NUDITY: Art or Pornography?

So the question is in constant rotation...When does nudity become pornographic in its content?
Picasso's Les Demoiselles D'Avignon which translates to the prostitutes of Avignon street consists of naked women in Picasso's impressionistic distorted manner against a wall or perhaps a building. This painting is hung in the Museum of Modern Art here in New York where it's in high regards for it's contribution to the art community; and obviously because it's the Great Picasso's work.
However, on the other hand R.C Horsch's photography is considered to be pornographic. His work is bondage themed, with nude bodies in cages, a bit raunchy at times. But is raunchy necessarily pornographic? Personally I prefer Horsch's work to Picasso' not because I am a photographer, but because eventhough it's more in your face, it has so much more laying under the surface.
My question is, where does the separation become fact and who determines that?

Marc Jacobs

So I've recently noticed people's obsession with Marc Jacobs. I admit the man's a creative genius, however people have seem to lose sight of the Marc behind the Perry Ellis' Kurt Cobain inspired line that got him fired in 1993. I think it's beautiful that his career has heightened since then, however I am one of those old-hearted fans.
I loved the grunge era, and I still transfer some of those elements into my daily routine, I think an oversize sweater should be an essential for every female, and fashion forward male.
I must admit, Marc Jacobs has become a penthouse, get-a-way home and household name, with his own labels as well as being the Creative Director at Louis Vuitton. However, I'm standing in the back of his show hoping that he won't forget where he's coming from, and incorporate some of this grunge background in his future endeavours.
For the Spring 2008 Marc by Marc Jacobs for Men featured a knitted Cardigan, that should've been a women's item, because I purchased it. And it gave the female form a certain contour that although it was draggy, it still showed that there's a female under there.
The rules of fashion say that short people shouldn't wear lenghty clothing because it makes them look shorter. However, in street wear fashion that rule has it's exceptions.
Keep in mind my fashion forward individuals, although there's rules to fashion, don't be subjected by them. Bend them if need be, because individuals are never collective.

Re-revolution of the pantsuit

Yves Saint Laurent, the father of androgyny would be proud of this years fall collections. The pants-suit seem to have made an extravagant comeback, with looks ranging from the wide leg high waist to the boot cut low rise to mid-waist skinnies. The pants suit gallivanting on runways ranging from Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, D&G, Derek Lam and the new YSL, would make Laurent smile in his grave.

Yves Saint Laurent

Boy by Band of Outsiders

Derek Lam

Dolce & Gabbana

Artist of the Month

Our choice for this month, and our first artist feature; is Kingdom.
Kingdom is a DJ from Brooklyn, New York. His sound is club/hip-hop with a dash of electro. He's an up and coming artist, and his stage presence is amazing. When Kingdom takes the stage, it's all his, he dances and his energy is mesmerizing.
His logo is a diamond cube embedded with himself as a cartoon character.
Kingdom has hosted parties all over the states and has spilled over in the United Kingdom. Go pick up his second volume mixtape.




This was initially suppose to be a single feature, but somewhere in mid-stream, Robot developed a fascination with Lady Gaga. So we decided to make this a double feature.
The 22 year old upper east side native, is a dance-pop phenomenon with a look that's futuristic-glam. She's not only a performer, but she also designs most of her outfits. This girl is THE fag-hag, with muses ranging from Cyndi Lauper to Andy Warhol.
She's a very talented individual, and she learned piano at the age of four, by ear; and wrote her first ballad at 13yrs old. She writes songs for the Pussy Cat Dolls, and has been asked to write for a series of Interscope artists.
When asked about fame, Gaga says, “The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous,” she explains. “Pop culture is art. It doesn’t make you cool to hate pop culture, so I embraced it and you hear it all over The Fame. But, it’s a sharable fame. I want to invite you all to the party. I want people to feel a part of this lifestyle.”

In my bag

There are certain items that should always be in every female purse. Foundation is a must; I personally prefer a mineral based foundation, because it doesn't clog your pores as much as a liquid based one would. Eyeliner to lift the eyes, a gel eyeliner has a more satin feel, and it lasts all day. Moisturizer is necessary to give the face a glow from the inside. A blush to give contour to the cheeks. Lipstick to get lip attention, or a conditioner for shine as well as to make your lips kissable. Now the law of attraction are through the sense of smell, so dash on some perfume ladies, and remember subtly is the best seduction tactic.

Euro-men or Ameri-men

European men maintain their charm in fine suits, women to adorn their arm and wine to savor each moment. Je ne sais coi reeks on them like the cologne they apply so diligently. Europe pays attention to men's fashion, which could be the primary reason they're eye candy; and I have a sweet tooth. I was watching Alfie just the other day, and Jude Law gave me insight on the Euro-man's way of life. Clothes tailored to perfection and ready to wear for Euro-men are like the polo button-ups that American men wear on a daily basis.
American men are more concerned about comfort as opposed to trends. Slacks and a blazer are just about how dressy an American man is willing to go. Khakis are more the everyday look for the Ameri-man, he doesn't put much thought into what to wear or how it fits his body type. It's a clear choice for me, the Euro-man is a lover, he thinks about his appearances and as shallow as that maybe, I'm floating at this level with no fear of drowning in the depth that everyone wants to swim in.

EURO-man




AMERI-man

Retro vs. Vintage?

Is there really a difference between the two? And if there is what is the difference.

VS.

Originality

Can originality ever be overdone?
This is a question I'm forever phased with, when people like Andre Leon Talley of Vogue wears floor-length capes, he's very exaggerated, simplicity is a thing of last century. It seems to me that Andre Leon's motto is "the bigger the better." After all the man is bigger than life, as he stands at 6'4 and 310pounds.
Heatherette's Richie Rich's exaggerated make-up and the use of Amanda Le pore(the tranny) on his runways, are a bit what can I say? Heatherette-esque, their style is incomprehensible, and unable to duplicate.
Michael Alig who's known for throwing the best underground club parties, has a certain a look that I would call a fashionable clown. He's a risk taker, in every sense of the word and he isn't concerned about what's the new trend, or what's fashion; because he sets his own rules.
Let me go very underground and refer to Akeem Bazar of Brooklyn New York, who is very club-kid meets thrift. The man wears a dress and a wig, and hey that's just what he does; from the ghetto neighbourhoods to the trendy tribeca; Akeem will wear whatever he feels like.
The question is then left, can originality reach a peak to where it becomes tacky? You tell me.