I do sometimes stop and think if only I had been smart enough to market myself correctly I too could have had a fashion life- a lot of money could be made if I were to volunteer for a reality show, I'm interesting [I have been telling people all my life that I am 5.4" when I am really 5.2" and a half...I've even lied on my license], my life is somewhat dramatic [tune into see which girl has tried to add my better half on facebook, this week!] and above all, I can be a fantastic actor [pronounced: Ac-Tore]. Don't get me wrong, I am so not hungry for any media attention, it's way too much work- I'd much rather be a famous person's wife, a la Posh, who consequently has her own [failing] jeans line.
I am totally veering off track, once again...blogging at 2 am will do that to a blogger.
Seems like anyone with a little bit of money and lots of time to do promotions via paparazzi-
money-shots can be a fashion" designer these days." Apparently all you really need is some dirty laundry to air out- made simple by the phenomenon we all love to hate, something the crazy kids 0f today have started calling, "reality" tv. Any one do it, really. Tasteless, Classless and Embarassing any ones- like, Heidi from the Hills...her collection, Heidiwood makes me think anyone who would wear it should be Hiding IN the Woods [teehee]. Then there's her castmate and frenemy, Lauren Conrad-who somehow managed to become a protagonist in my eyes, big huge deal, since I hated her on Laguna Beach and mentally wore a "Team Kirsten" shirt[!]...yes, that's how much I hated her-enough to not only want wear a message Tee but also, one that unashamedly admitted how sadly drawn I was to the lives [or lack thereof] of complete strangers. Sigh.
Well, atleast Lauren Conrad's collection was just boring and not reeking of White Trash Residue/13 year old on Maury informing
her mother, that she did do the nasty with 12 men-for money!!!!
This is all old news and I'm babbling so time to get to the point- I was just perusing the work of the newest sensation of the designing world-all the rage with young Hollywood [namely, Paris Hilton...is she even Hollywood?]. Now, the reason I became interested in her collection, wasn't who was buying it, but actually the hype behind it.
You see, Kira Plastinina is kind of a big deal...and she's only 15! Her collection, however wasn't so much a big deal as much as a dud.
I admit, some of her stuff is cute and very affordable-but it's so very mediocre. Like, she opened up a Trend Guide for "What's Hot in 2008" and went with it-sort of like when you go shopping with a mission to recreate a runway or redcarpet look to suit your wallet.
Basically any look you could get from shops like Forever21 [in the US] or New Look [in the UK]...very very affordable. So, why does she have her own collection? After reading a feature on her, it's clear that being rich helped-spend money, make money.
Even shows like Project Runway, which are meant to highlight the plight of fashion designers, don't help the situation. With it's sycophantic presentations made to the judges week by week-where contestants beg to keep their place and it's overly ridiculous tasks [design wrestling outfits! design a dress out of duct tape!], the show ridicules the art of designing.
Once again, Reality TV ruins everything-suckubus! Apparently without fame, money, some corny schtick [fierce!] and a whole lot'a drama the fashion world is unopen.
Sorry if I've ranted too much but I'm just left pondering, "What would Charles Frederik Worth say?"
I am totally veering off track, once again...blogging at 2 am will do that to a blogger.
Seems like anyone with a little bit of money and lots of time to do promotions via paparazzi-
money-shots can be a fashion" designer these days." Apparently all you really need is some dirty laundry to air out- made simple by the phenomenon we all love to hate, something the crazy kids 0f today have started calling, "reality" tv. Any one do it, really. Tasteless, Classless and Embarassing any ones- like, Heidi from the Hills...her collection, Heidiwood makes me think anyone who would wear it should be Hiding IN the Woods [teehee]. Then there's her castmate and frenemy, Lauren Conrad-who somehow managed to become a protagonist in my eyes, big huge deal, since I hated her on Laguna Beach and mentally wore a "Team Kirsten" shirt[!]...yes, that's how much I hated her-enough to not only want wear a message Tee but also, one that unashamedly admitted how sadly drawn I was to the lives [or lack thereof] of complete strangers. Sigh.Well, atleast Lauren Conrad's collection was just boring and not reeking of White Trash Residue/13 year old on Maury informing
her mother, that she did do the nasty with 12 men-for money!!!!
This is all old news and I'm babbling so time to get to the point- I was just perusing the work of the newest sensation of the designing world-all the rage with young Hollywood [namely, Paris Hilton...is she even Hollywood?]. Now, the reason I became interested in her collection, wasn't who was buying it, but actually the hype behind it.
You see, Kira Plastinina is kind of a big deal...and she's only 15! Her collection, however wasn't so much a big deal as much as a dud. I admit, some of her stuff is cute and very affordable-but it's so very mediocre. Like, she opened up a Trend Guide for "What's Hot in 2008" and went with it-sort of like when you go shopping with a mission to recreate a runway or redcarpet look to suit your wallet.
Basically any look you could get from shops like Forever21 [in the US] or New Look [in the UK]...very very affordable. So, why does she have her own collection? After reading a feature on her, it's clear that being rich helped-spend money, make money.
It's unbelievable how easy it's become [for the already rich and/or famous] to step into the fashion world-regardless of what they're famous for...Sean Combs, Gwen Stefani [altho, she is cool as Alaska], Hillary Duff, heck even Perez Hilton...they all have their own lines. Um, why?
What happened to designers like, Vena Cava-fashion students turned successes? Why has having a fashion line and showing a collection at Bryant Park become, oh, so, easy? Like, some sort of cheap accesory or extracurricular activity- it's just something people do now-because they can [by any means [other than talent [ofcourse]]neccesary].
What happened to designers like, Vena Cava-fashion students turned successes? Why has having a fashion line and showing a collection at Bryant Park become, oh, so, easy? Like, some sort of cheap accesory or extracurricular activity- it's just something people do now-because they can [by any means [other than talent [ofcourse]]neccesary].
Even shows like Project Runway, which are meant to highlight the plight of fashion designers, don't help the situation. With it's sycophantic presentations made to the judges week by week-where contestants beg to keep their place and it's overly ridiculous tasks [design wrestling outfits! design a dress out of duct tape!], the show ridicules the art of designing.Once again, Reality TV ruins everything-suckubus! Apparently without fame, money, some corny schtick [fierce!] and a whole lot'a drama the fashion world is unopen.
Sorry if I've ranted too much but I'm just left pondering, "What would Charles Frederik Worth say?"
You Rant. And what a wonderful job you do! Anyway, you voiced my EXACT concern on Project Runway.
ReplyDeleteLove this post. Love it! Next time around, I insist on being born RICH and TALENTLESS.
This post is so good I want to see it be walked down the aisle before marrying it - or you - for that matter.
ReplyDeleteLoves it...
perez hilton has a line?? haha i love ur post simply because it keeps me updated with alot of things.. :):):)
ReplyDeletethe hills.. i was just a convert. lauren is making me want to buy a chanel so baaad! i dont know...
maybe because when ure RICH, u have all the resources u need to start a line, talented or not.. if it works, good. if not, then its just another penny, who cares? haha and if i was that rich and famous, i might start my one line as well.. :):):)
hey !
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