Are you a future hopeful for the popular reality television show Project Runway? Whether you have yet to take your first step in fashion or are taking that next step, there are some ways to improve your chances in becoming a big fashion designer. Whether or not you make it to Project Runway, you can certainly be on your way to a promising career in fashion. Becoming a successful fashion designer can be done through a number of paths. Whether you get your start in fashion managing, fashion merchandising, or some other distinct area of fashion, any one of these can be an important path to … [Read more...]
What label goes where?
Image via Wikipedia The places Many of us who have a limited knowledge of the world of fashion would have no idea about labels and no idea where they show their garments. There are big fashion shows all over the world, surely they can't all go to all of the shows can they? London, Sydney, New York, Paris and Milan are just a few of these places where the designers get models to strut their stuff. They get the much needed exposure to the world and the local economies get a much needed boost The Events The events themselves can be quite different in what they show. It's … [Read more...]
This Bootie Isn’t For Babies
Gone are the days when you bought a complete look where you got the right top, bottom, shoes and all accessories meant to stay together always. Today’s savvy shopper wants an accessory and their shoes to go with everything - from evening dress to shorts. Designers know this and have gone to great lengths to deliver just that. One example is the success of the bootie. Nice suede peppy boots, for example, look cool with whatever you wear them with. There are so many delicious styles in booties that one is tempted to have a couple dozen different styles - at the very least! They look quite … [Read more...]
The Importance of Brand Establishment in Fashion
Since the inception of the Internet and widespread capabilities of the media, the mainstream limelight of products has never been more limited. Through various television shows and conversational blog topics as well as performances by musical artists, new elements of popular culture are created and thwarted on a daily basis, more quickly than ever before. Nowhere is this modus in determining what is popular more prevalent than in the fashion industry. However, while some aspects of fashion are created and ended seemingly within the blink of an eye via the media, an important aspect of fashion … [Read more...]
Expand Your Life With Exotics
One of the most wonderful things about the invention of the Internet is the ability to shop for just about anything and have it delivered to your door. This degree of privacy lends itself well to expanding your experience with all things exotic and unusual. Now we’re not talking anything illegal or immoral, but perhaps some things you are unlikely to find at your corner store. Some you may have absolutely no curiosity in but it is interesting to know what is out there. Exotic foods are one of the more interesting things you can find online. For example, how about some deep-fried … [Read more...]
All Diamond Myths Lead to De Beers
It would surprise you how many of the things you have heard about diamonds originated from the De Beers Diamond Company, a name that is not terribly well-known (there are only two U.S. locations), despite having existed since 1888. The company was founded by the wily and savvy Cecil Rhodes, who not only rose to immense wealth and power, but also had a country named after him (until it ceased to exist and became Zimbabwe). While the De Beers Diamond Company has refused to deal in conflict diamonds, it has been accused in the past of mistreating its workers, playing dirty tricks in the … [Read more...]
Bits and Pieces About Shopping
If you are one of those people that like to know a little bit about everything, then you just might enjoy learning a few useless facts about the history of shopping. For example, the first shopping mall was built in 1922 near Kansas City, Missouri, although the first enclosed mall was not until 1956 in Edina, Minnesota. Not much changed about malls until the 1980’s when the mega-mall came to be with the first being in Alberta, Canada. This mega-mall had more than 800 stores and included a hotel, mini-golf course, a church, a zoo and even a lake. On the subject of shopping carts, the … [Read more...]
Roar Like A Lion!
Think about how some prints never seem to go out of fashion, and animal prints are one of those that comes to mind. We never seem to tire of covering ourselves with some sort of animal print, whether lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra or some other exotic style. The actual style of the garment, shoe, handbag or other accessory will change from season to season, but the animal prints show up over and over again. Our desire for the wild side just won’t be sated. Perhaps it is a woman’s way to want to tell her man she’s ready to be hunted or maybe that she is the one ready to do the hunting. … [Read more...]
Top Celebrity Wedding and Engagement Ring Designers
There are just certain names in the jewelry design world that are known for creating some of the most popular and sought after engagement and wedding rings. Names like Tacori and Verragio are well known all over the world for creating some of the prettiest and most stunning wedding and engagement rings. These names are so popular that celebrities are some of the first people spotted wearing these designer wedding and engagement rings. If you are looking to copy some of these celebrity-inspired wedding and engagement rings, here's a closer look at two of the most popular jewelry designs for … [Read more...]
Jewelry Trends
When you look in your closet and decide you don’t have a thing to wear, it is usually because what you see just doesn’t excite you anymore. It could be last year’s fashion or just not as colorful as you’d like. One choice you could make is to pull it all out and march it down to your closest donation center or thrift shop and then go shopping for a new wardrobe. If that’s just a bit over the top for you or your budget, there is another route you could go - accessorize! A fresh injection of jewelry and other accessories can do wonders to a boring wardrobe. Obviously we’re not … [Read more...]