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1/24/2013

LOVE: Prabal Gurung for Target

I'm not promoting for Target, I genuinely think this collection is great.

Prabal Gurung is a Nepalese American Fashion Designer. He launched his first fashion show back in February 2009. His style is usually pretty, classy women's wear, but with his modern twist to it. Even though they are a bit more simple, with less prints and patterns, they are intricately constructed that makes his past collection edgy and stand out from the crowd.

So how will it look if Prabal Gurung collaborate with Target? I am assuming that since there is a certain price range for Target, Gurung will have to use more affordable resources than he is used to. How will the collaboration turns out with this limitation?

It turns out to be AWESOME!

Look at these patterns, and prints! The boldness and lightness of these looks are perfect for the upcoming spring and summer!

My favorite looks are Look 2 for its versatility Look 5's shorts' fun-ness, Look 7 for its edgy and spunkiness, Look 8 for its edgy femininity, and Look 9 for its sexiness.

The general Price range from around 15 to 35, with occasional items such as leather jacket or blazers that cost more than 40 bucks. In general, a pretty good deal for such a high-fashion, ready-to-wear looks.

Below are the selected looks from the collection.

This collection will be released on February 10th!! Be Pumped!! It's released limitedly so be prepared to snatch some clothes!!

Love - Collaboration with Target

LOVE - Look 1

LOVE - Look 2

Love - Look 3

LOVE - Look 4

LOVE - Look 5

LOVE - Look 6

LOVE - Look 7

Love - Look 8

LOVE - Look 9

Source:

Prabal Gurung Official

1/23/2013

Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2013: Transparently Sophisitcated

And not to mention... SEXY!

In my last post where Karl Lagerfeld designed things that are outrageous and dreamlike. Instead of going with the crazy route, Elie Saab stayed with simple elegance, restrained elaboration, and intricate craftsmanship for this collection.

The runway happened today in Paris.

This collection is majestic. It is coherent. It is wonderful throughout. I really loved it.

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture reminds me of the dancer in Ancient Egypt, where they wear transparent dresses/shawls. The victorian embroidery adds sophistication to all of the looks.

What do you think of this collection??

Below are selected photos of the runway show:

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 1

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 2

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 3

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 4

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 5

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 6

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 7

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 8

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 9

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 10

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 11

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 12

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 13

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 14

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 15

Elie Saab's Spring 2013 Couture - Look 16

Elie Saab!

Highlight Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013 Day 3

Day 3! Let's check it out!

Elie Saab was mentioned earlier, so go see my review for him there!

Jean Paul Gaultier. This collection is a gypsy and Indian fusion. Some hit and miss, but generally coherent collection.

Jean Paul Gaultier - Spring 2013 Couture

YiQing Yin is a Chinese-French designer. Her design usually has reference to all of the places she travelled. This collection is inspired by a Russian sculptor, Naum Gabo.

YiQing Yin - Spring 2013 Couture

YiQing Yin - Spring 2013 Couture
Look 10 and 11 reminds me of blood inside the veins of humans.

YiQing Yin - Spring 2013 Couture
The grand Finale!

Valentino

Valentino - Spring 2013 Couture

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela - Spring 2013 Couture

Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2013: Feathery, Lacey, Flowery

Couture fashion: Outrageous, mysterious, and... weird! But a good type of weird, the type you would think that you are in a dreamland where humans have beaks and rabbits are our evil overlords. The world is upside down and trust me, it's a good thing.

Check out the feathers on these girls!

Chanel's Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection happened yesterday in Paris, and it was exactly on par with what I was saying. The vibe of the show reminded me a bit of Tim Burton and these looks may be perfect for his future films that features a crazy bird woman who likes to stick feathers in her head. Who knows?

So who is the crazy mastermind behind this collection?

Karl Lagerfeld, the designer of this collection, arranged real trees into the show. His inspiration was something unworldly and romantic. The tone of the show slowly went from white vintage woven jacket, to a darker ensemble, then outrageous patterns and prints, and lastly 4 white, long gowns.

I have mix feelings for this collection. I was enthusiastic with the first look of the collection. The white jackets were so beautiful. The white and black showed the ghostly romantic aura of the collection and I really loved it. The design of the runway compliments the collection perfectly, which reminds me of Giselle (the ballet show). The foresty background and the white dresses on the models juxtapose to Giselle and all of the brokenhearted girls dancing in the forest when they're awakened by the night.

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 1

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 2

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 3
(I secretly rejoiced that Karl had this Asian model, they are such rare species nowadays - Xiao Wen Ju, IMG)

but as I go through the runway photos, My love slowly diminished. I really didn't like the pattern and prints part of the show. They look like those frumpy and unappealing wallpapers on old town houses. I felt like as if the young girls that danced around the forest in Giselle suddenly turned into middle aged women who are trying to sweep the floor or something. Generally, the show was not coherent.

Granted, the way they were created was very elaborate and detailed work (embroidered looks), but the result was just not flattering.

Below are some of the examples I am giving for the old lady part.

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 4

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 5
(I mean, I understand its Haute Coutre, but seriously? that jacket is like what you wear to go hiking, but pink)

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 6

However, the finale really redeemed itself, with the four stunning, fantastical, beautifully loony white gowns.

Couture Spring 2013 - Look 7

Couture - Look 8
(This is what the twins in Shinning will look like when they grow up right?)

The last look may be Karl's opinion and voice towards same sex marriage. I mean, how can you say that two angelic looking girls standing side by side is "disgusting" and "evil"? Why is same sex marriage such a bad thing? (But this is another topic).

Karl Lagerfeld Everybody!

So what do you think about the Chanel Couture Spring 2013?

Original - Cubism Font

WRZ Original is a category where I create my own stuff and showcase it here!

Typography is an art form that is very important to this era. With many advertisements and promotional materials, the right font can convey the right message to attract attention.

Typography has always been a big part of the arts I've created.

This time, I decided to mix it up and instead of creating font that compliments the art, why not create fonts that ARE art?

This font is called "cubism". It is exactly like it sounds. Cubism art in its font form. This is my homage to Picasso and the Cubism Movement. I don't have a download source yet since I haven't turn it into the right document form yet, but I can always do that later.

So what do you think? Do you like it? Please leave comments below!!

1/22/2013

Shopping Cheap - Timo Weiland

Shopping Cheap is to provide shoppers who doesn't have enough money to buy the original look a cheaper alternative. Each garment is below $50

You like the look of Timo Weiland? You like the style? You want to wear the look but you don't have the money to buy it? Well, here's the alternative!!

This is the guide to the previous posting. I created 4 different alternatives for the four looks. Enjoy!

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