Project Runway's - 'Hats off to You' Episode

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I was too distracted by my trip home from England and pulling together syllabi for the upcoming semester to pick up on the last episode of Project Runway until now. Episode 4 (August, 19) challenged the contestants to design an ensemble inspired by a Philip Treacy millinery design. I haven't seen the whole episode, but have enjoyed many of the blog articles about the final designs and look forward to watching it!

Those interested can watch the entire show at this link: http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-8/video/full-episodes/episode-4/hats-off-to-you

Here are some highlights of the Intro . . .



and some highlights of the post-mortem . . .

Meow. . . is such cattiness really necessary? Design Divas, a little graciousness would be much more attractive, I think. I suppose that is not what viewers want to see. . Let me know what you think! . . . . I am off to watch the full episode now.

Project Runway's - 'Hats off to You' Episode

An Isabella Blow Biopic in the works. . .

One of my favorite designers, John Galliano, will be playing himself is a movie about Isabella Blow. The video below will help those of you unfamiliar with Isabella Blow to understand the potential this venture has to be a gripping illumination of a life that was characterized by great highs and lows. The life paths of recently deceased, Alexander McQueen, and Isabella Blow intersected in a profound way, which may have influenced the tragic end of each of their lives.

I hope the movie will be a respectful and sensitive human portrayal of the poignant relationship that may exist between creativity and angst. . . and an honest self-reflection of the character of the fashion industry (cf. Deborah Orr: Isabella Blow's death revealed the dark heart of the fashion industry).

Here's to a well-written screen-play of Isabella Blow's life, directed and acted with talent and compassion.

An Isabella Blow Biopic in the works. . .

London Premiere of Sex & the City 2

I have been waiting for this moment to see what Sarah Jessica Parker would wear to the London premiere of Sex and the City 2. I was so hoping that she would wear another Philip Treacy headpiece, and she didn't disappoint in her Alexander McQueen gown! Thanks to Red Carpet Awards for the photos. . . Now why didn't she opt for a fabulous headpiece for the New York premiere?

I haven't seen the movie yet,
but hoping to fit in this fun distraction over the holiday weekend.

Have a marvelous time with your summer kick-off activities!!

London Premiere of Sex & the City 2

Lady Gaga & Millinery. . .

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Caught in a "GREAT" romance

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Roma Roma-ma

GaGa
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Lady Gaga To Intern for Hat Designer Philip Treacy

No look for Lady Gaga is ever quite complete without a headpiece.

So it comes as no surprise that the singer would be interested in millinery.

And who better to learn from than legendary Irish hat maker Philip Treacy–the couture hat designer behind her unforgettable Grammys lightning bolt headpiece, Sarah Jessica Parker‘s famous green topper for the London Sex and the City premiere and a favorite of the late fashion icon Isabella Blow.

But whether or not Gaga follows in the path of stars like Ashley Olsen in becoming a design intern remains to be seen. “While nothing is set in stone, it is true that she has requested an internship with Philip,” confirms a rep for the label.

Having collaborated with Philip Treacy on a number of her most-famous headpieces, we think this would be a match made in fashion heaven! ~divareport.com

Sounds like a match made in heaven, indeed!

Lady Gaga & Millinery. . .

Philip Treacy - Milliner Extraordinaire

Ireland-born, London-based, Philip Treacy, is a milliner extraordinaire. When asked during interviews whether he considers his work to be art or fashion, his answer is always the later. Why not both? I am sharing some of his work below. I hope you enjoy viewing his form of sculptured art as much as I do!

Maybe you remember the fascinator/headpiece worn by Sarah Jessica Parker at the London, world premiere of the movie (May, 2008), "Sex and the City" that created quite a stir. . . a Treacy piece. I thought it was great fun!

Best,

Philip Treacy - Milliner Extraordinaire