Cross cultural Fashion
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SAJA by Samir Jamai
On November 26 a space of The Dome in Moscow hosted a private fashion show of the Moroccan brand SAJA by Samir Jamai. The designer presented his collection of haute couture caftans to the audience of the capital and personally talked to the guests before and after the show. The organizers created a magical atmosphere of the oriental fairytale with a help of Moroccan music during the show and the sound of the sea, which was accompanied by a tea party and sweet snacks. Samir Jamai, designer and founder of the brand Saja, is also a consultant of the World Moroccan Association. As a member of The East County Art Association, the designer is not…
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All you need to know about futurism
This summer, the major fashion trends are a style of the 90s, futurism, strips and unusual combinations. If the 90s fashion and strips are simple and clear, you need to figure out how to add the futurism in your closet. So let’s try to find out what this ‘dark horse’ is. Like many other trends in fashion futurism came from the sphere of the art. The avant-gardists of 10-20s of the last century rejected the status quo, trying to create a new reality, which could destroy the traditions and approaches of the seated style. Tired of reality, artists and poets have rethought their lives, rushing into his own imagination and unexplored galaxy in thoughts. Total discrimination of…
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Streetstyle from MBFW Russia FW`16-17
Street Style is one of our favorite rubrics probably. Moreover, two times a year Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia collects incredible crowd of stylish and unusual people in one area. Such an event is a great opportunity to identify the characteristics of the Russian street fashion. Our photographer, Daria Ratushina, caught the most interesting street style-birds for you. Photos: Daria Ratushina
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Streetstyle from MBFW Russia
31st season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia finished in Moscow. Our photographer Daria Ratushina shot the most stylish guests of the Fashion Week. Look for yourself and inspiration in our gallery. Full report you can find here: vk.com/withoutsugarcoat
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Why you should learn architecture to be stylish
Historically fashion was closely connected with architecture. Fashion style depends on the architecture and its era. Choosing an architecture of your costume you choose the way you look like. For example, you choose the Empire style, and thus you emphasize your femininity. Let’s dive into the details, which will help us to use our clothes more effectively in the future. Let’s consider the main architectural styles and tips how to use them in your wardrobe. Classical style (850 BC to 476 AD). There were a precise rules to construct the buildings from the rise of ancient Greece until the fall of the Roman empire. Use the idea of the entablature…
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Spanish Style Secrets (Vol.2)
I’ve already mentioned Spanish style in previous article, however I would like to show you more pictures from my styled photoshoot and give you some recommendation how to wear details and colors. Stay here to find it out. You should know these things to look like a Spanish babe: 1) Wear pure red or vine color. Don’t be boring, choosing dresses. Wear red pants or full suit, try red shorts with white crop top ot shirt. Find your perfect red lipstick (I love M.A.C. Russian Red and Lime Crime Velvet Lipstick, this look was made with M.A.C. Toledo in shade Sin). 2) Wear lace. Black lace is a classic.…
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What Everybody should know about Spanish Style
You can travel everywhere, you can find every details. It is not a future, it is reality. We use an Internet, we cognize and dream, but we don’t apply our knowledges. For example, knowledges about national costume in different countries. Just let me know, how often do you consider to wear traditional elements of national costume? Spanish fashion pushed me over the edge, thus I would like to tell you some information about national costume essentials and give you an advice how to wear it in real life. By the way, elements of the Spanish national costume is a great modern trend (just remember last Dolce&Gabbana collections). Peineta («la…
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How to wear Sariki, the Cretan headscarf
Today I want to tell you about traditional greek scarf. I prepared this article for almost a year, since last summer I bought this scarf on Crete, but I have not had the opportunity to show you how to wear it. Almost all the winter and spring, I think through the details and looks to capture the material on Corfu. Keep in touch to see 5 ways to wear traditional headscarf. Up to the early 20th century, the Cretans usually wore a pleated red fez with a long tassel or large scarf. The modern knitted black silk Sariki is a traditional headgear of the Cretan men. It has dense fringe…
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Life in ruins
Today is a post about history and street style. Have you ever interested in Ancient Greek fashion? Over thousands of years the ancient Greek clothes symbolized beauty and refinement. Clothes of Ancient Greece emphasized the beauty of the female body and well-masked figure drawbacks and visually stretched silhouette. Thus if you are the owner of a lush figure, look at this style of clothing. Cut was absent in Ancient Greece classic clothes, styles resembled the marble columns of ancient temples. Greek shoes created in a simple style — sandals consisted only of a flat sole and thin leather straps. The first clothes of the ancient Greeks was heavy and massive. Population…
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Learn languages with models
I would like to show you series from amazing Youtube channel i-D. It is a channel about fashion and style. However, I suggest you not just to look at the beautiful and fashion models, I suggest you to learn the essential phrases from foreign languages with your favourite models. All videos are made with humor, character and national stereotypes.