WATCH OUT NOW !

MS : Market Scouts
RD : Random DUDE on the street
Location : Harlem, NYC
(fictional)


RD: (Walks on the sidewalk towards MS and Sings) "I said a hip hop a hippie
a hippie to the hip hip hop, a you don't stop the rockin' till the bang man woogie......."

MS : Um, sorry to interrupt you , but do you happen to have the time?

RD : (Replies excitedly) Well, it's about G*D damn time someone asked me for the time 'round here. I've got this HOT watch yesterday and I just can't stop sweatin' it....

MS: (laughs and says) Ooookaaaay, well um, DO YOU have the time ?

RD: (Rolls up his sleeve, then fogs and polishes his watch,
Puts the watch to MS's face and yells) BAM ! in yo' face lil' mamma, check it out.

MS: (Jumps up and says). Oh my goodness! that's such a cool watch.
Where did you get it?

RD: Oh, this company called FLUD WATCHES. They make really dope watches for
men, I'm talkin' 'bout some of the coolest ones you'll see out there.
You should check out their website!. Oh Oh Oh, and the playlist
on the site, Ohhhh man....it's SICK...makes you wanna get up and dance!
(checks out MS from top to bottom and says to her ) Well ummmm anyway, why don't you make a little tiiiiime fo' me and we go get a drink or something, hmmm?

MS: (Rolls her eyes, raises one eyebrow, looks down at her wrist and says)....Pssshhhh Puhleez, I OBVIOUSLY don't have the time for you (pun intended!).

RD: Wha Chu talkin' 'bout Willis ? (then walks away as he imitates Rick James and sings)" That was Cold Blooded ".

THE END !

Two of my favorite watches from FLUD WATCH ( Awesome name too , right?)

BAG THIS !....CREATIVE SHOPPING BAGS.

In order to attract consumers, marketing and Ad agencies have put their thinking caps on.
Forget about the ginormous store logo prints on shopping bags.

The focus has shifted and the goal is to get eye popping reactions with a comedic undertone. If you think about it, you'll notice that a sense of humor and creativity are now the essential factors in attracting attention and staying in the consumers mind.
.....(just like a classic good joke).

Think about this. How many times have you caught yourself chatting with friends about an awesome packaging concept or a funny commercial?

....My bet is tons of times. Back in the days commercials were sooooo blah, right?

Thank goodness for change.

While browsing through the web I came across some very interesting items.
I wanted to share these eye popping , head turning, double taking, and off course super cool shopping bags that are sure to have people talking.

These are the kind of bags you fold then save under your mattress, lol.
To the marketing pros, I say - Mission accomplished !....sure got my attention.

Nail Bitter shopping bag . Source - Flickr.com


Gun shopping bag. Source - 13gb.com

Bikini shopping bag, a.k.a "Wishful thinking bag". Source - adrants.com

ROBOTICA

   Remember the JETSONS ( The Future inspired cartoon with Rosie the Robot ) ?

That's what comes to mind when looking at the accessories. Designers are really "OUT THERE" you guys. I say a little too out there.

   Is this really what people are going to be wearing? I think these beautiful, impressive pieces are better off on the runway or a museum somewhere.

I mean, look at the SHOES ! especially the Gianfranco Ferre and Alexander Mc Queen . I officially call these the "Watch me fall on my face" shoes. Yes they look Fierce, but how functional are they ? ..... I wonder.

NOW ZIP IT !!!

Well, I guess Zipper manufacturers are real busy these days considering the fact that THE EXPOSED ZIPPER is the harware piece of the season . I mean, It literally dominated the Spring/Summer 09' runways. It's even seen in delicate intimate apparel pieces. Who would have thought?
Designers obviously had alot of fun with this concept......... the zipper brooch, the zipper wine bottle ....are you kidding me ?.......VERY COOL !

Find the best zipper looks in Proenza Schouler, Phillip Lim and Versace.

WHAT'S OUR LOOK ?

After analyzing runways and retailers season after season,I can't help but wonder about this generation and what fashion represents today. Think back to our past decades .I'm sure you've noticed how each decade has a certain "look", am I right?

For example, The Victorian era. It represented etiquette and was all about beautiful, breathtaking (literally) corsetry. Also think about the freedom and glamour of the flappers in the 30's and 40's ,the (puff puff pass) hippies of the 70's and their
Flower power prints (cough cough).Oh and the 80's, ahhh the birth of Hip-Hop ...Music Great ! Fashion sense - highly questionable! You know you want to laugh whenever you come acrossa photo of yourself in the 80's ( not that the 70's were any better) .Oh, the horror !

Well anyways, what I wanted to point out was our generation in today's world.
The first decade of the 21st century.What the heck are we about? What's our "Look"?
I can tell you one thing , it's definitely all over the place, just like we are.

I guess it's safe to say that it's about innovative hybrids.We are borrowing elements from past decades and merging it with the future. See it in cars, see it in food, see it colors, people, cultures, see it in FASHION ! Now, 2010 is right around the corner and before you know it we will be entering a new decade.....I can't wait to see what's in store for us.

Considering this economy's death-bed condition,the black garbage bag dress will probably become the "Key" item.Buy stock in HEFTY !.... I kid, I kid.

Check out some examples Below.


Amelia Earhart Goes Glam.
Hybrid 1 -(Modern Aviation ?)


Hybrid 2 - Party or Lounge? You decide .


Hybrid 3 - Modern Tribal?


Hybrid 4- Xray fashion. Faux outerwear with intimate influences.
I don't know of a person who would wear this, but if you do, I say
RUN AWAY FROM THEM!