CFDA Model Weight Requirements

Year after year we see stick-thin, skeletal models walking down the runway. And it seems that as the seasons go on the girls just get smaller and smaller. Ever since the "fashion parades"(fashion shows) of the 1800's it seems that the motto was the skinnier the better. Well this season someone has finally put a stop to this ridiculousness (anorexia in disguise). Recently, the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) have presented the idea of a "health initiative". No this is not a permanent fix, but it is a step in the right direction. It also creates buzz and makes people aware of the epidemic that is the "model".

Back in 2007, the CFDA created a "health initiative" to raise more awareness of eating disorders within the fashion industry and among models. They wanted to change the entire aesthetic of runways, and how models were shown within campaigns and on runways. In the beginning some designers changed their belief system and their sample size, however this concept has faded into the background. And in the most recent years the sizes of models have been worse than ever. Which brings us to 2012, the CFDA most recent initiative plans to promote, create awareness, and educate people of the dangers of under eating and being underweight. This makes us pose the question, will the world of fashion as we know it become a place of normality or will it remain the harsh, brutal, cold, place of anti-eating?

Let me know what you think what the answer will be,

Arabella

Karl Lagerfeld Collaborates with Net-A-Porter

By: Erika Shantz

The tech wires are going crazy earlier this week. Le Web conference which was recently held in Paris had Karl Lagerfeld as their guest of honor. Reported by Techcrunch.

Karl Lagerfeld decided to make an, unusual, announcement at the tech conference one that has people buzzing! He announced a new line called “Karl” that Net-A-Porter is launching early next year. With the site launching on January 25 people are already excited by his venture. Karl will be the first designer brand to sell exclusively online.

The collection is impressive with over 100 pieces with price points that will attract a wide audience. Prices will start around the $95 USD mark and work upwards to $450 USD. Designer meets affordability! At this price point this collection is sure to attract a large market that previously could not afford such designers. Combining the potential new market and his current devote followers the new line is anticipated to be highly successful. With this new line, Karl Lagerfeld has a new logo to go with it and a fresh new marketing campaign which includes social media, pop-up stores and a revamped website to name a few.

You can watch the video here

PORTER collaboration B Jirushi Yoshida for Ace Hotel

PORTER X B JIRUSHI YOSHIDA X ACE HOTEL

This week the famous Ace Hotel released new traveler needs collaboration with PORTER and B Jirushi Yoshida. Ace Hotel is a chain of hotels founded in Washington and Seattle and you can find them located in heart of Seattle, Portland, New York and Palm Springs. For their luxury amenities which has include room service, free wi-fi and gym, and sometimes you can check out they will have upcoming good deal and package on website.

I’m going to talk about little company background, Japan’s PORTER is Yoshida & Co., Ltd has been manufacturing bags through excellence in every stage process from material selection and design sewing with a Japan Made and their philosophy is “One Stitch all Soul” that now has become the corporation of motto. B JIRUSHI YOSHIDA is a luggage label produced by BEAMS and Yochida & Co.,Ltd. Three are two standard line one is Tokyo standard line and Global standard line.

This is a latest project finds the company teaming up with Japan’s PORTER on these two useful items, they are every seasons traveler needs a dopp kit and passport wallet and comes with dark grey or army green color, and both material made by durable cotton canvas with soft leather. Now they are all available on Ace Hotel and Online or you can place order from BEAMS Japan.




BY ELING CHUANG

Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum

By: Erika Shantz

The first ever virtual museum was launched on December 5,2011 by Valentino at the Museum of Modern Art. It is called “Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum” and it is designed to feel like walking through the actual museum. It showcases over 300 gowns, which are available to view in 360-degree range. The seven galleries span 10,000 square meters giving you the opportunity to view these gowns indefinitely. Not only you can see the gowns, you can also view the editorials, sketches and interviews, with photos of each dress. Each of these dresses will tell a story from the beginning to the end result.

Being able to view it on your computer means that you will have as much time as you would like to view it. They won’t be any pushy people standing behind you waiting to move on, it will be just you and these great pieces of art through Valentino’s life.

Anne Hathaway stated, “ it is the perfect way to absorb the beauty of Valentino’s Fashion.”

This will change art forever. The museum in now available to download at http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org/.

XLARGE COLLAB WITH REEBOK

COLORFUL CUTE SNEAKER

XLARGE was began and established in 1991 and the first store was opened in Vermont Avenue in LA which was the hottest skateboarding, art scene and streetwear brand. Good news now, XLARGE represented more fashion and everyday wear. XLARGE do the collaboration with global brand Reebok once again, for this time they created very classic 90’s funky look a iconic Insta Pump Fury silhouette, black and purple upper with brown suede and pink accents and created their own exclusive model for women.

What’s good about Reebok Insta Pump Fury? The sneaker’s design for comfort and easy to mix and match with all the outerwear as well. For the each color you see small details that they used different material such like leather, suede, inner liner, tongue tab, heel tab and outsole, however it giving this pair of sneaker very unique look.

XLARGE COLLEBORATION WITH REBOOK INSTA PUMP FURY COLLETION IS AVAILABLE AT XLARGE STORE ACROSS JAPAN AND ONLINE STORES,CALIF AND ZOZOTOWN.





BY ELING CHUANG

Victoria’s Secret Show 2011 in New York

It’s Show Time!

As a beautiful myth and angels are ready to standing on the stage and wear Victoria’s Secret new collection on runway in this year. Most prettiest and hottest dazzling lingerie with fabulous wings, and everyone wants to see which supermodels is invited to walk on runway this time, which has included Anne Vyalitsyna, Chanel Iman, Constance Jablonski, and Doutzen Kroes. The night final walk is Miranda Kerr who wore Victoria’s Secret $2.5 million-encrusted Peacock Fantasy Bra.

Victoria's Secret angels look fabulous from head to toe that the wing is fit and lingerie is fit with luxurious jewelry, Ballet with feathers, colorful tutu and legwarmers, lace boleros and more beautiful pieces is a perfect combination.

Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima was prepared for this show she did twice work out per day, you can see her confidence and how she feels so great with her body shape. Lovely couple Maroon 5 Adam Levine is performing his hit song Movie Like Jagger and walking with his model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna. Super sweet!

Superstars Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z, Maroon 5 are performing their hit songs and all the Victoria’s Secret models stalked and catwalk around them. What a fantastic show!

By Eling Chuang

The Beats Store in NYC

Beats By Dr. Dre Opens The Beats Store in NYC

A Legend of American rap & produce leader Dr. Dre who is founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment. Back in the day Dr. Dre he began his career in music member of World Class Wreckin’Cru and so on. During 2000s he focus on his produced career on production for other artists and had produced many hot albums for Eminem, Snoop Dog, 50 cent to involved and make their name really big out there. Dr. Dre & Inerscope-Geffen-A&M Records chairman Jimmy Lovine started their headphones and loudspeakers brand called Beats By Dr. Dre together in 2008. Many celebrities from worldwide support and wear Beats By Dr. Dre headphone collection in public.

The Beats Store finally opened in the trendy heart of location in New York City.This new store entity by Dr. dre, Jimmy Lovine and Monster Cable. Most of Beats fans are so excited to see this new store opening and the store is offering the complete range of ear phones, head sets and other accessories.

Beats by Dr. Dre – The beats Store NYC

67 Greene Street, New York. NY

By-Eling Chuang

Walking in a Crystal Forest

By: Erika Shantz

With the weather turning colder and the days shorter, people’s attention turns towards the Winter Holiday Season. The excitement and spirit of the holiday season is starting to build and retail stores are leading the way by decking their halls for the holidays. Window displays around the world are going up and they are a must see.

Harrods, the high end English department store, has always put on a display second to none. This year is no exception. Harrods has teamed up with Swarovski to design a dress, using more than 150,000 crystals, which is inspired by the twenties and designed by Ralph and Russo. The £230,000 dress is a must see and people are flocking from all over the nation to get a glimpse of this spectacular masterpiece. The “Crystal Forest” is hand stitched by 25 couturiers taking numerous hours to delicately bring together this one of kind piece of art. This is, without question, the centerpiece of the Swarovski window.

The “Crystal Forest" is what fairy tales are made of and a perfect way to show dazzle for the holiday season. This is a must see in London this season.