Alexander Sviridov

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GUCCI RESORT 2020

And here you have just what money can buy!! It can buy you a show at the Met! It can buy you a book and it can buy you Halloween costumes for a lifetime. This is the gold standard for emperor’s new clothes!

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“I feel the need for freedom, at times I feel like I’m suffocating, and I need to launch messages through fashion.”  This is just Mental masturbation by a designer who has the temerity to say it aloud. In which of any of his collections has he even shown a hint of restraint or being stifled.. he has had free reign since day one!

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Message received... you don’t have a clue what the  fuck you’re doing and as for freedom you have had more than your fair share to create the consecutive abominations that you have turned out season after season. The cash might be rolling in but history will call you a fashion freak who used hype and shock to build a reputation with over the top overloaded, poorly designed and ill-conceived clothes so I’m not sure what he is suffocating in except his  own bullshit.

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He is yet one more who thinks he is among the intelligensia of fashion and then you look at this pile and say WTF was he thinking and yes this resort … on MARS!

You wanna love it... go right ahead….Gucci and Kering have proven that money talks because on their own merit these clothes are garbage.

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Rant over!

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PS where is Rollerina?? She would have been dressed for several lifetimes from this collection… just add wand and skates!

Why Don't You .... ? Holiday gifting 2015

This series is dedicated to Diana Vreeland and how she came to the world’s attention followed by eternal admiration.  While the suggestions might not be as outrageous or imaginative, these articles will have one unified theme and that is the gift giving season of 2015. There will be ideas for holiday gift giving from around the world from brands you may or may not know which range from somewhat normal or expected to the outrageous.

Colleagues and resources from around the world have sent me their ideas of what would make a great gift for a friend, a dear one or even yourself. The selections cover everything from commissioned artwork to handbags to collectibles to fine jewelry to scent and even personal styling sessions for men and women. No matter what strikes your fancy, hopefully these suggestions will make for some fun reading. Feel free to pass them  onto friends for their enjoyment or gift giving possibilities. All of them accessible online, at brick and mortar establishments or by phone so shop on!

With the Festival of Lights (Chanukah) scarcely a week away and Christmas just around the corner, let the games begin and my question to you is “Why don’t you?”

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          Why don’t you shod your feet and wrap your wrist in the latest and greatest from Salvatore Ferragamo? Those kaleidoscopically colorful and smashing shoes come from their collaboration with young shoe designer Edgardo Osorio and the introduction of their new Signature timepiece. Make those toesies dance while you watch the minutes and hours of your days tick away  with exceptional beauty. Find the fantastical “scarpe e orologi” at www.ferragamo.com or at your local brick and mortar location.

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      Why don’t you wrap yourself in a piece of real Americana like a wool blanket/throw by Pendleton found at River Gallery in Narrowsburg NY? The shop is chock a block with wonderfulness and one of a kind treasures that will no doubt find their way to your domicile  or for gift giving. The River Gallery Home  at 8 Main Street Narrowsburg NY 12764  845-252-3238 or www.rivergalleryny.com

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      Why don’t you own or give the most sublime piece of fashion jewelry that will make you the center of attention anywhere you go. This treasure by Matthew Greer from across the pond and his collections are all made by hand using age old techniques and skills. Imagine the stares when wearing this scarf of maille and pearls not to mention the compliments. Shop the collection at www.greer.nl

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       Why don’t you give a key ring that will never be lost? Not only are they symbols of your birth sign but they are made of Nile crocodile in the most divine and lush colors. Of course, you might want something more substantial like a croco hobo or maybe a crock bracelet with signature hardware and all from SWOON. Tell Helena how you found her. Explore the possibilities at www.swoonluxe.com/product/crocodile-key-ring

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      Why don’t you fill your home or your bestie’s with scents from the masters of scent at MiN? Their candles are sublime and well the porcelain covered jars are keepsakes for a lifetime. Think of them as the wall to wall carpeting of scent, MiN fills all of your “scentsual” needs. Shop at 117 Crosby Street in NYC (212 206 6366) or at www.min.com/collections/holiday-guide

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       Why don’t you gift wrap your wrist or that of a loved one with one of a kind hand beaded cuff from Andrea Gutierrez of Los Angeles. She can turn you into a walking wonder of haute couture skills for your wrist so when you sip champagne all eyes will be on you. You might even be the envy of all or make someone the envy of their social set. Set up an appointment for your own private viewing at 213-255-1338 or shop at www.andreagutierrezjewelry.com

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      Why don’t you preserve your image or that of a love one, whether pet, significant other or child so that you or they live on for generations to come? Schedule a portrait sooner than later and don’t forget to hang it or give it complete with portrait light! Get in touch with Leland Neff and see what he can do for you and by the way he can work from photographs. Contact Leland at www.lelandneff.com  or have a look at his work  at www.lelandneff.blogspot.com

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      Why don’t you head on over to Hudson NY and find out what’s happening at FRG Objects. You know darlings, the place is owned and curated by that dear boy Rick Gillette of hair, makeup and Vogue fame, and yes dears that VOGUE when fashion rocked. I hear he has vintage glass to die for, artisan fine jewels of unique quality, home furnishings, oh how I love that and even some divinely scented candles available nowhere else but there. So all you lovelies better see if you can get that great talent to help you with your gift selections, he is such a dear you know! FRG OBJECTS & DESIGN / ART 217 Warren Street, 2nd Floor Hudson, NY 12534 or www.facebook.com/FRGObjectsandDesignArtGallery  to see what awaits. Oops she just took over my brain for a second here!