„It`s, looking for someone who has something to say“.
This came promptly and condensed. Even two weeks after I interviewed Diane Pernet for Two for Fashion, the answer on what makes fashion still amazing to her after all these years in the business, sticks in my head.

I don`t want to know how many times Diane Pernet had to answer this question. But what I definitely know now is, that there`s nothing wrong with passion for fashion, a dedication for blogging and the commitment to consider fashion a meaningful part of our culture. It doesn`t mean you necessarily are a random red carpet fashion chick.

While others might go for the bling and for the glam, Diane Pernet goes for content. And this attitude, combined with a clear sense for fashion and design probably makes her one of the most influential independent fashion bloggers in the world. (Read on after jump) (more…)

Currently, in the German blogosphere we read about the best wedding gown designers, the do´s and don´ts in outfit and present choices and we get to know about what to think of when planning a wedding. To make it short: German bloggers are in the wedding fever and the Two for Fashion “Wedding” Blogcarnival is responsible for it.
Time for The Zoo to join and to entertain you with the 10 most extraordinary wedding dresses. Have fun.

In the context of the YSL retrospective in San Francisco´s De Young Museum, the handknitted cocoon dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent, raised attention again and turned heads despite it´s age of 44 years.
With this gown the deceased master of fashion design did not only quote the last centuries art of needlework, he also created a stunning metaphore for what marriage meant for woman in the sixties.

Who would have thought that the key to a sophisticated dress might rest next to the bucket?
British artist Susie MacMurray presents a prime example of wedding dress artwork made of everyday objects. For an exhibition at New York City Museum of Art & Design she created this stunning dress out of 1400 rubber gloves.

Is it a Hitchcock reminescence or a proposition for uncombed brides?
Unfortunately i wasn´t able to find more information about the who, the when and the why in relation to the dress. But anyway, i couldn´t hide this hilarious find. (more…)