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Milan Fashion Week Impressions Day 1
Milan Fashion Week Impressions. #fashion #models #fashionweek #style #Fashionista #ootdfashion #womenswear #milan #Fabulous #makeup pic.twitter.com/gT1J0zUVbl
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) September 20, 2018
I liked #RiccardoTisci's #Burberry collection shown at #LFW. But I think 400 for a #tshirt is a bit too much for simple cotton material. I love #fashion but there are limits. #style #streetwearfashion #menswear #mensfashion #ootdfashion #fashionstyle pic.twitter.com/bCrFcKGR3n
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) September 18, 2018
YES! I thought the first Tisci collection for Burberry was a shot in the arm for the brand. He made the looks feel modern while a bit edgy at London Fashion Week.
I will say, I think the new $400 t-shirt is a bit too much, simple cotton at that price. I think this becomes fashion fooletry! Hype, madness, perfect for the Bling Instagram Age of faking it until you make it. I need more than a logo over my heart to make me part ways with that amount of cash for a basic item. Is it JUST ME?
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London Fashion Week Review
London is about experimenting. as a Global City with far flung reach, the fusion of ideas is a given. There is no one aesthetic to describe the scene, styles ranges from classic to apocalyptic.
This year the initiative is POSITIVE FASHION STRATERGY based on Sustainability, Equality and Diversity, Craftsmanship and Community.
On a strange note: I am not sure what is happening to London Fashion Week. The Guardian had an article regarding the British Fashion Council and designers asking for up to 5000 pounds from non fashion professionals for front row seats at runway shows, Along with this purchase, access to VIP rooms etc. Reading this made me wonder. Why would the BFC have this in place? I have no clue. As one of the “Big 4” fashion events, LFW attracts attention, the need for paying attendees feels like desperation, an auction of the family jewels. I know of no other fashion week doing this.
Roland Mounter fused sheer, loose, and shine into a collection of femininity. I liked certain looks (44, while other looks confused me, looking half ideas, 24.
Victoria Beckham celebrated 10 years in fashion by having her first show in London. She has admitted not drawing or cutting or doing any of the classic fashion designer jobs. Beckham is a brand megapower. The anniversary collection lacked spectacle for wearability with accessible materials.
Erdem stayed close and long to the body with a wide array of prints, designs inspired by the past vision of the Perfect Woman. The large vintage belle époque hats topped off a few looks. Did I like it? Some looks, “Yes!” My recommendations are 16, 29, and 31.
Peter Pilotto. I can start off by saying I really liked the collection. The metallic colors, the do as you want 70’S looks are all about night time fun, like looks #20, #37.
Roskanda is about oversize, color, and belted looks with prints, I especially liked 27 and 44.
Mary Katrantzou proves colors, shapes and objects can be vibrant, stylish, and eye catching. Loving it! 4, 11, 31 are my favorites.
Simone Rocha and all those veils inspired by Asia. Stark reds, accents were at the center of a collection that took a cue from China for shapes and lengths.
Rejina Pyo had a breezy show of colors for a beach holiday, gingham dress and mules that were mostly daywear looks. Not sophisticated but light, but that is a good thing.
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NYFW 2018 Review PT2
New York Fashion Week has ended. There were highs and lows but overall I think the fashion scene showed why it is in the Big 4 League, no questions asked. The city maybe the only place where commerce and experimentation can work.
Marc Jacobs has been in the headlines lately, many have been wondering if the designer has tired of fashion. Based on this collection, I think the answer is “No!” A fantasy of colors, shapes, and exaggerations. Bows, dresses, feathers, are the center of attention.
Maki Oh went physical and female with asymmetry dresses. The designer toned down the colors but revved up the cuts in a literal sense. It is as if she made a collection, then had fun with scissors on some pieces. I get it, in a good way.
Derek Lam had a presentation this season. This collection is good, wearable, for a professional woman. I hope he returns to the runway.
Gabriela Hearst is a brand without the hype but the looks many women would love. All is low key, the fashion is about complimenting the lady wearing the lux clothes, fitting the body.
French label Longchamp was all fringe for a collection inspired by the 60’s, short hemlines and all. I dig it!
Christian Siriano was all over the place. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. The menswear looks were not my cup of tea. The prints and flowers moods went from light to dark. Black morphed into florescent, 67 pieces (some I liked) in all that felt like a slide presentation controlled by a person taking too many pills before heading to the Bargain Club in Berlin.
Jason Wu held a presentation. The once golden boy of fashion is concentrating on his brand. I was not so impressed with the looks, feeling lifeless, no sparkle. I hope he regains his footing.
Rhianna held a lingerie show. I cannot critique it because the value was more theatrics than fashion. Plus, it fits with her brand.
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APPLE 2018
It is the middle of September, the annual roll out of Apple’s new devices is upon us. All eyes are on Cupertino.
Apple Watch is the #1 Smartwatch in the world. It is like taking sand to a beach. Apple Watch is the #1 watch in the world. I’ll be the JUDGE OF THAT! It is ugly. Who wants this thing? The redesigned screen and display is a step above. It is still a niche watch. All the new gimmicks, ECG, heart monitors, Fall Detection. Is this device for an EDERLY HOME? FDA and American Heart Association clearance. The term “complications” being used for the Apple Watch. Sounds like a winning product for the insurance companies. An 18 hour battery life. If your heart stops during the other 6 hours, you are out of luck! I stopped paying attention after the battery specs, no clue about the price.
The new iPhone is becoming a device for everything, gaming, video, and picture.
iPhone 10s, 2 displays 5.8 and 6.5 inch display.
iPhone 10 X SMax. Is a creative smartphone. OLED display. Fast response. Face ID for data protection. The 12 Bionic chip and Neural Engine. It got too technical for me but it is a powerful handset.
Able to process 5 trillion operations per second with a number of Siri shortcuts This phone is about engagement from sun up to sundown.
7MP front camera
The camera is impressive with BROKEH and depth of field benefits.
Battery life 90 minutes longer than the previous devices.
Dual Sims.
Premium prices for all models.
The brand has a sustainable , recycle, give back programs
iPhone 10R Edge to Edge LCD Display A cheaper smartphone for 750 euros.
Haptic Tech. I am not a fan. It reminds of being hit with a ruler at school.
Will I buy the iPhone? The price tag puts me off a bit. I can wait. I do not take selfies. I see myself in the mirror everyday.
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New York Fashion Week REVIEWS
New York Fashion Week kicks off the season. “Diversity” is the key word but at times it feels like tokenism. The same as saying, “I have a friend who is,,,,” and I invited him or her to the party. “Pat me on the back for showing how forward thinking I am. In the 21st century, welcome to 1970, please cue a cynical remake of TV show “Room 222”. If you have to shine a bright spotlight on “diversity” it means something is entrenched in the system. The spot light is there to deflect criticism. In the Age of President Trump, a born and raised New Yorker, it feels like everyone wants to brandish their liberal credentials. Fashion Week is like a peacock spreading it feathers during mating season, showing off plumage. Look at us, embracing difference. It is welcome message of sorts but there needs to be substance, not media packaging. What happens after Trump leaves office?
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Collections from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2019.
As a whole NY is about America, athletic, the physical.
Rodarte showed frivolity, frills, in a dark wonderland. I liked it. A welcome return to NYFW.
Prabal Gurung was color and give more color until sunglasses are needed, optimisitismis the heart of the collection.
Escada has returned to the fashion after many years away, some looks were better than the collection as a whole. It is still a brand in search itself, the looks reflected this.
Boss is in the post Jason Wu period, so the brand loosened up a lot. Did I like the looks? Some. Not all. At times it felt more Italian than German, then American, trying to appeal to many.
Proenza Schouler returns to NYFW after being in Paris. Whatever influenced them in Paris, it was not the elegance of the city. So many rigid looks bordering on uniforms. Thumbs Down!
Tibi went for the soft and gentle but genderless clothing was front and centered, but the collection is wearable.
Anna Sui shinning visual exotics catches the eye with so many prints, headpieces, kaftans.
Carolina Herrara’s new creative director Wes Gordon has big shoes to fill. Did he succeed? Almost There are many vibrant prints his collection but at times I felt overwhelmed. Gordon needs to learn how to pull back a bit, too much is too much!
Suzanne Rae went with florescent colors, fun. I was waiting for Molly Ringwald.
Badgley Mischka had red carpet stars in their eyes, preparing for close ups with Alice in Wonderland being the theme of the collection.
Oscar de la Renta proves why the label is still a standard bearer for NYFW. Simply put, making elegance look easy moving from day to evening from yellow to black, fringes to frills.
Libertine. One Jeremy Scott is enough but I admit I liked some looks, especially #2, jacket and leggings.
As a fan of 3.1 Phillip Lim I can be honest. I liked the collection. HA! Touches of the 70’s suggested a bit of liberation or a romantic adventure. The color scheme was neutral, soft whites, grays, and silvers.
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TAG HEUER Preview
From Paris, Brice and Model take you on a scene from the TAG Heuer Shoot.
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IFA 2018 Continues
IFA 2018 coverage sponsored by Canon Camera/Werbung
IFA 2018 was not all about the glamour tech of smart phones or pc’s. There was also a lot on offer for new devices that do not get the attention but are just as innovative. Check out these 3 stories.