Archive for March, 2010
How To Write For Fashion
For me, the secret to great fashion writing is a combination of several very simple ideas.
The combination of these ideas is what distinguishes great writing from mediocre fashion writing.
1. Writing is communication.
2. “What’s my motivation?”
3. Cultivate a positive tone.
4. Never forget your audience.
5. Find your own voice.
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Tags: Fashion Writing, Writing For The Fashion Business
Surrey Central Young Men’s Style
Young men’s style is sometimes tough and usually personal. In this case, it is about the accessories – “Knuckle Dusters,” and customized neck chains. The was dog tag made in shop class and the bullets purchased at Crawford Coin Stamp Militaria, in New Westminster. The Levis jean vest was once a jacket, till the sleeves were cut off.
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Tags: Knuckle Dusters, Surrey Central
Main Street Stroll
A stroll down Main Street offers fashion shoppers multiple options when it comes to local designers, vintage, eco-conscious fashions and lunch. Novelties abound. You can’t get this stuff at the mall.
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Tags: Front and Company, Legends, Main St. Vancouver, Solly's
Marc Jacobs’ ladylike designs for Louis Vuitton are retro fresh and a welcome return to the hourglass feminine silhouette. It is rare to see such a consistent silhouette but Marc Jacobs is strong and uncompromising in his presentation. Emphasis is on the waist and bust with full circle skirts dominating the collection. Corset tops, belted waists and fitted waistlines emphasize the new silhouette. Fabrics are structured and skirts are interlined. Substantive fabrics further reinforce the hourglass shape. Though fitted, the collection stops short of being constricting. Three-quarter length coats are tailored with a nipped in waistline, wider collar and lapels.
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Tags: Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Fall 2010, Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs Louis Vuitton Fall 2010
Burrard Stytrain Station
Plum Blossoms at Burrard Skytrain Station.
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Tags: Burrard Skytrain Station, Plum Blossoms
There were less outrageous fashion at the Oscars this year than in previous years. Those who did make it to my “Most Entertaining,” list included, Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Robert Downey Jr. and Molly Ringwald.
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Tags: Most Entertaining Oscar Fashions, Oscar Fashions
The winners in the “Best Dressed,’ category are: Kate Winslet, Mo’Nique, Carmen Diaz and Hellen Mirren are on my “Best Dressed,” list this year. Kate Winslet was exquisite in a Yves St. Laurent corset top and satin draped skirt. The subtle metallic of the top and the soft sheen of the skirt picked up the light [...]
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Tags: Best Oscar Fashions, Oscar Fashions
Oscar Fashion Review: Boring
Oscar Fashion nominees for ”Boring” fashions include: My nominees for the most “Boring” Oscar Fashions include Nicole Richie and Victoria Beckham. Nicole Richie’s caftan style gown had an interesting cut-out back detail that was lost in the front view photos. The beaded detail of the gown did not show up under the lights and the overall look was that [...]
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Tags: Boring Oscar Fashions, Oscar Fashion, Oscar Fashions, Victoria Beckham
New Oscar Fashions Rating System
I know that many famous Oscar fashion reviewers will have “Best” and “Worst” dressed categories.
My approach is different. I have three categories.
1. Best Dressed
2. Most Entertaining
3. Boring (this is my WORST category)
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Tags: Best Oscar Fashions, Most Entertaining Oscar Fashions, Oscar Fashion Review, Oscar Fashions, Tina Fey, Worst Oscar Fashions
Malary’s and JRfm 93.7
Colleen Troy was on location at with Yvonne Hogenes of Malary’s in Cloverdale, to kick off the Spring campaign for the TAB bra. Colleen Troy interviewed Yvonne Hogenes about her original TAB bra. Yvonne designed the revolutionary bra and it is distributed exclusively through Malary’s Fashion Network.
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Tags: Colleen Troy, JRfm, JRfm 93.7, Malary's, Malary's Cloverdale, TAB bra, Yvonne Hogenes
New Spring Collections are arriving daily at Malary’s in Cloverdale. Graduation dresses continue to be popular. Upcoming grads can expect to find a wide selection of evening wear styles and sizes.
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Tags: Malary's, Malary's Cloverdate, TAB bra
Defining moments can change the future. The Winter Olympics has helped us to see Vancouver style in a global context. At moments like this it is easy to see that Vancouver remains firmly rooted in sportswear. Our “laid back” hoodies and raingear, sport pants and athletic shoes, produce a style that is Vancouver’s own.
In Vancouver, sportswear is not just what we wear but also what we do. Unlike the fashionable sportswear coming out of New York, Vancouver sportswear is based on an active, outdoor lifestyle first and fashion second. Vancouver based sportswear companies that design and manufacture active sportswear include lululemon, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Arc’teryx, Sugoi and others. These world class companies deserve all the added recognition that will come as a result of Vancouver’s Winter Olympics. Along with our Olympic athletes, Vancouver sportswear has achieved a world class presence on the global stage.
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Tags: Arc'teryx, lululemon, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Sugoi, Vancouver, Vancouver Fashion, Vancouver Olympics
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The New Look: Vancouver Fashion
Predicting Trends for the Next Fashion Cycle
The current fashion cycle, typically a seven to eight year span is coming to an end. The “New Look,” for Vancouver fashion will be influenced by global fashion trends as well as style trends that are unique to Vancouver. Trends in women’s wear that will shape the next fashion cycle are:
1. Pants and Streamlined or Sculptural Sportswear Tops
2. Feminine Separates
3. The Demise of Couture and the Rise of Independent Designers
4. Lingerie and “Old World” Luxury take Focus
5. Throw-Away Fashion Is Out, Quality Fashion Is In
Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Reporting, Fashion Trends, Lingerie, Retail Review, Social Commentary, Vancouver Fashion | 1 Comment
Tags: Vancouver, Vancouver Fashion, Vancouver Fashion Trends