L.A. Runway Reports: Agent Provocateur and Morphine Generation
We loved the baby pink cardigan worn with petite bow pasties, a light grey corset with a pale pink bow, and the electric blue fishnets. Our favorite bathing suit was the "Handy Bikini," in green with metallic red handprints on the private areas. Always tongue in chic; AP puts on a sexy, smart show.
Front Row Faces: Cher ("I loved everything in the show," she told us as she was rushed backstage by a phalanx of security guards), Kiera Chaplin, Kimberly Stewart, Anthony Kiedis (cheering for model girlfriend Heather, who walked in the show), Booth Moore, stylist Nina Tahash, Rose Apodaca, Laurie Pike, jewelry designer Loree Rodkin, Rebecca de Mornay, Saks Fifth Avenue's Michael Fink, Nony Tochterman of Petro Zillia, Carmen Electra (in a Marc Jacobs dress and Christian Louboutin shoes) who told us: "My very first time I found out about the Agent Provocateur store was through my husband, Dave Navarro. He took me there and bought my Christmas present. It was handcuffs and a whip with pink rhinestones. I've been addicted ever since. It is so sexy and stylish. What else does Electra find provocative? "These days, people are so much more comfortable with their sexuality than when I first started out in this business. I remember when I was doing MTV; they thought I was way too sexy. They were constantly making me wear more clothes. Then Britney Spears did her videos. It's interesting how the times have changed. More and more people are into lingerie and being sexy." Christina Aguilera (in a Vivienne Westwood coat) came with her husband Jordan Bratman. "I loved the leopard bikini. I've been a fan for years of Agent Provocateur. But I'm in love with my new shoes." Aguilera lifted up her leg to show off her black platforms. "They're Rochas. They are my favorite thing that I have right now. "
Morphine Generation Anarchy in the U.S.A. Punk is alive and kicking at LA Fashion Week. Designer Erik Hart's Morphine Generation Smashbox Studios debut would have made Sid and Nancy proud. Attention Avril Lavigne and members of Good Charlotte: Morphine G has all the stovepipe jeans you'll need for the next 10 years of the Vans Warped Tour. In addition to skintight black denim, there were military-inspired double breasted pea coats with antique brass buttons, tee-shirts with silver and gold skull prints, and a cream silk cashmere distressed cable-knit sweater that's already been ripped and torn for you, so no need to risk the mosh pit for that battered beauty look. Our favorite pieces were the Scottish plaid cloaks with detachable hoods-perfect for a stroll down Melrose to buy some Manic Panic hair dye.
Front Row Faces: Jason Davis (Brandon's brother) in a gold Rolex and a diamond teddy pair pendant, Anthony Kiedis (in a leopard print "Rockstyle" baseball cap snagged from the Louis Verdad gift bag), Luis Barajas of Flaunt, Booth Moore, and Laurie Pike, who told us: "I would totally buy what I call the bubble-butt pleated miniskirt. It was also a kick to see tartans, which very few people in LA are doing. Everyone was lusting after the rubber boots because, as every season, it rained and the pools of water damaged many a Manolo."
PETER DAVIS
