Monday, 23 April 2012

true meaning of fashion

It's all about the the creation of a new trendy bottle of perfume: 

" The final achievement is nevertheless a true fashion symbol"
FASHION

  An old adage goes “Beauty covers what lies within” gauges a message that has been distributed in time. We tend to live with the thought that we would neither live pretty outside to cover our pains and struggles inside. It covers our real world. Experts often exemplify and continues to dig up and nurture a world where we can see on outer self.


We behave in accordance with how other people react in our outlooks. We make it sure that we are fashionable enough to go with the trend....Oh so well..what can fashion do to us? In the world of fashion, a mean and an escape to our anxieties, a door to happiness and a key to inner peace? How can a man be fashionable?
There are, but a few questions fashion has something to do about. Fashion ultimately describe why people, office workers, students and even performing artists keep and do daily care regimen, share pieces of information and techniques so as to look sophisticated, well-groomed and appeal corporate image that a person tend to look up to.
Magazines, brochures, and other informative details were distributed and aired on radios and TV’s to continually share and acquaint everyone to be able to answer queries and tips to be applied about. And we can even browse on different websites to gather the said information. Fashions also reveals a productive venture for business-minded person for it already shows the real world bringing people the art which experts have researched and studied on time that is applicable to daily undertakings.
Fashion is not merely wearing make-ups, sporty get-ups, new gadgets and new mood of styles. It also draws a person’s attitude, seems so broad right? Well, attitude signifies the total personality of a person, on how he put out over simple things, practicing etiquette on public putting emphasis in every behavioral practices.
The industry of fashion nowadays portrays how talented people are, how magnificient their simple act making it too stunning. A lot of opportunities awaits to those who draw himself and get into fashion.
A total appealing person not only describes that he is to wear expensive outfits, even facncy apparel will do. What’s important is how you certainly and uniquely carry yourself. We would dare say he is out of fashion for not wearing environment’s trends. He can be fashionable enough as ling as he behave in accordance with what is proper to be worn. He can be fashionable in any reason he can.  He’s of being unique is more importantly to consider and be adhere into.
The idea of being so fashionable is like drawing your own self, making a portray when you can see yourself so confident and beautiful not just over the touches of color you applied but the inner description you have and the combination of strokes on your canvass.
We should bear in our mind that being fashionable is revealing your real self equipped with principle and giving importance to everything he dealt with.              
TRUE FASHION BEGINS HERE…..
Established in 1978, Fashion was an English band that formed in the dying days of punk. This was also a period of music history when bands frequently changed names. 'Fashion' started out with the name Fashion Music, but dropped 'Music' a few years later. Just to keep to keep the French mistranslations rolling, they released an album in 1982 called Fabrique. Beautifully chosen, this French word doesn't mean fabric, but factory.

As a footnote: Fashion toured in 1980 with bands such as Duran Duran (who opened for them), The B52s, The Police and U2. However we can't find any evidence that they ever toured with Depeche Mode. If they had also joined up with the very short-lived band 'News', the headline could have been Fashion, News, Depeche Mode.
You are here: Depeche Mode - the real meaning of the name (it's not Fast Fashion) 
1.    Views of my friends n mine about the sameI
I recently had an epiphany a few weeks while chatting with one of my friends. The conversation somehow landed on the topic of grotesque runaway fashion shows. He made a comment about how the fashion designers design clothes and not something better. I asked him what he meant by "something better" to which he replied "looking good."
I thought that a rather strange response at the time, but later, thinking on what he had said it occurred to me what he had meant. Such fashion designers design clothes as "Art" meant to be controversial, or to simply be different, etc. But people originally invented the idea of fashion and style to make a person look good. I think that is an idea that has been quite lost in the anything goes world of today's fashion. People nowadays will essentially dress to wear clothes, rather than dressing to look good. here are some examples courtesy of balcktieguide.com
I'm not worried about the relative correctness of impropriety of either persons dress, but rather the aesthetic implications. The gentleman on the top simply looks better, and there are specific reasons that the mixture of colors work together to frame his face and flatter his body. As for the bottom picture, that young man only wears the clothes because they are clothes. If you could make a painting out of these two photographs, and blur the clothes, the person on top would still look better because he isn’t wearing a mixture of unharmonizing pieces.
I believe that clothing and fashion in today's world have lost their way a bit, and certainly what looks good is no longer on the minds of many clothing retailers and fashion designers. It would be interesting to see what creative minds like that could come up with if they stopped modifying already existing garments and started to work to create new things that would create new ways to flatter the body, or look good - form an aesthetic viewpoint, thinking in reference to colors, fit, the geometry of the pieces, etc.

If anyone has any thoughts to share on this issue, please do so, I am interested to hear what the people's opinions on this are.
I've found this to be an easy distinction, and one that friends in the fashion industry agree with.

Fashion is seasonal and ever-changing. What is fashionable today, this month, or this year, may not be fashionable tomorrow, next month, or next year. However, style is timeless. It may lead to comments about dressing like you're from another era when taken to a certain point (spectator shoes or a fedora for example), but the consensus will be that you are stylish, not necessarily fashionable. I'll take stylish any day.
What’s missing? That part of this box where I said I'm always looking for......and I've yet to get a single freaking' PM. So, let’s go with my email signature quote:

Drive thy business or it will drive thee

I agree with you TheGreatTwizz but my point was slightly more than fashion versus style - I believe that issue has been put to rest by many before us. My point was more in line with the idea that clothing should be made for an aesthetic purpose that blends the pieces together. Rather than just donning clothes to wear clothes, one should dress to enhance his natural physique. If someone looked at a man who was well-dressed from far away, and (for example) the person in the bottom picture above, He the man who was well-dressed would appear better looking by the color and cut of his clothes, while the other would simply appear as a splotch of unrelated colors.
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Agreed. This is a point I've made a number of times in the past. The "designer" clothing industry is fundamentally flawed, because it is mostly geared towards self-gratification of the "artiste" designer and his/her incestuous circle of like-minded friends; it has little to no regard for flattering or improving the appearance of the average person. Of course, it would be difficult to do anything so wildly new as to satisfy an "artiste" if flattering a wearer were the objective, since men's clothing got fairly optimal in that regard about 80 years ago. The only way to "innovate" and "create" is to either tinker at the edges, execute with better craftsmanship, or move downward from that optimal point.
Thus the reasons that fashion houses come and go but Sayville Row tailoring firms rumble along for centuries. Some designers never outgrow the 'Look at Meeeeee . . ." stage of adolescence, whether their first customers do or not. Antony Price is a prime example of this. I rather suspect that a fair percentage of his earliest clients no longer patronize him because they have outgrown Fashion and now prefer Style.
Half fashion plate, half slob.

"You have to care.
Only in that way
can you look as if
You do not."--Flanderian
Style is a bedrock concept that changes rarely (though how it's applied can be less durable). It's based on more firm concepts like masculinity, femininity, sociology, psychology, geometry/biological architecture, etc.

Fashion is the temporary applications, evolutions, and engineering of these things for the purposes of modernity, of-the-mementoes, exploration, or change for change's sake. It's a way to adapt and toy with things in a temporary way.

Think of style like macro evolution, and fashion as micro evolution. Both are important in their context, but in the hierarchy style is the thing you want to be wisest about. It is the foundation.
"Take a simple idea and take it seriously." --Charlie Monger


Wednesday, 18 April 2012

spring-fashion




Spring / summer 2012 is upon us. With it we welcome new fashion, say good bye to old, and indulge in new statement pieces and fashion trends. And, as we do each season, Fashionising.com is here to take you through all of it.
Read on for all our coverage of spring 2012 fashion.
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Women’s spring 2012 fashion trends

As the seasons turn, we look not just to new trends but to new ways to interpret the pieces already in our wardrobes. And this year the options are many. So what to keep from fall? Here are 5 key pieces from last season that will continue to serve you well into spring / summer 2012.

Yes there’s the 1970s revival, but there’s also a revival for the decade the 70s replaced. The swinging 60s are back as a spring / summer 2012 fashion trend.
While it’s a revival that was born with the first season of Mad Men, for spring 2012 the trend has lost its pure-American tones to become thoroughly British. Follow the link to our 1960s fashion guide see what’s on trend.

There was a hint of it as the early ’60s inspirations blurred through; now, for spring 2012, the decade of the 1950s gets a thorough reworking. Some interpretations are rebelliously rockabilly, some decidedly sweet; but the most popular way to wear the trend this year is with a sultry mix of both.
Follow the link to our 1950s fashion guide for more details of how to wear it.


Another era is making a return, and its influences are here to stay for spring 2012. Born of a perfect storm of cultural references – the likes of TV show Boardwalk Empire and upcoming Great Gatsby film – the new take on flapper fashion is roaring twenties with a modern twist. Elements of the Deco 30s will also creep their way in.
Keep an eye on our 1920s fashion guide for more.

The design movement that brought us geometric shapes, symmetry and modernism is another aspect of the ’20s and ’30s being revived in 2012. Whether given a glamorous edge or a minimalistic one, Art Deco design is inspiring a subplot for the spring 2012 season that looks to art and architecture as its guides.
Keep an eye on our Art Deco guide for more.



It’s evolved over the past few years, and now the trends of tribal and ethnic fashion have been reborn with a new focus on prints and texture. Less fierce and more organic, it’s a spring 2012 trend that makes it easy to stand out in a crowd.
Follow the link to our Tribal / ethnic fashion guide for more.

Another evolving trend, sportswear in spring 2012 goes minimalist and sleek. Less about channeling a particular sports uniform and more about turning something beautiful into something functional, sportswear has a newfound luxuriousness for both boys and girls.
Follow the link to our sporty fashion guide for more details of how to wear it.

Plucked from the story books and pinned to mood boards everywhere, this mythical creature is a style icon of the season. Forget the sweeping fishtail gowns, though; for spring 2012 she’s all about the burnished gold sequins, the metallic leathers, and the underwater-inspired accessories.
Follow the link to read more about the mermaid as fashion inspiration.

Who said layering is only for the colder months? Layering is also a key way to keep your spring outfits interesting, fresh, and – conversely as it may sound – sensual. This year it’s all about how you cover up and how you reveal.
Follow the link to our spring / summer layering guide for more detail and ideas on how to layer up this spring.

For spring, prints make the move from being patterns to being abstract splashes of art. Whether it’s a kaleidoscope of fragmented colour or mix of geometric shapes, going multi-tone means opportunity for quirky and unique looks that make clothing a canvas.
Follow the link to our multi-tone prints guide for more.

No longer the realm of just suiting, 2012 puts tailored shorts on the fashion map in bold new ways. They may be high-waisted and feminine or taking shape in directional fabrics like leather or lace; the key is to keep it fresh, sharp, and luxurious.
Follow the link to our tailored shorts guide for more detail.

It’s the pinnacle of optimism, reminiscent of sunshine and citrus summer fruits. This year yellow gets its own dedicated guide, being one of the year’s strong colour trends. We look at which hues are big and how you can inject them into your wardrobe. Read the full yellow trend guide for more.

While skirts are always a woman’s fashion staple, it’s the silhouette and the shape that changes. For spring 2012 there’s a key requirement to an on-trend skirt: a high waist. Whether it’s pencil cut, flowing or full, a high waist flatters as well as complimenting many of the season’s other trends. The crop top and high waisted skirt are particularly a power combination of the year. Read more about high waisted skirts.

Hand-in-hand with the sports fashion of the season, fabrics get a breathable makeover with meshing and perforation. But mesh doesn’t have to stay in the realm of the sporty: it’s also given many a feminine application in 2012.
Follow the link to our mesh guide to find out how to wear it come spring.

The humble shirt gets a bold reworking in 2012 with collars that are embellished, contrasting, removable or otherwise intricately detailed. The rest can stay as is, but the collar gets the spotlight directed on it this year.
Follow the link to our statement collars guide for more.

Aprons, those little pieces of fabric that have such connotations of wholesome vintage housewifery through to kitchen complexity, are quietly cooking up a storm in spring / summer 2012. But don’t think of this as a literal example of the apron worn fashionably – anything but. Instead an apron motif features as one of the embellishments of spring 2012s dresses. Read our full guide to theapron dress and skirt to find out all about this fashion trend and how to wear it.

While it’s unlikely that you’ll wear one in winter, with the ease of which we can travel to sunny destinations it seems that there’s always the need to have statement swimwear on-hand. And for that reason the in-fashion styles evolve slowly. Read our guide on fashionable swimsuits and bikinis to find out the styles and elements that will be in fashion in 2012.
Spring 2012 hair trends

Before you’ve even decided what you’re going to wear for the day your hair cut will go a long way to defining your look. But it’s the way that you style your hair that will really set you apart. Read Fashionising.com’s guide to 2012 hairstylesfor a full run down and lots of tutorials of all the on trend cuts, colours and styles for spring / summer 2012.

What’s on trend in the men’s hair department for spring / summer 2012 as well as the whole year? This season Fashionising.com takes you through the full spectrum of men’s hairstyles and haircuts, giving you all the information you need from what to ask your hairdresser for, through to how to style it.
Spring 2012 beauty trends


Fashionising.com’s guide to 2012 beauty trends looks not just at which colours, styles, and products to work into your spring makeup repertoire, but at how to recreate the best of the runway looks for yourself. With tutorials and step-by-step beauty guides, follow the link to find out which beauty and makeup looks you should make your own in 2012.

Whether it’s currently spring / summer or autumn / winter where you live, you don’t have to wait for spring / summer 2012 to roll around to get in on the action. Fashionising.com’s guide to some of the key spring 2012 beauty looks will take you through 6 upcoming makeup trends you can wear right now. Follow the link for pictures and how-to tips.
Spring 2012 accessory trends
If it’s clothes that make the man, then it’s the accessories that set an outfit apart. Below you’ll find a list of the spring 2012 accessory trends that are influencing spring 2012 fashion.

Generally each year has an it bag, the handbag so chic and on-trend that it becomes a must have. The it bag for 2012, however, is nowhere to be found. There’s a lot of reasons for that, but consider yourself lucky: it means you’re far less likely to turn up an event with exactly the same handbag on your arm as someone else. Instead, for spring 2012 handbag and accessory trends turn to key themes, such as the doctor’s bag. Follow the link to find out who has designed it, and which on-trend variations of the handbag have been made.

When the best philosophy is actually a smaller (more curated) wardrobe, accessories find themselves with a more defining role. This is one of them: the detachable collar that can be worn stand alone, over, under, on top of or inside. Versatile and flexible, it’s an accessory for 2012 that works in so many ways. Read more about the removable collar for 2012.

Once the realm of your grandmother’s jewellery box, the cameo gets a whimsical makeover in 2012. From oversized, colourful pendants, to more faithful brooch interpretations, it’s a little piece of vintage goodness that’ll add something to an outfit.
Follow the link to our cameo accessories guide for more details of how to wear it.
Men’s spring 2012 fashion trends

For so long it’s been all about slim and skinny cuts for men. Emerging from 2011 and continuing into spring 2011, that won’t be the case. Skinny won’t be out, but something else is certainly in. Read our guide to the men’s relaxed tailoring style to find out about the in-fashion cuts of outerwear, jackets and trousers, including inspiration on how to wear the look.
Other spring 2012 fashion trends

Looking at not just the styles of denim jeans but also the business side of things, this guide takes you through the future of denim giving you an indication of where styles will evolve and which denim labels will dominate the future. Read about the future of denim to get an insight into jeans in spring 2012 and beyond.
spring 2012 colors

Everyone approaches color differently. While our wardrobes are usually dominated by one or two of them, often when we shop we’re partial to investing in some seasonal colors. Read our spring 2012 colors guide to find out which colors are dominating the minds of designers when they set about creating 2012s fashions.