Fashion
The Ultimate Guide – Summer Trends In 2016 You Can’t Miss
Reading Time: 4 minutesTrends change – that is common but your style should be perpetual. So what is the most recent style drift that characterizes this season? I have listed few trends from head to toes, you should be aware about it in 2016. Let’s explore – Hats Trend Bucket hat are the new charm this season. Bucket cap at first may sound somewhat out-dated for a few individuals, yet the 90s pattern is in the season once more! Spring and summer are dependably the seasons for easygoing garments, so match the bucket cap with easygoing shorts or skirts would be your outfit to go in this spring and summer in 2016. Top Summers are the perfect season for every girl to flaunt their well-trained body. Enchantment would at present be in trend for this spring and summer, exposed shoulder would be the main highlight in this summer. Coordinating the exposed shoulder…
Best 2016 Online Boutiques Guide: How to Find that Unique Spring Look
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring is just around the corner and with that comes the need for a new look and few new statement clothing pieces to add to your wardrobe. The ladies either will be flocking to the nationwide chains and megamalls for that run-of-the-mill get-up or searching through the online shopping outlets, hoping for a genuine look. It is a tough game to play; trying to find that one outfit that truly speaks to your character. Sometimes your search comes down to finding the right online boutique choice and that is what the pocket version of the Best 2016 Online Boutiques Guide it here to do. Choosing clothes for springtime does not have to be hopeless if you know what to look for in a truly unique fashion experience that aligns with the trends of the day while keeping a classic base. The process boils down to a few key traits. As…
Friday Chronicle #20 – Why the fashion industry is killing fashion? A heritage and creativity debate.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen a very well known trends agency in Paris said back in 2012 that fashion needed to get its freedom from the heritage and history or die, it was probably the most stupid thing to say. Nevertheless it was the state of mind of many people at that time. Since then several iconic Fashion houses decided to embrace this over-modernity philosophy and now, 4 years later, they are dying .
Caroline Vreeland, more than a it-girl.
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen we say IT-GIRL, we are not talking about a girl working in an IT department. We are talking about a girl who definitely is driving the news. A girl who is stylish, beautiful, sexy and with an attitude. We could list a few but there is one that you need to know, she is Caroline Vreeland.
Fashion is dead, the industry killed it.
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt is official, fashion is dead. Fashion designers have continuously resigned from their roles at some of the most prestigious fashion names. From Dior, to Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, all these brands are dying as their respectives Artistic Directors are leaving their position. Most of them declared that they do not accept anymore the conditions and the pressure in which they live constantly. The industry of fashion is killing fashion. Luxury Fashion Houses are changing to become fashion labels and ultimately generic apparel items. A new model need to be find. Hedi, Albert, Raf, Stefano, Christophe, John… all gone. Every chain reaction has a starting point. In our case here it all started back in 2007 when Hedi Slimane resigned from his position at Dior Homme. At that time everybody was shocked. When Hedi Slimane took over the artistic direction of Dior homme in 2000, he reshaped the fashion…
Mugler fashion, the exceptional heritage in a dazzling future.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThierry Mugler is a legend in the fashion industry. His style and his legacy became an endless source of inspiration for fashion artist from all over the world. The Fashion and Beauty House is fully owned by Clarins since 1998. The Clarins Group has since then helped to established the French luxury brand among the iconic names of fashion design and beauty products. The creator himself developed his full talent from the end of the 70’s until 2002. In 2002, Thierry Mugler decided to leave the fashion house and fully dedicate his time to other projects like theater, music-hall and other performances. Clarins kept a caring eye on the Mugler brand in order to keep alive the heritage of sophistication, quality and originality. 2013 was an important year for the brand. Sandrine Groslier was appointed as President Clarins Fragrance Group & Mugler Mode. Sandrine has worked for the beauty brand for several years….
Maternity Fashion – How to Look and Feel Great as Your Bump Grows!
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are pregnant – particularly if it’s your first time – you know you are going to need a whole new wardrobe to keep you feeling as comfortable as possible until your baby is born. Of course, comfort isn’t the only factor when it comes to choosing the things you wear. It is possible to be fashionable, stylish, and even look sexy while your bump is growing. Here are some tips to keep you looking good even on those days when you may not feel like it. Wear Close Fits on Your Limbs Pregnancy should only make your belly big, so there is no reason to dress like the rest of you has ballooned in size too! Loose, shapeless clothes will only add to the bulky look, so choose maternity clothing that has a slimmer fit on your arms and legs to give a good balance. Maternity leggings like…
JM Weston homage to Yves Klein… Le Moc Klein Blue.
Reading Time: 5 minutesJM Weston, the French luxury shoes creator just launched a new exciting project, an homage to Yves Klein. When 2 French creators universes meet, only the sublime can be reached.
Yves Klein, the ultimate blue.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAccording to science, the human eye can spot 1000 levels of light&dark, 100 levels of red&green and 100 levels of yellow&blue. This means that we can see about 10 million different colors. But in this variety of colors there is only one Yves Klein Blue Yves Klein, the master of Post-war pictural art and the genius behind his blue. Yves Klein was born in April 28th 1928 in Nice – South of France. He was considered as an important figure in post-war European art. He is the leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau Réalisme founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany. Yves Klein was a pioneer in the development of performance art and is seen as an inspiration to, and as a forerunner of, minimal art, as well as Pop Art. The Nouveau Realism is often considered as the French version of the american pop…
YESAH, The fashion brand all it girls will wear next year.
Reading Time: 3 minutes2016 will definitely be an interesting year for fashion. After the rise and fall of many iconic brands and designers, there is a true renewal in the fashion landscape. One of the most expected brands next year is YESAH and we can already say that many it girls will be wearing it in 2016 and beyond. There are more than 80 million people working in the fashion/apparel industry around the world (source: fashionunited.com) that generate around $500Billion worldwide. It is hard to define but there are approximately 2 million fashion/apparel brands and when you are a young fashion designer, why should you start your own label as the market is over saturated? Probably the main reason would be talent. And talent is something that YESAH has to offer. Behind this indy brand is young fashion designer Linda Hao. This Young artist was born in Shanghai and lives in Singapore….
The Sapeurs, elegant dandies from Africa. Color is life.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Sapeurs stands for Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes (the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People), are a band of men who turn the art of dressing into a cultural statement, and abide by a code befitting of the gentlemanly clothes they don so resplendently each morning. Check the full review here.
South-Africa is the biggest luxury market in Africa. Rising star!
Reading Time: 8 minutesSouth Africa is an amazing market for luxury. It is a giant within s giant. Here is a snapshot of the luxury landscape in South Africa. From the market, to brands, distribution and fashion designers.
Vanessa Beecroft x Valentino for Vogue Ukraine: a timeless idea of femininity
Reading Time: 3 minutesVanessa Beecroft has proved herself to be one of the most original artists of her generation. Always finding the specific angle that will generate a strong reation to everyone who would see her work. Exploring the human body and the vision of femininity, Vanessa Beecroft made her own mark in the artistic international scene. In the past 10 years she started a collaboration with brands, mostly fashion brands in order to illustrate a certain vision of fashion. This time Vanessa Beecroft, alongside with the creative director of Vogue Ukraine, Olga Yanul, has worked in association with the great Italian fashion house Valentino. This latest project, the creation of a portfolio, was conducted for the magazine Vogue Ukraine on the occasion of the release of its second issue of the Art magazine. The story puts on stage different materials to create an entirely feminine and sensual world. Marble and semi-naked…
Introducing the Most Vibrant and Colourful Ethnic Clothing- Indian Ethnic Wear
Reading Time: 4 minutesIndian fashion has nowadays reached to new heights which has finally started receiving a long-overdue notice within the fashion circles all across the world.
Jigsaw Autumn-Winter collection 2015-2016. Take some time out!
Reading Time: 2 minutesJigsaw autumn/winter 2015: 15 looks onwards and upwards, taking inspiration from natural geological and meteorological elements; creating a collection filled with beautiful modernity, practical sharpness and exquisite fabric quality. Key shapes envelop the body, with ample layers and indulgent quantities of cloth, all of the highest quality in soft and luxurious yarns.