Le Vive Fashion

XXXO : Hot as hell video from M.I.A

2010-10-12T17:24:00.000-07:00

M.I.A is awesome giving us 80's Glam in XXXO, it's so, I love it. This is a time for true artists to stand out in fashion & Music.
To find some of the awesome pieces like M.I.A is wearing hit up your local thrift stores and
American Apparel online , Urban outfitters & vintage shops in the Washington DC area

Dresses and customs for listings checkout for the locations and latest on vintage
http://www.jitterbuzz.com/vinest.html

Back to uniqueness

2010-10-12T05:22:00.000-07:00

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Individual

This mornings blog is about originality.Fashion is supposed to be innovative and original, unique wearable art pieces. But in 2010 were are bombarded with branding, marketing, and corporate images that tell us where to buy how to buy and who to buy from. Right down to our ethnicity, nation origin, age,and financial status, we are pushed in specific direction on what we should wear to express "who we are". The only way to stand out among billions of candles in the sun is to embrace new designers, shop at boutiques, and reinvent an old dress.

Washington DC has many awesome Boutiques that can satisfy the pickiest taste :) Caramel Located on

1603 U Street, NW

Washington, DC

(202) 265-1930 or online at http://caramelfashion.com/Caramel/individual_blue_fleececoat.html

Men's Underwear - the premier underwear blog on the web

2010-10-10T22:33:00.000-07:00

Men's Underwear - the premier underwear blog on the web

Music & Fashion

2010-10-10T21:46:00.000-07:00

Fashion & Music has always gone hand and hand with stylist in the background bringing to light the glamorous lives of those in the industry. Rye-Rye an extremely talented club/hardcore rapper is bringing her own style and versatility. Discovered by M.I.A , Rye-Rye is a force to be reckoned with, her style is reminiscent of Salt-n-pepa but she adds her on spin to the game. Straight out of the clubs of Baltimore Md and onto the covers of major Magazines, she is definitely a trend setter to be watched.

www.yesstyle.com

2010-10-10T18:01:00.000-07:00

Yes-style is killing it in Men's-wear and I want to put everyone on it. Fashion is international and following world Trends is my business and I want more Americans to step out of the box and out of jeans and t-shirts and step into something a bit more fashion forward. The clothing we produce here all commercial and mass produced. You take cue from celebrities take some from the streets of Korea & Japan.

2008-09-17T20:49:00.001-07:00

From homelessness to a booming empire , Elie Tahari has made it in the fashion industry. Tahari was Born in Jerusalem and grew up on in Israeli orphanage. in 1971 Elie left Israel and moved to New york where he spent two weeks sleeping in Central park. Currently Tahari is investing in the UK. with the perspective that London is a fashion capital , Tahari has decided to open a boutique. Tahari is also joining in on the making a profit for charity with creating a jacket with proceeds that will go to fighting breast cancer.

Tahari looks:sexy, sleek , and modern. All of Tahari's looks have an essence that is reminiscent of old Hollywood.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/080725-elie-tahari-begins-london-takeover.aspx

Lebanon & japanese product_Momoko

2008-09-10T17:01:00.000-07:00

Lebanese fashion is living fantasy . Lebanese fashion designers put create Haute Couture designers wear that speaks opulence. The mixtures of rich colors and fabrics, silks, chiffon's, and embellishments crystals, diamonds, lace, pearls, Makes it hard to resist the Bollywood style dresses, however to market to American women,the gowns are a little to extravagant. to market to Women in the US the clothing has to be functional , practical wear for the everyday business women. Women in Lebanon have lots of free which they spend taking care of themselves, dressing up to the nines to impress girlfriends. In Lebanese society , it is patriarchal , The men are head of household due to Islam & Christianity the two main religions. So for Lebanese designers to increase the current market the labor force for women in Lebanon has to change first which would lead to designers creating ready to wear clothing that is geared toward work clothing.

designers: Basil soda and Abi Nader

Japanese product: Fashion doll Momoko

In America right now , there is a craze for everything Japanese .Since western colonization the Japanese have prided tthemselves in being innovators that create with accuracy, quality, and imagination. Animae or Japanese animation is a huge market , conventions year round in different cities cator to comic book, video game,and cartoon fans. The aesthetic appeal of the wide eyed, wild haired , and fashionably dressed Asian look has become a phenomenon, so miniature icons were created for people to take home :Momoko-the new Barbie & the pullip doll

Momoko retails a $89.00 to $ 100.

Pullip $100-200

South American heat: Brazil fashion & designer Ivan Aguilar

2008-09-03T17:15:00.000-07:00

Brazil: the largest nation in South America with the a huge impact on trends and styles. Fashion labels like Zara,Mango, and Ivan Aguilar are internationally known brands that are spreading Spanish drama everywhere. the Latin male silhouette is fitted, wide shoulder jackets & blazer with unique cuts and style lines. The colors are neutral : white,cool grey, brown , purples,pastel pinks, reds,brown s, and black. Many of the coats have a higher collars with a lot of detail: straps , buttons , metallic,and leather. The fibers are lightly woven cotton, silk, rayon, and leather. Big name south American designer Ivan Aguilar is utilizing the same key elements in his collection that Zara & Mango are, all fitted men's wear, sexy , sleek , and edgy. The drama is added to the clothing in the rich colors:reds, pastels, white, and purple. The fabrics are leather and cotton .

http://www.ivanaguilar.com.br/site/

Le Minh Khoa : Veitnam

2008-08-27T01:25:00.000-07:00

The traditional Vietnamese dress is ao dai" ("flowing tunic") . The four-part flowing tunic had two equal front flaps that women tied together, while the five-part flowing tunic had an additional small front flap that buttoned up onto the right side of the dress.

Kuala Lumpur Asia Fashion week . Le Minh Khoa graduated from design school in 1996. in 1997 he entered the fashion world , after become well known in Vietnam he opened his first store.Most of Minh's designs are influenced by early European era like the Victorian. He also uses a lot of reused kimono silk and prints in his garments.Minh's designs are very imaginative, flirty, and fun. He as given women in Vietnam a new way to express themselves. The designs put you in another world, one where fantasy and creativity override the need for conservative conformity. Minh's elaborate dresses run up to $700.00 depending on the complexity of the design.

http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/02/19/AR2007021900542.html

Swedish men's VS. Spanish Men's silhoutte & style

2008-08-20T17:21:00.000-07:00

Fashion names like Balenciaga come to mind when thinking of cutting edge Spanish fashion. Balenciaga creates looks that are sleek,sexy,polished, and romantic. All of his cuts are close, fitted, and relative to the geographical hemisphere of Mediterranean Spain. Any culture that has been touched by Spain , Trinidad, Cuba,and Mexico carry the essence of that fitted, sleek , and romantic men's style. In incorporating new trends into Balenciaga's spring 08 men's line , he uses the men's gladiator sandal with small modifications to match it's female counter-part.

In Sweden men's fashion is taking a turn for the better on the cold front, the new collection called FIFTH AVENUE SHOE REPAIR is following the rest of Europe with tighter, cleaner, and edger fashion. The new silhouette's are fitted blazer, tighter pants, and geometric cuts. The Swedish stay true to their original style by adding bright punches of orange to the mix and knits. In addition the fabrics are a lot heavier than those used in southern or Mediterranean European countries.

http://niwde.blogspot.com/2008/07/stockholm-fashion-week-men-springsummer.html

The future of fashion

2008-08-13T17:51:00.000-07:00

According to Cosmo world fashion in 09 is going to be a free for all, a year the trends are a reflection of Club kids, vintage, Angelic , and rebel(Goth)mix. The colors are going to be under and urban scape with pastels and soft greys.

These are the looks for 09 :

Key women's wear products- Simplified short jacket. Flounced bolero. Shirt jacket.- Loose, flowing pants, with raised waist. Jersey zouave pants.- Frilly petticoat skirt. Sun ray pleated skirt. Seamed pencil skirt.- Trousseau dress with spaghetti straps. Strappy sundress.- Simple tank top. Flowing shift top to layer. Pleated top. Flounced T-shirt.- Loose printed cardigan. Sheer sweater.- Details: corolla flounces, loose panels like petals.

Key men's wear products- Cropped and skimpy jacket. Shirt jacket. Blouses with bib-front like a shirt.- Pleated slacks. Slim accordion or peg-top jeans. Slender Bermuda-slacks.- Shirt with details, bib-front, bows, flounces, fabric patchwork. Shirt with puffed sleeves.- Slim polo to layer over T-shirt or shirt. Printed V-neck sweater.

http://www.cosmoworlds.com/trends/trends-2009-ciff_fashion_trends-tomorrowland-05212008.htm

Japan meets Nigeria

2008-08-13T17:32:00.000-07:00

New designer & talent Gozi Ochonogor of Nigerian descent is making a splash in Japan. Gozi is currently working as a pattern cutter while promoting her own fashion line in Tokyo. Before Gozi moved to Japan to pursue a career in the fashion industry, she went to college in London at the Imperial college to finish a Master's in Business. Gozi's passion for fashion came with the mundane silhouettes , branding, and mass production that saturates the fashion industry. Gozi's designs are a cross between the traditional African silhouette, Aeon flux, and the geometric organic flow of the Japanese.

http://pingmag.jp/2006/10/16/gozi-nigerian-fashion-design-now-from-tokyo/from-tokyo/

Something Old: The Gladiator sandal Trend for Summer 08

2008-08-13T16:57:00.000-07:00

Originating from a design worn by the ancient Romans. The Gladiator shoe is the hottest old fashion on the streets & in the media. The silhouette of the shoe is a mixture of ancient times with a hint of modernism.Some silhouettes are elongated, matching the imagination of our modern fashionista's. The wild metallic silvers, golds coupled with vinyl fabric, jewel tones like turquoise, punch reds & banana yellows make this real must have.