Recent Entries

• Your New Best Friend Is an Algorithm That Wants to Get Rid of Y

  by Maya Demaine April 19, 2018
  Siqi Mou was in college when her skin started to change. Acne popped up on her face and she experienced redness and sensitivity. But when she tried the same products her friends used--the ones they swore worked for them--she didn't see the same results. "Why is there no personalized solution? It's ...

• My fashion's fearless. I’m not. I’m very insecure

  by Maya Demaine March 31, 2018
  When I meet Donatella Versace in a suite at London's Dorchester Hotel she's wearing a minidress printed with vintage Vogue covers. The cut and fabric are contemporary, but the print, she explains, is "from the Gianni archive" – one garment from a new collection celebrating the life and work of...

• Martin Margiela’s double bill in Paris explores his personal le

  by Maya Demaine March 26, 2018
  An elegant camel coat is pitted against a white wrap-dress, stained with shocking-pink blotches. The alliance between the noble French house of Hermès and the disruptive Belgian designer Martin Margiela seems an unlikely combination. But in Paris two separate exhibitions are looking at the ic...

• Camilla to close Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

  by Maya Demaine March 19, 2018
  Following the label’s two year break from showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, Camilla is set to make quite the return with IMG announcing the Australian brand will be closing the schedule of shows with the presentation of its resort ’19 collection at Sydney’s Carriagew...

• Student Designer Protests Faculty with Explicit Banner at Corne

  by Maya Demaine March 12, 2018
  Mark Colbran ’18 had already stunned the crowd into hushed whispers with his unconventional design — which featured a deer head and an elephant tusk — at the Cornell Fashion Collective Saturday night. The whispers then grew into shocked gasps as Colbran walked out on stage at the e...

• Community wedding goes off without hitch in Ruthin

  by Maya Demaine February 28, 2018
  A COUPLE experienced the wedding of their dreams - thanks to the community. Kate and her husband Dylan Evans were married on February 8 at Ruthin Castle. Their wedding was organised and paid for by generous community members, businesses, family and friends. A surprise and secret group had been set...

• Fashion students shape trends

  by Maya Demaine January 19, 2018
  Fashion students at Clarendon Sixth Form College have created a range of garments taking inspiration from shapes. The students were set the challenge to create exciting pieces using white and grey fabrics, taking inspiration from geometric shapes such as triangles and squares and mathematic princip...

• Think Italian fashion and you are likely to think of chic centr

  by Maya Demaine January 10, 2018
  Think Italian fashion and you are likely to think of chic central, Milan. But “Made in Italy” actually has its roots in Florence, where the hotly anticipated Pitti Uomo trade fair opens this week.The most famous men here may be naked – from Michelangelo’s David to the sea-god...

• A dramatic year

  by Maya Demaine January 3, 2018
  Bell sleeves Designers experimented a lot with necks and sleeves this year and the iconic bell sleeves were in demand through the year. This wide sleeved trend adds a retro look to your outfit and also gives it a dramatic effect. The flair of the sleeve varies according to the outfit. Bell sleeves ...

• Pringle of Scotland

  by Maya Demaine December 21, 2017
  Fran Stringer has been a cautious colorist at Pringle of Scotland. The last seven or so collections under her hand have been resolutely neutral, a calm, soft-yarned sea of heathery tones and monochrome. Occasional exceptions have included the slaps of primary-colored argyle in Fall ’17’s...

• Styling Session With Karla Welch or Micael

  by Maya Demaine December 5, 2017
  When faced with holiday dressing conundrums or the need for a wardrobe refresh for 2018, who better to consult than stylists-to-the-stars Karla Welch and Micaela Erlanger? The multi-brand women's fashion boutique Intermix (whose customers include Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Chrissy Teige...

• Brazilian vibe to hot Fashion Council WA’s Swim and Resort Seri

  by Maya Demaine November 22, 2017
  KAFTAN queen Camilla Frank says WA can expect a vibrant Brazilian carnival style-show when her collection hits the runway at Sunday’s Fashion Council WA’s Swim and Resort Series event. The designer, whose pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Oprah, will be showcased after the WA...

• Esteem Models hosts fashion show at JMU

  by Maya Demaine November 14, 2017
  (Photo:uk prom dresses) Putting on its annual fashion show and having models walking in six-inch heels to help students gain more self-confidence, Esteem Models hosted its annual fall show Friday called “A Date with Esteem.” The models blew viewers away with the confidence and passion t...

• 5 fashion bloggers I rely on for most of my wardrobe

  by Maya Demaine November 3, 2017
  A brief summary of my fashion journey: Teens and early 20s — I was good at hunting down bargains, putting together cool outfits and shopping on a budget. I took time to read fashion magazines and adapt them to my style and budget. Shopping was fun! Late 20s — I had my first baby. Didn&...

• A niche boutique on the outskirts of Christchurch is pulling pu

  by Maya Demaine October 27, 2017
  Things keep changing in Christchurch and, fortuitously, considering the circumstances, much of it is for the good. Not so long ago, Tai Tapu, on the semi-rural outskirts of the city, would not have been considered a place to go for special-purpose shopping or great coffee. Since the events of 2010...

• Jonathan Simkhai Marries TJ Allers at Their Home in Bridgehampt

  by Maya Demaine August 29, 2017
  As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states and the stigma around its use continues to diminish, its presence at even the most traditionally conservative events seems to know no bounds. The latest place weed has been making an appearance? Weddings. According to a recent Bloomberg report,...

• In limited ruling, court sides with Wisconsin photographer who

  by Maya Demaine August 25, 2017
  Due to her Evangelical Christian beliefs about marriage, Amy Lawson will not take photographs at same-sex wedding ceremonies. After reports of other photographers being sued for not photographing same-sex couples’ ceremonies, Lawson stopped taking all wedding business out of concern her positi...

• These Newlyweds Recreated Their Parents' Wedding Photos & The R

  by Maya Demaine August 22, 2017
  Couples often say their wedding day went by too fast. Decades later, many people don't remember the details of the day — all they have are the photos. To honor these memories, three newlywed couples decided to recreate their parents' wedding photos from a generation ago, down to the outfits, ...

• Adler-Liesmann Wedding Vows Read

  by Maya Demaine August 17, 2017
  Kimberly Jo Liesmann and Mason Robert Adler were united in marriage June 17, 2017, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington. The Rev. Dr. Mark Bangert and the Rev. Matthew Hardaway officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Bride’s parents are Betty and Duane Liesmann, Marthasville. Groom&...

• This couple didn't just embrace tech at their wedding, they pla

  by Maya Demaine August 9, 2017
  Weddings and technology aren't always a match made in heaven. Some couples prefer to opt for tech-free weddings, while others impose rules about social media usage on the big day. But, one couple has decided to not just embrace technology at their wedding, they've planned their entire theme around ...