TABLE OF CONTENTS 01. Our Team 02. Letter from the Editor 03. Road to the Runway 04. More than a Pretty Face 05. Designer of the Month 06. Ava Arenella Exclusive 07. Couture: A quick summary 08. SXSW 09. Spring Trends 10. Fashion Icon Timeline 11. Editorial : Grey Goose
OUR TEAM IAN MILAN Editor- In - Chief
AUTUMN ASHLEY
M. Executive Editor, Graphic Designer
CHRIS NGYUEN
Head of Production, Head Photographer
PR Emily Gossen Jocelyn Lo
Writers Andie Salazar Arianna Gazis Ayanna Estelle Jarie Maldano Lisa Siva Rachel Core
Production Batli Joselevits Roberta Izquierdo
VE I T U C E LETTER FROM THE EX EDITOR
EDITOR
bold. Bold. BOLD. It seems like lately, that word is being tossed around like Mardi Gras beads at a parade. Bold color, bold photographs, bold icons, and bold catch phrases like “Winning”. But with everyone screaming “bold” every five minutes, what happens when “bold” becomes “old”? “Winning” only lasted a week before it became just plain annoying. So I suppose the true question is how do you reinvent bold? How do you constantly keep something exciting, new, and fresh? This spring is all about reinventing the old and embracing the new. In this issue Spark covers models who do just this, in our story More Than a Pretty Face. These models are more than something to drape clothes over. They act, sing, sculpt, and create as they seek to reinvent what it means to be a model. Spark also visited the Runways, which were flooded with old trends - such as Punk, and 70’s disco- with a modern twist. Punk was softened with honeysuckle pinks and sheer fabric, and bellbottoms were made trendy with fun bright heels or wedges. This is one thing I love about Ava Arenella,(in this issue we had an exclusive interview with her) she sings old jazz but understands that we have a different audience today than we did a generation or two ago. Which brings Spark to SXSW, we know all of you music lovers are probably out there right now rocking out to music instead of reading our magazine (it’ll still be here when you get back). So we compiled a little survival guide to help you navigate this week. As you can see being bold is about more than catch phrases or bright colors. It’s about taking something, changing it, and then shocking the world with it. We at Spark are always seeking to push farther than we reached with each new issue. And we hope our stories and editorial Grey Goose do just that. Winning!
Managing Executive Editor
Below Left: Angela Saenz’s sketches and flats for her collection Angela Saenz putting some final stitches on her skirt in her first outfit. The print on the blouse behind her was digitally created.
ROAD TO THE RUNWAY PART II The design students are well on their way to the runway . With a little over a month left until the runway show, the countdown begins!
Thursday, February 10, 2011 room 211 and 241 in Gearing hall were buzzing with designers sewing last-minute finishes on garments, prepping, ironing, and patiently waiting to present their completed garment to the panel of judges.
Each one of UT’s senior design students had to present their inspiration, sketched designs and the first piece in their 3-piece collection. Judges offered the students critiques, constructive criticism, and suggestions. The panel consisted of three local Austin designers Linda Asaf of Linda Asaf Designs, Megan Summerville Lingerie Designer, and Steven DeBose, Founder & Creative Director Kirin
Clothes. The students’ designs ranged from steam punk inspired collection, to fabric with custom digital prints, to vintage inspired, and rugged menswear. The skill, innovation, and fresh looks truly show how hard these students are working to present a complete and runway ready collection. In March the students will complete their final two looks in their collection and then the whirlwind of fashion show preparations will begin. Make sure you mark your calendars for April 21st to see all these amazing students’ designs! Left page:Kalgari Ferris’s steam punk inspired jacket &Britni Whittington placing her garment on mannequin. Right Page: Crystal Colmenero &Colton Gonzales presenting garments to the judges.
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MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE Since the 1930s, models have struggled with the misconception that they are silent stick figures on which clothes are draped. It’s no surprise, then, that everyone, from Lisa Fonssagrives to Tyra Banks has sought to add an extra occupation. The most successful modelslash-somethings are the ones who are able to channel their creative energy while remaining true to the personality that made them famous.
Lisa Fonssagrives (1911-1992) Model/Dancer/Designer/Sculptor If you want any type of survey of models, past to present, you have to begin with Fonssagrives. Today’s fashionistas may be more familiar with names like Gisele Bundchen and Kate Moss, but it’s due to this 1930s Swedish stunner that we even associate models with more than just faces. A supermodel before the term was invented, Fonssagrives was the first to become a household name. Prior to her era, models were simply voiceless mannequins, shut up in couture houses. Instead, Fonssagrives became known for her grace and poise, no doubt products of her dance training. Her big break came in 1936, when she was shot for French Vogue, but the most iconic image of Fonssagrives
was taken by Erwin Blumenfeld for Vogue, May 1939. Her dancer’s training is evident as Fonssagrives effortlessly hangs off the side of the Eiffel tower, an image that perhaps inspired Marion Cotillard’s campaigns for Dior. Fonssagrives famously said, “It is always the dress; it is never, never the girl. I’m just a good clothes hanger,” but in this picture and in her life beyond modeling, we think the spotlight was on the woman with a passion for art, no matter what she was wearing. In fact, Fonssagrives was a jack of all trades – and a master of quite a few of them: she stopped modeling in the mid-1950s, designed clothes, including a line of leisure wear for Lord & Taylor, and became a respected sculptor in the 1960s. Her creations in marble, bronze, and fiberglass are represented in Manhattan’s Marlborough Gallery. This from the woman who called herself a mere clothes hanger.
Lauren Hutton (1944-present) Model/Actress Lauren Hutton is something of a cautionary tale for other aspiring model/actresses. As a model, Hutton is unquestionably a legend of the 1970s. Beside her 25 Vogue covers, Hutton is most notable for becoming the new, million-dollar model when she negotiated an unprecedented exclusive contract with Revlon. Today, exclusives – particularly the coveted Prada contract – are industry standards, and the models who acquire them have Lauren Hutton to thank. However, this incredible, milliondollar face did not translate as well onto the screen. She made her film debut in 1968’s Paper Lion and continued with a somewhat successful performance in American Gigolo. After that, however, she appeared in second-rate movies that had the fashion industry wishing she had remained on the catwalk. Despite a lackluster acting career, Lauren Hutton has left an indelible mark on the modeling industry. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then models today are constantly paying homage to the first supermodel. Her unforgettable smile can be seen in the latest slew of gap-toothed models, including the likes of Lara Stone, Georgia May Jagger, Ashley Smith, and Lindsey Wixon.
Twiggy (1949-present) Model/Actress/Singer/Television Personality There are few models who have so typified an age as Twiggy did the sixties. Emerging onto a scene in which new designers like Ossie Clark and Barbara Hulanicki sought to create fun, vibrant pieces for a younger audience, Twiggy’s waifish, ingénue look won the model the title of “The Face of ’66,” according to the Daily Express. In 1967, she appeared on the covers of British and French Vogue, in addition to gracing the front of American Vogue three times in a single year. Surprisingly, Twiggy retired after just four years of an explosive modeling career, but not with a white flag. Twiggy emerged form the modeling industry with her reputation intact and turned to the
stage in pantomimes and musicals. The title of model-turnedactress is today viewed with some contempt, but Twiggy defied the stereotype with an acting and singing career as meteoric as her modeling one. Twiggy made a debut made her film debut in 1971 in the movie The Boy Friend, for which she received two Golden Globes for Best Actress and Most Promising Newcomer. She also began her career on Broadway with her performance in the musical My One and Only, which earned her a Tony nomination. Twiggy is currently a supporter of animal welfare and breast cancer research groups. Whether on the screen, stage, or runway, Twiggy has admirably remained not only relevant but also iconic for the past forty years.
Carol Alt (1960-present) Model/Actress/Philanthropist/ Raw Food Guru Carol Alt was discovered while waiting tables, Alt leapt to fame with a Harper’s Bazaar cover in 1980 and a Sports Illustrated cover two years later. Over the course of her modeling career, she has graced over 700 magazine covers, becoming the ubiquitous face of the decade. In fact, LIFE deemed Alt the “Next Million Dollar Face” in 1980. Unlike Lauren Hutton, Carol Alt made a smooth transition into an acting career when she was chosen to perform the role of Ursula in a 1985 production of Sweet Charity. And just to make sure that the world knew this was no brief publicity stunt, Alt won the title of “Best New Actress” Moda and Telegatto. Alt nevertheless did not abandon modeling and was awarded “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” by Playboy. In 2004, Carol Alt published a bestselling health book entitled Eating in the Raw, which heralded the innovative raw food diet well before the movement took off a few years later. Alt also founded the Tony Alt Memorial Foundation, which funds higher education for young adults.
Christy Turlington (1969-present) Model/Yogi/Businesswoman/Desig ner/Philanthropis Discovered while horseback-riding in 1982, Turlington exploded onto the scene when she stared in Duran Duran’s video “Notorious” four years later. Legendary photographer Steven Meisel began booking Turlington regularly, alongside Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista, and the fashion industry quickly added the prefix “super” to her job description. Among her many other campaigns and spreads, Turlington was the face of Chloe in 2006 and appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris in October 2008 as well as Vogue Italia in July 2010. After a whirlwind modeling career, Turlington astonishingly left the industry in 1994 to pursue her studies at NYU, and Yoga. After nearly a decade of studying the ancient practice, Turlington launched Nuala, a yoga-inspired clothing line as well as a skin-care collection and published a book called Living Yoga: Creating a Life Practice. Currently, she is also an ambassador for the organization CARE, dedicated to fighting global poverty. Let it be known that the model is still super, as Vogue declared in 2006 with the “Return of the Supermodel.” In an industry that seems to discard girls before they reach the third decade, Christy Turlington has managed to flourish with grace and dignity.
Tyra Banks (1973) Model/Singer/Actress/Television Personality/Professional Smizer Despite the fashion industry’s reluctance to allow the title of “supermodel” to circulate today, if anyone deserves it, it would have to be the (in)famous Tyra Banks. Say the name to anyone, even to a taxi driver who doesn’t know the difference between Alexander Wang and Alexander McQueen, and they’re guaranteed to know the famously curvy and outspoken television personality. Her success as a model is clear: signed by Elite as a senior in high school, Tyra booked 25 shows her first season, a record broken only by the likes of Karlie Kloss. Of course, Tyra notably paved the way for nonCaucasian models with her covers of Sports Illustrated and GQ – both firsts for black women.
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However, Tyra is probably best known for America’s Next Top Modeling, which she launched over seven years ago. At the same time, her incredible successes have been accompanied by equally stunning failures, such as her track, “Shake Ya Body.” Released in 2004 and then mercifully forgotten, the song is three and a half minutes of Tyra belting like an untrained Beyonce. This one would have been better left off the airways. It must be admitted that Tyra is as much mocked as she is admired – who doesn’t remember her screaming fit during cycle 4? – but at the same time, Tyra has created a multimillion dollar enterprise, a legacy, and blazed a few paths along the way. She founded the Tyra Banks Scholarship to fund African-American girls to attend her private school alma mater, launched TZONE to encourage independence nad selfesteem in young women, was awarded a Daytime Emmy for her talk show, and named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the World. Not to mention that Tyra Banks has also enriched our vocabularies with the words “fierce” and “smize.”
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Sparkiness: France awarded Gaultier the title of Chevalier, one of France's highest honors. In 1999, Hermès bought 35 percent of the Jean-Paul Gaultier company, and later hired him as head of Hermès Womenswear. He co-hosted Eurotrash in the ‘90s, one of the UK's longest running late-night entertainment shows.
Education: Gaultier did not attend a traditional design school, rather he learned through experience, creating clothes for his mother and grandmother. He first designed for the Pierre Cardin fashion house at age 18, and later for the couture houses of Jacques Esterel and Jean Patou, before producing his own line at age 24.
Born: Jean-Paul Gaultier was born April 24, 1952, in Paris, France.
Memorable Collection: First Haute Couture collection titled “Gaultier Paris” in 1997. He presented couture for the first time and included men as well as women‘s designs. “Whether it's a collection covered in camouflage print or David Beckham in a sarong, he knows how to have the last laugh”-British Vogue.
Legacy: He led the way for innerwear as outerwear with the notorious conical bra worn by Madonna on her Blonde Ambition Tour in 1990. Also popularized the navy-and-white striped Breton fisherman shirt. The world knows him as a master tailor of tuxedos and leather.
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Ava Arenelle’s style took my breath away as soon as she came in. She confidently walked in with her form fitting black dress and black pumps and you could say I felt a little underdressed for the interview. We ordered off the Dolce Vita menu, sat down and began the interview. Well underway during the interview I could clearly see her passion for Jazz was something that could be contagious, I almost felt like going back home downloading as much Coltrane and Dave Brubeck as I possibly could. I felt like I should be on a stage with my band wearing a beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent gown. I felt like time traveling. Her love of fashion is something that no ordinary person withholds, she is not just a person putting on a show, she is juts living her life.
Q: You debuted during Austin’s Fashion Week, how did that feel like?
A: It was fun and exciting! Clothes is another one of my passions, you could kind of say that Jazz is an excuse to wear the types of dresses that I do. It’s a great perk.
Q: How does your style correlate with the type of music that you sing?
A: It is very vintage, I worked at Cupid’s Closet here in Austin, and they would include very high-end vintage dresses. I learned very much about style from working there and I just came to realize that you have to find what works for you.
Q: What inspired you to start singing the beautiful art that is Jazz?
A: It started really when I was a kid, but it was really when I started going to the University of North Texas that I really got into it. I mean I still majored in English, but Jazz was something that I still had a passion for. When I grew up I listened to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and one of my major influences Blossom Dearie. I just think her style of singing resembles almost a flower; it just came from within and grew.
Q: Do you venture into different styles when you perform? A: It definitely does depend on the event that I am performing at, whether I am performing outside or I am at a Spring Wedding. You have to realize what you can and cannot get away with, almost like a trial and error.
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Q: If you could go back into any style era, which one would it be?
Q: What is one piece of clothing that just makes you feel “like you”?
A: I would say the early 60’s where there was a mix of the puffy 50’s dresses and kind of the “Madmen” style. And preferably in France of course.
A: It was actually a dress that I found at Buffalo Exchange. It is all black with an almost translucent top but it has this heart shaped cut to it with a circle skirt. Its more about the confidence when you are singing and I definitely always look for things that compliment the female body.
Q: They say “Fashions fade [but] style is eternal,” how would you describe your personal style? A: It is very classical, vintage but not too vintage. I always want to keep a balance. I definitely do not want to look like a costume.
Q: Do you have any favorite spring trends? A: I absolutely love stripes and big bold colors! Just the big chunks that you can find. Also the ballerina cuts and the lace dresses.
Q: Can you relate your style to any celebrity? A: I would say Michelle Williams is a celebrity inspiration but Stacey Kent is definitely one of my biggest. She is one of the reasons as to why I cut my hair short. .
SPRING COUTURE 2011
Elie Saab – Elie Saab’s couture gowns seem to have been designed to live on the red carpet. They epitomize what a classic gown should be: simple, beautiful, and enhance the beauty of the wearer. We wouldn’t be surprised if we see one of these gowns at the Oscars.
Chanel – Karl Lagerfeld has done it again (not that we doubted him for a second). Artist Marie Laurencin was Lagerfeld’s inspiration behind his spring couture line. Every piece that was sent down the runway had such a delicate air to it. Classic Chanel.
Jean Paul Gaultier – Style.com reviewed Mr. Gaultier’s show stating, “ something magical happened on Gaultier’s catwalk today. A living legend got his mojo back.” From sky high Mohawks to punk attitude inspired outfits called “I am an Anarchist” Jean Paul Gaultier embodied couture’s Dégradé in a very glamorous manner.
Christian Dior - John Galliano’s line for Dior this spring was inspired by the great fashion illustrator Rene Gruau who is famous for many of his Dior ad illustrations. With the 1950’s silhouettes, the small waists and voluminous skirts and dresses this collection paid homage to Christian Dior’s famous “new look” of the post WWII era.
Alexis Mabille – Another line of delicate pieces graced then runway in the Alexis Mabille show. Gowns in crisp white and primary red, blue, and green floated down the runway. Style.com Tim Blanks described Mabille’s garments as also having it’s own bit of drama towards the end of the show, “ ...It was the kind of racy transformation you imagine France’s First Lady, a Mabille fan, would be happy to make.”
Givenchy – People haven’t stopped buzzing about Givenchy’s spring collection and his all Asian model casting. Delicate fabrics, feather, and soft pastel shades covered the models. The zipper pulls were even small birds. The backs of these gowns were just as, or even more, stunning than the front with brightly hued appliquésel.
Armani Prive – Giorgio Armani said that he was inspired by the gleam of gemstones for this collection, according the Style. com. While the line looked very futuristic, the silhouettes, and separates shown by Armani were really quite classic.
Bouchra Jarrar – Asymmetrical could be one word that would describe Bouchra Jarrar’s spring couture collection. Garments in muted colors and rich fabrics paraded down the runway while a few dresses in white and red trickled through. The way she works with lines and her tailoring are truly stunning.
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Valentino – Valentino’s line is another example of a couture collection that seemed so delicate, one might be afraid to touch it. The duo behind Valentino’s couture collection Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri, brought us one of the most pulchritudinous lines of spring couture. From the beautiful dainty fabrics, to the silhouettes, and the amazing models, Valentino nailed it.
As March rolls around, the city is buzzing in anticipation of its next big festival, SXSW. The chaos of this festival can be hard to maneuĥ ver, though, so Spark has compiled a list of useful SXSW survival tips, as well as some bands to check out.
TIPS
This is basic survival stuff!
1. First and foremost, know your options for attending events. The badges and passes are pricey. For those of us on a more realistic budget, there are a lot of free shows around the city throughout the week. ĥ For a list, check out: http:// showlistaustin.com. And if you love live music, make this web site your bible all year round.
2. If, however, that band you’re dying to see isn’t playing a free show, it isn’t hopeless. For many showcases, my experi ence has proven that if you show up early and wait outside the venue doors, they will let
3.Austin lives up to its reputa ĥ tion during this festival, as mu sic is EVERYWHERE. Nearly every kind of business, from the obvious music venues like An ĥ tone’s to restaurants like Home Slice Pizza and retail stores like
ĥ for the usual price of a concert.
become venues for shows. If time on your hands, just take ĥ a walk down South Congress Av enue and you’re guaranteed to encounter a variety of bands.
4. Should you see a member of your favorite group, don’t hesitate to stop them, talk to them and get a picture. You’ll love having that picture to look back on, they won’t care and they’ll also most likely be drunk and potentially willing to invite you to an after-party with them. Awesome. 5.With the large numbers of foreign visitors in town, there’s a chance that a cute Brit may stop you and ask where the red boxes with the pay phones are. Well, pay phones are extremely difficult to locate in Austin, but helping them find one could be a great way to break the ice.
6.In addition to the music, film and interactive conferences, a new addition to the SXSW offerings this year is Style X, which is pronounced as “Style By.” For the first time, fashion is taking its place as a recognized portion of this famous event. The timing is appropriate, considering the recent surge of growth in the Austin fashion scene, and it represents a huge step in the industry’s continued development. This new segment of SXSW includes a retail showcase featuring local designers, as well as others from around the country. Multiple runway shows are planned and merchandise will be sold. 7. Even though Style X is kicking off its maiden voyage this year, fashion has always been a key element of SXSW. So keep your eyes peeled for killer new style tricks on the street to make your own.
While we hate to bring back memories of your high school yearbook, in order to help you wade through the never-ending list of showcases here are some band superlatives that you may find interesting. (Don’t worry, Cutest Couple and Most School Spirited didn’t make the list.)
1. The One Hit Wonders: Now we’re not saying they don’t have a plenty of other great songs, but chances are you haven’t heard them. Benny Benassi and Marcy Playground. Benny Benassi’s “Satisfaction” launched his worldwide success, earning him a grammy and the title of most popular DJ’s in the world. Marcy Playground was brought into the mainstream eye by “Sex and Candy,” and made it to the top 10 on the US Billboard singles chart.
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5.With the large numbers of foreign visitors in town, there’s a chance that a cute Brit may stop you and ask where the red boxes with the pay phones are. Well, pay phones are extremely diffiĥ cult to locate in Austin, but helping them find one could be a great way to break the ice.
4. The Austin Natives: The Octopus Project. This uniquely named experimental, indietronica band hails from the home of SXSW. They have played the festival before, as well as performed numerous shows around Austin, and have gained a large fan-base in the city. When it comes to showing local bands some love, they’ve got plenty.
6. The Band With a New Sound: The Cold War Kids. It’s true, SXSW is a great opportunity to become acquainted with awesome new bands. But in some cases, it can also be an opportunity to witness the evolution of bands you already love. With the release of The Cold War Kids’ most recent album, critics have been buzzing about how different their sound is. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the bolder, edgy new sound of their latest tunes, you can do so in person come March.
8. The Resident Rapper: Chalie Boy. While SXSW largely features up-and-coming indie bands, there really is something for everyone to be found on its schedule. This Southern rapper, who you probably know from his breakout hit, “I Look Good,” is representing his genre at this year’s festival and bringing even more variety to the stages.
5. The Most Multicultural: DeVotchKa. If you’re looking for a band with a unique sound, this is one you should definitely check out. The four members of DeVotchKa play a wide variety of instruments and fuse the sounds of Romani, Greek, Slavic, Bolero and Mariachi music with the fundamentals of punk and folk. They have gone on worldwide tours, performed at Bonnaroo and recorded Grammy-nominated music for the soundtrack of Little Miss Sunshine.
7. The Trio You Didn’t Know Were Still Around: Hanson. Everybody who grew up in the 90’s remembers “MMMBop” as a defining song of their generation, along with The Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” and the Backstreet Boys’ “Bye, Bye, Bye.” But who knew they were still producing music? If you’re curious how this pop band sounds all grown up, you can check them out as a showcase this year.
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PUNK
Pairing essential everyday suits with chain-linked belts and studded blazers that could easily be considered deadly weapons. Gucci’s collection exuded aggressiveness, yet sensuality; it was the collection for a woman who was beautiful and soft but tough enough to kick butt when need be. Think Hell’s Angel meets Victoria’s Secret Angel. Balmain did not stray behind picking up on the destructive aura that is punk. It is evident when we look at Balmain’s chlorine-damaged jeans that they were not shooting for perfection, yet they skillfully managed to look back and remember who the Sex Pistols or The Ramones where. This trend can easily help transform anything glitzy into rock chic.
One of the biggest trends of Spring 2011 will be the revival of punk. One designer that seemed to be enamoured of this culture was Jean-Paul Gaultier. It is almost as if he took a piece from Joan Jett’s closet and created his spring line. It is that in-your-face attitude that Punk Fashion attributes to that makes it so appealing whether if its the daring sex appeal of pairing a delicate lace shirt(which is another trend this Spring) with a distressed leather jacket, or Wearing scuffed Doc Martens with an evening gown. Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini also took a stab at the punk-rock scene.
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If you are looking to go for a more playful look this spring you can always opt for the disco-effect. Designers ranging from Marc Jacobs to Celine have introduced bright colored hues in their spring lines. Strong purples with lucrative oranges have seemed to withstand the test of time. This season explore how well bold color can play with the tone of your skin.
DISCO/ 70s
Disco opts for fun daytime looks without trying too hard. We saw more prints in Prada, Gareth Pugh and McQueen.The dresses are rather flamboyant, but at the same time could transcend to a nighttime look with a cute pair of stilettos. Another trend that goes hand-in-hand with the seventies is the bell-bottom jean. You know the ones that Rachel Zoe seems to be in love with. Its goodbye to the skinny jean and hello wide-legged pants, pair these jeans with some platform heels and it will give the illusion to longer legs. It still attains all the qualities of a riveting era, but with our modern twist of course. This trend will certainly have vintage shops cleaned out.
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Halston Prada Celine
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While many of the trends this season are sanguine and bold, this trend is a little more on the “conservative” side. Once coveted as the sexiest body part of a woman, the leg is now going on intermission. Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel calflength dresses swept the runways this season, however, the much needed risqué aspect of any design was not left behind.
Ladylike Most designers went with wild prints, some designers opted for inviting royal blues, while others were seduced into using sheer fabric in their garments. Valentino’s classically structured shoulders brought the attention to the upper-area of the body, while the sheerness of the dress averted the audience to the overall silhouette of the woman’s body. Dolce& Gabbana’s finale dress used a very opaque halter that showed the curvature of the model who wore the dress. The top layer of embroidered sheer fabric created a flow and comfort sought by women. It was classy and practical.
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Valentino YSL
D&G Proenza Giorgio Armani
Afraid of going too crazy with color this season? Don’t worry this spring you can downplay those wide legged pants by keeping it very minimalistic. The trend of “less is more” is one of the easiest trends to follow! With Celine being one of the strongest advocators we can finally be inspired to keep it simple and chic. The minimalist look will make you feel like a million dollars without having to break
Minimalist
bank, it gives you the confidence to rock what you have on without any bold colors or prints. Your widelegged pants could be a break from all the skinnies or jeggings you bought last season, but you don’t necessarily have to break out the disco ball. Christian Cota was a strong example of keeping it very simple pairing his designs with empowering blazers but still keeping it very feminine. His version of the wide-legged pant was not to make a woman feel like she had to resort to platform shoes but to keep that sexiness without feeling so flamboyant.
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1940 Ginger Rogers played in 73 films. Most of them opposite the dashing Fred Astaire.
1960 1950 - 1960 Marilyn Monroe Enough said.
Sean Connery brought the dangerous, sexy, bad boy image to life by being the first of many actors to play the cult icon, James Bond. Men still look to his confidence and sleek suits for inspiration.
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1960 Audrey Hepburn , This actress made the little black dress trendy .She wore Givenchy practically all the time, both on and off the big screen. A longtime friend, she became the muse for many of his designs.
1960 One of the most iconic chic rockers to date, Janis Joplin embodied the 60s style. in 1995 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, and in 2005 she was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award!
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Bob Dylan, need I say More.
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Mick Jagger is probably the most iconic male sex symbols of rock and pop culture. Interesting fact: On 12 December 2003, he was knighted by the Prince of Wales for Services to Music! Sir Mick Jagger. Ok i’ll buy it.
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Paul Newman is probably one of, if not the most, iconic men of our culture. His best accessories were probably ciggarettes and beer. His style is a legacy and has inspired clothing carried in stores like J.Crew.
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Named Posh Spice for her designer clothes and refined nature, Victoria Beckham’s style has always been one to emulate.She has walked the runway in London Fashion week and Milan Fashion week, acted as embassador for Dolce and Gabbana, designed her own line, won “Woman of the year” etc. etc. Summary: VB= Awesome.
1980 Madonna! This woman has sparked so many trends and styles it’s hard to follow. She is an ever-changing, pop culture icon who will always have a new look and image to share with the world.
1970 This sorely missed, Charlie’s Angel and iconic bombshell exemplified California-carefree style. Her style was popular throughout the 70s as men and women alike ran to get her haircut. Her famous red swimsuit, featured on her 1976 poster was donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH) on 2 February 2011.