Art Department: Richard Kilroy

Drawing Richard Kilroy

As a Lynn & Horst exclusive, illustrator Richard Kilroy payed hommage to lipstick and sausage: "I chose the Diana Dondoe / David Sims / Balenciaga 03 ad image because I felt it encompassed a lot of what Lynn & Horst is about. I wanted the illustration to have some kind of monolithic tone with a minimalist/reductivist quality, but with lots of intricate details that add to the overall effect."
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Conquest

T-Shirt Second Hand
Jeans JULIAANDBEN

It is one thing to like Lady GaGa, but another to love Shania Twain. It is a true statement. Demanding high self-confidence, strength and indolence. Qualities that Horst incorporates by nature.
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P.S.: Please notice that Shania is wearing a cropped leopard print rollneck.

Desperation

I have a thing for blondes. And my life depends on this: I am in urgent need of two tickets for the concert of The Sounds in Munich on the 4th of December. Reward is certainly given.
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Space Suit

Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2007

Another Dolce & Gabbana moment, je regrette. But I think I have to act out my fascination for the embodiment of Italian tackiness. Keep a stiff upper lip until it's over.
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Image credits Catwalking

Now & Then

Above Raf Simons 2010
Below Rocco Barroco 1996

Twin eroticism in transparent snake shirts. Undeniable similarities from 1996 to 2010. Looking back, looking forward.
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Electrical Cable Fight

Versace Spring/Summer 2010 vs. Electrical cable

A green-yellow power cable leading to a circuit board. How could one describe a look more precisely?
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Reprogram My Heart

Photos Kasia Bobula

Yes, I loved this collection. And I do love the similarities between the horizontal structured top and the combed-through hair as seen in the last picture.
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Monster

I found the perfect accessory for the new trans-fur-mational look. Unfortunately, they don't come in an albino version. So, which pair shall I pick?
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Trans-Fur-Mation

The human race needs to transform for the post-apocalyptic winter. Or cuddly nights. You choose.
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Slow Killers

Artworks Saeko Takagi

More works of wonderful Saeko Takagi. Portraits of cruel insanity. Studies of schizophrenic happiness.
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Preferred Disorientation

Vanessa Bruno Spring/Summer 2010

Has someone noticed this? Lace knee-bands and a quite remarkable collection. The random paired with overdosed feminity and a tempting weirdness.
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Image credits Catwalking

Sculptures

Cut-away views. Undulated shapes interfering with each other, creating space of nothingness in their centre. A black leather glove, inexistent yet present.
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Reflective Dust

Prada Fall/Winter 2008

Another Prada collection that evolves its beauty and strength particularly in retrospective. It is still hard to grasp, the bikini transformed into a men's suit. Frill skirts opposed to stiff collar duplicates. Confusing and directional.
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Female Indulgence

A fine luxurious selection of memorable campaigns featuring mysterious, vulnerable and androgynous female protagonists.
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Male Indulgence

A fine luxurious selection of memorable campaigns featuring undressing, half-naked and nude male protagonists.
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Princess

Photos Karim Sadli
Styling Robbie Spencer
Model Callum Wilson
Magazine Candy

The transformation has begun. A boy wearing Lacroix Couture. Insanely beautiful.
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Observation

Photos Luke Smalley

Fresh towels anyone? Or a group shower?
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On My Cupboard II

Rizzoli - Maison Martin Margiela

One can never have enoughh conceptual white objects. Especially or even though it is a book. A clean white cover hiding the chaos and mess of the inside. A retrospective of the used, worn and painted.
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Clear-Sightedness

Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010

I might have a slight aversion to Kris van Assche but I have to admit my adoration of his x-ray jackets and short-sleeved coats for Spring/Summer 2010. Simulating an insight view while not hiding the details of construction.
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Image credits Catwalking

Spotted...

Photos Jak & Jil

Can you find Horst?
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