Where else to find a classic and vintage style that successfully composes a look that ranges fr-om intellectual-chic to glamorous Hollywood-style other than fr-om the eyewear Spring Summer 2011 collection of Bottega Veneta. Featuring its trademark of exceptional craftsmanship, the beloved brand that was founded in Vicenza, Italy forty five years ago offered a range of signature colors along with subtle and unusual details creates unique allure for these sunglasses. Focusing on a pair of rectangular acetate sunglasses with a strong, confident silhouette and a hint of cat eye glamour with the gently angled frames which look large but not oversized but still maintaining the femininity in a sculptural quality are specially designed for women. The women’s choice comes up in black, light havana, and dark green with lenses of a similar color. Sleek, slim temples made of translucent acetate reveal the internal metal structure of the side pieces completed with the Bottega Veneta’s signature metal studs and photoengraved butterfly make this classic style sunglasses worth to steal the fashion spotlight.  For the stylish men, Bottega Veneta serves up a sophisticated half-body echo of radical chic in its clean, contemporary design available in dark gray, crystal brown, black, and dark havana with various color lenses. The inimitable compilation definitely returns the mood of the fashion lover which creates the monochromatic effect enhances the graphic impact of the silhouette. [Images Courtesy of Bottega Veneta]

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A. Friend by A.F. Vandevorst in Mercedes Benz Berlin AW 2011/2012 Fashion Week

A.F. Vandevorst launches the Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Collection.

Winter hasn’t even begun melting into spring and yet, the fabulous fashion crowd in Berlin has already served up its latest fashion offering for the Autumn-Winter 2011/2012 collection through the Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week. One collection that is the front runner of the Berlin catwalk is most definitely A. Friend – A.F. Vandevorst’s second line specially shown in this fashion week. The duo of Filip Arickx and An Vandevorst are known for creating A.F. Vandevorst’s signature style for the ultimate modern urban warrior. A. Friend doesn’t differ much from the main line’s Paris shows. Always covering the model’s faces with their own sleek hair, A.Friend delivers an unassuming collection that is more than meets the eyes. Focusing all presentation value strictly to the clothes on the model’s body, there’s the aura of quiet reverie in which the details are ever present.

Expect the next wintry season to be heated up by shades of dark maroon, earthy brown, hot red and the friendly monochromatic shades of grey and black – making it all key items to make the snow melts faster. The appearance of long gloves upped the ante from the era of lost glamour and proving that no matter how casual the outfit might look, that simple pair of gloves added to each outfit from A. Friend’s collection made a big statement of the importance of the right accessories. The loose silhouette created by light rayon and cottons, combined with several pieces of weightless knitwear presents the familiar style of warmth. Not relying on heavy items like full on head-to-toe leather to showcase straight edge form in dressing, this collection is the correct example on how to look effortlessly stylish.  They say a good friend will always stay with you, but A. Friend from A.F. Vandevortst is the only one that will stay with you in style. [Images courtesy of Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week]

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Here is a look at a hugely compelling Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2011 accessories collection which has succeeded to create pure high fashion drama for the women’s accessories collection. Always a front runner in the runway with YSL’s ready-to-wear collection, Stefano Pilati also proves a fresh treat through a complete collection of accessories fr-om must-have handbags, shoes, silks and jewelries that are to die for. The brand that always makes an everlasting impact on fashion uses a tribal style with earthy details that has been fan favorites since a few seasons back. The Greatest Hits by Pilati this time brought back the classic, animal prints in the form of snake skin, scallop, and fingerprint details to the compilation as the mark, in order to inject new vitality into classic French elegance.

Gold tone metals and colored glass shaped in-to a beautiful ring – this is the Yves Saint Laurent’s vision when it comes to jewelry will dazzle in our formal occasion results with amazed facade. Another occurrence when we turn to his fingerprint s-et, the collection made with finger lines details depicted inimitably. The Fingerprint s-et comes up in three style option, which includes necklaces, bangles, and rings where the collection is not only suitable for the use in a formal event, also can be as a sweetener that compliment when our fashionable leisurely stroll. The exceptional of YSL trimmings designs does not just stop there, the eye-catching snake pattern wedge heels able to complete our looks along with the use of handbags presented in simple designs dominated with symmetrical shapes, will shore up our perfect appearance. For those who pointed in effortless style for this spring, the flat snake skin print shoes will assist their enjoyment of the weather accompanied with accessories made of shells. This collection marks the time when there are brighter days ahead. [Images Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent]

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Every basic thought is an original idea, engender exclusive designs that portray the Indonesian culture that must be preserved by the generation in the future. Many ways has done to protect what have been cultivated in many years fr om aproximately more than 700 ethnics that need to be saved fr om extinction. One of the way is with Confashion! – a momentous event held by IPMI or the Indonesian Fashion Designer Council, holds the nation’s tradition to carry an exhibition to celebrate this fashionable journey. As the tagline describes: ‘Wrinkles Both on Your Face and Your Clothes Don’t Really Hurt’, this shows how tremendously hard the scramble that designers faced in IPMI over the past 25 years to yield of our culture. “As we know, all this time domestic brands still defeated by the use of prestige foreign brands that can make Indonesian feels proud to use it”, appropriately said by Mrs. Martha Tilaar herself as the head of Martha Tilaar. Starts fr om this desire, Martha Tilaar together with IPMI combine fashion and beauty into one, with the same goal of preserving the indigenous culture of Indonesia.

Designed by designer Didi Budiharjo, Confashion was inagurated on Thursday, 13^th January 2011 in Senayan City, Confashion represent a small museum which illustrates a series of manufacturing process starting fr om a new form of sketches, to patterns, fabric selection, until the selection of models, all exhibited in the show which arranged artistically. Divided into 3 phases, the first is The Office taking the first steps towards how an idea was conceived to be designed in-to a new trend without forgetting the element of the culture. Continued with, The Workshop – a stage that tells how the process of designing to be done into an outfit creation start fr om cultivate an existing sketch on select fabric that matches, measurement, up to give direction to workers. The last route is The Runway as the final process of introducing the latest design collection to create understanding and awareness to the community.

The distinctiveness of this event is where the goods are exhibited not only in the form of designer clothes, but how also IPMI notes depicted in the liaison between technology, beauty, and fashion in a very thick unity seen in the show that display more than 20 designers artifacts represent the fashion council’s excursion that belongs to Denny Wirawan, Barli Asmara, Thomas Sigar, Adesagi Kierana, and many others. Of course, efforts to preserve the culture of Indonesia not only were being done by people who are interested in. We are as an Indonesian culture owner also can defend our rich customs simply by starting to love designer’s product fr om the motherland which gradually local wisdom can go global.

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Confashion! Attendees

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This kit should start with the Invisibelt: an adjustable trendy belt with slimming effect that you can wear under your shirt or dress without the risk of wearing a mismatch belt. The belt that was innovated by Kathy Kramer, and her design of this undetectable belt have helped countless of women who would tuck in a little bit of curves that you want to hide. The Foot Petal lines are also important in your emergency arsenal. Who hasn’t, at the end of their day, wishes that they didn’t have to wear actual pair of killer heels that are actually killing your feet? Cushions placed at the right spots of your shoes could actually make a different in the rate of comfort that you will feel. Shoe cushions that starts from Haute Heelz for bottom-of-the-heel cushions to Strappy Strips that will make sure the straps on your sexy slingback shoes stays on the back of your leg. Stop denying that the small sewing kit you got from your last hotel stay is the only fashion emergency kit you need because you might never know when you need a wardrobe adhesive remedy in your bag to stop that spaghetti heels to fall off or even some disposable underarm shields to prevent you from a sticky situation of forgetting to use a spray of deodorant.

Now, thanks to Tailor Snap – a new concept store catering especially for those who needs to arm their arsenal with bits of detail perfecting items, all of our professional fashion emergency kits will be sold in one fabulous counter. For gifts or for your personal use, every little detail counts. Tailor Snap will open its doors on February 2011 in Level 2 of Plaza Indonesia. [Images courtesy of Tailor Snap]

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While the fashion world preoccupied with lady elegance typical lines, Valentino tries to rocks its latest Spring/Summer 2011 collection with the hit of studs. Focus in accessories, the collection burst this year with its usual emphasis on fine leatherwork where all created in its bags and shoes compilation. Made up in shades of tan, black and cream, stood out against its prim and proper, ladylike garments, allowing them to take the spotlight.

As a mix of classic silhouettes, ladylike details, almost all of the bags were decorated with studs, including several that came with pyramid studded hand straps which apply perfectly.Many selection from small to medium size, simplify the bags lovers to adjust the needs.Like the shoulder bags which have clean, rectangular lines and made fr om shiny, smooth, structured leather worn as double strap decorated with studded details on the grip definitely could pass for the office or daytime special event. Another choice that we can make is fr om the range selections of totes, small leather bags, top handle bags, and large fabric bags as a appearance complementary. To maximize the looks, Valentino also impart the shoes collection which present dominance of high heels studded with staples as whether they were beads in the details which handles aggressive. Designed by Valentino’s current masterminds, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, the design priorities surely doesn’t forget women who doesn’t want to emit their wild side but still instilling the thought of bold elegance. Adding a range of flowery and bows on the clutches and the heels – all signature looks to Valentino’s luxurious symbols, these ladylike designs are the cherry on top for the radiance in red. It’s a new must have in owning a signature look. [Images Courtesy of Specials]

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Leather is everywhere, from slim skinny pants to mini, tight-fitted jackets, ultra soft leather is combined with a variety of fabrics to complete the look. Those are what will be sticking this time, the combination of Burberry and leather motorcycling clothing has now become quite the norm in their central collections. Burberry of course figures strongly for its great design, heritage and craftsmanship and there is no doubt that the new Burberry Brit Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a remarkable success. Playing an aggressive role yet feminine, the Burberry girls must be conform to the ‘biker’ look compilation.

Take a look to the wonderful selection of items, featured in biker jackets and pants, there are also several selections as short cropped jackets, as long leather trench coats either for women or men. Leather accents take a lead for this set, from quilted leather patterns decorating jackets adorned with front pockets, buttons, ergonomic biker sleeves, regimental cuts, metal military eyelets, and biker zip details. Lightweight stretch fabrics limned the body completed with the combination of heritage cotton gabardine, tumbled biker leather, soft patent leather, and many quality fabrics that used as the basic materials to create these masterpieces. The colors are predominantly neutral tones such as beige, gray, and black, for a more space-age look. Since helming the brand’s position as Creative Director, Christopher Bailey has definitely succeeded in making a statement where the biker jackets are still the must have item from this quintessential British label. Burberry Brit that has been enticing us from their exclusive designs, present the set which brought from the last season into the new attention suited for those who dare to walk on fashion’s wild side. [Images Courtesy of Burberry]

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When the movie Rosemary’s Baby was first featured in 1968, Mia Farrow introduced a daring new do that created an icon; the pixie cut. Now, this cute pixie cut is transformed as being the fresh look which definitely make the owner as the center of attention. Case in point: leading ladies like Carey Mulligan, Michelle Williams, and Rihanna. The modernized pixie is done with a hit of eye-skimming fringe and razor ends. Another version is when long silky bangs falling right in front of the eyes, covering the brows with tidy short cut in the back, conjuring an ordinary look that’s daring and sassy.

This haircut is especially flattering on fine-boned faces, and really serves to draw attention to the eyes. Recognized by the short wisps that are created through the hairstyle, the pixie is perfect for those with small facial features and can actually be quite versatile when it comes to the styling created from the cut. Similar to a hair style that can be seen on the likes of a fairy, the pixie cut is a way to frame the face while creating a ladylike elegance instead of the usual boyish look of a short hair. While this cut is fashionably current, don’t take it too seriously or it’ll look too forced – the messy look will seem much more natural and leaves a definitely sexy impression.

This short hair cut can be styled to match those who are always on-the-go, practical, or those who dares to be stylish. At her movie premiere, Blue Valentine, Michelle Williams take her Pixie style in a way of pulled up goose crested which creates luxurious impression in her appearance can turn out to be an alternative model of the style . Matching the colors with the skin tone, the pixie doesn’t have to be colored in the extreme platinum blonde like Ms. Mulligans or the darkest of dark like Princess Rihanna, any color used on the pixie should include brilliance. The pixie cut is also great to cover gray hair. Highlights and down lights are perfect to express youth and energy, especially on the pixie. Delicate, yet strong, timeless yet edgy, short yet flexible – the pixie is definitely the current champion in style. [Images Courtesy of Image.net]

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When angels come down to earth wrapped in sexy lingerie, walking on a glittering catwalk accompanied by stylish high heels and covering with the iconic super classy wings, these ethereal creatures would be called the Victoria’s Secret Angels. But what marks the inauguration of a Victoria’s Secret model? Models like Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen and many others are the few among many other “angels” who have sported the awe-inspiring angel wings that has always been the center piece of all Victoria’s Secret annual fashion shows. The wings that always has elaborate designs, graceful structure and one-of-a-kind patterns have become a signature fixture and is always something to look forward to in every Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

Designed specifically by Ben Wilkinson and Raemer, the wings are specially hand crafted for every show. These angel wings takes up to 180 hours to make, weighs mostly about 25 pounds for every pair (around 11 kilograms), and each pair of wings are specially designed for the specific model who wears them. Wilkinson and Raemer are the two people who would choose which model gets to wear which pair and thus a Victoria’s Secret Angel is born. Quite recently at the 2010 Victoria’s Secret fashion show, a  pair of 25-pound wing made out of plastic bubbles might have been quite the weight on the sleek-shouldered of fashion’s latest darling Chanel Iman. Wilkinson spent months trying to attach the bubble machine on the bubble wings with a unique side-riveting system so that when Chanel Iman walks down the runway, bubbles would come frothily comes out. Different challenges perceived when making red-and-pink wings made of suspended plastic hearts for model Lily Aldridge . “Applying the laser-cutting large sheets of acrylic plastic was not a difficulty from the producing process.” said Lisa Maryanski, assistant designer to Ben Wilkinson and Reamer. Other wings which design with a unique pattern presented in various styles such as the one used by Adriana Lima a long snowflakes replica with lace on it reflect how graceful an angel is. That’s what angels all about and that’s what make Victoria’s Secret fashion show always in the offing. When those sexy angels come down to the earth, it turns fascinating. [Images Courtesy of Special]

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