Under water fashion
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
You usually see models walking on a solid ground. You see their clothes shaped and highly designed on the catwalks. Even if you try, it is hard to imagine them so meticulous under the rain or even on a windy weather.
Korean designer Park Sul-Nyeo decided to change this picture and created the FIRST under water fashion show. During the show models were presenting the while they are swimming in huge aquariums.
Sul-Nyeo made the Hanbok dresses from special water proof fabrics. Under the water, the Korean models looked as amazing as mermaids. The combination between the water, the gentle moves and the very special fabrics created an unforgettable fashion show.
Next time you see a huge aquarium on one of your tours – imagine if you could only replace the shark or whale with a Korean model wearing a Hanbok dress…See you next time -
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I’ve managed to narrow the best couture shows to 2. Can you tell me which designer do you prefer? Zuhair Murad’s designs (on the the right) Vs. Alexandre Vauthier’s couture visions (on the lest).
On one side we have the AMAZING and avant-garde Alexander McQueen (left pictures). On the other side we have the romantic and sophisticated Salvatore Ferragamo.
Last season McQueen merged outfits with face mask. Ferragamo – on the contrary – chose fabulous hats that matched perfectly with the heavy scarves.
Most of McQueen’s models are nearly faceless and have their mouths covered. On the other hand – Ferragamo chose to show faces and the beautiful long hair of his models. As much as I loved McQueen’s fall/winter collection, I’d rather watch the full face models on Ferragamo’s catwalk.
To be honest, if I had to choose an outfit to my boyfriend, it would probably be Ferragamo. In order to wear the McQueen’s collection, I would have to drug him first…
I wasn’t at the New York fashion week shows, but I can assure you that I looked very closely on almost each and every design. Especially – of course – about collections of my favorite designers.
Now, I have a question: assuming we are all living in the same world, under the same sun. How come there are such major differences between the collections? Take for example Tommy Hilfiger (right pictures) and Jeremy Scott (left pictures). Hilfiger’s designs look like something you can really wear on a day-to-day basis. Whereas Scott’s designs are for special occasions and in some ways will make you look like a chandelier (but an outstanding one…).
From a very short survey I made, women tend to prefer the Hilfiger vision, and men would love to see their women in a Scott design. Check out the pictures. Scott’s designs are on the left, Hilfiger is on the right. What is your answer?
There is absolutely NOTHING in the whole world that can be compared to the Oscars night. Think about it - all the splendor, success, enthusiasm, beauty, fashion & much more on one red carpet. Once a year I can’t move from the screen, and am curious to know who will concur the hearts this year, who will be the best actor, the best actress, the best motion picture and of course – who will be the best and worst dresser of the year.
This time accessories were not the main focus of every look, so I decided to make an exception, and include the outfits under the “accessories” section. Here are my best dressers for the 82nd Academy Awards, let me know if you agree with my choices…
The gracious Kate Winslet wore a humble-but-beautiful silver Salvatore Ferragamo dress that emphasized the Academy Award winner’s natural beauty.
Though she didn’t win the desirable award, Carey Mulligan had a beautiful black Prada dress. The contrast between Mulligan’s white and silky skin and the black sparkling dress created an astonishing appearance.
Beautiful Diane Kruger wore a black & white Chanel dress. To be honest, I tried to imagine myself wearing this dress, but I think Karl Lagerfeld would not be satisfied with the outcome…
“Avatar” was one of the biggest losers of the Academy Awards this year. A fact that didn’t interfere with star Sigourney Weaver to glow on the red carpet, her red Lanvin dress along with the black belt and red diamonds piece of jewelry made her look like a winner.
In lieu of Valentine’s Day, the Swatch Company created an amazing Watch adorned with hearts and graffiti style romantic words. The watch looks like it was made during the late 80’s which is why I like it sooooo much. If you didn’t purchase a gift for the one you love yet, this might be your chance to earn some brownie points. And hey, if your honey doesn’t fall in love with the watch like I expect them too, keep it for yourself!!!
Another very romantic piece is this purple rose watch. I agree it’s a bit too romantic and sophisticated, but hey - isn’t love very sophisticated…? Hee hee hee.
The next 2 watches are very unique and right up my alley. The first one is made by the one only Dolce & Gabbana. The Test Card Watch was inspired by the first BBC electronic test cards and was portrayed on the dial. The thing I like the most is the fact that the D&G logo fits perfectly with the color bar embellishment. Another amazing feature of this watch is the retro-chic metal strip that adds a final touch making this an unforgettable watch.
Now, if you are party animals, move on to another blog. Me, personally, I am not the biggest partier on New Years, I am pretty low pro. I like my New Years Eve spent at home; with the ones I love the most. Especially with this financial crisis upon us, cheap and chic is what it’s all about this 2009/2010 holiday season. So now I will set up THE perfect New Years Eve spent at home with the perfect atmosphere, good friends, champagne, food and music for all of you (including myself) to enjoy!
Another very important element when it comes to creating the perfect, warm, New Years atmosphere is always candles. I strongly recommend those floating candles you light and place in water. They have an amazing aroma they look gorgeous and come in so many different colors and shapes, it’s endless. Also we cannot forget,” Vanilla” and “Gingerbread” scented candles. They are a must, it sets the “Holiday” atmosphere and smells like cookies! Who wouldn’t love that?!?!
Music – don’t be tempted to leave the house because of a lack of good tunes! Choose something special; love songs, happy ending stories, newer holiday tracks are all very very good. The music industry preys on us innocent folk to buy holiday music, and to be honest, its well worth the purchase and a lot cheaper than a New Years party ticket at a lounge or club.
Cooking – if you know how to cook, do it and go wild. If you don’t, stay out of the kitchen. New Years is not the holiday to experiment with food. Stay on the safe side and save yourself the aggravation – order in and buy something loaded with chocolate or an amazing cake. The best thing is to start the new year on a sweet note.
Gifts – There is nothing more fun than buying a little “holiday teaser gift” for your ‘special “ someone I know that I am going to buy an amazing watch as my “orthodox” gift to be opened in front of the whole fam and of course another one that will be only between me and my special someone …………feel free to fill the dots with words)!
OK, now I’m pissed! No actually I am furious! Why did they take all the credit? Can you please explain this? It’s not like we are talking about some local fashion designer from Micronezia or Islamabad. We are talking about Jimmy Choo, Gucci, D&G and other world famous top designers.
I have an 82 year old grandma. When my Mom and her brothers were younger, they didn’t have much money and my grandma couldn’t afford to purchase shoes each and every season for all her kids. So, you ask, what did she do? It was a very simple solution that took 5 minutes and a nice sharp pair of scissors. Once the shoes were too small on her kids ever growing feet, my grandma used to chop the front of the shoes leaving the toes exposed. Does any of this sound familiar??????
50 years later Jimmy Choo will call it “peek-a-boo boots”. All the top models will own a pair (or two) and the catwalks will be overflowing this trendy look, which was all too familiar to my family decades ago. Since I can’t show you my mom’s peek-a-boo shoes, I will show you some current designs made by top names in fashion today!!!
There is something about the amazing Elvis Presley that overtakes me every time I see him. It’s not the music he plays, his gorgeous smile or the famous deep voice that resonates in my head every time I hear one of his songs. For me, there is something else creates that his mystic: Quite simply, it’s Elvis’s outfits.
Take Marc Jacobs for example. He created this amazing bag embellished with decorative studs. I think it looks a bit too punk and maybe even childish, but at the same time it is unique and one of a kind. Imagine how great it would feel to walk around wearing this bag when suddenly you hear one of Elvis’s songs “Hound Dog”. If I were you, I would automatically start shaking my legs and curling my lip to the beat, OH AND do not forget to make sure everyone can see that I am sporting of course Marc Jacobs hot new “Elvis Inspired” bag so they don’t think I am totally insane! 
One last example is this Jacket and trousers <b>Karlie Closs</b> is wearing. Though the outfit is not the most sophisticated, the combination between the “harem” style pants and the shiny black jacket looks astonishing. If this is your style, you must pay attention to your hair. Without the right hairdo, the whole look turns from curious and sophisticated to rough and not sexy at all. Oh, and by the way, this Elvis-style vision belongs to designer Armand Basi.
