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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Looking for an excuse to wear your beloved ugly Christmas sweater that you were psyched to show off at your favorite Christmas party? Brighten up your quarantine with Ugly Christmas Sweater Day on Dec. 18. There’s still plenty of time during this holiday season to strut your stuff on Zoom and socially distant shindigs.
By Jennifer Barnes5 years ago in Styled
Consumer Economy
Written by Leon Zadok - December 17, 2020 Why do I have all these clothes? This morning, I opened up my closet and thought, “Why do I have so much stuff - too much stuff?” I hadn’t worn some things. I had rarely worn others. Yet, I had such a volume of cloth spewing about the place.
By SNROCINUTAF5 years ago in Styled
How Tweed Has Stood The Test of Time
Tweed's history dates back to 18th century Scotland where the term was actually coined accidentally in 1826 due to a misread label. The label read 'tweel', which was coincidentally worn by gentlemen shooting or fishing near the river Tweed. Tweed has since become a classic Scottish material that is known all over the world.
By Alicia Walker5 years ago in Styled
A tête-à-tête on Sustainability with the Fashion Insider!
What is ‘Fashion’ to you? When I asked this question to myself, the only answer was ‘what I wear & how I look’. But is Fashion just that? In recent times, I have had the privilege to come across some gorgeous & eclectic work of few fashion designers, creative professionals & stylists. This opportunity has not only changed my views but also my approach to Fashion. People tend to miss the baseline of fashion that it is also about behaviour. What you wear & how you look is part of it but in an actual sense how you pursue is the essence of Fashion. I gradually started understanding the silver lining of fashion i.e., what we do with what we have, how do we repurpose the materials and how to be creative to make only necessary designs. And this is where I got introduced to Sustainable Fashion and it got my attention. It is still a buzz word to me & I know for many of you too. So, I decided to have a tête-à-tête on Sustainability with a Fashion Insider. Bringing to you the inside story of sustainable fashion in the era of global pandemic………
By Daily Dose by Lopa5 years ago in Styled
A Brief History of Fancy Nightwear and the Evolution of Pyjamas
Today, globalisation has turned our sleeping attires similar. It is much different from what people used to wear at night during the past. Here, you will discover everything about the history of pyjamas you weren’t aware of.
By House of dreams5 years ago in Styled
The Fashion World
Who is Charles Frederick Worth? Have you ever heard of him? How is he connected to “The Fashion World”? Charles Frederick Worth was born on 13th October, 1825, in Bourne, Lincolnshire, to William and Ann Worth. William was a solicitor who was described as a “dissolute” and who ruined the family finances, eventually leaving Ann without financial support and impoverished. Charles went out to work at eleven years of age at a printer’s shop. When a year had gone by, he moved to London to become an apprentice at Swan & Edgar department store in Piccadilly. Seven years later, the leading British textile store, Lewis & Allenby, employed Charles.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Styled
Shanghai Fashion Week (The black girl)
I was so excited to be going out the country for the first time. I worked so hard for this moment. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I knew it would be challenging because I never left the country for 3 months. The moment I landed in Shanghai I had trouble finding my driver due to the fact everything is in Chinese! I just looked for the guy holding my picture he proceeded to lead me to the car and handed me a sim chip for my phone but unfortunately it didn’t work because my phone was locked to my carriers sim. The language barrier made figuring that out a bit hard but. We arrive to the model apartment which by the way I shared with two guys. Yes they put me in a model apartment with two guys. I was happy they welcomed me with open arms. I couldn’t wait till the morning so I could actually see where I was. It was around 12 at night when I arrived at the apartment. To my surprise the other models knew I was American and since I was knew they were eager to invite me out to party but I was just way to tired from the time difference. Everything seemed to be going great. They paired me with another model that was new but she spoke another language so we couldn’t connect as much as I wanted to. A week into being there I started feeling a little down. The isolation was starting to kick in. My very first casting I was turned away at the door because they didn’t want black models. This was the first time I ever dealt with something like this. I was shocked and my feelings were seriously hurt. I asked my agency about it and they had no clue the client didn’t want black models but promised me that it wouldn’t happen again. I quickly learned that this is the norm. I didn’t like it but I held my head high. I was under a lot of pressure it seemed as if everything was an obstacle. My hair was another problem and don’t get me started on makeup. They had no idea what to do with me. They are used to pale models. I would often have to wear a wig or bring my own foundation and powder because the makeup is too light for my skin. I was extremely stressed and it was starting to disappointment me. But what I didn’t know is that I would dominant fashion week because I had the look they all wanted that exotic who is that girl look. I walked so many shows I couldn’t even keep up I was exhausted! The other models didn’t like the attention I was starting to get and pretty soon that ended up being the downfall of my trip. I was being harassed by some of the models in my agency and nothing was being done. I was extremely lonely and I missed home. It got so bad I ended up flying home earlier then I wanted because my mental health was at risk. I learned so much about myself going to Shanghai and I wouldn’t change it for the world but it really did show me that we need change in the modeling world. This is a problem that has been going on for a very long time. Not enough people talk about it. I’m just so happy I did it and I share my story to encourage other models to keep going no matter what. A small town Midwest girl that moved to Los Angeles with big dreams made it in China Vogue. Never give up on your dreams. Stay consistent and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
By Mersadez Hemphill5 years ago in Styled
Amy M. Philbert
AS Plus Modeling, LLC is located in the DMV area (D.C./Maryland/Virginia) and is dedicated to helping talent of all shapes and sizes find work in the industry of modeling and film. As a plus-size model, actress, and screenplay writer herself, the President, CEO, and Founder, Amy Philbert (Serna), has experienced the struggle of obtaining work in a field that doesn't typically cater to plus-size talent. She has created AS Plus Modeling, LLC to push the industry from coast-to-coast to show that talent has no limits! From New York to Los Angeles, AS Plus Modeling, LLC is working to open the industry to more!
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Styled
Who is ReplenishWear
ReplenishWear is a new company integrating into the market place with the value of eco-friendly, respectfully made products. We are founded soley to provide ethical products, that are meant to be kept for life. Hoping to make a dent in ending fast fashion, ReplenishWear is here to continue to find solutions for the community.
By Chloe Noelle King5 years ago in Styled
