THE notion that film inspires fashion is one of the style world’s hoariest clichs. But in the case of “Black Swan,” in which Natalie Portman plays an ambition-maddened dancer, that chestnut bears some truth. Darren Aronofsky’s Grand Guignol of a film both reflects ” and anticipates ” a trend in the making, its multilayered tutus, [...]
Catch a glimpse of the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s massive naughty-but-nice boudoir stage drape provided by drapery rental company, Rent What? Inc. Online PR News – 30-December-2010 -What could possibly be more exciting than a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? As Rent What? Inc. sees it, the massive naughty-but-nice boudoir stage drape, featured during the [...]
As the closet door closes on the fashion of 2010, we turn to a team of the city’s trendsetters to review what went wrong and what to look out for in ’11. They had no shortage of opinions. “Our boys still don’t understand the importance of denim,” says Ben Boykin, a stylist at Bill Hallman. [...]
While well-known designers continued to showcase their latest designs, new players emerged on the scene with their unique brands and materials.More local fashion designersare joiningthe industry.AngelaMulenga,22 was selectedtodesign a dress for eventual winner Lukundo Nalungweat the M-Net Face of Africa 2010 grand finale in Nigeria.It was the first time a Zambian designer was showcasing designs [...]
After years of watching runways, pop culture and marketing forecasts for work, my barometer for fashion accessories these days is much closer to home.These days before heading out the door, I heed Mother Nature over Anna Wintour.The choices are obvious. When the temperature drops, it’s a long coat, gloves, boots, scarf and hat. Rain? Easy… [...]
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AND BEYONDHappy countdownAlive Park, Future Park Rangsit Phahon Yothin Road Dec 31 from 5pm onwards- The Happy Together Countdown 2011 features many activities including street decoration, a carnival parade and live music by artists from RS such as K-Otic, Four-Mod, Fay-Fang-Kaew, Wai, 3.2.1, Am Fine and more. The night will end [...]
Hannah Wheeler’s got a winning style.Wheeler, 16, of Des Moines’ west side and a junior at Dowling Catholic High School, recently won a contest that took her for four days to Teen Vogue Fashion University in New York City.Wheeler’s sketch for a photography advertisement was a finalist in a contest for teens interested in fashion [...]
