The September Vogue 2009 issue is here, and for you females out there who like to “look like a lady” then there’s plenty of inspiration to be found. Looking through the editorials one notices that the dominating silhouette is the hourglass and that the styles are reminiscent of the 1940’s. The colours are earth tones and grays, with red as the accent. Furthermore, one sees tweed, fabric embellished, and fur trimmed jackets, wool capes, appliquéd coats–the 1940’s refitted. Could it be that, we can, at this point in time, embrace the fashion of the 1940’s because just as that era saw the end of the great depression it appears as if the worst of the great recession is behind us? Can we have the fashion and not the war? If so, bring it on!
Also out this month is the documentary “The September Issue”. Here is the trailer:
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fashion_mom has been interested in fashion from a young age. When she’s not dealing with the challenges of raising her young children she works for OnlineFashionCourses.com.
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For those that want to pursue a career in the fashion industry, it’s worthwhile to think about sustainability and fair trade. Sustainability in terms of employment, which leads to successful communities. And fair trade? Workers must be fairly compensated so that they can work towards economic self-sufficiency. Why not have your clothes made by businesses that engage in such positive activities?
Sweatshops and exploitation benefits only those at the top. Lets help build a future that everyone can be a part of.
Here is a video about the clothing company Edun:
To see some of the clothes check out the Edun on-line store
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fashion_mom has been interested in fashion from a young age. When she’s not dealing with the challenges of raising her young children she works for OnlineFashionCourses.com.
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Being in a land far from home, where each day brings new challenges and surprises, it is hard to imagine not taking that first step. When you embark on the unknown it’s always somewhat scary, but the exhilarating feeling you get from trying is well worth it.
When I decided to come to Shanghai, I didn’t know what to expect. But getting over the fear of coming and plunging headfirst into the life of what I have dreamed about was inevitable. In this business, you learn to be fearless real fast.
A couple of things that I have learned so far – you have to be very organized and precise with your designs. Your patterns must be production ready and you must consider all the elements of your garments, from the buttons to the fusing to the yield of each piece. When sourcing your materials, you must be willing to do the legwork and comparison shop. There are tons of places around the world to source great fabrics and the exposure will give you inspiration for future collections as well. There are also lots of trade shows to visit; the choices are endless.
And remember to have fun! Fashion is about creative expression and what you want to show to the world. Make it your own!
Until next time ~ feel it live it believe it
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Gloria is an alumna of Coco Fashion Design Centre and is currently in Shanghai working on her collection – tissh by gloria lee.
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Whatever our tastes in fashion and clothing may be, there’s no denying Coco Chanel’s everlasting influence and iconic style. Rising above poverty and humble beginnings, she was able to reach the top in an industry that was and continues to be dominated by male designers. To read about Chanel’s life:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel
To commemorate Coco Chanel’s birthday on August 19th, we have a trailer for the movie Coco Before Chanel.
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Have you ever thought of what future generations will be wearing? We tend to think of futuristic sci-fi television shows and movies, which are quite popular these days. But of course, that’s all just fiction. Or is it?
For some fashion designers, technological innovation in clothing is the future of fashion. By combining fashion with technology, not only do we get some really unique creations, but we get functionality as well. For the generation that grew up with computers and iPods, all this is just, shall we say…natural.
Check out the article Haute Technology: http://www.thestar.com/living/article/673583
Check out the video Fashionable Technology:
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