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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Paula Echevarria for DT Magazine Spain
Spanish women are just plain HOT and DT Magazine calls this beauty The Perfect Gift. I can see why they would say that because Paula Echevarria would sure make the perfect gift for any man. Just look at her amazing flawless face and more.
Lily Cole is an English Model and Actress and has been featured in several well known publications such as V and Vogue and even Playboy. Patricia Schmid is a Swiss fashion model. Yasnub LeBon is a beautiful new model making her debut on the web. Tuuli Shipster is a British model and Lianna Fowler was Britain's Next Top Model for 2010. Do you think Katy Perry will eventually pose for Playboy? I hope she does. Well the August issue of Esquire UK will feature her totally topless using her hands as a bra. She is also showing off her body with this high-waisted old fashioned underwear, black stripper shoes and some jewelry. This is just the perfect way we love to see our women, so ladies hint hint. Hmm, I wonder if Katy Perry will reveal all but for now here is a preview of what's to come. The magazine will be on newsstands next Monday.
Russell Brand is one lucky man and I've said that before. I wonder if he knows what to do with all that body because there is a lot of perfection I'm seeing here. Well, Katy we will be waiting for you to pose for Playboy next. I think it will be a great move not for her but for us guys. I was going to review each collection from Milan's Men's Ready To Wear Spring 2011 but then I figure it would take me a long time before I get to the Paris shows and then the New York shows, which are the ones we will cover. Therefore, I will give you a quick review of the designers that showed in Milan on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 and let you know if they are worth looking into by letting you know if they are Ready To Wear or if they are NOT Ready to Wear. See the line up on the next page. As for the above designer, Trussardi 1911 we say Ready To Wear. Some of the designers to expect on the next page are Calvin Klein, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Etro, Gucci, Dsquared2, Marc Jacobs and more. This cool men's sport watch, the Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with heart rate monitor will help you improve training and performance by providing the tools to monitor and analyze your workout. This watch features SiRFstarIII GPS technology, which quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time. If you are going skiing the Timex Ironman Global watch measures your location and tracks altitude ascent and descent distances and rates. And for those who need to monitor their heart rates well the chest strap takes continuous readings of your heart rate and sends them to the watch so you can monitor how your body is performing. So pick up this cool lookingAre you familiar with the outerwear company Barbour? Well this company from Australia, Whillas and Gunn is not them. However Whillas and Gunn and their parent company Kakadu also have outerwear and clothing constructed from oilskin just like Barbour. Kakadu uses wringer mangler and a combination of waxes and oils found in Australia. Known for it's functionality and durability, oilskin clothes would be ideal for everyday use.
Based on the same foundations and standards of the established outerwear brand Kakadu, Whillas and Gunn combines timeless rugged Australian outerwear with contemporary styling and a polished fit. Whillas and Gunn has an eye for detail and quality and their garments are ready for both country and urban living. See the Whillas and Gunn Fall 2010 collection and cool looking bags on the next page and see what rugged clothing really is. The exotic and beautiful Jarah Mariano is best known for being a Sports Illustrated model and for having a great beach body. She is a mix of Hawaiian, Korean and Chinese. You may have also seen her in Victoria's Secret, Armani Exchange, Roxy, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M ads and more. Her full name is Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano and was actually born in the city of Lihue on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, but then relocated to California at the age of four with her family. Jarah was then discovered in Santa Monica, California by NEXT Model Management. After graduating from high school she moved to NYC to continue modeling and education at Pace University. Now Jarah Mariano is taking over the cover of magazines, appearing on pages across the web and here on Pinstripe. See Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano topless and in a bunch of different bikinis on the next page. Remember Point Dexter, the band from the early 90's late 80's? Imagine them with chains and rocking a Guido look trying to look like an Italian gangster. Remember those pointy British Knights dress shoes you owned? I know I did since I had two or three pairs and that is when I started dressing up and left the whole B-Boy look behind. Well we are not ready for that to come back yet.
Donatella Versace showed the Versace men's line Spring 2011 in Milan. We see she pulled the archive book on this line since there are lots of old Italian looks and not to mention those 80-90's looks we mentioned above. For a second I thought I saw Vanilla Ice on the Runway.
This new collection is also brought to you by former Dior Homme designer, Martyn Ball, Donatella's new wingman. He too was was inspired by the 80's so we give him a bit of credit because there are some Versace 80's pieces on the runway. However according to Versace, the collection is "for a man's who's very glamorous and very independent." Well we will have to add courageous too since walking down the streets with a Vanilla Ice hair due and clothes looking like Point Dexter you sure must have an independent view on style. Last week June 19th the John Varvatos Spring 2011 show took place in Milan. The look and feel was very cloudy and dark with a lot of grays. We think John had London in mind since that's how it gets during Spring season. Jackets, sweaters, slim tailored clothing and some rugged shirts made an appearance on the runway. However, there were a few pieces that did remind us of Gucci's signature look but that quickly changed when the dark cloud hit us. The gauzy scarves and military jackets made us aware that John Varvatos knows how to show his fans a little variation, which is why we like the looks he brings us. This will be the 10th year the John Varvatos line lives. See the entire Spring 2011 collection straight from Milan. We approve it's definitely ready to wear. If you're a hip hop lover then your favorite rhymes are now in t-shirts accompanied by a sketch of the famous artist. Wemoto, A Germany based company, has created these cool tees. These were previously featured on skateboard decks and as graphic prints. The "Rap Idols" Collection includes Snoop Dogg, BIG and Method Man and are available at Caliroots. Check out the next page for more on these cool tees. I seriously want the Method Man tee; with C.R.EA.M. as the tagline, good times, good timesSummer is all about reinventing yourself by using cool tones and recycling your wardrobe to something fresh and these Common Project Desert Boots are the true calling. These brand new kicks are simple in construction yet versatile in its color palette and uses the highest quality in materials so you're feet will be nice and comfortable. Hopefully many of you are not afraid to try a little diversity? You can find more hues at oki-ni. Check out more angles on the next page.If you haven't heard of Adrianne Curry well you need to now since she is one hot model. However, we are not sure how or why she ended up with Christopher Knight better known as Peter Brady from the Brady Bunch. Anyway, you probably know her best from the reality show America's Next Top Model. Well, Andrianne Curry loves twittering and she just recently posted a naked picture of herself in the shower, which you can see on the next page. We decided to not only show you her in the shower but also show you her completely naked in front of the mirror, another picture showing off her ass (boy does she have a nice, cute curvy ass) and also one topless. She sure has a great body! Andrianne sure loves showing off her body. However, how come we haven't seen more of her anywhere else or how come she isn't modeling anymore? Well guys who cares because today is your lucky day and today you can see all of her but please make sure you move on to other pages because your screen may break if left on the next page for more than 10 minutes. This year the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup brought out tons of sexy women fans out to see the game. I am really tempted to buy my ticket and head over to South Africa to watch the games in person instead of watching them here at bars or home. It's amazing how soccer has more fans now and great thing a lot of them are women. If you had a chance to see the Brazilian game at a bar this past Sunday or Tuesday, I'm sure you saw many Brazilian women wearing a jersey with tiny booty shorts. If anyone took pictures send it our way but for now check out these sexy fans in South Africa. After Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem, game 7 of the 2010 NBA finals was surely a close match. While the Boston Celtics led with points on the scoreboard during the first half of the game, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull through in the last couple minutes of the game, winning their 16th NBA title by 4 points. Was it luck? Was it talent? Or was it because of Laker fan George Lopez, who went all out with his purple and gold clothing court side? It's pretty clear that his purple shoes are the reason the Lakers won the title. Celtic players couldn't help but to become distracted by those shoes. However, what George Lopez should have been wearing are his Laker's Purple Jump Sneakers, Zeto High Tops so Lakers could have score more points. Celebrity Laker fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Farrell, Jack Black, and Zac Efron received their own pair of Laker Jumps. Show your support of Laker’s win with your ownCheck out the links below. We scattered the web for you so you can continue working, get more work done and have everything you want under one site. Whether is men's fashion, women we love, girls or gadgets Pinstripe Magazine
This woman would like to ‘nourish your inner aspect’
Gwyneth Paltrow promoting Two Lovers at the 61st Cannes Film Festival. Photograph: Francois Mori/AP
This issue/episode/whatevs of Lost in Showbiz shall be a solemn meditation on the subject of What Else Can Your Celebrity Do? Because it’s not good enough, is it, for them just to do whatever it is they became famous for. Dance for me, loser, dance!
Celebrities want you to know that they don’t “just” act, they don’t “just” model: there is so much more depth beneath those shallow pools. Those who lack the foreign policy nous of Middle East diplomat Jude Law hire underlings to design clothing ranges because they’ve always been – self-deprecating chuckle – obsessed with fashion. Others go on reality TV shows where they will do such extraordinary things as wear no makeup and cry and be stuck in a room with Sue Perkins for a while. And then some celebrities turn to the internet.
MySpace has, of course, served as a most excellent forum for celebrities to get their all-too-often stifled voices out into the world, with Lindsay Lohan and Lily Allen being probably the most frequently heard, although Leonardo DiCaprio’s page (“I am an actor and an environmental activist”) is occasionally worth checking out, too.
One really needs to go to tomcruise.com in person to see a true messiah complex in action, and also, of course, to read the “message from Tom” (“There are so many more stories to be told” – oh Tom, aren’t there just.)
But a new standard has been set this week by Gwyneth Paltrow and the launch of her website, Goop.com.
To give you a bit of recent Paltrow context, Lost in Showbiz was privileged – nay, blessed – to watch her on Oprah Winfrey last week. Admittedly the descriptions of her daily workouts with a personal trainer were just fascinating but I think the most thrilling moment was when Gwyneth discussed her friendship with Madonna, which Lost in Showbiz always hoped might develop into a kind of Thelma and Louise scenario. Anyway, Madonna “has an amazing dichotomy” (huh, shouldn’t she get a cream for that?) and is “such an intelligent person”. How intelligent, Gwyneth? “She really rearranged my molecules.” Blow me, even those idiots at Cern couldn’t manage that one. Oh, and Madonna’s kids are “just phenomenal”. How so? “Well, they’re just really polite.”
And now, via the medium of the interweb, Gwyneth has, to her extraordinary credit, found a way to be even more annoying. This is not some poxy “here’s my CV” website. No, Gwynnie wants to help you – you dumpy, gross, animal-fat-injesting freaks – be more pure like her. Excited already!
Launching this week, the intriguingly named Goop.com will teach you how to “nourish what is real”. Learn from Gwyneth, is the motto here, and who wouldn’t want to? Why, in her mission statement she assures us, “I love being in spaces that are clean and feel nice.” It’s like sitting at the knee of Thomas Aquinas.
Best of all is the promise that Gwyneth will share “some thoughts from one of my sages”. Gwyneth’s sages! And people say the internet is just full of half-assed crap. Obviously, Lost in Showbiz has already signed up for the newsletter because if there’s any woman who can help this column “nourish the inner aspect”, then you just know it’s going to be a woman who had to be hospitalised this year while it was reported that she was on a five-day fast. Oh, how my inner aspect feels so nourished already.He was born as a hero, with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth; he lived as a hero and died as a hero, though a tragic one. He was none other than our own Waheed Murad.
Waheed Murad�s style of acting and his picturisation of songs in films were inimitable and were even copied in the Indian film industry. Murad is still remembered as the chocolate hero of the Pakistani silver screen.
Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi. He did his Masters in English from the Karachi University in 1963 and then took over his father Nisar Murad�s business � a film production house, Film Arts Karachi. Murad�s fan following still exists in huge numbers in Pakistan and India. The chocolate hero saw the zenith of Pakistani cinema.
In the late 70s, he faced a bad patch in film industry that led him to seclusion. He got disheartened with the Lollywood people and on November 23, 1983 news of his death left many eyes brimming with tears His death created such a vacuum in the Pakistani film industry that is not still filled.
Talking about the legendary hero, senior film journalist Yaseen Goreeja said Waheed Murad�s glamour world career and life has striking similarity to American star Elvis Presley. Both Murad and Persley enjoyed early success, the status of being the most mesmerising personalities of their own countries, great fame and then sudden fall and tragic death. Both the shared many commonalities in life, Mr Goreeja told Daily Times.
LISTEN TO SONG: Akele na jana – Arman
Mr Murad acted in 123 feature films and earned 32 awards for his unmatchable performance. His colleague and a super star in his own right, Nadeem told a TV programme recently: �It was only Waheed Murad who deserved to be a super star�. This was a tribute from a great actor to another great actor. Murad is still loved by Pakistanis as the best entertaining artiste even today.
Film critic Tufail Akhtar told Daily Times Waheed Murad was a one such hero whom Indian film stars Rajesh Khana and Jateendra copied but they could not give even a single performance like him. He said the late actor�s style of song picturisation was unique.
Murad started his film career by producing a film named Insan Badalta Hey.
As an actor he started his film career from SM Yousaf�s Aulad. Then came Daman in which he played second hero opposite Neelo with Sabiha and Santosh in the main lead. He appeared as lead hero in a Heera Aur Pathar opposite Zeba. The director, music composer and songwriter of the film were Pervaiz Malik, Suhail Rana and Masroor Anwar respectively. This team led by Murad as hero and producer again created magic in the shape of film Arman which turned out to be first platinum jubilee film in Pakistan. Its song Akeley Naa Jana is still fresh and hummed by many even after almost forty years. The team produced Ehsan which was again a huge box-office hit.
101 facts about Waheed Murad:
Murad performed in many other fine films opposite heroines such as Zeba, Shamim Ara, Rani, Shabnam, Deeba, Babra Sharif, Naghama Aaliya, Sangeeta, Kaveeta Aasia, Rukhsana, Bahar, Neelo and Rozina. Though, he was a Karachi-based artiste and was not that well versed with the Punjabi language however, he gave some memorable performances in Punjabi films such as Mastana Mahi, Ishq Mera Naan, Sayyo Ni Mera Mahi, Akh Lari Badobadi and Jogi opposite film stars Naghama and Aaliya, Mumtaz Aasia and Anjuman.
Mr Murad was a celebrated hero when it came to the picturisation of romantic songs. He was the star of many of the golden oldies of Pakistani cinema and he enlivened the silver screen with his extraordinary talent in acting and song picturisation. Some of the songs that still turn many nostalgic are Tumhain Kaisay Bata Doon, Kuch Log Rooth Kar Bhi, Dil Tumko Dey Diya, Ko Ko Korina, Jhoom Aye Dil Wo Mera Jan-e- Bahar Aye Ga , Beetay Huway Khuch Din Aisay Hain Tanhai Jinhain Duhrati hey, Mujhe Tum Nazar Say Gira To Rahay Ho, Yun Kho Gaiy Teray Pyar Mein Hum and Socha Tha Piyar Na Karan Gain, Khamosh Hein Nazaray, and Aye Abre Karam Aaj Itna baras. Murad�s favourite song was film Do Raha�s Bhooli Hui Hoon Dastan as he told to Khush Bakhat Shujaat in a radio interview a couple of years before his death.
In the 1970s, Pakistani cinema was all the rage. The dressing style, the hair cut and melodious songs used to be liked and followed by people. Mr Murad�s hair cut was very popular among the young and was called the �Waheed Murad cut�. Murad�s Rishta Hey Pyar Ka was the first Pakistani movie which was shot abroad. His first film as director was Ishara for which he also lent his voice as a singer.
Film critic Khalid Ibrahim told Daily Times that in his hey day Mr Murad once went to Sadar area of Karachi in his white car. Realising it was Murad�s car, a group of 30 college girls covered the vehicle with lipstick kisses.
Waheed Murad got married to Salma, daughter of a Karachi-based industrialist on 17 September 1964. His son Adil Murad, who acted in a film, Raja Sahib, opposite actress Sahiba, is a computer engineer and lives in the United States. His daughter Aaliya who is married to a businessman, lives in Karachi with her mother. On Friday (November 20), a Quran Khawani was held for Murad at the Shah Noor Studios. The film people also arranged a condolence meeting for the late actor. �Waheed Lovers Forum� representatives also laid a floral wreath at his grave at the Gulberg graveyard.
Murad was one of the few educated actors in Pakistan. Despite his hectic film schedule he used to read newspapers and literary books. His favourite poet was Keats and favourite singer was Ume Kulsoom of Egypt. In colognes he liked Paco Roban and his favourite writer was Erica Jones.
Waheed Murad in Arman singing Akele Na JanaMurad�s important films included Mamta, Bahu Begum,Saaz Aur Awaz,Eid Mubarak, Kaneez, Honhar, Bhiya, Jaag Utha Insaan, Dewar Bhabi, Insaniyat, Phir Subha Hogi, Maan Baap, Jan-e-Arzoo, Samandar, Dil Mera Dharkan Teri, Jahan Tum Wahan Hum, Ishara, Saalgira, Tum Hi Ho Mehboob Meray, Ladla, Andleeb, Ik Nagina, Maan Beta, Afsana, Baywafa, Naseeb Apna Apna, Phir Chand Niklay Ga, Chand Sooraj, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumharay, Rim Jhim,, Afshan, Anjuman, Khalish, Naag Muni, Hill Station, Daulat Aur Duniya, Bandagi, Zindagi Aik Safar Hey, Mulaqat, Baharo Phool Barsao, Khwab Aur Zindagi, Unhoni, Jaal, Tum Salamat Raho, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka, Mastani Mehbooba, Jab Jab Phool Khilay, Nishani, Pyari, Apnay Huay Paraiy, Izzat, Shabana, Zubaidah, Deedar, Surriya Bhopali, Nazrana, Parkh, Wada, I Love You, Muhbbat Zindagi Hey, Hero and many others. (Courtesy: Daily Times, PK)
Anne Avantie Designing Kebaya
Floral dress can be an alternative style of dress in the summer. Dress with flower motif, in addition to the positive aura exudes a cheerful, this style can also mix-match with various accessories supporting your appearance.
In order to perform coherent matching fitted floral dress, this is the tips for you:
Choose colors according to the dominant flower color
Like a plain dress, wearing a floral dress should also be adjusted with the color of your skin. This is important to note, in order to remain a floral dress and matching fitted with a color of your skin. If you are light-skinned, probably any color does not matter.
When there are clothes that give a lot of inspiration for the “fashion”, social status or identity, it is the kebaya. For us, kebaya closely with everyday. Clothing was worn grandmother and parents, ranging from Mbok herbalist to the mother country.
On an afternoon at the end of April, guests meet the performance kebaya Amy Atmanto in a shopping center in the region’s elite Thamrin, Jakarta. Officials, former officials, and socialite blend into one. Just call Linda Agum Gumelar, Siti Fadilah Supari, Mien Uno, Rima Melati, scheduled to Tati, until Marini Zumarnis and Diah Permata Sari. All wore kebaya kebaya praised each other and they used one another.
Interestingly, not only the nuances of color that filled the room, but also no visible kebaya “uniform”. Red kebaya worn Fadilah Supari, for example, away from formal impression. Cloth he wore was relaxed, like a coil sheath. In her kebaya, Fadilah figure that as long as a health minister was once known to impress even more relaxed straightforward.
Kebaya became a hot issue throughout April. Could be because April is closely associated with Kartini Day, while warning of Kartini is often associated with the kebaya. That month is also usually an opportunity for senior designers and new to re-interpret the kebaya in accordance with the current character of Indonesian women.
Looking back, the journey was very long kebaya. Kebaya was first used in Indonesia around the 16th century. According to the homeowner fabric Bin House, Josephine Komara, or known by Obin, Indonesian people are not familiar with the culture used to wear clothes, but wearing kemben. “My start was known as the Portuguese and Dutch arrived. This shirt is then used to continue to use so that emerges form kemben kebaya, kebaya bef, “said Obin.
Due to cultural buttons unknown in Indonesia, women in the past wearing a pin to unite the two sides of the shirt. “And, Kartini was born a kebaya. Plus beads, safety pins also function be decorative, “said Obin, who had known since childhood kebaya. He claimed to really enjoy wearing kebaya. “Women certainly have a tendency to wear something that makes it more beautiful and comfortable. For that, I choose the kebaya, “he said.
Political symbol
In the journey, kebaya has played a variety of functions, whether political, social, or cultural. Henk Schulte Nordholt, in his book, Outward Appearances, for example, write down how kebaya has become a political symbol of Indonesian women.
During the Japanese occupation period (1942-1945), the Indonesian woman who was then a prisoner of war rather than choose to wear kebaya cloth wearing Western-style resistance. This attitude indicates a political position to distinguish themselves with women prisoners of war from the Netherlands.
Not surprisingly, the post-independence President Sukarno and then transforming the kebaya as the national dress. However, the position of “honor” that disappeared in the New Order era. Kebaya became mandatory uniform Dharma Wanita and women in the civil service environment required to become members of Dharma Wanita. Function “control” imposed by kebaya makes some political literacy of women in those days to be antipathy and linking kebaya as a symbol of “oppression.”
“Once kebaya has become a symbol of restraint against women. It can be seen in the New Order era, especially among mothers of Dharma Wanita. They willingly tortured by wearing tight kebaya and fabrics that look pretty and graceful. When it appeared as uniform or kebaya uniform, “said sociologist Julia Suryakusuma.
However, the kebaya is now more a part of fashion and lifestyle. Kebaya is no longer interpreted rigidly. “We can track the trend that the diutak fiddle with the designers was not far from the kebaya and batik. Apparently, the political awareness that the kebaya is already firmly entrenched national dress, “said Julia.
Collaboration among the women, fashion entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and lovers of culture to inspire younger generations that the kebaya is one of the nation’s identity to be kept from sight. In recent years, the trend continued to strengthen in the daily kebaya youth. Course in style and customized pieces.
“Right now there is a short-sleeved kebaya. They, in fact, combine with a pair of jeans. I also make kebaya by hand three quarters to make it more elegant, baseball complicated, and can be used as daily wear, “said Obin.
So-so we hope will also follow in the footsteps kebaya batik which nowadays has become part of everyday fashion. Do not let other countries hurried mengetap kebaya as their national dress and then we hit the ceiling (and then-yack loudly talking about the kebaya-without ever wear them). Kebaya, yes!
(Kompas)
Anne Avantie is a designer whose names figure soared since 20 years ago. His work was in designing a wedding dress kebaya and already very well known and much imitated. In mid 2010, Anne ventured to try to get out of the glamor kebaya which makes it a well-known designers like now.
“This is a fashion show deg-degan most I’ve ever done,” said Anne opened the press conference accompanied by Taruna K., chairman of the Employers’ Association and the Indonesian Fashion Designer (APPMI). Anne said, to design dresses Batiken, Lawasan Ready to Wear this, he must get used to not touching or using brocade, lace, or sequins that have been familiar with their activities. In this life time collection ready, she should be willing to stick with the fabrics just for some people considered trash.
Lawasan, batik, which is commonly used for handicrafts, which are usually cut into small pieces, and when no longer used, collected, and then sold per kilo. In the story, Anne says she was moved to see such a traditional fabric is treated like dirt as if nothing mattered. Dawned in his mind to collect the pieces of fabric are then designed into a proper fashion wear.
“A lot of people if they see batik lawasan impressive, bright baseball, foul, or filthy. But I want to batik lawasan have prestige, charisma, and empowered. Not only the fabric, but also the collectors who collect these fabrics,” Anne’s story.
To dress in Batiken, Anne says that he tried he could order the offered price is quite affordable. Female Compass visited the booth where she models the collection at the Fashion Village in the event of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival in 2010, according to the guard, the offered price ranging from Rp 150,000 – Rp 800,000.
Removing this collection is not in vain, Midshipman mengatakna, that the ideas and thoughts to issue a collection of ready to wear this takes three years of Anne. Recognized by Anne, his efforts out ready to wear collection was not easy. He also made preparations to carry out research and many questions to the designers who sometimes younger than him but had already issued a ready to wear.
“I realized that my design was followed by many more people. I do not keep a sense of irritation or resentment. I am aware, with this launch, there will be praise and criticism from here and there. But most important, will there be any hope, both for batik lawasan, also to perajinnya, “Anne cap.Young designers from leading fashion schools in Jakarta and Bandung held a fashion show in the arena of Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) 2010.
The annual event is entering his seventh this year, opening up space for the creation of talented fashion designers from the State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Esmod Jakarta.
Located in the Grand Ballroom of the Harris Hotel, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Monday (17/05/2010) then, with a total of more than 70 designers, young designers show off hundreds of fashion collections.
JFFF great theme this time was thick with the value tradition of Indonesia, Heritageous. His mission to transform Indonesia into a sense of the world. No doubt, fashion design students and alumni, from the three institutions this fashion is rich with local color.
Fashion show themed “Modecothic or Modern Ethnic Clothes” by students eight semesters of Education Studies Program dressmaking UNJ, gets the first turn.
By involving 58 designers, two of whom were male, Modecothic works inspired by traditional Indonesian fabric. The idea embodied in the model ready to wear clothing with a touch of modern style ulos cloths, filters, songket, striated, batik, and jumputan materials.
ITB students creativity no less unique. Smara Kriya is the theme raised in the fashion show. Simple design was worn barefoot models. Clothing knit overalls with supervisor’s attention. Not to mention soft and bright colors like purple, pink, white, and gold dominated the fashion collection of about 10 young designers.
Esmod alumni from different generations, starting in 1999 until 2009, was also a chance to showcase his work. Esmod shows its commitment to support the alumni to continue doing business in the fashion industry.
Esmod Reunion Show, themed “Archipelago” bring back 10 talented designers from JFFF Esmod in 2010. Again, two of whom are male. The young designer is still dominated by real women.
Design fashion designer ready to wear from Esmod more diverse target segments. If the student UNJ and ITB targeting more among women, alumni-who have the variant Esmod richer fashion-apparel market targeting teenage boys.
Despite diverse backgrounds, creativity of young fashion designers have in common. Female compass watch young designers to show the existence of femininity. Not only the design of the clothing market targeting women, but also the spirit of femininity is so prominent in each of their design.
Feminine color selection many students displayed UNJ and ITB. The spirit of rebellion without leaving the side of womanhood, with the concept of goth, appears in the design of the designer Syindicate Esmod, Evelyn Natalia Fransisca and Devi. The impression is also featured Prachrist rebel Daren from the UNJ and a number of other designers.
In fact, the design was quite unique teenage boy who, born from and Dian Intan Ayundavira Shidiinki Suryan with labels. Two young designers Esmod makes femininity as an inspiration, in creating memorable playful clothing for young men.
Confidence and kept refreshing fashion design school fashion was born than in Indonesia, as shown UNJ, ITB, and Esmod in JFFF Monday.
After the clothing and footwear, bags are the next option to look attractive. As well as clothing, bags reflect the personality of the wearer.
Julie Chanipot, from Balenciaga Asia-Pacific region, while showing a black bag in Papilion Duo, Jakarta, Tuesday (20 / 4) then, say, even though the bag was made for men, could women can also wear them. Moreover, the classical model is a box-shaped model that was always there from time to time.
From the collection for spring / summer 2010 for a bag lady, Balenciaga has a pledge “City”, “Work”, and “Papier”, a three-shaped handbag.
With a size that is not too large and bright colors, like red-purple, the City is a handbag that can be used for a relaxing atmosphere. Meanwhile, as the name implies, the Work is made to wear women at work. As for the large size, Papier can be used for those who like to carry lots of stuff.
“Women who have small children, for example, could include consumer goods as well as his son his own goods in one bag,” said Chanipot.
Balenciaga products of various kinds of bags, ranging from travel bags, handbags, shoulder bags, to wallets, to have the same characteristics, one of which is two knobs below the zipper and the other two in the corners of the bottom of the bag. Chanipot say, Balenciaga are sold everywhere, in Europe, America and Asia, has the same model.
“Our strengths to compete with others is an homage to couture designs. This is apparent from the detail contained in any design, “said Chanipot.
Another thing that the main attraction is the material that Balenciaga lambskin. “In the processing of other chemicals are not mixed, so it feels more refined,” he said.
Initially, Balenciaga was founded in Spain in 1914, but it must be closed when there was civil war in Spain (1936-1939). Balenciaga boutique was eventually moved and opened in Paris, France (1937). Currently the French multinational company owned by Balenciaga, PPR.
Kate Moss Bags
For those fans who know the product bag French origin, namely, Longchamp, this year could have a collection of “Kate Moss for Longchamp”. The model has eight seasons of France’s iconic home products are now believed to have his own label.
“I made this design bags according to my personality, not someone else. I also want a bag that I can create a functional and comfortable to carry, “Moss said, as quoted by The New York Times (2 / 2).
Different sources of inspiration, can travel bags from Gucci Zebra motif is seen Moss when the streets of Los Angeles. Moss used this motif for a collection called Gloucester. Moss’s buff animal motifs.
Another inspiration came from her partner, Jamie Hince, Moss when he was asked to imagine glamor, Elizabeth Taylor when her bag was delivered by a porter. Taylor’s imagination about this, plus knowledge about the glamor world Moss catwalk and red carpet, producing Sohoclutch design.
With a long adjustable strap / short, Sohoclutch can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag.
Broadly speaking, as contained in the site Longchamp, Moss design divides into three themes, namely Rock ‘n’ Casual form of the bags that you can wear everyday, Rock ‘n’ Travels consisting of a bag for travel, and Rock ‘ n ‘Glam whose designs suitable for use at special events.
Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine-grandson of the founder of Longchamp, Jean-Casserain explain, in cooperation with Moss has a chance to develop. One of them visible from the development of markets in London, home to Moss. Delafontaine ensure, in cooperation with Moss not only lasted one season.
Tennis became the inspiration for Jean Paul Gaultier to design the Hermes bag collection for spring / summer 2010. In Paris Fashion Week, which took place in October 2009, the models wore clothing with tennis theme, complete with bags, some of which are made from snake and crocodile skin, with white, brown, and black.
Victoria Beckham is one of the fanatical lover of Hermes handbags. Wife of David Beckham has a collection of Hermes Birkin bag as many as 100 units, whose value reached more than 2 million U.S. dollars!
Friday, July 2, 2010
beautiful fashion
The author provides some background information at the beginning that tells about the different types of beads, charms, etc that can be used in designs. There is also information about clasps, findings, tools, chain and thread that beaders may find useful. I found tidbits of information that were new to me. There are also a few pages on techniques, but the majority of the book focuses on designs and techniques specific to those designs. At the end of the book the author includes resources for supplies in North America, Europe and Asia.
Each design project includes a material list accompanied by a photo of some of the components. There are several pictures of the project at different stages to illustrate the techniques needed as well as a photo of the final project. The text explaining the steps is brief, but tips are included as well as descriptions of possible variations to the design. All photos are full-color. Most of the designs use glass, crystal, gem stone, abalone and pearl beads as well as metal chain and accents. The final products look very professional. m a very beginner beader and when I received a copy of this book I was really pleased with many of the projects. She gives some instructions in the beginning but not enough for a beginner like me. I was able to do one of the bracelets though, through a little trial and error. It actually turned out well. Her work really inspired me. It mixes elegant with casual, and I like that effect. I am already planning on another project from the book. The Antique Pearl bracelet. It mixes gunmetal chain with onyx and gray pearls. Its beautiful. I think you'll like this book not as a how to book, but for its projects.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
boy fashion
# Statement accessories can go a long way in altering the look and feel of an outfit. A teenage boy should have several different trendy skinny ties, a couple of leather belts, one in black, and another in brown, black socks, a chunky winter scarf and a waistcoat.
# Boots and shoes are very important when it comes to being fashionable for teenage boys. Cowboy boots, ankle boots, black biker boots, caterpillar boots and formal black shoes are the kinds of footwear to aim for, depending on the teen boys particular style and taste.
# Hats are very trendy for guys. Baker boy caps are fashionable, as are felt or fake fur trilbys. A hat can make or break an outfit, and personalise a look.
# Most teenage boys need to know that they can stay looking great if they take care of themselves and their clothing gear. Leather fashion accessories look brilliant when polished regularly, but sad when left to become dull and dirty. Jeans can still be fashionable when a little worn, and even when ripped slightly. However, those which drag along in the mud, or which hang too low around the bottom cleavage area aren't so hot.
Boys can keep jackets, suits and pants looking smart by making sure they are ironed, placed on a hanger, and put in a wardrobe. The same goes for shirts. Tee shirts look dreadful if simply squashed in to a draw, or when screwed up. They look great however, when they are folded and put away carefully before use.
# Many teenage boys grow up in to men who have no idea about fashion blunders. Therefore, boys can benefit by learning early on, that white socks look bad with dark pants and jeans. Socks shouldn't be worn with sandals. Shirts with wide lapels, and wide ties, look great only when worn to parties with a seventies theme, and too much bling makes a guy look like a pimp, rather than cool.
# Teenage boys should also know that style and fashion is all about how you put an outfit together. Certain clothing garments will look fabulous with certain other ones, or pretty bad. The trick is to experiemnt when alone, and to practice mixing and matching until a personal style is found.
beautiful fashion
The Bon Jovi guitarist and designer Nikki Lund have teamed up to launch fashion line White Trash Beautiful. Here they discuss the clothing line and its launch.
Not content with playing in a world tour alongside his Bon Jovi band-mates, guitarist Richie Sambora has teamed up with musician and designer Nikki Lund to launch a new fashion range White Trash Beautiful.
Since it launched in March 2010 at Los Angeles Fashion Week in March 2010. White Trash Beautiful has taken America by storm and can include the likes of Carrie Underwood and Miley Cyrus among its celebrity fans.
The British launch of new fashion label White Trash Beautiful and its Autumn/ Winter 2010 collection at London's Indig02 turned out to be a family affair as the whole of Bon Jovi and their clans offered their support.
On this occasion Jon Bon Jovi was pleased not to be centre stage as his daughter Stephanie Rose made her debut on the catwalk in his long-time friend's clothes.
Along with Stephanie Rose on the catwalk were Natt Weller, the son of Paul Weller, and Frank Lanpard's ex, Spanish model Elen Rivas.
Explaining how the fashion line came about, Richie Sambora said: "Jon and I had this idea for a song “White Trash Beautiful” and I was walking around the house one day and thought this song sounds like a clothing line.
"Nikki had an amazing line of clothes called Eccentric Symphony and I was a fan. I called her up and it all started from there."
Nikki Lund added: "I have always admired Richie’s unique personal style in music and fashion. He is a brilliant artist and trendsetter with over 30 years in the business. It is so inspiring working with him."
The range uses distressed leather to create edgy zip-decorated jackets, risque metallic capes, sexy dresses and evening gowns.
But the collection will not be in the shops until the autumn. You can, however, buy it online from July.
babe fashion
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PROM NIGHT
There’s no denying that every girl desires to look like royalty at their prom, but how do you ensure you channel Pop Princess and avoid Princess Anne? Easy, simply follow our guide to the best hair styles for your prom night.
Whatever look you go for, make sure you that it is modern and youthful. Opting for an old fashioned style can look dated and frumpy. Instead, keep it fresh and on trend, avoiding anything stiff or too ‘done’, which can look more suited to a bridal party than an end of school party.
As well as choosing a contemporary, trend focussed style, take the shape and style of your dress into consideration.
Dishevelled curls look their best with spaghetti straps, delicate jewellery and dresses that have minimal detail around the shoulders and neckline. Undressed updos are a versatile choice, working well with all dresses, but keep it very soft to avoid it looking harshly scraped back with strapless frocks.
Tumbling plaits and waves create a boho vibe and ensure an easy going glam look when worn with delicate floaty dresses. If you’ve picked out a halter neck dress, considerfashion and lifestyle
A new concept store where customers can obtain information on the latest trends, news and all that occur in the main gateways and the most prominent international and national brands.
You can also ask your personal shopper on those tips you need to know how they should be dressed for a particular celebration, or stop by our proposal looks for suggestions tailored to their dress, or exchange views with other clients in this bog, try on a garment on a virtual mannequin, or send to a friend who likes to dress … All this in a fun, participatory and agile.
new online fashion store El Corte English
The design of this new trendy area allows quick navigation and multiple forms of clothing grouped by different criteria: color, brand, size, price … To have complete information items are presented with photographs of different sizes and angles, zoom, video, ability to assess and exchange views, a detailed size chart that links the Spanish and international, a complete file with the characteristics and maintenance tips, and advice by specialists proposed combination when it comes to clothing.
Another important point to give customers the best service, has been the streamlining of all logistics processes to shorten delivery times to the home and provide other alternatives, such as Internet booking and collect in any of the stores English Court, and the possibility of a return in the same order.
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The director of the women’s magazine Marie Claire, Joanna Bonnet, the editor of that publication, Isabel Vaquero and executive director of the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain and also a professor of the course, Lucia Curdier, have simulated a press conference in the beautiful building of the Foundation Fernando de Castro of Madrid. The three professionals have gathered in the First Course of Journalism and Communication of Fashion students have the opportunity to ask your questions and doubts about the world of fashion and magazines, at the hands of professionals.
In this sense, we have talked about new developments and new technologies that have changed the way we learn in society: “The paper is in decline. Internet has revolutionized and time has revolutionized the information, “Joanna Bonnet has responded to the students’ curiosity to see the perception that he was the director of the magazine, to this phenomenon that breaks in society today.
However, some things never change. Marie Claire is still concerning, either on paper or on the Internet to create community and social.
Furthermore, there has been we have to place more for the Spanish fashion. That is a role that journalists have to do as much together as designers. It has also stressed the need for good journalists in the field, specialized. In short, it has qualified in terms of fashion and information that “the historical moment requires us to communicate, to translate the needs of each other: designers and fashion journalists” and that “we must promote professionalization of the sector. You cannot leave fashion at the hands of Paris Hilton, “said Curdier.
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If you are having desire to find good Jewellery then you can find easily in the online market. Now this time in the online market have lots of sites those are providing best Jewellery. In this summer you will get best Jewellery those have designed by good designers. In the online market have lots of sites those are providing whole Jewellery accessories for the summer vacation. If you want to in the tour and you are having desire to wear good Jewellery then you can buy in the online market. Now this time you will get cheap and best Jewellery. If you want good looking Jewellery then you should wear gold and diamond Jewellery because these are making unique attraction.
In the online market you will get lots of shops those are providing best Jewellery but now this time also you will get best designer Jewellery which is making good attraction on the parties. If you want to make self good attraction then you should purchase this Jewellery. Now this time you will find low prices Jewellery and also you will get best designs on Jewellery. In the online market have lots of Jewellery designers those are designing to Jewellery. If you want good design in your Jewellery then you can order designs and then you can find same designs.
In the summer vacation people are enjoying lots of parties. If you are also going in the parties or going to attend marriage party and you are having desire to give good gift then you can get good gift ideas. If you want to give good gift then you can gift Jewellery which would be nice an ever. You will get it cheap and best so if you want to give good gift then go to buy Jewellery and gift to your friend.
fishion and lifestyle
BAL main in his collection at Fashion Week in Paris for the 2010 fall season, I present metallic dresses in shades of gold, and robes, beads, slats, and chains. Metallic dresses added a charming touch of magic to each of the models, which showed rocker chic opulence.
The Rocha’s collection at Fashion Week in Paris in 2010, showed metallic dresses and metallic brocade robe. Where the clothes are presented in metallic, colors look suitable for an outstanding day and at night. The trend of metallic dresses for fall 2010, are unique and the house Rocha’s designer, it became visible in retro dresses with distinctive shiny gold tone.
The golden colored metallic shades were not confined only to the dresses; jackets could also be seen as Dries Van Note Fall Collection in 2010. The exhibition of her dresses staged at the Paris Fashion Week, also delivering metallic dresses and metallic jackets for women as a whole where the silhouettes and highlights the brilliance of platinum.
The tendency of metallic dresses was also seen on the catwalks of Milan and New York in its presentation of the Fashion Week. Emilio Puce Fall 2010 Collection with the Fashion Week in Milan, presented metallic dresses made to shine down the runway thanks to designer Peter Dumas, where her gold dress was amazing.
Max Mara was another house designer who showed his fall collection in 2010, metallic dresses look very feminine and sexy, as well as being perfect for a party or night out with friends.
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The Gucci Sunglasses are a statement of fashion in Italy, the brand retains its spirit by submitting their designs and models with the representation of the history of the brand, a commitment to modern luxury, which has made the Gucci name, is synonymous with beauty and Italian artisanship. An icon in the fashion that makes essential in any wardrobe a supplement in the form of sunglasses from the prestigious brand.
The presentation of the autumn-winter collection 2010/11 the Marcela Mira had the invaluable assistance of one of the leading brands of water more national scene, Sierra Water Caporal dedicated 10 years to the procurement, packaging and marketing spring waters Sierra Caporal in Jane.
The warmth and strength of the spectacular handbags and accessories see the Marcela for next fall are a nod to nature and the delicate flowers of winter with textures and colors radiate sophistication for a very feminine woman. A collection that reinvents the authentic bag coat, a masterpiece inspired by the world of bullfighting.
Next to them, said the design of the spectacular bottles Water Floral Collection Sierra Caporal, in which flowers and warm sensual character printed in a luxury vessels. All four bottles, Calla, Tulip, Orchid and lily, gave special chic and stylish showroom Look at Marcela.
Natural mineral water is gaining prominence on the table and its packaging. Sierra Caporal is the ideal cover letter to accompany one of the most stylish brands and race on the national scene, Look at the Marcela, whose original designs bags and accessories are among the most admired and desired.
Ague Sierra Caporal is presented with this collection of bottles such as water quality is exceptional, for its balanced composition, since it provides essential minerals in proportion, low in sodium and high in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonates.
Because not all brands of water are equal, not all firms can boast INS work with 100% Spanish products and the best quality, Water Watch and the Sierra Caporal Marcela share the passion for leading their respective sectors always providing quality, confidence and beauty to all your creations.
fashion and lifestyle
What may be considered the biggest upset in mixed martial arts in the past decade took place on Saturday night as Fabricio Werdum defeated Fedor Emelianenko, long considered the best fighter in the world, in the main event of Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s co-promoted event in San Jose, CA. Many expected the great Fedor to stomp yet another mudhole in the competition as Werdum’s only chance to win would be to suck “The Last Emporer” into his lauded ground game— and that is exactly what he did.
Sixty-nine seconds after the opening bell, Fedor was trapped in a vicious triangle choke and found himself tapping out for the first time in his 10-year career. It wasn’t so much the fact Fedor finally lost legitimately (his other loss was a stoppage back in 2000 due to a nasty cut). Rather, this concerns the man to whom he lost. Werdum is certainly no slouch as a fighter. But “Vai Cavalo” couldn’t make the grade as a UFC fighter and was released from the organization after suffering losses to Junior Dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski back in 2008. His other losses to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Sergei Kharitonov prior to his stint with the UFC showed Werdum was a good fighter, but certainly not on the level of Fedor.
But alas, Fedor saw his unbeatable luster choked out on Saturday night and the debate regarding the best fighter in the world no longer includes his name. In MMA, every fighter eventually loses and Emelianenko could bounce back in a major way. But how much does Fedor’s loss impact his immediate future and the future of the organization that paraded him around as their most significant signing ever?
The Fedor loss actually hurts Strikeforce more than it does Emelianenko. This marks the second time a big name in the UFC has tasted defeat. Dan Henderson found himself in a similar position when he was soundly beaten by the Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields, who, ironically, may be on his way to the UFC, while Fedor’s been the man UFC President Dana White’s actively pursued for the past couple of years. White can now sit back and laugh because the allure of Fedor is gone and the UFC will be able to name the world’s best heavyweight after UFC 116’s epic matchup between Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar.
Strikeforce’s heavyweight division also loses some momentum as Fedor will now have to work himself back into the heavyweight picture. A highly anticipated bout with Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem is now on hold as Fedor looks to redeem himself after the devastating loss. Fans hoping to see Strikeforce compete with the UFC will more than likely turn their attention back to the UFC and be comfortable saying the best heavyweights in the world live in the Octagon. Fighters like Fedor and Dan Henderson were supposed to help bolster Strikeforce’s presence, but the plan backfired.
Fedor’s loss isn’t as bad for him as it seems. He’s still 32-2-1 and has a resume that features names such as Mirko Cro Cop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Ricardo Arona and Kevin Randleman among others. It actually takes the pressure of remaining unbeaten off of the Russian. Fedor still has the technique and skill to beat any fighter in the world, it’s just a matter of how he rises after being beaten for the first time in his career.
Expect a new, re-focused Emelianenko to emerge and be ready to take back his crown. Strikeforce, on the other hand, better slow down the pandering towards bigger names and focus on some of their younger talent.
Monday, June 28, 2010
fingers tips
An interesting assignment was recently proposed: write about the Interop conference, and more specifically, evaluate whether or not it's focused on the right things. I reluctantly accepted, knowing that Interop is the type of conference I try to avoid. In the world of *nix systems administration, the conference scene is bleak. USENIX LISA and the various LinuxCon conferences are about the only worthwhile, non-commercial conferences where real sysadmins gather to exchange ideas. Everything else is lacking in practical details and is overrun with vendors trying to sell crap.
Interop has over 300 vendors and a huge exhibit hall, so it certainly fits into the "everything else" category. It is also located in Las Vegas. Among those types of conferences, however, Interop does seem to have a better than average variety of lightly technical topics. Three days are dedicated to the conference portion of Interop, where the hot topics of the year are presented.
Focus
Cloud Computing, of course, is a main topic. Digging through the list of talks in cloud track, something strange happened. I started recognizing names. Then, I found numerous sessions that actually sounded interesting. My favorite thus far is, "Private Clouds Are Just Another Name for IT Done Right." Exactly! Then, I read on to discover "The DevOps Revolution," a talk given by Opscode founder Jesse Robbins. Strangely, it's in the Cloud category, likely because there is no Systems track, but nonetheless I am pleasantly surprised. DevOps is one important topic anticipated Interop would ignore, so its presence softened my attitude.
fashion trends
Luxury, indulgence, and expensive clothing are all not just for women.
Gone are the days, when fashionable, expensive clothing and apparel shopping was womens segment. In todays society, men have become equally fashion conscious. Designer outfits are exclusively styled, and patterned according to the latest trends, and their preferences making the fashion savvy men take a wonderful luxury journey, and stand out in a crowd. Adams genetics have their own unique tastes; feel proud of their brands, and clothes. A few like to posses unique and luxurious products for themselves. A wide range of clothing is available for men in latest trends, style and colors, that can be worn for comfort and also reflecting their individual traits. These are special outfits are exclusively designed for men with big pockets, who are interested in creating their individual wardrobe, costing them a ransom.
Prominent Brands ruling the Mens Luxury Market:
Brands such as Louis Vuitton, Yohji Yamamoto, Paul Gaultier, Dior, Lanvin, Hermes, and Givenchy are a few renowned labels in the mens fashion segment, making exclusively expensive attires in captivating hues, shapes, and patterns. Zara is a notable brand for making trendy mens clothing offering high fashion. Each of its pieces is expensive, unique and exclusive. Boateng is a suave and sophisticated brand making men to adorn their wardrobe with its collections.
Designs of the French manufacturer Dior makes its haute couture with the worlds finest quality of wool and canvas interiors, and is believed to be of the best quality among mens outfits. Lanvin is a luxurious brand offering a range of mens clothing with intricate trimmings, embroideries, and beaded embellishments. Its clear and floral hues make it an elegant trademark. Their salons are located in Paris, Tokya, Hong Kong, Boston, London Moscow, and Geneva.
Suits - A Deluxe Realm:
Executive suits worn by men for a specific occasion needs much focus on comfort and fittings. Custom made suits are designed to meet the individual requirements of the customer, making it a top choice. In this line of custom made suits, Bespoke suits are infamous for their construction. Their customer service is excelling that, they even go to the clients home or work place in an in-store visit in not possible for their clients. Much to do to retain the market! The market for suits with sky-high prices is very small. So designers and tailors try to keep their prices earthbound.
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The globalization in India has changed the activities in the countrys clothing industry. The fashion industry today pivots on the evolving dynamism and energy of the International design world. Creative and innovative Fashion Designers rise to become Global Brand Icons, Media Personalities, Industry Stalwarts or ultimately, Celebrated Images symbolizing the remarkable look, feel and attributes to the era. The Indian design and fashion Industry has grown consistently into big business and India has emerged as one of the leading players. Indian Culture, Traditions, Clothing , Style, Techniques and Uniqueness have influenced the world and are now influencing world fashion. With its unique fabrics, rich colour schemes and intricate handwork , India will soon become a formidable force globally. In the present millennium, the globalization of market has brought a new set of challenges to the Indian garment Industry to modernize its designing and manufacturing techniques and make itself viable and globally competitive Hence, in order to remain competitive both in global and domestic markets, the Industry must explore ways and means to upgrade overall productivity and quality as well as to develop a quick response strategy to meet the demands of the fast changing markets.
Key Words- Fashion, multimedia technology, industry. , Designing.
Fashion, Apparel
Apparel companies face significant challenges to remain competitive in todays industry, including supplying innovative collections at the right price, controlling margins, designing personalized garments, enhancing brand image, building customer loyalty and expanding business horizons. Kathiervelu (2001) reported that companies who want to compete in the fashion market can not prosper without CAD technology, much of this technology covers patterns making, marker making and textile design and production. There is a strong need towards complete computer integration from design and product development through merchandising and business operations on a worldwide network.
Fashion designing
Fashion designing is the science of geometry, colour and drapery all rolled into one. It is associated with creating designs for menswear, women wear, teen fashion wear and extends to accessories like jewelry, and footwear also. Fashion designing is an intellectually satisfying and lucrative profession today. As the domestic demand for ready to wear increase, and Indian garment exports growing at the phenomenal rate of 25% per annum- the future for a career in fashion Industry holds every promise of success.
IT Perspective
Fashion industry, in this new millennium is increasing by leaps and bounds. It demands a plethora of creativity and art mixed with technical knowledge and professionalism. In recent times, information technology has emerged as a promising base for global competitiveness. CAD applications in garment manufacturing involves
- Pattern marking and grading :-It allows to develop the pattern pieces directly on the screen, do the grading and carry out modifications in existing pattern.
- Marker making softwares :-It allows distributing the pattern pieces in the required fabric width, which gives much better fabric conversion.
- Designing softwares :-It enables one to select fabric, scan it, change colours, develop it , change style and print the final results.
Computer Aided Design
Creativity is crucial for fashion designing. A fashion designer must have a strong aesthetic sense along with an eye for colour and details. Though an art form, fashion has also been touched by the technology wave sweeping our lives. CAD has already made inroads in to fashion designing of garments especially in export houses. By incorporating multimedia technologies, the world of fashion has changed irrevocably in the last few years to offer various options to the designers. Multimedia tools make it possible for designers to experiment, visualize and see for themselves before actually translating it to reality.
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Fashion trends appear unexpectedly and fade away even quicker than they appeared. Sustaining their slice of the pie and attracting new customers is a key issue facing the retailers. Especially in case of apparel retailing, where garments have a short life cycle, fads move even more rapidly. The retailer would lose his profits if he missed to keep abreast of the springing trends, and simultaneously would lose money if he invests in the wrong trend. This is one big challenging aspect facing the fashion industry.
Luxury, Near Luxury, & Standard Apparels:
The major concern for apparel retailers is brand positioning. Luxury apparel stores like Banana Republic target high income customers who do not mind to pay a hefty price for their merchandise. They seek attires with premium quality with a premium price. The second category of retailers are those who deal with near luxury garments; clothes which are little lavish, but within the budget of middle and upper middle class consumers. They target customers who crave for wearing stylish clothes matching the latest trends, those cannot afford to pay premium prices for their outfits, but can settle for these near luxury brands. Brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Fitch & Abercrombie fall under this category. Gap captures consumers with apparels at mid-range price. Last are the standard apparel retailers, those who aim at the middle and lower level customers with average incomes, who generally seek to buy apparels during clearance sales. Brands such as Old Navy targets low end price products of the apparel industry.
Brand positioning during tough times:
Brand positioning of apparels is very crucial especially during the times of economic turmoil. During these times, only the creamy people go in for their shopping spree without any restrictions of their budget. Luxury apparel retailers do not face much problem during these times as their wealth-laden customers generally do not have any issues regarding their spending patterns. After being bludgeoned by recession, middle and lower income people curtail their shopping patterns and cut back from spending on non-necessity items. Clothing comes under this kind. Sales in the near luxury and standard apparel stores will have a deep impact during these times.
Profit margins of apparel retailers too have variations due to the discounting strategies and variation in price levels. Profit margins for high end apparel companies range around 67% and 20% for standard apparel companies. Low priced apparel retailers keep low profit margins and still go for a discount when they do their clearance sales.
Fashion industry is going through a price overhaul with companies like H&M, and Forever 21 coming up with apparels with fair quality and low price. Todays consumers are picky and close minded regarding their shopping preferences, especially when it comes to apparels. The market trends keep changing to go with the consumers taste.
Customers will look for value as well as the price tag. From the perspective of attitude, shoppers will have a different thinking. In order to compete in todays market; the successful strategy for apparel retailers is to offer a wide range of clothing at as many price ranges as possible.
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any spring-summer 2010 fashion shows were carried out under the motto "militarism and craziness" and customized denim fashion revealed these tendencies as well. The most stylish jeans of the season spring-summer 2010 are skinny, torn, of dirty khaki, gray, blue or black colors. They are best of all combined with long sweaters or tops in military style. Other trends are the 1990s and a sexy look.
Dyed jeans are still in, this spring they come in skinny, straight, torn, short and long variants. Another reminder of the 1990s' fashion are custom jeans in grunge style which look as if they have been worn for several seasons. Boyfriend jeans are still popular too. For example, such jeans can be found in the latest collections of Ralph Lauren, Jean Paul Gaultier, Getwear or Versace. The latter fashion house presented its variation of boyfriend jeans wide on the thighs and tight on the ankles. Unique brand presented their vision of boyfriend style grunge jeans fitting women's figure, however they are also very relaxed and extremely worn.
Extraordinarily embellished subculture jeans will also be fashionable in the coming season. Trussardi presents its extravagant jeans model 1911 with pockets worn and torn. Just Cavalli denim collection is built on the combination of denim fabric with flower ornaments. Jeans decorated with zippers, rivets, chains and prints are also a trend of spring-summer 2010.
Classical jeans are timeless and in the new season they are certainly worn as well. Worn straight-cut classical jeans can be found in the newest collections of D&G, Getwear, William Rast and Alexander McQueen.
Elegant skinny black jeans are a hit of the coming season, as well as cuts, jeggings and gray jeans. Banana Republic brand also presents denim trench coats and worn denim shirts combined with cotton cardigans and linen dresses. Another novelty of spring-summer 2010 is the use of denim patch pockets.
Denim shorts are of immediate interest during hot summer days. They are comfortable and practical. Spring-summer 2010 season presents ultrashort denim shorts of black and red colors. Torn shorts and shorts with cuts are also in. The best shoes to combine them with are ballerinas and shoes with high heels. The best accessories are massive colliers and bracelets, belt-bracelets and massive sunglasses as well as aviator sunglasses.
Jeans with corsage popular during the season autumn-winter 2009/2010 stay for spring and summer, too. Made to measure jeans with corsage are embellished with buttons and lacing and look exquisite especially in dark colors. Such jeans make your waist look slimmer and your legs visually longer, their importance can not be overstated. The best way is to combine jeans with corsage with a white blouse, short bolero or a jeans jacket. All the more so, double denim stays popular during the coming season, too. And don't forget about high heels! Stay tuned!
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