Common Delusions

The weird thing about the last week is that I've really wanted to blog. But I just can't seem to find things I want to post. I'm afraid it has something to do with the fact that I just don't get Mad Men and why everyone seems to think it's such a great show. It might just be a coincidence, but it seems like there's some sort of disconnect between me and fashion lately. That, and corporate fashion is dragging me down.

Anyway, as I've been picturing myself back in the classroom lately, I'm reminded of a common daydream/urge I often had back when I was sitting in a tiny room filled with desks and noisy air ducts. Sometimes, it was all I could do to not get out of my desk, curl up on the floor, and take a nap. Indeed, if I were to wear such a dress as this piece by Von Bardonitz to my next Latin class, I can't see how I couldn't be excused for such behaviour.

(Photo via NJAL)

Von Bardonitz, Part B

Enjoy.

Von Bardonitz, Part A

I had bookmarked Berlin-based Von Bardonitz's NJAL page long long ago because of the brilliant 'Oswald 1848' collection, which featured luxurious fabrics and a Baroque feeling in some pieces (not dissimilar to the last Alexander McQueen collection), whilst having more drapey and clean modern looks in other pieces. I still am at a loss why I didn't post about that collection before, and so will append a Part B to this post, composed solely of images.

Anyhow, I revisited that bookmark today to find new offerings of Von Bardonitz's A/W 10/11 'A perfect world story' collection. I personally love the Anne of Green Gables meets Tilda Swinton feel of the photos (above) and the unexpected shapes of these pieces, but at once imagined them styled with some layers and accessories. And so I was quite delighted to find these photos (below) on the Von Bardonitz blog (taken by Christoph Wehrer) from .HBC Couture: Designer Scouts show in January.

Brilliant, no?