To celebrate the highly anticipated film, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", which hits theaters on December 21, costume designer Trish Summerville has created a women’s collection full of pieces inspired by the film’s anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. H&M unveiled the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Pop-Up Shop in New York City that was opened for three days only (December 14th-16th). The 30-piece collection captures the edgy urban feel that defines the Lisbeth Salander character, with leather jackets, ripped jeans and dark slouchy hoodies. It is available in 180 H&M stores worldwide, as well as online.The bigger story here is all the controversy swirling around the inspiration for this line. It seems that H & M and Trish Summerville, who also designed the costumes for the film, are being called irresponsible for glamorizing the hard-edged wardrobe of the movie's main character - a rape survivor - to create a chic new fashion line. In an interview with The Associated Press Eva Gabrielsson, the longtime partner of the late author of the book, says that Stieg Larsson wouldn't have approved of merchandising like this. Instead, she thinks Larsson would have used the buzz around his work to call attention to violence and discrimination against women. Read more, and then decide for yourselves.
Jen...have to say....I sure am having a problem with the defeminization of women in fashion...some fashions....these days. Personally I think they are awful and that women just look like a bunch of weird biker chicks. Either that or they look kind of slutty. I come from a generation that loved feminine clothes and it's hard for us older gals to appreciate why women want to tattoo their lovely skin, cut their hair into tatters and wear clothing that makes them look hard and wasted. Sorry sister...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I tend to agree with you. But remember, this is just one trend. It's occurring at the same time that women are embracing the womanly apparel of the 50's (think, Mad Men) and the 70s Boho-inspired lifestyle - flowers, crochet/laces, flowing garments, long skirts, etc. For every trend their is a counter trend. These are creative times, full of self-expression and individualism. This dark, edgy side is just one way to do that. Jen
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