We dig kooky Karl Lagerfeld over here. From the things he says that can be completely contradictory, to his veiled persona. And in case you haven't heard yet, not only did he launch a line for Macy's, hes now working on Karl, a lower priced line of his signature rock-influenced staples exclusively with Net-a-Porter.
We even love to use Karl's head instead of stars to rate our fashion week shows. This is why we put together this costume for our fashion icon Halloween costume features. Guy or Girl, you can pull of the look of Karl Lagerfeld.
Okay, the best I could do for Karl's famed pony-tail hair is a colonial wig. But, I would probably say that given Mr.Coco Chanel's eccentric throw backs, he probably was thinking about powdered wigs when claiming his hairstyle. As for bottoms, sometimes he wears jeans, so add a black pair of skinnies and your good to go!
Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction and Liza Minelli from Cabaret are still getting plenty of attention so we thought we'd try some other costume ideas.
Coco Chanel probably doesn't need an introduction, but just in case you missed the movies, the shows and every other "influenced by" piece, we'll tell you.
While her clothing was considered quite refined, she was a bit punk for her time. Coco Chanel put upscale women in little black dresses, which at the time were only worn by servants and mourners! yipes. Then to top it off, she thumbed her nose at the makers of fine jewelry and said I can make pretty pieces too, and they are fake.
So don't worry if you cant afford Chanel for this costume. We think Coco would get a kick out of what you pull together.
Life is a cabaret! This is Fashion Funhouse Emporium's third lay out of fashion icons of film to inspire your Halloween costume creativity: Sally Bowles of Cabaret! If you're the type who uses Halloween as an excuse to get a little sexy, then here's your costume inspired by the one and only Liza Minnelli. Did you know she did her own hair and make-up for this film?
Fashion Funhouse Emporium second set of fashion icons of film to inspire your Halloween costume creativity: "An American in Paris."
I am not ashamed to admit that I have seen this movie no less than fifteen times. I fell in love with Gene Kelly the first time I saw "Singin' in the Rain but the cheese-tastic lala land of "American in Paris" turned me into a true fan. When I saw Lise, Jerry Mulligan's (Gene Kelly) love interest dressed in a long black pencil skirt, cardigan, and belt, I thought this was tres chic! Of course, I then searched high and low for the Parisian ensemble!
So, if you have a pal, do this couples costume Jerry and Lise! But be prepared for drama since Lise is engaged to a cabaret singer (who performs George Gershwin's "Stairway to Paradise" with the infamous light-up steps you've seen in several music videos and stage performances since).
