I come from a very cynical culture. We Israelis are very cautious regarding certain rituals and if we feel any type of fakeness, the world hears about it:) I am ready to let that trait go after living in the U.S. for 25 years. We don't celebrate Valentines day in Israel and we don't use the word "love" so much either. America taught me to say " I love you" without the heaviness of the meaning that Hebrew has to the word "Ahava" (love). I use the word love daily: "Love you" to my daughter when I leave the house, "love you" to my employees and reps, "Love ya" to the guy who makes my Iced coffee every morning. "Love...
Hi Retailers, I want to say, I am determined to keep up with the market changes and help us all swim with the stream and not against it. We are here to help you! And why? because if you do well, I do well! Simple! For 2017, we are going to invest in those of you that want to take your store online or just need a consultation or advice on how to do it or your social media channels. And how? Alin Wagner-Lahmy, our Digital Marketer, is going to help you maximize your online sales! Alin is here and available to help you with: ( no charge ) : - Optimizing your online store - Social Media Marketing -...
Fashion is a relatively modern word. Fashion did not exist before the Industrial Revolution. If Queen Victoria had a new gown, it did not inspire a world industry of fashion. Maybe a few ladies at court took inspiration from it and whispered it to their seamstress - not a powerful designer who gave inspiration and therefore was a celebrity for being artistically talented. The major changes came after the shortening of the dress! Women went to work, women started being personas with their own needs and wishes. Then, instead of queens, actresses became the source of inspiration with the designers who were still in the back room. The designers themselves later became a powerful source for the growing fashion industry....
When Rei Kawakubo established her Fashion brand 'Comme des Garcons', and Yoji Yamamoto exposed his avant-guard styles, everybody raised a brow. These were the 1980's and the fashion world was not ready for the big revolution that was already pouring out of Japan into the West. "The creative adult is the child who survived" (Ursule le Guin). This is always what comes to my mind when I watch new collections we receive from Japan. The Japanese design dramatically changed the relationship between Fashion & Body. No more exact fitting & tailoring. No more garments that look perfect on the hanger. Yes to garments with beauty that is enhanced by movement & perfect tailoring. Outfits that are enhanced by new &...
The 90's fashion, with synthetic fabrics; pleather; machine sewn sequins & machine made lace; animal prints & harsh color combinations, looked trashy then & it does now! This trash was given some interesting interpretations by current designers. As a matter of fact, it can actually look right. Chic post 90's. One of the elements that is used to achieve the feel & look of the 90's, is the use of "cheap" materials like Polyester & Lycra, to achieve sharp' skinny silhouettes & generally challenging fashion's traditional status symbols. There is a distinct connection to this trashy look; a shared sense of color & shape - a flavor of the Old Bad Taste. The designers I prefer are those who try...
