BIKER FASHION

As many of you guys know, Davis is known as the bike capital in California. Bicycles have recently become a fashion accessory that can transport an individual conveniently around most college campuses. I've recently observed that Chrome bags, skinny jeans, and Tom Shoes are essential items for biker fashion. Clothing that is comfortable and sturdy are beneficial to biker fashion.

 Image Source : http://www.faston2wheels.com/f2/2009/12/17/ha-explanatory-diagram-of-a-hipster-biker-fixtr/
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                          http://www.avestyles.com/blog/bicycle-fashion/

AWARDS: CFDA 2011

On the night of June 7th, 2011 in New York City's Lincoln Center, the Council of Fashion Designers of America(CFDA) held their annual awards ceremonies.

Diane von Furstenberg is the president of the non-profit association, CFDA, found in 1962. The organization help encourage new and talented designers through the organization's efforts include the CFDA and Vogue Fund. Each year the CFDA awards recognize fashion design in womenswear, menswear, accessories, journalism, creative vision, a lifetime achievement award, and more. Nominees are chosen by members of the CFDA as well as select retailers, press, and stylists. For the first time in 2010, bloggers have been given the chance to vote for the CFDA awards.

This year, Alexander Wang received Accessory Designer of the Year. And yet again, Lady Gaga stole the red carpet spotlight with her outrageous Thierry Mugler . Gaga attended the ceremony with her parents  and received the Fashion Icon Award.Marc Jacobs was honored with a video clip of his career as well as a live presentation of his Fall 2011 collection.

"The spirit of American fashion was evident at The CFDA Fashion Awards," said CFDA Executive Director Steven Kolb. "Tonight we came together as an industry in support of each other."

 Lady Gaga

Alessandra Torresani

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

Liv Tyler

Lucy Liu

Jessica Alba

Chanel Iman

Ashley Greene and Miranda Kerr

 Chloe Sevigny

 Kanye West

Karlie Kloss and Jason Wu

Vera Wang

Steven Kold and Diane von Furstenberg

Anna Wintour via From Me to You

via From Me to You

Image Sources: people.com, http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/, http://citizenchic.blogspot.com/2011/06/karolina-korkova-2011-cfda-awards-in.html

ZERO-WASTE INSPIRES CREATIVITY

“To eliminate the concept of waste means to design things…from the very beginning on the understanding that waste does not exist.”—William McDonough and Michael Braungart (104)

Millions of textile scraps enter landfills as more and more clothing is produced. 1 Timo Rissanen, a zero-waste pioneer, educator, and designer indicates that despite the fashion industry’s strife for maximum efficiency in material use, only about 80-90% of fabric is used. 2 Rissanen designs and creates garments that utilize 100% of the fabric and generates no fabric waste. Below is a Hoodie pattern Rissanen created and constructed. 

Timo Rissanen, Zero-Waste Hoodie 2009

Inspired by the work of zero-waste pioneer Timo Rissanen, Susan Avila’s Design 170 Experimental Fashion class created zero-waste garments from about 1 yard of digitally printed fabric. Students drew inspiration from photographs taken on the UC Davis campus. Images ranged from redwoods in the Arboretum to abstracted images of the sewing lab floor. The cost of these personalized fabric prints ranged from $40-80, which further encouraged students to use all of their fabric.

Students began by creating three small mock-ups for their wooden mannequins. They experimented with different silhouettes to create shirts, jackets, pants, and dresses. 

Left: Gabriela Mendez, Desiree Cox, David Lee (Front to Back)

Right: Antonia Huang

Helen Trejo

After deciding which silhouette and design would suit the zero-waste project best, students finalized their designs to create full-scale mock-ups. 

Left: Desiree Cox

Right: Nidia Trejo, Kim Ju, Charlotte Pong

Anxious to begin their final garments after the mock-up critique, students printed, steamed, and washed their fabrics. They began to work diligently on their zero-waste projects. 

Left: Nidia Trejo preparing to cut fabric

Right: Heidi Lo draping small embellishments 

Ophelia Song sewing

These are their final garments! 

Kim Ju Jacket; Original Photograph: Sewing lab floor

Charlotte Pong Transformable Dress; Original Photograph: Co-Ho Stained Glass Windows

Haley Gilhooly Shirt; Original Photograph: Redwood Tree in Arboretum

Theron Brown Vest; Original Graphic Design

Courtney Siperstein-Cook Dress; Original Photograph: Heather Flowers

James Choi Shirt; Original Photograph: Windows of UCD Library

Olufunmilayo Alabi Dress; Original Photograph: Ceiling of Mondavi Center

Arleen Fung jacket; Original Photograph: Close up of Walker Hall Window 

Julie Her Shirt; Original Photograph: Crochet Ornaments on a Tree Near Silo

Rebecca Price Shirt/Dress; Original Photograph: Bicycles 

Kathleen Dycaico Jacket; Original Photograph: Redwood Tree

Heidi Lo Jacket; Original Photograph: Wood Chips

David Lee Dress; Original Photograph: Rose

Sandy Hsieh Tote Bag/Skirt; Original Photograph: G-Line Unitrans

Ophelia Song Shirt with Hood; Original Photograph: Leaves

Gabriela Mendez Shirt/Dress; Original Photograph: Ladybugs in Arboretum

Antonia Huang Jacket; Original Photograph: Leaves

Nidia Trejo Dress; Original Photograph: Bicycles

Jennifer Ma Romper; Original Photograph: Rose

Helen Trejo Jacket; Original Photograph: Brick Stairs 

These wonderful projects exemplify creative, sustainable student work that contributes to innovate zero-waste fashion developments.

1. McDonough, W. & Braungart M. (2002). Cradle to Cradle. New York: North Point Press.

2. Hethorn, J., Ulasewicz C., eds. (2008) Sustainable Fashion. Why Now? New York: Fairchild Books, Inc. (186-206)

THE TURBAND

Recently a couple of my stylish friends have been talking non stop about the turband (turban-slash-headband), which is a trendier alternative to your basic headband and can be tied in multiple ways.

This DIY video is a sneak peak of fashion aimed videos for a new site called LEAF- Living, Eating And Fashion. Enjoy the video and hopefully I will see some of you rockin' your turbans!!

How To Tie A Turband 3 Ways from LEAFtv on Vimeo.

WEDDING CRASHERS

All the single ladies, put a ring on it!

Many wedding announcements are made this year in Hollywood, and in the Royal family. Celebrities are getting married in a beautiful bridal gown this year, and, off course, the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Kate's Alexander McQueen gown was breath-taking.

There are more and more different silhouettes, styles, colors, and length in many Bridal Collections. For example, Anthropologie launched their bridal collection called BHLDN on this Valentine's Day. The price is friendly and they also sell bridal shoes, bouquet, decors, accessories, and more to come. 

For a higher taste in quality, Vera Wang has been doubtlessly successful in her Bridal Collection. 

Dreams are coming true and happily ever afters are being witnessed through the stunning gown on the bride.  

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Anthropologie launches their bridal collection BHLDN

 

 http://www.hinydesign.com/blog/?p=806

BHLDN

 

 http://i-weddingdresses.com/allure-bridals-wedding-dresses-iii/

 

 http://sewmanstore.com/wordpress/?p=2180

Italian Designer, Alberta Ferretti's Bridal S/S 2011

 

http://pennylifeinpics.blogspot.com/2010/08/campaigns-vera-wang-fw-20102011-anna-de.html

Vera Wang Bridal Collection

 

 http://maggielovecreations.blogspot.com/

Vera Wang Bridal Collection

 

 http://gossip-girl-glamour.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html

Leighton Meester for Vera Wang's new fragrance, Lovestruck.