30.7.15

IS THE ANSWER THAT RUDIMENTARY?


peacock feathers and endeavour –aspiring writer Victor asks

When it comes to fashion, one of the most common over-looming topics comes into mind; internships. While internships can be seen as effective as a means of gathering future contacts and putting oneself on the map, there have been some cases where internships go awry. Hungry for acknowledgement in the industry, young people flock to fill any spaces available. Not to forget other industries such as acting, overcrowded with well-versed actors, all fighting for the same few lines in a role, potentially launching them into stardom. In an interview for Schön! Magazine, top actress Lucy Liu recalls “Opportunities for Asian actors were very limited. It was not easy at all…It was a long journey.” Which beckons the question, what does this mean for fashion?

Fashion is often portrayed to be seen as frivolous and solely based upon appearance – imposing sunglasses and searing hot coffee. On the contrary, fashion has proved itself to become one of the most lucrative industries in the world, where real talent, mixed with hard work receives much anticipated recognition. However, the answer is not that rudimentary. The Elementary actress states “I did a bunch of regional theatre and odd jobs, just trying to get my foot in the door.” Which is no disinformation when it comes to the fashion industry; effortful interns, scrambling around the city, running countless errands, only to return back ‘dirty, tired and paunchy’ wondering “How did Andrea do it?”

Yet, as all fashion interns can agree, mixing endeavour with resilience is sure to achieve childhood dreams. For Liu’s interview, she assures aspiring actors that ‘A break finally came in for a regular role as Amy Li on American sit-com Pearl’. Reflective of fashion, small roles are able to build not only a portfolio or resumè, but both thick-skin and a strong backbone. Even more importantly, it provides naïve young fashion enthusiasts with a realistic insight into fashion. Thoughts of showing up ‘fashionably late’, pretentiously holding a coffee, a town car? Unfortunately not. Though this route feels hopeless; endlessly rowing alone into the distance, filled with mysterious shapes of avant-garde hats and peacock feathers, interns receive a front-row seat at how fashion works – how all the pieces fall into place and run together to create a creative body of work. Which concludes with the same question, is getting into fashion that rudimentary? Certainly not.

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24.6.15

BELSTAFF S/S16

Keeping with Belstaff's core design inspirations, Spring 2016 reinforced its heritage and spirit of adventure. The fearless explorer and fashion enthusiast alike will discover a wearable luxury for a modern lifestyle. For this season, titled 'Desert Explorer's', prints take centre stage with camouflage patterns which are unique to each piece. This classic print is found on parkas and pea coats along with summer-nylon jackets. The latest collection from the British brand sees venture into pioneering fabrications with both classic silhouettes and new icons such as oversized parkas. Outerwear boasts bonded cotton, leather trims for contemporary aesthetic, while maintaining British heritage.





































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22.6.15

TOMMY HILFIGER S/S16

It's always nice to start the day with a little muscle and muscle came in numbers at Tommy Hilfiger's showroom in Kensington during LC:M. For Spring 2016, Hilfiger hand-picked to showcase in London as he wanted to reinforce the emphasis on tailoring. The latest collection from the American brand features cotton-soft double breasted suits, in bright tones of red, cobalt and teal. There was an attitude of sporty, yet luxuriousness as silhouettes were clean.




The man himself also said that he wanted to showcase his TH Flex suits and outerwear, which is designed specifically to stretch and resist stains. "They're made to move and be flexible" Perfect, for the everyday busy man.




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20.6.15

YMC S/S16

For Spring 2016, designer at YMC, Fraser Moss sticks to his core ethos of intrinsic style. The latest collection brings together a unique colour combination, infused with innovative fabrics and classic silhouettes. The collection focuses on combining Oriental work wear, with boiler suits and wide legged trousers for freedom of movement. Also evident, are clean shirts which represent YMC's signature soft tailoring, with various shades such as deep indigo, jades and navy tones. On their unique invitations, guests were mailed a spotted cloud dot print in the form of a pocket square, also featured within the collection.





Essential to summer, the pieces evolved for easy breathing. Fabrics include brocade cotton and light linens paired with delicious suede pieces. Other introductions include chic jackets in the form of tailored yet edgy bike suits from the 1970s while Bowler hats make a fresh comeback. To compliment the collection, footwear includes desert boots, velcro punk sandals in leather and canvas. The spring collection teams together an eclectic fusion of influences, which Moss describes as "YMC has very much been about the art of creating coherence in a chaos of ideas."





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16.6.15

SANKUANZ S/S 16

SANKUANZ was created by Zhe Shangguan back in 2007 and has been dubbed a pioneering force among young designers. After presenting his first collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, he's quickly gained success by exploding across the British Fashion scene, gaining a cult following of an edgy, young and fashion-forward crowd. His collections continue to express his core ethos of highly contrasted and conflicted elements, as well as injection different cultures into his designs.




For Spring/Summer 2016, Shangguan was inspired by the ethnic costumes of Nomadic people from Northern China. He teams modern prints and classic menswear tailoring in conjunction with deconstructed oriental silhouettes for RTW. New for his latest collection, the wearer is able to enjoy a new synthetic fibre and manufacturing techniques to enjoy historical culture in a proactive way.






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19.4.15

GOODBYE, FOR NOW

It's been such a long time since I've posted an outfit and what better time than my 200th post? I can't believe it's been almost 2 years of my personal opinion and taste on fashion. For the future of my blog, I see quite a few changes. Changes and improvements which I want to introduce naturally to the website. I want to introduce more authentic article posts, giving my honest opinion on the happenings within fashion. I want to introduce a more lively and engaging theme for you, so you can actively interact and enjoy what I produce.





The next few months will be very busy, lots of studying for huge summer exams. I may take a short break from blogging, including my latest food blog, Another Bowl. I want to really work on myself, improving myself as a person in regards to health and mental well-being. But as soon as the exams are over, once those hurdles are out of the way, I'll come back fresh! I want to say thank you to all my readers over the years, thank you for all the lovely comments and for sharing your opinions with me. I wanted to create a blog which showed who I am and what we share together, as a group to fashion. So thank you. I'll see you soon right?








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18.4.15

TREAT YOUR MOTHER RIGHT



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17.4.15

GORILLA FURS




















































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16.4.15

CALM



I decided that the best way to nurse back to health was to stay calm. I'm pretty sure everyone knows the feeling of anxiety and concern over the future. After talking to my closest friends, the general advice was to keep your mind clear. Whatever the goal is, focus on that and only that. It's so easy to let minor problems combine with what you're trying to achieve. So make them disappear, clear your mind of those little creatures attacking your goal that are making it all seem difficult and you'll be fine.

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15.4.15

SHOOTING



Shooting has been on my mind a lot lately so I headed into London with my sister to shoot a new outfit post. Here's a mini snapshot on what's to come in a few days. In other stories, I've been feeling a little off lately and not as sharp as before. Could it be due to the end of school? Stress and worry over the future? I think I'm just a little worried over what's to come, I'm usually the person who loves to plan ahead and feel secure. But I can see that the future ahead is blurry,  I hope it'll be okay.

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14.4.15

寿司, 愚痴‏



(sushi, bitch) The first time I tried sushi, it was the most strangest thing I'd ever had. I was quite surprised at myself, seeing as I'm Vietnamese and we have some pretty wild things on our menus. But this was completely different, it was slimy and raw. Fast forward 100 sushi rolls and I decided to make my own. It's fairly simple and super quick to make. I decided to use crab meat instead of smoked salmon and included some crunchy avocado, rice and covered it in toasted sesame seeds. It was wonderful and hopefully you'll try it too!

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13.4.15

LAST WHITE T-SHIRT



It's been quite a while since I've posted anything and I think now's the time for a quick update. Generally, it's going pretty well, I have exams in the summer which I feel confident about and hopefully I'll be accepted into my first choice university. It's the Easter Break right now and I've been studying hard and surrounding myself with the best people for the stressful weeks ahead. With the same pack from Fashion Week, we headed out into London for a catch-up which was delicious and I managed to snap a quick shot of my look. Stay happy and healthy!~

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11.3.15

VALENTINO A/W15


A fashion face off happened tonight which fired up the internet and press as Derek Zoolander and Hansel made cameos at the end of Valentino. As soon as Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson appeared on the runway, the music switched to 'Don't You Love Me' by The Human League and guests popped onto their feet, cheering as the boys strutted down the runway. It seems as though, from the excited audience, that Zoolander 2 will be a smash hit among the fash-pack and there's nothing better than seeing top fashion editors like Franca Sozzani and Anna Wintour smiling and laughing along with the audience. And although I'm a little confused, I loved the stunt; it's so refreshing to see fashion through a little comedy. Comedy which has created amazing buzz and excitement surrounding Valentino. But, let's not forget the beautiful work which Pierpaolo and Maria Grazia created this season.












The intricate collection features inspiration from the designers roots, who looked at various artists and muses for inspiration. The women of inspiration rejected the era's conventions and opted for unique silhouettes and personal style. Valentino's collection features A-line silhouettes, and dragon motifs adorned across black dresses. There were also many evening looks which grabbed a lot of attention, like the simple black and white dress which closed the show; minimalist, yet sexy.











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