Fashion by FASHION

issue#1 May 2016

HANA TAJIMA

INSPIRATION TO THE FASHION WORLD

THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER WEAR WHILE TRAVELLING

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BEG VS OUTFIT

HOW TO MATCH YOUR HANDBAG & OUTFIT

MEGHAN TRAINOR’S FASHION LIFE BEST WEDDING GOWN FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

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EDITORIAL PAGE A

s the editor in chief, working for this magazine is not an easy thing. There is so much more to fashion than just fancy or expensive clothing. Fashion is about how you express yourself through your clothing, be it a ten dollar sandal or a five thousand dollar Louis Vuitton. These clothing will never be relevant without the sole purpose of expressing one-self. It is not about what you are wearing, it is about how and why you wear them.

SITI HAWA NURUL’AIN BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN

EDITOR IN CHIEF

ASHION needs variety of ideas to colour and cherish contents in magazine. Same goes with fashion. It was so challenging though in terms of choosing, designing and editing because as seniors for this project, it is my responsibility to make sure that everything is on track and most important is it catches attention.

NUR NAJIBAH BINTI BASORRI

EDITOR

here is a mutual bond between fashion and music. As much as people want to hear the latest music, they will definitely love to have the current insight on the fashion industry. For example, people would go crazy for Kanye’s Yeezy as much as they would when Kanye drops a single overnight. This is how powerful fashion is. It is very influential.

NOR SALEHA BINTI SAHAMIN

WRITER

always love this quote by Coco Chanel which goes ‘A girl should be two things; classy and fabulous.’ It explains enough about what fashion is. I would say that magazine and women need fashion. That is how one’s life feels complete. Never feel afraid to mix everything as it is a source of creativity.

NUR HASNIDA FAZIRA BINTI WAILI@RENGGI

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TABLE OF CONTENT EDITORIAL PAGE PAGE 1

HANA TAJIMA INSPIRATION TO THE FASHION WORLD PAGE 3

By Siti Hawa Nurul’ain binti Abdul Rahman

BAG VS OUTFIT HOW TO MATCH YOUR HANDBAG & OUTFIT PAGE 7

By Nur Hasnida Fazira binti Waili

MEGHAN TRAINOR’S FASHION LIFE PAGE 8

By Nor Saleha Binti Sahamin

THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER WEAR WHILE TRAVELLING PAGE 9

By Nur Najibah binti Basorri

TOP TEN MOST LUXURIOUS SHOES BRAND PAGE 13

By Nor Saleha Binti Sahamin

BEST WEDDING GOWN FOR YOUR BODY TYPE PAGE 15

By Nur Hasnida Fazira binti Waili FASHION

HANA TAJIMA INSPIRATION TO THE FASHION WORLD by Siti Hawa Nurul’ain binti Abd. Rahman

ana Tajima was a fashion student who studied at Somerset College of Arts and Technology. She has collaborated with Uniqlo and it was the most exciting stage of career for her. Her passion in fashion grew when she converted to Islam at the age of 17 years old as she believes in “a different take on modest fashion.” From that moment, she has helped herself to create an identity for herself through fashion by combining the Japanese and Western fashion as a nod to her heritage. Hana Tajima used to have a dream to produce a cool and comfortable hijab especially for girls who love sports. She came out with hijab innerwear headscarves and headbands that are made from breathable fabric. Her first range of hijab has become one of the

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top selling points. Besides that, she has also managed to start off with her collection on modest clothings. These include long dresses, pleated skirts and trousers that made from AIRism fabrics by UNIQLO. This material can quickly absorb and dissipate sweat. The outfits are perfect as office appropriate and casual as well. They are basically inspired by Hana Tajima’s personal taste and also focused on international appeal while keeping the concept of modest wear. Hana Tajima was amazed by the reaction shown in public. She never thought that people would be very open upon towards the idea and tolerate with different aesthetic and take on the beauty. Her inspirations are very meaningful for everyone especially for Muslim women.

How was the design processes with UNIQLO like?

Why do you want to take the hijab to the masses?

“The processes were incredibly personal. Usually, I will shut myself for couple of weeks in my studio and just dive in. I will feel like, sort of disappear from the world and enter another. After seeing the ideas are make sense to me, I will share it with my wonderful team in UNIQLO.”

“In my opinion, it is important to recognise each other on a human level because we would want to understand the variety of complexities in other life. It is also about offering a different aesthetic regardless of culture or religion and giving an alternative voice in fashion as clothing is something that we relate to. Due to that, I’m sure it could help us to find connections with each other.”

Did you face any challenges along the way? If so, how did you overcome it? “There was a day where something happen when I get back to the studio. I started draping and after four to five hours it will gone by. As soon as I explore a new thing, it will make me feel not able to stop. It’s a sort of meditation for me actually.”

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BAG versus OUTFIT

HOW TO MATCH YOUR HANDBAG & OUTFIT by Nur Hasnida Fazira binti Waili

omen getting dressed up, it is one of our chores. Sometimes, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even bother to put all together the good outfits on you especially when you are in rush. This may be influenced by womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basic knowledge about the need for a bag that serves it purpose; lots of pockets, a nice comfortable carrying mechanism, ample room and many more. Well, it is still called as fashion as there is no rule in matching and mixing the outfits and bags. However, there is an easy way to work on your over-all look that is by matchy your outfit and bag. Tips: To have a look, you have to style your outfit and handbag accordingly that is by knowing your plan or event on that particular day. Keep in mind that there are several things that you still need to consider in choosing handbag such as colour, pattern, size and shape. Generally, your bag should carry the theme of your outfit. Try

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to not match the bag and outfit identically in print or colour because it will cause clashes. Pick only one or two colours that displayed on your shoes or clothes or vice versa. Matching time! Utilitarian chic and on-the-go style For this occasion, you can put your tote handbag on with tailored trouser suits for the office or match it with a bit of glamour yet casual outfit such as tunic and skinny jeans. Plus, the shape of tote handbag is suitable for carrying paper, laptops or folders. Besides that, a bright colour tote handbag can be used as a striking addition to a smart black suit or for a shopping trip as it will help to lift up your outfit from the shadows. Fun and quirky It is more advisable to get a bright coloured and printed bag for this purpose as it is a great

choice to have fun with your outfit. A simple sling bag perhaps can goes in with a flowy skirt, a hat and a pair of booties. If you got a printed piece and printed bags on you, you can mix it similarly or complementarily in materials or tones for an easy match. A bold coloured bag with equally bold prints will make you stands out easily too. Evening wear Gorgeous faces and dress up are not enough to embrace the elegance or ooze glamour. You would probably need a clutches or tube clutches to avoid from headache of discomfort and over-sized bag as well. Clutches is always a good choice for you to show off that sexy back via a backless gown so that you can play with the style and will never go unnoticed in a crowd. A quick tip, if you put on a plain dress then match it with metallic materials or jewelled clutches.

MEGHAN TRAINOR’S

FASHIONLIFE By Nor Saleha Binti Sahamin

ongs by Meghan Trainor always capture attention of her fans. This is because they love the message that has always been emphasized in her songs that is love yourself just the way you are. She is thrilled that her confidence would inspiring the young fans. Throughout all her video clips, she loves to show off to the world what she got and what she working with. Meghan Trainor always wants to look confident. She will put on her heels and suit it with a comfortable and cute outfit whenever she wants to seek for the best in herself. Black is always her choice because it will make her feel empowering. She will put together her all-black outfit with a bold-coloured lip in order to make herself looks more powerful and confident. Her other wardrobe staples are including A-line skirts and turtlenecks. She did foster these strong style messages in her video clip entitled ‘All About The Bass’. Meghan Trainor’s started to wear a lot of pencil skirts for her video clips especially in ‘Dear Future Husband’ video because she feels that it is comfortable as if the dress is hugging the body in the most flattering way. Meghan added that circle skirt is also favourable for all types of body. “I admit that fashion thing is something new for me as I grew up in a family with only brothers that is why I never been into fashion until I’ve involved in this industry. After I’ve get exposed and learned about it, I realized that I had so much fun with fashion and experimenting. So far, my best style advice that has motivated me

the most in fashion world is you gotta wear what you love and what makes you feel confident and fearless in your skin.” Interview: Who has inspired you in fashion style? “Marilyn Monroe. I admire her because I think we have the similarity. She still looks so sexy even if she completely covered up. As for me, I do like having long sleeves but some people would be like show more skin and I will reply I can be sexy with my clothes on, just watch.” How do you find your own body confidence? “I work on that every day. Writing songs also helpful because the big part of it is saying it out loud. I will say I look good today and it always make me feel good after hearing it out loud.” Is there anyone you look up to? “Beyonce. She has curves and she loves it so much. You can see that from how she talks about them.” Have you ever dealt with negativity in social media? “I think so but I tried to not read the comments with emotion especially in Youtube. On Instagram, I will just scroll ‘em down. But whenever I feel down about the comments, my family especially my mom will always have my back.” FASHION

Sweatpants It could make you feel comfortable but hey, you look like a slob if you wearing it for travelling. Maybe you can replace this with jeans, it would be much better.

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Complicated shoes Actually, you can just wear sneakers or sandals. You won’t even need your heels because you will make other passenger waiting for you to take off the heels while in security. Plus, airports are so big and large. You will need to do a lot of walking and running to gates.

A strong fragrance Everyone love good scent but you won’t really need it especially in the plane. People might have scent allergies or your perfume is not their favourite; this may lead to discomfort.

THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER WEAR WHILE TRAVELLING Apart from safety, fashion or your style should be a key consideration when you are planning for travelling. This is because your appearance may cause offense to locals. So, it is important for you to respect the tradition of dressing while travelling abroad. So, here is a list of several things that you may leave in your closet before you get out with your suitcase. Before that, you also would want to make a research about your destination to find out what things are and aren’t applicable for your trip or vacation.

Expensive jewellery You can either bring it or leave it at home but you have to be careful because it may draw others attention as jewellery usually will set off the metal detectors.

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All-white sneakers You may bring your sneaker along but not the one with bright white in colour because it will show every speck of dirt. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look fashionable though if your sneaker got dirt. Other than that, white coloured sneaker will make your feet looks larger than it actually is.

Fanny packs Fanny packs does come in and out of fashion sometimes. Though it is lightweight and could be a practical for some people, it gives you a look of unfashionable tourist when you wear it.

Religiously immodest clothing Every country will have their religious customs and due to that, certain attire would not fit with these customs. So, it is advisable for women to avoid tank top, mini skirt and bra top while men should not wear sleeveless shirt especially when travelling in Middle Eastern countries.

Camera Taking pictures when travelling is a must but hanging the camera on your neck will make you are labelled as tourist and could be a thief. The best way to avoid this is by putting away your camera after use.

Oversized coat It is depends on your destination. If you need one, make sure you pick the suitable one. Not a coat that will eat a lot of spaces in the overhead storage compartment or in your seats.

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Louis Vuitton is a trademark of elegant, classy and excellence. That is why it is labelled as the most expensive shoes in the world. Its existence since 1854 has been awarded as the most valuable luxury brand for six years continuously that is from 2006 to 2012. So, you should start collecting your money up to $10,000 to own this branded shoe.

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MOST LUXURIOUS SHOES BRAND by Nor Saleha binti Sahamin Diamonds could be women’s best friend but shoes are always their best friend. For a pair of branded shoes, women would rather to be hungry. Usually, expensive branded shoes are considered as a mark of wealthy people as a pair of the shoes can cost about your yearly earnings. It’s normal though because those richest people would probably love to have a collection of expensive shoes. It is worth to buy at least a pair because those luxuries branded shoes have their speciality in style and quality. So, I would say that having these branded shoes is also known as an honour. You would have seen the Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities purchase these pricy shoes. They also might house their shoes in the closets that are bigger than an apartment. But how much would the top shoe collections worth? Well, let’s see from the list of top 5 luxury shoe brand.

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Manolo Blahnik, the second most expensive shoes brand in the world. You will familiar with this shoes if you have watched “Sex and the City” movie. It used to consider as the out dated shoes in 1970’s but today it is famous for its real skin of the alligator. This brand has won the Lifetime Achievement award in 2011. You can purchase it at Barneys New York for $4,600.

How can you not love Jimmy Choo’s collection? It always features excellent artistry. It is one of the best choices for the walks on red carpets. A star such as Cate Blanchett has worn it to the Academy Awards. If you are interested to have one, you can go to its outlets in many countries as it has been around since 1980’s. This collections are usually sold at $3,785.

Basically, Walter Steiger is known for its colourful, innovative and unique design. Its innovation and uniqueness are resembles by its curved heels where none of shoes designer could copy its originality. This brand was first established in New York, 1993. The price could go from $500 range to thousands.

Manolo Blahnik is known for its ground-breakingly high heels and ironic red soles. It was introduced as the most expensive shoe for its collection named Sexy Strass that is in 2013. It was also inspired by Jennifer Lopez who sang a song entitled Louboutin. To purchase, you can get it from Barneys New York at the price range of $3,095.

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Miu Miu introduced you the luxurious and stylish ankle boots with the starting price at $550 to thousand dollars. The name given is based on its distinct styles and of course from its headâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname, Miuccia Prada. This brand has won an impressive passel of young devotees from Maggie Gyllenhaal to Kirsten Dunst. To emphasize on its brand, Hailee Steinfeld was appointed to be the face of the brand.

Stuart Weitzman has its own trademark; the use of unique materials not usually used for shoemaking. Basically, the company was founded in Massachusetts but now it is manufactures in Spain. The materials that he used to include are vinyl, Lucite, cork, wallpaper and 24-karat gold. Due to that, this shoe would probably cost you $600 and more.

Gucci is famous by its name, elegant by its appearance, everyone must have known this brand. One of the many luxury shops can be found in Beverly Hills. As other branded shoes, Gucci is known for its quality and comfort. Those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop to stare at it, you can get it from the range price of $600-$800.

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Brian Atwood was made by a shoe designer named Brian Atwood as well who came from Italy. Due to his active involvement in this industry, he provides customized services for footwear. He owned a flagship store on Madison Avenue too. This brand would roughly cost you around $600 because of its superior quality and excellent craftsmanship.

Alexandra McQueen was made by a well-known shoe designer who died in 2010 due to over doze of drug, but some claimed that he was committed in suicide. He was known for his talent in making stylish and classical footwear where he has combined the 16th century design, 19th century flourishes and 21st century style. That is why the range price is from $600 and above.

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BEST WEDDING GOWN FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

by Nur Hasnida Fazira binti Waili

As a bride, you would want to look absolute with the best version of yourself on your big day. So, there you go! A quick and easy guide to break down the various wedding gown silhouettes.

Ballgown It is a ‘fairy tales’ gown! It can goes in most of body types but it would be nice on someone who has that pear shape because it can hides the lower body. It also fitted bodice and flairs at waist with a full skirt.

Mermaid For those who want to show off their curves, mermaid gown would be your perfect choice but make sure you got that slender and hourglass body types. This gown fitted on the body and flairs out close to the knee so it is not preferable for plus sizes and apples body types.

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A-Line This gown is ideal for all body types with fitted bodice through the waist and flows out to the ground as it resembles the outline of an ‘A’.

Sheath This dress has a narrow shape. From the neckline to the hem, it flows straight down. It always a perfect match for lean frame body types such as petites and hourglass. Unfortunately, it would not match the pears because it can be unflattering and accentuate extra inches.

Modified A-Line Compared with the traditional A-line, the skirt for this gown is fit to the body. It fitted on the bodice and hips, gradually flared to the hem and forming an ‘A’ shape. It suits all types of body.

Tea-Length It is ideal for all types of body as the skirt will fall in between the knee and ankle.

Trumpet The cut on this gown can be seen in between a mermaid cut and a modified A-line. It flairs at the mid-thigh and fitted through the body. This gown cannot does not look nice for pear and apple body because it accentuates the hip and stomach area. It is more ideal for women who has smaller waist.

Mini This type of gown is suitable for bananas as the skirt would fall above the knee. However, it does not suit the plus sizes.

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