different kinds of porn (the fashion edition) -

a quick and belated post to remind us all that fashion

is a favorite form of porn.

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first up : what giambattista valli did for moncler gamme rouge

(the "red line" of the ski company)

for spring,

and how you bring the season to puffa jackets:

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and if silk roses aren't your thing,

how about feathers and chains?

the accessories at gareth pugh's women's show in paris

pretty much upstaged the clothing itself:

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and let's not forget a moment of silence

for one of fashion's greatest porn photographers,

mr. irving penn,

who passed, but left us with his stunning legacy:

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and a more modern moment,

from the mcqueen runway

(streamed live),

the "lobster claw" platform shoe:

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i view it as my duty to share the extreme with you, kiddos.

i hope you appreciate the artistry and the artisans

who make up this dreamy stuff.

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and grr and avec wanted to add their favorite recent find:

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beauty's where you find it.

vogue.

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