Formal Dresses Girls and Women

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Perhaps the most important reason for dresses.com's meteoric success is its designer Odette Christiane. Known as one of the most creative and influential designers to emerge from the Los Angeles fashion scene in the last twenty years, Christiane has become of the fashion world's preeminent trendsetters. Born is Marseilles, France and raised in Los Angeles, California, Christiane's fashions reflect a hybrid point of view that integrates her two very distinct cultural experiences. By weaving together the seductive allure of French style and the drama and energy of Los Angeles, Christiane's designs transcend and transform the usual categories of artistic craftsmanship.

Christiane channels her instinctive knowledge of what women desire from clothing in the creation of couture designs that is both elegant and refreshing. Christiane reveals that her aesthetic philosophy is "to design clothes that people remember, clothing that is innocent in form, but daring enough to awaken the female body."

Working with painstaking attention to detail, Christiane utilizes her skills as both a designer and a patternmaker to transform ideas into clothing. Christiane spends a tremendous amount of time with each design, paying particularly close attention to both the creative detail and the perfection of the fit. She prefers to work with a mix of fabrics, the practice that lends her creation a richness of texture and form unparalleled by any contemporary designer. The resulting designs are sufficiently understated so as not to upstage their wearer but posses a simple elegance certain to set her apart from the crowd.

Over the last twenty years, Christiane's designs have been featured in the premier department and specialty stores around the world, from Harrods and Harvey Nichols in London, to Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's in the United States. Additionally, her designs are frequently seen on many high profile individuals, both on and off the screen.

Having great designs is only part of the equation of dresses.com's success; the second part of the equation is the quality of its clothing. To insure the highest quality of its clothing, all garments sold at dresses.com are produced in-house at the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Southern California. Although the company has been in business for over thirty-five years, it is not afraid to utilize the technologies of the future to bring the cutting edge fashion of today.

The online revolution has changed the way we gather information and exchange goods and services. Consumers can now shop around the world, anytime of day or night, without leaving their chairs. Ultimately, the online revolution will be a consumer revolution. As a company, dresses.com is intensely focused on meeting the demands of this revolution. By exceeding the expectations of its customers with incomparable quality of its merchandise and unparalleled customer service, dresses.com is focused on building strong, lasting relationships
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Evening and Prom Dresses

ILLEGAL Bengali settlers backed by a strong contingent of army personnel have burnt down at least 60 Jumma houses in four villages under Sajek Union of Rangamati district. Many Jummas are reported to have been wounded and women raped during the attack that began at 9:45 p.m. on 20 April. Details of the incident are yet to come.

Sources said tension had been mounting in the area since the settlers began constructing houses in March after grabbing Jumma people's lands.

Sensing an impending attack, the Jummas, 50 - 60 of them, gathered at a point of the village to defend themselves. This somehow leaked to the army who went up to them and asked them not to worry. 'Since we are here, nothing will happen and settlers will not attack you' an RP Habilder, Harun, was reported to have told the Jummas.

The CO (Commanding Officer) of Baghaihat zone was also present there. However, he did not speak to the Jummas.

While the army engaged the Jummas in talks, a group of Bengali settlers mounted an attack on four Jumma villages namely Gangaram Mukh, Simana Chara, Purbo Para and Baibachara.

They torched the houses, beat up whomever they caught hold of and raped the Jumma girls and women. However, details as to how any have been raped and wounded could not be known immediately.

The Hill Students Council, a front organisation of the United People's Democratic Front, will hold a demonstration in Dhaka later in the day, today, in protest against the barbarous Sajek settler attack.

Girls' Dress in History

Working with frocks and dresses to adorn young girls for life’s special celebrations will soon invoke an interest in the origins of so many charming styles. History always adds depth to beauty, and it is no less the case with something as every-day as little girls’ frocks.


Flower girl dresses, in particular, borrow from centuries of past fashion and through history enhance the romance of innumerable wedding days. The flower girl is a wonderful personage who adds to any themed celebration not only by the charm of childhood, but also by the charm of costume.

Hundreds of years in human past, children were not considered the innocent babes modern society now so cherishes. Children were rather tiny adults full of sinful tendencies; life was strict and full of harsh discipline with little to no play. Fashion of these centuries from the 1400’s well into the 18th Century, for children, were either uncomfortable mini-versions of elaborate adult costume or confining garments of swaddles and stays intended to confine children so adults could work. Swaddling was one done so tightly to infants with the intention of slowing the heartbeat and quieting crying babies through sleep. It was a stark world for children and fashion reflected the times.

Happily the 18th century brought the idea that children were born innocent and were in fact “divine creatures of nature”. New and wonderful beliefs now encouraged outdoor play and the virtue of whimsy in childhood. In this era, we find the empire dress with a high waistline and flowing skirt to allow movement and play. The empire dress remains a favorite flower girl dress for many historically themed weddings. Kate Greenaway would later illustrate beautiful children in empire dresses of the 18th century more than one hundred years later in the late nineteenth century.

The nineteenth century brought the elaborate Victorian style which introduced some uncomfortable finery for young girls. One reason was the increasing affluence in middle classes afforded families more options in fancy dress. This era brings us the very elaborate leg-o-mutton sleeves or gigots, tight bodices with corsets, and a multitude of crinolines. The publication of fashion books such as Godey’s shared high fashion from Paris throughout the modern world. Brides very often select Victorian elements for their weddings and it remains a favorite era for romantic traditions and fashions. It is Queen Victoria who chose for her wedding flower girls in white and has forever given us the traditional model of the sweet and innocent carrier of petals.

While Victorian dresses were oh-so beautiful, it was difficult garb in which to actually live. Early pioneers of women’s rights began to work against the confinement of elaborate Victorian dress. Famous feminists of the time are Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Another feminist of the time is Amelia Bloomer whose name precedes her in fashion as the first women’s pants, bloomers, are named for her publication of the garment in early feminist newspapers. Bloomers, too, remain a favorite accessory for many flower girl dresses in modern vintage and historically themed weddings.

Gradually in the mid to late 19th century, girls’ dresses became more relaxed again. Popular styles were sheaths for bodice that would button over a slip with several layers of ruffles at the skirt. The late 19th century brought also drop waist dresses which often had wide sashes that tied into large bows at the back. This style is also a popular choice for flower girl dresses, sometimes combined with an old fashion square collar. For very dressy events, young girls may again mimic their fashionable mothers and lady adult friends of society by wearing a bustle and tight waist bodice. A wedding affords perhaps the only modern application of a bustle when the bride’s train is gathered at the back of her bodice to form a bustle. Only the most historically themed wedding would use a bustle for a flower girl dress. The distortion of figure and resulting silhouette is strange for a modern adult, but near disturbing for a young girl.

This era also brought the world a Golden Age of Children’s Literature with classics such as Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland, Little Women, and Peter Pan. Kate Greenaway publishes her illustrations in this time period, depicting charming young characters in empire dress of the previous century. A tenderness and gentle appreciation of children that remains our current model of child care has its seeds in the late 19th century.

The turn of the century brings another girl’s classic dress in the Yoke dress. The dawn of the industrial age brought machines that women soon learned to operate outside the home and many women began to work. They required more comfortable work clothes. Other modern women played sports; some professionally. These cutting edge families required comfortable clothing for their children and the yoke dress became popular for young girls. Yoke dresses typically had fitted shoulders and sleeves, but would gather just above the chest and flow into a free, loose skirt of short length (usually above the knee). This style dress, although sometimes modified, is the predominant play dress decades into the 20th century. Yoke dresses will evolve into float dresses and other favorites with short skirts. Many flower girl dresses will resemble turn of the century yoke dresses with fancy smocking at the chest and free flowing skirts. Flower girl dresses that pay homage to the yoke dress will most commonly be seen at more casual and vintage weddings.

More sophisticated girls’ dresses of the turn of the century would be drop waist cottons with above the knee skirts that are elaborately embroidered with lace insets and tiny pleats. With this style, the girl would often wear a huge bow atop her head and dainty patent leather Mary-Jane style shoes. This type dress was still considered “high fashion” and was a bit uncomfortable, but now considered not practical for every day wear. Of course, the turn of the century high fashion dresses for young girls are very popular in contemporary weddings with vintage themes and often outdoor settings.

While the early 20th century brought us shirtwaists and Gibson Girls, the Flapper Girl of the early 1920’s is perhaps the favorite fashion plate of these two decades. World War I brought women to workplace in unprecedented numbers, ladies’ hair and hemlines went short and the “flapper dress” was born. Girls as young as seven would wear these loose-fitting tunic inspired dresses. The hemline was now set at the knee for young and adult. The flapper dress was worn as a work garment and dressed up with swaying spangles and beads for evening outings. Even First Holy Communion Dresses were made in the flapper style. At this time the romper or bloomer dress came to be for young girls. These were short dresses with bloomers beneath so little ladies could run and play with complete ease. Physicians of the time encouraged sunlight and outdoor activity for children’s good health.

Flapper dresses can be seen in vintage inspired wedding for flower girl dresses and brides. Often the bride will even wear a bobbed haircut to match. The fine detail and simple lines can inspire a very elegant wedding with simple fashion lines and great fun at the reception!

Mid to late 20th century fashion ideas for flower girl dresses are considerably more modern and very themed. Some ideas would be poodle skirts of the 1950’s and even flower-child inspired flower girl dresses from the 1960’s. Themed weddings from mid to late 20th century tend to be more casual and fun oriented, the flower girl dress will reflect that spirit. Truly historic weddings can be lavish and infused with endless tradition and romance. So, pull out your favorite historical novel or love story and dream your dream wedding. But, don’t forget to adorn the little flower girl as she will be a young personification of your wedding day vision!

Gangster Fancy Dress

Gangster fancy dress

options are simply perfect for just about anyone out there. If you have a thrill for the unknown and mysterious look of the gangster era, then dressing the part is not a bad idea. Of course, that is not the only thing that you can dress as, but it just might be one of the best out there for those that love the look or the drama that involves them. What are you going to use in your costume to make the part real? The more real it is, the more you will be able to sell yourself as a gangster. Let’s talk about what you need to wear so that you can look as menacing as those individuals did in the twenties.

Let’s talk about the gangster fancy dress. What will you wear that will make your look, well, perfect? Start with the best suit. The suit should be black with pin stripes. Gangsters were known for having a very sharp, clean and expensive look. There is no limit to the quality of suits that these people wore during that time. Of course, you do not need to purchase the most expensive suit to still pull the look off. Look for a gangster fancy dress that already has that look. In fact, you can just purchase the trousers and jacket that look real and maybe use them again at some point. Nevertheless, that is not all there is to this look. The gangster fancy dress should also be full of great accessories. The shoes are typically the shoe of the era. The black and white stylish, expensive looking ones! Make sure that you complete the look with a hat. A nice, black rimmed hat is what you need to top the look off. Let’s not forget the shirt and tie as well. We recommend a black shirt with a perfectly contrasting white tie.

Still there is much more to your look for your gangster fancy dress. You can walk around with a cigar in hand. A fake Cuban would do the trick nicely. Next, don’t forget your face. Yes, even at this level you need to dress up the look. A small, neat, black moustache is the perfect compliment. Add pair of reflecting sunglasses to the gangster fancy dress and you have a perfect, evil and mysterious combination of looks. But, let’s not forget the ladies as well. Yes, even women can dress the part with a matching outfit perhaps with a calf length skirt. The good news is that even though this is a costume that you can put together from the things you have around the house, you can also purchase the fancy dress look from many websites on the web. Go ahead and check it out! Mystery and danger await you!

Custom Shirt Giveaway

A man’s dress shirt can elegantly frame his face during a presentation and later absorb his perspiration during a tough round of questioning. It can play a supporting role by enhancing his sport jacket or it can stand alone and be the centerpiece of his outfit. The dress shirt ranges in price from the $9.99 Wal-Mart polyester special to over $600 for a name brand custom shirt. But why would you want to read an entire article about dress shirts?

Because details matter. In any given day we only speak with a small percentage of the people we see; the shirt you wear, in the absence of a jacket, is the most powerful signal you are using to non-verbally communicate with those around you. Your shirt, whether you like it or not, is speaking for you; make sure it’s saying what you intend.

What is a Dress Shirt

A proper dress shirt is a button-up shirt with a collar, long sleeves, and wrist cuffs. It is usually made from a cotton fabric woven and dyed into various, non-obtrusive patterns and colors. By altering these characteristics, a dress shirt can either send the message its wearer is ready for sport or ready to meet the president.

Dress Shirt Fit

Most men wear dress shirts that do not fit them properly. The problem is that ready made garments are made to fit many; as a result, they fit no one perfectly. We all compromise somewhere if a shirt fits us in the neck it fails us in the sleeve length; if it fits well in the sleeves, it billows out around the stomach. So the fit I’ll describe here is generally only achievable on a custom shirt or one that’s close to fitting and then tailored by a skilled hand.

A well fitted dress shirt should first and foremost be comfortable; this is different for every man. Larger men are usually complimented by a looser fit while petite and thin men are complimented by a more form cut. In general, though, a shirt should:

• Allow two fingers in the collar when buttoned.
• Be tight enough around the wrist so that the cuffs must be unbuttoned to slip them off.
• Have long enough sleeves so that you can raise your arms like wings and not pull the cuffs down the forearm; they should be short enough so that you don’t have more than 1 inch of fabric bunching near the cuff when your arms hang.
• Shoulder points that extend to the end of the shoulder and no farther.
• Have room in the chest and waist to pinch out 1-3 inches of fabric (depending on fit desired).

Dress Shirt Fabric

Cotton. The undisputed king of shirt fabrics, cotton has been the choice of those in the know for centuries. A finely woven cotton fabric exhibits all the properties a man could want from a garment worn close to the body, good heat & moisture conduction, durability, smoothness, and the ability to take shape when ironed.

Man-Made Fibers. Although they do not exhibit the same desirable properties as cotton, man made fibers have made a huge impact on the shirt scene due to their ability to do an acceptable job at a rock bottom price. Often wrinkle and stain resistant, these fibers have and will continue to play a major role in menswear. Although I recommend staying away from shirts with more than 50% man made fiber, for the budget minded, they may be a viable alternative.

Silk. A luxury fabric easily recognizable because of its sheen and light drape, it is not recommended for most as, the maintenance costs are high and long term durability low. But that’s just my opinion!

Dress Shirt Color

White – The most common shirt color; historically it has dominated the scene and was initially the only choice for a gentleman. The lack of color on a man’s collar and cuffs signified he did not have to do dirty work; colored shirts were looked upon with suspicion as it was assumed they were colored to hide stains. To this day, white still reigns as the most formal color, and its popularity has safely placed it among the iconic garments a man can wear. Where ever you may be, a man can safely assume a white shirt will never be out of place.

Blue – Blue’s dominance has more to do with its ability to compliment most men’s complexions rather than heritage. The popularity of blue exploded in the United States as more and more off-the-rack manufactures looked for colors and patterns that would sell. Today the color firmly holds a place as a safe alternative to white. And unfortunately, this is often the extent of the variety found in a man’s dress shirt collection.

Other Colors – Pink, gold, lavender, off-white, forest green, and even red, just a few of the multitude of colors available to the man who is willing to walk a different path. Whether these colors dominate the dress shirt, or highlight the pattern woven into it, they can compliment every complexion out there. And with less than 10% of the shirt wearing population even dabbling into these shades, the man who masters wearing them can easily set himself apart in a room of like dressed men.

Patterns

Solid – The simplest and most formal pattern, yet the most versatile. A solid shirt’s defers attention away from the color (unless it is gaudy) and instead helps a man better display the style and fit of his garment. And solid doesn’t always mean solid; different weaves can slyly give the impression of monotony from a distance only to reveal their true nature up close. A solid white poplin fabric has a very different look and feel from a solid white twill or herringbone.

Stripe – Most of us can’t go wrong with a classic blue on white, but consider adding certain accent colors such as red or pink to liven up the hues in the face. This pattern looks especially good with a solid colored suit.

Check – Historically the purpose of the check was to signify a wearer’s background. Today, most men are intimidated to wear such a pattern with a suit as they think it will appear overpowering. It won’t, as long as you remember not to mix like patterns; a checked shirt with a solid suit and striped tie are a great combination. However, it is the least formal pattern and should be worn carefully in business on the US East Coast and abroad.

Dress Shirt Style

The Shirt Collar

The purpose of a shirt collar is to properly balance and frame a man’s face. It’s the most visible part of a shirt when wearing a jacket and because of it’s proximity to the face, plays a very large role in determining the formality and use of the shirt. For this article we will only talk about turndown collars and its two major variants, the point and spread.

Point Collars – The most common collar style seen in the US is the point collar; found on 95% of off-the-rack dress shirts, it is cut so that the collar points are reasonably close together with the collar angle being at or less than 60 degrees. The advantage of this collar style is that longer, more closely set points tend to draw the eye down which elongates the face. Unfortunately, most off-the-rack point collars seek the middle ground and do not have a small enough angle or long enough points to reap the full rewards of this effect.

Spread Collars – The second style is the spread or “cutaway” collar. These collars have the points “cut away” thus the name, revealing more of the upper shirt area; typically we see these collars with angles greater than 90 degrees. Spread collars are excellent for the gentleman with a medium to long shaped face, as they do the opposite of the point and spread out a man’s features.

Shirt Cuffs

Besides the collar, the shirt’s cuffs are the only visible parts of a shirt when a jacket is worn; they are divided into two types, button (casual to formal) and French (formal).

Button Cuffs – Button cuffs are single cuffs which wrap around the arm and are buttoned into place. These are the cuffs most commonly found on ready made shirts. Button cuffs may have a single button or may be adjustable, with two buttons side-by-side. Some have two buttonholes and two vertical buttons- a more formal option often called the “barrel cuff.” Button cuffs may also have a small button on the sleeve, between the cuff and the end of the cuff opening, intended to prevent the area from opening and exposing the gentleman’s wrist.

French Cuffs – French cuffs are the most formal option, yet are perfectly appropriate for daily wear in many industries such as finance. The French cuff is a double cuff, folded back and fastened with cufflinks to create a distinctive and distinguished appearance. Cufflinks must always be worn – though there are more subtle options available, such as fabric knots – so the gentleman must be prepared to keep a reasonable selection on hand.

Dress Shirt Buttons

Most buttons today are made of plastic, a suitable material for the job asit is inexpensive and fairly strong. However, if a low quality resin is used, the base of your buttons will crack, and they may break within a year. An eloquent alternative to plastic is Mother of Pearl. Not actually pearl, these buttons are made from shell and are so hard that they can break needles. They are only found on higher end clothing today because of their cost and tendency to disintegrate over time when exposed to harsh detergents.

Prom Dress Fashion

Prom dress - Now-days women goes with new trends of fashion . women's experimenting with Bridal gowns , Beaded gowns , Ball gowns , Fur dresses , & with many other Designer collection.

Ball gowns are especially worn in wedding . Spill your fashion beans across in this spaghetti strapped ball gown . Ball Gowns can be worn in most formal female attire . Our ball gowns are color accented in sashes, waistband ribbons, or extravagantly embroidered for a divine aura. A great choice these ball gowns are true classics and will work for all seasons.

Beaded Dresses are unique collection of Dresses . Beaded gowns are accented with beaded and sequins . The Beaded Dress collection has some of the finest designs made using the interplay of bead and sequins orchestrated in perfect harmony to give each beaded dress an exotic appeal. A perfect combination of beaded design & sequins will add a perfect look & make you look sexy.

Pink also containis elements of fire and air,passion and oxygen combined,thus summoning of the mind images of life,ripeness,hunger and succulent pleasure.Even the definition of pink carries positive connotations.

Fur Gowns - Leave a fashion legacy behind in this enchanting Fur gown with splendid definitions and oodles of style. Fur Gowns are available in desired color . In Fur Gowns You are sure to make an entrance in style.

Cocktail dresses - Add a cocktail dress from our cocktail dresses collection to your repertoire and experience the evening grow more intoxicating than the spirits . Cocktail Dresses are delightful desgins.

Understanding the business fashion

You know you're destined to be a fashion designer if you: a) spent most of your childhood making clothes for your Barbie dolls instead of playing with your friends; b) read fashion magazines instead of your school books; c) ran a boutique out of your basement at age 10. In other words: if you want to be the next Yves Saint Laurent, it helps to be completely and utterly obsessed with fashion.

However, there are many aspects of the profession. Working as a fashion designer can just as well mean supervising a design team at a sportswear company as producing a label under your own name. Although the former career may not seem as glamorous as the latter, it certainly will make your life less stressful. To create your own label takes a lot of time, dedication and hard work. Not to mention living just above the poverty line for several years.

Choosing a strategy

There are as many different ways to embark upon a fashion career as there are styles of design. Ralph Lauren's Polo empire was founded on a small tie collection that he sold to Bloomingdales. Helmut Lang decided to open his own clothing store when he couldn't find a t-shirt that he liked. Michael Kors built up a network of customers by selling clothes in a trendy NYC boutique. However, most people find that the best foundation for a design career is to get a fine arts degree in fashion at a prestigious school. Besides teaching you the craft, a good school will also add credibility to your resumé. "We live in a brandname society, and having the name of a good school behind you really does help," says Carol Mongo, Director of the Fashion Department at Parsons School of Design in Paris.

Applying to a school

There are a lot of colleges that have fashion programs, but only a handful has the kind of reputation that can really push your career. It's hard to enter these schools as competition is high, and they tend to be very selective. You apply by sending a portfolio of drawings of your designs. "We can't teach you how to be creative – you have to bring your creativity to us and let us lead you on your way," says Carol Mongo. She recommends students to get some sewing experience before they apply. Drawing is also an important skill for a designer – it is the way you communicate your ideas. In order to build an impressive portfolio it's a good idea to have some experience in sketching; taking art classes will help you understand form and proportion. But you don't have to be an expert drawer to get accepted to a school. "The most important quality that we look for in our students is that they are truly passionate and exuberant about fashion," says Mongo. "If you have wonderful ideas but can't draw, there are always ways to get around it. You could for example put your designs on a mannequin and take pictures of it."

What school will do for you

Most fashion programs are three to four years long. During that time you will take fine arts classes and study drawing, color composition and form. You will also learn pattern making, draping and cutting techniques. One of the most important advantages of design schools is that they work really closely with the industry. Parsons, for example, have "designer critic projects" where successful designers like Donna Karan and Michael Kors work directly with the graduating students. Ambitious students also have the chance to win prestigious awards and grants, which bring them a lot of attention as well as financial support. One very important event is the fashion show at the end of the last semester, when graduating students show their collections. A lot of important people from the fashion industry attend these shows to scout new talent. It's also an opportunity to be really outrageous and get noticed by the media. Hussein Chalayan, for example, became instantly infamous when he showed rotting clothes that he had buried in his backyard for his graduation show at Saint Martins.

Alternative routes

"Let's be realistic," says Carol Mongo at Parsons, "School's not for everyone. If you're just looking to get a job in the fashion industry – not a career as a designer – you probably don't need to go school." If you want to work as a seamstress or a patternmaker, the best thing is probably to apply for an internship at a fashion house and work your way up. However, there are many examples of famous designers who started out as interns with no formal training. For example, Dior's brightest new star, men's wear designer Hedi Slimane, had a degree in journalism when he started working with men's wear designer José Levy. Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquière is another example of a brilliantly successful designer who learned the jobs hands-on, as an assistant at Jean-Paul Gaultier. Usually, you apply for an internship by sending a portfolio to a fashion house you're interested in. But it's a good idea to call them up beforehand to see exactly what they need. It's also important to note that competition is fierce, and unless you have personal connections, it's very difficult to get an internship without an education.
There are also designers, like Luella Bartley, who started their own business after working as stylists for several years, thus building an industry network as well as a good marketing sense.

Understanding the business

Unfortunately, it's not enough for a designer to be creative; you also have to have some business sense. As fashion gets more and more corporate driven, it's important to be aware of the business climate and understanding the mechanics behind it. By religiously reading trade papers like "Women's Wear Daily" you will get a lot of valuable information. If you want to run your own company, you need to be extremely organized and learn at least the basics of economics. A lot of fashion schools are currently increasing business classes in their curriculum. "Our students have to be smart enough to know how to negotiate a contract, or to pick a business partner," says Carol Mongo. It's perhaps telling that many of the designers that are really successful today, like Calvin Klein or Tom Ford, are involved in every aspect of the business – from licensing strategies to ad campaigns to actually designing the clothes.

About the author:

Fashion Designer Omar Ejaz,The owner of The Heer boutique, has previously exhibited in Lahore, Karachi, New Delhi, Singapore, HongKong, London, Glasgow and USA,where his creationswas highly appreciated. Omer work with a variety of fabrics, and what truly sets them apart is the innovative way he combine two or more textures in a single garment.
TheHeer Carries Women's Designer Clothing, Shalwar Kameez, Indian / Pakistani Wedding Lehenga, Bridal Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Casual Wear, Formal Wear, Evening and party wear.They design and sell Indian and Pakistani fashion dresses. Pakistani clothing store. They have custom made Pakistani/Indian fashion dresses like shalwar kameez, sherwani dress, embroidered khussa shoes, Men's shalwar Kameez, lehnga and ghagra.

African Clothing Fashion

Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Shostakovitch used 2010’s São Paulo Fashion Week to debut a project of extended and cohesive vision. Herchcovitch debuted two collections (which may be better thought of as two halves of one grand project) of very different natures; a dour, grave line, masculino (an anonymous male line), filled with skulls and gravitas, and a buoyant, lively line, feminino (an anonymous female line), rife with explosive colors and playfulness.

Herchcovitch - Masculino

Masculino, an all-male line, is almost entirely black, white, steel blue, and gray. The addition of a few red pieces, be it a checkered shirt or a kilt, do little to brighten the funereal pall of the designs.

With the help of makeup artists, Herchcovitch turned his models into the walking dead, obscuring all of their faces with enigmatically grinning skulls. The designer’s purpose was to personify death, who apparently walks around in a checkered kilt.

At first, the models are alien, detached from their surroundings. After repeated exposure to death’s grim visage, the viewer becomes comfortable with the skulls, and through the fashions humanizes them. Presumably the thought process of the witness is something along the lines of ‘Oh my! Look at those skulls. Oh there’s another one. And a third. That’s not very strange after all, these fashion models with Skelletor faces.’ Through this process, death becomes familiar.

The collection offers fine shirts that match well with suits or jeans, making them perfectly versatile pieces that can be worn for work or a night out. Though its difficult to tell how the clothes will wear once the skeleton makeup fades, the masculino collection is diverse, incorporating classically cut business attire and loose, oversized hoodies typical of Hip Hop fashion.

Shostakovitch primary inspirations for the line were chess, death, and a medieval horseman. Though not typical fashion muses, they all come from a very influential piece of cinematic design, one of Alexandre’s favorite films, “The Seventh Seal”.

The collection’s liberal use of checkered patterns is evocative of board games, and the famous chess match played between “The Seventh Seal’s” protagonist and Death incarnate. Herchcovitch has finally fulfilled our need, one which experts posit is deeply rooted in a primordial Jungian archetypal complex, for fashion with a metaphysical quandary, the existential ruminations of cut and cloth. It’s “Being and Nothingness” in patent leather boots.

Visions of death are not at all what we most commonly associate with woolen sweater vests, double-breasted suit coats, and flowing, half-length trench coats, though Herchcovtich has given us hope that we'll all look quite dashing in the after life.

Herchcovitch – Feminino

Feminino, the all-female counter-point to the masculino line, blows all of the dust and depression off the male line with flowing skirts, silky textures, generous swaths of fabric, and an aggressive lust for life (if such things can be articulated through fabric). Gone are the laborious philosophical dilemmas and medieval knights of the men’s line, replaced in Feminino by an intellectually tempered vivaciousness.

Feminino features short, textured dresses in purples and blues, lively cobalt pants, and smokey gray coats and pants. While the gray pieces are meant to evoke the feminine intellect and female professionalism, they have a subtle way of highlight the feminine form that makes them equally as well suited to a night on the town. The more colorful pieces reflect female fertility, and are allusive to natural elements in their colors and form.

A portion off the feminino line’s pieces were influenced by punk rock, an inspiration reflected in intense black and red checkered patterns and stove-pipe pants coupled with combat boots. Elsewhere in the collection, pieces that could only be called “Schoolgirl on Acid” can be found. Short skirt and dresses, and accompanying shirts, are adorned with muted psychedelic swirls and interlocking patterns that looked the work of a melancholy hippie.

It would be easy to read Herchcovitch work as sexist. The designer plumbed philosophical depths and pondered metaphysical questions for his men line, while simply tossing off something pretty, flowing, and vaguely based on the notion of a feminine intellect for his women line. And yet the spontaneity of the women reflects a less pretentious, more life-embracing vitality that is indeed more feminine.

In this light, it’s his men collection that proves more sexist. By positing men as dark, death-obsessed beings clad in chessboards, Herchcovitch paints the male sex as harbinger’s of death (literally, death incarnate) with little color or passion for life’s subtleties and nuances. And while history may attest to the veracity of this view, not everyone with a penis is Stalin.

But really, it’s just fashion, after all. Or is it? The fact that clothes provoke such ontological quandaries and ruminations into the nature of sexism goes great lengths to show the immense scope of Herchcovitch work (or the overly analytical mind of a lonely writer).

The Final Stitch

In splitting his 2010 lines into the radically disparate and intellectually considered masculino and feminino collection, Brazilian fashion icon Alexandre Herchcovitch has brought a scope and conceptualize to clothing design that is generally reserved for conceptual art. Still young, Herchcovitch has ample opportunity to continue to impress and broaden his scope in future collections.