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Hannah Marshall is an up-and-coming innovative designer from Colchester in the UK. Born in 1982, she was selected to show her designs on Channel 4 in 2002, whilst still a student. She was subsequently awarded a place at the 'Graduate Pioneer Programme' run by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts), an organisation that invests in UK creativity and innovation. Her autumn/winter 2005 collection, 'Altered Beauty' explores both visual and tactile elements of communication through the incorporation of Braille into the fabric of her tailored garments.
An established part of the international fashion scene, Antwerp’s reputation today is closely tied to the impact of the so-called ‘Antwerp Six’. This group of talented designers, graduates of the Antwerp Academy from the years 1980 and 1981, brought the world’s attention to the inventive styles and impeccable craftsmanship of Belgium’s fashion industry. Trained by designer Linda Loppa, the original ‘Six’ are Dries Van Noten, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dirk Van Saene, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck and Marina Yee (replacing the almost reclusive Martin Margiela after his brief association with the group). Together, they staged fashion shows and events throughout the mid-80s. Their attempts to capture the attention of the international press and buyers famously included their unprecedented success at the 1988 London Fashion Week. It was this surprising event that placed Antwerp firmly on the map of the international fashion scene.
Despite their shared background in the fashion department of Antwerp’s Royal Academy, the styles of the six designers are distinctly varied. Whilst Van Noten’s scarves of exotic fabrics, beaded saris and dyed skirts are inspired by the traditional practices of countries such as India, Morocco and Egypt, Van Beirendonck’s bold graphics and daring designs are rooted in a futuristic concept of fashion that is both theatrical and challenging.
It is notable that the ‘Antwerp Six’ have largely chosen to remain in their hometown. Together with the next wave of innovative designers from the city’s Royal Academy, their work is located in Antwerp’s south and city centre rather than in the fashion scenes of Paris and New York. Anne Demeulemeester’s first freestanding boutique is found on the corner of Leopold de Waelplats, opposite the Museum of Fine Arts. It is a stark white shopping space in which mannequins are suspended from the ceiling on steel cables. Linking the city centre and the south, the Nationalestraat houses the his-and-her collections of Dries Van Noten, the designs of Dirk Van Saene, Bernhard Willhelm and Kostas Murkudis, and the avant-garde fashion of Mici de Merode. The up-and-coming designers Stephan Scneider and Anna Heylen are also within walking distance, at Reyndersstraat 53 and Lombardenvest 44 respectively.
The striking reputation of the ‘Antwerp Six’ is pivotal to the attention received each year by the graduation show of the fashion department of the Royal Academy. Held each year in June, the city welcomes a flock of international reporters, magazine editors and photographers expecting to find promising new talent. For many in the fashion world, Antwerp has become a strong rival to Brussels as Belgium’s capital city.
How can I get that classy updo prom or formal hairstyle? First you need medium to long length hair.
You will also need some ponytail holders, gel, and long pins.
The trick to getting your updo to look its best is to use several of these pins in different directions to hold your hair in place. Don't rely on too much hair gel as this just makes your hair stiff. You want your hair to be able to withstand the humidity, but also to be touchable by your date.
You want your curls to be loose. The looser and bigger the curls, the cuter you will look. First, pull your hair up, use some baby powder to add fullness and then tease your hair.
Other looks are more classic, like the French Twist. You have to slick back your hair with gel. Part it on the side and pull the hair down. You may need the help of a hair rat. No, not a real rat. You can get this at a beauty supply store. It will help you pull your hair down if you have real smooth hair. You will still need lots of long pins.
Starting with just straight hair, you can use large curlers to get those nice big curls. Once you have them, you can position them in place on top of your head, towards the back. You don't want your hairstyle to make your face look too long, unless you have a round face, and then it will help balance your geometry.
You can use shine serum to give you that sleek sophisticated look. Be sure to use plenty of pins, flexible hairspray, not the max hold kind, and gel if you need it.
Experimentation before prom will be the key. Use what works best for your hair. Find some pictures on the web; try it out with these ides using the pins, gel, and hairspray.
Spanish women are just plain HOT and DT Magazine calls this beauty The Perfect Gift. I can see why they would say that because Paula Echevarria would sure make the perfect gift for any man. Just look at her amazing flawless face and more.
Lily Cole is an English Model and Actress and has been featured in several well known publications such as V and Vogue and even Playboy. Patricia Schmid is a Swiss fashion model. Yasnub LeBon is a beautiful new model making her debut on the web. Tuuli Shipster is a British model and Lianna Fowler was Britain's Next Top Model for 2010. Do you think Katy Perry will eventually pose for Playboy? I hope she does. Well the August issue of Esquire UK will feature her totally topless using her hands as a bra. She is also showing off her body with this high-waisted old fashioned underwear, black stripper shoes and some jewelry. This is just the perfect way we love to see our women, so ladies hint hint. Hmm, I wonder if Katy Perry will reveal all but for now here is a preview of what's to come. The magazine will be on newsstands next Monday.
Russell Brand is one lucky man and I've said that before. I wonder if he knows what to do with all that body because there is a lot of perfection I'm seeing here. Well, Katy we will be waiting for you to pose for Playboy next. I think it will be a great move not for her but for us guys. I was going to review each collection from Milan's Men's Ready To Wear Spring 2011 but then I figure it would take me a long time before I get to the Paris shows and then the New York shows, which are the ones we will cover. Therefore, I will give you a quick review of the designers that showed in Milan on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 and let you know if they are worth looking into by letting you know if they are Ready To Wear or if they are NOT Ready to Wear. See the line up on the next page. As for the above designer, Trussardi 1911 we say Ready To Wear. Some of the designers to expect on the next page are Calvin Klein, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Etro, Gucci, Dsquared2, Marc Jacobs and more. This cool men's sport watch, the Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS with heart rate monitor will help you improve training and performance by providing the tools to monitor and analyze your workout. This watch features SiRFstarIII GPS technology, which quickly locks on to satellite signals to measure pace, speed and distance in real time. If you are going skiing the Timex Ironman Global watch measures your location and tracks altitude ascent and descent distances and rates. And for those who need to monitor their heart rates well the chest strap takes continuous readings of your heart rate and sends them to the watch so you can monitor how your body is performing. So pick up this cool lookingAre you familiar with the outerwear company Barbour? Well this company from Australia, Whillas and Gunn is not them. However Whillas and Gunn and their parent company Kakadu also have outerwear and clothing constructed from oilskin just like Barbour. Kakadu uses wringer mangler and a combination of waxes and oils found in Australia. Known for it's functionality and durability, oilskin clothes would be ideal for everyday use.
Based on the same foundations and standards of the established outerwear brand Kakadu, Whillas and Gunn combines timeless rugged Australian outerwear with contemporary styling and a polished fit. Whillas and Gunn has an eye for detail and quality and their garments are ready for both country and urban living. See the Whillas and Gunn Fall 2010 collection and cool looking bags on the next page and see what rugged clothing really is. The exotic and beautiful Jarah Mariano is best known for being a Sports Illustrated model and for having a great beach body. She is a mix of Hawaiian, Korean and Chinese. You may have also seen her in Victoria's Secret, Armani Exchange, Roxy, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M ads and more. Her full name is Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano and was actually born in the city of Lihue on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, but then relocated to California at the age of four with her family. Jarah was then discovered in Santa Monica, California by NEXT Model Management. After graduating from high school she moved to NYC to continue modeling and education at Pace University. Now Jarah Mariano is taking over the cover of magazines, appearing on pages across the web and here on Pinstripe. See Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano topless and in a bunch of different bikinis on the next page. Remember Point Dexter, the band from the early 90's late 80's? Imagine them with chains and rocking a Guido look trying to look like an Italian gangster. Remember those pointy British Knights dress shoes you owned? I know I did since I had two or three pairs and that is when I started dressing up and left the whole B-Boy look behind. Well we are not ready for that to come back yet.
Donatella Versace showed the Versace men's line Spring 2011 in Milan. We see she pulled the archive book on this line since there are lots of old Italian looks and not to mention those 80-90's looks we mentioned above. For a second I thought I saw Vanilla Ice on the Runway.
This new collection is also brought to you by former Dior Homme designer, Martyn Ball, Donatella's new wingman. He too was was inspired by the 80's so we give him a bit of credit because there are some Versace 80's pieces on the runway. However according to Versace, the collection is "for a man's who's very glamorous and very independent." Well we will have to add courageous too since walking down the streets with a Vanilla Ice hair due and clothes looking like Point Dexter you sure must have an independent view on style. Last week June 19th the John Varvatos Spring 2011 show took place in Milan. The look and feel was very cloudy and dark with a lot of grays. We think John had London in mind since that's how it gets during Spring season. Jackets, sweaters, slim tailored clothing and some rugged shirts made an appearance on the runway. However, there were a few pieces that did remind us of Gucci's signature look but that quickly changed when the dark cloud hit us. The gauzy scarves and military jackets made us aware that John Varvatos knows how to show his fans a little variation, which is why we like the looks he brings us. This will be the 10th year the John Varvatos line lives. See the entire Spring 2011 collection straight from Milan. We approve it's definitely ready to wear. If you're a hip hop lover then your favorite rhymes are now in t-shirts accompanied by a sketch of the famous artist. Wemoto, A Germany based company, has created these cool tees. These were previously featured on skateboard decks and as graphic prints. The "Rap Idols" Collection includes Snoop Dogg, BIG and Method Man and are available at Caliroots. Check out the next page for more on these cool tees. I seriously want the Method Man tee; with C.R.EA.M. as the tagline, good times, good timesSummer is all about reinventing yourself by using cool tones and recycling your wardrobe to something fresh and these Common Project Desert Boots are the true calling. These brand new kicks are simple in construction yet versatile in its color palette and uses the highest quality in materials so you're feet will be nice and comfortable. Hopefully many of you are not afraid to try a little diversity? You can find more hues at oki-ni. Check out more angles on the next page.If you haven't heard of Adrianne Curry well you need to now since she is one hot model. However, we are not sure how or why she ended up with Christopher Knight better known as Peter Brady from the Brady Bunch. Anyway, you probably know her best from the reality show America's Next Top Model. Well, Andrianne Curry loves twittering and she just recently posted a naked picture of herself in the shower, which you can see on the next page. We decided to not only show you her in the shower but also show you her completely naked in front of the mirror, another picture showing off her ass (boy does she have a nice, cute curvy ass) and also one topless. She sure has a great body! Andrianne sure loves showing off her body. However, how come we haven't seen more of her anywhere else or how come she isn't modeling anymore? Well guys who cares because today is your lucky day and today you can see all of her but please make sure you move on to other pages because your screen may break if left on the next page for more than 10 minutes. This year the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup brought out tons of sexy women fans out to see the game. I am really tempted to buy my ticket and head over to South Africa to watch the games in person instead of watching them here at bars or home. It's amazing how soccer has more fans now and great thing a lot of them are women. If you had a chance to see the Brazilian game at a bar this past Sunday or Tuesday, I'm sure you saw many Brazilian women wearing a jersey with tiny booty shorts. If anyone took pictures send it our way but for now check out these sexy fans in South Africa. After Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem, game 7 of the 2010 NBA finals was surely a close match. While the Boston Celtics led with points on the scoreboard during the first half of the game, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull through in the last couple minutes of the game, winning their 16th NBA title by 4 points. Was it luck? Was it talent? Or was it because of Laker fan George Lopez, who went all out with his purple and gold clothing court side? It's pretty clear that his purple shoes are the reason the Lakers won the title. Celtic players couldn't help but to become distracted by those shoes. However, what George Lopez should have been wearing are his Laker's Purple Jump Sneakers, Zeto High Tops so Lakers could have score more points. Celebrity Laker fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Farrell, Jack Black, and Zac Efron received their own pair of Laker Jumps. Show your support of Laker’s win with your ownCheck out the links below. 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