#fashion brands based in london

[vyapaarjagat]

Top 7 Best Clothing Fashion Brands in India that will help you choose your favorite clothes with high quality

Top 7 Best Clothing Fashion Brands in India that will help you choose your favorite clothes with high quality

The Indian clothing industry has grown drastically over the last few years, giving an upward push to new manufacturers. And this has certainly supplied an exceptional possibility for style designers who need to make their mark in the arena of favor and fashion. Choosing the proper clothing manufacturers has in no way been easier, a way for all of the online retailers. Whether you`re trying to…

[melannen]

Dracula cross-stitch sampler pattern

Since I've had time on vacation, I finished up a cross-stitch pattern I started a year ago in the first Dracula Daily round, based on the words Dracula uses to greet Jonathan Harker when he comes to the castle: "Welcome to my house. Come freely, go safely, and leave some of the happiness you bring".

I wanted a sampler for my front hall, but all the patterns I could find were very Hot Topic Goth. Nothing wrong with that, but my goth aesthetic is more "creepy thing found behind the wall in an old attic", and I wanted a pattern that my aunt wouldn't realize was anything out of the ordinary. I was looking around for inspiration and stumbled on an 1871 sampler by 12-year-old Jemima Clements in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a little bit early for Dracula but the aesthetic was spot on, so I spent a long time squinting at a zoom of the best download of it they had to copy the wolves and the letters, and then left it for almost a year because I got frustrated trying to figure out how to get a good-formatted pattern out.

When we came up on a year I transcended frustrated and went with the good-old fashioned grandma method and transferred my pixels to a spreadsheet. So on the off chance you want a creepy Dracula sampler for your front hall, I now have it in .pdf and a downloadable Google Sheet. The .pdf is formatted to print on legal paper, but it will be a bit small that way; you are welcome to fiddle with the spreadsheets to get it the size you want.

PDF of the pattern of the Dracula quote ^this will not work if your browser redirects to https because my webhost messed that up, but it should work if you force http

Google Drive link to a shareable/downloadable Sheets file

The pattern uses 7-10 different thread colors; I don't believe in locking in brand-name floss, so the pattern includes color description and it's up to you to find stuff in your stash that looks good together.

I could not come up with a decision on the border, so the options are:

Make all the flowers plain lavender

Use a variegated purple for the flowers

Pick 4-6 different shades of lavender/light purple and alternate them - this is most similar to Jemima's border

Use the "allium flower" pixel art pattern I coded into the pattern (recommended only if you recognized the allium flower pixel art pattern I used.)

[taylorswiftstyle]

Out and about | September 5, 2023

Yuzefi ‘Fortune Cookie Bag’ - $593.00

There are a few things that are mainstays of Taylor’s fashion that makes her sense of style not only unique to her, but noteworthy for a celebrity of her stature.

Her penchant for repeating/rewearing items (often over the span of many years), her love of an accessible brand (think Urban Outfitters, Free People), and her intentionality in opting for lesser known or indie brands. We see that third point on display here in opting for a bag by Yuzefi — a London-based brand by Iranian-born Naza Yousefi who started her namesake-inspired accessories line in only 2016.

There’s also a part of me that wonders if the positive manifestation and future-forward thinking of the style name appealed to her.

Worn with: Ralph Lauren hat, Gabriela Hearst top, Vince pants, and The Row boots

Photo by Robert Kamau via Getty Images

[agendabymooner]

his family and her lover ! george r. x ofc (alessandro sister!fashion designer!ofc)

summary: the people who criticized her seemed to have forgotten that she was a mother first and george russell’s older girlfriend second. OR the british mercedes driver already embraced his role as her children’s father the moment he met them and while everyone’s talking about it, nora alessandro’s more than okay with that.

content warning: use of explicit language, mentions of past emotionally abusive marriage (nothing graphic) misogyny, fluff, stepdad!george = dad!george, single mom!ofc, h8rs gonna h8, five year age gap, just a series of posts from dad!george, intro to nora alessandro (ofc)

note: if we can easily bag a driver could you just imagine being able to bag arthur leclerc? he’s only four years my senior. anyways, i hope you like this george russell post because i’ve been holding off on it for hecking weeks.

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NORA ALESSANDRO: A FASHION WEEK DEBUT EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DEFYING STEREOTYPES

in the world of fashion, there are stories that go beyond the glitz and glamour of the runway. one such story is that of kara eleanora alessandro, affectionately known as nora. at the age of 32, nora recently hosted her first fashion week show, marking a significant milestone in her journey as a fashion designer. this article delves into nora's inspiring story of resilience, empowerment, and her commitment to promoting feminism and individuality through her clothing brand, karanora.

from boutiques to fashion week

nora's path to fashion week was not an easy one. for a decade, she tirelessly ran two boutiques in milan and tuscany, dreaming of becoming a successful fashion designer. along the way, she faced personal challenges, including a divorce and a custody battle for her two children. nora's unwavering determination, coupled with the support of her family, helped her overcome these obstacles.

a new beginning in london

when the opportunity finally arose, nora seized it and moved to london with her children. it was in this vibrant city that she established her business headquarters for karanora, a clothing brand that would soon capture the attention of fashion enthusiasts. despite being based in the uk, nora's italian roots remained an integral part of her brand's identity.

breaking stereotypes with suits

nora's first clothing collection showcased suits and three-piece ensembles designed for everyone, with a particular emphasis on empowering women. this collection held a personal significance for nora, as she had been discouraged from wearing suits by her ex-husband, who deemed them too masculine for her. through her designs, nora aimed to challenge societal norms and promote the freedom of self-expression.

a powerful fashion show

nora's debut fashion show was an emotional and empowering event. in her speech, she shared the inspiration behind her collection, expressing her desire for her children to grow up with the freedom to express themselves through their clothing choices. her words resonated with the audience, highlighting the importance of feminism and individuality.

support from the f1 community

nora's connection to the f1 community added an extra layer of significance to her fashion show. notable figures, including her brother-in-law, f1 driver daniel ricciardo, were in attendance. some f1 drivers even wore customized and tailored clothing from karanora. among the guests was f1 mercedes driver george russell, who had been dating nora for two years. george proudly wore a suit personally crafted by nora, showcasing his support for her brand and her vision.

navigating controversy

unfortunately, nora's newfound success was met with criticism from her ex-husband, martin lombardi, a low-level celebrity in italy. lombardi expressed disapproval of nora's choices, including her decision to move the children to the uk and her relationship with george russell. however, george remained unfazed by the comments, emphasizing that nora had been the sole parent to their children before he entered their lives. he spoke of his admiration for nora's hard work and dedication to her brand and family.

nora alessandro's journey from running boutiques in italy to hosting her first fashion week show in london is a testament to her resilience and determination. through her brand, karanora, nora promotes feminism, individuality, and the freedom to express oneself through fashion. her debut fashion show was a powerful statement, inspiring women and challenging societal stereotypes. with the support of her loved ones and the f1 community, nora continues to make her mark in the fashion industry, empowering others to embrace their true selves.

tagged nora_alessandro

liked by danielricciardo, landonorris, oscarpiastri

user1 cr*dle robber 🤢

user2 she’s giving gold digger ngl

user3 a girlfriend with two kids? yeah she’s def tryna get that bag

user4 best nora content ever ❤️🥰

user5 miiiiilf 😩

landonorris i’m surprised she lasted longer with you 😕 liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 a simple congratulations would’ve sufficed but thank you lando!

danielricciardo ok maybe occasionally you’re my favourite brit. happy anniversary to you two! liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 something nice? loricciardo your husband must have a fever

danielricciardo i take it back 😒 there’s a reason why lando is beau’s godfather

colabebe soooo sweet!!! 😍😍 happy anniversary georgie porgie and nora!!! liked by georgerussell63

nora_alessandro grazie, mia cara! non consiglierei di chiamarlo così perché lo odia e izzie ha l'abitudine di copiare le parole di sua zia 🤣❤️ i wouldn’t recommend calling him that because he hates it and izzie has a bad habit of copying her aunt’s words. liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 yes i beg of you not to call me that in person. it took izzie a while to call me daddy SO PLEASE don’t call me that

landonorris ok georgie porgie 🤣

georgerussell63 you’re not invited in our house anymore landonorris

loricciardo happy anniversary george and nora!!! ❤️❤️ liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 thank you lo! hope to see you and beau soon! ❤️

nora_alessandro happy anniversary to you, mio caro 🥰 thank you so much for the love you’re giving me and the love you have for the kids ❤️❤️ gabby and izzie loves you soooo much!!! liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 happy anniversary my love ❤️ i’m so glad to have you and our kids

georgerussell63 posted a story!

tagged nora_alessandro

liked by danielricciardo, landonorris, mateoales

user1 PRINCE GEORGE?!

user2 when prince george finally became a thing 😩

user3 girl it’s been a thing… remember the royal family?

user4 this post literally screams “izzie is daddy’s favourite” and i love it ❤️

user5 george loves these kids sm like nobody’s boyfriend would spend shitloads of money just so their gf’s daughter could have the party she wants

user6 as of this point he might as well just adopt them in papers 😭😭 i love this family sm

danielricciardo sick party lad ✊ liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 it probably didn’t help that we had too much gelato that ruined our diets but thank you mate! my partner in crime did really good with designing the party itself

landonorris how you’ve managed to pull this off in two weeks is mind blowing 🤯 liked by georgerussell63

alex_albon lando, lad, he literally makes powerpoint presentations. if he can make a 20 slide presentation in one night he can get in call with those event planning people about the pumpkin carriage rental 😌 liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 glad to know one of you has a faith in me, at least 😕

loricciardo if this is how you plan izzie’s party i can’t imagine how you’ll plan gabby’s 🥰👀 liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 gabby wants rockets and space 😁😁 i’ve been trying to get a quote from the same people who organized izzie’s birthday party. it’s an exciting time for me

loricciardo planning out your kids’ parties? i can tell you’re having fun with the organizing 🤣

georgerussell63 nobody can plan their parties better than their daddy 😎

nora_alessandro she really loved her party tesoro 💙💙 liked by georgerussell63

georgerussell63 i’m glad she does 😍 she’s my little princess after all 💙

user6 dilf george really makes me want to get on my knees and tie my hair up ngl 😩🤤

user7 that’s just your daddy issues talking lol

BONUS !!!

PS nora and george’s kids:

gabriele theodore ‘gabby’ alessandro

maris henrietta ‘izzie’ alessandro

[stylesnews]

FLORENCE, Italy – As Steven Stokey-Daley’s fall show in Florence during Pitti Uomo wrapped, the British designer, the 2022 recipient of the LVMH Prize for Young Designers, revealed longtime fan Harry Styles is acquiring a minority stake in the company.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Harry and I have a shared vision for the future of S.S. Daley and we look forward to this new chapter together as we focus on brand longevity and scaling the business into a modern British heritage house,” the designer, 26, said.

The pair was introduced by Styles’ stylist Harry Lambert, who masterminded the wardrobe for the artist’s “Golden” music video, outfitting him in Stokey-Daley’s graduate collection.

The investment is geared at building S.S. Daley’s direct-to-consumer business and forge ahead with plans for a “sustainable and long-term expansion,” the company said in a statement.

After graduating from the University of Westminster, Stokey-Daley made his London Fashion Week debut in September 2021 supported by the National Youth Theatre artistic director Paul Roseby, staging a four-part performance by members of the theater, riffing on British tailoring and tackling such topics as social class, inequality, school life, sexual awakening and homosexuality.

That same year, the S.S. Daley designer was among the recipients of the British Fashion Council’s Newgen initiative and was awarded again by the British fashion governing body the following year, with the BFC Foundation Awards.

The designer’s gender-fluid take on the uniforms of the British upper classes, such as wide-leg trousers, argyle-knit wool vests and embroidered shirts, appeals to a Gen-Z sensibility, and a growing female customer base. The brand is currently stocked in a handful of retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Dover Street Market, Matchesfashion, Bergdorf Goodman, 10 Corso Como Seoul and I.T Store.

Attending the S.S. Daley show in Florence, Sir Paul Smith praised Stokey-Daley and said: “I think that the ideal thing [for him] would be to try and work in parallel with a commercial company that help him develop as a commercial designer, as well as creative designer. And of course, that’s what everybody dreams of. He has the balance between commerciality and creativity.”

“I think [his designs] might have had similarities in my earlier [career]… We are in 60-something countries now. So you have to be a lot more aware of commerciality and things that work for the shops especially right now because the business and around the world is so difficult for people,” Smith added.

Styles’ investment falls in line with a growing number of celebrities becoming brand shareholders. They include, among others, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon who invested in Spanx; Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in skiwear maker Perfect Moment; Beyoncé, Jessica Alba and Rihanna in French accessories firm Destree; Mila Kunis, Cameron Diaz and Gabrielle Union in Autumn Adeigbo, and Mark Wahlberg in Italian sneaker brand P448.

[vs120shound]

Chelsea is from Michigan (U.S.A.). She was flown to California where the Specialized Videos SF model was shot by Trevor Spiro, the web-master/web producer sensation from SmokinStyle based in London!

THE VIDEO OF THE WEEK (HONORABLE MENTION) | POST NUMBER 7 (No. 7)

For the Week of 100923-101523

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | Four-and-a-Half "Stars"

From vs120shound staff | ★★★★★ (9 total: L)

Tri-Media 8-Post, 27-Pack (Megapost)!

Beautiful Chelsea with Marlboro Lights 100s!

Two worlds collided and when the dust settled . . . when the smoke cleared from our Smoking Darling's lips . . . we were left with this masterpiece that falls shy of perfection only because the inspiration, agreement and execution of this outside-the-"motha phuquing"-box concept was conceived before the advent of High-Def videography!

. . . well, this is one of the prime examples of a collaborative effort between two leading SF websites, each with tremendous followings in the first decade of this century and into the midway point of the next decade, the one that finished at the start of 2020. Chelsea, from Specialized Videos (Michigan, U.S.A.) met with Trevor Spiro, the driving force of SmokinStyle (London, U.K.), somewhere in California. There, the SmokinStyle web-master/web producer, did his magic. Spiro is regarded by many as the pre-eminent cameraman for Smoking Fetish. He was a fashion model photographer among the many roles he's had in his professional career. Pure magic, this! The equipment in the 2000s and into the early 2010s did not feature High Definition (High Def). Just beginning to take root within the photography/videography world after this joint project. Great video scenes captured by Spiro. But we can assume it did not quite go swimmingly for not another shoot was arranged among Spiro, Chelsea and Scott, the web-master/web producer for SV. What a shame! So for as outstanding as this work was -- still is, despite the lack of High Def -- it kind of serves as a teaser to a degree, giving those who marveled about the finished product, it left those fans wanting more. Naturally.

Scott was no slouch behind the camera but he did not have the background to bring SV's quality to a higher, better level . . . anything along the lines of what Spiro was producing on a regular basis. Did not have the training or the ingenuity or experimental nature to try different approaches from the standard way he went about shooting his beautiful SF models. He got the best out of what he could offer on the technical end -- videography, photography (SV had plenty of stills offered for sale on its website, www.specializedvideos.com) -- as well as with editing and production values used. Where Scott stood out among rival web-masters/web producers was his strong, penetrating interview style that he conducted nearly on a consistent basis. And his approach was gentle, not like a journalist grilling a politician. Friendly manner was employed in all of his interviews. He asked all the basics -- how did you start; who was there with you offering advice and support; what was the reaction of friends and family; what has been the history of brands; has there been an attempt to quit smoking yet; have you gotten into trouble by smoking -- and his follow-ups flowed; they did not come from a pre-arranged line of questioning from a list. Actually, our favorite interviewer, and by a wide margin. That style and those methods helped him, we're sure, in developing rapport with his great (beautiful, strong-smoking, personable, down-to-earth, plentiful) stable of SF models.

Chelsea is strikingly beautiful, so pretty. Cute, too. Knockout body but probably never considered entering a "Ms. Boobs!" contest. Warm personality. Friendly. Down to earth. Quite pleasant. Many comments about her videos close to two decades ago often centered around her looks and the belief of many that she could have had a future as a fashion model, if she so chose! We never know what she gravitated towards in her post-SF modeling days. One thing's for certain: She is pushing 40 y.o. by now. Definitely in her mid-30s in the very least. Chelsea is in a different chapter of her life nowadays from her Specialized Videos (and combined Specialized Videos/SmokinStyle) days. That's for sure. Perhaps she's moved into and through various stages of adolescence and adulthood. If she's on the cusp of the Big-4-Oh threshold, then middle-age will be beckoning soon. That's the deal. We just remain grateful she contributed on to the Greater SF World Community scene for as long as she did, with as many videos of her that were produced and distributed! Chelsea rocks!

Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) of Chelsea from Specialized Videos!

The Rest of the Media!

There's a lot here to give you SF pleasure! Enjoy, friends!

Earlier Posts of Chelsea on Our Network!

From October 19, 2023 on vs120shound-2 (No. 1) . . .

From October 19, 2023 on vs120shound-2 (No. 2) . . .

From October 20, 2023 on vs120shound-2 (No. 3) . . .

From October 20, 2023 on vs120shound-2 (No. 4) . . .

From January 19, 2023 on vs120shound, a re-blog from blackmaca13, video shot by Trevor Spiro during the collaborative project in California . . .

From January 20, 2023 on vs120shound, Chelsea at No. 10b on "The List!" . . .

From January 24, 2019 on vs120shound . . .

Only this one here . . .

From YouTube!

From YouTube's "Bobby A Smoking Videos" in 2022 . . .

From various sources (including our archives/library and the SV website) . . .

Photos of Chelsea!

A little tongue action just before the drag!

"Beautiful enough to be a fashion model . . .yet her career in front of the camera was within the SF World, for which we are beholden!"

[brian-in-finance]

Twitter

Everything You Need To Know About Standing Ground, the British Brand Making Time-Traveling Garments

Ahead of his London Fashion Week show, the designer offered a look inside his sculptural fashion label, built on Irish mysticism, fantasy classics, and an intuitive approach to craft

Ireland’s standing stones, or dolmens, are the oldest remaining neolithic monuments in the country. For Michael Stewart, the designer behind London-based label Standing Ground, they are portals through time: stoic witnesses to the eons. He recalls taking frequent trips to visit them as a child, enchanted by the centuries-old mysticism buried deep within. “Ireland is a superstitious country, which is a good thing, because the dolmens have been preserved and protected over time,” he muses. “They’re feared in a way, so people don’t dare touch them.”

It’s no secret that Stewart’s spiritual connection to these megalithic tombs informs his brand’s name and modus operandi. Speaking from his new studio at the Sarabande Foundation in East London, he explains that the dolmens possess a transcendent quality, which he projects onto his own statuesque garments: deceptively simple creations that borrow from the futurism of sci-fi and fantasy classics such as Lord of the Rings to imagine evening wear, custom garments, and body ornaments that feel rooted in neither past, present, nor future.

After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2017, Stewart established Standing Ground in 2022, before attracting the attention of Lulu Kennedy’s Fashion East incubator program, and making his London Fashion Week debut as part of the Spring/Summer 2023 shows.

Remaining loyal to his source material of neolithic artifacts and figures—images of a dolmen and a Saint Brigid’s cross adorn his spare studio walls—he doesn’t have a mood board or sketches, and freely admits to having done no new research since his master’s degree. Instead, Stewart takes an intuitive, and manual, approach to draping, sculpting, and craft, developing his own lines and patterns by hand to produce alien silhouettes that flow from and protect the body like topographic armor.

Stewart is currently working on his third collection for Spring/Summer 2024, which expands on the dialogue between distant pasts and otherworldly futures. “It’s different to what I would’ve presented last February, which was very beautiful, but not as menacing,” he confesses. “I wanted to take some time to figure out what I was doing, and not pigeonhole myself.”

This collection dials back the clock to pre-human times, focusing on primordial, skeletal, and fossilized forms to create uncanny garments that explore the relationship between objects and their surrounding environment. Imagining a world where ancient objects grow and shapeshift across each collection, the designs suggest a speculative place where humankind and nature are mirrors for each other—or, as Stewart puts it: “seeing the body as a landscape and the landscape as a body.”

Makeup by Machiko Yano / Hair by Moe Mukai / Casting by AAMØ Casting / Model is Nyaueth Riam / Fashion Assistance by Florence Thompson / Makeup Assistance by Krishna Branch-Mackowiak

Cultured

Brian’s Note: Cultured magazine’s story was published last year on 15 September. It mentions “Stewart is currently working on his third collection for Spring/Summer 2024.” Some of the dresses included in that collection are the dress Caitríona wore to the IFTAs and the ones below.

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Remember… Ireland’s standing stones, or dolmens, are the oldest remaining neolithic monuments in the country. ☘️

[lovelies-dream]

~Hello: Introduction Post~

This is a separate blog for my ocs, which I will introduce in a separate post. Once that's out, please feel free to request.

I also plan on posting some art in the future, so look forward to that.

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Maeve Leblanc

Maeve is a famous fashion designer, former model, and currently owns a successful modeling agency and high end clothing brand. He is a household name, becoming famous for creating clothing for many well known celebrities. He was born and raised in the French Country side and now owns homes in Paris, London, California, New York, and more. He is known for being very blunt with employees and fans alike, however his models always talk about him in high regard.

Personality wise Maeve is very blunt and doesn't waste his time with things or people who annoy him. However, Maeve has an obsessive personality, and will lock himself in his office for days if he's struck with passion. On that same note, he has no problem berating people who attempt to get in the way of his vision.

Fun facts:

Maeve is born on February 8th.

When in France, he prefers to stay in his childhood home with his parents, rather than his own home.

Maeve left home at 16 after an argument with his grandfather.

While being a former model himself, Maeve has claimed to hate modeling.

While having Stores all across the world, and preferring to work in New York, Maeve's fashion companies headquarters is in Paris.

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Elliot Alana

Elliot was born in Hawaii, but only lived there for a few years before moving to New York to be closer to his mother's side of the family. Elliot grew up loving art, and later graduated and became a well known street artist. Now, he focuses on more professional work, but when he isn't making art for galleries he works as a tattoo artist. His shop is based out of New York, and he frequently has high end clientele.

Personality wise Elliot is very kind and driven. He grew up being told to respect others and the world around him, and is known by many people as extremely kind. Elliot loves getting to know people and is very charming. As an artist, Elliot has found it crucial to know how to network and charm high paying customers. Some of this behavior has bled into his own personality.

Fun Facts:

Elliot was born on October 1st

Elliot has a sister who is a famous pop star

Elliot is close friends with Hideaki, who he has tattooed many times.

Elliot hates most sweet food, except for chocolate.

Elliot loves children and in another life says he would be an art teacher.

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Hideaki "Jay" Ito

Hideaki Ito, more well known as Jay by the public, is a famous actor and model. He was born in Japan, his mother a retired actress and father a retired musician. His parents were extremely strict and from the moment he could walk he was acting. He was a well known actor in Japan for most of his childhood before he was offered a modeling job by Maeve when he turned 18. From then on he became a successful model within the states, and now acts in many popular shows in movies, though not a frequently as when he was younger.

Personality wise, Hideaki is very extroverted, and almost childlike. Since he had a very stunted childhood, he spends most of his adult life experiencing things he missed out on. Because of this he can seem very arrogant and obnoxious, however he means well. He's known for being very clingy and having very short lived but heated relationships.

Fun facts:

Hideaki was born on June 16th

The nickname Jay was given to him at a young age by his parents who thought I'd be more marketable in the states.

Hideaki can speak four languages, Japanese, English, French, and Spanish.

His parents are now divorced, and he doesn't talk to them.

Hideaki has been in the news for many reasons, most of which were relationship related.

Hideaki has a close relationship with Maeve, and most of the outfits he wears for events are made by him.

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A/n: here are my main ocs. I Plan on making many more and posting art for these. Please feel free to ask me about them or request anything for them.

[expulence]

🛍 Luxury Fashion Houses You SHOULD know 🛍

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Because Expulence's main objective is to explore opulence (duh, expulence = exploring opulence), it is important to investigate some lesser known (to the general public) brands. Discovering such brands maybe tricky when you don't know what you don't know.

Well, fret not because here is the help you need with that! Here is a list of 5 relatively unknown luxury fashion houses that deserve more recognition:

1. Roksanda:

Roksanda is a London-based fashion house known for its modern, feminine designs and bold use of color. The brand's elegant silhouettes and distinctive color combinations have gained a loyal following among fashion enthusiasts.

2. Dice Kayek:

Dice Kayek is a Turkish fashion house celebrated for its innovative craftsmanship and architectural approach to fashion design. The brand's avant-garde creations have been showcased on international runways and have garnered critical acclaim.

3. Delpozo:

Delpozo, originally a Spanish brand, is renowned for its whimsical and romantic collections that feature intricate embellishments and sculptural silhouettes. The brand's unique aesthetic has captivated fashion aficionados worldwide.

4. Peter Pilotto:

Peter Pilotto is a London-based label celebrated for its vibrant prints, intricate detailing, and expert drapery. The brand's modern approach to feminine dressing has garnered attention from fashion insiders and red carpet stars.

5. Ulyana Sergeenko:

Ulyana Sergeenko, a Russian designer, is known for her vintage-inspired collections characterized by opulent fabrics, intricate embroideries, and a nostalgic, storytelling quality. The brand's distinctive designs have earned it a dedicated following.

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[arse-crack-thistle]

rwrb characters and their eras tour outfits

so i saw this tiktok asking what we think alex and henry are wearing to the eras tour, so here’s what i think the super six would do if they were all going together (in new york, i assume)…

(in my head they all choose an era and base an outfit on that…probably nora and pez’s idea)

alex - he fights for reputation and wins. i’m thinking black, sparkle, and chains. leather jacket with a black rhinestone snake on the back and a black mesh crop top underneath. black distressed jeans cuffed over combat boots. chains around his neck and hanging from his jacket and pants. thin black sunglasses that he later uses to hold back his curls when the house lights go down. oh and he definitely has the sharpest black eyeliner on his lids.

henry - he has a choice: either live in his reputation era with alex or be his complementary opposite. so he chooses lover. i’m thinking ‘80s high school student with lover energy. light-washed jeans with white chuck taylors. tucked in, a loose-fitted pastel button-up with cuffed sleeves. maybe it has splotches of color or faded butterflies on it…idk some kind of print. on top, a hand painted jean jacket with “london boy” in loopy pink typography on the back. a glitter lover heart around his eye (bc nora insists).

nora - speaking of, i’ll keep this simple for her. a fully identical ring leader costume to what taylor had on the red tour. she may be an irl chaos demon but i think she’s anointed herself the unofficial leader of “super six does eras tour 2k23” so this fit is appropriate for her. i mean she almost made them all wear matching t-shirts like they’re a depressed cishet family at disney world but june talked her down.

june - the queen of fashion herself. this is the trickiest for me bc june wants to do folklore and just wear shortalls and the silver star cardigan to be comfy, but she’ll be damned before she doesn’t match the energy of the others. june goes with evermore and all in on “cowboy like me” to piss alex off since he almost went with rodeo wear. cropped cream fringe jacket with an elegant ivy embroidery on the back and trim. underneath, a bustier and shorts of the same fabric with the same embroidery. of course she’s wearing a cowboy hat, cream with the ivy details. and caramel cowboy boots (rounded toe bc she’s a utility girl). everything but the boots are custom made in austin.

pez - “this night is sparkling! don’t you let it go!” yeah so as soon as he saw taylor in all of her enchanted ballgowns, he knew he had to be her nigerian billionaire glitter prince. and that’s exactly what he does. he commissions a nigerian designer to make a suit and headpiece using akwete fabric in the colors of the speak now era’s visuals. all accented in rhinestones of course. he’s also all about the accessories with a watch, bracelets, necklaces, shoes, and glasses from various luxury brands. he does the absolute most, and everyone loves him for it.

bea - angel is in her midnights era, and i am here for it! bc of bullshit princess rules she couldn’t wear a bodysuit like she wanted. but no matter, she’s still going to shimmer. having not seen anyone do it yet, she literally learns to sew and diy’s a mini dress version of taylor’s yellow dress at the end of the bejeweled music video. it was totally, incredibly frustrating but she nails it! complete with lace, bows, and a little more sparkle, the dress hits so hard. she pairs it with sparkly louboutin boots and replicas of the hair clips and choker she bought off etsy. june helps her do taylor’s hairstyle from the video, while she does the makeup, beauty mark included.

so yeah that’s what i got. what do you think?? bc this is such a fun prompt and i could see each character doing like fifty different things lol <3

[beebascloset]

Ethical Alternatives to Dolls Kill

While Dolls Kill offers kawaii, punk, goth, and streetwear fashions, they’re an unethical fast fashion company that has been accused of stealing designs from small creators. They’ve also been accused of promoting rape and racism (implying that only white people can be goth, selling a Native American headdress as a costume, and supporting police during the Black Lives Matter movement) and having a lack of transparency in how they reduce their impact on people, animals, and the environment. With this in mind, here are some of my favorite alternatives I found (you can tap on the titles to access the sites)

LOUDBODIES

This Romania-based retailer offers sizes from XXS-10XL, and you can even make a custom order for free if you'd like! Many of their pieces are pricey, but they do offer an affordable line of fashion. Their values include sustainable and recycled materials, made-to-order clothing, low waste production, OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, carbon neutral shipping, body-inclusive models (see above) and locally-made clothing. They also offer worldwide shipping.

NOCTEX

NOCTEX is great for dark, goth, edgy fashion. They’re based in Canada and ship internationally. Available sizes only include XS-XL, but this retailer uses reclaimed and deadstock materials, and also have low-waste production. They offer many items including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, footwear, and accessories like bags, makeup, and jewelry, so there’s a lot to choose from!

Uye Surana

For lingerie lovers, this is the place! While they’re based in New York, their clothing is ethically made in Columbia, with cute designs that come in sizes XS-5XL, so it’s quite inclusive! Items include bralettes, undies, stockings, camis, and garter belts, so go on and be adorably sexy, my loves.

KILLSTAR

Despite being introduced by Dolls Kill, the UK brand Killstar is actually more ethical. In fact, they’ve cut their ties with the brand over the owner’s support of police during the BLM movement. They’ve donated to charities that promote ending racism (whereas Dolls Kill promoted racism to an extent) and they also promote individuality. They offer sizes XS-4XL (from what I’ve found) and they even have men’s clothing!

Broken Promises

Another brand that left Dolls Kill, Broken Promises is based in California. Offering sizes XS-3XL, this brand offers clothing that caters to skate culture for all genders. Their clothes are also sold at Zumiez, so if you don’t want to shop online and you would prefer to go to the mall, you’ll probably find them there!

Disturbia

And another UK gothic brand that was promoted by Dolls Kill, this family-owned business has been going strong since 2003. Their website claims that sustainability is “a core value in [their] ethos”, and their goal is to create fashion that doesn’t harm the environment. They’re committed to recycling and reducing their carbon footprint, and all of their leather is false or recycled to reduce animal cruelty. They have a fully traceable supply chain with manufacturers in the UK, China, Portugal, Turkey, and Morocco, all with safe production facilities. Rest assured, your money will be going to a great place.

Cyberdog

Ravers, this one is for you. Catering to clubbers and DJs since 1994, Cyberdog offers neon and dark streetwear. They’re based in London, and their flagship store is located in Camden Market, so anyone who lives around the area (or would like to visit) can see these rad designs in person! (P.S: A huge downside is that they only offer sizes S-L, so this brand has the smallest size range on here)

Gothic Lamb

“The home for melanated misfits”, as their designer calls it, is black-owned and offers sizes from S-5XL, making this brand one of the more inclusive ones on this list. The owner, who calls herself Lucy, founded Gothic Lamb in the summer of 2016. She was inspired by brands like Killstar and Disturbia, however, she found that there was a lack of representation at the time, as she felt that none of the models looked like her, so she decided to create her own. While there is a small collection, it’s still a great collection and it’s a great place to purchase from if you like supporting black-owned businesses.

publicspace

A vaporwave-streetwear brand based in Los Angeles, CA, they support and collaborate with artists to create their designs (hence why they’re named publicspace). Though they have a small collection, their size range is XS-3XL, so it’s mostly inclusive.

Shop secondhand

You can also shop on Etsy to purchase from independent designers. A much cheaper option would be to shop secondhand. Sites like Poshmark and Depop are great for shopping secondhand, especially if you want to buy from fast fashion brands like H&M and Shein without giving them your money. Alternatively, you can go to your local thrift shop (do not shop at the Salvation Army, they are aggressively Christian, homophobic and transphobic) or consignment store. You can give your unwanted clothes and other items to these places (consignment stores will give you a certain percentage of their price for the item) to help people and need.

In conclusion, please do not buy from unethical fast fashion retailers and consider shopping ethically, whether it be for new or used clothes.

[seoul-bros]

Loverboys

Since Jimin's Hard Dance Challenge with Taemin last week, Mr Lee has been turning up on my TL. When SHINee appeared on Inkigayo at the weekend there was some online commentary on the teeshirt Taemin wore.

It was a Charles Jeffrey, The Loverboy Issue tank top with the gender queer symbol front and centre. I'm not sure if Taemin has made similar fashion choices previously but it did feel like this choice was intentional. So once again a kpop idol is turning my attention to fashion and I decided to look further into the designer.

Turns out he is Scottish and he is known for punk-inspired, gender fluid designs. He draws from his heritage and from London's queer club scene for his inspiration. The LOVERBOY label was formed in 2015 and his clothes have been popular with a whole range of celebrities including BTS since then.

As recently as last August, when J-Hope came back from the US after his set at Lollapalooza he was wearing a Loverboy hat.

And before that in 2019, Jikook both wore Loverboy for the Map of the Soul: Persona Concept. Interestingly enough only they wore this brand, the rest of the members were decked out in Gucci. JK and JM and their fashion choices again. Almost as if they wanted to make a statement.

This brand is a bit more accessible than others that BTS have worn so I'll leave the link here for anyone who wants to check it out. There is something for everyone.

Post Date: 11/07/2023

[thewales]

Harry has accused both the palace and the press of pitting Kate and Meghan against each other. While there may be some truth to that - what he fails to mention in his memoir is the internal rivalry that doomed the royal sisterhood from the start.

And like the tearful wedding row - dresses played a central part.

As a self-made woman with her own successful TV career and website, The Tig, Meghan entered the royal fray having already secured paid partnerships with the likes of Neiman Marcus in the US.

Naturally, when Meghan became engaged to Harry in Nov 2017, she would have expected to receive even more preferential treatment from hand-picked suppliers than she had already grown used to.

But as with the family hierarchy - there was a pecking order: and the problem for Meghan was that Kate always appeared to get first dibs on designers.

Erdem Moralıoğlu was one of Meghan’s absolute favourites, but even after Harry had put a ring on it, Kate, who was already a client, continued to get priority. (The Montreal-born, Bethnal Green-based designer had also just unveiled a Spring 2018 collection inspired by Elizabeth II, who made her first appearance at London Fashion Week that year).

Suffice to say the notion of her soon-to-be sister-in-law receiving preferential treatment did not, it is claimed, go down well with Meghan, especially as she “wasn’t even Queen”. (Meghan always pointedly insisted on calling the Princess of Wales “Kate” even though the rest of the family referred to her as “Catherine”. Harry reveals in Spare that when he first introduced Meghan to his brother - Kate remained in the garden, playing with the children - hardly the welcome they both wanted).

Yet while Kate was regularly stepping out in Erdem, as a royal Meghan did not wear the brand on an official engagement until Commonwealth Day in March 2019.

Resentment also grew over Meghan’s mistaken belief that Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, were cashing in on their royal connections to get special treatment.

Wrongly convinced Kate’s family had free use of the Windsor Suite, the VIP lounge at Heathrow, Meghan insisted that her mother Doria use it when travelling to the UK, allegedly citing the risk to her safety. In fact, no one can recall the Middletons using the Windsor Suite - although William and Kate do use it whenever they travel through the airport. Doria was spotted there en route to Windsor for Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018.

Meghan was also said to be upset that Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton initially declined to invite her to her wedding to James Matthews in May 2017, perhaps fearing she would be upstaged by Harry’s girlfriend. She later relented and invited her to the evening reception “to keep the peace”. According to Harry, William and Kate then took exception to the couple moving the name places at the table - before being accused of doing the same when the Sussexes got married.

The French couture dresses did not fit any of the bridesmaids properly and, contrary to Harry’s suggestion that Kate was the only one who made a fuss, Meghan told staff at the time she had complained to the designer and that several of the mothers were angry. The row didn’t actually happen at a fitting but when Kate went round to Meghan’s to discuss it. (At this point both women lived at Kensington Palace: Meghan at Nottingham Cottage and Kate at Apartment 1A).

Ironically, it was Meghan herself who acknowledged to the then Cambridges’ staff that Kate “had left in tears” - in a bid for help to smooth it over. That’s why the palace couldn’t demand a retraction.

Even the Prince of Wales had witnessed the aftermath of Meghan’s “bridezilla” behaviour.

The Duchess is alleged to have spoken particularly harshly to a young member of the team in front of her colleagues after criticising a wedding plan she had drawn up, saying: “If there was literally anyone else I could ask to do this, I would be asking them instead of you.” When William heard of the incident, he took the woman aside and said: “I hope you’re okay. You’re doing a really good job,” prompting her to burst into tears.

But the Cambridges, as they were then known, had their reservations from the start.

As she never shied from reminding aides, she already had a public profile thanks to starring in the legal drama Suits. “Her approach was: I know everything but I want you to control me so I can rebel against it”, said someone familiar with her modus operandi. She didn’t seem to fully understand how the monarchy worked, however. At one point during the Sussexes’ tour of Australia in 2018, according to Low, she allegedly declared: “I can’t believe I’m not getting paid for this.” On another occasion she asked those involved with the Royal Foundation why they weren’t doing more to “monetise” the Invictus Games, Harry’s charitable initiative for wounded ex-service personnel.

Contrary to Harry’s suggestion he was unsupportive, it was the Prince of Wales “in fix it mode” who agreed that experienced and highly professional Amy Pickerill be moved from the press office to become Meghan’s deputy private secretary following her engagement to Harry.

Yet shortly after the announcement, a senior aide discreetly raised with the couple the difficulties caused by their treatment of staff who were “bending over backwards” to help them. People needed to be treated with understanding, even when they were not performing to Harry and Meghan’s exacting standards. The Duchess is said to have replied: “It’s not my job to coddle people.”

Royals are expected to pay for their wardrobe - official and unofficial. Yet when she first came on the scene, Meghan’s expectation was that she could keep some of the dresses she had been loaned.

Yet when an ice cream van was sent to Kensington Palace, it apparently came with Meghan’s strict instructions that it should only be enjoyed by the Sussexes’ crew and not the Cambridges, their staff or even their children. After the Duchess left, her staff called the rest of the household insisting they share in the spoils. One former employee explained that Meghan’s generosity made her unpleasant behaviour even harder to manage. “One minute she’d be buying you flowers, the next she’d be blanking you.”

So when William claimed Meghan was “difficult”, “abrasive”, “rude” and “alienating half the staff” during the dog bowl row at Nottingham Cottage in 2019, he wasn’t “parroting” the media, as Harry claims. In fact, he was all too aware of Meghan’s reputation well before the nickname “Duchess Difficult” started appearing in the press.

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Andrea Martinez : model, winner of the Miss Universe Spain competition and business administration graduate, the young woman from León took advantage of her husband Kepa Arrizabalaga's return to Spain to resume her professional projects. With determination: wherever you are tomorrow, your career will develop.

Projects accumulate in Andrea Martinez's head. After winning the Miss Universe Spain competition in 2020, life in the United Kingdom in the midst of the Brexit period with her life partner, Kepa Arrizabalaga (goalkeeper of Chelsea), kept her on edge until they returned to Spain.She continues to work as a model, planning to start two companies - including a clothing brand - and expanding her social media. And according to what she tells us in this interview, she will take it wherever the world of football takes her. Her professional development will not stop.

At 30, your CV covers everything from studying Business Administration and Management to being a basketball player and, most importantly, a model. What is your current professional situation?

I find myself in a mixture of everything. The last two years in London, with Brexit, I've been quite slow. But now, back in Spain, I'm at a point where I want to share everything that's on my mind and I can: I'm back in fashion, I'm starting two small businesses, I'm also going to start working with social media … and well, whatever comes out.

So let's talk about the clothing brand you are involved with ...

I have been interested in fashion since I was 17, when I started working as a model, and fashion has always attracted my attention, also from a business point of view. I've noticed that all women's suits are more or less the same, and I like them to be a little more varied. When looking for a suit of this type, you need to go to high fashion brands that ordinary people cannot afford. This is what I want to do, also with dresses.

At first glance, this project seems like the perfect combination of your role as a model with your studies.

Yes, exactly. When I do a photo shoot or walk the runway, I look at the entire organization behind it, all the processes a brand has to go through to get there and put on a show. And that was something that really interested me. That's why I worked in Milan, in the Armani offices, because I'm very interested in the world of fashion from the inside. So, without a doubt, my knowledge of administration and business management helps me a lot.

Beauty pageants also have their opponents. What is your opinion and what did winning Miss Univero Spain mean to you?

I think that the critics' opinion is to some extent based on previous years, when many things were done incorrectly. Today, Miss Universe wants to raise the value of women, strong, independent, powerful, intelligent women with big ambitions. I would say to those who are not supporters of this competition that they should sit down for a moment and simply listen to women's voices, because each candidate from each country has a very powerful social project behind her. This is something very powerful that benefits women. The win was like a rebirth for me because we had come out of the pandemic stage. The sudden rediscovery of who Andrea was, what she wanted to do, gave me life, gave me light.

Your modeling career has taken you to places such as Dubai, Paris and Milan. From the outside, everything looks impressive. How much work is behind it?

There is a lot of work, especially mental work. The ability to accept one "no" after another … it's easier to say "no" than "yes". Also, especially when I was younger, the thing about diets … you have to have a lot of mental strength. Before, some people didn't have much tact and might call you fat or a cow. As a 19-year-old, you have to know how to deal with it and not let it damage your personality.

Returning to your many facets. You came to present many contradictions …

I have always been a very anxious girl. I never had a special calling, but I liked touching all sectors. And that's how it has stayed with me to this day, which is why I take on every new project that seems at least a little interesting to me, I pursue it with all my might and put my whole soul into it. I think I enjoy the process of achieving something more than once. My family is in the opposition and I decided to take the exams to become a finance technician and later be promoted to inspector. I did well on my first exam, but during the process I realized that I wouldn't be able to spend eight hours in an office doing the exact same thing all the time for the rest of my life. That's why I decided to pursue other options.

And then there is the basketball player aspect. How far have you come in this sport?

I played from the age of 5 to 18. I played in two Spanish championships with team from Castilla y Leon and was selected in the Spanish pre-selection. It was my passion, it gave me values and teamwork that are very useful to me today. I left it when I had to consider : studies or sports.

A look at Instagram shows that sports are very present in your life.

I love nature-related activities, such as horse riding. Now I also do yoga, so that I can get to know myself a little better and calm down the rhythm of my thoughts. I love cycling, every time I go to Leon I ride a bike, of course it also helps me keep fit. I started to have contact with diving a few years ago and it is a world that fascinates me.

Also on Instagram, we saw you saying goodbye to London and giving thanks for the years you spent there. Do you see yourself in a few months saying, "Hello, here we are again?"

In football you don't know what will happen to you tomorrow, so our options are always open. Whatever comes will be good and I will be happy, it will be a new stimulus and I will be happy to have a new challenge.

As a footballer's wife, it is not easy to make careers compatible. What is your feeling: you accompany Kepa in his sports life and you need to take a break for a better moment, or maybe you are both able to develop professionally?

I think there is no better time than today. And in football, as I say, we never know where we will end up. I am very proud of my husband's career and regret that I cannot accompany him throughout his career. I'm not going to sacrifice family life or life with my husband, because I can do it perfectly well from a distance - technology makes the world smaller. Due to my restless or overly ambitious personality, perhaps I couldn't just accompany him all the time to leave out everything has to do with me, because that would mean losing my own life. So whenever I can, I will develop my projects.

You are still connected to León not only sentimentally. You also visit from time to time and participate in public life.

León is my city. I was born and raised there, I love it very much, my family is there. And above all, I love participating in Holy Week, which enjoys international tourist interest. I always promote what I can about my city, giving a helping hand, highlighting the careers of women supporting the fight against cancer. It's my home, it's my family and everything I can contribute, I'm happy and more than that, I love enjoying my city.

[stylesnews]

Harry Styles’ Pleasing Names Shaun Kearney First Chief Executive Officer

Kearney will be leaving his post as chief design and merchandising officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop.

Harry Styles’ lifestyle brand Pleasing has named Shaun Kearney its first chief executive officer, effective July 17.

“We are delighted to have Shaun join the Pleasing team. His exceptional vision and extensive experience will be invaluable as we enter the next chapter of Pleasing. We are excited to continue to explore ideas, categories, and characters alongside him,” said the British singer-songwriter. 

Kearney will be leaving his post as chief design and merchandising officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop, where he started six years ago as senior vice president of fashion.

“I am thrilled to be joining Pleasing as we set the brand up for future scale and success. We have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives and expand our product offering through many different lifestyle verticals and multiple channels of business,” said Kearney in a statement.

His focus will be on “developing exciting, strategic and charitable partnerships,” according to the company.

He will be working alongside co-creative directors Harry Lambert, also Styles’ stylist, and Molly Hawkins, as well as head of marketing, Sophie Kerr-Dineen.

Styles’ Pleasing was launched in 2021.

“There is a really fun side of makeup where people play a character, but to me, ‘beauty’ is more and more about uncovering,” Styles told WWD exclusively in an email at the time. 

“The beauty industry is uniquely poised to be a leader in innovation and sustainability, which is extremely important and has to be a huge part of the conversation when talking about our future,” he added.

The brand takes a collection-based, drop-style approach to new products.

In November 2022, they launched their fifth collection, called Super Magic Family Time, to kick off the holiday season with three pop-up shops in New York City; Los Angeles, and London, which American Express was the official partner for.

[embroideryobsession]

Robert Wun Spring-Summer 2024

ROBERT WUN DOES HORROR COUTURE — COMPLETE WITH BEJEWELED BLOOD AND BROKEN GLASS — FOR SPRING 2024

It's a collection destined to induce very chic nightmares.

Robert Wun has proven, without a shadow of a doubt, that he can make a statement with his couture, cementing his brand as "one to watch" during the Paris shows. In the past, the London-based designer has sent models down the runway wearing knives and latex masks across their faces — and for Spring 2024, he's fully committing to building a full-blown display of horror-as-fashion.

A model opened the show wearing a black coat and wide-brimmed hat dripping in Wun's now-signature raindrop crystals. The air of drama only grew from there, as a flame pattern engulfed an asymmetrical gown, glass shards covered a full-skirted dress and sharply-edged headpieces began to almost fully cover the faces of models. Even the bride was blood-stained in red embellishment.

The most "American Horror Story"-esque look of all, though, was the strapless red velvet gown, which has a matching red bodysuit-covered figure hanging over the shoulder, as if sewing the model's neckline.

Below, see Robert Wun's Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection in full — and apologies for any night terrors in advance.

(via fashionista.com)

(ph: Robert Wun Spring-summer 2024 - Couture)