FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

Romance Was Born Designs Marvel-ous Looks For Australian Fashion Week [link]

The whimsical Australian designer duo, Romance Was Born, kicked off Australian Fashion Week with a super-heroic collection for Spring/Summer 2013, sponsored by no other than Marvel Comics. With a collection that includes a tangible incarnation of Jack Kirby’s famous Kirby Krackle (comprised of textured beads and baubles) floating on a cosmic purple and charcoal ensemble, the Romance Was Born x Marvel Comics collaboration is truly a walking work of art.

Straying away from the blatant iconography and overuse of superhero emblems, Romance Was Born raised the bar for the fusion of fashion and comics, utilizing a mix of both comic and couture techniques to create high fashion looks inspired by Jack Kirby and the creators of Marvel Comics. These 25 looks feature anatomical trompe-l’œil prints, textured embellishments, halftone patterns, and colorful motifs of Marvel’s finest making cameo appearances throughout the collection.

Although the fashion may be a bit audacious for everyday wear, these looks provide a great style guide in how to add a touch of comic-inspired glamor into your wardrobe, from jewel-toned color coordination to structured silhouettes to bold prints.

Check out the Romance Was Born x Marvel Comics fashion collection on ComicsAlliance!

Coco Rocha’s Daring Do photo shoot, for Vogue US [circa May 2008]

• Catwoman: ensemble by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana; shoes by Christian Louboutin for Rodarte.
• Batman: zippered leather-and-cashmere suit by Rick Owens
• Poison Ivy: Swarovski embellished dress by Nina Ricci
• Dawnstar: sequined dress by Dior Haute Couture
• Silver Surfer: privé silk dress by Armani

photos: Craig McDean

Panther glasses, Givenchy (Fall 2011), $574-640.

These cat-eyed frames are fit for Selina Kyle.

Plus, the little panthers resting on the temples totally remind me of Catwoman’s cat-shaped pistol in the 1960’s Batman series:

Diamond Mask sunglasses, by Linda Farrow x Walter Van Beirendonck, $231.68 each.

For hiding our identities and protecting our eyes from UV rays :)