MAGIC @ ChinaShop
[ 14 September 2009 ]
As most of you are aware, a couple of weeks ago I went to Las Vegas with ChinaShop magazine to experience the spectacle that is the MAGIC tradeshow. I had no idea what I was going to see, but thankfully, I had my trusty editor with me to show me the way! We had such a great time, going out for fabulous dinners, frolicking poolside & doing our best to hide from the 108°F temperatures!
Below are links to the pieces I wrote while I was there, on subjects ranging from shoegasms to Suge Knight & lycra-clad promotional girls!
Pyramid studs have been — & will continue to be — huge. I saw approximately one million different interpretations of the pyramid stud on a shoe while I was at MAGIC, but Dollhouse won out with this simple but fantastic platform heel…
As you would imagine, the style on display at MAGIC was pretty diverse & inspiring. The foremost fashion trade show features wholesalers from all across the United States, competing with one another for attention & of course, retailers’ money! I feel like I saw everything imaginable, from Lycra jumpsuit-clad promo girls to Suge Knight prowling the aisles. Here are a few examples of the looks exhibited. Who’s your favorite?
This is Las Vegas, after all, so it is never quite as simple as turning up to a show, watching someone perform, & leaving again. No, of course not. I stood at the side of the stage, in front of one of Busta’s personal bouncers who others affectionately referred to as “the big man”, & must have been at least 7 feet tall. To my left was Suge Knight, who could also be nicknamed “the big man”, but for very different reasons. He stood emotionless behind over sized shades, seemingly there to soak up the atmosphere & nothing more.
These wallets are incredible in their simplicity. They come in a range of designs, from Air Mail envelopes to postcards, newsprint, subway maps & comic book panels, & are pretty much indestructible. Made from microfiber — like those impossible to destroy express mail envelopes — they’re tear-resistant & water-resistant as well as being recyclable.
Love & love & love,
Tags: consumption Follow me on Twitter! Listen to my latest podcast! Love & Sequins 9: Manifesting & magic-making!
FYI, the Hotel link isn’t working… nice to see you’re back to teh interwebz, though!
Oops, haha, they pushed the date on it. Let’s just pretend you never saw the link in the first place ;D
Woohoo, she lives! Hey, baby!
That Busta Rhymes gig sounds nuts, and I’m loving the cool wallets.
Oh my god. Those pyramid shoes are teh sex! I definitely know what I’m blowing b-day cash on soon. Also, I kind of dig the switch ring concept. Also, I think I know what I’m getting my Canadian sister in law as a xmas stocking gift now, too come to think of it. Thanx for the awesome coverage as usual.
That picture of you sitting on the hotel bed with your laptop is awesome! You’re like an ultra badass neon pink version of Carrie Bradshaw & I love it ;D
Welcome back! I love those envelope wallets! So me
Welcome back to the interwebz! Those shoes are so amazing that I think I may pass out right now. Or head out to go shopping. Either way.
ooh those shoes are crazy amazing. haha i look like you in the laptop pic right now except nowhere near as glamorous and wearing pyjamas.
xx
Godlesscupcake — You are so welcome.
Vanessa M. — HAHA, thank you!
Alzy — Me too, I think it’s the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Miss Peregrin — I do love shoes. MAGIC was kind of like torture in that you couldn’t really buy anything. But at least most of it will be instore next year!
Hannah — I hope your posture isn’t as bad as mine :D
Neat! Those shoes are so amazing!
where have you been girl!?
I’ve never lusted after a wallet before in my life until reading this article… those things are rad!
Where in gods name can I buy those shoes?? They’re amazing
corinne — I took a holiday from the neenernet for my birthday! It was great but I am BACK, BABY!
Jessie Ngaio — I know! Me too! They are amazing. Such a brilliant idea, & for some reason that envelope style REALLY appeals to me, more than words can say. Totally rad.
Lauren — Haha, which ones? The studded ones by Dollhouse? The Pleaser (sparkly!) ones are out now, but all the others will be instore in 2010. But I’m sure you could email Dollhouse & tell them you’re lusting over them, & to let you know when they start production!
Oooooh! I want to see the shoe article on Chinashop, but I keep getting an “error on page” message when I try to load it. Any ideas?