-07:00

astridland event at Werk this Saturday April 2nd

What: Impeccably crafted tops, dresses, and jewelry ($40-$99)
featuring gorgeous prints, silks, cool scarves and more.
One-of-a-kind items are now within your grasp.

Why: Your sweaters are ready to be retired, come to shop,
hear some music, have a drink. There will be a limited
number of goodies for the first handful of guests.

When: Saturday April 2nd from 6-8 PM

Where: Werk located at 9 Clinton Street
b/t Houston & Stanton Streets (646) 476.9100

Interview

2011-03-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

5 on Friday: Astrid Brucker

by SassySarah

Ever wonder why a designer chose those certain colors? Or what makes them tick? I do. And that’s what 5 on Friday is all about — learning more about designers (and hopefully discovering some fabulous new ones in the process). This week’s designer is Astrid Brucker.

Astrid Brucker, a NYC-based fashion designer, who designs Astridland. She started the line after making her name as a stylist and costume designer, and now designs a line of fabulous, modern, sophisticated dresses, jewelry and bags. See her collection here.

Ms. Brucker was kind enough to answer five questions for Sassy Closet … here’s what she had to say:

1. When did you know you wanted to be a designer?
Astrid Bruckner: I’ve always had an eye for color & silhouette and have been drawing since I was little, as well as collecting images in collage-like inspiration books. When I went to NYU I was bored in class and always sketching in the margins of my notebooks and I decided to change my major and apply to Parsons New School for their fashion program.

2. What goes into selecting colors and fabrics for your designs?
AB: I go by instinct and also I see a lot of fabrics and prints twice a year, and I buy what I love. Usually it’s very difficult for me to find and I tend to like the avant -guarde and make it wearable. I also attend trend seminars to try to stay current for the season. I just watched a presentation about Spring 2012. It’s always very exciting and gets me thinking. There are also certain sketches I’ve done that I file until I find the appropriate fabric. Sometimes the idea is first sometimes I see a fabric first, but it all comes down to what feels right.

3. What inspires you?
AB: Being free and being able to move in the clothes, I’ve been inspired by the waves in the ocean, ballet, Morocco, and the Indian sari, I like matte metallics, lace, textures and even a snowy morning can be inspiring seeing the icy snow on tree branches I thought would make a great abstract print. I do my best to always keep my eyes open, as I believe there is so much around us especially in NYC, it’s important to stay curious.

4. What’s one new trend for 2011 that everyone should know about?
AB: I love the idea of layering sheers with lace, and prints inspired by ocean waves — there’s a softness with texture and a refined looseness in wearing oversized tunics. Adding really light layers can change the look from day to evening.

5. What’s your one must-have accessory these days?
AB: My sterling silver subway token necklace-I always liked tokens and it brings back fun memories of when I first arrived in NYC.See more here: sassycloset

Byron Lars Beauty Mark

2011-02-24T05:34:00.000-08:00

Rochambeau

2011-02-21T16:44:00.000-08:00

Chado Ralph Rucci

2011-02-16T10:27:00.000-08:00

Chado Ralph Rucci is my favorite fashion show.
I love the sophistication and perfection!
The clothes are sublime masterpieces-timeless, beautiful and the genius designs
look perfectly comfortable. In the audience were Carmen Dell'Orefice
Andre Leon Talley, Sally Singer, Dr. Valerie Steele, Linda Fargo and Hamish Bowles,
and my favorite fashion editor Glenda Bailey.
It's an incredible honor to sit amongst all these icons.
I was in the back row which worked out well as I was able
to stand up and take pictures. This was the only show where individual
dresses received applause and awe-inspired sighs.
I would love one day to meet the man behind the scenes in the workroom.
He is such a great inspiration!

Regeneration

2011-01-04T18:55:00.000-08:00

I am very intrigued by Issey Miyake's new designs-
See the link here:
Issey Miyake
A total of ten basic patterns (i.e. forms when folded) become shirts, skirts, pants, and one-piece dresses depending on the cut-lines in different positions. There are many other variations of the clothes created by different sizes of the same shapes and different combinations of shapes.

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-21T14:13:00.000-08:00

Inspired by birds in flight and gold feathers,
here's to a Happy New Year!

Wish You Were Here

2010-12-19T13:45:00.001-08:00

The new Bergdorf Goodman Holiday windows feature

travel-inspired motifs and each of the five main windows

feature a different mode of transportation

from hot air balloons, bicycles, ships to space travel.

The one below is my favorite!

The Balenciaga Exhibition At The Spanish Institute

2010-12-03T03:44:00.000-08:00

At the Spanish Institute at 648 Park Avenue through February 19th, 2011

I heard Hamish Bowles give a talk at FIT last night. The exhibit is
curated with Balenciaga's chief inspirations in mind ranging
from Spanish court dress, artist friends such as Miro as well as bull-fighting,
and flamenco dance. Balenciaga's mother was a seamstress in the
town of Guetaria and from there Balenciaga learned English tailoring,
became the head of a fashion house in San Sebastian and then moved to Paris.

Hamish Bowles also talked about the church vestments
(displayed in the church of Guetaria) playing a role in the designer's creations,
from the cassock to the cape which could also be worn as an over skirt.

Balenciaga was a master and his incredible sculptural pieces
are timeless and still look very modern.

The exhibit is an extraordinary collection of pieces from the
Balenciaga archives in Paris, Hamish Bowles' personal collection, the FIT
collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Back in NYC

2010-12-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

After traveling to Germany, Ireland and stopping off in London I am newly
inspired! So happy to have had the chance to visit Dover Street Market.

Traveling in November was challenging because I was trying to pack light and
have the appropriate shoes and boots, so I dressed in lots of layers. It's fun to
see all the Christmas decorations in each city. One of my favorite purchases
was a fur-trimmed sweater at the Cork Holiday Market. There's such a
variety of designers and so as the weather keeps getting colder here I'll have
lots of new things to think about...here's a look at my new mood board.

Fire and Ice

2010-11-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

Halloween 2010

Lolita Tea Party

2010-10-06T05:33:00.000-07:00

Gashicon describing the Hangry & Angry designs

Last night was a Tea Lolita Tea Party at FIT and

lots of Lolitas attended, I've never seen so many

Lolitas all in one place. I wore my gold shoes

with bows but that's as far as I go : )

After a talk explaining the Hangry & Angry characters

the creator, Gashicon explained her approach to designing,

which is based on used clothing

and repurposing thrift store finds.

Look books were for sale and this one by Gramm

featured gorgeous illlustrations

and also told a story.

The party ended with tea and pastries!

Makeup Forever

2010-10-01T17:06:00.001-07:00

Makeup Forever my favorite make-up in the world!

hosted a party at Sephora last night and featured a

really cool fashion show by Peter Prince.

The boots were Doc Martens and I loved the T-shirts!

Makeup Forever is by far the best foundation ever and

the lipsticks are great too. Their color wheel which matches

hair color to makeup colors helps when trying to

make those important decisions.

J. Shoes

2010-09-29T20:40:00.000-07:00

So excited for cooler weather as I can now wear my customized

J. Shoes. I personally picked the leathers and then waited...

I love the way they turned out!!!

I think they'll work with a lot of different looks.

SUNO

2010-09-23T05:01:00.000-07:00

The Suno collection is inspired by textiles from Kenya.

Below a couple more of my favorites from the shows...

Gary Graham

2010-09-14T05:34:00.000-07:00

Isabella Tonchi

2010-09-14T05:23:00.000-07:00

Tim Gunn!

2010-09-14T05:04:00.000-07:00

I met Tim Gunn this past Saturday at the tents.

In response to the story about Anna Wintour I

suggested carrying flats along-

that way noone has to carry me downstairs : )

Mik Cire at Lincoln Center

2010-09-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

Alexander Berardi

2010-09-10T21:33:00.001-07:00

Chanel Store Opening Party

2010-09-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

Elle Fashion Next Presentation

2010-09-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

Irregular Choice

2010-09-08T17:46:00.000-07:00

A few of my favorite shoes and boots for fall!!!

From shoes that have big bows at the heel to wedges that

have heels which light up, the collection has everything that

I've ever dreamed of. Not only are they incredible works of

art but they're also so comfortable!

Live from the US Open

2010-09-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

Gael Monfils

Caroline Wozniacki

September Issue

2010-09-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

astridland is featured in the September Issue

of theMAGAZINE(ok)

It's up!

Creative Outlet: Chris Makos, Astrid Brucker, Jack Blue Studio, Aris Ziagos.
Teamwork: Amoy Pitters
Main Event: Bill Diodato's c/o ward 81 book release party (interview), Sonic Youth in Prospect Park, Spur Tree tasting event, Blay Report's Blogworthy Awards
The Talk: Matthew Jordan Smith, Lauren Ezersky, Rebecca Blake.
The Big Picture: Anna Thiessen, Meagan Cignoli

Click here to read the First Anniversary
September 2010 issue of theMAGAZINE(ok)

Artist Spotlight

2010-08-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

I recently styled the J. Shoes spring 2011 look book
in the home of David Hess, an amazing sculptor and
J. Shoes has just featured me on their artist spotlight-
read all about it here

I just picked up my personally designed J. Shoes
for the fall at capsule and I can't wait to wear them!

Eco-Fashion: Going Green

2010-08-25T14:54:00.000-07:00

Costello Tagliapietra dress

On View at The Museum at FIT in New York
May 26 Through November 13, 2010

The current exhibit of eco-fashion at the Museum at FIT

covers some exciting new technologies such as AirDye

(a printing method using heat transfer not water) and includes

fashion from the 18th century to today.

These are some of the categories on display:

repurposing and recycling of materials
material origins
textile dyeing and production
quality of craftsmanship s
labor practices
treatment of animals
Each Costello Tagliapietra dress dyed and printed with AirDye technology will save: 45 gallons of water / 95 megajoules of energy / 3 kilograms of greenhouse gas

At the races

2010-08-08T07:36:00.001-07:00

The Fashion Spot

2010-08-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

Leia Tunic

I was just interviewed for The Fashion Spot and you can read the article here

Field trip

2010-07-27T21:10:00.000-07:00

On Sunday my friend Wen took me and a few friends to Flushing home to one of the largest Chinese and East Asian communities in New York City. Our first stop was to see "Mr. Bones", a blind fortune teller who reads bones.
Though I have never known the exact time I was born, I was told it was 7-8 PM.

I felt the reading was right on-down to my love of the ocean...
soon after it rained but not for long.

Our next stop was the Tibetan Steam Spa, where we put our feet inside
cedar tubs of Tibetan herbs combined with steam, followed by a foot massage.
My feet have been tingling since Sunday-quite a lovely experience!
I haven't felt that relaxed in a long time, you can see my big grin (I'm in the back).

Being happy and relaxed, we worked up an appetite and headed to Flushing Mall

which has a huge Food Court specializing in Taiwanese and Chinese street food.

I had a delicious fish dinner, and tried some dessert which was passion fruit on top

of shaved ice. Not too sweet but just right.

On the way home we all stopped at the fruit market where I bought dragon fruit,

liche, cherries and grapes. My friend Barbara took the picture below.

A perfect day, I learned a lot, got an insight into the future, and my feet are

de-stressed too.

Examiner NYC

2010-07-09T13:50:00.001-07:00

Would love to see my dress on Lady Gaga, but for now see it here
and on the examiner.com

www.examiner.com/x-50339-NY-Style-Examiner

Northside Festival

2010-06-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Mermaid Parade

2010-06-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

Northside Festival

2010-06-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

Invitation To the Northside Festival

showcasing the astridland collection at

Causey Contemporary Art Gallery

Friday, June 25
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Gallery Info:
92 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718.218.8939

Iconography Magazine

2010-06-05T16:21:00.000-07:00

My latest editorial is online at Iconography Magazine

featuring Una Burke's amazing gauntlets,

Lost Art and Janet Hansen's glow in the dark jacket.

These are such brilliant designers!!!

Dance Parade

2010-05-23T08:57:00.000-07:00

Kostume Kult Party

2010-05-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

American Woman

2010-05-03T09:47:00.000-07:00

Thomas Campbell, Anna Wintour, Andrew Bolton, and Patrick Robinson

American Woman

Fashioning a National Identity

Portraits by Francesco Carrozzini at DVF

2010-05-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

Parsons 2010 BFA Fashion Thesis Show

2010-04-26T19:32:00.000-07:00

A rainy day in NYC -went to the Parsons Fashion Show

at the Chelsea Piers and here are a few of my favorites...

Taylor Forrest designed this last look.

I really enjoyed the variety of the featured designers.

(Not everyone gets to be part of the show, as judges select

the ones that participate.)

There was no program so am not clear who is who.

My guess is the order was mixed, if there are any readers

who know the first few designers' names please leave me

a comment.

Midsummer Night's Dream

2010-04-23T08:47:00.000-07:00

I've been reworking my styling portfolio and sorting
through stacks of old pictures and just came across
some contact sheets from a few years ago, I was working with a
Korean photographer Young at Liberty State Park
and am about to do a midsummer night's dream themed
shoot this Sunday so was inspired looking through this work.

I love the dreamy fairy like quality all enhanced by nature.
Young is back in Seoul, Korea now but hope to one day work
with him again. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Noho Art Walk

2010-04-11T10:17:00.000-07:00

For the next 2 weeks Noho NYC will be featuring local artists
in the windows of stores and restaurants.

I am showing my black and white drawings at the
Noho Star Restaurant at Bleecker Street
starting tomorrow, April 12th.

NYC Easter Parade

2010-04-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

My favorite shot- it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland!

The weather was so perfect in NYC today-I've never seen more people

at the annual Easter Parade. There were photographers galore and

it looked more like an odd fashion show than a children's festival.

I am always amazed at the time people spend on their hats

and outfits. Now if we could just have Lady Bunny's Wigstock again....

2010-03-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hugo Boss Orange is putting on a contest to design a T-shirt with

the theme of parrots. Here is my design just uploaded, it took a while

to design, painting feathers is not my strong point, but I love how it
turned out! The prize is to go to Stuttgart, that's where I'm from
and to meet the creative director. I was just in Stuttgart visiting family
and I would love to go back and have a chance to collaborate and make this design come to life.

You can vote for me here:
http://apps.facebook.com/bossorange-contest

Blanc de Chine Fashion Show

2010-03-25T04:22:00.000-07:00

The show at the Blanc de Chine store at 53rd Street and

5th Avenue was packed.Cocktails were served along

with tea and delicious shrimp dumplings.

A lot of familiar faces were there such as celebrity stylist

Derek Warburton with Alex McCord and as we climbed up to

the second floor it looked like the crowd was spilling out of the seats.

The fall styles were refined and elegant with classic silhouettes.

A standout dress was a red sequin cheongsam style.

Karl Lagerfeld

2010-03-11T14:36:00.000-08:00

Karl Lagerfeld in WWD

"We live in a speedy world. We are here to make the products light and modern. If speed is too much for you, don't complain. That's our world. We are not in the old days with two couture collections a year. At Chanel, we have six ready-to-wear collections, in fact: fall, pre-fall, métiers d'art, spring, pre-spring and cruise, and so the merchandise in the stores changes every two months. We reduce the time as much as we can. Creativity is not an issue. If you are not capable of doing it, you do another job. Doing fashion today is like being a racecar driver. That's how I see it. So if the world of today doesn't fit with your creativity, do your thing in an intimate, small way, but don't play the victim. We have to fit in to our times."

Karl Lagerfeld is always right on target.

I so admire him!

pearls and crystals

2010-03-09T18:10:00.000-08:00

I've been making lots of new jewelry out of vintage pieces and love

mixing in pearls for spring. I also found some vintage crystals from a

broken chandelier and made new necklaces mixing in chains.

I stopped by Topshop and admired some of their new jewelry

but am happy with my one-of-a kind creations.

I really like alternating between making clothes and jewelry.

Maybe it's that I have a very short attention span,

but I think one complements the other

since they are so different and yet both are

about lines, form and functionality.

You can see these 2 online at www.astridland.etsy.com

C-Heads Magazine

2010-02-24T19:02:00.000-08:00

Check out a rock and roll editorial which I styled
for C-Heads Magazine.

See it here: http://www.c-heads.com/issue20.php

go to the English language version and then to page 176

or you can see all the images right here.

Japan Fashion Presentation

2010-02-24T05:09:00.000-08:00

The live presentation of Japan Fashion Week last week in

Soho NYC showed five designers and their innovative creations.

The models kept moving and replacing each other and showed new ensembles.

I was glad to get there early because thirty minutes after

I arrived the space was packed with people.

It was great to be able to take pictures, although

it was hard to see the names of the designers,

as they were listed as a group.

This was a great way to see various collections!

Re: Trias Fall 2010

2010-02-22T18:19:00.000-08:00

Just now am catching up with some more fashion show pictures. Trias had a beautifully tailored and chic look with very feminine details and the hair perfectly complemented the silhouettes!

david elfin

2010-02-18T13:55:00.000-08:00

Very elegant mixing of yellows and pinks with black and white,
for a more cheerful yet sophisticated fall 2010.
I really liked his menswear with pleated ruffs at the waist white shirt insets and white gloves.

A really great mix of both women's and men's styles!

And here a face in the crowd:

I loved her hat!

Douglas Hannant Fall 2010

2010-02-17T20:29:00.000-08:00

Interesting background, reminiscent of the 80's...

Abed Mahfouz-Fall 2010

2010-02-17T20:16:00.001-08:00

Went to see the Abed Mahfouz show and I loved all the

draped sleeves, dresses and the gorgeous draped pant below.

After these colors went down the runway,

the lights were turned down and glow in the dark lace dresses

were shown with glow in the dark shoes.

Wish I had pictures but all the glow in the dark colors

just turned white with the flash.

Very pretty and very futuristic!

Wolfram Magazine

2010-02-16T18:46:00.000-08:00

I'm really excited about being featured in Wolfram Magazine's
feature on etsy sellers. I'm on page 20 under a for astridland

see: http://issuu.com/wolframmagazine/docs/wolfram_issue_2/20?

I'm with some other amazing designers-it's worth a read...

Chado ralph rucci

2010-02-11T17:17:00.001-08:00

Bill Cunningham, a fashion photographer

from the New York Times

The day after the big snow storm, the streets were still slippery

in heels on my way to the Chado ralph rucci show

It took place in his showroom this season and

I sat next to Cheryl Maday and PJ.

The clothes were so gorgeous and innovative-

such impeccable craftsmanship, construction and attention

to detail, the tiniest of hems on chiffon, it was just like

watching a ballet of fashion, where everything seems

fluid and effortless.

I was inspired by all the gorgeous seaming details with jolts

of color woven with sheer layers and textures and loved the

wrapped hands of the models. I was just mesmerized

by the number of dresses Ralph designed-54 incredible pieces!

A masterpiece fashion show!

Dynasty Electric

2010-01-31T18:32:00.000-08:00

A cool new band from New York City...love their style and their sound!

Check out their music below.

http://www.dynastyelectric.net

http://www.myspace.com/dynastyelectric

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus

2010-01-26T17:43:00.000-08:00

This movie was overwhelmingly beautiful, like watching
many many paintings come to life. It just opened this past weekend.
The costumes were so thoughtfully designed, I loved all the
layers, vibrant colors and textures.
Lily Cole was lovely to watch and she did an amazing job.
This is one of the very few movies that I'd like to see again.
An incredible movie!!!

Joan of Arc

2010-01-24T12:27:00.000-08:00

My new white shirt style is inspired by Joan of Arc armor-
I took some of the styling details
and made it softer with side pockets.

Also just posted my spectacular fashion movie
featuring my white dresses for spring 2010!

here is the link: astridland fashion movie

American Beauty

2010-01-20T19:32:00.000-08:00

American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion

Special Exhibitions Gallery

November 6, 2009 - April 10, 2010

American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion is the first exhibition to explore how the "philosophy of beauty" is allied to the craft of dressmaking. Each of the 90 looks on display was chosen to exemplify the relationship between technical ingenuity and artistic excellence. Curator Patricia Mears has focused on approximately 25 American fashion designers, ranging from the obscure, such as Jessie Franklin Turner, whose work dates from the late 1910s, to rising stars of the present day, such as the Mulleavy sisters of Rodarte. Other designers featured include Adrian, Bonnie Cashin, Maria Cornejo, James Galanos, Halston, Elizabeth Hawes, Charles James, Charles Kleibacker, Claire McCardell, Norman Norell, Rick Owens, Ralph Rucci, Isabel Toledo, Pauline Trigère, Valentina, Yeohlee, and Jean Yu.

Museum Hours:

Tuesday-Friday – noon-8 pm

Saturday –10 am-5 pm

Closed Sunday, Monday, and legal holidays

More info: http://www.fitnyc.edu/5517.asp

Dress Codes

2010-01-08T06:44:00.000-08:00

There is one week left to see Dress Codes at the
International Center for Photography.

The show closes on January 17th and marks the culmination of
ICP's Year of Fashion-a series of groundbreaking
exhibitions that explore fashion photography
in its widest social and cultural contexts.

Highlights
Yto Barrada’s sequence of photographs of an elderly female
smuggler who demonstrates how to transport clothes into Morocco.
Apparently the woman has been smuggling clothes for twenty years.

Jeremy Kost's polaroids

Kimsooja’s installation, Mumbai: A Laundry Field is a four-channel
video on the brilliantly hued textiles in the Indian cityscape, the
workers commuting on trains and their place in the life of the city.

Janaina Tschaepe's photos

The closing party is being hosted January 14th by Jed Root

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T17:32:00.000-08:00

Joyeux noël

2009-12-23T18:13:00.001-08:00

andART

2009-11-11T10:59:00.000-08:00

I was selected to design two shirts for andART in Italy and am one of ten designers and the only designer from the United States.

for those in Milan I am pleased to invite you at the

andART Tour Milan Vernissage on the 17th November at the AND shirt Milan shops.

A cocktail benvenue will be offered to press and clients who
will join us at the AND shops in C.so Buenos Aires 55 and
C.so P.Ta Romana 55, from 5.00 to 7.00 pm.

AndART shirts Project 2009 will be displayed on windows and
inside the two shops. Every designer will be showing one of
the two shirts in each shop.
All clients and visitors will have the possibility to vote
for the winning shirt from Tuesday,November 17th to Saturday the 21st of November.

Halloween -NYC 2009

2009-11-01T07:02:00.000-08:00

New video

2009-10-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

My "undercover" black cotton hooded dress in a video

See it here-it's the first dress opening the show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch

This dress was also featured in promos for NYC Prep on Bravo

To see more of my line go to astridland