paper city

As a kid I would make costumes for my brother and I, out of newspapers, found objects, garbage bags, to wear on our trip to Grandma's. But not as sophisticated as this. The perfect origami pleats to create a well architectural suit is flawless...out of newspaper? (but not really) even better. Balenciaga 2010 Fall collection is a perfect mix of found objects,origami paper, and found textiles, creating a perfect sophisticated tailored art project.

Mark, I think you did it again.

Star trek + funky class= epic collision

Oh Bernhard...

Every since I saw Nick Cave's amazingness sculpture people at the CAM, I could'nt help but to think about Bjorks cd cover for Volta. So of course I re-discovered my love for Bernhard Wilhelm(Bjorks costume designer for the cd).Take a trip to his world...here are few of my favs from spring/summer 2008.

Nick Cave - Soundsuits

If art, modern dance,fashion, textiles, had a baby, Nick Cave would be their first born. If Bjork hasn't contacted this artist already...well let's hope she has. If your visiting Houston or you live here,please show love. Mr. Cave's Soundsuits are in display at The Contemporary Museum May 15 - July 25 2010...trust me you want to see this up close.

las dos fridas

Christian Lacroix...oh how I love you for this. Spring 2008


I'd figure I would get it out of my system now. My favorite painting of dresses, but if you know me (you'd already know this).I saw this in person, amazingness. All of a sudden I think I want to paint my room blue.

the painted dress

I don't think I've ever told the story of how fashion just kinda happened for me. In so many words...I painted dresses, a lot of them. Honestly, I never noticed till my mother pointed it out to me(20 years later). Was I secretly fulfilling a need to design clothing without doing it? I don't know, but I listened. In the end it made since,the color,textiles,patterns, fashion became my sculptural paintings.

Late 90's cool...it's all i need

I must have seen this video over ten years ago. It's still in heavy rotation on my ipod. High fashion? Not so much, but i just love this tomboy, laid back, I put on the first thing I see look. Ultimately...me. It's true, I personally don't care to "wear" heels, but yes I do love. I think style doesn't mean obsessing over what to wear, but how you put the pieces together. Personally, my best looks took no fore-thought. TRUST ME, if you have the confidence, you can make the oddest things look dope.

Goodness

So yes, it's in the works, the "chicle de anya" online store. Here's a sneak peek of this goodness.

mcQueen, you where my dream...

Alexander McQueen was one of the most inspiring designers this world has seen. The fashion world lost one of it's great yesterday. I thank him for introducing to me the idea that fashion is Art. He was a true Performance artist, I will forever remember you for the amazing pieces you showed us. An inspirer to all designers.

Wait for it .... wait for it....

Yes Fashion People it's almost here...and still in the works! "Chicle de anya" Boutique online!!! We thought, 'Why should we limit this dopeness to only Houstonians?" So yes we are becoming nationwide and available to the hipist chicks through out the land. Here's a quick sneak peak of whats to come.

Excuse me? your not from around here...hugh?

The new dope spot !

I'm here and OPEN! Let's just say if you haven't been by, your missing out! The Heights Theater is the new mecca space of Houston, of all things creative. M2 Gallery first opened its doors Sept.5 along with "chicle de anya" boutique.The opening started with a reception of Edward Gafford"s paintings. Breathless! If your like me, and love places with an awesome vibe,you've got to get over here. I literally feel like I'm in NY or London, concrete walls,and ART everywhere(only the good stuff). Guys really,come in and get on this awesomeness! and of course dope clothes...wink wink.