月別アーカイブ: 2017年10月

Pakistani bridal brand Élan showcases its sumptuous new collection

With wedding season soon to be upon us, Pakistani brand Élan showed off its latest bridal offering, “Champs de Patchouli,” at a glamorous event this month.

Opting out of the traditional fashion week line up for the second year in a row, Élan, which has fans across the globe due to its ethereal and ornate take on bridal wear, invited the industry for what turned out to be an opulent yet intimate night of matrimonial glam.

The collection itself was true to Élan’s aesthetic, which ties in modern sensibilities of design with the reimagining of classic wedding silhouettes like the peshwas, lehngas and shararas we know so well. Ensembles embellished with pearls, thread work, and adornments of dabka and gota met with hand painted and 3D embellishments upon dreamy organzas, nets and tissues.

Models glided across a glass topped pool, with the backdrop of shelves filled with candles and hues of flora that complimented the color palette Élan has come to be known for.

Traditionally, fashion weeks are a hustle and bustle of chaotic energy from the red carpet to the war zone which is finding your seat; heading backstage only ups the ante with the tangible anxiety of months and months of hard work being laid out in a mere few minutes with only one chance to really get it right. Élan’s Khadijah Shah removed the havoc of juggling one’s own vision amidst so many others and honed in her own style.

“One of the main reasons I started doing solo shows was so I could have more creative control over the ambience and atmosphere of the show,” said Shah on why the design house chose to break away from showing at fashion week.

“The bridal attire we create is opulent and magnanimous in terms of design, detail and embellishment and they reflect best in an atmosphere that is more sophisticated and elegant than fashion week run-ways,” Shah continued. “This allows me to execute my vision in terms of set, ramp and choreography, creating a scene that was a manifestation of the Élan vision.”

It was a sentiment that was celebrated throughout the evening by guests — which included celebrities, designers, editors, friends and family — the solo show allowed the brand to present their clothes, their way. Similarly, those that attended seemed to be in agreement that the singularity of the show and the comfortable set-up removed the obligatory feel of attending fashion weeks where one wants to race to the end.

The show’s atmosphere, though ornate and polished, achieved a vibe that felt relaxed. Guests mingled before and after the presentation and closed out the event in high spirits with a night of dance, a benefit to hosting one’s own show on one’s own terms: “I love to have people around me and generally love to host my friends, family and colleagues. Having my own show allows me to do that; showcase a collection yet also host an evening that is pleasant and enjoyable for everyone. It gives me immense pleasure to know that attendees at my shows had a great (night), enjoyed the installation and went home happy.”Read more at:wedding dresses | wedding dresses melbourne

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Pakistani bridal brand Élan showcases its sumptuous new collection

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Top Catwalk Looks From Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo

Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo is almost at an end, and the nation’s best-known designers have taken to the catwalks of the Japanese capital to showcase their vision for Spring/Summer 2018. Here are five of the strongest looks so far.

Meiking NG

Athleisure was given a high-fashion twist at Hong Kong label Meiking NG, where a neon yellow mesh vest was given a playful drawstring waist and tutu-style peplum and teamed with slouchy grey joggers for a low-key look.

Hanae Mori

At Hanae Mori the focus was on vibrant color and swirling pattern, with layers piled up for an eye-catching look. Floaty culottes and kimono-style dresses made for graceful silhouettes that contrasted with the bold color palette.

Elza Winkler

Things took on an abstract tone at Elza Winkler, where this structured ruffled dress struck a perfect balance between the severe and the whimsical.

Heaven Please+

Hong Kong label Heaven Please+ focused on clashing prints and colors, pairing artistic, illustration-style embellishments with vibrant and unexpected ruffle details for a fun yet accessible aesthetic.

Dressed Undressed

Barely-there nude hues and sheer fabrics contrasted beautifully with tailored formalwear or slouchy, statement outerwear at DressedUndressed, resulting in a sophisticated aesthetic that combined a delicate, feminine approach with an urban utilitarianism.Read more at:wedding dresses | wedding dresses 2017

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Keeping in Mind Who the Wedding

There are so many people and factors that can make us lose sight of what the purpose and premise of a wedding is truly supposed to be about. Opinions, feelings, threats, people trying to vicariously live through you, people trying to impose their views on you. Over the years I have heard some shocking things, both personally and professionally. I remember being told, “This day is not about you.” There are few things in this life that I am adamant in my certainty of, but a wedding day being about the couple getting married is one of them. I have seen a non-religious parent pressure a non-religious child to have a religious ceremony to appease a religious parent, even though it was not in line with the beliefs of the couple getting married. I have seen mother’s pressure daughters into getting flowers they literally hate, because they are paying for them, and they are their personal favorite flowers. These are just a few examples, but you can see where this is going, and I could easily go on and on.


So, let’s start with what a wedding is. A wedding is simply a ceremony where two people unite in marriage. Customs and traditions vary greatly, and there is a great deal of personal preference as to what a couple incorporates into their ceremony and celebration. So, when it comes down to it, the wedding is about these two individuals, and these two individuals alone, making a commitment to each other, to unite in marriage. While most couples opt to share this happy moment with close family and friends, the ceremony and celebration are where things can start to slip out of the couple’s grasp, and cause a great deal of anxiety, conflict, unhappiness, and start to become a day that does not resemble what the couple imagined what it would be.


While it is true that many couples turn to their families to help them pay for the wedding, the families need to keep in mind that this is their children’s day, and that if their needs and wants are within budget, and within reason, they should let them have the day they had envisioned. This is about what makes them happy, not about reliving something you feel you missed out on, not about showing off to people in your life, and not about your personal taste. If the couple feels that there is too much interference, that their voices are not being heard, and that the day no longer resembles anything like what they had envisioned for themselves, they should seriously consider taking a step back and financing the wedding themselves. While this may change the scale and scope of wedding they can have, it may be well worth it to them in the end.


These days, with many couples waiting to get married at a later age, many are paying for the wedding themselves, which gives them complete control of decision making and tone for the day. You will also often see things go one of two ways. People will either go all out, thinking they are finally doing this and they are going to celebrate, or people being lower key, and keeping the genuine purpose of the commitment to one another in perspective.


The most important advice I give couples leading up to their weddings is this, do not let anyone else influence your feelings about the day or the commitment you are making to each other. The day is about the two of you, and nothing else, and no one else matters. Do not let anyone take away one second of happiness or joy from this experience that you have waited your whole life for. If someone is stressing you out, turn to your partner, ground each other, be each other’s touch stone, you are partner’s and that is what you are there for. This is one of your first tests to be there for each other, and it is supposed to be a day celebrating the joyous commitment you are making to one another, focus on that, and each other, and you will be off to an amazing start!Read more at:vintage wedding dresses | beach wedding dresses

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Meet Beck Wadworth of An Organised Life

Beck Wadworth of An Organised Life, the newest member of Vogue’s Spy Style Network, touches on how she turned her innovative blog into an e-commerce site, with her fashionably functional products now stocked in over 70 stores worldwide.


In your own words explain your job and aesthetic.


“As the director of An Organised Life I personally design all the products for the brand and oversee the sales and PR. I also manage the day to day running of the business including social media, blog posts, eccommerce, online orders, photoshoots, marketing, production, shipping, accounting and everything in between! Every day is different. I have also been lucky enough to personally work with multiple brands through my social media including VogueAustralia, Veuve Cliquot Rich, Georgio Armani, M.A.C, Mecca Cosmetica and this has also become part of my day to day routine and work load. Aesthetic wise, my personal style and my creative style is very clean and minimalistic. From my wardrobe which is refined and all about classic silhouettes, to my apartment which is all monochrome with clean lines and a touch of greenery — everything in my life is streamlined with this vibe. I’m a bigger lover of less is more.”


What does an average day look like for you?


“Each day is different but usually it looks like this. 6.30am: Alarm and check emails news in bed. 7.00am: Smoothie and check over to-do list followed by a walk around Bondi. Then, emails and urgent jobs. From 9am: I do online orders for AOL ready for the courier to collect. 11.00am: Usually shooting either in the office for AOL or out on the streets for a client. 1pm: Anything and everything from accounting, client meetings, designing new products, production and supplier meetings or feedback, planning photo-shoots, editing imagery, changing web banners, writing blog posts, attending events, working on my social media, designing EDM’s, invoicing, marketing and PR plans and ideas etc.


The one bad thing about running your own business is it’s 24/7 and you’re always so passionate about growing your baby that the days fly by in a second! Before I know it, it’s 8.00pm!”


How would you describe your personal style?


“Chic and understated.”


What’s your favourite thing about your chosen profession?


“Being organised just makes life easier! I love being able to help fast paced, successful people manage their busy lives through my products and content.”


What’s the most challenging?


“Getting the workload done on my own!”


What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received and who was it from?


“Bec + Bridge [Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston] are two successful woman I always look up to – they have amazing advice and I have always taken it on board. The most memorable has been: Never stand still, and always move forward. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Trust your instincts and learn from your mistakes.”


Where do you see yourself in five years?


“Hopefully with an established brand that is found and followed across the world.”


What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your career path?


“Be as hands-on as possible for the first year. Be prepared to work hard, trust your gut always, be patient and do your research.”


What would you be doing if you weren’t doing this?


“I always loved the idea of working for a magazine! Maybe interiors or fashion — something creative.”


What’s the biggest misconception people have about your career?


“That it’s a walk in the park. But the reality is different. You have to work very hard!”Read more at:www.sheindressau.com | simple wedding dresses

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Festive & feisty

Manpriya Singh

It’s gonna take a lot of sequins and shimmer if you are going to ‘outshine’ the bright and sparkly Diwali. Go a little off-tangent and a dark shade outfit could just be the much-needed contrast to an already well-lit night. Carry on with that line of thought and the shades of summer (sorbet and pastels) need not be reserved for only the first three quarters of the year. Then there are the florals reinvented, as festive as summery.

A few Diwali outfit ideas borrowed from the tinsel town — dazzling enough to match up to the brilliance of the season, but not quite enough to be mistaken for a wedding in the family; although Alia Bhatt’s sharara with chikankari embroidery and pink kurta is captioned ‘wedding bells’ on the Insta page! The outfit by Manish Malhotra can easily transition from a pre-wedding event to festive-wear.

How about palazzos with a twist?

Festival time is usually equated with an anarkali, a lehenga or a saree. But dressy outfits need not be reserved to fabric-heavy silhouettes. Take the right cues and ditch the ethnic-wear, the way Kareena did with an all embroidered ensemble. Dressed in an Anamika Khanna outfit, she graced an award night looking festive enough in shimmery gold floor length cape. “You have to ensure two connecting and core elements while dressing up for Diwali or any of the Indian festivals for that matter. Your outfit has to be dressy enough to spell cheer and it has to have at least one Indian element. If you are wearing a dressy jumpsuit, ensure that it has Indian embroidery or motifs,” city-based designer Malvika Punj, who runs the label Mul, talks of balancing the outfit. She adds, “Or if you are already wearing a lehenga that is very Indian, make sure it is not heavily worked upon and is quite contemporary; for instance an off shoulder blouse or a cropped blouse.”

What better way to spell tradition than an all-over outfit in Benarasi brocade and yet be able to do away with dupatta? Dia Mirza is not just ‘wedding ready’ as declared by her on a social media account in the handcrafted Benarasi, but also festival ready. The options are open, the ideas are endless!Read more at:short wedding dresses | www.sheindressau.com

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