Live Chic And Prosper

You don’t have to be a Trekkie to mourn the loss of actor Leonard Nimoy, who passed away last week at the age of 83. Nimoy’s cultural icon, Mr. Spock, left a profound mark on many, especially those who were obsessed with the original Star Trek series in the 1960’s- that would be my brother who still can’t pass up an episode today- and inspired many geeks thereafter to explore strange new worlds. Although campy, Star Trek’s multi-cultural, thought provoking message was forward thinking- almost avant garde- at that time and still resonates today. For me however, it was all about the fashion and what each new episode would bring in terms of hair and make up- my obsession. Uhura; Ricardo Montalban as Khan; those Klingons with multi-layered eyebrows wearing tunics and mesh sashes over black pleather leggings… genius- I’d definitely sport that ensemble to dinner by the way. And who doesn’t love a girl wearing head to toe faux rabbit. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of Dolce and Gabbana’s collections borrowed from Spock and gang, or maybe Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Comme des Garcons… the list goes on. Truly beyond.