DO YANG DU

Long gone are the days when knitwear was just something your grandma did while sitting by the fireplace—knitting you a colorful scarf, some booties for the babies. Remember when knitting became ultra hip for a while early 2000 when models were seen knitting between shows—then it kinda disappeared. But of course Pringle of Scotland came out with their chunky knits a little later. But have you heard of Yang Du? She's a super talented Chinese designer who studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London. She's worked as an assistant to the best names in fashion including: John Galliano, Christian Dior, Giles Deacon and Vivienne Westwood. But more recently, it's her own line that has captured the attention. With these cartoon-bright, characters and fruit, over-sized knitted dresses, tops and accessories. They are reminiscent of Jeremy Scott, but somehow fresher in approach.

IT'S ALIVE

IT'S ALIVE is a series of Watercolor Interpretations of Classic Movie Monsters by Artist Alexis Ayala. It's brilliant! Alexis Ayala will be having his show on October 24, 2010 at Iona in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. You can also checkout an interview on Dirty Durty Magazine.

JAMES FRANCO IN DRAG

Issue #2 of Candy Magazine has one of the sexiest men alive (James Franco) in drag!!!! Photography Terry Richardson.