Courtney Love recently released photos of her forthcoming clothing line Never The Bride and we like what we see. It's young, rebellious with a vintage flavour and full of Courtney's personality.
Slip dresses, lingerie details, see through lace and chiffon all add interest to the collection.
No one does babydoll style like Courtney.
This photo reminded us of Nicola from Girls Aloud though and that Dainty Doll make-up range she owns.
One thing you can't buy is perfect legs. You gotta have killer pins worth flaunting to carry this look off.
Chloe Norgaard does a good job of channelling Courtney in her 90s heyday.
Finally
It's a promising start for a clothing line and has great ideas that can be refined and amplified. Never The Bride is far more interesting than most celebrity endorsements which are normally quite forgettable.
Grunge music started in Seattle and was at its peak from the mid 80s to the mid 90s. A mix of indie rock, punk and metal, many of its songs dealt with anxiety, anger, frustration and social alienation. Nirvana above and Courtney Love below are it's icons.
Grunge fashion style has still continued as a trend and is a big influence in some of our Narzipan clothes especially our draped designs. We appreciate the non-conforming attitude, the anti-commerce and anti-fame/celebrity vibe of its pioneers. Below we'll take a look at how grunge started and who still rocks the trend now.
Nirvana
Nirvana are the Gods of Grunge. The Seattle superstars album Nevermind has sold over 30m copies worldwide
74m youtube views.
Ripped denim and dressing for the outdoors was a very prominent look.
Lank hair and bleached hair were major trends. Baggy jumpers and cardies were worn to threads.
Some unusual poses here.
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is another Seattle band and they formed in 1990. Their 'Ten' album is one of grunge's defining moments too.
Courtney Love
Courtney formed the band Hole in 1989. She married Kurt in 1992.
She would burn the ends of her hair with a cigarette for her unique look. Their 1991 album Live Through This has sold millions of copies. In the pics below you will see so many of them influenced by Courtney's style and spirit.
Babes in Toyland Babes in Toyland are the band from Minnesota that kicked their friend Courtney Love out in 1989! Check the dreads!
Grunge Fashion Now Grunge style is still around in various forms. It's often more glam and less baggy especially on celebrities.
Rita Ora & Rihanna
Mary Kate Olsen
Alice Dellal
Our blog heroes models Tara Gill And Jenny Albright
