Chloe Sevigny is An Optical Illusion in Opening Ceremony

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Chloe Sevigny

Indie film darling Chloe Sevigny arrived at the HBO’s Girls series premiere in a dress by Opening Ceremony. According to the HBO site Girls takes “a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their early 20’s”. The cast is comprised of relatively unknown actresses and premieres April 15th.

I love that Ms. Sevigny takes risks because sometimes it pays off, it’s too bad that this gamble wasn’t a winner. I really want to like the dress because I love prints, but it’s so busy my eyes don’t know where to go – and that HBO backdrop isn’t helping. The busy blue, black, and yellow dress was a mirrored print that reminds me of those Rorschach tests. I just know there’s a subliminal message in there somewhere.

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I’m also disappointed by her hair and makeup. I know with a dress that busy you can’t go overboard make-up wise, but her hair is kind of distracting. I wish the dress itself fit her better too – the lumps and bumps are just not flattering.

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I respect the Big Love star as an actress and I’m always rooting for her. I think it’s because I associate her with my fond memories of the now-defunct magazine Sassy when she was an effervescent model who suddenly skyrocketed to a huge “it girl”.

Here’s some Sassy pictures of her in quintessential 90’s gear:

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Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony

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Chloe Sevigny has joined the likes of Timberland and Spike Jonze to create a line of duds for the innovative clothing company Opening Ceremony. The company, which defines itself as “a multifaceted retail environment comprised of shops, showroom, and private label collection that establishes a new, international creative forum in downtown Manhattan” just released photographs of the third collection that has resulted from their collaboration with Ms. Sevigny.

Many of the looks in this new collection seem to hark back to the early 1990s. It is full of baby doll dresses, cropped tops, patterned stockings and slouchy caps. It is also full of oversized t-shirts, another 90s trend. These t-shirts, however, are emblazoned with Ms. Sevigny’s favorite Robert Mapplethorpe photographs. Some also show off collages by Mapplethorpe. While some of these t-shirts are suitable for wear in mixed company, others are most certainly “rated R.”

Dresses are an important part of this collection. While the baby doll silhouette is definitely there, so is the Peter Pan neckline and the puffy sleeve. Almost all of the dresses, including the ones that have boxier shapes, have open, swinging skirts. Predominant patterns among the dresses include leopard print, polka dots, floral, and paisley. These patterns also show up in the tights that are used to style the collection. Same goes for the hats. Based on the look book, it is clear that Ms. Sevigny intends for wearers of the collection to mix these patterns.

Of course, it is impossible to create a look that echoes the early 1990s without chunky shoes, and shoes are a big part of Ms. Sevigny’s new collection for Opening Ceremony. The shoes in this new collection include platform Mary Janes, lace up ankle boots, also with platform soles, and tall wedges. The shoe styles come in a number of colors, including solid black and combinations of lighter leather along with lighter sole hues.

Chloe Sevigny For Opening Ceremony Fall 09 Collection

As we previously mentioned, Chloe Sevigny has started her foray into menswear designs with her collaborators at Opening Ceremony. The actress / celebrity deigner unveiled a unisex collection during London Fashion week and although we were not really crazy about her previous collection, we decided that we LOVE this Fall ’09 lineup.

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The line has various inspirations that resulted in what Chloe referred to as “gay lumberjack”, James Dean, preppy New England and English punk style.  Note the wide array of materials from moleskin, tiger and leopard-patterned knits, tweed, dyed thermals and oversized semi-long jackets.  The concept is a men’s collection that also wearable by women.  Contrary to popular opinion, Chloe said she enjoyed designing menswear.

“There’s much less pressure doing men’s, and because this collection is unisex and oversized, I felt like I could have more fun, except for the trousers.  Getting the fit right was really difficult.”

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The collection will be available for purchase at Opening Ceremony in New York and Los Angeles, as well as departmetn stores such as Barneys, Colette and Dover Street Market.  Prices will range from $95 to $945.

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Chloe also hinted a possibility to collaborate and design a smaller collection with a luxury brand, although for now Opening Ceremony is the right brand to be with, as they share the same aesthetic taste.

Any thoughts on the collection?

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Images via WWD

Fabulous Opening Ceremony Shoes

We talked about Chloe Sevigny’s “Opening Ceremony” Line.  It was rumored that the movie star was going to release a men’s line.  Well, it appears that they are not really out yet, but we did find some cute women’s shoes by Opening Ceremony.  Check ‘em out.

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Peep Toe High Heel Ankle Bootie

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Shearling Ankle Bootie

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Motorcycle Boot

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Chloe Sevigny Look Book for Clothing Line Opening Ceremony

Chloe Sevigny academy award winner and former model launched her clothing line Opening Ceremony and we have the exclusive look at a few pieces from the Spring 2008 Look Book enjoy:

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Not the best celebrity clothing line I’ve seen, but nothing to complain about when most celebrity endorsed lines fail to present this much of an attempt at a clothing collection.