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A new ‘reign’ of Rayne: The Fashion and Textile Museum, London hosts the exhibition ‘Rayne Shoes for Stars’

15 Monday Jun 2015

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This year’s fashion exhibition summer season is all about the shoes.

 

In addition to the show-

Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM), London

will also host its own shoe exhibition, which chronicles the history of

celebrated British shoe label:  Rayne.

The exhibition highlights a sampling of over 100 shoe models

from the Rayne archive.

…

(image from vogue uk):

rayane,  shoes, mary jane orn by tallulah bankheand d34bc695-3361-429e-aff0-6d4fca6fd6b8

Worn by Tallulah Bankhead

American actress of stage and screen from the 1920s – 1950s

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(image from the designmuseum):

rayne, shoes

Satin with jewel encrusted buckle

…

Founded in 1885, as a family concern

the Rayne shoe company rapidly became the popular supplier of

bespoke costume shoes for the London theatre community.

By the 1920s a selection of Rayne retail stores had opened and

in 1959 the famous flagship boutique was established at the prestigious

retail local of Old Bond Street, London

…

Rayne shoes became a mark of the “well – heeled” lady.

Worn by Hollywood starlets such as

Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh, Bridgette Bardot, Diana Rigg

and donned by members of the British royal family-

Rayne shoes were highly sort after footwear:

particularly given that the present British monarch

Elizabeth II wore Rayne shoes on her wedding day.

…

rayne, shoes

The future Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day

20 November 1947

The royal bride worn Rayne

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(image from vogue uk):

rayne, shoes

The actress Vivien Leigh and Mr. Rayne, 1945

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rayne,  shoes

The actress Diana Riggs in Rayne boots

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rayne,  shoes

Black satin pumps with jewelled heel and brooch

worn by Elizabeth Taylor

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(image from the dailymail uk):

rayne, shoes

Brown, suede plaforms worn by the Queen Mother, 1945

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rayne, shoes

‘Cleopatra sandals’

worn by Elizabeth Taylor during filming of the movie Cleopatra, 1963

…

rayne, shoes

Worn by Brigette Bardot

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(image from rayneshoes)

rayne, shoes

Black/white colour story, bejewelled

circa 1950s

…

Throughout its prestigious history,

many noted designers including among others

Norman Hartnell, Mary Quant, Bruce Oldfled

have worked/collaborted with the Rayne label.

…

In 2013, the Rayne brand was relaunched

now appreciated by a new generation of fashionistas.

The exhibition at the FTM is

in recognition of  the label’s history and

in celebration of ‘the new reign’ of Rayne.

…

(images from rayneshoes):

The new ‘reign’ of Rayne

Edith

rayne, shoes

red satin

…

Beatrix

rayne, shoes/boots

knee high boots, champagne hue, leather, embroidery

…

Adele

rayne, shoes

wine colour, patent leather, grosgrain bow detail

…

Lillian

rayne, shoes

ankle boot, black, leather, floral embroidery

…

RAYNE Shoes for the Stars

The Fashion and Textile Museum, London

Until 30 August 2015

…

For further information on the FTM exibition, visit:

http://ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/rayne-shoes-for-stars/

…

For additional details on Rayne shoes, past and present

visit the company’s website at:

http://www.rayneshoes.co.uk/history
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“Agender”: introducing a gender neutral shopping experience

04 Saturday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, design inventive, design philosophy, fashion = clothes, fashion and business, fashion news, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, window display

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"Agender", gender neutral shopping, gender-less fashion, pop-up shop, Selfridges Department Store - London

The concept of gender neutrality aims

to make obsolete gender specific terminology.

It anticipates societal transition towards non-gender alignment language,

as a step towards the elimination of gender-based bias and stereotypes.

…

In acknowledging the importance of  gender equality, generally

and gender neutrality, specifically-

Sweden announced last week the introduction of

a gender neutral pronoun to the Swedish language.

…

Each decade, the Swedish Academy modernises the language

according to new word relevance and usage.

In addition to the Swedish subject pronouns:

he (han) and she (hon)–

the gender- neutral subject pronoun hen

will be listed in dictionaries as of April 2015.

…

In recent years,  world wide awareness of gender neutrality initiatives

have gained momentum with fashion creatives as

pioneering force in furthering the concept.

Inventive designers such as Yohji Yamamoto and the trio from Sibling

are known to create gender non-specific garments,

which combine  masculine and feminine dress/style elements.

…

(images from style.com):

gender neutral, yohji yamamoto, fall 2015

by Yohji Yamamoto, a/w 2015

…

gender neutral fashion, sibling fall 2015

by Sibling, a/w 2015

…

Within the fashion world,

the idea of gender non-specificity has been given an additional boost.

Selfridge & Co., the high-end U.K. department store

now offers an experience of gender neutral  shopping.

The new pop-up department is called Agender.

…

(photos by meappropriatestyle):

agender, defintion, image

Agender defined

…

Agender shopping is a particular response to a perspective

of gender as non-binary.

Within this definition, gender classification is self determined,

thereby fluid and open to a myriad of interpretives.

…

agender, he, she ,me

The Agender Campaign

the doing away with traditional labels of gender classification

…

At Selfridges London, Oxford Street

the Agender space was conceived by

British furniture and object designer Faye Toogood.

The experience starts from store entrance.

For the first time in Selfridges’ history, since opening in 1909,

there are no male or female mannequins in the window displays.

Garments are draped or hung on hanging units,

placed on shelving or laid across furniture pieces.

…

agender, selfridge London, window display

agender, selfridge london, window display

agender, selfridge london, window display

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Agender window displays

Selfridge London- Oxford Street

…

In-store, the Agender department is situated over two floors.

Clothing and accessories are showcased in the same manner

as the window displays:  without indication of  gender reference.

…

agender, instore display, selfridge londonagender, instore display, selfridge londonagender, instore display, selfridge london

Agender in-store display

Selfridge London- Oxford Street

…

The idea is to liberate shoppers from traditional notions of

 gender-focus dress stereotypes and to encourage

shopping for pieces that are of a desired sartorial objective.

“It was a concept spawned from Selfridges’ buyers’ realisation that men and women were moving away from their allocated areas and venturing into those designated to the opposite sex …  (and)  beginning to select aspects from one another, be it shoes, accessories or clothing.”  (from The Telegraph, U.K.)

…

The Agender project features unisex clothing from

over 40 labels to including among others

Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garcons,

Meadham Kirchhoff and Gareth Pugh.

…

The pop-up shop is staffed by knowledgeable individuals

who expertly field customer queries on the fashion and retail philosophy

which informs the Agender scheme.

agender staff member, paolo casseb

Paolo Casseb

staff member at the Agender Project

…

The Agender campaign is recognition that gender definition is changing.

It is not simply a biological determinant, but one of mindset.

Gender neutral shopping may today be a temporary pop-up experience,

but seems set to be the future of fashion retail.

…

For additional details on the Agender campaign visit:

http://www.selfridges.com/content/article/coming-soon-agender

The Agender campaign at Selfridges & Co

until end April, 2015

…

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“Agender”: introducing a gender neutral shopping experience

03 Tuesday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, design inventive, design philosophy, fashion = clothes, fashion and business, fashion news, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, window display

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"Agender", gender neutral shopping, gender-less fashion, pop-up shop, Selfridges Department Store - London

The concept of gender neutrality aims

to make obsolete gender specific terminology.

It anticipates societal transition towards non-gender alignment language,

as a step towards the elimination of gender-based bias and stereotypes.

…

In acknowledging the importance of  gender equality, generally

and gender neutrality, specifically-

Sweden announced last week the introduction of

a gender neutral pronoun to the Swedish language.

…

Each decade, the Swedish Academy modernises the language

according to new word relevance and usage.

In addition to the Swedish subject pronouns:

he (han) and she (hon)–

the gender- neutral subject pronoun hen

will be listed in dictionaries as of April 2015.

…

In recent years,  world wide awareness of gender neutrality initiatives

have gained momentum with fashion creatives as

pioneering force in furthering the concept.

Inventive designers such as Yohji Yamamoto and the trio from Sibling

are known to create gender non-specific garments,

which combine  masculine and feminine dress/style elements.

…

(images from style.com):

gender neutral, yohji yamamoto, fall 2015

by Yohji Yamamoto, a/w 2015

…

gender neutral fashion, sibling fall 2015

by Sibling, a/w 2015

…

Within the fashion world,

the idea of gender non-specificity has been given an additional boost.

Selfridge & Co., the high-end U.K. department store

now offers an experience of gender neutral  shopping.

The new pop-up department is called Agender.

…

(photos by meappropriatestyle):

agender, defintion, image

Agender defined

…

Agender shopping is a particular response to a perspective

of gender as non-binary.

Within this definition, gender classification is self determined,

thereby fluid and open to a myriad of interpretives.

…

agender, he, she ,me

The Agender Campaign

the doing away with traditional labels of gender classification

…

At Selfridges London, Oxford Street

the Agender space was conceived by

British furniture and object designer Faye Toogood.

The experience starts from store entrance.

For the first time in Selfridges’ history, since opening in 1909,

there are no male or female mannequins in the window displays.

Garments are draped or hung on hanging units,

placed on shelving or laid across furniture pieces.

…

agender, selfridge London, window display

agender, selfridge london, window display

agender, selfridge london, window display

agender, selfridge london, window displayagender, selfridge london,window display

Agender window displays

Selfridge London- Oxford Street

…

In-store, the Agender department is situated over two floors.

Clothing and accessories are showcased in the same manner

as the window displays:  without indication of  gender reference.

…

agender, instore display, selfridge londonagender, instore display, selfridge londonagender, instore display, selfridge london

Agender in-store display

Selfridge London- Oxford Street

…

The idea is to liberate shoppers from traditional notions of

 gender-focus dress stereotypes and to encourage

shopping for pieces that are of a desired sartorial objective.

“It was a concept spawned from Selfridges’ buyers’ realisation that men and women were moving away from their allocated areas and venturing into those designated to the opposite sex …  (and)  beginning to select aspects from one another, be it shoes, accessories or clothing.”  (from The Telegraph, U.K.)

…

The Agender project features unisex clothing from

over 40 labels to including among others

Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garcons,

Meadham Kirchhoff and Gareth Pugh.

…

The pop-up shop is staffed by knowledgeable individuals

who expertly field customer queries on the fashion and retail philosophy

which informs the Agender scheme.

agender staff member, paolo casseb

Paolo Casseb

staff member at the Agender Project

…

The Agender campaign is recognition that gender definition is changing.

It is not simply a biological determinant, but one of mindset.

Gender neutral shopping may today be a temporary pop-up experience,

but seems set to be the future of fashion retail.

…

For additional details on the Agender campaign visit:

http://www.selfridges.com/content/article/coming-soon-agender

The Agender campaign at Selfridges & Co

until end April, 2015

…

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Jenna Lyons (the creative head) and J Crew (the label): (the best) of fashion unions

19 Thursday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, denim, design philosophy, fabrication, fashion and business, fashion fun, knitwear, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway presentation, separates, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear, womenswear

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In past, I have regarded J Crew garments

as reliable, affordable, Ivy League type campus wear-

nostalgic of my collegiate years-

no longer is this the case!

 

…

In recent years, the clothing label has made a meteoric ascent

into the stratosphere of fashion worthy inspired dress.

This is due, in no small measure,

to the on-course style direction of creative head-   Jenna Lyons.

 

…

(image from vogue.co.uk):

jenna lyons, portrait, j crew creative head

Jenna Lyons

Creative Head,  J  Crew

…

Ms. Lyons assumed leadership of the label in 2008.

As a woman with her own strong dress aesthetics:

quirky, androgynous and a love obsession with sequins-

she promptly proceeded to transform the label into in her own image

and with tremendous success!

 

…

As with the label she now heads, Ms. Lyons herself is a story of transformation.

Born with incontinentia pigmenti, a genetic skin disorder

which presents with uneven pigment, teeth and hair lost-

Ms. Lyons, teased unmercifully as a child

never felt herself to be beautiful.

She found beauty in the things around her

and the art and fashion design she created:

“I searched for ways to make things more beautiful and surrounded myself with beautiful things because I didn’t feel that in myself … I felt a huge drive to make clothes that everybody could have because I felt ostracized by that world of beauty and fashion.”  (quote from fast.company.com)

 

Today, standing  at a model-esque height with body and style verve to match-

Ms. Lyons embodies the new J Crew woman.

She is what she purports:

intelligent, savvy, witty, confident, distinctive

and looking fabulous in the process.

 

 

 

…

J Crew

New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w  2015

 

 

 

(images from style.com):

Nyfw, a15, j-crew-, denim, fluff,print, tassel shoes 021-1366

The ensemble- layer by layer:

baby blue board room collared shirt (unbuttoned low)

denim jacket, black / white stole scarf, graphic print skirt

and the shoes! – pointed, bronzed stiletto heels with tassel adornments

Winner!

…

j crew, parka and gold

Jumper:  oversized, pouch pocket, grey turtle neck with drawstring to waist

Skirt:  pink / grey patterned,  knit, mini

…

NYFW, a15, j-crew, pink, oversized, drawstring hooded top, flirty skirt -005-1366

Top:  sporty, drawstring hood, oversized, dusty pink

Skirt:  multi-coloured, flirty, twirly

…

NYFW, a 15, j-crew, white jumpsuit is a suit!-006-1366

White jumpsuit is a suit – in – one

Silhouette, perfect!

…

nyfw, a15, j-crew-, lemon yellow skirt, textural overcoat 001-1366

Stand out yellow

Browns, patterns, animal prints, textural

…

NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim, layered look with masculine vibe 028-1366

Denim, layered, masculine vibe

…

NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim shirt,  jewelled maxi skirt -027-1366

nyfw, a15, j-crew-, sequin shift dress, layering 030-1366

Sequins, yes please.

According to Ms. Lyons (a bit tongue in cheek, but not really)-

“Sequins are the new black!”

(quote from guardian.com)

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  NYFW, a15, grey matters,j-crew jacket with wool sleeves, wide trousers-016-1366 NYFW, a15, fb, grey matter, j-crew-014-1366

Groutfit

(t) jacket with knitted sleeves;  extreme – wide leg, patterned trousers

(b) roll-neck jumper;  solid grey, extreme-wide leg trousers with front pleating

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, fringe leather skirt, jumper-012-1366

Peach-hue, leather skirt with a kick

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 NYFW, j-crew, night and day mix, gold outfit, anorak coat -013-1366

Dress high / low combo

High (night life inspired):  flash of gold outfit

Low (nod to day wear):  khaki green, fur trimmed hooded parka

…

 

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Mark your diary ! : For a retrospective exhibition on French couturière, Jeanne-Marie Lanvin

18 Thursday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in couture design, design inspiration, fashion and business, fashion exhibitions, fashion news, look book-back, mark your diary, retro-spection, womenswear

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The Palais Galliera:  Musèe de la Mode, De La Ville de Paris

is a museum devoted to the exhibition and study of

French fashion and costume-  dating from the

eighteenth century to contemporary design.

 

…

(image from victorhugohotel.com):

Palais Galliera, Paris- museum of fashion/fashion history

The Palais Galliera

Paris, France

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Located in the fashionable 16th arrondissement of Paris, France

the Palais Galliera only presents temporary exhibitions.

It is closed to the public during the interim period between exhibition dates.

These closures are due to conservation concerns

over the delicate garments on display.

 

…

 

 

The Palais Galliera is set to re-open in March, 2015

with a much anticipated retrospective show

on the work of couturière Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (1867 – 1946).

Mme. Lanvin started her fashion house in 1890,

which in 2015 will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

…

Jeanne Lanvin, portrait

Mme. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin

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Mme. Lanvin started her career in 1889 as a milliner.

A year later, she established The House of Lanvin

and oversaw its operation for over fifty years.

House of Lanvin holds the distinction as the oldest fashion house in the world.

 

…

(image from hprints):

jeanne lanvin hat, 1933

Smart-causal

(r) a Jeanne Lanvin  hat creation (1933)

…

(image from shrimptoncouture.com)

photo of Mme. Lanvin and her daugher Marguerite, image inspired company logo

(l) photo of Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, Marguerite

(r) House of Lanvin logo, which was inspired

by the photo of the designer and her daughter.

~

Marguerite would later take over the helm of the House of Lanvin.

…

Mme. Lanvin was a creative force and an astute business woman.

Her incredible drive speaks to the successful longevity of her career

and the permanence of the fashion empire she built.

Starting with women’s fashion, she quickly expanded into

design of clothing for men and children.

She also extended a creative hand into furniture design .

….

(image from hprints):

jeanne lanvin, girl's dress, 1917

Young lady’s day dress (1917)

…

jeanne lanvin, evening gown, 1928

Rose petal

ladies’ evening dress (1928)

…

Mme. Lanvin is recognised as one of the first designers

to show every season, presenting more than 200 looks

for each.  The extent of her prolificacy is astounding.

…

Mme. Lanvin drew inspiration from aspects of art

and elements of other cultures-

creating pieces with the precision of perfection expected of a master couturière.

 

…

Sketchbook images

by Jeanne Lanvin

(images from harpersbazaar, luxurydaily, national post):

jeanne lavin, sketch, black dress, large front bow

.jeanne Lanvin, luxurydaily.com sketch-125-Pinterest-Bluejeanne lanvin, nationalpost.com, sketch -sketch

…

Dress to Impress

House of Lanvin

(image from vam.ac.uk):

jeanne lanvin, 1936, silk, chiffon, leather evening gown

Regal

silk chiffon, kid leather, gilded,

cream coloured evening dress (1936)

…

jeanne lanvin, evening dress, silk, velvet, chiffon,purple, 1935

Purple passion

silk chiffon long sleeve evening dress

 wide collared velvet jacket (1935)

…

 

(image from imamuseum.org):

jeanne lanvin, Winter 22/23, sil, silver lame, purple, colour block full length dress

Colour block

 silver lamè, full-length purple dress (Winter, 1922/23)

…

(image from metmuseum.org):

jeanne lanvin, black, silk taffeta with metal plaques, bolero, kimono interpretive , 1934

Global perspective

 silk taffeta black dress 

bolero with red lining and metal applique

in a kimono inspired silhouette

…

jeanne lanvin, black, fox trim genghis khan element 1936

Warrior princess

black silk, full length skirt

gold lamè, fur trimmed ‘Genghis Khan’ jacket (1936)

…

jeanne lanvin, steel grey silk taffeta, embroidered with metallic, sequins, pink beads, Cyclone dress

The Cyclone Dress

two-tiered taffeta dress in steel grey

gold halter/bodice top

…

In celebration of her daughter’s Marguerite’s thirtieth birthday (1927),

Mme. Lanvin introduced her fragrance Arpège.

By diversifying her business/creative endeavors:

clothing/furniture design, perfumery-

Mme. Lanvin was certainly ahead of her time.

She was a woman of many talents.

…

(image from vogue.it):

jeanne lanvin, perfume bottle 1925

An original Arpegè perfume bottle

with the Lanvin mother/daughter logo

…

Until the 1990s, House of Lanvin was under family control.

Today, designer Alber Elbaz serves as creative director;

a position he has held for the past thirteen years.

…

(image from tatler.com):

alber elbaz, portrait, creative director, lanvin

M. Alber Elbaz

Creative Director,  Lanvin

…

M. Elbaz closely collaborated on the exhibition with Olivier Saillard,

who is Curator of the Lanvin retrospective and Director of the Palais Galliera.

The show will feature over one hundred pieces from the Lanvin archives.

…

For future details on this upcoming exhibition, visit:

http://www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en

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Tech -fashion: the dress – design, dress – wear of things to come

21 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design experimentation, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, design work, fashion and business, fashion and technology, fashion innovation

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Amy Winters, fashion and technology, Fashionology - tech wear, futuristic, futuristic clothing, futuristic jewellery, Fyodor Golan, Pauline van Dongen, Rainbow Winters, Rebecca Minkoff, tech-fashion, Wearable Solar, wearable technology, Will.i.am, Ying Gao, Zaha Hadid

Fashion design is about being inventive:

constant contemplation of the next ‘what if’

to take an idea and translate it into a beautiful reality.

…

Technology has penetrated every aspect of existence.

Now fashion innovators have started to channel

technology into dress creations of style and function.

Clothing is set to be elevated to more than just body covering,

but means to communicate, respond to

various stimuli and react to certain environmental factors.

…

Chinese-born, Montreal-based designer Ying Gao is at the forefront of

fashion / technology- wear.

She has designed dresses which respond to the steady gaze of an on-looker.

If stared at for a length of time, tiny motors are activated and parts of the

garment begin to move, the ultimate in ‘eye-catching’ apparel.

Manufactured with photo-luminescent thread, the dresses also

glow in dimmed lighting.

…

(image from cnbc.com):

wearable technology, dress by Ying Gao

by designer Ying Gao

moveable parts and glow in the dark patterns

…

Wearable Solar, the brain-child company of Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen,

specialises in tech – fashion.

Her concept is the design of garments, which are able to harness solar power

and utilise this natural energy source to power smart devices.

The clothing is lightweight and can charge a smartphone to

50 per cent capability if worn in the sun for over 60 minutes.

…

(image from paulinevandongen.nl):

wearabable solar dress by pauline van dongen

The future is solar-powered bright!

Wearable solar dress

by designer Pauline van Dongen

…

During New York Fashion Week (NYFW)-  s/s 2015,

designer of luxury apparel and accessories Rebecca Minkoff,

introduced a jewelery line, which featured a gold chain – link bracelet

that alerts the wearer to texts and mobile calls.

The bracelet makes use of Bluetooth wireless technology.

The collection also boasts a leather bracelet,

which serves as a USB cable for charging mobile phones.

These jewellery pieces will be ready for this year’s holiday gift -giving season.

…
(images from fastcodesign.com):

wearable technology, rebecca minkoff, from fastcodesign.com leather bracelet3035049-inline-i-1-rebecca-minkoff-to-debut-fashion-tech-jewelry

Leather bracelet/ USB cable

by designer Rebeca Minkoff
 

…

wearable technology by rebeca minkoff

Incoming:  texts/phone alerts

Gold chain – link bracelet by Rebecca Minkoff

…

Key to tech-fashion is this interest in clothing that ‘do something’:

interacts, reacts, moves-  of its own accord.

Central Saint Martin’s graduate, designer Amy Winters

creates garments that do just that: respond to environmental stimuli of

sound, sunlight, water.

Her design company Rainbow Winters develops inter-active clothing .

…

(image from ecouterre.com):

wearable technology, rainforest dress, rainbow winters

Rainforest dress by designer Amy Winters

changes colours in reaction to sunlight and water

…

(images from rainbowwinters.com):

wearable technoloyg, rainbow winters, tulip dress, respond to light_water from rainbowwintersws3

Rainforest dress in full colour bloom

…

wearable technology, thunderstorm dress, rainbow winters

Thunderstorm: a sound reactive, 

holographic leather dress

which illuminates as volume increases

…

Design duo Fyodor Podgorny and Golan Frydman (Fyodor Golan)

have taken fashion-tech to the next level by creating a tiered skirt

made of mobile phones which shows static as well as live-feed images.

The images continually change.

For added impact, the skirt is equipped with a special app

which generates colour variations as the wearer moves.

…

(image from wired.co.uk):

wearable technology, mobile phone skirt by fyodor golan

‘Stay tuned-in’

fashion-tech skirt by Fyodor Golan

…

Yet, although these fashion-tech garments are well ‘tricked out’,

the challenge remains one of  aesthetics:

how to manufacture techno clothing and accessories with beauty appeal.

Karinna Nobbs, senior lecturer of Fashion Brand Strategy

at London College of Fashion, succinctly sums up this fashion/tech dilemma:

“In order for wearable tech to become accepted by the mass market, the design has to fit, but the tech also has to add value to the product and not be a gimmick, which many of the offers to date have been.” (quote from forbes.com)
…

Entertainer/entrepreneur Will.i.am is set to partner with

celebrated British architect Zaha Hadid to create a line of

fashion-tech wear called Fashionology.

…

Zaha-and-William-wired-Michael-Newington-Gray

 Will.i.am (l) and architect/designer Zaha Hadid (r)

(quote/image from wired.co.uk)

…

He has a clear vision of how to address the problem of fashion and tech aesthetics:

“Let’s not think what a technological company would do, let’s bake technology in, but come from the perspective of a fashion house. What would Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent do? What would Chanel do? What type of product would they put technology in to?”

In other words, the fashion should always be first considered

and the technology second in the creative/design process.

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Although it seems as if there is still a bit left to be desired,

there is ever-increasing consumer interest in wearable technology.

A recent Washington Post article reports

“… 19.2 million wearable devices will be shipped worldwide in 2014, and the number is expected to climb to nearly 112 million by 2018.”

As modern life continues with rapid transitions, incorporating technology into

everyday, practical, useful and beautiful fashion is an inevitability.

Fashion and technology may once have been considered strange bedfellows

but are now readily united.

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Fashion forward clothing has a new added dimension:  technology.

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Window dressing: mannequins on display

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design work, fashion and business, in-store display, mannequin display, mannequin make-overs, window display

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in-store displays, mannequin as art form, mannequin display, shopper/shopping psychology, window display

High street shops have visual merchandising teams whose

function is to create eye-catching, arresting

window and in-store displays, which tantalize and mesmerize.

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The brief:  the window display-  to lure potential shoppers to stroll into store;

the in-store display-  to captivate their attention … literally.

The goal is to keep shoppers as ‘captive audience’ and

encourage a mind set of buy, buy and buy some more.

The result:  It works! Sometimes, it works very well indeed

especially if other elements such as excellent service, products, policies

contribute to a good customer experience.

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As the holiday season approaches, the universal display theme

will be fixed firmly on images of the festive season:

Santa and snowmen; bows and baubles.

Before the onslaught of this singular focus,

take a brief visual walk-about of a few mannequin on show.

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(photos by meappropriatestyle):

Window shop stroll

 mannequin, H & M, yarn heads and hands

mannequin display, H & M, yarn heads and handsIn stitches:  knit heads and hands

In-store display:  H & M

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mannequin display, COS, translucnet forms

 

Translucent bodies

In-store display:  COS

 

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mannequin, Miss Sixty, headless, photo of woman wearing display dress

 

Don’t lose your head over it!

with large scale photo in view for clarification

Window display:  Miss Sixty

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mannequin, abstract, elongated neck, turban

An elegant, elongated neck

 

 …

mannequin, wire forms, monki

 

Scaffolded head set

In-store display:  Monki

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mannequin, window display, hanger/hook, scotch and soda

Held in place and Hooked on end

Window display:  Scotch and Soda

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mannequin, monseuir london accessories, wood/ from the chest up

From the waist up

Window display:  Monsieur London

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mannequin, bolangaro trevor, marionette figures

 

Marionette arms and hands

Window display:  Bolongaro Trevor

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mannequin, hawkes and curtis, headless, from chest up, with props - bike

 

In suspension

Window display:  Hawes and Curtis

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mannequin, red woman form, undressed, posed, kurt geigermannequin, red female form, side view posed, basket of apples, seduction/sinful, kurt gieger

Red is seduction

Lady in red?  No, the lady is red.

Display:  Kurt Geiger

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