Playing Ruffian

There's something to be said about a fashion collection that doesn't have to be flashy or ostentatious to be beautifully effective.

Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian have a sophisticated, slighty androgynous label that channels Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich. Their Fall 2007 collection manifested a lot of simple silhouettes in fluid silk fabrics. The models trounced down the catwalk in simple hair, simple make-up, no jewelry and the best shiny, black opaque tights I've ever seen. It's nice to see a showcasing of clothing and not just the runway production.

Being a ruffian may have negative connotations, but most certainly not in the case!


* I'm in complete adoration of this piece! Still debating whether it's a long dress or a fitted tank tucked into a very high-waisted skirt -- though my sixth fashion sense is telling me it's the former.












I'm Lovin' it: Celebrities. Not the red-carpet kind, but the Vancouver gay bar kind. Saritz's birthday night Number #2 was filled with dancing, dancing and more dancing. And seeing (a very straight) Nate getting hit on left and right by fawning little boys wasn't too shabby, either.

I'm Over it: Girls who wear x-ray goggles on their head and plastic shorts with clear panels down the side out while on the town and think it's fashion. Take note, chick with the pink bob and aforementioned outfit last night.

Artist of the Day: The electronica band Metro Station out of Hollywood, California made up of Trace, Mason and Blake. Their track "California" is not only so very appropriate for me, it's also got this infectious hand-clapping mixed into the background synthesis that I can't help keeping up with.




www.myspace.com/metrostation





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