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If any of these stylized creations came towards me in a dark alley, I’d run for my life. There is something about each image that evokes a sense of fear, but since terror can mimic falling in love (pulse races, chills pursue, quickened breath, a locked stare, paralyzing fear and if your lucky, a false sense of bravery), it is no wonder that I am completely mad for these 10 creepy collections.
Alexander McQueen - Fall 2009
Alexander McQueen sent an amazing collection down the runway for Fall ‘09 and any of them, especially miss umbrella-head, would have been right at home among the residents of Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Gareth Pugh - Spring 2007
The stunning geometry of this Gareth Pugh Spring ‘07 paralyzes me by conjuring up terrifying imagery of Lewis Carroll’s The Jabberwocky.
Maison Martin Margiela - Spring 2009
The faceless creature that graced Maison Martin Margiela Spring ‘09 runway could have been that freaky little dead girl coming out from the well in The Ring.
Christian Dior - Spring 2006
Rather than garbs fit for royalty, the Spring ‘06 Christian Dior show featured garments worthy of a religious madman spreading Christianity, post Dark Ages.
Alexander McQueen - Spring 2001
If a runway show taking place in an insane asylum wasn’t creepy enough, for Spring ‘01 Alexander McQueen hit the nail square on its head by sending out this beautiful dress and tapping into our latent Hitchcock induced ornithophobia.
Gareth Pugh - Fall 2008
The looks from Gareth Pugh’s Fall ‘08 runway show induces childhood fears by reminding me of the Wicked Witch of the West’s castle guards in the Wizard of Oz.
Comme Des Garcons - Fall 2005
Comme Des Garcons’ Fall ‘05 show felt like a delicate after-death moment similar to the scary, solemn sweetness that was created in the séance from Beetlejuice.
Alexander McQueen - Fall 2007
This artistically crafted piece from Alexander McQueen’s Fall ‘07 show swept across a red sand pentagram in lieu of a traditional runway and evoked the same kind of spine-tingling chills as the presence of a medieval torture device.
Gareth Pugh - Fall 2007
With alien-esque skin and transparent futuristic textiles, Fall ’07’s Gareth Pugh collection had a very eerie Marilyn Manson moment circa The Dope Show.
Comme Des Garcons - Spring 2008
Stephen King’s It forever changed the reputation of clowns from friendly smile-makers to nightmare factories. Comme Des Garcons’ Spring ‘08 show delighted in the unassuming terror of clowns like the legendary Pennywise.
What creepy collections do you love and which ones just scare you?
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Weren’t planning on doing Halloween this year, but plans have changed and you don’t want to be just another Lady in the sea of Gagas? No worries, using pieces mostly from your own closet, here are 5 fashion-friendly costume ideas.
Beyonce - Single Ladies
Wardrobe: Black body suit (chop the right arm off) and black heels
Key Peices: Two brave friends to be the back up dancers
Bonus Point: Sell it with some actual choreography
Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 Model
Wardrobe: Layered pieces of houndstooth, opaque tights and a head scarf
Key Peices: White face make-up and huge red lips
Bonus Point: Perfect that runway walk and be sure to pose a lot
Karl Lagerfeld
Wardrobe: Tight black suit, high-collared white shirt and major accessories
Key Peices: White hair wig tied into a low ponytail and stiff posture
Bonus Point: Practice the accent and bitchy comments to really sell it
Holly Golightly - Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Wardrobe: Black evening dress, evening gloves and lot’s of jewelry
Key Pieces: Styling your hair just right and the old-fashioned cigarette holder
Alternative: Skip the cigarette and opt for large sunglasses and to go breakfast
The Devil wears Prada
Wardrobe: Your most fashionably chic ensemble
Key Pieces: Devil horns and a tail
Bonus Point: Actually wearing Prada
Need more ideas, check out Threadbanger for a ton of creative DIY Halloween costumes. Will you be wearing a stylish halloween costume this October? Share your pictures with us in the Idstyle Facebook Group.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has worn many hats; child star, rehab teen, comback actress, blockbuster movie producer and now director. In the “here today, gone tomorrow” world of Hollywood, Drew has managed to tap into that elusive “staying power” and as with any lasting celebrity she keeps us entertained with her fashion choices.
Uptown - Drew Barrymore
Midtown - Drew Barrymore
Downtown - Drew Barrymore
East Side - Drew Barrymore
West Side - Drew Barrymore
Drew has dressed Uptown, Midtown, Downtown, East Side and West Side, but which style do you think suits her the best… You Say?
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