This week, Omiru caught up with our friend Goldie Chan, a SF Bay Area based fashion designer focusing on urbanwear.
Omiru: How did you get started in fashion design?
Goldie Chan: I first started in middle school by hand-sewing garments using scrap fabric. At the time, I also experimented with different forms of embellishment, such as embroidery and painting. I have been designing my current fashion line, goldiechan clothing, since early 2005, but I have been designing in spirit since I first took a needle and roll of thread from my mother’s sewing box.
O: What was the inspiration behind your latest collection?
GC: My latest collection was inspired by the bright red, blue and checkered patterns of the Indy 500, while the cuts were based on hiphop/freestyle dancer-wear.
O: What’s your design philosophy?
I design with the fluid female (and sometimes male) body in mind. I like clean lines and pure colors as well as unexpected materials and/or decoration.
O: What trends would you like to see for Spring 2006?
I would love to see traditional flowy, sheer elements as well as the return of several pastels: yellow, green and blue.
O: What’s your favorite piece from your most recent collection?
My favorite piece from my collection is a very limited edition hooded black dress with faux burnout fur trim. It symbolizes the elegance and suprisingly fun side of my clothing line.
O: Who are your favorite designers?
Vera Wang for her elegant and always timeless dresses and unassuming personality. Calvin Klein for his innovative vision in stark ads and clothing (as well as his use of obvious sexual tension as a viable marketing tool)
O: Anything else you’d like to share with us?
I really love experimenting with new ideas and figuring out new designs from a pen or an old postcard. As I grow, I hope that I’ll meet even more interesting and innovative people to learn from.
Posted by Trisha on January 27th, 2006 in Designer Profiles, Features |
Name: Stefanie
Found: On the job at Banana Republic.
Occupation: Sales Associate, BR.
Style Philosophy: "Modern. I have an outgoing personality so I try to match it with my clothes. I’m not trendy. I don’t follow guidelines. I like to do my own thing. I mainly wear black and neutral tones."
Wardrobe Staples: Well-fit tailored blazers.
Where I shop: Banana Republic (Duh!), Macy’s, Jeremy’s.
Posted by Melody on January 27th, 2006 in Profiles in Style, Trend |
Issue XXVI 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’re drooling over an absolutely adorable apple skirt (chosen Despite my fear of Fruit!) and a slick titanium wallet that’s designed to last a lifetime.
For women…
Who knew fruit could be so cute?
And for men…
Gary Scott USA Sammy Brushed Titanium Wallet | $330 at Guyshop
Love the utilitarian stylishness of this functional metal wallet!
Posted by Trisha on January 27th, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |
If you’re spending Valentine’s Day having dinner at a fancy restaurant and seeing a local play, you need a more refined outfit than if you were going to a regular dinner-and-a-movie date. Since you already have enough on your plate (raiding the mall for that perfect V-day present for your honey), leave the outfit planning part to us!
Dressing the Part = Lime-Green Dress + Lace and Pearl Necklace + Brown Tweed Coat + Brown Boots.
Cotton Ribbon Tie-dress | $128 at Banana Republic
Lace and Pearl Necklace | $28 at Urban Outfitters
Via Spiga Brown Tweed Funnel Neck Coat | $429.99 at Bluefly
Stitch Detail Boot | $288 at Urban Outfitters
Posted by Melody on January 26th, 2006 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Scrubs aren’t the only things these days with a tie waist. Wait–before you close the page because it reminds you of why you passed on medical school (You wouldn’t be caught dead in wide purple oompa-loompa pants!), realize that tie waist trousers have gained a whole new – and gorgeous - meaning. Whether you’re a dress-up kind of gal or more of a laid-back chick, there’s a pair for you…
Ruby Gaucho with Sash | $54.99 at Bebe
Checkered Gabardine Capri | $22.80 at Forever 21
Kateryna Trousers | $88 at Anthropologie
Xoxo Camel Pant with Sequined Belt | $34.99 at Macy’s
April Wind Culottes | $68 at Anthropologie
Theory “Crunch Pammy†Pants | $250 at Nordstrom
Posted by Melody on January 26th, 2006 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
If a pricey dinner followed by a cheesy box office movie sounds too cliché for your latest Valentine’s Day tastes, go for a cheaper, more romantic version by cooking with your cupid and renting from the local video store–all without leaving your humble abode. Now, just because you’re not stepping foot into the outdoors doesn’t mean you should look ragged. Au contraire – take this opportunity to look a bit sexier than you could outside your house.
Fashion Formula for a Romantic Night In = Kimono Shrug + Sexy Lingerie-as-Top + Brown Bermuda Shorts + Peep Toe Wedge Shoes.
Pleated Kimono Cardigan | $69 at Bebe
Silk Georgette Halter Babydoll | $68 at Victoria’s Secret
Rubbish Pleated Back Pocket Bermuda Shorts | $38 at Nordstrom
Croc Peep Toe Wedge | $120 at Urban Outfitters
Posted by Melody on January 25th, 2006 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Chances are you’re already a Valentine’s Day veteran and have done the whole dinner-and-a-movie thing a trillion times (ok, maybe that’s pushing it). Still, since there aren’t that many things you can do to impress your woman on a Tuesday night, put a new spin on dinner-and-a-movie by doing it at home!
Fashion Formula for a Homey Stud = Pink button-down shirt (c’mon, for the sake of love!) + relaxed jeans + brown loafers.
Solid Oxford Casual Shirt | $59.50 at Banana Republic
Straight Fit Dark Authentic Jeans $44.50 at Gap
Bacco Bucci Parsen Loafter | $135 at Nordstrom
Posted by Melody on January 25th, 2006 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |
Reminiscing about your ballerina days is as easy as dusting off your old black leotard (or buying a new one if you threw it away), pairing it with light-colored ripped jeans, and a pair of (real or pseudo) ballet slippers.
Where to sport this look: If you still attend ballet classes, you can wear it to the studio, but for those who’d rather look like a ballerina than act like one, wear this casual look while shopping, getting your hair cut, or having lunch with an acquaintance.
Adult Short Sleeve Leotard | $10.35 at Discount Dance Supply
Hudson Overside Seam Stretch in Heavy Broken Jeans | $143 at Design By Stephene
Romeo Ballet Slippers | $37 at Capezio
Posted by Melody on January 24th, 2006 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Shorts in the middle of winter may sound ludicrous (especially if you live in a windy, foggy, snowy, and/or rainy city), but with some heavy-duty tights and major confidence, you can pull it off without looking like you missed the memo about winter.
Where to sport this look: Just because you’re in shorts doesn’t mean you need to frolic in a field of greens. This sophisticated look can be worn to a chic restaurant, the theatre, an art/fashion show, but never on an ice-skating date with your new man (even opaque tights can rip).
Fiorucci BBQ Studded Sleeveless Tank | $10.49 at Target
Double Breasted Vest | $68 at Nordstrom
Johnson Couture Short Shorts | $220 at Shop Intuition
Nordstrom Opaque Control-Top Tights | $9 at Nordstrom
Gucci Black Suede Ballet Flats | $288 at Bluefly
Posted by Melody on January 24th, 2006 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
If your parents never put you through ballet school and now you’re trying to make up for your lack of pirouettes by ballet pieces like ballet flats, leotards, and leggings, just make sure you wear them right or else you’ll look like a dancer with two left feet.
Ballet flats: If you’re not exceptionally short, ballet flats can be a treat not only to your eyes but also to your tiring feet. Paired with opaque tights or your bare skin, they can make any outfit look instantly stylish. Opt to match your pair with jeans – perhaps a bit tattered. The contradiction of a rugged piece (the jeans) with a delicate one (the flats) will be nice. Ballet flats can also be paired with a skirt, short or mid-length, but make sure the colors match. In other words, don’t wear a loud red skirt with pink flats.
Leotards: Usually dancers throw any old pants over their leotard when leaving ballet practice, but you should pair a black short-sleeved leotard with light-colored ripped jeans and black flats. Several strands of funky pearls around your neck might not be a bad idea either. Stay away from wearing bright-colored leotards; you don’t want to resemble a ballerina on crack.
Leggings: Leggings can be tricky because they automatically scream 80’s. If you think you can carry off that look, be our guest, but as a favor to “Flashdance†and “Dirty Dancing,†don’t buy them in purple, pink, orange, or any other wacky color. The act of sporting tights is a tad funky already, so opt for a mute color like black, gray, or navy blue. Also, realize that leggings are a pretty casual statement, so don’t try wearing them with a fancy skirt at the opera. Rather, throw them on during your latte fix with skin-tight jeans, round-toe flats, and a simple white t-shirt.
Posted by Melody on January 23rd, 2006 in How To, Trendscape, Women's |
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