In keeping with our ode to ‘Walking Dead,’ this week’s playlist is all about an epic undead soundtrack.
Because, let’s face it, zombies may have a taste for braaaiiinnns, but they can also have great taste in music!

It’s the End of the World as We Know It – R.E.M.

Time is Running Out – Muse

Zombie – The Cranberries

Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

And what zombie playlist could possibly be complete without…

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Uh-oh. Do you hear that distinct leg dragging?
That scary groaning?
Don’t just stand there… bust a move!

 Bring on the Remix!

Heads Will Roll Mini Mix 2010 by Chedda Da Shredda

What are your fav remixs this week? 

I’ve finally had a chance to do a blog on the grandiose sounds of Florence + the Machine!

Florence + the Machine is fronted by a head strong and completely unconventional Florence Welch. With her wild costumes and funky hair I consider Florence the indie/folk version of Karen O.  

Florence + the Machine’s musical magic spawns from the layering of various sounds and instruments in experimental ways. Echoing beats made on large drums (or the walls of the studio that Florence actually beats herself for the recordings) are paired with the haunting tone of Florence’s voice resonating through space to make powerful music, which I’ve become enamored with.

 Within the chaos of Florence’s music videos you can get a glimpse of her mighty presence and really feel her musical passion through her lyrics. Watch and enjoy….

 You’ve Got the Love

Dog Days Are Over

Just as I was musing over my lack of fashion bizzzz this week, I received an email from a colleague and friend from Pratt, John Renaud. John studied fashion design with me and was always leaving me with my jaw to the floor, impressed with his designs and artwork.

John was always and still is ready and willing to put himself out on the line of avant garde in terms of fashion. I learned the first year of school with him that for the sake of an amazing collection, John will challenge himself to the point of utter madness. (I might add that this is not meant by any means to be negative, as one of the perks of being an artist is that madness = new ideas and good work!)

While in New York City, John interned for Laura Moore, Christian Joy, Gary Graham, and Daniel Vosovic. John is actually how I got my internship at Christian Joy! He was an intern and then first design assistant, working on both Christian Joy’s line of clothing and her costumes for Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s.

Yesterday, when John emailed me about the launch of his new website, and of the release of his costumes in a new music video, and concert dates for the Peaches, I couldn’t think of any better a way to get the word out about his work than by posting a blog for all of our followers to read!

John has accomplished so much already that it gives me the chills to think of the future, and I have to remind you that John Renaud graduated from design school in May 2009, only a few months ago.

Although I was there throughout the entire process of John’s thesis collection for our senior fashion show at Pratt, it still blows me away every time I look at it. The pieces from the collection are truly amazing and display both his mastery of tailoring/craftsmanship as well as design and concept development.

I would, that is, if I were you, keep posted on John’s latest accomplishments, because exactly how far this emerging fashion designer will go is yet to be seen.

I kiss you once I’ll kiss you twice
I kiss you once I’ll kiss you twice
I kiss you once I’ll kiss you twice
and I get the shivers cause you’re cold as ice

About a year ago, I was in search of a new fashion internship in New York. I found a position on a team of design student interns under the lead of designer Christian Hultquist, who creates outrageous costumes for Karen O, lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s and all-around rock star.

Christian is a long-time buddy of Karen’s and is known for creating Karen O’s look. As you see below, Karen O’s style is a mix of everything but the kitchen sink!

As one of the force of interns working to create these costumes, I did everything from hot glue a million studs on a leather jacket to sew a plastic aviator cap. One time we spent the week putting together a cape of cut out and studded hands.

The coolest part about being an intern is that you get to work under a genius that actually has her creations all over the media. You can really see what it’s like to have projects go from the drawing board to national news… and above all the hand cape was on stage at Lollapalooza!

Christian Hultquist used her newfound fame as a stylist and designer to create her own line of clothing, Christian Joy. This line is Karen O inspired but with its own totally Christian twist that is wearable, punky, and spunky.

At first glance, I didn’t consider dressing rock stars as such an intriguing and involved job. However, I have a new found respect for the amount of work Christian has put into this woman’s career and how much trust Karen has in her!