Cut AIDS Out: Cutting & Coloring for a Worthy Cause
Elevation Salon + Café’s stylists and colorists will snip and spray away for a good cause during the fourth annual San Francisco AIDS Walk Cut-a-thon on July 9th. Between noon and 5 pm, guests getting their manes tamed will enjoy the sounds of a DJ, snacks, drinks, and goody-bag giveaways. Haircuts will be $40, tints $50. All proceeds from this party-like event will go to the San Francisco AIDS Walk.
Elevation Salon + Café
451 Bush Street (between Kearny and Grant)
San Francisco, CA
Call 415-392-2969 for an appointment.
If you don’t need a new hairdo but would still like to contribute, make a donation at http://www.aidswalk.net/sanfran/index.html.
Posted by Melody on June 11th, 2006 in News |
Issue XXXXIV of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.
This
week, we bring to you a cute printed zipper top for women and a bright pair of flip flops for men.
For women:
Music Lover Zipper Top | $19.80 at Forever21
The headphone print (which reminds us of Project Runway’s Jay McCarroll) and the short sleeves are adorable!
Havaianas Brazilian Flag Flip Flops | $16 at ScoopNYC
Beach time, anyone? The electric color makes this pair of flip flops stand out.
Posted by Trisha on June 9th, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |
Posted by Trisha on June 9th, 2006 in News, Off Topic, Runway Reviews |
Like Manolo Blahnik before him, Milan-based shoe designer Max Kibardin initially studied architecture before he leaped into the fashion world. His designs combine the structural beauty of architectural designs with the decorative detailing evocative of nature—in this case, simple vegetables. Kibardin’s self-described dialogue between architecture and nature harmonizes in strikingly gorgeous shoe designs. Omiru caught up with Kibardin to get the scoop on his design process, his inspiration, and his style philosophy.
O: How did you get into the footwear industry?
M: Three years ago, I had an opportunity to have a colloquium with Fabio Zambernardi (head designer at Prada), showing him my prêt-à -porter womenswear collection. At that meeting, he asked me if I was interested into shoes. I wasn’t initially, since my thoughts were about producing my own collection, but I started to think about it.
O: Who wears your shoes?
M: Fashion journalists. They are my favorite celebrities.
O: Describe your design process.
M: I start by collecting interesting details from movies, old magazines (I have big archive of them), art, nature, and architecture. Really, the whole world surrounding me. I do this several months before I start designing, and then one day it all comes together like a pieces of mosaic. My next step is to "stick" all the research work over the shoe form and create unique inspiration for the combination of colors and lines of shoe construction. Then you have to find a compromise from what do you want and what can you have, using a technical language for materializing the drawing. I rarely do fabric, color and trend research before designing. Normally, I am searching for the right fabrics, with drawings already in my hand, which might help me better to express my concept.
O: How do you manufacture your shoes?
M: My shoes are made in Vigevano, a small town next to Milan. Vigevano is traditionally famous for the factories, which are best for manufacturing high quality shoes. My shoes are being produced using old craftsman studio processes, and they can take about 3 months in production.
O: Any advice for aspiring designers?
M: Accept any experience that enriches your own fashion vision.
O: As a designer, do you feel extra pressure to wear trendy clothing?
M: Not at all, I still feel very comfortable continuing wearing my Helmut Lang jeans with Lacoste polos.
O: What do you think about this increased interest in what celebrities are wearing?
M: Celebrities, in this day and age, gain more human aspect, unlike the unreachable divas in the era of old Hollywood. As a result, it’s very easy for any person to identify himself with celebrities.
O: If your house was burning down, and you could only keep one thing in your closet, what would you keep?
M: Helmut Lang jeans, since his shops are closed and they are so hard to find!
O: What is in style right now?
M: Chunky heels.
O: What’s going out of style?
M: Diamond shoes.
O: What clothes have you worn that you’re now ashamed of?
M: None. You have to try everything you want to, to find your own style.
O: What are you inspired by?
M: Mostly by old movies.
O: What are your favorite designers?
M: Miuccia Prada, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, and Alber Elbaz.
O: High maintenance or Low Maintenance?
M: Trying to be low maintenance.
O: What’s your style philosophy?
M: Less is more.
To purchase Max Kibardin’s shoe designs, fax orders to 00390236555547.
Posted by Trisha on June 8th, 2006 in Designer Profiles, Features |
Just when we thought the fedora was on its way to hat heaven, Kate Moss (and half the designers at Fashion Week) revived it. Now the likes of Sienna Miller and Mary Kate Olsen are wearing it on bad hair days, good hair days, and any time in between. Whether you go gaga for the latest skull craze or prefer a more subtle style, there’s a fedora out there that’s perfect for your head and personality. So go on, buy yourself a fedora and stop dreading those bad hair days.
Pinstripe Fedora Hat | $12.74 (sale) at Target
Plaid Fedora | $18 at Journeys
Skull Fedora | $24 at Journeys
Posted by Melody on June 7th, 2006 in Trendscape, Women |
Guys, you no longer have to patiently wait as your girlfriend browses the endless racks of Forever 21, because you can be doing the same thing. Twenty One Mens, Forever 21’s menswear collection, launched a Spring 2006 collection with a variety of casual and tailored garments.
Don’t know where to start browsing? Check out some of our favorites.
What have we said about Birds on Shirts?
Harmony Tee Shirt| $14.80 at Forever 21
Looks like something Grandpa would wear…only cuter.
2 Pocket Cardigan | $22.80 at Forever 21
A clean departure from the Striped Shirt.
Short Sleeve Printed Button Down Shirt | $17.80 at Forever 21
Native American gear never looked so suave.
The Chief Full Zip | $27.80 at Forever 21
It’s time to spice up the tired button-down-shirt-as-formal-wear.
Solid 3 Button Vest | $29.80 at Forever 21
Posted by Melody on June 6th, 2006 in Men's, News |
We asked: Are Oversized Sunglasses In or Out?
You said:
They’re still sort-of in, but it seems that they’re reaching the tipping point towards On the Way Out. While nearly half (48%) think they’re in style, 36% believe oversized sunglasses are on the way out. And the remaining 16% have already deemed them Out.
Omiru’s take: The dramatic sunglasses silhouette, like all trends, will have its rise and fall–and it looks like this trend’s star is starting to burn out. The innovators, early adopters, and much of the early majority have each burned through this trend, and it’s the late majority and the laggards who are left. Going forward, wear this trend with caution!
Next Question: Tell us, what do you
think about jackets with cropped sleeves? Are they In, or are they Out? Cast your vote on
the sidebar!
Posted by Trisha on June 5th, 2006 in Features, News, Trend, What's In and What's Out |
If you’re debating whether or not you should trek over to Target to check out Tara Jarmon’s French-inspired line, vacillate no more. Go out and try on the Silk Bow Applique Camisole in Plum–the aforementioned feminine camisole is worth every penny of the $29.99. I was thoroughly surprised at how nicely the top sat on my bodice, considering its price.
Plusses:
- The cut is really nice and reveals a bit of cleavage,
- The material is silky and comfortable,
- It doesn’t look like you’re wearing a top from Target, and
- It’s only $29.99.
Minuses:
- The bow is made of a material that sheds like a hairy dog (be careful when wearing it with a long necklace because the material can get stuck to the chain), and
- I haven’t washed mine yet but I am a bit scared to because I feel like it won’t look the same once I do.
Wear it With:
Cuffed brown short shorts, off-white open-toe pumps, and a long gold-chain necklace.
Posted by Melody on June 5th, 2006 in Off Topic, Women's |
Issue XXXXIII of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.
This
week, we bring to you a gorgeous balloon dress for women and a quirky pair of bermuda shorts for men.
For women:
The slight balloon silhouette is much more flattering than the exaggerated bubble skirt variety.
Modern Amusement Basque Check Bermuda Shorts | $78 at Guyshop
Not sure how to wear these shorts? Add a blazer, a tee, and slip on shoes!
Less adventurous? Try a solid colored short.
Posted by Trisha on June 2nd, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Women |
Ladies, it’s time to return that dress shirt you "borrowed" from your boyfriend’s closet and get yourself your very own shirtdress. Our friends over at I am Fashion spotted the trend on spring runways.
Bold Prints for Drama
Diane von Furstenberg "Clio" Shirtdress | $285 at Nordstrom
Eyelet for Sweetness
Laundry by Shelli Segal Cotton Eyelet Shirtdress | $235 at Nordstrom
Polka Dots for Donna Karan Spring 2003
Polka Dot Amanda Dress | $129 at Bebe
Posted by Melody on June 1st, 2006 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
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