8/10/09

Mooommy...



Received in the mail:

a card from the Rick Owens store in Paris. Mon Dieu....

Do you call it "bad taste", "art", "provocative" ?
I have no idea but got frightened when I opened the envelope and saw the photo ;)
... maybe they should think about an advance warning on the envelope.
All I can ask is ... "Why?" ;)


What you have to expect when receiving "RICK OWENS MAIL"



Sooooo, here is a card of two SWEET giraffes
and a flower, saying thank you to
for your awards!!


THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SWEET COMMENTS
AND
HAVE A WONDERFUL ENCHANTING WEEK !!!


49 comments:

  1. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hahahaha youuuuuuu my dear - made MY DAY!!!!!!

    and yes that rick owens mail is scary! Lol

    MWAAAA I wish you the most fabulous day! =)

    xxxxxxx

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  2. p.s. i love haute world too!!!!!!!!!!! x

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  3. Oh my! That is certainly a disturbing photo! :S In danger of sounding/being utterly uncool, I must say it's not my cup of tea at all *blush*

    The giraffe picture however, I LOVE! :)
    xx
    CC

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  4. Thanks for your sweet comments--they always brighten my day!

    Now for this Rick Owens mailing...geez. I see what you mean. It's VERY disturbing...

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  5. Dear Martina, so very happy I can post a comment #1 for today's post. My computer has crashed and I am writing from my laptop computer which is 100 years old and missing key letters. Today is my Birthday and I am looking forward to a wonderful day full of surprises :-))) I will count card with the giraffes to be surprise #1 !
    When it comes to the card from Rick Owens I absolutely hated it. I think it is not only scary, but in extremely poor taste.Fashion has to make one want to live in beauty and grace, not to blow your brains out. Several years ago I studied so called "conceptual" art ( a version of it) which was very much in fashion for several years. Conceptual art demands that idea behind it has to be translated to the viewer with a degree of shock. For example, I do not know if you recall collection by Alexander McQueen back in 1995 -1996. Models went down the runway in gorgeous tulle skirts intentionally ripped and covered in blood. The Collection was called "Girls Raped In The Heels Of Scotland". The idea behind Collection was disgusting and terrible, but it did what is suppose to do - attracted attention to the name of McQueen. He later admitted that he was inspired by Mell Gibson's "Brave Heart"... Another example is the exhibition of the work of graduates of one of the Art Colleges in New York. One girl decided that she needs to paint a controversial painting, she was 2 month pregnant at the time. She self aborted and painted with the aborted blood horrendous picture of nothing. Just strokes of blood all over white canvas. Majority of the people were disgusted. But there were some who found in it philosophical approach : "the blood of unborn child, blood of the Christ and so on.". What I am trying to say is that it must be a very sad day at Rick Owens if they felt that they had no choice but to attract attention to the name of the brand not by spectacular design, but by terrible picture that has nothing to do with neither art, neither Fashion, neither good taste.



    P.S. Sorry for such a long message :-)))

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  6. Well, look what happened, while I was writing my well-informed masterpiece of a comment # 1 :-))))), people have already posted many other comments :-))))

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  7. Hi there! True, that Rick Owens card is disquieting but I guess that's exactly what they want you to feel. It provokes one to comment. So the ad works!

    Enjoy your day!

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  8. ♡♡♡♡ HAPPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, ANYA!!! ♡♡♡♡

    WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND
    FRIENDS!!!

    ... sending you a bunch of flowers ;)

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  9. Anya

    Where did you get all these informations?
    You are a walking libary ;)
    Enjoy your special day!

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  10. tbh, i don't give a hoot. i don't get it. just as i don't get Brigadeiro's comment.

    the giraffes are too adorable! congrats!

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  11. Oh you poor girl! So sorry you received this in your mail ;)

    As "Couture..." said:
    IT IS NOT ONLY SCARY, IT IS POOR TASTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Therefore I love the giraffes even more!! CUTEEE, this is so you, Martina!

    Happy week to you my dear!

    Bibi
    xoxo

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  12. Haha, I got the same card! But to be honest, it's what I expect from Rick Owens. His London store has a replica of just his severed head rolling about on a pedestal. It's what he does. The same way certain rock stars will go on stage looking like they've just been murdered, it's his way of expressing his creations and I know he's not expecting everyone to love it, but his fans will probably adore it. And the majority of Rick Owens fans aren't businesswomen or housewives or anything like that, but they are goths, rock stars and people who live on the edge and have an understanding for what he's really about. A lot of Rick Owens is about the tailoring and impeccable clothes But a lot more (just like any designer) is about portraying a certain image and lifestyle.

    Oh, but the same day I also go the Balenciaga lookbook and catalog which is much more harmless, so I guess it was a good balance ;-)

    Such a sweet card by the way.. thank you! Hope you had a lovely weekend!

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  13. ooo wooowooww u r sooo lucky!!

    Have a sunny week :)!

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  14. Oh that's awful!
    It's nice for Rick Owens to think of you, but really!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  15. hmmm, i love Rick Owens jackets etc but this card is a little shocking!
    As Haute world said, most of his dedicated fans will probably love it! I think i will pass :)

    Hope you still had a nice day after the shock of receiving this card!

    Hugs from moi

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  16. You have such a cute blog! And yeah, I totally agree that card is disturbing. I would have been scared too when I first got it. Lol.
    Congrats on the awards. :)

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  17. Hiii! I love giraffes, they're my favorite animal! :] And yeah, the card is pretty disturbing to me. It looks painful!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! :] Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

    -xtina
    http://www.thisisxtina.blogspot.com

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  18. Holi canoli!!

    If they did this a few years ago and said it was inspired by "Kill Bill", I would probably get it a little. But I hope dear Mr. Owens would just leave gore to Hollywood... I mean REALLY, he should!

    Having said that, aren't we all glad it's in black and white, at least??

    Hope it did not ruin your day. =( Such a sweet person like you deserve something gazillion times more cheerful! ...Like those blog awards! =)

    Have a lovely day Martina!!

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  19. martina!

    that's seriously a disturbing photo. i dont think i'll keep it even if its from rick owens! :(

    good thing you posted the cute giraffe card. they are the sweetest!

    hope you had a great weekend! i personally cant wait for the next one :)

    lynn

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  20. This card is so gross!
    Rick Owens, please consult someone with better taste before sending out your cards!

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  21. oh yayyyy marni cardi? i would love to c it! i'm sure it's lovely - you lucky girl!!!

    do you know good online stores for marni?

    hope you're having a spectacular day gorgeous! MWA =D

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  22. Ahhhh... that is very disturbing and quite disgusting!! It may be provocative art but I wouldn't be happy to receive that in the mail!! Ha ha!

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  23. Maybe I'm not 'edgy' enough, but I definately prefer the cute giraffes. I <3 giraffes.

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  24. me too dont like the Rick Owens card
    but i love giraffes !
    Wish you have a good day ahead : )

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  25. good morning to you!!! it's evening here =D

    thank you so much for letting me know about Marni. you are so so sweet. have i told you that? haha

    have a wonderful day beautiful. big hug!

    xxx

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  26. Jesus...

    That´s what you call bad taste. I hate Mr. Owens for this.
    And you sweetheart was scared ;) .. I´m so sorry ;-)
    You are not alone!Same would happen to me, too:-)

    -> MR. OWENS, SHAME ON YOU!!!

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  27. did you get the bunny monster? green-eyed

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  28. Thank you so much for dropping by. It really means a lot to me that you would take the time to read my words and leave a comment. It's good to know that someone else can relate to my close relationship with my sister and it's good to hear that you have a good relationship with yours as well. Thanks again for the lovely comment. I hope you drop by again :)

    All the best,
    Carrie

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  29. Hello Miss Anonymous!

    Noooo... Ok.. yees ;)
    I´m ashamed I was not able to resist...
    Now I´m searching for a name for the little monster.. thought of "Mobi" because of "Mobile Phone"... very uninspired... ;)

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  30. OMG SWEET MARTINA! IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEEN AWHILE! missed you! been busy over the weekend -- just so glad it's over! how you been? i see you've been treasure hunting again??? hmmm ;) i think i'm loving the RO card ;)

    iyam
    www.styleandbeyond.blogspot.com

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  31. Hmmm...I'm usually into avant-garde provocative stuff, but I give big thumbs down for this Rick Owens card. He's trying too hard to be provocative. What a big turn off!
    http://stylescientist.blogspot.com/

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  32. How disturbing :/

    The giraffes are super-cute!

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  33. Good morning, dear Martina. I hope everything is well and you are having a wonderful Wednesday. It is 7 a.m here in the USA and I am looking forward to the wonderful day of work. Just thought I would stop by to send you million little "hello!" :-)))

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  34. Well, that's certainly....interesting!

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  35. Hi Martina,
    Just saying good night and hope no bad dreams of bunny Rick Owens or the scary card! ;)

    Hugs and kisses
    Anna

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  36. Wow that card is crazy! I would be shocked too if I got that in the mail - lol - WOW!

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  37. God you must be like one of their loyal shoppers! how cool is that! to send you a card and one that's so graphic and freakin cool! you lucky girl you!
    xoxo!
    -Gisela
    www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

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  38. Hi Martinnaaa :) Yes yes, we had a ton of fun! And thank you, I'm addicted to shredding everything near me! And I'm all about the cardigans, my fave things ever!

    Right back at you, completely linking you!

    -xtina
    www.thisisxtina.blogspot.com

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  39. hey hun! just wanted to drop by and say hello:) soo looking forward to a relaxing weekend -- hope you're having a fab day!

    mwah:*
    iyam
    www.styleandbeyond.blogspot.com

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  40. Rick Owens "blows my mind" but there's no reason to see him blowing his head off. Um. Yeah.

    ;)

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  41. Hi Martina,

    How are you doing today love? I miss you :)

    The graphic of the photo is extreme and only Rick Owens will do something like that ;)
    Hope you and your family having a fabulous day Martina!
    xoxox
    Nini Nguyen

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  42. hii lovely!!!

    today is beautiful! it's a friday :D the sun is out. we have a lot of fun in the office on fridays :)

    aww i'm glad you like the eyeshadow background :D

    how are you doing today?

    xxx

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  43. hi gorgeous martina :)
    i have 20 min of work left - yay!!!
    oh yayyy! can't wait to see your booties :D
    hope you're enjoying your last day off.
    have a wonderful weekend with your friends and family also lovely. big hugs from sydney!!!
    mwa mwa mwa
    joelyne

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  44. darling hope your well,just sending a quick message to wish you a gorgeous weekend ahead my sweet.
    big kisses
    xx
    marian.

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  45. Good morning my sunshine Martina-

    I'm glad you like the photos ;) Loc is getting better and better everyday :-)
    I hope the rain will stop and the sun will come out this weekend for you. Here in Texas we needed some rain because it's like 100F everyday. It's insane!!!
    Darling, you stay dry and please keep posted !!!!
    xoxo
    Nini

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  46. Hi, your blog is so cute :) It just seems like it has a really friendly vibe to it which not many other blogs have! :)

    This picture is rather strange haha, I'd be shocked too!

    Visit me @ indiebella.wordpress.com

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  47. Dear Martina, thank you so very much for the wonderful comment you have left for me the day before.I would like to wish you wonderful weekend :-)))) . I hope you will be enjoying every bit of it!

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