Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

January 27, 2011

Sly Underwear - Australian Underwear

Born amidst a flamboyant and forward thinking youth culture on Australia’s eastern shores, sly underwear is the alternative for those wanting to look and feel good from the bottom up.



While there's virtually no end to the variety that can be found in the world of women's panties, men's underwear has traditionally stayed within the same, limited range. Aiming to encourage fashionable males to begin thinking “outside the jocks,” Australian Sly Underwear has rethought the undergarment with a fresh take on youthfulness and style.

With a wide range of designs including one pair that looks like it's made from denim, Sly Underwear's product line focuses on three styles: the “workhard” version designed for everyday wear without any leg ride-up; the “playharder” model with bold graphics and longer legs; and the “resteasy,” with a generous cut and breathable fabric. All include at least one leg pocket and fabric is a blend of cotton and elastane. Coming soon is a line for women, according to Sly's latest catalogue. Pricing begins at AUD 19.95. In addition to donating 1,500 pairs of underwear to victims of Australia's recent floods, Sly is currently also donating AUD 2 from every garment sold online toward recovery efforts, it says.

Sly Underwear is currently available from the company's online store as well as through select Australian stockists. Retailers around the globe: time to revitalize men's underwear in your part of the world?

















November 10, 2010

How often do you read?

That's an interesting question, principally for a city that was invaded by Coffee Shops + Book Stores in the last 5 years. Brazilians do not read much, I've got to admit, but we are getting better.

I am a slow reader myself. I read a book per month. But I have a piece of information to clarify. I don't read silly books like the ones you find everywhere. Silly vampire, murder romance or self-help books. I mostly read theory books. Yes, I am that kind of person. yeahh...blurh...

So the readings are more dense and take more time. I just finished the last book I suggested in this blog: The Paper Canoe by Eugenio Barba about theater antrophology. It was amazing. He builds a paralel between the ocidental and oriental theaters, its costumes, its inpirations, ideologies, theories and thecniques.
It is a good choice of book for theater lovers.


Now, I am reading another book. Its called The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. This is a great book for fashion lovers. It is an inside history from one of the most glamourous brands. My father and my sister work with fashion. I gave this book as a present but they did not reas it yet. So, I am confiscating and reading.

Another great book I have read before, is From Zero to Zara about Zara's history.
Its worth it! It tells the whole Inditex sucess history.

November 1, 2010

OSPOP - Chinese Proud Shoes


OSPOP (One Small Point of Pride) was the first footwear brand to use Chinese workers as not only the manufacturing labor, but also the product's design inspiration.







The shoes are based on a style commonly worn by Chinese laborers but constructed with superior materials, positioned at a premium price of USD 75 and intended to appeal to Western consumers. Part of the increased cost covers improved working conditions for employees and a portion of revenue also goes to charities. The company has widened its product range to include three canvas bags, also inspired by the equipment of Chinese workers.




October 31, 2010

Happy Fashion Halloween


I dont know if you know, but here in Brazil we dont celebrate Halloween as other countries do.
There is no treat or trick or somethign like it, just small thematic parties.
I wish we had a Halloqeen custom as I love pumpikin pie.

So, for the ones that enjoy and have a appropriate Halloween, please enjoy!!!
As I have heard, this is the only occasion that women can dress like horns  and not be considereted one!
Go crave it!

September 8, 2010

TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA





Found out a coool blog about japanese fashion and else: LA CARMINA. The blog is written by a Japan Goth Fashion blogger, travel TV host & arranger, author of 3 Jpop books and CNNgo writer called La Carmina. La Carmina writes about Harajuku pop culture  and all things spooky-cute. Check more about this interesting lady and read her BIO here!





La Carmina participated at the Lunar New Year party which was one of the most successful Tune in Tokyo events! Harajuku fashion, Jpop and rock, Goth/Visual Kei giveaways and cuteness overload — awww, don’t you wish you were there?


Check out the pictures!




Some styles are too overwhelming for me, but I love the mixture!


Here is her lovely blog! Amazing stuff !!!!

Also, check her youtube channel with all her night visits to spooky places in Asia!!!

If you want to by some GREAT stuff (clothes) online, a good tip is the store Atelier Pierrot.


July 20, 2010

Stretch your shoes with ice - by Fashion Columnist Daniela Lanna



Have you bought a pair of shoes a while back and yet did not have the opportunity to wear it because they are too small and tight?

If you aim to get the first use experience with confort, we have here the solution!

Learn how to stretch your shoes with ice watching the video below:



Walk wide!

* This post was written by Fashion Columnist Daniela Lanna



July 13, 2010

Material Girl: Lola Leon - by Fashion Columnist Dani Lanna

Do you recall when Madonna first came on the scene in her lace tutu and fingerless gloves and cross earrings? Of course you do! Right after that every girl reproduced the material girl style and, even if you were not there for the 80’s decade, the portrait of the 80's pop icon's style became famous all over the world and through the decades that is impossible not to know Madonna and get impressed with her unique style and energy.


If you miss all that style, I bet you will get delighted to know that Madonna is taking further steps in fashion! Together with her fourteen years old daughter, Lourdes Leon, Madonna will bring that same fashion back again this summer exclusively for Macy’s stores.

Their first junior fashion line properly named Material Girl hits Macy’s on August 3rd. The inspiration for the collection is the 80’s decade, specially Madonna and the Eighties retro style of Agyness Deyn, Lola’s fashion icon.
Lourdes Leon, also known as Lola, also debuted a blog to promote the launch of Material Girl collection.

In the blog Lourdes wrote: “I am totally obsessivo about 80’s shorts… You know the kind that makes your butt look kinda big, with a grunge-looking shirt tucked in. It’s kinda nerdy but I love it. And the 80’s are another huge obsession of mine, which is totally amazingly awesome because Material Girl…HELLO! It’s like 80’s themed, which pretty much rocks, so yeah.”

The collection is awfully cute and brings a remarkable and personalized style.
And, yes, you can enjoy the preview for you right here!

Material Girl is the new fashion line created by the original Material Girl, Madonna.


You will find the coolest items, hand selected by the Creative Director, Lola Leon.
Lola helps to design awesome tops, dresses, jeans, shoes, bags, jewelry…the list is pretty endless.

It’s whatever the Material Girl loves, that they know you will too!


* This post was written by Fashion Columnist Dani Lanna.


July 7, 2010

Shoe Fluer - by Guest Columnist Dani Lanna


Mixing art and fashion, photographer Michel Tcherevkoff debuted his virtual collection of fantasy shoes made from fresh plants and flowers.

The original idea came from a photograph of a leaf he once took and by putting it upside down he got inspired to twist, bend and cut plants to turn it into creative shoe and handbags.


 
With frequent visits to New York’s flower market he collected the freshest blooms used to create his provocative accessories.




His intention: please artist’s eye and fashionista’s soul …

… get pleased!

* This post was written by Fashion Columnist Dani Lanna

June 29, 2010

Louis Vuitton Soccer monogram duffel bag - by Fashion Columnist Daniela Lanna


Ever since Kanye West line of footwear/ sneakers for luxury brand Louis Vuitton debuted several interesting pieces of Louis Vuitton have been popping up.

One of those was the Louis Vuitton Soccer monogram duffel bag, released in Fall/Winter 09/10.

As we are all in the mood for soccer (at least here in Brazil!), I thought it was worth it to post this fantastic LV bag!!!

The bag depicts the soccer ball shape on the exterior and is the perfect to match you world cup’10 look.




Louis Vuitton Soccer monogram duffel bag: Football was never so fashionable!

June 22, 2010

Here we go: World Cup 2010 by Fashion Columnist Daniela Lanna

During June, most of the world’s eyes will be on soccer and Brazilian’s eyes will be colored green and yellow!

Here is a fashionable make up tip to get in Brazilian soccer spirit!!!




One month of sweat, tears and joy. In Brazil, the soccer country, the latest hit is green and yellow!!!

June 4, 2010

Fashion Rio - by the Fashion Columnist Daniela Lanna

Fashion Rio, one of the biggest events on the Brazilian fashion calendar. It started last Thursday, May 27th showcasing the major Brazilian designers' collections for the Spring/Summer 2011.

The theme for the 17th edition of Fashion Rio is ‘360º City on the Move’. “Rio, like fashion, is in constant motion. We’re in a city that is constantly looking to the world, and in its focus too,” says Paulo Borges, CEO of Luminosidade, the company that organizes both Fashion Rio and São Paulo Fashion Week.

I was there for the opening to check on the hottest happenings!

Brazilian footwear brand Melissa is lauching its collection for next season during both Fashion Rio and São Paulo Fashion Week. The hit of the collection is Melissa partnering with Italian architect Gaetano Pesce, who is in Rio to personally promote the new design.



At first sight, Melissa + Gaetano Pesce is an intriguing ankle boot made of different sized plastic circles. Totally customized, the owner of the Melissa can transform it into the boot she desires by cut out  circles!!!







I was there to check it out and tried some different shapes as you can see below!!!




The Brazilian bikinis brand Salinas joined Cuba and Brazil, more specifically the state of Bahia, to design a line of bathing suits with tropical prints and bright colors.


After the show, I met my ex boss, Amanda Mujica, one of the designers of Salinas.

Salinas's fashion designer, Amanda Mujica - An unique talent!

Better known for its fancy dresses, modern and sophisticated patterns and fabrics, Acquastudio, by Esther Bauman, closed the day showing its collection. Mixing shapes from architecture and origami, Acquastudio's dresses are ambitious fashion masterpieces.





To see other brands:
http://estilo.uol.com.br/moda/desfiles/
http://elle.abril.com.br/desfiles/
http://www.portaisdamoda.com.br/

* This post was written by the Fahion Columnist Daniela Lanna
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