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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once in a while in fashion, a collection seems to turn the tide not in setting trends, but for reviving true appreciation for fashion without that superficial want to wear what is shown so you can be seen. <b><a href="http://www.armani.com/">Armani Privé</a></b>'s Spring 2015 Couture is one such collection.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elevating its stellar beauty, this collection is the 10th from the Armani Privé house. And what a way to celebrate this milestone - look after look after look, there seemed to be no going wrong for Mr. Armani. The first looks were dazzling in champagne hues, in a myriad of both hard-edged and softly fabrics, rife with Oriental elements such as the bamboo print.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the show went on, the collection transition into a more elemental theme - with the faint earthy browns and champagnes replaced by a smokey green. The greens fit perfectly with what seemed to be shoals resembling seaweed and layered skirts that emulate the flow of the flora in water. Despite this, the Oriental feel did not go away, with the pieces being an interpretation of Ancient Japanese clothing for the modern, sophisticated woman.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, the collection ended with shining cobalt blues and stark blues in chiffon and silks. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were by far the most beautiful of the collection, the embellishments enhancing the exquisiteness of the evening gowns. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Again, the juxtaposition of rigid and flowing fabrics along with luxe embellishments make for a Couture collection like no other this season. This collection showed how and why Mr. Armani is still one of the reigning fashion designers of our time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.rafsimons.com/">Raf Simons</a></b> has recovered from a dry spell of showing less than bewildering fashions lately for Christian Dior, and has done so by looking back at the heart of <b><a href="http://www.dior.com/home/en_int">Dior</a></b>'s popularity. </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The New Look</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a line of clothing that brought Dior greatness in 1947 and onwards, is credited as revolutionary in female fashion freedom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The skirt in particular, body hugging at the waist and fanning out to the bottom hem, was seen in a majority of the dresses in Raf's Couture collection for Dior this coming season. As fashion can be indicative of one's beliefs, if this style of skirt comes back, it will be a symbol of the freedoms women fought for back then and how that is relevant today in the continuing fight for equality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anti-terrorism, homosexual pride, body confidence and gender-bending androgyny. <b><a href="http://www.waltervanbeirendonck.com/">Walter Van Beirendonck</a></b>, the quirkiest of the original <b><a href="http://antwerpsix.blogspot.com.au/">Antwerp Six</a></b>, always strive to stray from the mainstream. With his Fall/Winter 2015 menswear collection, the lumberjack looking designer aims to punch current social issues in the face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first, the oddness of the collection is apparent, but details that run throughout the clothing and the makeup for the show, are references to issues that need to be resolved. The collection started with a cat-eye clad male model wearing a clear PVC singlet with the words <b>"STOP TERRORISING OUR WORLD"</b> emblazoned onto it - an obvious provoking shout at terrorist organisations that have felt the need to exercise their distaste for humanity. Already off on a roll, the next singlet with the words <b>"WARNING: EXPLICIT BEAUTY"</b> subverts one's perception of the ideal body image by emphasising that the way one looks is already beautiful.</span></div>
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As the show went on, necklaces and brooches containing discreet homosexual sexual toys were commonplace. Although not as loud as the anti-terrorism and body confidence messages relayed, an unnecessary hidden pride of one's sexuality can be interpreted. Not a collection to be trendy, but a collection to push social reform.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of these led up to the plethora of bedazzlement in the jackets and coats at the end of the show, leaving me confused as to what he wants to convey. Maybe it's a stab at the eradication of "fashion trends", showing what an overload of styles we can choose from in this internet fuelled and globalised world. Nonetheless, this shaman-boho-bloomsbury hybrid is certainly stylish, but I'm not sure consumers and fans of the brand can fully embrace what was presented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a time when marriage equality is a hot topic amongst anyone who knows someone who is, are or are offended by the prospect. Amongst a myriad of fashion labels that have showed their support for marriage equality, <b><a href="http://www.tiffany.com.au/" target="_blank">Tiffany & Co.</a></b>'s declaration of their backing of same sex couples and their marriage rights have been made audible in their latest campaign. A fine jewellery brand known for its engagement rings, and of course THAT movie, it is ever more meaningful that a brand that draws on the beauty of love has shown that same sex couples should be respected and embraced. Hopefully this will spark a trend amongst other jewellery labels to take a stance on the issue of marriage equality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been away for a while, lost in a tide of busyness and I confess, somewhat, stuck in a writer's block. It's not that my passion for writing about fashion and culture has left me run dry, but I just needed a sabbatical to refresh my mind for the new year! I'm looking forward to typing away my thoughts on the happenings within the fashion industry once again...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The reputable jewellery brand, <b><a href="http://www.davidyurman.com/">David Yurman</a></b>, is lending a helping hand to the <b><a href="https://giveamiracle.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/">Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</a></b> this month, and relies purely on our help. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With a possible $75 000 to be donated, the simplest of actions by us fashion followers can help the Miracle Network provide critical treatments, healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care to the child patients across USA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the brand's muse, <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cara_Delevingne">Cara Delevingne</a></b>, shouting battle cries as the models marched, it was no surprise the attendees took out whatever device in hand to capture the moment. It's common sense to know that fashion's expectations of women are often the target of feminists, and even though contradictory to Lagerfeld's choice of models and fitting of clothing, this may pave way for more designers to let their stance on feminism show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may seem like the end of an era, but things can only get better from here on in as <a href="http://www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/en"><b>Jean Paul Gaultier</b></a>'s last Ready to Wear show took place in the fashion capital of Paris. Presiding in the famous Rex theatre, a blast of glitter, glamour and celebration filled the place as models walked in outfits symbolising the variety and valour of the modern woman.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Season after season, powerful messages are injected into the collections with extremity or subtlety by the '90s super designer, <b><u><a href="http://chalayan.com/">Hussein Chalayan</a></u></b>. Last year, he opted to show thriftiness by showing dresses made with fake nails and perspex hat parasols. For Spring/Summer 2015, it is no different, and this time he is seeking to continue his subliminal message of Islamic acceptance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being Turkish, he knows full well about how Islam is perceived in the Western world, and to complement his controversial 1996 and 1998 collections, his move is timed quite well to poke at the recent instability in communities caused by the coverage of Isis. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collection aside, Chalayan's collection was topped off with a trio of elegant gowns with a Burqa-clad woman panelled at the front. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the message is not as in-your-face as in 1996, which leaned more towards representing Islamic women as sexual beings, this trio of gowns may further the harmony and integration between the Islamic and non-Islamic peoples, even if they are "just dresses".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A misconception about people who love and/or work in fashion is that they are permissive to the infringement of human rights for the sake of luxurious and indulgent garments. Wrong. The activist group, <b><a href="http://www.waronwant.org/">War on Want</a></b>, hung a banner on the Waterloo Bridge at the beginning of <b><a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/">London Fashion Week</a> </b>brought fashion week show-goers to voice their opinion on the wearying issue of sweatshops.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the banner, fashion writer and activist, <b><a href="http://www.tansyhoskins.org/">Tansy E Hoskins</a></b>, caught fashionistas attending shows expressing their opinion on the matter. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the recent </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.primark.com/en/whats-new">Primark</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> tag hoax, a push for fair trade certainly reminded designers and brands to emphasise social-corporate responsibility, and this may quicken more ethical practices within the production process of fashion.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-19042302331660217402014-09-12T12:00:00.001+10:002014-11-05T22:37:44.740+11:00A Stand for Marriage Equality at NYFW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a display of heart-tugging love, models conveying different gender identities and sexualities walked side by side in an effort to stand up for marriage equality and acceptance. Who better than Betsey to celebrate the dynamic relationships within the LGBTIQ community possess in style. But whilst the message was clear, it may have overshadowed the clothing, which were references to the differing subcultures, withe Betsey stating to <b><a href="http://canada.com/">Canada.com</a></b>, "The clothes are my first shot at all kinds of brides".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As per usual, the designer ended the show with her energetic display of cartwheels and splits, this time with one of her beautiful granddaughters. To top off the show, or mini marriage equality rally per sé, Betsey was carried off by her royal drag highness <b><a href="http://sharonneedles.com/">Sharon Needles</a></b> in a loving embrace and peck on the lips! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Fashion is the enemy of men... If men get too fascinated [by fashion], they have no time for anything else." - <b>Olivier Zahm</b>, Editor of <b><a href="http://purple.fr/">Purple Fashion</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Authenticity - whenever you have that in any creative medium, I think people are drawn to that, and that's really addicting to human nature." - <b>Matthew Williams</b>, Designer and Co-Founder of <b><a href="http://beentrill.com/">Been Trill</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"You have to be bleak to be deep" - <b><a href="http://www.siblinglondon.com/">Sibling</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I can't get that Fashion DNA out of my bones... It never goes away, it's not my choice... You can't help yourself, you keep coming back"- <b><a href="http://www.carlobrandelli.com/Carlo_Brandelli_Design/Carlo_Brandelli.html">Carlo Brandelli</a></b>, Namesake Designer and Tailor</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I always knew I was beautiful as a woman, because that's how I was raised [by my mother]. It wasn't about looking at something in a magazine." - <b><a href="http://models.com/models/alek-wek">Alek Wek</a></b>, Model</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Is there really still a climate change debate going on? That was so 2004, it's time to get on with it and focus on implementing the solutions" - <b><a href="https://www.viviennewestwood.com/">Vivienne Westwood</a></b>, Namesake Fashion Designer and Activist</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one wants to be reminded of grim times, and many <b><a href="http://www.zara.com/">Zara</a></b> shoppers were shocked to see an innocent kids t-shirt reflecting the ignorance the design team possesses. The t-shirt is scarily similar to uniform worn by Holocaust prisoners of war during the height of the regime in the late 1930's-mid 40's. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The brand did not intend for the garment to cause offence, and was supposedly inspired by the Wild West, hence the star embellishment on the breast. But the insignia with the word "Sheriff" can only be seen up-close, contributing to the misinterpretation by shoppers, thinking it was the infamous Yellow Triangle badge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since the social media backlash by many offended members of the public, particularly on Twitter, the brand has recalled the shirts and repeatedly apologised for the mishap. The root of the problem is that Zara's clothing is designed by a <i><b>team</b></i>, who are obviously unaware of the mega-following and ultra-aware market the brand targets, and is questionable as to how this design ever was approved without proper research.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-21321629754337768232014-08-27T21:00:00.000+10:002014-11-05T22:37:38.940+11:00OUTRAGE | Ferguson Protests Supported By Model<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On August 9th, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in Ferguson, Missouri, USA, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">an 18 year old African American man named <b><a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/24810431/michael-brown-prophesied-his-death-in-ferguson-stepmother-tells-funeral/">Michael Brown</a></b>, was shot and killed by someone who should've been protecting him - a police officer named Darren Wilson. What's worse? It was done in cold blood, in broad daylight, with no attempts to take the grim site of the body away from the public. The local population's blood boiled as bystanders witnessed a lifeless body representing the racist mentality and misuse of power of the local police force.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Protests against the inadequate police force within the area have taken place since then, and t</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hese events are not separate from the eyes of national pop culture icons. The American </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">model and singer, </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://skyferreira.tumblr.com/">Sky Ferreira</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, has come out as the only fashion figure to show her support for the Ferguson protests via her Instagram. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coincidentally, her posts have been uploaded a week after the condemnation of White American musicians such as </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Azalea">Iggy Azalea</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, <b><a href="http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/">Justin Bieber</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.mileycyrus.com/">Miley Cyrus</a></b> who emulate the ethos of African American popular culture, for not joining in the cause. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Effectively, Sky may influence other White Americans to speak up and voice their stance on the matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, the<b> <a href="http://dreamdefenders.org/">Dream Defenders</a></b> Executive Director, <b>Phillip Agnew</b>, commented that the event is a reflection of "a culture where one race is allowed to kill, and the other is not". This begs one to question, is the hesitation of influential members of the culture to defend African Americans a sign of hidden racial intolerance? Or a sign of their wanting to retain their reputation in times when their voice is needed to fuel change and progression in society?...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-1230653246920237632014-08-27T15:47:00.001+10:002015-01-13T02:14:14.482+11:00OUTRAGE | Cultural Offence on The Catwalk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An overwhelming backlash against the designer's poor choice was seen throughout various social media networks. Most were an attack on how she labelled the look as "'70s bohemian vibes" on Instagram, satirising her blindness to the racist overtones, despite <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/trelise-cooper-s-apology-labelled-disingenuous-6065405"><b>her later apology</b> </a>upon realising the offence she has caused</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, as someone who produces and distributes products that are supposed to be a reflection of society and culture, she has not done such a thing. As avant-garde and daring as some designers are, you still have a responsibility of being aware of the good and bad implications of your work, and hopefully Dame Trelise will completely avoid Racist Road again.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-40075669478772292022014-08-26T13:17:00.001+10:002015-01-13T02:14:12.900+11:00Shoes For A Better Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A relatively young shoe label is fast becoming a sought after essential for fashion enthusiasts, and not in a place you'd necessarily think fashion is one. <b>Aurora James</b>, the Creative Director of <b><a href="http://brothervellies.com/site/">Brother Vellies</a></b>, is on a mission to preserve the ancient methods of shoemaking in Africa, and also bringing the African population to appreciate what has been lost in the ages and nurture their sense of style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspired by her vacations in Africa and conversations about fashion with locals she met along the way, Aurora set out on a mission to fuse the old and new for African locals who wanted fashionable footwear. Producing shoes that skew the functionality and look of the modern day and trendy <b>Desert Boot</b> and <b>Sandal</b>, the materials used to create the shoe are a stand out compared to other fashion labels. Patent cork, recycled tyres, denim off-cuts and holographic leather are what comprise the set of unique footwear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dedicated to providing functional yet individually stylish footwear and job opportunities for local populations, Aurora regularly flies between the workshops set up in Kenya, Namibia and South Africa, working with the artisans themselves. Her work has not gone unnoticed, with a previous collaboration with New York designer<b> <a href="http://williamokpo.com/">William Okpo</a></b>, selling in <b><a href="http://modaoperandi.com/">Moda Operandi</a></b> and an upcoming pop-up at <b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To check out and support the charitable label, head to <b><a href="http://www.brothervellies.com/">www.brothervellies.com</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Images: <b><a href="http://www.openingceremony.us/">Opening Ceremony</a></b>, <a href="http://brothervellies.com/site/"><b>Brother Vellies</b></a>, <b><a href="http://www.largeup.com/">Large Up</a></b>, <b><a href="http://mocada.org/">MoCADA</a></b> and <b><a href="http://revolusoul.com/">Revolusoul</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">Set in a plethora of different environments that symbolise a different fashion master, each scene centres on the specially designed garments for the project. Although illusive as to which scene represents which designer, a keen fashion enthusiast would definitely seek out whose is whose. I admit, I jumped with glee when the </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.driesvannoten.be/">Dries Van Noten</a></b><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><b style="text-align: center;">Paul Smith</b><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rickowens.eu/en/">Rick Owens</a></b><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/">Stella McCartney</a></b><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp/en/">Yohji Yamamoto</a> </b><span style="text-align: center;">caught my eagle eye.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-26767590065132118152014-08-23T19:47:00.001+10:002015-01-13T02:14:09.473+11:00Elderly Woman Makes Dresses for Children in Poverty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lilian Weber</b>, an elderly woman from Iowa, USA, spends her days in retirement tirelessly creating dresses for the charity, <b><a href="http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/">Little Dresses for Africa</a></b>. Working much like an atelier, s</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he personalises each and every dress, to make sure each girl feels uniquely beautiful when worn - a luxury less experienced by young girls living in Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At an age where most in the same time of their life would plug off from the stresses of their work lives, this woman's desire to continue doing so for a humanitarian cause is admirable. To date, she has produced 840 dresses, and all by hand, and aims to keep going until she reaches 1000. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's wonderful when the discovery of rarely publicised Good Samaritans have their moment of fame, and hopefully her dresses will continue to clothe and bring happiness to the needy.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16499168745292235338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752969880587651505.post-13569327754536554922014-08-21T21:00:00.001+10:002015-01-13T02:14:07.782+11:00The Designer Feeding Selfie Addiction <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Timur Kim</b>, a graduate from the widely acclaimed <b><a href="http://www.arts.ac.uk/csm/">Central Saint Martins College</a></b>, is now designing tees for the technologically adept and self-absorbed. Selfie addicts worldwide can now purchase shirts that guarantees, by Timur's perspective, more likes, follows, comments and a one-up in social media stardom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Neck bound graphics are the common motif throughout the pieces, which allow only what matters within the frame of the picture. No doubt, these tees are indefinitely going to nurture the narcissism of these selfie kings and queens, as they are all unisex. But, contrary to the purpose of his collection, Timur himself admits "I like to keep to myself, and I don't like to be photographed". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alas, the real message behind the collection is revealed - to comment on and raise our awareness of the increasing blur between self-respect and self-love that is being fuelled by social media addiction. Smile in front of the mirror and camera for yourself, not the appreciation of people who don't know you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Images: <b><a href="http://www.timurkim.com/" style="text-decoration: underline;">Timur Kim</a> </b>and <b><a href="http://www.oystermag.com/">Oyster</a></b></span></div>
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