Wednesday, November 10, 2010

(500) days of Summer: Costume Design (or just wear blue outfits)

500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel

I must confess that this post has two purposes: a) Show you the fantastic costume direction of "(500) days of Summer", and b) It's an excuse to post pictures of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I love that actor.

As you see, the costume design is simply beautiful, by Hope Hanafin. Everything is harmonious, in blue tones (only Summer wears blue clothes), and perfectly combining with the art direction of every scene. It's a very sixties, naïf, girly and cheerful style. It fits with Zooey's character, and Zooey's personality too.

Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) knows how to dress as well. He wears sleeveless sweaters, shirts, ties... He uses beige and brown palettes. And we wears rock themed t-shirts when he's not at the office.

Also, the movie is really good too. One of my favourite comedies (it's a comedy if you look at it from the bright side) I've seen in a lot of time. It's sad and funny at the same time. The dialogues are brilliant and the soundtrack is impeccable: Regina Spektor, Wolfmother, Daryl Hall & Oates, The Smiths (check the Spotify soundtrack playlist here).

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Debo confesar que este post tiene un propósito doble: a) Mostraros la estupenda dirección de vestuario de "(500) days of Summer", y b) Es una excusa para publicar fotos de Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Me encanta ese actor.

Como veréis, el diseño de vestuario es sencillamente precioso, por Hope Hanafin (lo sé gracias a este post de Raquel). Todo es armónico, en la tonalidad de los azules (sólo Summer lleva prendas azules), y en perfecta consonancia con el ambiente de cada escena. Un estilo muy naïf, sixties, alegre, femenino. Muy acorde con la personalidad del papel de Zooey Deschanel, y de la propia Zooey.

El estilo de Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) también es impecable. Jerseys sin manga, corbata, chalecos... En tonos beige, marrones... Y camisetas de grupos de música cuando no está en la oficina.

Y la película es muy buena. Una de mis comedias favoritas (es una comedia si la ves desde el lado positivo) en mucho tiempo. Es triste y alegre a la vez. Los diálogos son geniales, y la banda sonora es de culto: Regina Spektor, Wolfmother, Daryl Hall & Oates, The Smiths (banda sonora en Spotify aquí).

500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel
500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel


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500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel
500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel
500 days of Summer, zooey deschanel

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Lee Jeans and more



Last week I attended the Lee "fitting party", in which I saw the latest collection of the famous jeans label. The new "Stretch Deluxe" fit marvellously, and the different tones of the fabric are really beautiful. The vintage look is accomplished with complex crystal techniques that wear out the colour to the maximum (preserving the quality of the fabric). Plus, when you buy a pair of good jeans, you know they'll last ages!

Did you know that the Lee jeans were made for the train drivers and workers in the beginning of the 20th century? I thought it was interesting. Now Lee is a cool brand!

In the showroom, next to the Lee section, they had the spring/summer collections of Vans and Sebago. I loved some of their shoes, you'll find pictures at the end of the post.

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La semana pasada acudí a la "fitting party" de Lee, donde pude conocer la última colección de la famosa marca de vaqueros. Los nuevos "Stretch Deluxe" quedan de lujo, y los acabados son realmente bonitos. El look vintage se consigue gracias a una compleja técnica con cristales que desgastan el color al máximo (conservando la calidad de la tela). Además, cuando te compras unos buenos vaqueros, ¡sabes que te van a durar años!

¿Sabíais que el vaquero Lee estaba se fabricaba para los trabajadores y maquinistas de los trenes de principios de siglo? Me pareció muy curioso. Ahora Lee es una firma de mucho prestigio.

En el showroom también tenían las colecciones de verano de otras marcas, como Vans o Sebago. Vi unos zapatos que me encantaron, más abajo tenéis las fotos.


Cropped jean jackets are a must for this summer.



That cropped shirt is awesome!


Shorts from the Vivienne Westwood collaboration



Shoes
By Vans & Sebago





Not my size ;)

Monday, November 8, 2010

The style of... Poppy Delevigne

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I must say that Poppy's style is not different, original or personal. But she always looks great on the red carpets and partying. She's beautiful and she always smiles. A mix between January Jones and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Muse of Matthew Williamson and Henry Holland, friend of Sienna Miller, Dree Hemingway... She's a model, a Chanel ambassador. A socialite.

She knows what fits her, and can combine colours really well. You can take some ideas for outfits, like mixing a red blazer with a total-black look, wearing bright colours in winter, leather trousers...

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by Garance Doré

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Loving the leopard coat!

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images: zimbio, stylesightings, the sartorialist