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Devoured by Love!

FizzyT — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:51:02 +0000

After long consideration, and much scouring of shops, catalogues and websites, I think this little gem has to be my favourite Valentine’s Day t-shirt. A corker from sartorial corkers Snorgtees, this has love and zombies written all over it. What a classic combination. Love. And zombies. A match made in heaven.

To be fair, this is probably more of a boy present than a girl present. Girls might like something a bit more sentimental and squishy. Something that says “I love you so so much, I want to eat you all up.” Hmmm. Actually, come to think about it, it’s perfect for boys AND girls actually!

Central Point!

FizzyT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:41 +0000

Topshop has come up with an amazing collaboration to raise funds and awareness for Centrpoint, the homeless charity which helps young people. They have invited back former emerging designers from London Fashion Week to design a capsule collection of amazing t-shirts.

I really like this one by Beadham Kirchoff, but take a look at the others by now established names such as Christopher Kane, Mary Kratanzou, Erdem and Jonathan Saunders. Each tee costs only £30 and they all look totally amazing. Go on a designer shopping spree now, and do your bit for a really good charity.

Geri’s Hat Trick?

FizzyT — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:35 +0000

At Haliwell House, the sewing machines have been going like the clappers stitching tea towels onto plain frocks and t-shirts and even the odd teensy weensy bikini for Geri’s latest collection for Next.

Or so you might imagine, as legend has it that la Haliwell, uninspired by the plain black Gucci number she was planning on wearing to the Brits back in 1997, got her sister to sew a Union Jack tea towel onto the front of the dress. A canny move if ever there was one; the dress sold at auction for over 40 thousand, and the Spice Girls became a new symbol of all that was British (could go some way to explain the state we’re in now?).

Whether the Legend of Geri’s Dress is true or not, the clever lass has rolled back the years to pull the sartorial “bunny” out of the hat. Just in time for the Olympics, the designer formerly known as Ginger has gone Brit crazy. Every inch of her collection has been Uunion (hi-)Jacked. Although to be honest, I think the tea towel thing looked better.

Next must be hoping that we will all be feeling so darn patriotic by the summer, what with the Olympics and stuff, we will be wanting to be red, white and blue all over. Otherwise they’re probably just flogging an old horse.

A Fair(ish) Cop?

FizzyT — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:27:59 +0000

Way over State-side, the NYPD are slapping the wrists of their police force for wearing “inappropriate” t-shirts whilst on the job. Slogans such as “Our Day Begins When Your Day Ends” worn at crime scenes were deemed in bad taste (surely not) and officers have been barred from wearing any branded NYPD clothing, a move that has been highly criticised by the policemen themselves, who probably rather like their t-shirt slogans.

Other offending garments include tees describing the 30th Precinct of Harlem as the “House of Pain” and the 32 Precinct of Hamilton Heights as the “Tomb of Gloom”

I would imagine a bit of gallows humour wouldn’t go amiss when you’re a New York cop, but maybe they need to keep it a bit more covered up….?

Rebooted!

FizzyT — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:55:20 +0000

I rather like that ASOS is carrying over it’s sale into February, with more stuff being added. Definitely makes sense for me, as someone who finds the first few weeks of the year absolute torture, with all those bargains and no cash to spend.

This Nike t-shirt caught my eye. Naughty slogan, with Olympic undertones, is down to £14 which is the sort of bargain I like.

This is the perfect time to scour the second wind of the sales, when cash flow is slightly more than the post festive trickle. And this t-shirt will be brilliant in the summer, when everyone else is going all Olympic doolally. Bargain!

Bird Star!

FizzyT — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:22:32 +0000

Clémence Poésy, stunningly beautiful French actress and star of Birdsong has just been unveiled as the new campaign model for Dutch denim brand G Star. Poésy is the perfect ambassador for the brand with her petite frame, wild hair and rock chick look. She has that Kate Moss and Vanessa Paradis thing going on, where she looks unbelievably delicate, but could party you under the table. An irresistible combination.

To achieve the perfect G Star look, all you need to do is wear some circulation inhibiting denim, drag your head through a hedge (preferably backwards) and pop on a nice mucky t-shirt.

This one (by G Star, coincidentally) is quite fun. Slightly flared with cap sleeves and a deep round neckline, it has the G star Raw denim branding around the neck and combines that urban feel with a very feminine cut to the tee. Also it’s a (bird?) song at only £29 from USC.

Poésy has only just begun to hit our screens, but expect to see much more of her in the future. In the meantime, check out G Star’s new model to help you release your inner Gallic urban rock chicness!

Military Mulberry!

FizzyT — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:54:43 +0000

My favourite British brand and major recession busters Mulberry have got bags er…..in the bag, as it were, but they’ve never really hit the nail on the head with their clothing or shoes, in my humble opinion. However, little by little they’re getting there, and it might well be worth your while keeping an eye out for their future collections.

I was rather taken by this military inspired polo shirt. A really good piece, with nice detailing on the pockets and epaulet shoulders that could take you right through the year. The fabric mix is cotton and lyocel and the front buttons are a soft gold.

As much as I loved Mulberry before, I think I might love them just a wee bit more now!

Dirty Saturday!

FizzyT — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:57:19 +0000

The Saturday’s are a girl band, and there is one who looks a bit like Sienna Miller, and that is why they are famous. The one who looks like Sienna is called Mollie King. I’m not sure if she is as annoying, but it probably comes close. Still, the Saturdays are very popular, even if noone knows what they do. When I say noone knows, I think I mean noone cares. Not true; I expect people do care, but they are little people who are under the age of about 10, which is the target audience for most pop stars these days. And yes, I am feeling very old today. I was at least 14 when I discovered U2 (I have since “undiscovered” them, you’ll be glad to know).

Anyway, I quite like this tee that young Millie or is it Mollie is wearing with a few tears and the slogan “Dirty Blonde”. It has that dual meaning which lifts it a little out of the “girl in t-shirt” category to the upper realms of “quite nice looking girl in funny t-shirt”. I think this is progress.

Karl v Karl

FizzyT — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:32:02 +0000

Karl Lagerfeld is popping up all over the shop (the best ones, naturally) at the moment. First there was a line in New York for Macy’s, and now his eponymous Karl label has been released in Europe. Net-a-Porter has an amazing interview of him, being interviewed by himself, which almost makes me wonder if he has a sense of humour. But surely not, I must be mistaken. It’s been a tough day.

The pieces that make up the collection are pretty racy. Lots of faux leather and biker chic, together with little Karl-like touches, such as some big collars and fingerless leather gloves. And of course the t-shirts, bags and other whatnots with little Karls printed on them.

I rather like this t-shirt with the silhouette of the designer. It’s very Karl. And very, um Very. I expect we’ll all be wearing them before ling, like the minions of Karl that we surely all are.

Taking the Mickey?

FizzyT — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:54:57 +0000

Big news today is that Mickey Mouse has hijacked Joy Division’s beautiful (if a little weird) artwork from their ”Unknown Pleasures” album. Naughty little rodent. Anyway, Joy Division purists are up in arms at the alleged theft at the pinching of their special wiggly lines, and drummer Stephen Morris has weighed into the argument saying “I was quite angry when I first saw it. No one asked us. They’re trading off the band and our album cover. I don’t like the design at all. It’s horrible.” And indeed he has a point. What’s Mickey doing looking all pimply?

Originally, the blurb on the Disney tee gave reference to it’s inspiration, stating that”…..inspired by the iconic sleeve of Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’ album, this Waves Mickey Mouse Tee incorporates Mickey’s image within the graphic of the pulse of a star. That’s appropriate given few stars have made bigger waves than Mickey!” however, this has now been removed from the website, as too many grumpy fans complained, presumably. And maybe they thought it would be better all round if they didn’t draw attention to the ripped offness of the design.

The t-shirts have now sold out, making Disney very joyful indeed. They might be taking the Mickey is it a joyful decision?