On the Road

I am dreaming of going on the road . . .a looong road trip through America and when I think of that I think luggage, particularly duffel bags - I think automatically of Filson . . .On the Road, on safari, to Sumba . . .  so wholesome and rugged.

Next time I am in the US that is first on my list - an oversized duffel with wheels (i can even fit into those things) . . . and these little duffels are not so shabby either . . . see boys do have all fun . . .after all Filson is for fishing and hunting and the great outdoors. . . 

Charles Peterson who is known for his photographs of the Seattle rock scene in the 80's and 90's (yes, GRUNGE) did a series in the Filson factory (Filson is from Seattle). 

Corto Cassette . . . play now.

Yes, I pranced around with a patent bubble gum orange one during Paris fashion week in March and I rocked up in Rome for bvlgari with a gold lame one . .. Gabe has just dropped the grand news that this baby is going to be available in pink nappa . .. I already have mine on hold, so does Princess Nantaya (n'tui) . . . I absolutely cannot wait to pick mine up this fall . . . did I mention it comes in many many different colours, you can almost have one for everyday of the week. I love that John Lin uses the Lemon one . . .

For those who do not know, Corto Moltedo is the very hot, coveted luxury bags label by Gabrielcorto Moltedo, who's family owned Bottega Veneta before selling it a while back. Gabe has the legacy and definitely the savoir faire when it comes to bags.

Gabe in front of his shop

His flagship is in the Jardins du Palais Royale and there is a summer pop-up in the Galerie Lafayette. Gabe has a very loyal following . . .yours truly included . . I am the Corto ambassadress for Thailand after all (hit me up if you are in Thailand and want a bag or two). . . so I might be a little biased but you can't deny that the Cassettes rock. . . .

Once Upon a Time in Paris . . .Part IV- Blonde and Blonder

On one of the last days in Paris, Saloni and I became Blonde an Blonder . . after a morning at that essential Parisian stop Alaia. . .we managed to crawl to the Costes . . in our new shoes.  Sal has insisted that I load up her Flip footage - it will be here soon. . .The Costes at lunch during Fashion Week is great fun . . . not sure if our laughter and non-sensical conversations regarding the night before was so funny to anyone else though. 

That night was Galliano . . . I rounded up the girls, Susan gave Sal and I Blonde and Blonder bracelets (yes that is how retarded we were) and we arrived to the show which was far away greeted by the drum of aggressive of anti-fur protesters.  We were safe - no fur. I was not, as my new Alaias, hot as there were, did not aide with balance, I kind of just fell on the path walking to the show . . . Susan and Saloni LAUGHED(when they should have helped me up!).  Thank goodness for Lady Bunny showing up as she managed to diverge attention AWAY fron my horrendous fall. . . Like shows of the past, there was vodka at the entrance! The actual show was stunning. Leave it to John Galliano and of course Mr. de Betak . . so dreamy it was 

then the Fendi'O party after, we managed to kidnap Lara - Alex's ex assistant who was lugging around shades for everyone to try on for her L'Officiel story. . .Sal and Susan had a go too. . . 

Saloni and Susan

The Fendi party was about Mr. Lagerfeld and his boys . . .and of course Beth Ditto 

Beth Ditto

. . .our friend the beautiful and very talented Charlotte Stockdale styles Fendi so we where with her in Karl's section.  Love Charlotte and her assistant Katie :) 

Charlotte, Jim and Katie

Yes, Susan was funny that night - we all were I think - see pics . . .my shoes were not doing well though, did something to my circulation so but-for Susan's ice down my back, i would've fainted.

Me, Matteo and Susan

Susan and I

Saloni in Saloni dress

Susan in nsha and Anja Rubik

Derek Blasberg, Elisabeth Von Gutman and I

Great night though . . .was supposed to be my last night in Paris but there never is that . . .I mean it usually does not end so easily. . I always need a couple extra days. . .

Any Fun??

I also love the new video by Coconut Records - Any Fun - Jason Schwartzman in his own video filming the vid, Gonzo is in there too and so is Chloe Sevigny - but in the cutest role I've ever seen her in.

Does it not make you nostlagic or what??? No matter where you lived in the world - skateboards, ciggies, hula hoops, funny shades and cute and weird boys too - if you were into that kind of thing I guess. . . the effect is a kind of sadness, nostalgia and longing of some sort . . . but still happy . . . 

West Coast

Gene put some tracks on my computer some time ago, from a band called - Coconut Records - it's Jason Schwartzman's band.  It was love at first hearing - it is fantastic - mellow, cute and kind of nostalgic - a bit cheeky as well . . .

One of my favourite music videos EVER is the video for West Coast, with Mark Gonzales skating through Cologne and in a museum with Flavins and Opies . . . I will forever be a little skater girl . . . I love this video . . . . it's a couple years old now but still a classic . . . so right.



Kinda does make you wanna go to the West Coast . . . and yes, Gonzo is amazing.

Dreams of Kirkwood

So of course I am pining for the timbo's and yes, I shall get them. .. on the opposite end of the spectrum are these . . . .

Nicholas Kirkwood AW '09

I love what Nicholas Kirkwood does . .. elegant with an uber modern and sophisticated touch and they are totallly sexy - I can't wait to get my hands on these come September when in London.  Gotta loooove'em - the fantasy shoes.

Old School Bkk . . . the way it should be

I admit - I hyped it up - hyped it up BIG - Chotechitr as the best Thai restaurant ever, after much organising with the Entourage . . .well, Nat's that is . . .we made it across town . . .and Chotechitr was closed!  

Oops . . . we found another spot next to the old school mango and sticky rice place Gor Phanitch and thank goodness I was saved by the food. . . . really.

Nat and Vudi

A Thai delicacy that looks like macarons in soup!

Vudi and Tay

I just figured out that Tay does have his own show . .. it's called Gossip Girl and he is Chuck Bass . . .the Bangkok version of Chuck that is :)

then some exploring on Phra Athit Road. . . .

mini roti at the very old school Roti Mataba

RAMA VIII bridge

my fave little bar that pays homage to James Dean and Marilyn Monroe with Frozen cocktails - we had cream soda shakes . . .

Change of atmosphere was much needed . . . .