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All hail, it’s “raining men”: the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is venue for ‘Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015’- an exhibition chronicling 300 years of men’s fashion!

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

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Throughout history, men’s fashion has been

a compass of direction for style trend setting.

From ancient to contemporary times,

there has been distinct periods during which

menswear has gloried in “peacock” display.

 

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Celebrating menswear design of the

flamboyant, avant-garde, revolutionary and style-making

the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

hosts a new show entitled:

Reigning Men:  Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015

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Menswear

from then, to now

lacma, reigning men, latfusa.com

(image from latfusa.com)

 

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This exhibition traces the development of singular elements of men’s fashion.

It is an intricate examination of menswear

beginning with the opulence of 18th century dress:

jacket, long waistcoat, knee breeches;

and culminating with study of the innovative genius

of leading contemporary menswear designers:

Yohji Yamamoto, Hedi Slimane,

Thom Browne, Walter Van Beirendonck and more.

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“Milord”

18th century men’s dress

shirt with ruffled collar/sleeves

to the knee brocade jacket

matching long-length waistcoat and breeches

mens fashion, 18th century, vam.ac.uk

(image from vam.ac.uk)

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It’s a groovy kind of thing!

outfit by

by Belgian designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

for a/w  2001

lacma, reigning men Walter Van Beirendonck outfit, a_w 2001

(image from lacma.org)

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Showcased are 200 looks which serve to highlight

the five specific subject areas which serve as foci of the exhibition:

Revolution and Evolution

East and West

Uniformity

Body Consciousness

The Splendid Man

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Given, that in current fashion vernacular

menswear is translated into a dress directive adopted by all

this exhibition is of much import and relevance:

a definite must-see.

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lacma, reigning men, daily trojancom

(image from dailytrojan.com)

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Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715-2015

10 April to 21 August 2016

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles, California

 

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For further details, visit

http://www.lacma.org/ReigningMen#landing

 

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Mark your diary ! the Victoria and Albert Museum – London hosts a new exhibition on the lure of underwear

22 Monday Feb 2016

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At dress between

by meappropriatestyle

 

Partially clothed, a state of ‘undress’

has is seductive qualities

not totally bare

yet almost there, a moment in time suspended.

Neither fully clothed,

nor totally bare

this is to be in ‘underwear’.

 

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Underwear has long been part of our dress habits.

The ancients wore a type of undergarment-

a loin cloth covering the genital area.

During Roman times both men and woman

donned some manner of under clothing-

a sort of pants for man and for women a band of cloth around the chest.

In the medieval era, even a type of “breast bag” was introduced-

a proto-type idea of the modern bra (1913).

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‘Breast bands’

A segement of a mosaic in the Villa Romana del Casale,

Piazza Armerina, Sicily, 2nd to 4th century

illustrates women wearing ‘breast bands’ while

participating in athletics

underwear, va, medieval breast bands, historymedren.about.com., mosaic of women athleteswomenathletes

(image from historymedren-about.com)

 

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More commonly, during the medieval period and later the Renaissance

most people wore only a chemise:

a simple linen shift shirt.

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White chemise exposed

in a painting by

Meister S. H. von Linz (circa 1490 / 1500)

 underwear, va, painting by meister s.h. von linz, chemise, pinterest.com

(image from pinterest)

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The wearing of undergarments, however

was not a universal practice or considered of particular necessity.

Rather it was more of limited luxury

and certainly only adopted by those of the wealthy classes.

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By the Renaissance,

underwear fashion had begun to define silhouette.

In the 16th century, European women

were subjecting themselves to wearing

constrictive under clothing (corsets)

in the pursuit of achieving figure altering forms.

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Towards the end of the 19th century

severe health issues from body deformative results

of tightly stayed corsets

were well documented features of women health concerns.

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‘Foot to back’

woman being tightly laced into her corset (19th C.)

underwear, va, Victorian woman being laced into coreset, ntlworld.com

(image from ntlworld.com)

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In the past, undergarments were worn more for practical purpose

as a protective layer, between body and outerwear-

one measure to limit the need for constant washing of outer garments;

and as another layer of warmth.

Today, underwear as practical fashion

and lingerie as fashion ‘for certain eyes only’

is no longer strictly so.

Their new status is of fun / flirty pieces on full display.

 

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Lingerie and underwear as outerwear

 s / s   2016

from Givenchy

underwear, va, lingere outerwear, givenchy s 16, vogue uk_

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from Saint Laurent

underwear, va, saint laurent s16, vogue uk

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from Dries Van Noten

underwear, va, dries van noten s 16, vogue uk

(images from vogue uk)

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As with all clothing / fashion trends

‘under-wearing’ practices has experienced many changes and intent.

The exhibition

Undressed:  A Brief History of Underwear

chronicles the style transitions and current trends

of under garments from past eras (mid 18th C.) to present time.

This illuminating exhibition is not to be missed

for it sheds further light on an important aspect of dress history.

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Undressed:  A Brief History of Underwear

at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

16 April 2016  to 17 March 2017

Visit http://www.vam.ac.uk for further details

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“Outta Sight!” : ’60s vogue for a / w 2015 by New Zealand designer, Karen Walker

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, androgynous dress, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion cultural reference, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, fashion inspiration, knitwear, leather wear, prints, ready to wear, style ideas?, trouser suit, womenswear, womenswear designers

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New Zealand based designer

Karen Walker

presents her collections on the runway of New York Fashion Week.

 

Hers is a design aesthetics which celebrates women with a nod

to historical perspective.

For a /w 2014, Ms. Walker drew inspiration from the suffragette movement–

in acknowledging her home country New Zealand, which in 1893

was the first Western nation to grant women voting rights.

 

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In the spirit of looking to the fashion past for present design direction-

her Fall 2015 collection paid homage to ’60s trends:

imaginative  prints

colour bursts

mini skirt hems

shift dresses

boxy jackets

denim dimension

A-line silhouette

boots boutique

trouser fashion

androgynous attitude

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“Outta Sight” baby!

from designer, Karen Walker  a / w  2015

 

Mod squad

karen, walker, fall 2015, mod squad

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Graphic magic

karen walker, fall 2015, print,

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Blue attitude

cobalt-blue leather coat with front zip detail and textural accent

karen walker, fall 2015, blue attitude

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Denim direction

denim shift dress

collared, three pocket detail, zip front

karen walker, fall 2015, denim dress as smock,

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denim skirt with mustard-yellow stitching and frayed hem

boxy, cropped jacket in mustard-yellow

karen walker, fall 2015, cropped jacket

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Mixed print

karen walker, fall 2015, mixed print

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Graphic intent

karen walker, fall 2015, graphic intent

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Accessory express

chunky scarf

black, zip top, hand held bag

  tread sole, caramel-brown ankle boot

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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Trouser suiting

karen walker, fall 2015, suiting

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“Sheer”  sensation

honey hue, long length leather gilet

shearling lining

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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The Ensemble

high waist, rolled hem jeans

denim blouse with ruffle detail

cropped jacket

karen walker, fall 2015, rolled hem

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Fabulous fabrication

textural, orange/brown colour coordination

karen walker, fall 2015, textural _

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(images from vogue.com)

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Mark your diary ! : Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents a new exhibition on the history of denim- ” Denim: Fashion Frontier”

12 Thursday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, exhibitions, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion exhibitions, fashion historic reference

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The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), NYC

is a state school of higher education.

Founded in 1944, it remains one of the premier centres for

study in fashion and design.

Renown alumni include, among others-

the designers Michael Kors, Francisco Costa, Nanette Lepore.

 

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The Museum at FIT is recognised for its informative and innovative exhibitions-

well worth a visit for all interested in fashion design-

highlighting historical perspectives and future vision.

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The upcoming show

Denim:  Fashion Frontier

(1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016)

will examine the import of denim wear

from its origins as labour apparel for its sturdy quality

to high-fashion attire and mainstay fabrication for its versatility.

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Denim as work-wear

American miners, 19th century

denim history, 1800 MINERS, urbanoutfitters, co.uk

(image from urbanoutfitters uk)

 

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Denim as fashion / style statement maker

denim on denim ensemble

jacket / wide leg trousers wtih fringe details

denim wear, fringe hem to jacket pocket and trouser hem, ladies, vogue uk

 

(image from vogue uk)

 

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Denim:  Fashion Frontier

Museum at the Fashion Institue of Technology (FIT) – NYC

1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016

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Mark your diary ! : The Imperial War Museum (London) presents ‘Fashion on the Ration – 1940s Street Style’, an exhibition on wartime clothing

01 Monday Jun 2015

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Wartime fashion

a term of seemingly oxymoronic attribute-

is anything but when used to describe 1940s British fashion.

Though the years of conflict (WWII, 1939 – 1940)

imposed tight restrictions on the availability of

various types of materials for clothing manufacturing-

resourcefulness, inventiveness and creativity

resulted in garments, which were practical yet chic.

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(image from rokit.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

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(image from mens fashion magazine):

fashion on ration, men

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As WWII progressed,  the British government imposed

rationing regulations on, among other things, clothing and footwear.

British citizens were encouraged to “make do and mend”.

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Recycling and upcycling of garments was encouraged and necessary.

At the time it was illegal and considered unpatriotic to embellish

garments with buttons, pockets, extra pleating or trimming.

Such adornments required extra material and haberdashery-

which were all in short supply.

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In 1942, the British government established

the Incorporated Society of Fashion Designers.

Given the austerity of the time,

this group of leading designers created over 30 new “utility” clothing pieces:

garments of simple design, yet well crafted and stylish.

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(image from marieclaire.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

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The Imperial War Museum, London

is presently hosting the exhibition

Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

which examines how fashion survived and further thrived

during the war years.

On display are wartime letters, photos, postcards,

paintings/drawings, notebooks

and of course samples of clothing (civilian and military) and accessories-

all collectively offers an image of life at the time.

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Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

Imperial War Museum, London

until 31 August 2015

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For further detail, visit

http://www.iwm.org.uk/

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Renaissance man, Matthäus Schwarz: the first fashion blogger

19 Thursday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion and history, fashion historic reference, history notes, hosiery, menswear, personal style, style = innovation

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Roughly chronicled on the historical timeline

as a period marked from the 14th to the 17th centuries,

the Renaissance amounted to a high point of European civilization.

Translated to mean  a “rebirth”,  it is considered a cultural movement

which commenced in Italy, eventually spread throughout Europe

and bridged the divide between the medieval period

and that of the early modern era.

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The Renaissance seemed a time of energised activity and new perspectives:

of intense study of the past and innovation for the future.

It was characterised by keen enthusiasm for

knowledge of classical history of the ancient world

exploration of the New World

urbanisation and the growth of cities

manufacturing and invention.

It was a time of the established great and grand

as well as the rise of the social climber.

It was a time of magnficientia .

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As commerce in cities steadily soared,

there were many opportunities for money-making ventures.

Prince, courtier, merchant- all had the means for displays of wealth

and went to some lengths to ensure that all knew.

Magnificentia was key to this Renaissance attitude-

that of conspicuous expenditure.

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Some financed the construction of public buildings.

Others bought works of art for private collection and

 there were those who spent their acquired wealth on looking fabulous.

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Matthäus Schwarz (1497 – 1574)

was a German accountant who worked for the Fugger family,

a prominent German mercantile and banking house.

From an early age Schwarz was captivated by fashion.

He spent most of his income on clothes

and on chronicling himself attired in his garments.

It would seem that Herr Schwarz was the first recorded “fashion blogger”–

an accountant by trade and a serious sartorial stylisto by vocation.

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matthaus schwarz, portrait, by hans maler

Matthäus Schwarz

by German portraitist,  Hans Maler

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For forty years, 1520 – 1560, he commissioned watercolour paintings

of himself in various fashionable outfits.

His first watercolour “fashion sitting” was at the age of 23.

Sumptuary laws,

(which dictated what a person could and could not wear

given their social rank)

put some restrictions on the range of Herr Schwarz’s ensembles.

Yet, he did manage to acquire an enviable wardrobe,

which reflected his sense of fashion innovation.

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(image from tumblr.com):

matthaus schwarz, 29 1/2 yrs old, tumblr.com

Matthäus Schwarz

At 29 1/2 years old

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Herr. Schwarz had his his forty years of  “selfie” watercoulour fashion images

bound into a book, titled Klaidungsbüchlein (Book of Clothes).

It is probably the first book on personal style and fashion-

of an evolution of self expression and identity through clothing worn.

The book is of interest to scholars as source material to

images of Renaissance dress.

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Matthäus Schwarz

An outfit for every occasion

(image from ttolk.ru):

matthaus, schwarz, in fur and red tights

From the back

wearing fur and red tights

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(image from medievalists.net):

matthaus schwarz, archer

As archer in a suit of yellow/grey ruffles

with colour alternating hosiery

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(image from bbc.co.uk):

matthaus schwarz, lute

With lute in an embroidered lilac tunic with gold details

cinched at waist with matching hose

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matthaus schwarz

In wide brimmed hat, embellished top, tiered breeches and solid tights

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matthaeus schwarz, nude, bbc,_68040084_newnude464

In the nude

back and full frontal

(Body appreciation without the trappings of clothing.)

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Matthaeus Schwarz
Red as go to colour statement

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(image from notevenpast.org):

matthaus schwarz

Black/white coulour story:  a young Schwarz with falcon (l)

Black ensemble with a peek of red:  an older Schwarz (r)

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(image from univ-paris1.fr):

matthaus schwarz on horseback

On horseback in an outfit of puff sleeves and full pleated skirt

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(images from bbc.co.uk):

mathhaus schwarz, with sword

With sword

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matthaus schwarz

At work and play

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Matthaus Schwarz

At the ready

in armor attire

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Only two books of Klaidungsbüchlein (Book of Clothes) were made-

the original and a copy.

The readership was limited to a select few of the author’s choosing.

Through the generations, the books had remained in the possession of

Herr. Schwarz’s descendants.

The original is now in the Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

in Braunschweig, Germany

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For further reading on Matthäus Schwarz and Renaissance dress, have a look at:

Dressing Up: Cultural identity in Renaissance Europe

by Professor Ulinka Rublack, Cambridge University

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Mark your diary! : The Victoria and Albert Museum- London will host exhibitions on ‘Pain / Pleasure’ and ‘Savage Beauty’

01 Sunday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, costume history, design inventive, exhibitions, fashion and history, fashion historic reference, history notes, iconic shoe, mark your diary

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The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

is venue to two of the spring/summer seasons’

most anticipated fashion exhibitions:

 

 

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Alexander McQueen:  Savage Beauty

14 March – 2 August 2015

First showcased at the Metropolitan Museum – NYC (Spring 2014),

this exhibition is a must see.

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The show charts the creations of celebrated fashion designer

Alexander McQueen

from his graduation collection show in 1992

(MA degree from Central Saint Martins – London)

to his unfinished collection,  a/w 2010.

Regarded by many as one of the most

inventive, provocative and original designers-

Mr. McQueen’s legacy to fashion is evidenced still,

years hence since his suicide in February 2010.

The show is the first retrospective on his amazing talent and oeuvre.

 

 

(image from meetville.com):quote, alexander mcqueen

 

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Items from the exhibition ‘Savage Beauty’ , displayed at

The Metropolitan Museum, spring 2014 

(images from blog.metmuseum.org):

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, images, met…

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, met, images

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(image from fashiontimes.com):

alexander mcqueen, savage beauty, met, images

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Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

13 June 2015 – 31 January 2016

 

If shoes are your ‘Achilles heel’ of fashion

from a perspective of historical study or fanciful shopping spree,

then this exhibition is sure to delight:

“(e)xamples from famous shoe wearers and collectors will be shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before.”

(quote from vam.ac.uk)

Two hundred pairs of shoes comprise the exhibition-

displaying footwear worn in ancient times to those of modern use.

 

 

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(images from vam.ac.uk):

 

 

The shoe:  chopines

V and A, shoes_ chopines, vam.ac.uk main_image

 

A platform shoe popular in Venice, Italy from 1400 – 1700

worn by ladies of the aristocracy and ladies of the night.

The original intent of the shoe height

was to keep skirt hems raised off dirty streets.

Later height served to indicate the level of the wearer’s societal status.

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 The shoe:  wedding toe knob pudaka

V and A, Wedding-paduka shoe, india, 1800 vam ac.uk

 

Silver, gold, wood

India, 1800s

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(image from independent.co.uk):

 

The shoe:   Armadillo

V and A, shoes-pleasure_pain, indpendent.co uk shoes by mcqueen-spring-2010

 

Alexander Mcqueen, Spring 2010

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At the Victoria and Albert Museum, London:

Alexander McQueen:  Savage Beauty

 

For further details and ticket information, visit:

 

http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/3373/alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty-4777/

 

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Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

 

For further details and ticket information, visit:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/shoes-pleasure-and-pain/about-the-exhibition/

 

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A melting pot stirred: Haitian-Italian designer, Stella Jean presents at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a ’15

28 Saturday Feb 2015

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Having offered yet another stellar collection at runway

for Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a/w  ’15 –

designer, Stella Jean

continues as a raising star in the fashion cosmos.

For the past few seasons, I anticipate her runway presentations

and once again it is worth the wait.

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(image from livemaster.ru):

stella jean portrait

designer, Stella Jean

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From her debut collection (September 2012 at Milan Fashion Week)

to the present-

her design aesthetics remains true to a loving embrace of

her Caribbean and European heritage.

Of Haitian (her mother) and Italian (her father) parentage,

Ms. Jean marries sartorial qualities from this varied familial exposure:

vibrant colours/prints with tailoring craftsmanship.

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Her talents were immediately noticed and championed by

legendary designer Giorgio Armani.

For Milan Fashion Week,  s/s  ’14

Mr. Armani honoured the new designer by selecting her

to present at Teatro Armani, his 550 seat show space.

This was certainly sign of high praise indeed.

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Ms. Jean’s creations are mirror to her own multi-cultural reflection.

Hers is a welcomed interpretation of fashion as global perspective:

“I want to communicate through clothes a concept of opposite worlds and traditions fusing together in a sophisticated way and standing side by side with equal importance, not covering the other up.”  (quote from vogue.co.uk)

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For her a/w ’15 collection

Ms. Jean adds hints of  Himalayan dress

into the cultural aesthetic mix with fabrication and tassel adornments.

Her design attitude is celebratory, joyous, vivid, uplifting.

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Melting pot of fashion, design ingredients

a melding of cultural dress references

a masculine / feminine mix of design attitude

a wink at various fashion eras:

’60s flower power vibe,  ’50s in full-swing ‘poodle skirt’, ‘

’90s grudge Seattle wear

an explosion of colour and mixed fabrication

an exciting collection with a definite wow factor

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Stella Jean

a/w 2015

The Collection

(images from style.com):

stella jean, a15, himalyas 60s vibestella jean, a15, himalayas, 60s vibe

From the Himalayas with a ’60s vibe

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

stella jean, 'a15, 50s full skirtstella jean, 50s full skirt

’50s full-swing ‘poodle skirt’ inspiration with wooly jumper

vibrant colours / patterns (signature Stella Jean!)

Cue the calf-high socks with peep toe heel shoes (t)

and with slip-on trainers (b)

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stella jean, a15, seattle grunge

stella jean, 15, grunge take

A take on plaid – Seattle grunge wear

accessorised with textile necklace (t)

double-breast orange wool coat with fur collar detail (b)

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stella jean, long length pencil skirt

Plaid it is

tailored, long length pencil with decorative detail at hem

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stella jean, print/pattern mix, skirt/top

Print/Pattern Mix (PPM)

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mfw, a15, oversized trousers,_A2X0005 stella jean, a15, plaid oversized trousers, skirt overlay, tassel

Trouser fashion:  oversizing

with gathered top waist and knitted tasseled skirt overlay (b)

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Fashion and Film: 1920s-inspired costumes from the 2014 film ‘Magic in the Moonlight’

26 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, cinema, colour, dress dimension, fashion = clothes, fashion and film, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, hats, inspiration, men's suiting, menswear, movie costume - fashion influence, retro-spection, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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The new Woody Allen romantic comedy

 

magic in the moonlight, film, poster

Magic in the Moonlight

starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone

probably will not receive an

Oscar nod for screenplay writing.

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Set during the 1920s in the beautiful

Côte d’Azur (the French Riviera),

it is the wonderful costumes worn,

which are of arresting interest.

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(image from ministryoffashion):

magic in the moonligt, women's, emma, ministryofffashion.co.uk Emma-Stone-Magic-in-the-Moonlight-Wardrobe4

drawings of day dresses worn by the actress

Emma Stone as ‘Sofie’

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Award – winning costume designer Sonia Grande

lent her talents to creating a wardrobe, which is true

to the period:  flamboyant, vibrant, joyful garments

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Women’s fashion of the ‘roaring ’20s’

had a vibrancy which exuded a sense of ‘joie de vivre’.

Dresses were of light fabrics:  colourful and textural.

Clothing draped loosely, without cling to body form.

It was a period of ‘fashion celebration and liberation’,

as women rid themselves of the restrictive corsets of the

previous fashion era.

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magice in the moonlight, women's, emma, sailor outfit Emma-Stone-Magic-in-the-Moonlight-Wardrobe

‘Sofie’ in a sailor top 

skirt at knee-length, flirty with side pockets

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Stockings and shoes were equally of fashion fun

in variety of colours and patterns, which coordinated

with the clothing creating a finished look.

Close fit hats, scarves and headbands were also worn

to complement an ensemble and add further style dimension.

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Magic-in-the-Moonlight costumes, women's, emma peach dress-Wardrobe2

peach drop-waist dress

floral embellished black cloche hat

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(image from pinterest):

MagicintheMoonlightPic#10

colourful, adorned hat

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Men’s wear was all about suiting, often with a waistcoat.

Suits were made from wool, of neutral colours and with pattern.

The cut was more form fit than of past, to create a slim silhouette.

Neck – wear was de rigueur but more of a casual ‘jazzy’ vibe:

ties (bow and long), scarves, ascots were all part of accessorising

the upbeat look of the time.

Hats, as were befitting the season, completed the overall look.

…

(image from nationalpost.com):

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drawings of three-piece suits

worn by the actor Colin Firth as ‘Stanley’

elegantly tailored for a proper fit

…

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creams and whites for day-wear

…

It was the Jazz Age.  The lively tempo of the music

 influenced the lively tempo of dress.

The Great War had ended.  There was a desired intent

to find joy, happiness in life; and the fashion spoke to

these wants and aspirations.

…

(image from mongrelmedia.com):

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gold beaded dress with delicate embroidery work

accessorised with gold headband worn by ‘Sofie;

black tuxedo worn by ‘Stanley’

…

In cinemas now:

‘Magic in the Moonlight’

starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone

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Mark your diary ! for an exhibition on powerful women and the power of fashion at the Design Museum, London

20 Saturday Sep 2014

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The Design Museum, London will present the exhibition

Women Fashion Power:  Not a Multiple Choice

which explores the premise of the visual impact of

clothing as a status determinant and authority enforcer.

The show examines how 25 prominent career women,

from a variety of professional backgrounds,

use fashion to assert ability, strength and accomplishment.

…

(image from tumblr):

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Clothing serves as a potent visual tool.  Without a word uttered or action taken

the attire worn is the ‘opening act’ which one presents.  Words later spoken

and action later initiated are in the scenes that follow.

 

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(image from keriblair):

 

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quote from the Nobel Prize winning author, Isaac Bashevis Singer

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Some of the women highlighted in the exhibition are

 

Joan Burstein, Founder of Browns

Dame Zaha Hadid, Founder and Director of Zaha Hadid Architects

Dame Zandra Rhodes,

Designer and Founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum

 

Naomi Campbell, Model

Wei Sun Christianson, Co-CEO Morgan Stanley, Asia Pacific

Skin,  Musician and Lead Vocalist of Skunk Anansie

Roksanda Ilincic, Designer

Natalie Massenet MBE, Founder / Executive Chair of NET-A-PORTER

and Chair of British Fashion Council

 

Dame Vivienne Westwood, Designer

and others.

…

On display will be outfits from the wardrobes of each woman.

The pieces are accompanied by photographs, films and interviews.

In addition, visitors can engage with a timeline which

chronicles the last 150 years of women’s fashion.

 

…

 

The exhibition is co-curated by fashion expert / commentator Colin McDowell

and Donna Loveday, Head of Curatorial at the Design Museum.

…

Women Fashion Power:  Not a Multiple Choice

The Design Museum, London

29 October 2014 – 26 April 2015

For further information on the exhibition and connected talks/seminars visit:
http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/future-exhibitions/women-fashion-power

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