Through Friendly and Natural Batik

  

 Batik that uses natural dyes is increasingly becoming a trend. Although the manufacturing process more lengthy and risky, environmentally friendly waste. Batik is always crowded outlets visited by visitors to the exhibition Adiwastra Nusantara 2011 which took place in June at the Jakarta Convention Center. The collection specializes in natural berpewarna batik fabrics, particularly indigo. With gray, green, and blue are combined with trendy pieces, a collection of Javanese Batik Gallery labeled the siphon attention of consumers. For Mayasari Sekarlaranti (42), Javanese Batik Gallery owner, who fondly called Nita, his love of batik has been planted since the kids. Nita who control the business from his hometown, Yogyakarta, childhood accustomed to take his mother to find batik countryside. This experience also prompted him to help the batik in villages in the region Imogiri when the quake-hit Yogyakarta in 2006.

"It was the batik industry in the region were destroyed. I'm with my friends wanted to re-empower the batik Imogiri. The problem is, when the rebuilding of batik with chemical staining, Imogiri region still recovering from the damage will be increasingly damaged environment by chemical waste. So, I decided to use natural materials, from tree indigo (Indigofera tinctoria), "Nita said last week. Searches performed until indigo tree to Tuban, Ambarawa, Krakal, and Jember. The raw material is then processed into a paste of indigo. Batik activities involving about 50 women in Imogiri it can be resumed. "I was intending to return to natural materials in the future as more and we are required to develop a business friendly environment. Moreover, staining with these natural ingredients have made our ancestors, "says Nita.

Only, the workmanship becomes longer. According to Nita, to keep (pictures) motif does not fall out, it takes up to 15-20 times dyeing. Compare with batik with a chemical that needs dyeing process about 1-3 times only. In addition, a color formula is also unstable, could change depending on tree species and types of indigo cloth. "What we are cultivating indigo with oval leaves, long and wide, like those in Bali, because the result is good on the cloth. We now cultivate them in Yogyakarta and Ambarawa. Plants every six months can be cut and the good we do not have to uproot the tree so that every three months in leaf again, "said Nita, batik After five years running, now began to grow in Imogiri successor generations. Already there are some teenagers who are involved batik. "The key is understanding the younger generation that batik can generate a regular income. There is a batik-batik per strand worked for months, but for regular income, they also do batik motive is easy and can be completed within a few days, "says Nita. KOMPAS.com -

Batik Indonesia Exhibited in Hamburg

 Batik Indonesia secretly continued to "guerrilla" to introduce and popularize its beauty. Consulate General of Republic of Indonesia (Consulate General) Hamburg, for example, conduct the introduction and demonstration of batik in two occasions. This event is part of the promotion of Indonesian arts and culture in the region of northern Germany. The event themed "The Beauty of Batik: An Indonesian Heritage" was held at Wisma first Consul General of Hamburg, June 23, 2011 last. The event was attended by 25 invited guests include Consul General of the United States, China, India, Venezuela, Greece, Egypt, the wives of heads of foreign missions in Hamburg belonging to the Consular Women's Club, Dir. Hublu Kadun Hamburg, and entrepreneurs. These activities are guided by Ms. Annegret-Haake, batik German expert who wrote several books on batik, among Javanische Batik: Methode-symbolic-Geschichte.

Hamburg Consul General M. Estella Anwar Bey in the exhibition reveals, the event is held to increase knowledge of the invited guests about batik. Indonesian textile products is derived from a variety of areas that can be identified by their color and coraknya. Each pattern on a piece of batik cloth has a different meaning and describe the culture of each region that produces it. Presented at this time also that batik has been defined by UNESCO as one of the nation's cultural heritage of Indonesia.

While the second exhibition held at the House of Consulate General Hamburg, July 12. This time, the event intended for the German people in Hamburg and surrounding areas. The exhibition was attended by more invited guests from various backgrounds, including businessmen, professors, students, members of the Deutch-Indonesische Gesselschaft (DIG), and several members of the Consular Women's Club. Brigitte Willach, painter of Hannover since 1985 that explore the art of Batik Indonesia, attended as resource person. Mother Willach apply even with canting batik techniques to create various works of painting, both natural and abstract. He also held a collection of batik cloth, which were displayed in some corner of the room.

The event was packed for two hours is divided into four sessions, namely the screening of batik production titled Indonesian Batik: A Living Art, Local Tradition and National Pride; presentation on the history, types and styles of batik, and from which type of batik originated; practice batik wax-resist technique-dyeing, namely the technique of making batik using canting style and dyeing fabric by applying the night (wax) as a barrier to resist the entry of dye, and demonstrations of traditional batik cloth by two teenagers Indonesia. Events incomplete if not accompanied by a collection of batik fashion show. A number of children and adolescents Indonesia in Hamburg perform on stage for this show. Then, the guests followed the dinner serving a variety of culinary Indonesia. KOMPAS.com -

Sources: Consulate General in Hamburg

Ardistia New York perform in Jakarta

   

Label Ardistia New York's no stranger to the world, including the loyal fans in Indonesia. In 2011, the label ready to wear fashion designer Ardistia Dwiasri Indonesia is showing itself more open fashion and retail industries penetrated Indonesia. Ardistia doing business in Jakarta by presenting a fashion show Relaxed Elegance 2011-2012 collection, fashion event in the initiation of InStyle magazine Style soirée Indonesia.

Ardistia New York, as the name implies, is based in the United States metropolitan areas. Ardistia Dwiasri, President & Creative Director Ardistia New York settled and mature fashion business in America. Now, after four years, women's educational background in engineering and fashion debut in his hometown, Indonesia. It is said to appear more open, as long as this collection is displayed in Ardistia New York fashion shopping event and fashion show that is privacy or to a limited circle in Indonesia.

"Label Ardistia New York more and more sought after in Jakarta. Ardistia New York collections usually displayed in a private shopping event or a trunk show. But the demand continues to grow," he said during a press conference in Plaza Indonesia KOMPAS.com -

Batik Nyonya style

Dynamic Indo Batik Nyonya style 

   

KOMPAS.com - Fabric batik from Yogyakarta, Batik Nyonya Indo, known for its rich diversity of motives innovation but not escape from the grip. Because the bold exploration of batik, batik fashion fans can also be more able to appear different styles but still full of tradition. Mrs Batik Indo seeks to meet this need. A total of 250 artisans in Yogyakarta batik or engaged in the manufacture of handmade batik cloth. Because 90 percent are women batik, batik producer from Yogyakarta was also later appeared with women lifting in the label, Mrs Indo. Although the name Mrs Indo Batik, batik is not necessarily only be enjoyed by women. In addition to producing batik cloth, batik Mrs Indo also produce women's fashions and men.

Batik idealistic and commercial

Mrs Batik Indo divides the two categories of batik cloth. First, batik produced idealistic but not for sale. Batik is specially made to be collected and exhibited, or even for batik workshop. Currently Batik Nyonya Indo successfully collected more than 500 pieces of batik cloth idealistic since 2000. While commercial batik, as the name implies, can be traded to meet the needs of fans of batik in Indonesia.

Exploration batik

You'll find a variety of batik motifs on the label Indo Batik Nyonya. Dynamic, exploratory, free to experiment without limits, but still maintain the tradition of batik into the distinctive character of Indo Batik Nyonya. Priscilla is Saputro with her husband, Moses, who developed the concept of Mrs Indo Batik in Yogyakarta since 1998. For pris and Moses, Mrs. Batik Indo need to present different options. Therefore, this pair of batik entrepreneur challenge themselves to develop batik in Indonesia is more dynamic, rich experiments, also in collaboration with the artisan, including from abroad to develop the design.

"Mrs Batik batik grip Indo see it differently. Pakem not necessarily be a limitation to explore. Utilization of technology is also involved in making batik. But traditional craftsmanship, making batik by night (candles) are made more specific and quality still run. On Batik Mrs Indo'll find various batik motifs, inspired from various cultures and even countries. Like the motif of cherry blossoms from Japan. Batik Nyonya Indo challenged to develop the batik in Indonesia in cooperation with the artisans, including from abroad to develop the design, "explains Moses on the sidelines of the opening of outlets Indo Batik Nyonya in Bellezza Shopping Arcade, Permata Hijau Jakarta Selatan, some time ago.

"Aesthetics Infinite"

Dynamic, exploratory, yet steeped in traditional values Javanese batik Batik Nyonya presented in the fashion show titled Indo Infinite Aesthetics. Fashion show on the sidelines of the opening of outlets in Jakarta Batik Nyonya Indo presents various idealist batik cloth, batik applications in commercial as well as ready-made clothing. "The main characteristic of Indo Batik Nyonya of whom have a strong motive, replicas of ancient batik with a high level of complexity, and the exploratory motive by presenting a variety of options," Moses said. Ancient batik motifs with a high level of complexity would be a challenge, to then re-created part of the collection of Mrs. Indo Batik. Therefore, you will find an unusual batik fabric and batik stall indefinitely on the origin of Yogyakarta. Furthermore, application of batik cloth want any ready-made clothing from Mrs Batik Indo your free exploration with a variety of gay

Karl Lagerfeld collection for Macy's Ready Circulating

Karl Lagerfeld collection for Macy's Ready Circulating 

    

 Karl Lagerfeld fashion designer arguably the busiest. Imagine, he designed six collections a year for Chanel, two for Fendi, and four for his own clothing line. He also designed the Magnum Chocolate Suite in Paris for Magnum ice cream. Now, preparing to launch a collection Lagerfeld designs for department stores Macy's, August 31. The collection consists of 45 fashion at a price of between 50-170 dollars only. Why do men who have become icons in the fashion world is willing, and still have the energy, to create a clothing line designed for the middle class?

"This collaboration is a sort of test how the clothing of this kind in its price range. As you know, I love the co-branding occasionally," said Lagerfeld, who also never designed to chain store H & M, Diesel, Hogan, and Diet Coke. After all, Macy's department stores are regarded as perfect, "Where everyone can find what they're looking for without disrupting the budget."

Lagerfeld apparent willingness to make Macy's surprise. It would be nice be able to cooperate with the designers of the caliber of Karl Lagerfeld exclusively. "We are very excited with this partnership. This strengthens confidence in our clothing, and our commitment to a younger contemporary fashion," said Martine Reardon, vice president of marketing and advertising for Macy's. Of course, this cooperation will also raise the brand image of Macy's.  KOMPAS.com - Sources: StyleCaster 

Anja Rubik

Anja Rubik, Models Most in the World

    

 Who are the current most expensive model? Perhaps the answer is easy: Gisele Bundchen. Or the most famous model? Kate Moss person. But when asked who the current best-selling model, maybe you are not familiar with his name: Anja Rubik. Poland bloody model is dubbed the world's most influential models, due to appear in 59 magazine covers and appeared in 43 runway shows (between April 2010 until April 2011). That means, every week of his face can be found on the cover of a magazine. The 28-year-old woman also has the largest number of Twitter followers, namely 54 508, and is the name of the most sought after models on the internet, as many as 2.67 million.

Research conducted by The Fashion Spot also revealed four other best-selling model: Freja Beha Erichsen, Lara Stone, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and Constance Jablonski. Jablonski (20) had even walked in 83 shows from top designers, as well as appearing on 46 magazine covers. From the fifth model, Lara Stone faces perhaps the most easily recognizable, thanks to the row of front teeth loose. Rubik's popularity also made him accept the two most coveted ad campaign, which became the face of Kurt Geiger and output Elie Saab's first perfume.

This woman found a talent scout while still in school in Paris, and immediately appeared in numerous magazine covers and fashion show. This year tirusnya face photographed by Karl Lagerfeld for Pirelli Calendar, though years ago he turned down the offer because it is not comfortable with the concept of nude photography. At that time, shooting is done by controversial photographer Terry Richardson. "I knew he would push me to show more, so it will look very bare, and I knew I could not do it. That's why it's foolish to accept the challenge because I do not think I would be able to," he said in Fashionologie.KOMPAS.com -

Model Magazine         covers fashion    show Follower    Google search

Anja Rubik                    5943                    54.508               2,67 juta

Freja Beha Erichsen       65 51                   23.441               1,52 juta

Lara Stone                    47 2                      17.361               1,71 juta

Abbey Lee Kershaw     48 53                     10.499               3,04 juta

Constance Jablonski      46 83                      9.161                0,7 juta 

Sumber: The Daily Mail

 

Collection Lebaran

     

Young Style Collection Lebaran with Shafira

Brand famous Moslem origin Indonesia, Shafira, again presents the latest collection, Lebaran Bersama Shafira (LBS) 2011. This time, Shafira appear unusual. The atmosphere of a young, fresh, elegant unified frontier, without leaving the traditions of the heritage fabric of the archipelago, a collection of thick felt at LBS 2011. "Shafira now come beyond the borders, out of habit, through the boundaries. Islamic Fashion is designed to meet international tastes, so anyone can wear fashion collection Shafira," explained Gilarsi Wahju Setijono, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shafira during a press conference in Dharmawangsa Hotel Jakarta, Wednesday (06.07.2011) ago.

Concept through the boundaries (Beyond Borders) is contained in the draft LBS 2011 with a touch of youth. Although the style of an elegant young with thick felt solid match, a collection of LBS 2011 meets the needs of all ages. LBS Collection 2011 comes to traffic generation, the children began to parents, for women and men. Touches of woven fabric of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and style batik of Yogyakarta as embodied in a collection Sekar Jagat LBS 2011. Side of the tradition was abandoned Shafira, although his mission is now targeting the international market with the concept of a stylish young Muslim fashion.

Strong unified frontier style stands out on the LBS collection 2011. As well as bold color choices, which nicely combined in one unified Muslim fashion. Alloy color on the hood and fashion feast for the eyes, enhance the appearance of women who want to look stylish with the Muslim fashion. Impression of a young, chic, stylish, modern look as well at 87 LBS 2011 collection that was exhibited in the Ballroom Hotel Dharmawangsa. Three weeks ahead of Ramadan, Shafira excels in displaying a collection of different Moslem, not as usual.

total look

Shafira wings spread wider to not only focus on fashion. The concept offered Shafira total look, with a unified frontier matching muslim clothing and accessories. Start handbags, shoes, necklace, brooch to enhance the appearance of the veil. LBS 2011 collection brings a message, girls can look stylish with the Muslim fashion, leaving no rules. Total look can be obtained by selecting a Moslem as a daily wear to special moments such as Lebaran.KOMPAS.com - 

 

Fashion Week 2011/2012

Coming to Jakarta Fashion Week 2011/2012

Jakarta Fashion Week 2011/2012 (JFW) will be held again in 12 to 18 November 2011 in Pacific Place, SCBD, Jakarta. In addition to Indonesia as a determinant of the direction of fashion next year, this event into a container to realize the mission of improving the quality of Indonesian fashion industry, both local and international in scope. According Baslir Djamal, Commercial Director, Femina Group, organizers of JFW-anyone can get a chance to show his work, both junior and senior designer. Last year, the number of designers who participate as much as 150 designers Indonesia. This year he estimates the number will rise to around 160-170 designer.

"There will be designers from abroad, but the number sought no more than five percent. One requirement is that they must they should be able to collaborate with designers Indonesia. So who should be the focus remains designers Indonesia," said Baslir, during a press conference JFW 2011 / 2012 in the atrium fX Plaza, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday (05/07/2011) then. designers are given the opportunity is coming from ASEAN countries, but the number remains limited. "one country one designer, and even then should designers go international already, so its scope narrowed, "he added. JFW willing to give Indonesia an opportunity for designers to collaborate with overseas designers as well as participate in international events. Therefore Fashion Designers Contest will be held where the winner will be sent to Los Angeles to attend international fashion event.

The designers who participated in the JFW will be selected, and the best will get the opportunity to participate in Fashion Business program at the Instituto Marangoni Italy. "That will be selected following the fashion program at the institute are the designers who already have a fashion business, not just designing clothes. For example seperrti Biyan, which has a brand of XML, has its own boutique. The point has been running a fashion business directly, rather than just designing clothes and fashion show to follow, "explained Baslir JFW 2011/2012 will also work closely with BRI BRI where the target customer, be it designer or SME entrepreneurs in the field of fashion, will participate. BRI customer involvement is intended to expand the reach of JFW.

"Fashion Week will connect with fashionist traditional crafters who already understand the trends and know the ins and outs of the market. This collaboration will raise the fashion world Indonesia so that the craftsmen also understand how the real fashion industry, "he said. Speaking of the fashion industry, JFW has a mission to prepare designers entering the fashion industry. Because, the real test for the designer is to provide a collection of apparel. This event would be attended by buyers, so the designer should also be ready if there are buyers who are interested to distribute their collections.

Last year, Dee Ong Batik with label 118 has a buyer who brought his collection to the European market! And who knows no Tex Saverio (27)? Gait Tex in Jakarta Fashion Week last year catapulted his name in world fashion stage. Tex was even asked to design clothes for photo shoots in magazines Lady Gaga American edition of Harper's Bazaar May 2011! Blogger abroad was dubbed man born in Jakarta, August 28, 1984, this as the next Alexander McQueen. "Therefore, here would be seen readiness of designers entering the fashion industry. Was he just ready for fashion show only, or have prepared a continuation of this event until next year, "said Baslir. In addition to holding a fashion show, JFW this year will also hold a workshop as a pre-event fashion, models and auditions. Auditions are held after the press conference, to filter 175 models the model that will perform a collection of designer clothing.

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Muslim Fashion World

Realize Indonesia Creative Industry Center for Muslim Fashion World

 

SEEM Indonesia steps into the Muslim fashion fashion fashion mecca increasingly open. Proved in recent years, Indonesia's creative industries increasingly showing geliatnya. Muslim fashion fashion fashion, as one form of creative industries, increasingly supported by the products of international competitiveness. Vice President at the opening week Boediono Creative Products Indonesia (PPKI) 2011 states, to encourage the growth of creative industries in Indonesia, the government needs to create a work atmosphere that supports the creation of new products ready to be marketed to both home and abroad.

"For that we need to immediately build an efficient supporting industries for the creative industries," said Boediono in building the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Wednesday (07/06/2011). Boediono added that the government will soon be mapping the creative industries to create sectors upholders. The map will become a handbook of all stakeholders in promoting creative industries in the country.

"More importantly, the creative industries should not forget the domestic market, although the eventual goal remains to penetrate overseas markets," said Boediono. PPKI not only showcased the various products of creative industries of Indonesia, which this year focused on the fashion sector as well as technology and information, but also to map current creative industries, as well as communication and collaboration arena of creative industries in the country.

 

Heritage Collection

Heritage Collection from Universal Lebaran Shafira

 

DEVELOPMENT label conscious Moslem era Shafira as a step to go ahead and make changes and innovations. The changes can be seen at this year's Lebaran collection. Shafira fashion houses showing off a new collection back in the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Darmawangsa, Jakarta, Wednesday (06/07/2011). A total of 78 collections with the theme "Heritage" Shafira put forward to build a more daring character, young, and fresh. Shafira replace a number of collections tunic and robe that seemed "heavy" with a pattern of asymmetrical and baggy tops woven jacket that uses the new construction. Some of the collections not only intended for worship, but also can be used as everyday clothing. This is because Shafira trying to get out of the box design constraints become more varied. The diversity of clothing is now focused to the unified frontier and the combination of the rich, as well as a more diverse selection of materials.

To fashion a couple or family, does not release Shafira fashion "identical twins" but rather a sense of uniformity resulting from a more varied detail, colors, patterns, or chunks. In this way, the whole family can express the taste of each. As for weaving motifs used in this year's collection, inspired by the decorative Shafira East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is done using a machine with a cotton yarn factory which makes it more comfortable and soft. While elements of batik, batik patterns Yogyakarta Shafira look like Sekar Jagat using digital printing techniques on silk, chiffon, tulle, in a fresh yellow and orange colors.

Islamic Fashion Parade Welcomes Mecca Ramadan

Eve of Ramadan, Mumtaaz again presents the latest collection of Muslim fashion. Collections are displayed still carries the spirit of "Islamic Fashion Mecca". The idea of "Islamic Fashion Mecca" or qibla Mumtaaz Moslem has rolled out since 2005 or one year after the Muslim fashion boutique stands. From year to year, Mumtaaz consistently seeks to align the spirit and the ideas in question. And welcome Ramadan 2011, Mumtaaz back with the latest collections from 16 designers incorporated with it. A total of 16 designers and labels that show off the collection, among them Boyonz Ilyas, Dennie Akmal, Nuniek Mawardi, Nieta Hidayah, Lia Afif, Najua Yanti, Jeny Tjahjawaty, Iva Latifah, Maya Rachman, Merry Pramono, Hannie Hananto, Bilqis, Toera Imara, Unique , Tatuis, and She Be.

Dozens of collections were present basically do not have a common thread of themes surrounding the alias. Indeed this is the concept that frees Mumtaaz without leaving the designer to create a good Muslim dress rules, as well as a unique standard and "acceptable" to be met. "What we are looking for is creativity. Designers have egos, they can not get our dictation. And the name of creativity, if we dictation, even blocked. But we still often 'share' with them about the rules of Islamic dress," said Keke Z Sugitahari as owner Mumtaaz Boutique to Legal after the "Parade of the Best Designer Clothing Indonesia 2011" on Jalan Raya No. Penjernihan. 29, Pejompongan, North Jakarta, Tuesday (05/07/2011).

Nuniek Mawardi, for example, the theme "Tutu Girl", which also became a trend in 2012. He explores the embroidery Tasik. "Embroidery is still synonymous with the style of 'old fashion', but with a 'cutting' and bright colors, dresses that I could also be used for young children," explains Nuniek Mawardi to Legal on the same occasion. Collection Moslem Nuniek comes with Victorian-style lace material with the game, especially for the skirt and obi (like a corset with a size shorter). The piece itself is not merely robe, more superior-subordinate fashion that can be combined match.

Meanwhile, choose softer colors. Why Nuniek Tasik to wear Victorian style embroidery that carried? "Victorian style with lace which is also closely attached with embroidery. Well, I lift is Tasik embroidery," he continued. Other designers, Najua Yanti, instead choosing to simply explore the abaya. The idea set off from the desire to make the robe away from the impression of "old". By wearing kaftans materials, the owner of this brand Najua optimize rather than detailed accessory pieces. "Gamis can look fancy without having to attach anything sequined or shiny. The stones that I use too little and the corresponding color of clothes, so it does not dominate. I play a lot with drawstring techniques; anyone in the back, sides, front," said the designer This tiny boned. And other designers come up with their distinctive characteristics that have been carried which could be your reference in Muslim dress.

How to Restore Weaving Thomas Sigar Minahasa

THOMAS Sigar reinforces eksitensinya as a fabric designer who raised the archipelago. This time, he chose 59-year-woven Minahasa. Weaving Minahasa had disappeared since 200 yearsago. It made people borrow Minahasa woven fabric Now, the present re-woven fabric through the creation of Thomas Sigar. Through "TheEnchanting Culture of Minahasa," Thomas offered motifs woven silk patola patola and hand prints on chiffon and silk that modern ethnic breathing. "There are elements of the original Minahasa present edthrough a woven fabric and print, silk, and fabric patola. From eachmotif its name, there is always the name kaiwu (woven). Slowly approaching the original motives and views on this fabric (fabricMinahasa) , "said Thomas Sigar when talking with the media prior to performances of" The Enchanting Culture of Minahasa ",Ballroom Theater XXI Jakarta, Jakarta, Thursday (30/06/2011).

Manado bloody fashion designer is a man who rediscovered the old motifs woven Minahasa. Since 2005, along with Benny J Mamoto ofthe Art Institute of Culture of North Sulawesi (ISBSU), Thomas initiated a revival of weaving Minahasa. This humble man moving from research to field research books. "We try to be original motives were retained. If the cloth is usually a lot of disposable Minahasa mermaid motif. We try to find the books overseas so that we can take back the other motifs, such as strokes of the stone made into fabrics," said Thomas who in 1973-1974 studied at the Ecole Superieure d'Arts Graphiques d'Arts and the AcademieJulien, Paris, France.

In addition to the form of silk weaving, the new refined motif was also transferred into the hand print motif (handmade printing) over chiffon and silk. In 2009, ISBSU introduce pinawetengan patterned woven fabric, pinatembega, and pinabia through performances by Thomas Sigar "Lost Treasure of Minahasa." So, what are the bottlenecks Minahasa Thomas to restore the fabric? According to Thomas, weaving high plus the inclusion of religion has left on the 19th century-who consider the motives of Minahasa cloth symbolizing the ancient idolatry-the cause of the disappearance of Minahasa woven from 200 years ago. "We're not trying top opularize idolatry, hereditary customs that we maintain. The purpose of our precious, want to give identity to the Minahasa tribestarts from the fabric," said Thomas who in 1997 developed thecultural heritage of Indonesia in the form of fashion.

Motif patola be highlighted performances of "The Enchanting Culture of Minahasa." Ornamentation is present in the form ofrepeated and regular composition similar to the snake or swervelaid out following the movement of reptiles, well above the wovensilk fabric and hand print pattern as a motif on silk and chiffon. Toillustrate the influence of India in woven fabric processing Minahasa recently, Thomas worked on the fabric-fabric Sigar into Indian-styleclothing, the influence of animism mixed with domination of the brown wood, pale green foliage, and gray rocks.

Displaying 25 women's clothing and men in everyday style, the collection opens with 13 women's and men's fashion designs patterned traditional use kaiwu patola, pinawetengan, pinatikan,and tembegu. The design got a touch of rock in some parts to adorn the collection. "As a designer, I take a motif that can be made in the form of fabric, hand motifs, and can be used for different situations.So there are few ready-made, the trend," he concluded. The performance ended ornate design of the top real bird feathers,which followed the procession dances featuring traditional Minahasa culture from various aspects.

McQueen Fashion Exhibition Sets Record

RESULTS creations cold hand of the designer AlexanderMcQueen's genius on display at the Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, managed to break the record for most visitors. The exhibition titled "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty"is received as many as 5,500 visitors at the opening on May 4. The number of visitors to the exhibition McQueen beat the previous record held by the exhibition "Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings" in 2005 with the number of visitors to 5,400 people. As for "AlexanderMcQueen: Savage Beauty" showcase collection of icon icdesigner's full name is Lee Alexander McQueen couture range of accessories to his entire career in the fashion world for 19 years. In the exhibition, there are over 200 items made by McQueen isshown.

Some of the collections is the key item is bumster pants that are the signature of the designer, kimono jackets, and coats origami. In addition, also exhibited a collection of vintage from the day of graduation from Central St Martins McQueen, also his last collectionfor spring and summer of 2010. Paul Brine from Far Fetch, an online fashion site that surveyed visitors at the Costume Institute, said that the number of visitors to the exhibition McQueen membeludak due to the tragic events that befall the designer.

"This exhibition is intended to pay homage to Alexander McQueenhas a lot to contribute to the world of fashion. Beyond that, visitorsare also attracted to come because of the tragic story that McQueen committed suicide in 2010, "he said. Nevertheless, Brine optimistic with an increase in visitors to the exhibition of fashion from year to year, as a whole shows increasing public appreciation of the fashion world. "There is no other designer since Yves Saint Laurent who can represent the art in fashion like conducted McQueen. For many actors fashion, McQueen is more than just designers, but also artists, "says Brine. Alexander McQueen exhibition will continue until July 31, 2011.

"Ramli Icons Embroidery & Sulam Indonesia"

FOR Ramli, 35 years is a journey full of ups and downs in Indonesia devoted his genius to fashion. No wonder then when he was appreciated as an icon embroidery and embroidery Indonesia.Through the fashion show titled "Cultural Night Batik & Embroidery",the designer who was undergoing cancer treatment featured 67design into a small part of his career. Dress in a solid match colors and styles so well made with a sprinkling of embroidery,embroidery, and sequins here and there.

Detail is then a power of each work Ramli. "35 years ago, the embroidery is still considered tacky items, old, smelly kerosene,outmoded, but when it appeared with great optimism Ramli with embroidery. He could see the embroidery as the potential is worthy be appointed, "said Triesna Wacik at reception, held a fashion show The Dharmawangsa Hotel, South Jakarta, Thursday(30/06/2011) night.

Wife of the Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik is alsoexpressed pride at what has been dikreasikan Ramli. Embroidery is now Indonesia has become a global cultural product because it appears very varied. "Now, embroidery, embroidery starts with subtle colors and motifs are removed from the decorative fabric of the archipelago. Now, embroidery flourished. Who does not knowembroidery? Who now does not have embroidery, although simplein form as in the tablecloth. Embroidery has become an icon ofIndonesia's global cultural products, "he added.

Thanks to his perseverance raised embroidery and embroidery,Triesna assess Ramli deserves to be an icon, coupled with leadingdesigner Iwan Tirta. "If we have an icon in Batik Iwan Tirta. Ramlithink I could become an icon embroidery and embroidery Indonesia,"he said as he overlaid applause from the guests. "It's notsomething that is impossible if the names and works of Ramli is known around the world. Because the craftsmen even un earthed potential by Ramli, a designer who saw the embroidery as a culturethat can be explored, "

Kate Middleton Wear Like Recycle Clothes

KATE Middleton has injected new life into the British monarchy with a taste of the simple yet chic style. The simplicity looks at high street style enthusiasts are wearing clothing that had been used. Actually,the reigning women the Duchess of Cambridge was able to buy whatever clothes he wanted, any price. However, Kate does not seem like he always changed clothes at every opportunity. He was more pleased reuse (recycle) favorite dress. What is the evidence?She wore a blue jacquard coat cut when it comes to church toattend the birthday celebration Duke of Edinburgh to 90th, Sunday(12/06/2011) afternoon, local time. This dress is never worn in 2009when it comes to a close friend of Prince William's marriage,Nicholas van Cutsem.

He combined the dress with high heels nude color of LK Bennett at175 pounds (approximately Rp2, 4 million), shoes are also worn a few times in many events. Problem Recyle clothes, women aged 29 years also apply while attending the wedding of his closest friends,Sam Waley-Cohen, the day before. Kate wore a black silk dressand white dress wore well as hang out with Pippa Middleton in 2007, during a brief break-up with William. Similarly, as reported by Dailymail on Monday (6/13/2011). By applying the style of recyclingat the official ceremony, she still did not lose the charm in the face of other royal members.

 

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