Fashion Design

Ethnic Fashion design today become popular in the world wide.

India fashion design

Twin inspiration for ethnic fashion design.

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Japanese Fashion Designers Overview

Japanese fashion designers are increasing up from your country's shattered economic climate, and they're confronting the forces of traditional style--and globalization--head-on. Their clothes are mocking and playful, with smooth lines and occasionally asymmetrical cuts. Within this era of multitasking, their creations frequently double as fine art objects, ads or anime cartoons, turning style into just an additional type of multimedia entertainment.

Beginning from their conventional kimono ton modern western design outfits the japanese style mindful populace has usually created a mark in style business. They've silently presented the worldwide marketplace with globe class styles. Japanese are very style mindful individuals simply because they think in out and out enrichment with age, time and design. Nevertheless, they hate unnecessary experimenting with uniqueness simply because they think that what's conventional is usually pure and trusted.

Japanese fashion designers are producing fabrics particularly to fulfill their personal design visions rather than relying on obtainable resources. The most recent trend within this age of new resources reveals a concentrate on distinctive textiles that integrate tradition and cutting-edge technologies. We discover imaginative new directions which are attracting worldwide consideration.

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Fashion Designer Clothes

Fashion designer clothes is mainly viewed as the reflection of one's self through what he or she wears and how they are carried. It is the physical projection of one's images comprised by clothing, apparels, accessories including the elements involved in each of them such as color and design. The holistic combination of these all becomes the fashion identity of a person.

However, in pursuing this statement of a person, certain conditions and factors becomes complicated such as the necessity of the branding and the price involved in it. Luckily, there is an effective pursuit to consider in this concern giving each interested individual the freedom to choice brands without the burden of its price namely through choosing fashion designer clothes in shopping.

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fashion royalty dolls

Fashion Royalty: Night Warrior Vanessa arrives from Japan
Number 20 Vanessa joins the tribe. While worthy of the name, she is quite different from her 19 sisters in that she represents a fictional character who wields a sword and might very well have jumped off the pages of a comic book. [Correction: I have been reminded that this doll was created to resemble the character who was played by Kate Beckinsale in the Van Helsing movie.]
Speaking of series, here is the series of Vanessa dolls From the first one in 2004, Shock Bonbon. through the latest, Night Warrior, they have all been ultra-feminine with the exception, perhaps, of Aerodynamic. She carries a chair instead of a sword. Could she be the pre-cursor of a line of weapon-carrying Fashion Royalty dolls? I would prefer the use of different sculpts for warrior dolls. But that's just me. All of the images below are the property of Integrity Toys unless otherwise noted.

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Fashion Design Drawing

Fashion Design Drawing Lesson 1 - The Dress Form
By James Vincent

A good form is the foundation for all succeeding lessons. No matter how pretty a dress or design is, if it is placed on a " dumpy " figure, it will have no style whatever.

In this lesson we first learn how to draw a layout for the form. In the next lesson we dress the same form in a very simple dress.

A form must have good proportion and style. A form leaning forward, or making a bow, as one might express it, is not stylish, neither is one with too large a bust and a tiny waist; nor one with high, square shoulders.

This form is used for dressmaker's sketches, and for any dress to be placed on a lay figure.

When the dress is on the human figure, action comes in play and a complete understanding of these lessons will enable the student to draw the human figure in a variety of positions.

TO DRAW THE FORM

When drawing the dress form place the figure in the center of the paper. This may be done by getting the proportions and measuring to see just where to begin the drawing. Leave a little more margin at the bottom, than at the top.

Draw line 1, which is a very slight horizontal curve up, then lines 2, 3,4, 5, 6 and 7 as marked on the lesson plate. Line 2 is thrown out for the bust, and line 3 is thrown in at the waist, which throws the shoulders back. Lines 4 and 5 cross lines 2 and 3 at the waist, at first curving out for the hips, then curving in to the bottom of the skirt oval. Line 6 (center line of waist) follows line 2, not literally, but taking the general direction, getting straighter as it reaches the waist line. Line 7 (center line of skirt) runs straight down from line 6.

See part A of the dress form figure : Dress Form

The collar goes into the shoulders three (3) times and is about the same height. The lines of the collar curve down, as does the waist line, but the bottom of the sleeve curves up. In the back view this order is reversed, as is explained in Lesson II. The collar and waist fines curve up, and the bottom of the sleeve curves down.

There are three planes at the waist: the front, and two sides. You observe but little of the far side in a three-quarter view. This is true of the collar also. These three planes on the waist run into each other, forming a graceful curve. The planes on the collar do the same.

To test the accuracy of your form, drop the dotted lines from the center of the near shoulder to the end of the waist line. This line must be vertical or parallel with the edges of your paper. Drop the dotted line from the end of the far shoulder to the other end of the waist line. This line also must be vertical.

Practice this figure, doing it many times. When you feel confident that you understand all that has preceded and can draw Fig. A with snap, take up Fig. B which is the dress form placed on Fig. A.

If you have followed all directions carefully, you will have a good form on which any costume may be placed.

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Fashion Design College

Guide to Choosing A Fashion Design School
By John Morris

A successful future in the fashion design industry depends on right choice of school to attend. Although fashion design is not one of the more popular careers to pursue, if your talents lie in this field, there is ample opportunity awaiting you. However, the first thing to hurdle is your choice of school.

When choosing a fashion design school, consider the following factors.

Area of Focus

Look into the nature of the school. Is it solely a fashion design school or does it offer other courses. Is this school well-known for its emphasis on fashion design?

Fashion design schools are few and far between. This makes it harder to choose one that fits your bill. Your first task will be to find a reputable school that will aid you in your training.

Also, look into whether the school participates in any fashion design competition or has accomplished anything of reknown in the industry. This is a sure sign of their commitment to the fashion arts its education among students.

Different schools have different strengths, find a school that plays to your strengths and has specialization in the field of your choice.

For example, you might choose a very well-know fashion design school only to find out that they specialize in childrens’ clothing, while the field of your choice is adult formal wear. This could diffuse your interests, and dull your specialization.

Make sure you know what field the school you are scouting focuses on. This will help you specialize in that area too.

Alumni and Job Placements

Does the college offer job placement assistance? And has the alumni from this school gone on to be successful professionals? Always learn from other’s previous experience. If you see that those that had gone through this school before you received proper training and are successful in their field, that is an indication of a good school.

Most of these reputable schools have numerous connections in the graphic arts industry. They usually offer job placement services. You may want to consider this when choosing a school.

It would do no harm to start looking at the educational background of your admired fashion designer. Checking out the schools they came from will give an idea of the sort of training these artists went through. From here, you may make decisions as to whether you would like to choose the same school as they did.

Curriculum

You must assess whether the curriculum is relevant to you field of study. You may want to compare the curricula of different schools to see which offers the best form of education.

It would also be wise to check the quality of the teaching staff at that school. Having established artists who teach at a fashion design school is also an indication of a good training program.

Student to Teacher Ratio

Ask yourself: how big are the classes and how many teachers and classes are available at this school before you choose it. The more the students the lesser the efficacy of the teacher. However, if there are too few students per teacher, that could tell of a different problem – that of quality. If this is the case, it may be that the school is not popular or is suffering from anemic academic performance.

Accreditation

Accreditation means the school has passed a certain standards of educational quality. Accreditation is performed by the U.S. Department of Education. Fashion design schools must be accredited to prove their level of competence.

Check with the State Postsecondary School Licensing Bureau to see if the college you are investigating is accredited. Also, check National Approval and Accreditation for this concern.

Cost

Some people may proclaim that to obtain their education, they would spare no coin. Unfortunately, it also pays to be practical in your choice of fashion design school. If the school you choose has a tuition rate that is beyond your financial capability, you might find yourself working unable to pursue your studies consistently due to the financial stress which may lead you to look for part-time work.

Scholarships

You might want to consider whether the design school you are looking at offers any scholarships. You also might want to know the terms to them too. Some schools offer scholarships based on academic performance. Some offer them based on fashion design competitions they hold regularly.

Your choice of school is an investment that will last you a lifetime. Proper care and investigation in choosing such is truly important. When you are comfortable with your choice of fashion design schools, you can now chart your path towards a successful career.

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Hippie Fashion

The Hippie Fashion Statement
By Robert Fulle

The Hippie counterculture that started out in the 1960’s was more than just a movement advocating peace and freedom. What started out as a peaceful protest against the established societal norms and political arena that was in place, became an entire lifestyle that the hippies lived out from waking to sleeping, and from head to toe.

A lot of people followed the hippie movement. Some were motivated to become hippies themselves, while some found their views and how they expressed them quite interesting. Even if some were not exactly that passionate about what the hippies lived for, the hippie trend still managed to catch on. From long-haired men, to vegetarians, and to odd clothes, a lot of people soon had a bit of a hippie fashion in them.

Although the hippie statement about breaking free from society and pursuing liberation and peace was the movement’s main theme, it became easy for people to know hippies more popularly because of their odd way of dressing and conducting themselves. Because of their rather eccentric clothes, they stood out quite starkly from the crowd. This is why the term “hippie” would often bring to mind a long-haired person, clad in sandals or sometimes even barefoot, wearing colorful tie-dyed shirts, a vest, bell-bottom pants, and several other accessories. For the ladies, the picture may also consist of colorful peasant blouses and long, full skirts.

These fashion threads have now been modernized and are accepted by the fashion world. Bell-bottom pants are now a worldwide hit. What used to be trendy back in the past, and went out of the trend for a long time, is now the “it” pair of jeans nowadays. The long, full skirts of the hippie women are now an option for any woman who wants to go feminine. The skirts are now designed in new and creative ways, using different fabrics, and come in various designs and colors. The peasant blouses are also a worldwide success. The blouses are even extended to become peasant dresses by maintaining its basic design. The blouses now come in many different varieties, colors, designs, just as long as it does not lose the basic peasant look. The tie dye trend is also now used in a variety of garments. T-shirts, tank tops, skirts, dresses, sundresses, hats, and even underwear are now tie-dyed. The mix of bright colors has made tie-dyed garments popular especially during the summer season.

Due to the wide fashion arena that accepts almost everything as a fashion statement, no matter how weird a piece of clothing may look at first, fashion can make it seem trendy and beautiful in the long run. As the hippie fashion threads caught on, people begun to look at them as strong fashion statements – eccentric and unique clothes that stood out from the crowd and was closely associated with freedom of expression. A lot of people, especially those who wanted to be unique, embraced the trend fully.

Up to the present, some modern-day hippies still wear the same odd clothes. But they’re not so odd anymore, because they’ve become part of the fashion mainstream. Some who wear the getup are possibly not true-blue hippies at all. We also see a lot of movie roles who sport the hippie getup. It has also somehow become a stereotype, because of the popularity it obtained.

However, no matter how commercialized the hippie fashion statement may get, in truth, it is still closely linked with hippie values. After all, when a hippie getup is seen, it is still known as “the hippie getup”. And it still epitomizes what the hippies stood for. Freedom from restrictions and of self-expression, in that they sported long, unkempt-looking hair without caring what other people may think. Liberation and opposition of the corporate pillars in place, in that they often made their own clothes and went barefoot. Peace and love, in that they use cheerful, bright colors that show off a peaceful, positive outlook in a beautifully free life.

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Fashion Pants

Sweat Pants


Sweatpants are an informal variety of trousers intended for comfort or athletic purposes. Fashion pants typically refers to "fashion conscious" sportswear, such as the pants produced by Juicy Couture. The distinguishing characteristic is that fashion pants lack the elastic band at the ankles.


Windpants often have zippers on each ankle, allowing athletes to unzip the end of each leg to pull the pants over their footwear. Tearaway pants, also known as breakaway pants, rip-off pants, or (in the UK) popper pants, are another variation of sweatpants, and are closely related to windpants. Tearaway pants are windpants with metal snaps running the length of both legs. Some tearaway pants have snaps on only part of the legs, but normally the snaps run the entire length. Some tearaway pants are reversible. The buttons and snaps allow athletes to remove their tearaway pants in a timely manner to compete in some sports. Basketball and track and field are the two sports most commonly associated with tearaway pants and windpants.


Adidas is the largest manufacturer of tearaway pants, followed by Nike, Inc.[citation needed] Other manufacturers are Spalding, Russell Athletic, Teamwork Athletic Apparel, Wilson Sporting Goods, And 1, Reebok, Champion, Polo Ralph Lauren, Converse, Old Navy, Foot Locker, Tommy Hilfiger, Fila, and numerous other brands.


Muscle pants more closely resemble regular sweatpants than tearaway pants or windpants. Muscle pants are usually made out of thin cotton material. Muscle pants are often characterized by wild patterns and sometimes flamboyant designs. Muscle pants were designed for use in bodybuilding; bodybuilders needed a special kind of pants to accommodate their bulging muscles and bodies while working out.

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Fashion Stylists

Fashion Stylists - the Emerging Class in the Fashion Industry


Fashion stylist - a word unheard of till recently - is one of the emerging professions in the fashion world globally. Who is a fashion stylist? A 'fashion stylist', as the name suggests, works with fashion trends to create a distinct style for a particular individual. The services of fashion stylists are generally employed by newspapers, magazines and advertising agencies. In this case, they are required to dress up the models for shoots. A major part of the job involves planning what would look good on each model, deciding from where to buy or hire these dresses and accessories depending on the budget, bringing them to the shoot and actually dressing up the models.


Fashion stylists are also used by celebrities like actors, singers and television hosts. Such stylists are typically referred to as 'celebrity stylists'. Their job is to create a distinct image for the celebrity. The Oscar-winning Bollywood actresses Meryl Streep and Halle Berry owe their glamorous look to stylist Wayne Scot Lucas. In Hollywood too, fashion designer Manish Malhotra turned fashion stylist for Bollywood actresses Karisma Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee to give them a new look.


There is another class of fashion stylists, who are referred to as 'personal stylists' or 'image consultants'. They work with individuals who need a makeover, a complete change of image. Many businesspersons are going in for the services of personal stylists today to build up a different image.

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Cufflinks and the Psychology of Men's Fashion

Cufflinks and the Psychology of Men's Fashion

Regardless of the current economy and the rather gloomy predictions, the demand for cufflinks is undoubtedly growing today. And that includes designer brands as well.


A pair of diamond cufflinks, vintage cufflinks, or gold or silver cufflinks, may well cost over a thousand dollars, but it's still quite affordable compare to other luxuries in life.


The demand for cufflinks as a fashion trend has lead to the idea of mass producing. The most intricate details of cufflinks are still hand-crafted. The devotion, artistry, and personal touch of the jeweler are also embedded on the pair of cufflinks. Often times in jewelry making, we consider the material or stones used, but we cannot deny the fact that the human element in contributes also to the overall value of jewelry. The demand for such jewelry like cufflinks, regardless of value, is an evident proof of the playing psychology in fashion. Many may not readily see it or seem to care about it, but psychology plays a crucial role in fashion both in the clothes and accessories we wear.


Each piece has certain attributes that portrays something. The combination of clothes and accessories one puts on gives away a piece of the bearer's fashion taste, personality, and character.


Generally, like domino effect, good looks result to good feelings, and good feelings adds to self-confidence. Most colors imply certain attributes. Blue and white are popularly associated with peace. Red is striking and emotional. Black is generally authoritative and versatile. A good understanding of what colors may portray is important.

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Home Fashion: The Fashion Of Modern Occupants

Home Fashion: The Fashion Of Modern Occupants

Home furnishing or soft furnishing is the latest trend in the business of fashion today. Lifestyle furnishing has become a mix of aesthetics, comfort, colours and designs. The prints for curtains vary from animals, to soft toys, cartoons and candies; the same is applicable for rugs, bed sheets, duvet covers and cushions.


Curtains can surely make the room look more attractive. Generally fabrics for sewing curtains are 54 inches wide or extra wide at 110 inches or 118 inches. Curtains with well-designed features like noise and light reduction are being particularly produced for exports. The options are many; curtains are available in every size, colour, fabric and designs like stripes, checks, floral, woven, printed, etc. Tab-top curtains have fabric loops on the top to which a rod is fixed. Tap-top curtains are a latest trend that is common in modern homes.


Many traditional Indian weaves and embroideries are being done all over India on the home furnishings products. Many home furnishing companies are making these products with handlooms. The Indian home furnishings market is around Rs 15,000 crore, of which the organised market is about Rs 1,000 crore. Raymond provides the widest range of colours to satisfy the various colour requirements of interiors in Home furnishings. Home Solutions is establishing chain of home stores, committed to all things that would be required for setting up, decorating and furnishing a home. Recently, Portico, a premium Home Decor & furnishings brand introduced its premium and 'Sparkly' range.


At present the home furnishings segment is considered a flourishing sector in the textile industry. Domestic and export markets are both booming for home furnishings.


Retail ambience, coordinated product ranges; in-store display; point-of-purchase promotional literature on the product features as well as the company's lineage and superior in-store service are some of the primary actions that home furnishing companies must take. We require building up more colour and design sensitive people to work in this segment. Cushion covers and curtains are the more demandable products. Brown sofas are outdated; people need lively colours like blue and red. A few years ago consumers never demanded highly branded home furnishing products, but now they are very well aware about new products and brands in the market, though brand awareness in this segment is still low.

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Trendy Thigh High Boots in Vogue

Trendy Thigh High Boots in Vogue

Are you a crazy fashion freak of thigh high boots? Are you looking for the trendy thigh high boots in vogue? Erotic - Donald J Pliner's Collection of Sexy Thigh High Boots


Look extremely seductive in this animal print 'Erotic' over-the-knee boots from the flamboyant designer Donald J Pliner's collection of sexy boots. Animal print boots have been this seasons top picks by many style conscious women. Pleaser USA Legend 8868


Wow Red thigh high boots! This Legend 8868 thigh boots from Pleasure USA are designed with sleek pull-on design to fit your feet snugly and comfortably. Fill your dreams with splendor by pairing these boots on your glamorous feet and touch the skies of pure fashion.


Vanity 3020 thigh high boot is another masterpiece of Pleasure USA that makes you appear bold and ravishing. These black thigh high boots are a pure luxe design that flatters many girls regardless of age. How wonder it will be to pair these sexy boots with tight black leather skirt. You will look extremely sensuous with this lace-up thigh high boots when paired with hot and sexy bikinis.


Latex thigh high boots are the real 'go-to' boots, if you want to look flirtatious and sexy. These boots come with lace-up front and also a side-zipper. Pair your sexy feet with these fetish over-the-knee boots and entice men with your sensuous appearance.

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Finding Fashion Inspiration in History

By Koh Tze Yin


A LITTLE HISTORY:


Southeast Asia is made up of colossal number of ethnic cultures, including the Nyonya's: Nyonya's is a name used for the culture of the early Chinese immigrants in Malacca on the Malaysian Peninsula, they later increased with the British straights settlements in Singapore and Penang after intermarriages with the Malay population. The Nyonya kebaya first appeared in Baba Nyonya culture only at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Nyonya kebaya was first formed by the Peranakan people of Malacca. Subsequently, the kebaya was worn at a time when the world around was changing, as the world changed so did the way the kebaya was made and worn, the progression of its manner is remarkable. The kebaya has generally been around for over a century, however, its traditional, cultural value and historical claim is never changing.


ABOUT THE NYONYA KABAYA:


There is a story behind every Nyonya kebaya: when it was made, where it was made, who it was made by, what it was made for and the occasion for which it was made. In terms of creativity, some kebayas stand out more then others. It is a promise that the more lavish the kebaya the more prolific the story for tales are embroidered upon the material. Working on the creation a kebaya is monotonous and demanding, it takes up to six uninterrupted hours a day to slave away at a sewing machine to perfect a segment of a kebaya. Kebaya tailors are usually women who inherit the art from their mothers or other women in their family. The main distinction of the Nyonya kebaya from other kebayas is that the fabric used for the top is sheer, sometimes it is voile, georgette, or gauze cotton. Because the top is so translucent, these days, underneath women will wear a lacy shirt or a contrasting bra. Therefore, there are two well known basic styles of the Nyonya kebaya, the first one is a long jacket also referred to as kebaya labuh the second is with a short jacket also known as kebaya pandek; both very distinctive in Nyonya culture.


THE DYING ART:


The art of kebaya is seemingly perceived as fading in fault of both worlds. For the artists who take it to the grave, who refuse to pass down the skill to the next generation, and to the next generation that don't care enough to learn nor lack the passion to want to preserve it. It was only recently when I met Kim, a very well-known yet humble tailoress who has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft. She had told us that the prime minister's wife, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, for whom she has fitted a kebaya for before, had asked her to share the art, to not take it to the grave. She agreed. When she speaks of the Kebaya her passion transcends, she strongly wishes to conserve the art but she too feels, there is a probability that it will fade. When I had asked her why students are not excelling in the ability of kebaya-making she had responded by saying "Usually students will never be as good as making the kebaya as their teachers, today they are interested in other things. It's more then just learning how to sew, they have to have the gift." And a gift it is indeed, walking through Kim's store, her artistry is certainly impeccable, I noticed that some of her most intricate embroideries are even suitable for weddings. As a perfectionist she is very aware of how the kebaya should fit the body, where, and how it should be pinned to each individual shape. Before I had recently tried on a kebaya I knew little of it, after fitting on a few with different styles: one with a traditional skirt, another with regular jeans. I strongly feel like it would be a great loss for generations to come if it were to grow fainter as it is doing so presently. The kebaya, as I have learned, is more then just an aesthetically beautiful blouse, it is also part of history, a culture, and to wear one is to wear a story. The mysterious art of kebaya should be uncovered to contemporary fashion. To women worldly.

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Fashion History - Creating Your Own Fashion Legacy

It's an amazing piece of a historic event - the role that FASHION will play - and rightfully so. By now, if you were up early, you saw Michelle Obama leave her (very) temporary residence in a golden yellow brocade dress with a matching long jacket and long silk scarf - smiling and waving to news crews as she entered St. John's Church in Washington DC with her husband - the 44th president of our country. It really matters.


Clothing isn't just something to buy, wear, and toss away. For plus size women, there's also the tremendous honor of having some great fashion in the right size when the young women in your life are struggling - both financially and with their identities. Even plus size women like Oprah Winfrey have shared that finding the right dress in her size has driven her to tears on the MOST special occasions, like the Emmy's.


You will be more than the hero when you have that gorgeous plus size little black dress for someone's special New Year's Eve - or a beautiful plus size blouse to accent a great suit for that big interview. As plus size women, we KNOW how important it is to dress to impress and dress for success!

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Haute Couture Fashion is the Ultimate Style Mantra

The art of fashion designing has found a new direction with haute couture. With the passage of time Haute couture has become the mark of luxury. It adds a new dimension to fashion. The French phrase for 'high fashion' seems to define the dress code at every big event and parties today including the Red Carpet Fashion Award. Top rated designers who set the fashion trend worldwide work for their own labels while some choose to work with leading fashion houses such as Chanel, Elie Saab, Calvin Klein, Dior and so on.


A wardrobe filled with exclusive designer collection is everyone's dream. But high fashion comes at even higher cost. Buying couture garments is not within everyone's reach. Haute couture is designed only for the top level clientele who can afford such expensive designer wears sold at thousands of dollars. Creativity at its ultimate, haute couture involves use of top quality fabrics and leather.


Smooth silk, linens and super fine cotton to add comfort in summer fashion while finest of wools, leather and furs are used for designer winter clothing. Since the 19th century haute ensures unique design and perfect finish for each and every piece of clothe. High-fashion designer dress helps to convey individual's style statement that makes one stand out among the extra-ordinaries. Not anymore limited within the arena of dressmaking haute couture is spreading its wings to jewelry designing and fashion accessories too. For example, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry is a hot favorite among the Hollywood fashion moguls.

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Let Me Show You Who is a Famous Fashion Designer

If you are in the fashion world and on your way to becoming a top fashion designer yourself, of course you need to be aware of all those whose footsteps you are following in and so you will want to know who is a famous fashion designer and what they have brought to the fashion world which you should be respective of.


Ralph Lauren


Most people, whether they are getting a career in fashion or not, are aware of the name Ralph Lauren. As one of the most infamous names in all of the fashion world, the famous fashion designer Ralph Lauren is a designer that all the hottest celebs love and often don to red carpet events.


Christian Louboutin


This is another famous fashion designer, only he is known best for his signature red sole heels. You have probably heard of this famous fashion designer before, maybe on Oprah because she wears his heels quite often?Celebrities ranging from Angelina Jolie to Mariah Carey are fans of this


fashion designer extraordinaire, and he is definitely worth checking out and learning more about if you love gorgeous heels.These are just two of the literally hundreds upon hundreds of famous fashion designers out there.

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Designer Jeans - Let Your Designer Jeans Make a Fashion Statement

Some tips will work as a blessing for you when it comes to choosing a perfect pair of jeans. Jeans are meant for all kinds of tall, short and average sizes. Tips for choosing the right pair of jeans


Before you choose to buy jeans you have to decide which pair of shoes will go with it. - Flare jeans have a wide opening at the lower leg and are fun to wear.


- Stonewashed jeans appear faded and funky


- Distressed jeans are designed with shredded fabric appearance, holes or even crinkle which give it an appearance as if it is worn out.


- Dark colored jeans suit night occasions perfectly.


- If you are a bit chubby then boot cut jeans can give you the slender proportionate look and make your legs look curvy.


- If you have a slender body then flared jeans will look very nice on you. If you have flat abs then low rise jeans will also appear sexy and appealing.


- Athletic bodies go well with boot cut jeans to compliment the narrow hips. Low rise jeans are also suitable for such body shapes.


- True Religion as well as 7 is the latest and trendiest design for jeans lovers today.


Jeans are no longer just worn casually. Designer wear jeans are now worn on semi formal occasions just as frequently with formal tops and heels.

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Starting Out as a Young Fashion Designer?

Some students fresh out of school usually want to jump into a business right away; but before you invest money, practice your skills in a familiar environment. For an aspiring fashion designer, building your promotions and having mini campaigns locally are ideas that can help advance you into something bigger in the near future.


With a portfolio and garments ready for exposure, planning different activities that can get your items out into the limelight can be a good start. Also by delegating campaigns with familiar attendees, you save on budget and can get quicker responses.


1. Fashion Shows : Hosting fashion shows as your debut can be easy if done on your old school campus. You can have your close friends and old classmates serve as your models to save on budget. Also, your school may already have a proper venue to use as your fashion backdrop. Wall graphics that can be found at UPrinting are very handy tools that after your event, the prints easily come down without damage from the wall.


2. Make a booklet: After you assess what garments are well-liked, you can provide a catalog.


By submitting your prints to neighbors, relatives, and friends, you can have a taste of what's in store for you once you release your garments out into the real world.


3. Style theater actors and actresses: You can show your creativity and versatility as a fashion designer by volunteering to dress and create new concepts and designs for any school play. With this involvement, you not only build a new collection but also get the chance to promote.

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Fashion Styles

Finding Your Own Fashion Style
What is one year's hot item is the next season's fashion "don't." Luckily, the fashion style that makes the most sense on an individual level is the fashion style that reflects who we are as people; and that never goes out of style.

Wearing something just for the sake of wearing it ultimately goes against the principles of fashion. A fashion style that you choose to wear should be something that accentuates your positives, downplays your negatives, and complements the overall line of your body.

Assess your body objectively; if you have trouble spots, look for cuts and fabrics that camouflage what you need them to camouflage; if you are on the shorter side, look for a fashion style that elongates your body; and always choose colors that complement your skin tone.

The Recent Fashion Style for Teenager
The latest trend is emotional style. Fashion style is certainly for those who love bright colours. Green, pink, red, yellow, black game, you probably will be visible. Fashion style is perfect for those who wear glasses - it is of great importance and OME love Nerdy one.

Hip-hop never goes out of fashion. This Hip-hop fashion for teen boys and teen girls is quite changed. Boys are usually wears baggy pants and shirt, and girls chose sexy held. The boys usually prefer blue jeans and white colors, and the top girls are totally unpredictable. Teen girls wear earrings large and rounded teen boys should put on at slightest one ring.

What fashion designers reach this season gothic youth? Dressing all-black colouring your hair black, using only the means of black paint or bleaching your face to discuss everything else is black, even the hot trend. Choose large Chunky-heeled shoes; Regardless of whether the wearing of short or long skirt, a close fitting or a free - it's OK as long as the black.

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Fashion Show Events

Fashion shows are a means where fashion designers get to show off his or her latest designs to the world. The pioneer American fashion show took place in 1903 in the Ehrlich Brothers store located in New York City.

Fashion : runway garments from the fall/winter and spring collections of the top ten powerful and influential couturiers, are being explored and encouraging the fashion of Paris today. It has been acknowledged that there really is a dilemma with eating disorders among the fashion models so they recommend a health awareness and health education programs for them. Denise Kingsmill, chair of such inquiry stated that “During the investigation, evidence of the vulnerability of women in the modeling progression was startling and models are at high risk of eating disorders”.

During a typical fashion event, these models work the runway wearing the clothes created by famous designers.
The Latest Trends in Sandal Fashions
What will the well-dressed foot be wearing this summer? The hottest new sandal trend for summer 2008 is a throwback to older times.

Gladiator sandals feature multiple straps across your foot, and range in style from sturdy to dainty, depending on the material and thickness of the straps. While gladiators are all over the high fashion runways this season, the most popular sandals with the everyday fashion maven are far less complicated. A popular sandal currently are the Cleo style from Croc’s, an open two-strap slip-on style that cradles the foot in comfort and offers casual appeal in a style that’s somewhere between chic and office-acceptable. Low-heeled and fitted, the style is a great choice for just about any summer activity.

Reef’s Seaside sandal is another big seller. The toe-strap thong is a classically styled summer perennial with arch support, making it a huge favorite.

For something a little dressier, Softspot’s top seller this summer is their Virginia style, a delightfully sophisticated sling-back sandal with a mid-size posted heel. The slender sling strap conceals a hidden elastic strap for perfect fit, and the memory foam foot pad makes these sandals a pure joy to wear. The Virginia is a popular sandal style for office and corporate wear, with its sleek, fashionable and sophisticated styling and the pure luxurious comfort of the memory foam insole.

Softspots Tatianna style offers a feminine and flirty huarache styled sandal in a variety of colors. The mid-height stacked heel is the perfect compromise between fashion and comfort, and the pillow-top cushioned insole makes these the most comfortable summer shoes you will wear.

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