Unkle Karl- Pic Of The Week

It has been a while since we had our last Unkle Karl pic of the week. But he's back... warts and all... (well, I'm sure moments after this photo was taken he broke out in a severe case of them).

Karl- "Yes, yes I know I'm your hero, inspiration, guiding light in an otherwise bleak world, but I really would prefer if you'd display your affection in a less physical manner. Perhaps with a curtsey. Yes, that would be best. I really do hate to think where those filthy lips have been. I can't imagine the amount of toilet seat lids they've brushed past in a desperate attempt to lick up every last morsel of coke. And is that one of my gloves you're wearing?"

Lindsay- "Oh my god, it totally is! I took it from your closet this afternoon, I hope you don't mind?"

Karl- "How you got in to my house is more of a concern. Did you at least soak your hands in the basin of antiseptic that was sitting next to the ottoman before you slipped your filthy fingers into them?"

Lindsay- "WHAT?! I'm such a retard, I thought that was bourbon you'd left out for your dog. I like drank THE WHOLE THING!!!!! I'm probably internally bleeding as we speak. Whoopsy! That's a story to tell in my next group session!"

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Mannequin was it Simon Doonan's inspiration?

I just re-watched a childhood favourite 'Mannequin', and it suddenly dawned on me the amazing Visual Merchandiser aka 'Hollywood' creates awe inspiring windows for the store Fritz and Company. Is this where Simon Doonan (creative genius at Barney's) first got his taste for great windows?

So many things to love about this film- Kim Cattrall's clothes, Andrew McCarthy being adorable and naive ahh the list goes on!

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Cunty Cunts From Cuntsulvania.

Vivienne Westwood, her husband (Andreas Kronthaler) and Pamela Anderson all cunting it up for the cameras in the latest Westwood campaign.

Would this not have been the funnest shoot to be on? I wanna push Pamela Anderson in a laundry trolley. Please can I!? Pretty Please! That's Juergen Teller for you. He's not happy unless someone is stuffed in something.

If only he'd shot the latest Katie Holmes Miu Miu campaign. He could have stuffed her in a suitcase and sent her back to Capeside!

More pics of Pam and her tities here.

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The other Marc

As all you readers know, we at youwish... have what you could call a bit of a man crush on one Marc Jacobs, well were cheating on our No.1 because this post is about another Marc.

Marc Newson, the all talented super Australian designer; everything he touches turns to gold. Picture collaborations with Qantas, GSTAR you name it. Newson’s designs can be seen in numerous important public and private collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, the Design Museum, London, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Pompidou Center in Paris.

The latest project for Marc is some really cool timepieces from Ikepod and will be available in red gold and platinum, I think I will sell my Mum to get one!

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For the love of LOVA

LOVA are a new fashion label I've been seeing everywhere lately. Based in LA, LOVA are the brain child of these 3 dudes; one of whom is the younger brother of my friend Yana. Yana just moved to LA to live with her bro and sent me an update on how the brand is going. Apparently they're getting bigger than Lindsay Lohan's face with a serious case of 'coke bloat'. Orders are coming in from all over the world to stock the brand and they've been getting some great press.

Good luck to them. Can't wait to see there stuff at the Barney's.

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Gemma Ward's Movie Debut

The trailer for the new film starring (well, not really, but she is in it) Gemma Ward has just been released. You can see her in the last shot wearing a scary-arse mask and also hear her behind the door saying "you're gonna die!".

The model to movie star route is a tricky one ... I don't know if she can pull it off. Not many have. I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer, all I'm saying is be careful. The world definitely doesn't need another one of these...

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Hedi Slimane's Diary

What I learnt from Hedi Slimane's photo diary-

1. He likes Amy Winehouse and Courtney Love.

2. He likes flowers and broken glass.

3. He's an awesome photographer.

4. Everything looks better in black and white.


Check it out here (there's over 500 photos in his full catalogue).

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Oh my! Sean Connery

When Sean Connery was making the 1974 sci-fi movie Zardoz, do you think there was ever a moment where he thought to himself "if I die today, this is the last image of me that the world will ever see... maybe I should put on a dressing gown?"

By the brazen pose he's holding in this photo, it appears not.

But what's even more curious about this photo is, is this is what they thought we'd be wearing in the future? Is this the best the costume designer could come up with? I mean the boots are strangely close (if not a little long) to ones I've seen girls of the present wearing, but that nappy like holster thing...well that's just over estimating the extent of global warming if you ask me. That thing is completely impractical, unless of course you live on a salt plain in the middle of the Arizona desert(as it appears Sean does). And from what I can tell it's constructed of very flimsy material. The costume designer sure had a grim view of manufacturing standards of the future. Apparently zips and belts are out of the question, just tie it all together in a knot!

Wonder if he'll ever make a sequel? I'd pay a fortune to see Zardos 2- Return of the Nappy Warrior!

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Photoshop Fantastic

Oh the wonders of Photoshop! Where would the world's celebrities be without it? And more to the point where would ol' Faith Hill be? Presumably in an ad for Dove, if the amount of airbrushing she's received to grace the cover of RedBook magazine is any indication.

I love that the bi-line for the story on her and her husband is 'What's normal about them (and what's not)'. I assume the answer to the second part of that statement is 'her hideously wrinkled face, so unforgivably decrepit it must never be unleashed on the fragile public without first being cleaned up by a highly skilled retoucher!'

Click here to see what they did do make Hill acceptable for public consumption.

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Jaw Face Knightly To Face Chanel

Ok so first it was Fergie, then it was the girl from Harry Potter and now it's Keira Knightly. Sheessh I can't keep up.

The 22-year-old has reportedly struck an initial £0.5m ($1m) deal with the French fashion house, says the Daily Mail.

According to a company's spokesman, the actress is "perfect" as the
new face because of her "seductive" looks that fit well to portray a "timeless chic".

"We think Keira is perfect because she is always incredibly alluring and seductive," the spokesman said.

She joins Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve and Vanessa Paradis as Chanel faces.

I'm very disappointed in Karl. Of all the billions of women in the world why Keira?! I could find you a piece of belly button fluff with more charisma than her. "I'm sorry Keira but you are no longer in the running to be America's next top model...now get the fuck out of my sight chompy!"

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This one's for Tom

Tom, don't think I need to explain this one. Will you wake me up before you go-go?

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The New Face of Chanel

According to media reports, EMMA WATSON (aka Harry Potter's Hermione) is odds-on favourite to be the French fashion house's new face, with an announcement expected imminently. The young lass has recently been seen in array of slinky Chanel couture frocks. The Daily Mail is also reported that Watson has signed up with Storm model agency

This little diva is headed for big things! Not that she needs the money. Apparently she's getting 5 million for the next 2 Harry Potter films.

She'll be wearing fingerless gloves and partying with Karl and Lindsay in no time at all.

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What's So Good About Yves Saint Laurent?

After hearing that Yves Saint Laurent is on his death bed in Paris, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at what made the designer one of the most influential of the last 100 years.

Yves Saint Laurent began his career working under Christian Dior. In 1957 when Dior died, Yves (at the age of 21) was given the task of resurrecting the failing fashion house. He took on the task with great vigor, bringing the house back from financial ruin. Then, out of the blue, he was conscripted to the army. For a gentle homo like Yves this was a disaster. After 20 days of intense hazing by fellow recruits, Yves suffered what in those days, would have been called a nervous breakdown. He was hospitalized and eventually recovered.

It was in the wake of this disaster that Yves reinvented himself and began what many consider the most creative time of his life. Because of his breakdown he was released from Dior, thus allowing him to start his own label YSL.

So what makes Yves such an important figure in fashion?

Well for starters, without him ready-to-wear would not be what it is today. Yves was the first, in 1966, to popularize ready-to-wear in an attempt to democratize fashion, with Rive Gauche and the boutique of the same name.

He was also the first designer to use black models in his runway shows.

He also created what is said to be the most famous classic tuxedo suit for women in 1966, Le Smoking suit.

The Mondrian day dress, autumn 1965, was one of Yves most popular designs.

During the 1960s and 1970s, YSL was critical in popularizing fashion trends such as the Beatnik look.

In 1993 the Saint-Laurent fashion house was sold to the pharmaceuticals company Sanofi for approximately $600,000,000! Then in 1999 Gucci bought the brand.

Yves has spent the last few years living in Morocco.

His influence will be forever remembered.

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Masha's Coming For ya!

Big mistake Georgie! You really shouldn't have bad mouthed her in your last post. Masha may look harmless, but it's all an act. I heard she broke 3 of Gemma Ward's ribs just for looking her in the eyes. And you know why she gets so much work? Cos designers are too scared not to use her. Apparently she once ripped out one of John Galliano's kidneys with her bare hands and ate it in front of him, simply because he didn't send her out first in his last show.

Don't come running to me for help when Masha shows up. I hear she knows 3 types of karate and once murdered the host of Ukrainian's 'Top Model' because she didn't choose her for the show. They don't call her Masha the Smasher for nothing!

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This Model Freaks Me Out...

* Masha Tylena looks like someone is holding a gun to her back as she walks the runway. She scares me....

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Fafi for LeSportsac

Please excuse me dear readers for my ignorance but today I stumbled on the Fafi for Le Sportsac range, how cool! Only peeps in the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico can purchase them- so what are you waiting for? GET BUSY!

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Jonathan and Kevin... the Movie

Ahhhhh, this thing is hilarious. I just found this video featuring Jonathan and Kevin, the twin male models I mentioned in the last post. It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen. They look like their about to pash each time they turn around to face each other. It's kind of hot and creepy at the same time. I don't know what to feel, I'm so conflicted. Think I just found something new to discuss with my therapist.

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Double the Trouble

These two hottie McTottie's, Johathan and Kevin, are the most in demand twin male models in the world at the moment. According to COACD, they've just been chosen to represent Dior Homme.

I wouldn't have thought there would be that much competition for twin models, especially male ones, but I apparently there is. Wouldn't it be cool to use them in a runway show, one after the other. People would think it was the fastest clothes change in the world.

Wonder if you get a good rate for booking both of them? Buy one get one free?

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How HOT is American Apparel?

I am quietly obessed with American Apparel- love the idea of awesome basics in a huge variety of colours and styles. And the campaign images are fucking HOT, they are all shot by creator Dov Charvey. His unique eye and the use of everyday (albeit very good looking) models is fresh and appealing. THUMBS UP DOV!

*my dream guy above- where do you go my lovely?

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This One's For Georgie

Georgie often gets compared to a pug dog. I don't know why. Maybe it's because she's cute as button and not yet house trained. Whatever the reason, she's one cute bitch and I love her to bits.

xoxo
Tom

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