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Video Of The Week (25 Jul to 31 Jul)

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A+ Show

Am 16 und 17 Juli fand die A + Show im Hamburg Museum statt. Die Show wurde von uns Modedesignstudenten der HAW organisiert und es wurden hauptsächlich die Bachelor und Diplomarbeiten gezeigt. Die Erstsemester waren mit je einem Outfit vertreten. Wie meines entstanden ist könnt ihr hier lesen.

Das ganze Wochenende war Mega spannend. Wir müssten bei Sachen wie beim Kartenverkauf, bei der Museumswache während der Shows und beim Aufbau helfen. Es war sehr spannendend hinter den Laufsteg schauen zu können, mit den älteren Studenten und den Models zu reden und ihnen beim anziehen behilflich zu sein.

Das hat echt alles wahnsinnig Spaß gemacht, auch wenn es zwei lange Tage waren. 
Ich habe ausserdem gelernt, dass es immer besser ist sein Model selbst einzukleiden. Denn nur der Designer selbst weiß wo was hingehört und wie es getragen werden soll.

Mein Outfit lief als viertes, aber leider war ein kleines Missverständnis zwischen mir und der Umziehhilfe meines Models aufgetreten und so lief mein Model nicht mit aufgesetzter Kapuze (was eigentlich den Reiz meines Kleides ausmacht). Trotzdem war die gesamte Show war einfach Wahnsinn! Ich war so glücklich mir die Probe am Freitag, die erste Show am Freitag um und die letzte am Samstag ansehen zu können. Ich habe natürlich auch fleißig Fotos gemacht. Ich habe hier die besten rausgesucht und den richtigen Projekten zugeordnet.

Hoffe euch gefallen die Fotos,

Eure zukünftige Fashion-Designerin ;)

ENG: On the 16th and 17th of July the A+ Show took place in the Hamburg museum. The show was organized by the HAW University students and the were mainly shown the works of the  bachelor and diploma students. The first years were allowed you present one outfit each. How mine came to existance you can read here.
The whole weekend was really exciting. We had to help selling tickets, be museum guards during the shows and help to set up all the benches and the catwalk. It was really nice the take a look backstage, talk to the older students and the models and help them to dress. It was such a fun, although it were two long days. Besides I learned that it is better to dress one's model itself, because the designer knows the best how and where to put the clothes on.


My outfit was shown as fourth, but unfortunately there was a missunderstanding between me and the model's dresser and so the model, who was wearing my dress didn't put on the hood (which is the main idea of the dress). But still the whole show was awesome! I was so lucky to see the rehearsal, the first show on firday and the last show on saturday. Logically I made a lot of photos. I picked out the best. Hope you like it,
your future fashion-designer ;)

 Der Hof des museums war eine super Kulisse, besonders die Shows am Abend kam besonders gut rüber./ The museum's yard was a great setting and came across really good.

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Meine Tunika habe ich  vor 2 Jahren selbst genäht und ich war Stolz dafür viel positives Feedback bekommen zu haben. /

I sew my tunic on my own 2 years ago and I was proud to get so much positive Feedback for it.

Ich habe mir die Eintrittbuttons von jeder Show (und den Mitarbeiterbutton) an den Kragen gepinnt. Die Idee kam gut an und wurde gleich von den anderen Designer kopiert./

I pinned all the entry badges (and the team badge) to my collar. This idea was well aproved and copied by the other designers.

Ich habe meine BF Lynn und noch eine Freundin kurzfristig über die Show informiert. Zuerst wollte ich niemandem bescheid geben, weil schließlich nur ein Kleid von mir gezeigt wurde, aber dann war ich froh, dass die beiden da waren. / I told my BF and another friend last-minute about the event. At first I don't wanted anybody to come, because it was just one dress from me that was shown, but in the end I was glad they came.

Ich auf dem Laufsteg nach der Show./ Me on the catwalk after the show.

 A + Show

 

Mein Kleid / My dress

Wie entsteht ein Kleid - Erstsemster/

How does a dress come into being - First years

Intermezzo/ Verschiedene Projekte - Hauptstudium/

Intermezzo/ Various projects - Main studies

Guckt euch mal den Rock oben rechts an! /

Take a closer look at the skirt on the top right!

 Zoo - Hauptstudium/

Zoo- Main studies

Ich finde das Kleid unten rechts einfach total süß./

I think the dress on the right bottom is so cute.

  Zoo - Hauptstudium/

Zoo- Main studies

Zoo - Hauptstudium/

Zoo- Main studies

 Intermezzo 2 / Verschiedene Projekte /

Intermezzo 2 /Various projects

 M.O.V.E. - Hauptstudium/

M.O.V.E. - Main studies

Das war ein Kooperationsprojekt mit Adidas./

This was an cooperationproject with Adidas

 M.O.V.E. - Hauptstudium & Intermezzo 3 - Freie Projekte/

M.O.V.E. - Main studies & Intermezzo 3 - Free projects

 Bachelor

1 Reihe: Team Heaven S.R.L.

2 Reihe: Schöner Schimmel

3 Reihe: La Obscura

4 Reihe: Metamorphose

5 Reihe: Vernarbt. Verheilt.

/Bachelor

 Diplome/

Diplomas

Looking for these Steps remixes

Dear Visitors, If anyone of you out there have the below mentioned remixes.... could you pls email them to me at djexmen@gmail.com Thanks so much!! Hugs Ex
Heatbeat (Simon Hill Remix)
One for the sorrow (Pimp Juice’s Summer Fung 12")
Say you'll be mine (W.I.P. Mix)
Stomp (John Palmer Club Mix)
When i said goodbye (Kiss Mix)

My first own design

Heute zeig ich was ich so unter anderem beim Studium gemacht habe. Für einen Modedesign-Workshop mussten wir ein Wochenende lang folgende Aufgabe machen: aus harten Karton an einer Büste ein halbes Pappkleid aus geometrischen Formen erstellen, dann die Schnittteile abzeichnen und daraus erst mal aus Nesselstoff ein (halbes) Kleid nähen, um zu sehen wie sich die geometrischen Formen beim weicheren Material verhalten. Danach hatten wir einige Wochen Zeit dieses Kleid als Ganzes zu nähen. Bedigungen dafür waren, dass wir mind. Drei unterschiedliche Farben und Stoffe verwenden und Teile ändern, ergänzen, weglassen, knoten, kürzen etc.

Ich habe diese Farben gewählt, weil ich kräftige und kontrastreiche wollte. Es war meine Absicht die geometrischen Formen durch weiche, fließende Stoffe verschwinden zu lassen.

Das besondere ist eigentlich, dass man die Kapuze auch als Kragen tragen kann und somit vier Tragemöglichkeiten entstehen.

Dann sollten wir das "Kleid" in Szene gesetzt fotografieren. Ich war dafür wieder bei den Dünen und finde das Kleid sieht dadurch aus wie eine Mischung aus Amidala aus Star Wars und dem Hochzeitskleid eines chinesischen Zirkusartisten.

Schreibt mir fleißig Kommentare. Bin gespannt was ihr dazu sagt.

Edit: Ich werde noch Fotos vom Enstehungsprozess (halbes Papp- und Nesselkleid) hinzufügen, wenn ich die Daten finde. Und beim nächsten Post gibt es Fotos von der Modenschau, bei der mein Kleid auch gezeigt wurde.

ENG: Today I show you what I've done during studies. We had a Fashiondesign Workshop, which took us a whole weekend. We had the following task: to form half a dress with geometrical shapes using cardboard paper, then copy the shapes to get paper pattern, copy the pattern onto nettle (untreated cotton) and sew half a dress, to see how the geometrical shapes behave with this material in contrast to the cardboard dress.

After that we had a couple of weeks time to sew a whole dress. The conditions were that we had to use at least three different colors and fabrics and that we change pieces of the dress by adding, excluding, knotting, trimming etc. I chose these colors because I wanted to have bright and contrasty ones. My intention was to let the geometrical shapes vanish using soft fabrics.

The special thing about the dress is that you can wear the hood also as a collar and so you have four possibilities to wear it.

Then we had to put the "dress" into a scene and take pictures. I made the photos on the dunes and I think the result looks like Amidala from Star Wars mixed up with the wedding dress of a Chinese circus artist.

Write comments, I'm excited to know what you've to say.

Edit: I'll show you the process (half cardboard paper and the nettle dress), when I manage to save the files. And in my next Post I'll show you pictures from the Fashionshow, where my dress was shown, too.

♥♥♥ LOVE MY OUTFIT? CLICK HERE !

photos: Lukas (via Pentax kx)

dress: my own design
 

Yawwwn...

Video Of The Week (18 Jul to 24 Jul)

Simply Awesome!!

MY TOP 3 RESORT COLLECTIONS 2010- Hurrah for clothes that normal people can wear!

I love designer's resort collections because you can actually wear them.
I know that fashion designers, journalists and magazines claim that the new designer "must haves" are "so wearable" all the time (usually when referring to something that my Dad would incessantly take the piss out of me wearing- always a bad sign with clothing) but the resort collections really are just that.

So I always eagerly await my Style.com resort fix to see the gorgeous clothes that mere mortals (aka not supermodels, socialites or any kind of supposed super human celebrity) can actually wear. Hurrah for clothes that normal people can wear down the high street and not the catwalk!


1. In at first place- Marc by Marc Jacobs. Inspired by dancers in rehearsals this collection was utter pared down perfection. If I had the money to buy the whole collection (or who am I kidding? Just one piece from the collection would make me so happy) I would. And I'd wear it non-stop all summer long. My favourite collection by miles.

2. Second place goes to YSL for the colours that just screamed "summer." I love the use of colour blocking for day and all black looks for night, all the while with high-waisted shorts to make the outfits even more chic and practical. One both for the tomboys and the girlie girls.

3. Last but not least- Erdem. You can always count on this label to deliver on the prints front and this collection was no exception. The cool digital prints infused with marine blues are gorgeous. And so wearable. Well, what did I tell you?

Beth Ruby xx

Fashion Hollywood Celebrity Beauty

Are Celebrities the New Fashion Designers?

The style of Americans is constantly transitioning. With new designers and upcoming labels being created everyday and multiplying due to more accessible outlets and technology, Americans, now more than ever, have access to multicultural styles from across the nation. Where New York was once thought as the fashion capital of the country, and perhaps even the world, Southern California is gaining more prominence due to Hollywood celebrity influence, completely changing the way Americans gain exposure to the newest trends and fashion.

This has even changed the way designers do business, where once, advertisements and commercials was the most significant way to showcase their threads, a paparazzi photo of Paris Hilton in a certain designer's clothes can make headlines in the tabloids, and accidentally promote the designer. It is not based so much on news print and media to display these clothes anymore, saving millions of dollars in advertisements, but it is the act of giving away free clothes to celebrities, in hopes that they will to wear their designs on a particular day that they get shot in a paparazzi photo. The whim of Hollywood celebrities now has precedence over choosing the trends of Americans across the nation.
Several Hollywood celebrities including Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and Gwyneth Paltrow have gone even a step further from showcasing other designer's lines, into actually starting their own lines. Seeing first handedly of the influence that they have over promoting other designers just by wearing their clothes, has enabled them to envision the great success they potentially could have by creating their own lines. Nicole Richie has already started her own jewelry line named House of Harlow, with aspirations of branching out to clothing, shoes and handbags. Currently, the price of this jewelry line ranges from around $55 to over $400 and is sold exclusively at Kitson, a popular boutique in LA known for its celebrity customers. It is astounding that such accessories made of metal and tin, probably imported from China or India, without any real precious stones or metal can be so pricey. (http://www.shopkitson.com/index.php?pageId=2&manufacturer_name=HOUSE+OF+HARLOW+1960&show=all).It is also common that many celebrities just lend their names to a brand in order to promote it. Where they may not have any actual say in the result of their products, if the label says Victoria Beckham on it, it will sell out. Take Paris Hilton's shoe and handbag line for instance. Paris Hilton claims to have no knowledge in designing and sketching. She obviously has no idea how to construct clothing herself, never the less create handbags or shoes, yet her line can be found in Macy's department stores nationwide. (http://www.theinsider.com/news/642268_Paris_Hilton_Launches_New_Footwear_Line_At_Macys)
Furthermore, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Gwyneth Paltrow, has decided to launch her own fashion line for next fall and winter. The line will be named ZOEtee's Loves Gwyneth and will be a capsule collection for ZOEtee's, a French fashion house. Paltrow claims that the proceeds of this line will go towards London's Kids Company, drawing attention towards this charity in assisting children over the UK area.

Where it is common for celebrities to use the attention that they attract to promote their movies, events and clothing lines, it is also an upcoming trend for them to use the attention that they attract to draw awareness to other charities and good causes. Now, with all these various celebrity collaborations teaming up with charities, it is so easy to be fashionable and philanthropic.

Written by Catherine Jang, fashion intern at San Diego Model Management http://www.sdmodel.com
Catherine can be reached at: cathyjang@gmail.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Jang

Where The Stars Come Out - Hollywood's Favourite Celebrity Hangouts

To many people, the image of Hollywood, and of LA in general, is either a place that's full of glitz and glamour, and positively swarming with celebrities - or as devoid of celebrities, with them hiding out in their mansions or at exclusive, elitist clubs where only celebrities themselves are allowed to go.

The reality is that neither of these extremes is correct. If you're visiting LA, the chances are that you won't see a celebrity. But equally, if you live in Hollywood, celebrity spotting is just another perk of living in glamorous surroundings.
Another nugget of truth that can be sifted out of the rumours of Hollywood is that there are specific places where celebrities go to do the things that everyday people enjoy - there are shops, restaurants, nightspots, even video stores that are favourites of the stars. But the fact is, everyone is welcome - not just celebrities!Some of the stars' favourite restaurants include seafood specialist Crustacean, where the key is to dress and act like a movie-star; Spago, famous chef Wolfgang Puck's own restaurant, which many argue sets the standard for eating in Hollywood (which, when you consider some of the richest people in the world live here, is certainly saying something!); Patrick's Roadhouse, a favourite spot for a celebrity breakfast (where now-governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger had a permanent table!); and of course The Ivy, favourite of Demi Moore and Kiefer Sutherland, which itself has made several movie appearances, notably in John Travolta and Danny DeVito's 'Get Shorty' and 1992 smash-hit 'The Bodyguard'.
The top nightspots where the stars choose to shine include music venues The Viper Room, which, although small and intimate, has seen stars of sizeable magnitude, including Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, The Counting Crows and Lenny Kravitz; The Roxy, which was once a second home to rockers Guns 'n Roses; and The Troubadour, which has seen the likes of Elton John and Tom Waits performing. Favourite nightclubs include world-famous Whisky a Go Go (which itself has a impressive musical history), El Floradita and The Sky Bar.And finally, if you feel you need to take something with you from the land of the stars, the shops that are best-loved by celebrities include Di Fabrizio Shoes, shoemaker to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli; Book Soup, a book store that often has star-signings as well; Illume Candles, candle makers that keep the stars' homes glowing; and every celebrities' favourite fashion store, Fred Segal, which is mentioned in fashion-obsessed films like 'Clueless' and 'Legally Blonde', and has a reputation for trend-setting and essential fashion.LA has two Fred Segal stores, one in Hollywood and one in nearby Santa Monica, an area that is popular with celebs because of its beautiful beaches and relaxed way of life. It is home to Patrick's Roadhouse, and as well as being the home of some of the best eateries and fashion stores and hotels in LA, is also home to many major stars, such as Bob Dylan, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci and Tobey Maguire.
There are also a great deal of top-quality hotels in Santa Monica, so if you feel like living like an LA star, this is the place to be!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Victoria_Cochrane

Prom review

Heute kommt der dritte und (vorerst) letzte Post zum Thema Abiball. Ich zeig euch hier die Outfits  der Abibälle auf denen Ich die letzten Jahre war. Mein persönlicher Favorit ist das Outift vom letzten Jahr. Ich liebe den Hut mit den Federn. 
Ein wenig stolz bin ich auf das selbstgenähte Kleid, welches ich 2008 anhatte. Aber leider wurde die Abifeier an diesem Abend abgesagt und somit habe ich es nur an diesem einen Abend kurz angehabt [vielleicht gibt es ja 2011 noch eine Gelegenheit ;) ].
Ansonsten finde ich, dass man bei TK Maxx und Lipsy London immer mal wieder schöne Cocktailkleider finden kann. Bei Schuhen und Taschen finde ich es immer etwas schwieriger ein passendes Pärchen zu finden, weshalb ich öfter mal selbst was (dran)"gebastelt" habe.

Here is the third and last part Post about proms. I show you all the proms I have been the last years. My personal fav is the one from last year. I love the hat with the feathers.
I am a bit proud of the self-sewn dress I wore 2008. Unfortunately the prom was cancelled and so I wore the dress just this one short evening [maybe there will be an opportunity in 2011 ;) ].
Besides I think you can find nice dress at TK Maxx or Lipsy London. Shoes and bag are a bigger problem. It's hard to find nice matching pairs, that's why I have improved the look of my shoes and bag by "tinkering" very often.

My prom 2007

dress: Laura Scott

shoes: C&A

bag: DIY

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2008

dress: TK Maxx
shoes: H&M + DIY
necklace:vintage
clutch: H&M

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dress: my own design
necklace: H&M
shoes: H&M + DIY
earrings: Six
clutch: H&M

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dress: Laura Scott
shoes: C+A
earrings+necklace: Friis Company
headband: H&M
bag: borrowed

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2009

dress: Lipsy London

shoes: Zara

hat: C&A