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Fashion is a term used interchangeably to describe the creation ofclothing,footwear,accessories,cosmetics, andjewellery of different culturalaesthetics and their mix and match intooutfits that depict distinctive ways of dressing (styles andtrends) as signifiers ofsocial status,self-expression, and group belonging. As a multifaceted term, fashion describes anindustry,designs,aesthetics, and trends.
The term 'fashion' originates from the Latin word 'Facere,' which means 'to make,' and describes the manufacturing, mixing, and wearing of outfits adorned with specific cultural aesthetics, patterns,motifs, shapes, and cuts, allowing people to showcase their group belongings, values, meanings, beliefs, and ways of life. Given the rise in mass production ofcommodities and clothing at lower prices and global reach, reducingfashion's environmental impact and improvingsustainability has become an urgent issue among politicians, brands, and consumers. (Full article...)
Raf Jan Simons (Dutch pronunciation:[rɑfˈsimɔns]; born 12 January 1968) is a Belgianfashion designer. Beginning in furniture design, Simons launched his own menswear label in 1995. He wascreative director atJil Sander (2005–2012),Christian Dior (2012–2015), andCalvin Klein (2016–2018). As of 1 April 2020, he is the co-creative director ofPrada, in partnership withMiuccia Prada. (Full article...)
Aball gown,ballgown orgown is a type ofevening gown worn to a ball or a formal event. Most versions are cut off the shoulder with a lowdécolletage, exposed arms, and longbouffant styled skirts. Such gowns are typically worn withopera-length white gloves, vintage jewelry or couture, and astole (a formal shawl in expensive fabric),cape, orcloak in lieu of a coat. Where "state decorations" are to be worn, they are on a bow pinned to the chest, and married women wear atiara if they have one. Although synthetic fabrics are now sometimes used, the most common fabrics aresatin,silk,taffeta andvelvet with trimmings oflace,pearls,sequins,embroidery,ruffles, ribbons,rosettes andruching. (Full article...)
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A photo of twomaiko (apprenticegeisha), with the typicalmake-up clearly visible, leaving portions of thenape uncovered. This is done to accentuate what is a traditionallyerotic area. The white face make-up is supposed to resemble amask, and a line of bare skin around thehairline helps create that illusion. Established geisha generally wear full white face makeup characteristic of maiko only during special performances.
Giles David Deacon (born 14 December 1969) is a Britishfashion designer, illustrator,creative director and founder of Giles Deacon group, a fashion enterprise. Deacon joined theParis Fashion Week in 2016. Deacon has been known to challenge the traditional ideas ofwomenswear and often uses wild prints and pop culture references in his designs. Deacon was employed by the fashion housesBottega Veneta andGucci, before founding his own label, GILES, in 2003. He launched his first collection for GILES at the 2004London Fashion Week and was named "Best New Designer" at the British Fashion Awards. Deacon's designs have been met with critical acclaim and have sparked a renewed interest in London fashion. Having become one of the fashion industry's most fêted figures, Deacon was named British Fashion Designer of the Year in 2006 and was awarded the French ANDAM Fashion Award's Grand Prix in 2009.
He was creative director of French fashion houseUngaro from April 2010 until September 2011. Deacon also became known for his multiple collaborations, illustrations and ink drawings. After placing his ready-to-wear line on hiatus, he launched his first couture collection in 2016 in Paris and continues to make one-off pieces for clients. He was appointed design director of luxury leather goods brandAspinal of London in 2018, following a successful collaboration. Deacon moved into interior design in 2020, after teaming up with luxury linens brand Peter Reed andMatches Fashion. He has since collaborated with British design company Sanderson on a range of wallpaper and fabrics. Deacon succeededSimon Holloway as creative director ofJames Purdey & Sons in 2024. (Full article...)
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