GARBAGE DRESS: December 2010

12/31/10

SHOP.ZANABAYNE.COM IS ALIIIIVVVVEEEEE

NEW YEAR!
NEW SHOP!
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So much love to everyone who tunes in to Garbage Dress, to those who have watched me progress from art school to Berlin and now this crazy leatherland, and to those who are just getting to know me. Thank you. It's been another "fucking insane" year, and I'm gearing up for another one that I guarantee will be even more hardcore!!! Happy new year.

If you feel like shopping, take 15% off at checkout with the special code "garbagepeople" (good for the first two weeks of January)

xo's
zana

LEATHER BABY WINGS

It took a lot of willpower not to post this photo when I first got a hold of it! Your eyes do not deceive you, those are indeed junior sized leather wings. Upon the request of a friend, I made a scaled down version of my 2-Wing Shoulderpiece for his niece to wear on thanksiving. I thought it was a fabulous idea, and they final result is pretty damn cute! I will be selling them on my new online shop (launching at midnight!) - they come with their own box for storage as well.

12/30/10

TRIPLE LEATHER

Leather Jacket - Rick Owens FW10
Leather Dress - Dolce Vita
Leather "Hourglass Harness" - Zana Bayne

In other news outside of leather, I will be making a few of my classic pieces in rubber in 2011. Three initial styles (basic harness, 2-wing harness, and 3-strap belt) will be available online when the new shop launches at http://shop.zanabayne.com on 1/1/11

MAXIME HAS A FASHION BLOG

For all of the hundreds of personal style blogs in existence, there are not enough run by men - even less of whom have discerning taste. Whenever male friends of mine have entertained the though of documenting their wardrobe, I always urge them to do so...but most of the time its no more than a pipe dream.

I am happy to announce that I have found a converter, and a rather prestigious one at that (but he would never admit to it). My friend and multitalented editor of Sang Bleu & Novembre magazines, typeface designer and tattoo artist, Maxime Buechi has started a fashion blog. And I will take full responsibility for pestering him over twitter to making this happen.

Maxime seems to have a blog for every occasion (from his maga zines to his tattoo work & everything in between), so I found it funny that he didn't have one for his personal attire. For a man who spends so much of his time working around fashion, he has a delightfully unclouded way of dressing. Its not about excess, nor is it about a radical statement. You will, however, find plenty of Rick Owens, Kris Van Assche, Givenchy, Boris Bidjan Saberi, and Nike worn completely casually.

Please help me in welcoming to fashionblogland: vert-de-gris.tumblr.com

(Photo taken at the Sang Bleu launch in NY this past June)

vert-de-gris.tumblr.com

12/28/10

BIZZARD AFTERMATH, DAY 2

I wish I could use the snow outside as an excuse to pause all productivity, but business must go on as usual. I figured if I had to leave my apartment (which I did), I might as well wear something obnoxious (sequined pants) to take my mind off my cold damp feet. Today's life shattering highlights include rearranging my apartment, a pilgrimage to The Container Store, and working on samples. Oh, and I answered a few interview questions for HighSnobette.com - check it out HERE

My block is still filled up with snow

There are still several buried cars

Strange icicle weapon/sculptures have been appearing

Coat - Preen / Hood - Juun.J / Leggings - DIY / Boots - Frye / Bag - Maison Martin Margiela / Belt - Zana Bayne

12/27/10

BLIZZARD AFTERMATH

In case you don't live in New York or haven't heard, we got our first blizzard of the season out of nowhere last night (there was thunder too...apparently called a "thundersnow"). Apparently the entire subway system is for the most part shut down, and all of the places that I needed to go to today are not open. While the normal person's instincts might be to stay inside, the desolate state of my refrigerator's contents forced me to make a small journey to my local grocery store. Its pretty incredible to see my neighborhood in Brooklyn so snowed in, that the streets are packed thigh-high with powder.

12/26/10

SNOW IN BROOKLYN

12/24/10

KINDA FESTIVE

(Red vest - Miu Miu / Leather jacket - Rick Owens / Dress - Diana Brinks / Boots - Aldo)

As I was looking at my ensemble in the mirror this morning, I felt...boring. Drapey black dress, big black boots, black leather jacket, blah blah blah. I could easily do the same sort of thing every day, and you would never know that I was rotating through different pieces! But then I realized that the monotony could be instantly fixed with my magical Miu Miu vest from Change Of Season. Note to self: wear this more often!

To those who celebrate Christmas, have a lovely one. To those who don't, have a lovely day off!

12/23/10

ZANA BAYNE LEATHER SPRING 2011 LOOKBOOK

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHAR ALFONZO / STYLING: CAMERON COOPER / HAIR: WESLEY O'MEARA / MAKE-UP: AYA KOMATSU / MODELS: RUISDAEL CINTRON & JILL CHIU from RE:QUEST

STYLING THE 'TRADITIONAL HARNESS'

(Dress - Rodebjer / Harness - Zana Bayne / Shoes - Jil Sander)

As a maker of things, I deem it part of my responsibility to road test them as well. I like to know what my pieces feel like after 8 hours of wear, I like to test out reactions and connotations. I've been very excited about this harness since the moment I began making it. I started out with the shape of a traditional leather daddy chest harness (hence its name, the "Traditional Harness"), but wanted to embellish the front with some of the detailed leather work that I have been doing lately. Its also reversible, as the other side of it is much simpler. Additionally each strap is detachable, so it can be worn with as many or as little connecting straps in several arrangements.

I originally designed this piece with a male audience in mind, but I never like to let the boys have all the fun. I think its fantastic over dresses as well! The "Traditional Harness" will be available online at http://shop.zanabayne.com on 1/1/11

12/21/10

BOX ME IN

Its been an intense couple of weeks, and though I've spent more time in my studio than outdoors, I HAD to make sure to get over to the closing party for the jewelry pop-up shop, lovingly labeled "The Box". The participating artists were Arms and armory, Bevel, Bijules, Bliss Lau, Chris Habana, and Elizabeth Knight - most of whom are already dear friends of mine in the NY design world!

When a lot of people speak of New York (especially in the fashion world), they talk about how competitive and cutthroat the industry is. To a certain degree - sure. But what I've discovered from working here is that there is an overriding amount of camaraderie, support, and community especially within the jewelry/accessories scene.