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Stylespiration: without the hard edge

The reputation of leather is usually one of hardness. It's worn with studs and zips and dark dies, not soft little roses and pastel tones. And never has that been truer than with pieces like leather harnesses, usually fetishist and edgy. But as we've reiterated in recent posts all that is changing - and I couldn't have come up with a more perfect example, and more perfect styling inspiration, than this pictorial featuring Malgosia Bela. Taking the leather harness into a place of femininity and softness, it features leather pieces by Naza Yousefi that have been gracefully arranged with flowers by Hiden Floral Design. Kudos to Sarah Richardson for some truly beautiful and forward-thinking styling.

I enjoy how artfully the dainty gestures are espoused with the festishwear trend---brilliant!

Maurie and Eve A/W '11 Look Book

Like the clothes but loves the rings...though many thanks for the green Victorian drape neck, the perfect backdrop for that fab ring cluster.

Sasha Pivovoarova for Free People

If hippy Aline Weber wasn't enough for you, then maybe hippy Sasha Pivovoarova will satisfy. More shots from Free People, Sasha frolics (gorgeously, I may add) in tiered boho skirts and spacious wide-leg pants.

Kate Moss: Vogue Japan

It's almost as if Kate Moss never changes. She slinks away from the spotlight for months at a time, and then every so often returns as if to prove she's still got what it takes to create a stunning editorial. This one is from the May 2011 issue of Vogue Japan: a George Cortina-styled mix of sparkling couture gowns contrasted by bare feet and pared-back makeup.

More sexy images... there's definitely a theme developing here for the fall. I really like the conversation being had between these images and the fetish wear discussed in earlier posts. Another sexual revolution? We shall see.

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Tags: Kate Moss,Vogue Japan,NSFW,George Cortina,Mert & Marcus

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STEFANO and the bell sleeve

STEFANO PILATI

Intimate moments in the life of Georgina S

Earlier this year I penned an update within the magnifying glass I'd previously taken to the role of fashion and nudity. Dubbing it 'fashion and erotica' I spoke of an evolution of the fusion of the two arts, an evolution that would move us away from displays of nudity that came packaged in a raw, high-contrast, Terry Richardson-esque format and would instead move us towards fashion and nudity sitting side-by-side, each as relevant as the other, and each conveying a sense of feeling. Nudity and fashion as sensuality, if you will. And to some degree that has happened. The overblown, hipster style has had its day, and while it lingers what has instead come to be appreciated is something softer, something with far more intimacy, something akin to what you'll find within the pages of the latest edition of Tank magazine.

Mmmm...pasty!

PUMA: not just for tracksuit pants

If you weren't aware that PUMA have some covetable designer collaborations with the likes of Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan on their shelves, then perhaps now is the time to be introduced to them. Available at PUMA's concept stores, the winter drop includes Chalayan's brightly hued yoga wear, graphic printed leggings, and cool accessories; while the McQueen 'Entwine' running shoes are some of the most stylish you could ever hope to find. PUMA enlisted the aid of Zanita Whittington to capture their designer collaboration pieces into a sporty-chic look book.