I really adore some of the Maison Martin Margiela dresses, they go back with vintage oriental twist. The trademark masks - as usual - are visually beautiful. I like this collection more than the Spring couture collection, I think it has more soul, and definitely more wearable.

It seems that less and less designer interested in making Couture, and some may say it is slowly going to an end. This I must agree, even the Couture master like Christian Lacroix went bankrupt, the struggle to finding clients, often the richest of the richs, are getting so hard. And there are some Couture lines are going downhill (this season: Valentino/ most obvious in my opinion). Funny thing is, Dolce & Gabbana kept their Alta Moda exclusively private for their clients, but the leaked photos show that it is completely disappointed (for example, what is this? couture cow girl?), and maybe that's the reason it's private.

But there are still gems, I know, Christian Dior by Raf Simons. I'm begin to think that Raf is more suitable for Dior than Galliano (I still love both!). From a Jil Sander genius, we thought he couldn't represent Dior because minimalism is in his blood, but look at what he did now:

In my sketchbook: 

Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2010 by John Galliano

Lately I've been watching Sebastian Stan's movies hie hie. I like him so much. Since it's summer break I have time to go out more and I'm extremely happy. What plans do you have for summer?

Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 2013

I said I'm gonna have new illustration style? Here is it, though it doesn't look so different from the old ones, but I'm sure it will change from time to time. I don't draw exactly pose from runway anymore. I will try to come out with new poses, try to draw boys, learn anatomy (eventhough fashion illustration is all about long legs but then again I want to try different styles).

My blog is going slow lately because I didn't have time. I was busy with school work and my university applications. Though I still spending time stay up very late to watch movies or reading manga. I don't even want to go outside, I don't like meeting people in the 35°C weather, I made good friends with my air conditioner to be honest, when will sunny season end?

Ulyana Sergeenko Couture FW 2012

It's been raining for a whole week. It's not that bad, I'm actually quite enjoy the cold, and I don't even go outside. Coldplay's songs suddenly so fit with this weather like a match made in heaven.

Also I'm going to watch Pacific Rim this Tuesday and I can't wait because Rinko Kikuchi - I've been following her since her remarkable Chieko from Babel.