Tag: fashion
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Why Costume Designers Always First To Encounter Actors
During the 12-year span of The Naked Truth, many of the world’s most alluring and enchanting actresses passed through the costume fitting room doors of costume designer Jean-Pierre Dorléac atelier. Among them were Maude Adams, Jonelle Allen, Eve Arden, Belinda Bauer, Marisa Berenson, Joan Blondell, Ahna Capri, Kim Cattrall, Rosemary Clooney, Arielle Dombasle, Barbara Eden,…
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National Black Arts Festival 2024
NBAF is manifesting more this year: more impact, more engaging programming, more opportunities for artists, more exposure, and more funding. We are coming for it all in the new year! In celebration of what will be an amazing year, it is my honor to give you a peek into what we have in store as…
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Largest Luxury Picnic in Secret Location Returns to Palm Beach
Le Diner en Blanc returns to West Palm Beach for its 2023 edition. This elegant and secret affair has become THE foodie & dancing holiday event of the year and on Saturday, December 16, 2023, a new secret location will be revealed and guests will dine and dance under the stars. Le Diner en Blanc is an event…
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Africa Becoming New Global Fashion Leader?
Today Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General, unveiled a report arguing that the continent has all it takes to become one of the next global fashion leaders, if public decision-makers offer greater support to all those who work in the sector and play a role in the fashion ecosystem. Fashion is really taking off in Africa, and…
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Loafers And Flats Are Perfect For Fall
Are you a shoe junky? If you are, you might take a special interest in 2568’s men’s and women’s new footwear line. These shoes are comfortable classics with a twist: moccasins, loafers and boots, ballet and pointy flats, in unexpected materials and pattern featuring distinctive fabrics and leathers. Unique details also include colorful laces and…
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Russian Raketa Wristwatch Disrupts With Counterclockwise Universe Movement
Raketa “Russian Code” Change directions with this counterclockwise watch! A watch that ticks to the beat of the Universe The Raketa Watch Factory releases a re-edition of one of its most popular models: the Raketa “Russian Code” with its counterclockwise hands. A lightly brushed silver stainless steel case with a spherical sapphire glass, a matt…
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Sweaty Rocks Activewear For Women Are Ideal For Summer
Summer has arrived and with that mind, here is a new and interesting fashion find from our friends at Amazon.com. The Sweaty Rocks clothing line is composed of high-tech performance fabrics, that feel luxurious and look amazing, and make their activewear clothing a must-have. “I found the fit to be more generous. It looked great…
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Today Is National Watch Day- Let’s Look At The Watches Of James Bond 007
Today is June 19th and in the United States, it is also National Watch Day- a celebration created by Nordstrom, an American luxury department store chain. Hey Canada, can we celebrate too? We think making this observation world wide is a worthy endeavor, without watches society would not have been able to develop in the…
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Vasaro Bikinis took spotlight at Miami Swim Week
Vasaro Swimwear, the biggest game-changing swimwear brand since Beach Bunny Swimwear’s emergence in 2004, took center stage at Miami Swim Week with its highly anticipated latest collection. Hosted by Planet Fashion, the event took place on June 10th at Hyde Beach, SLS South Beach, bringing a breath of fresh air to the Miami Heat with…
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The Airy Mesh Dress For Beating Upcoming Summer Heat
As we all prep for the heat, we’re looking for all things mesh and breezy to stay cool. Londre Bodywear just launched The Airy Mesh Dress with bell sleeves and a mock neck made sustainably from water bottles. The fine mesh material comes in white, navy and black to pair over your favorite swim or…
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Raketa Watches Russia Launch Model Dedicated to Love
RAKETA BIG LOVEEverything starts with love! To mark the International Women’s Day on 8th March, Raketa releases a watch for ladies dedicated to the most beautiful feeling: Love. Raketa “Big Love” offers a new interpretation of femininity. A watch as a mood, as a feeling, as love. This model symbolizes the essence of Raketa’s “Big…
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Textile Artist Spins Wool Into Metaphors
Raw material: Wool. Operating mode: the hook. Nice, France textile artist Stéphanie Lobry frantically fashions her art with an unexpected yet satisfyingly fitting leitmotiv: feminism. A Teacher when she’s not at the loft, where she created and exhibited her works, Stéphanie Lobry is busy hanging a crochet. Entitled 1.8 cubic meter, “parce c’est la taille…
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The Painful Evolution Of Ladies Lingerie Underwear
Lingerie, like any other fashion accessory, has undergone many transformations over the decades. From the agonizing apodesme used in Ancient Greece to the peculiar pantalettes of the 1800’s we have seen it all. Sex experts Katie Lasson and Tatyana Dyachenko from Dimepiece LA have created a couple handy infographics which delve into the changing fashion…
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Globetrotting CEO Develops Ready To Wear Line For Female Business Execs
Introducing Lindsay Nicholas New York, an empowering female RTW line, created out of necessity for power women, by none other than a power woman. Nicholas, the designer, found a gap in the market for stylish pieces that were instantly put together and effortless to wear. Female executives and powerhouses’ closets craved comfort, while their lifestyles…
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Damien Hirst and The Commodification of Art
All of modern life is a spectacle. Much of what contemporary man experiences in Western society is a false social construct mediated by images. These mediated images create desires that can never be fulfilled; they create false needs that can never be met. “Many of our daily decisions are governed by motivations over which we…
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Lingerie From Colombia Combats Industry Control
Building a business is one of the hardest things to do, especially when one is trying to build a business bigger than Victoria’s Secret, who owns 50 percent of the lingerie industry. But, Catalina Girald, founder of Naja Lingerie is setting out to do just that. Headquartered in Medellin, Colombia, with offices in San Francisco…
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Synth Britannia Shows The Future Was In Fact Delivered
Come on, you have to admit. It’s a lot of fun to stumble around YouTube with that old pre-internet habit of television channel surfing surprising you with random discoveries. When I do, I particularly enjoy reading comments left by others who have somehow found their way to whatever it is I happen to be watching. This…
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The Mullet Dress
“Business in the front, party in the back.” We’ve all heard the mullet mantra. However, I’m pretty sure mullets were only cool for a short period in the 80’s, and that was still only true if you were in a rock or heavy metal garage band. Once the mullets-are-acceptable-period passed, they were never a socially…
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Embrace Your Inner Geek In Style
This post is dedicated to geeks who want to let their passions shine through their decor. The graphic below gives cool examples of accessories that you can introduce into your home to give people an idea of the geekier side of your life. Some are subtle, like the equation bookshelf, while others are more in…
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Nanotechnology Gloves For Phone Use In Cold Weather
Do you have trouble using your smart device in the cold? Here’s some good news for you- we’ve improved our knitted touchscreen gloves, raising the bar again with the introduction of the Single Layered and Double Layered Touchscreen Gloves. Featuring an updated nanotechnology design that includes a leather wrist strap, leather cuff boards, upgraded material…
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Groove Life Silicon Rings Are For Modern Living
Traditional metal rings are uncomfortable, costly to replace or repair and can lead to serious injury of caught on rocks, wires or other objects – turning a fun day into a medical emergency in minutes. Instead of worrying about losing or damaging expensive, meaningful jewelry, let Groove Life provide a peace of mind with the…
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Comfy CANADIAN Nudy Patooty Transformative Undergarments
It may only be the second week of August but we Canadians know that the days are growing shorter. As we approach Fall and Winter and the weather starts becoming cooler, one of the best ways to layer is using Nudy Patooty’s bamboo undergarments and basics under your clothing. Nudy Patooty is COMFY NUDY PATOOTY…
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Hip Hop Jewelry Like A Rose Gold Jesus With Brown Ice
Hip-Hop is a culture, it’s a lifestyle, it’s an artistic expression and yes, it’s jewelry. Since its inception Hip-Hop has always been edgy, outside the box, and ready to make a statement at all times; not just musically, but also in a fashion sense. Rose gold, also known as red gold or pink gold made…
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Zakistar Flip-Flops With Pebbles That Simulate Barefoot Walking
Summer is almost here and so is the time for everyone’s favorite footwear: flip-flops. Let me introduce you to the world’s first flip flop that turns a summer stroll into a unique beach experience. How? Zakistar flip-flops have beach pebbles attached the sole so you can take the beach with you wherever you go. We…
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New York’s Behno Label Celebs Spring with purist forms
Proving sustainability is anything but basic! Spring has sprung! These eye-popping colors from Behno are exactly what your outfit needs this season. Their unique silhouettes and vibrant colorways are sure to leave a lasting impression. VIEW LOOKBOOK HERENew York–based clothing and handbag label behno was born from a desire to improve the way the fashion industry approaches…
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FARA Designs Clothes For the Nomad at heart
Luxury silks, made for free spirits with adventure on the mind Designing clothes for the nomad at heart, sensual and fashionable; FARA chooses handcrafted fabrics and a conscious cut – tapping into our spirit of adventure and exploration. Made for floating along a sun setting beach, dancing like nobody’s watching or venturing far and wide,…
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Ethical India Handbag Company Ensures ‘Education Be A Right For Every Child’
Innovation Aranyani has been impressing Western shoppers, fashionistas and savvy consumers since day one. They are founded on the classic atelier concept which originated not in Europe as many believe, but in India with the Kirana; a small, family run shop that served the community. The Kirana concept was embraced in Europe and inspired some…
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Human Consciousness & Artificial Intelligence Meet In Designer’s Fabrics
Featured Designer Brian Swift used PAOM to print fabric for his latest collection inspired by the Technological Singularity: a theoretical time in which human consciousness and Artificial Intelligence merge and become a new, unrecognizable species. Brian collaborated with a machine learning algorithm to imbibe his photographs with a psychedelic quality. These computer generated compositions were then…