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214 magazine X’mas Issue 2011
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They say christmas is the most lovely holiday through the year, its a special time for friends, family and lovers. The topshop 214 christmas/ new year issue11 will show you the best hint of what to wear and how to celebrate this shimmer and shine season. Here’s to the end of the year, now enjoy the view...
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Contributors_
LIGHTING ASSISTANT_ DANIEL TENG EDITOR JOURNALIST PHOTOGRAPHER STYLING AND MAKE U P_ WAN TING HUANG
TS: What music are you listening to at the moment? DT: Lounge music, drum & bass TS: Name three favorite items in your wardrobe DT: Leather jacket by replay, HOODED DUFFLE-COAT by the Kooples, cardigan by ZARA TS: Describe your perfect day DT: Eating delicious foods during a wonderful strip under sunshine without any pressure, only relief! TS: What’s the favorite thing u like about xmas?! DT: Boxing Day!!! Absolutely!
STYLE ASSISTANT_ KATIE WU TS:What music are you listening to at the moment? KW: Not playing any music at the moment TS:Name three favorite items in your wardrobe KW: Scarf , shoes and my shirt top! TS: Describe your perfect day KW: Sitting under big sunshine and having a cup of coffee with several books, have a wonderful movie in the evening to made my perfect day. TS: The person who has influenced you the most KW: Steve jobs TS: What’s the favorite thing u like about xmas?! KW: Christmas and the whole atmosphere!!
MAKEUP ASSISTANT_ TAMMY LIN TS: What music are you listening to at the moment? TL: 311 - Amber TS: Name three favorite items in your wardrobe TL: tight, topshop clothes, hollister jacket TS: Describe your perfect day TL: Wake up early, go shopping with friends or boyfriend, hv dinner with parents then watch movie at home TS: The person who has influenced you the most TL: Mummy TS: What’s the favorite thing u like about xmas?! TL: The happiness and joyous atmosphere
MODEL_ RUTH HILTON, a 23 years old,
graduated MA student from the Northumbria universtiy. ‘‘ Someday I would love to go visit Taiwan!’’ says Ruth when I first met her, with her doll eyes and sweet smile. Ruth was fun, easy-going and Amazing!xxx TS: What music are you listening to at the moment? RH: I listen to a bit of everything really.. at the moment maybe the xx, and a friend passed on albums from Sara bareilles and one republic which I love! TS: Name three favorite items in your wardrobe RH: Difficult to pick favourites but..A floral blouse from h&m which was bargain of the year and goes with everything! A pair of black suede heels from dune, I love them too much but they’re getting old and a sequin silver waistcoat I feel like I’m from the 70’s when I wear it TS: Describe your perfect day RH: Beautiful sunny warm day, wake up at 10am and have dippy eggs for breakfast with my boyfriend then spend the day at druridge bay my favourite place it’s a quiet country park by the sea, then maybe dinner at my favourite restaurant and night in with a good DVD. TS: The person who has influenced you the most RH: Not one person but two really, my parents. They’re amazing people who have taught me so much xx TS: What’s the favorite thing u like about xmas?! RH: Lots of family time to catch up, eating too much food and playing silly games!
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Rihanna ‘s first clothing design for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani underwears.
New brand shop in London, Three floor check out threefloorfashion.com The Twilight Dress ELLA ALEXANDER It’s bound to be one of the most copied wedding dresses of the year; the Twilight bridal gown has finally been unveiled. It took designer Carolina Herrera, and four seamstresses, over six months to make and was custom-made specifically for Stewart to wear in her onscreen wedding to her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen. Made using crepe satin and French Chantilly lace, the dress features 152 buttons on the back and 17 on each sleeve. £28.00
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Michelle Williams, 31, playing Marilyn Monroe in the new coming up movie ‘’ My Week with Marilyn.’’ Director by Simon Curtis, based on the true story of Marilyn Monroe from the 50s. £50.00
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ALL WARM UP BY THE GLAMOUR FAUX FUR
BOYFRIEND BLAZZER Nutmeg Boyfriend Blazer £65.00
Premium Embellished Collar Jacket
FAUX FUR COAT Collarless Shaggy Fur Coat £98.00
Short Textured Faux Fur Coat £85.00
SHIMMER JACKET Knitted Gold Sequin Jacket £70.00
LEATHER JACKET WITH FAUX FUR COLLAR Black Quilted PU Faux Fur Collar Biker Jacket £58.00
Shearling Mini Duffle Jacket £300.00
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THE PERFECT ITEMS FOR XMAS’ PARTY PURPLE VELVET HARNESS CORSET £30.00
BOW TIE SPOTTY SEETHEART DRESS £ 60.00 VELVET FLIPPY TUNIC £30.00
ADDER LACE UP FLARE HEEL BOOTS £75.00 PAGE EIGHT
LUM MARIBOU FEATHER BAG £ 50.00
GLITTER WITH VELVET BOW CLUTCH £ 28.00
SCULPTURED CLUTCH BAG BY RELIGION £ 75.00 GLITTER BOW CROSSS BODY BAG £ 22.00
HIGH LOW MAXI BY LOVE £ 48.00
RIBBON TIE PATENT ANKLE BOOTS BY UNIQUE £140.00
PALOMA LUXE VELVET PLATFORM SANDALS £100.00
ANIKA LEOPARD PRINT BOOTS £65.00 MAROON SEQUIN CAPE £32.00
PRESLEY Glitter Heel Platforms £100.00
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FAUX FUR CAPE £35 SHIMMER HIGH LOW DRESS BY LOVE £48 BLACK LURE VELVET PLATFORM SANDALS £100
Back to the 60s Fashion They say the grass is always greener is the nature of fashion, from the
fashion inspiration of 1960s, the designers already have an open secret. The retro trend in recent years, kept alive the “60’s style” frequently appears in fashion reports. Like Mini A- the 60’s dress is the essence of fashion, but the 60’s style is actually representative of many, we are curious about this period of youthful rebellion, how many fashion classic?
First , the most classic- the Mini first supermodel.” Style, Mary Quant shouted “cut short your skirt,” brought a new era of fashion. Known as Supermodel Twiggy was a symbol of alternative mini-A-Dress, this period is the most dazzling fashion label. Twiggy, 1949 British supermodel, actress she was a smash hit 60’s supermodel, her lash line is a marked one. Her short hair, big eyes, thin flat, full of innocent little girl style fame, and she is only five feet five inches high. That is, from her start modeling the body is considered to be thin. She was known as “the world’s
the 1966, when the photos of the United States First Lady Jacqueline wearing the miniskirts were published in “The New York Times” on the youth fashion this short position is affirmed. 1966 has thus become a “mini-year” became sexual liberation, the feminist movement of the best advertising. The classic elements- miniskirts, A-style, dress, short
The Boyish Look was the most popular look of the 60s fashion idols. They basically with handsome and neat boyish looking , and they pursuit of the spirit of self-liberationin. So the variety of pants, suits, ties, suspenders, short hair, were re-interpretation on the thin girls. The Yves Saint Laurent fashion empire established at this time, his classic mini skirt and classic fitted trousers had contributed the fashion neutral stylish a lot. Classic elements - Trousers, tie, suspenders, shorts, suits, shirts
Then the Pop Art- Flashy and popular style, the pursuit of something new. Look at the creation of pop guru-Andy Warhol, like Marilyn Monroe and his muse, you can get some idea of the Pope. Classic elements - star picture, abstract geometry, bright graffiti _PAGE FOURTEEN
The Jet Set- The valgus, short hair, style Hubert de Givenchy in the 1950s for the concise but well-fabric skirt suits, sunglasses huge flies, the 1960s,when Jacqueline Kennedy so elegant and leisurely from the private plane, she was meticulous, the new “First Lady ‘’ image of Jet Set was summed up by the magazines. After then, it began to slowly brewing in the United States into a trend. This kind of travel social for the purpose of casual luxury style, was designated as Jet Set style. Jacqueline personally preference for the Hepburn collection designed by the
clothing, and love the modern clean lines. She brought the fashion essence of Europe into the United States, introduced a new independent self-confident elegance era of women. Lady Obama’s minimalist fashion sense, self-confidence style was a resample from the first lady Jacqueline. Classic elements - small round hat, suit skirt, A-line dress vest, black flies sunglasses,pearl necklace, valgus short hair
impression of the astronauts. Paco Rabanne had design the “Barbarella” by using the PVC material for sexy space suit. Another good use of outer space guru Pierre Cardin approachable quality woolen material to create a luxurious sense of space profile. Then heavily armed futuristic, almost “can not wear” clothing, and now the new T-runway will be more into futuristic reality, from The Futurism- The 20th century, the famous “Apollo” the fabrics, colors, contours and moon landing project took place other details high lighting the in the 1960s. Fascinating universe, future, make you avant-garde cool. Classic elements - plastic, leather the importance of science and technology into a social theme. high boots, metallic color, exaggerated outline, bright color, From the space, aerospace helmet head inspired design style came into being, the designer used a bold new materials and design elements to create a full visual impact of the astronauts feel “futuristic.” Andre Courreges designed the geometric tailoring, leather accessories high boots and bizarre shaped people’s basic
Hippies- In the end of the 1960s the hippie was casual and complicated, it had brought us the exotic street artists atmosphere with the fringed bell-bottoms, tattered cloak, luxurious ethnic patterns, loose skirt, bright colors. Hippie style is super mix, dazzling, full of loose with the spirit of freedom. Classic elements - tassels, bell-bottoms, headband, mix, complex patterns
Mod (from modernist) is originated in
London, England, in the late 1950s and peaked in the early-to-mid 1960s.It has quickly became the first sub-culture of young people, after they have quickly spread across the UK. It can be traced back to the 1950s, when British fashion culture by multiple cultural influences, the greatest impact from the United States, the prevalence of the 1950s U.S.rock and roll, today’s youth called “Teddy Boys’’ also known as “Ted Boys, then turned into a Mod’s own sub-culture, the young man called the Mods. Mods fashion re-represent the culture, values , re-shaping the aesthetic value of clothing, especially clothing leading the trend, Pop art style effects. The drummer Keith Moon to wearing the blue and red flak jacket is a symbol of Mods pattern. Mods affected the later emergence of many sub-culture, it can be said that the ancestor of sub-culture. For example, Punk- also translated “rebel-off ”; The punk fashion was created because of Vivienne Westwood- famous founder of Punk fashion did not get along with the Mods. PAGE FIFTEEN_
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Audrey Hepburn
We like the same things.” She agreed to model, on occasion, the creations of her friend. In 1988, when he -As one of Hollywood’s famous actress, her elegance taste presented his summer collection in Paris, she said, had made her the most influence fashion icon. “Wherever I am in the world, he is still there. ‘’Audrey has her own unique style, her own dress, wear clothing with elegant, popular and simple. She is Looking classically elegant with her pixie crop and unique in creating in her personal characteristics, “Hepburn style.’’ saids Givenchy. Fashion experts have said floral ivory dress, the image of Audrey Hepburn winning her Best Actress Oscar for Roman Holiday in 1954 that Hepburn’s longevity as a style icon was because she is certainly an iconic one. we decided to take a look back stuck with a look that suited her – “clean lines, simple yet bold accessories, minimalist palette.” through the hairstyles that accompanied Hepburn’s Hepburn’s fashion styles continue to be popular among memorable outfits - from androgynous crops to the much-copied chignon she wore for her role in Breakfast At women today. Contrary to her image, although Hepburn did enjoy fashion, she did not place much importance on Tiffany’s. it; she preferred casual and comfortable clothes. The “little black dress” from Breakfast at Whether captured in one of her Tiffany’s, designed by Givenchy, was famous film looks, or as she arrived at sold at a auction on 5 the airport after a long flight, Hepburn’s December 2006 for £467,200 hairstyles epitomized each of the decades (approximately $920,000). This is the in which she graced our screens - from highest price paid for a dress from a coiffed bobs in the Fifties to sleek up-dos film. in the Eighties, via the chic Sixties beehives she became famous for. Audrey Hepburn’s fashion style is Hepburn was no doubt a fashion still imitation around the world, icon, appearing on the covers of Vogue. indeed, her unique style had brought a Her style was partially the result of great meeting the couturier Hubert de influence to the contemporary fashion. Givenchy, who designed her dresses for “Women dress up as today’s dressed for Sabrina in 1954. Hepburn later revealed granted, “ the designer Michael Kors that, “[Givenchy] gave me a look, a kind, observes:” But if it is not Audrey a Hepburn, then, today they can not have silhouette.” “He has always been the best worn this way. ‘’ and he stayed the best. Because he kept Audrey Hepburn’s icon look the spare style that I love. What is more beautiful than a simple sheath made an extraordinary way including her hairstyle, flat shoes, collar pullover, trousers cut to fit a in a special fabric, and just two earrings?” The designer created her outfits for many other simple, exaggerated black sun glasses, tight beam waist, films, including Funny Face, Love in the Afternoon, Break- three sleeves and knotted at the waist fit shirt. Even more fast at Tiffany’s, Paris When It Sizzles, Charade andHow remarkable is that Hepburn’s images and her style did not to Steal a Million. Givenchy was always amazed that, even fade away by time, it has deep-rooted in our mind. Today, many designers, movie stars and fashion after many years of collaboration, “Her measurements have not changed an inch in thirty-five magazines are still inspired and impressed by the collaboration works of Givenchy and Audrey in fifty years years.” Givenchy remained Hepburn’s friend and ambassador, and ago. No wonder that Audrey Hepburn is the best fashion icon from the 60s. she his muse, throughout her life. Hepburn observed, “I have many things in common with Hubert. PAGE SEVENTEEN_
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FAUX FUR HAT BY LOVE £22 EMBELLISHED SLEEVE VEST PETITE £34 FUR GLOVE £18 ADDER LACE UP FLARE HEEL BOOTS £75
BOW TIE SPOTTY SWEETHEART DRESS BY DRESS UP TOPSHOP £60 RED FAUX FUR STOLE £50 BLACK DOUBLE STRIPS HEELS £75
Lina, boyish and monochrome.
Amelia’s boyish look and her height makes her stand out in the crowd, and I think her worn Topshop boots look even better than if they were new! Alice a music student. Her favorite part of this outfit are her shoes from Topshop
Algyrios is from Greece .His favorite item is his Dr. Martens.
Blogger Eleanor Snare wore this face brooch was so creepy (also attractive?)
Katie’s favorite item is her poncho from ASOS, so, yep, this poncho Lovely staff at JOY Leeds VIP event, can’t is the dealio. believe her cute shirt is from the market!
Jodie, sales assistant at Topshop.
Two boys from the Topman.
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