AGYNESS DEYN
We won't necessarily label Agyness Deyn's Barneys capsule as good, but we won't necessarily label it as bad either. For some odd reason, we feel as if we seen this all before. Was it at Uniqlo? Or, was it Club Monoco?
Either way, Agyness' I Am By Agyness Deyn for Barney's Green capsule was launched s exclusively for the Kobe, Japan store opening - in addition to the 20th anniversary of its Shinjuku store. Out of the 17 piece bevy, we only liked four of them. Perhaps others will be more receptive to the spring-like tanks, scarves, minis and breeze-through dresses., though we wouldn't think it a very wise choice if you're accustomed to go underwearless. Follow our do's and don'ts, likes and dislikes, of the collection:
- Do as a model does: secretly test your design skills with an alternate market way far over yonder before launching a full collaboration to walk a Bryant Park runway. Erin Wasson, who?
- Don't create t-shirt mini's for yourself - as a runway model - whilst selling to an Asian market. The height difference might be an issue.
- Do have qualities of your personal celebrity style when launching a "fan capsule." Thus, we are certain that we'll appreciate the bevy more once we see the items layered in typical Agyness fashion.
- Don't go completely green on your fanbase, as they haven't heard the words "green" and "eco" roll off your lips since your starlet image was launched.
All in all, we love Agyness Deyn, and wish the collection the best. If you are seeking to purchase from the label, a trip to Japan will do if you are too pretentious for Ebay.
It's nice to know that even though male models don't always recieve the glamorous perks or fame that their female counterparts (say, Agyness Deyn or Chanel Iman) do, they still "fall" victim to some of their embarrassing moments (say, Jessica Stam or Katie Fogarty).
So rare is this instance that no one even knows the model's name. The unidentified male model fell during the Fall 2010 Vivienne Westwood presentation - with bright orange pants in tow. But, as generous as male models are, a fellow friend helped him up during his own parade down the catwalk.
We assume that this will be the first and last time that we will get the chance to boast about such an occurence, but every gender-mutual perk excites us.
Name/Age: Hannah, 17
Hails From: London
Occupation: SVA Student
How would your describe you personal style?
Very eclectic.
What city has better fashion, New York or London?
I would say NYC. The style is more mature and androgynous; I prefer it to London’s more wild style.
Who is your style icon?
Erin Wasson, I LOVE her!
Where is your favorite place in the city to hang out?
I spend most nights at 1 Oak.
Name: DEFFANY, 21
Hails From: Taiwan
Occupation: Student, Enrolled in a summer program at Parsons School of Design in New York
Who is your style icon?
I’ve been studying in London for the last three years so I’m quite into British style. Alexa Chung always looks cool and I love Agyness Deyn.
What is on your wish list this season?
I really want a pair of biker boots.
What season comes with the best wardrobe?
Definitely winter; I’m not used to wearing very colorful clothes so I find it harder knowing what to put together in the summer.
What is she wearing?
Leggings: Urban Outfitters
Gladiator Sandals: River Island (in London)
T-shirt: Brick Lane market in London
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Laura Hollins, better known as Agyness Deyn, was born on February 16, 1983 in Manchester, England. Hollins/Deyn, who is not only a model but a singer, is rumored to be starting her own band called ‘Gene Jacket’.
Miss Deyn, who is has been hailed as, “the fashion industry’s next great supermodel,” by the New York Post, is much older then the average model. However, age hasn’t stopped Deyn yet; it is very ironic that in a business that thrives off of youth is enthralled by 28 year old Agyness Deyn.
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