Monthly Archives: March 2012

Unwrapping the couturier’s secrets…Charles James in Chicago

31 Saturday Mar 2012

Posted by in Chicago, Education, Exhibitions, Fashion, Fashion designers, History of Fashion

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Who doesn’t love this iconic fashion image? Charles James‘ exquisite gowns photographed by his friend Cecil Beaton for Vogue in 1948 capturing a magical fashion moment in time. If you haven’t already, rush to the Chicago History Museum for their fabulous exhibition- Charles James Genius Deconstructed and discover how James inspired Christian Dior’s New Look, Halston’s work & continues to inspire today’s fashion creatives like Ralph Rucci & John Galliano. Curators spent years analysing the intricate cutting and construction methods that underlie James’ work & the exhibition showcases key designs along with lifesize replicas that demonstrate patterncutting and draping techniques,  as well as xrays that reveal the garments’ inner workings.

In this video NBC‘s Tom Kolovos interviews curator Timothy Long who reveals the process of putting the exhibition together, gives perspective on Charles James the man & the designer, the importance of researching history of fashion plus you get a great view of the garments too!

This video clip shows the Tree dress xray:

http://media.modernluxury.com/chicago-charles-james-exhibition/charles-james-couture-fashion-exhibition.php

Walk tall!

30 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by in Education, Exhibitions, Fashion, Film & TV, New York

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With the VMC 2012 Fashion Show ‘By Design’ fast approaching it’s time to perfect those model walks.

Thanks to fellow fashion blogger http://chicstranger.wordpress.com/ for posting this How to Walk in Heels video tutorial- do those cute canines look familiar?

http://chicstranger.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/how-to-walk-in-heels-怎样走穿高跟鞋/

http://www.villa.edu/530.html

Cut… pin… stitch… press…

28 Wednesday Mar 2012

Posted by in Education, Embroidery, Fashion, Fashion designers, New York, Sewing

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Cut… pin… stitch… press…

The senior collections are coming together in the fashion studio- exciting times!

How does one knit a poem?

22 Thursday Mar 2012

Posted by in Education, Fashion, Knitting & Crochet, New York

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Our Creative Writing Professor Joyce Kessel was inspired to write the poem below by the constant knitting of one of our fashion students, which in turn inspired this knitted piece. Quite marvellous!

TOPOLOGY — Joyce Kessel

When do words come?

In dreams

or while walking

washing dishes

brushing the dog?

And images?

In flashes or spurts

in  pauses and rests,

in a moment

of transitory flight?

When do lines

blossom or flow

in  knots and nods

to rhythms and patterns?

In a course secured

by the stitching

of consecutive loops

of rhyme?

Is it a marriage of pen and paper

through discovery and error

and the working of threads?

How does one knit a poem

when unraveling

is what the poet must do?

Cupcake chic!

22 Thursday Mar 2012

Posted by in Colour, Education, Fashion, Food, New York

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The VMC fashion show is in less than a month- one of the important decisions for the planning team is what to serve at the VIP reception. Luckily for us one of our fashion students is a talented cupcake decorator & she’s in the testing kitchen making magic!

http://dontsweatthetechniques.tumblr.com/

http://www.facebook.com/events/276111275787499/

Point & Shoot!

21 Wednesday Mar 2012

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Thanks to fellow blogger http://chicstranger.wordpress.com/ for a great post on how to plan & run a successful college fashion shoot.

Top tips include:

Research fashion shoot poses

Plan your time

Choose the mood of your shoot

Location

Clothing

Emergency kit

Click here for the full post: http://chicstranger.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/college-fashion-shoot/

Dover Street Market comes to Tokyo

18 Sunday Mar 2012

Posted by in Colour, Fashion, Fashion designers, London, Tokyo

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London‘s uber-trendy Dover Street Market is the perfect place for browsing new trends in fashion & art before stopping on the top floor for a spot of tea. Opened in 2004 by Comme des Garçon‘s  Rei Kawakubo, in the spirit of beautiful chaos, Dover Street Market showcases designers including: Alaïa, Celine, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Lanvin, Raf Simons &  Giles, all set amongst contemporary artworks. Now Tokyo has its very own Dover Street Market in the trendy Ginza district & there are plans for more international stores in the future.

Aside from the designer labels shoppers can find teeshirts by popular brand A Bathing Ape, casual wear from Supreme & clothes & figures from the Black Peanuts collection. Happy shopping!

 

http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/

One big fancy dress ball…

16 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by in Colour, Fashion, Film & TV, History of Fashion, London, Recycled / Upcycled Fashion, Shopping

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For ten years from 1959 the Rank Film Organisation produced a series of documentaries Look at Life. This wonderful film IN Gear introduces, with a hint of  incredulity, the shopping meccas of 1960s swinging London. From minis to maxis it’s all there!

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