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It or Miss: Denim cut-off shorts worn with tights

Shorts + Tights (as seen on the street) Not So Good… It designer Alexander Wang started the runway to real way trend of designer cut-off shorts worn in a neo- grunge, yet very glam way, and boy those denim shorts flew off the racks at the sample sale. And yes, we both reported and loved the look, as pictured left.   The Wang version works because the shorts are really not that short and more roomy, in a boyfriend fit kind of cool. The tights are dark and monochromatic which makes the leg appear longer, more slender, and edgy in a modern way. But then there are the girls on the street, as pictured above…   First off, only

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Grunge Fashion: Part Deux…

Coffee Beans and Warm Leatherette Grunge Fashion: Part Deux, Coffee Beans and Warm Leatherette- it's all about designer Glam Grunge Seattle had it. Marc Jacobs put it on the fashion map. Kurt Cobain gave way to Kate Moss, and the early 90's are a lifetime away. Well, except in the land of the unwashed, granola-with-a-toke dudes and dudesses where it possibly never went away. Grunge is back in a big fashion way! This time it's glam grunge, if you will. More Alexander Wang with a dash of Balenciaga inspiration rather than a thrift shop overkill of fill-your-bag-for-five-bucks at the Haggle ‘N Hoard. Modern grunge one-ups the thrift shop rag version and is more about well-honed vintage mixed with good design

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Alexander Wang (video)

Share | Alexander Wang - Fall winter 2008- fashion show (video) Alexander Wang (video) Alexander Wang - Fall Winter 2008Glam grunge inspired fashion show ??

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