Philippine Fashion Week : It’s the clothes, not the faces

Penshoppe dubbed its collection “Intensity,” a fitting word to describe the brand’s fire to continue being one of the country’s leading casual clothing brands despite the influx of international clothing brands squeezing the market.

This time around, the brand puts a spotlight on its clothes -- a big change from the last few seasons at PFW, when the the buzz usually surrounded its endorsers walking the runway and not the fresh designs.

The brand made the right decision as the crowd (which came without high expectations) was pleasantly surprised with the new style direction.

This season, Penshoppe divided its collection into four segments.

Red, gold and glitter dominated the Dressy: Glitter and Shine line which kicked off the show. Preppy Casual followed, mixing everyday pieces with preppy sensibilities. Meanwhile, an unexpected line was the Resort wear, a collection showcasing warm weather-ready pieces in very feminine silhouettes.

Zuoan Fashion Ltd. Receives 'Fashion Brand Award' at China Fashion Week

Zuoan Fashion Limited (ZA) ("Zuoan" or the "Company"), a leading design-driven fashion casual menswear company in China, today announced that it was one of a few selected number of participants awarded  the 'Fashion Brand Award' at China Fashion Week which took place in Beijing from October 24 - November 3, 2012.

China Fashion Week, established in 1997, is a well renowned platform for fashion design and trend shows and has evolved into an internationally-recognized, high-end fashion industry event. Upon the conclusion of all Fashion Week events, the China Fashion Week Council and the China Fashion Association Council presented awards to participants in various fashion categories.

James Hong, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are honored to receive the "Fashion Brand Award" at 2012 China Fashion Week. Branding is an essential element for Zuoan in establishing how consumers will interact and perceive our collections. During China Fashion Week, we hosted a fashion show with the theme of 'Subconsciousness', which featured the outbreak of creative ideas as our show storyline. Our collection unveiled at the show integrated fashion innovation and original spirit, as well as merged Chinese and western styles. We will continue our hard work to establish Zuoan as a leading fashion menswear brand in China, while at the same time, developing a uniquely stylish brand concept for urban middle class males."

Zuoan Fashion Limited is a leading design-driven fashion casual menswear company in China, and is head-quartered in Shanghai.  Zuoan offers a wide range of products, including men's casual apparel, footwear and lifestyle accessories, primarily targeting urban males between the ages of 20 and 40 who prefer stylish clothing that represents a sophisticated lifestyle.  Through extensive networks of distributors and retail stores, Zuoan sells its products in 29 of China's 32 provinces and municipalities. As of June 30, 2012, Zuoan had 1,331 stores located in China.

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Protesters decry low diversity at Rio Fashion Week

Rio Fashion Week kicked off amid a protest by activists demanding more work opportunities for Brazil's Afro-Brazilian and indigenous majority.

The protest late Wednesday was organized by Educafro, a lobby group fighting for labor rights for Brazil's blacks and indigenous people -- who make up 53 percent of the country's 194-million-strong population but are economically disadvantaged.

"We want to show our situation to those who refuse to see it," student Renan de Carvalho said.
"We are not going to back down. We, Afro-Brazilians, make up the world's second largest black population, (after Nigeria's) but our rights are not guaranteed."

Sporting body and face paint and wearing ethnic clothing, the activists demanded greater opportunities, not only in fashion but more generally in the fields of arts and culture.

"We demand the right to be in universities, on the fashion catwalks and on theater stages," said Marco Rocha, a 26-year-old actor who has been taking part in protests against the Rio and Sao Paulo fashion events for the past seven years.

In 2009, Sao Paulo Fashion Week was forced to adopt quotas requiring at least 10 percent of the models to be of African ancestry or indigenous people.

The Sao Paulo event, the premier fashion showcase for Latin America, had previously featured only a handful of black models: typically less than three percent of the 350 or so models that sashayed down the catwalk.

But a year later the quotas were removed, after a conservative prosecutor deemed them unconstitutional, lamented David Santos, a Franciscan friar who heads Educafro.

Since then, Educafro has been holding talks with the federal government to find ways of upholding these quotas throughout Brazil's fashion world, he said: "But so far the presence of blacks remains very low."
In late August, after 13 years of debate, Brazil enacted a new law reserving half the spots in public universities and technical institutes for public school students, with priority for Afro-Brazilian and indigenous students, aiming to correct traditional disparities.

Models present TNG creations for the 2013 autumn/winter collection during Fashion Rio on November 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio Fashion Week kicked off amid a protest by activists demanding more work opportunities for Brazil's Afro-Brazilian and indigenous majority.

Models present TNG creations for the 2013 autumn/winter collection during Fashion Rio on November 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio Fashion Week kicked off amid a protest by activists demanding more work opportunities for Brazil's Afro-Brazilian and indigenous majority.

Fashion and Israel: thoughts and a photo diary. Part 1

That’s the number of kilometres I’d already flown in 2012 when I received an invite to visit Israel. Having spent so much of the year reclining at 40,000 feet, I had previously been contemplating avoiding anything but train travel for the rest of the year. But the opportunity to take in a country and a culture that I had never been immersed in before was an opportunity too good to pass up.

Tel Aviv’s lights had reflected upon the Mediterranean Sea for mere minutes before the jet touched down upon the tarmac of the country’s only international airport. In the sub-ten minutes that it took to pass through passport control, collect my bags and relax in the back of a car far comfier than any plane, I encountered what would become the key face of the country: the welcoming one. That ought to surprise you – as contradictory as it is, airports are seldom welcoming places. Fly into the likes of New York’s JFK airport without a local passport and you’ll receive a welcome as hospitable as a riding a broomstick into a Spanish Inquisition trial, black cat in tow. But from passport control, to security, to my driver, smiles abounded.

Obama family fashion: Color-coordinated for all their big events

The president’s first term made a style superstar out of Michelle Obama, but have you noticed? The entire first family has a way of turning out in the same palette almost every time they’re photographed. It’s a subtle color-coordination that manages not to look too matchy-matchy.

The Obama familycelebrates his re-election Tuesday in Chicago. See how the president’s tie perfectly matches Malia’s skirt? The latest example: Tuesday night, when the Obamas came on stage in stylish outfits that complemented without overtly duplicating each other. This time it was jewel tones: The first lady in a wine sheath dress by Michael Kors (she’s worn it twice before) and short black sweater; Malia in a black top, bright blue skirt, pink belt and ballet flats; Sasha in a charcoal bow blouse, taupe sweater, green skirt and green-and-black flats. The president’s tie matched the color of Malia’s skirt.

The first impression? Nice-looking family! It’s only when you study the clothing that you realize how together they all look.

“I call this style ‘comfortably confident,’” said Lauren Rothman, a fashion consultant based in D.C. “It’s not about a particular piece of clothing, it’s about the overall look. A true style statement comes from great presence.”

The future first family at the 2008 convention in Denver. (Ron Edmonds/AP) On Election Night 2008, the Obamas rocked red and black: Michelle wore a red and black Narciso Rodriguez dress and black sweater, Malia a red dress and black tights, Sasha a black dress, and the president a black suit and red tie.

Pay attention and you’ll see they do this all the time: The 2011 portrait with the family in blues, violets and black — the president’s plum tie picks up the purple in Sasha’s dress. The 2008 convention appearance with Michelle and the girls in teals and lilac. A Fourth of July with everyone in (of course) red, white and blue; a vacation shot with a palette of white, blue and navy.

Happy coincidence? Doubtful. The first lady has used a stylist, Meredith Koop , to fine-tune her closely chronicled look; presumably the family has taken pointers when they’re likely to be photographed.

“Studying how this family dresses and knowing how girls have their own thoughts about what they wear, I don’t think they’re assigned a uniform but given options,” said Rothman. Her guess? After the first lady and daughters select their outfits, the president probably gets his assignment. “The tie is the easiest thing to match at the last minute,” she said.

The White House didn’t release any information about Tuesday night’s looks (so no, we can’t tell you where to buy Sasha’s skirt) but did confirm the designer of the first lady’s dress.

KPop, fashion, & eyelid surgery in Seoul: weekend watch

It is not surprising that Korea’s fashion scene has influenced the whole world with its quirky styles and trends. Westerners used to know just a little bit about Korean fashion, as the biggest Asian fashion influencers are the Japanese and the Chinese, but since the explosion of Korean pop, everyone seems to be obsessed with Korean culture now.

This documentary is about the popular culture of Seoul, Korea. It is one of the most innovative cities in Asia and their technology is top notch. We see how fashion is taken very seriously on the catwalks and on the street in this country and how each Korean has their own personal style (from Avant Garde to Punk Rock). It’s a very interesting documentary to watch because it explains a lot about why a lot of people are very fascinated with Korean fashion and KPop. The highlight of this whole documentary is the Koreans’ obsession with plastic surgery to look like Westerners. They get their eyelids operated on to make them look rounder and bigger than what they are naturally born with.

Fashion Necklace Promotion from Hijewelryshop.com, Up to 70% Off

With the Christmas’ coming, Hijewelryshop.com, a leading fashion jewelry wholesaler, is launching a fashion necklace promotion from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012. All the online customers for fashion necklaces can get a discount when checking out, up to 70% off.

(PRWEB) November 04, 2012
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The necklace has been one of the most important accessories for women to assist them to acquire a complete look. Hijewelryshop.com has obtained their authority and respect in the jewelry industry for its business of wholesale necklaces. Their necklaces look elegant when paired with any other outfit.

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