Syrian fashion designer revives ancient Mesopotamian wardrobe
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2015/01/29 10:39
Syrian fashion designer revives ancient Mesopotamian wardrobe
Damascus, Asharq Al-Awsat—As Syria’s archaeological gems are flattened and looted in the midst of war, one Syrian fashion designer is bringing the ancient civilization of Mari back to life on the catwalk.
Nozha Abdelmohsen creates robes and dresses inspired by the kings and queens of the royal Mesopotamian city of Mari, found along the banks of the Euphrates river in modern-day Syria near the border with Iraq. These royals lived over 5,000 years ago during the time of the Sumerian and Akkadian empires. Nozha hopes to keep the memory of their ancient civilization alive among Syrians, a cause that is close to her heart as she was born in Deir Ezzor, the province that now encompasses the ancient site.
Today, Deir Ezzor is overrun by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants. The ruins at Mari have been plundered, like so many other archaeological sites across this war-ravaged country. A report issued by the Syrian government’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums specified that most of the looting had taken place in the site’s Royal Palace, the Southern Gate, the baths, and the temples of Ishtar, Dagan and the Goddess of Spring as a result of 50 illegal excavations.
Nozha began the project five years ago, before the outbreak of the war, and organized her first fashion show inspired by the dresses worn by the royal court women in Mari. The show was held in Deir Ezzor.
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The Syrian designer was undeterred by the violence that soon gripped much of the country, especially the northeast, and proceeded to conceive evermore elaborate pieces. They included imitations of the cloaks worn by the king of Mari, Zimri-Lim, and leather skirts donned by other kings. The designs were inspired by statues found at the site that are now housed in museums in Syria and all across the globe.
The excavation of the ancient city by French archaeologist André Parrot in 1933 is considered one of the most significant finds of the 20th century in illuminating our understanding of city planning and royal society in Mesopotamia, as well as cuneiform writing and art.
Nozha’s collection includes multi-layered garments inspired by the clothes depicted in graphite carvings in a scene of the king’s inauguration ceremony. The pieces are distinguished by their striking colors, as well as the men’s bare right shoulders and knee-length skirts. Another piece reproduces a skirt originally made out of animal hide, known as the the Kaunakes Skirt, worn by a temple worshiper.
Nozha has also tried her hand at recreating the jewelry of the era. “Having seen the pieces displayed in the museums of Damascus, Aleppo and Deir Ezzor, and the important statues displayed there, especially the caches found in the Nini Zaza temple, I came to notice that the kings of the Mari kingdom did not wear rings,” Nozha says. “Yet, there is documented evidence that Zimri-Lim, king of Mari, used to import precious stones from kings of neighboring states to decorate the famous official seals.”
The use of the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli, which came from Afghanistan, testifies to the early diplomatic relations that were formed between countries in the Middle East as early as the third millennium BCE. “Kings considered lapis the stone of wisdom and family happiness. This is why the eyes of the statues found in the kingdom’s excavations were made of the precious stone as well as from ivory imported from India and agate from Yemen,” explains Nozha.
The influence of this ancient civilization and its early fashion designers can still be seen today. “The loom, called the ‘jouma,’ and the simple weaver are both still in use in Deir Ezzor,” says Nozha. The memory of the great city of Mari, twice the capital of huge empires, will not easily be forgotten by the descendants of this land.
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Damascus, Asharq Al-Awsat—As Syria’s archaeological gems are flattened and looted in the midst of war, one Syrian fashion designer is bringing the ancient civilization of Mari back to life on the catwalk.
Nozha Abdelmohsen creates robes and dresses inspired by the kings and queens of the royal Mesopotamian city of Mari, found along the banks of the Euphrates river in modern-day Syria near the border with Iraq. These royals lived over 5,000 years ago during the time of the Sumerian and Akkadian empires. Nozha hopes to keep the memory of their ancient civilization alive among Syrians, a cause that is close to her heart as she was born in Deir Ezzor, the province that now encompasses the ancient site.
Today, Deir Ezzor is overrun by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants. The ruins at Mari have been plundered, like so many other archaeological sites across this war-ravaged country. A report issued by the Syrian government’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums specified that most of the looting had taken place in the site’s Royal Palace, the Southern Gate, the baths, and the temples of Ishtar, Dagan and the Goddess of Spring as a result of 50 illegal excavations.
Nozha began the project five years ago, before the outbreak of the war, and organized her first fashion show inspired by the dresses worn by the royal court women in Mari. The show was held in Deir Ezzor.
Photo: short prom dresses uk
The Syrian designer was undeterred by the violence that soon gripped much of the country, especially the northeast, and proceeded to conceive evermore elaborate pieces. They included imitations of the cloaks worn by the king of Mari, Zimri-Lim, and leather skirts donned by other kings. The designs were inspired by statues found at the site that are now housed in museums in Syria and all across the globe.
The excavation of the ancient city by French archaeologist André Parrot in 1933 is considered one of the most significant finds of the 20th century in illuminating our understanding of city planning and royal society in Mesopotamia, as well as cuneiform writing and art.
Nozha’s collection includes multi-layered garments inspired by the clothes depicted in graphite carvings in a scene of the king’s inauguration ceremony. The pieces are distinguished by their striking colors, as well as the men’s bare right shoulders and knee-length skirts. Another piece reproduces a skirt originally made out of animal hide, known as the the Kaunakes Skirt, worn by a temple worshiper.
Nozha has also tried her hand at recreating the jewelry of the era. “Having seen the pieces displayed in the museums of Damascus, Aleppo and Deir Ezzor, and the important statues displayed there, especially the caches found in the Nini Zaza temple, I came to notice that the kings of the Mari kingdom did not wear rings,” Nozha says. “Yet, there is documented evidence that Zimri-Lim, king of Mari, used to import precious stones from kings of neighboring states to decorate the famous official seals.”
The use of the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli, which came from Afghanistan, testifies to the early diplomatic relations that were formed between countries in the Middle East as early as the third millennium BCE. “Kings considered lapis the stone of wisdom and family happiness. This is why the eyes of the statues found in the kingdom’s excavations were made of the precious stone as well as from ivory imported from India and agate from Yemen,” explains Nozha.
The influence of this ancient civilization and its early fashion designers can still be seen today. “The loom, called the ‘jouma,’ and the simple weaver are both still in use in Deir Ezzor,” says Nozha. The memory of the great city of Mari, twice the capital of huge empires, will not easily be forgotten by the descendants of this land.
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Paris fashion week shifts up into Haute Couture mode
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2015/01/27 12:05
Paris fashion week shifts up into Haute Couture mode
24 catwalk shows, including ones by Chanel, Christian Dior and Valentino, will take place until Thursday
After days of men’s ready-to-wear clothes, Paris Fashion Week shifted up a gear on Sunday to its marquee event: the Haute Couture shows that happen only in the French capital.
Italian house Versace was the first to step into the prestige whirl of handmade women’s collections for spring-summer 2015.
American mother and daughter actress duo Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn attended the glitzy event, with models showing off racy soiree outfits in electric blues, reds and whites.
In all, 24 catwalk shows, including ones by Chanel, Christian Dior and Valentino, will take place until Thursday, filling palaces, museums and other historic venues in Paris with celebrities, journalists and the extremely wealthy women who splurge on the creations, whose price tags run into tens of thousands of euros.
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France is the only country to boast Haute Couture, twice a year, in January and in July. The designation is protected by French law and attributed exclusively by the ministry of industry.
Houses — French and non-French — that win the label have to show their high-end clothes are entirely made by hand and tailored to each client.
Only 14 outlets are allowed to say they are full-fledged Haute Couture, most of them highly recognisable French designers.
The most recent to be admitted into the very exclusive club is Alexandre Vauthier, which counts pop divas Rihanna and Beyonce among its fans.
Many other wannabes are lined up hoping to get in.
Some of the other shows happening in Paris are by fashion houses that have achieved an intermediate status, or which have been invited on a temporary basis. Versace, Valentino, Viktor&Rolf, Yiqing Yin and Schiaparelli are in those categories.
‘International notoriety’
“The Haute Couture label allows a brand to make its name internationally more quickly and gives a lot more visibility,” explained Didier Grumbach, a fashion expert and former president of the Federation Frangaise de la Couture that organises the shows.
Schiaparelli, a legendary house founded in 1930 that once rivalled Coco Chanel, will roll out its creation on Monday despite the surprise departure of its esteemed Italian creative director, Marco Zanini, last November.
The brand had been in hibernation for six decades before making its Haute Couture comeback a year ago.
Internationally famed brands Dior and Chanel will show on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
And on Friday many eyes will be trained on Jean Paul Gaultier, who late last year announced he was ditching his ready-to-wear collections entirely to concentrate on Haute Couture and other projects.
The biggest hole in the calendar is Maison Margiela, which has taken on John Galliano three years after the British designer disgraced himself by making drunken anti-Semitic comments in a Paris bar and was dropped by Dior.
In a snub to Paris and those who spurned him, Galliano opted this month to show an “artisinale” collection in London — a decision that raised eyebrows and that, if repeated, could cause Margiela to lose its Haute Couture status.
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24 catwalk shows, including ones by Chanel, Christian Dior and Valentino, will take place until Thursday
After days of men’s ready-to-wear clothes, Paris Fashion Week shifted up a gear on Sunday to its marquee event: the Haute Couture shows that happen only in the French capital.
Italian house Versace was the first to step into the prestige whirl of handmade women’s collections for spring-summer 2015.
American mother and daughter actress duo Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn attended the glitzy event, with models showing off racy soiree outfits in electric blues, reds and whites.
In all, 24 catwalk shows, including ones by Chanel, Christian Dior and Valentino, will take place until Thursday, filling palaces, museums and other historic venues in Paris with celebrities, journalists and the extremely wealthy women who splurge on the creations, whose price tags run into tens of thousands of euros.
Photo: long prom dresses uk
France is the only country to boast Haute Couture, twice a year, in January and in July. The designation is protected by French law and attributed exclusively by the ministry of industry.
Houses — French and non-French — that win the label have to show their high-end clothes are entirely made by hand and tailored to each client.
Only 14 outlets are allowed to say they are full-fledged Haute Couture, most of them highly recognisable French designers.
The most recent to be admitted into the very exclusive club is Alexandre Vauthier, which counts pop divas Rihanna and Beyonce among its fans.
Many other wannabes are lined up hoping to get in.
Some of the other shows happening in Paris are by fashion houses that have achieved an intermediate status, or which have been invited on a temporary basis. Versace, Valentino, Viktor&Rolf, Yiqing Yin and Schiaparelli are in those categories.
‘International notoriety’
“The Haute Couture label allows a brand to make its name internationally more quickly and gives a lot more visibility,” explained Didier Grumbach, a fashion expert and former president of the Federation Frangaise de la Couture that organises the shows.
Schiaparelli, a legendary house founded in 1930 that once rivalled Coco Chanel, will roll out its creation on Monday despite the surprise departure of its esteemed Italian creative director, Marco Zanini, last November.
The brand had been in hibernation for six decades before making its Haute Couture comeback a year ago.
Internationally famed brands Dior and Chanel will show on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
And on Friday many eyes will be trained on Jean Paul Gaultier, who late last year announced he was ditching his ready-to-wear collections entirely to concentrate on Haute Couture and other projects.
The biggest hole in the calendar is Maison Margiela, which has taken on John Galliano three years after the British designer disgraced himself by making drunken anti-Semitic comments in a Paris bar and was dropped by Dior.
In a snub to Paris and those who spurned him, Galliano opted this month to show an “artisinale” collection in London — a decision that raised eyebrows and that, if repeated, could cause Margiela to lose its Haute Couture status.
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Fashion Fix: Forget the winter, jump ship and make waves
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2015/01/24 12:28
Fashion Fix: Forget the winter, jump ship and make waves
It’s an annual favourite when it comes to the home and garden, and it quite often pops up on catwalks too in all of its double-breasted, brass buttoned glory.
But if you’ve tended feel that the nautical trend is much more akin to a fancy dress theme than sartorial style this is the season to think again.
As silly as it sounds, if you take your cues from quintessential sailor staples and then dumb the look down you’re pretty much going to be along the right lines.
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Look for stripes, spots, and simple yet sporty shapes as well as high waisted trousers and you can’t go wrong. Nautical-inspired clothing should be practical yet make a distinct statement.
Embellishments are a great way to achieve this balance. Subtle brass details, such as cuffs on heeled shoes, or buttons on a double-breasted jacket work well, as do fabric bows and flattering wrap-around pieces.
Debenhams’ SS15 collections are looking promising in terms of the sailor chic trend.
Both J by Jasper Conran and RJR John Rocha have some fantastic pieces winging into stores near you while other High Street giants are looking to keep it simple with Breton stripes and tasteful polka dots.
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It’s an annual favourite when it comes to the home and garden, and it quite often pops up on catwalks too in all of its double-breasted, brass buttoned glory.
But if you’ve tended feel that the nautical trend is much more akin to a fancy dress theme than sartorial style this is the season to think again.
As silly as it sounds, if you take your cues from quintessential sailor staples and then dumb the look down you’re pretty much going to be along the right lines.
Photo: short prom dresses
Look for stripes, spots, and simple yet sporty shapes as well as high waisted trousers and you can’t go wrong. Nautical-inspired clothing should be practical yet make a distinct statement.
Embellishments are a great way to achieve this balance. Subtle brass details, such as cuffs on heeled shoes, or buttons on a double-breasted jacket work well, as do fabric bows and flattering wrap-around pieces.
Debenhams’ SS15 collections are looking promising in terms of the sailor chic trend.
Both J by Jasper Conran and RJR John Rocha have some fantastic pieces winging into stores near you while other High Street giants are looking to keep it simple with Breton stripes and tasteful polka dots.
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A classic fashion staple at long last regains its popularity
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2015/01/22 12:30
A classic fashion staple at long last regains its popularity
Wearing a hat is an old tradition dating back to ancient civilizations that generally indicates social status. Especially in the early 1900s, hats were one of most fashionable accessories on the street. Now, they are regaining their popularity with new fashion trends
Archaeological finds suggest that hats were first worn by the Egyptians. In 3200 B.C., Egyptian men used to put feathers on their heads, while pharaohs placed a special cloth on their crowns or wigs. Later in 3000 B.C., ancient Minoans living on the island of Crete wore conical hats, and the Mesopotamia-inhabiting Assyrians wore circular head-gear.
Over the centuries, hats became a means of indicating social status. For instance, in Ancient Greece, the poor generally wore hats. In contrast, at the time of Romans, the rich used to display their status by wearing hats. If we look at the Eastern regions of the world, we learn that ancient people preferred to adorn their hair with accessories. When the Crusaders returned home from being in the Holy Land during the 11th and 13th centuries, they took back the style of adorning hair to the West. As a result, precious stones, flowers and beads became the popular hair accessories of Western women at the time.
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Fashion trends evolve over time, and hats have established their place in the fashion industry. By the time we reached the 1900s, wearing hats became the most fashionable trend on the street. In the early years of the Turkish Republic, the reason behind the increasing popularity of hats can be attributed to the Belarusians who escaped from the communist regime to Turkey, as they always wore hats. They were also successful in making a profit by selling them. The real change came in 1925, however. Upon Atatürk's hat reform declared in Kastamonu, hats became the period's most indispensable accessories. Following the reform, Jewish-Turkish businessman Vitali Hakko, who is also the founder of the prestigious clothing brand "Vakko," opened the hat shop "Şen Şapka" in Sultanhamam in 1934. His shop became the must-visit shopping venue for Istanbul's elite women at that time, and Hakko founded the Vakko brand when hats were very popular in Istanbul.
The hats of Madam Katia
Again in the early years of the Turkish Republic, Madam Katia was the name on everyone's lips, especially women talking about hats. Since the 1930s, she had been designing hats for Istanbul's celebrated families. Madam Katia wanted to become a physician, but instead continued her family's profession. During an interview, she said that in those days, no one would think of going out without a hat or gloves, and hat shops lined İstiklal Avenue. Madam Katia still showcases her handmade hats at her shop in the Hacopula Passage, and her shop is the ultimate destination if you need a stylish hat.
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is another name that deserves particular attention when we talk about hats. Chanel is obviously one of the world's most well known fashion brands. Generally referred to as Coco, Chanel grew up in an orphanage in Correze where she learned how to sew. For a long time, she worked as tailor's assistant at different shops, and when she was young, she designed hats, most of which were highly praised by her friends. Chanel designed her first hat in 1908 and began to sell her designs a year later on the ground floor of a Paris apartment. Customers used to see a signboard at the entrance advertising "Chanel Style." Following her success, Chanel realized that fashion was going to be her lifestyle. There is no need to mention what she achieved afterwards.
Similarly, royal families around the world have contributed to the popularity of hats in fashion. Although the popularity of hats declined between 1960 and 1980, they regained their popularity with the custom-made hats worn by Princess Diana in 1980s. The specially-designed hats of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, have also caught the attention of the fashion world.
Beyond a shadow of doubt, hats are a regular item of street and high fashion with their various designs, including berets, panama hats, felt hats, crochet hats and straw hats. In conclusion, the hat museum featuring 421 designs in Kastamonu should be mentioned. The museum features different styles of hats dating to different eras starting in the 1900s. Visitors can see the hats of former Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit and President Süleyman Demirel.
Many of our grandfathers and grandmothers keep their hats at home. They might look old-fashioned, but you can still use them. Why are they kept on dusty shelves? Pick them up and wear them, and keep the period's nostalgic soul alive; they will certainly look stylish!
Also Read: long prom dresses uk
Wearing a hat is an old tradition dating back to ancient civilizations that generally indicates social status. Especially in the early 1900s, hats were one of most fashionable accessories on the street. Now, they are regaining their popularity with new fashion trends
Archaeological finds suggest that hats were first worn by the Egyptians. In 3200 B.C., Egyptian men used to put feathers on their heads, while pharaohs placed a special cloth on their crowns or wigs. Later in 3000 B.C., ancient Minoans living on the island of Crete wore conical hats, and the Mesopotamia-inhabiting Assyrians wore circular head-gear.
Over the centuries, hats became a means of indicating social status. For instance, in Ancient Greece, the poor generally wore hats. In contrast, at the time of Romans, the rich used to display their status by wearing hats. If we look at the Eastern regions of the world, we learn that ancient people preferred to adorn their hair with accessories. When the Crusaders returned home from being in the Holy Land during the 11th and 13th centuries, they took back the style of adorning hair to the West. As a result, precious stones, flowers and beads became the popular hair accessories of Western women at the time.
Photo: plus size prom dresses
Fashion trends evolve over time, and hats have established their place in the fashion industry. By the time we reached the 1900s, wearing hats became the most fashionable trend on the street. In the early years of the Turkish Republic, the reason behind the increasing popularity of hats can be attributed to the Belarusians who escaped from the communist regime to Turkey, as they always wore hats. They were also successful in making a profit by selling them. The real change came in 1925, however. Upon Atatürk's hat reform declared in Kastamonu, hats became the period's most indispensable accessories. Following the reform, Jewish-Turkish businessman Vitali Hakko, who is also the founder of the prestigious clothing brand "Vakko," opened the hat shop "Şen Şapka" in Sultanhamam in 1934. His shop became the must-visit shopping venue for Istanbul's elite women at that time, and Hakko founded the Vakko brand when hats were very popular in Istanbul.
The hats of Madam Katia
Again in the early years of the Turkish Republic, Madam Katia was the name on everyone's lips, especially women talking about hats. Since the 1930s, she had been designing hats for Istanbul's celebrated families. Madam Katia wanted to become a physician, but instead continued her family's profession. During an interview, she said that in those days, no one would think of going out without a hat or gloves, and hat shops lined İstiklal Avenue. Madam Katia still showcases her handmade hats at her shop in the Hacopula Passage, and her shop is the ultimate destination if you need a stylish hat.
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is another name that deserves particular attention when we talk about hats. Chanel is obviously one of the world's most well known fashion brands. Generally referred to as Coco, Chanel grew up in an orphanage in Correze where she learned how to sew. For a long time, she worked as tailor's assistant at different shops, and when she was young, she designed hats, most of which were highly praised by her friends. Chanel designed her first hat in 1908 and began to sell her designs a year later on the ground floor of a Paris apartment. Customers used to see a signboard at the entrance advertising "Chanel Style." Following her success, Chanel realized that fashion was going to be her lifestyle. There is no need to mention what she achieved afterwards.
Similarly, royal families around the world have contributed to the popularity of hats in fashion. Although the popularity of hats declined between 1960 and 1980, they regained their popularity with the custom-made hats worn by Princess Diana in 1980s. The specially-designed hats of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, have also caught the attention of the fashion world.
Beyond a shadow of doubt, hats are a regular item of street and high fashion with their various designs, including berets, panama hats, felt hats, crochet hats and straw hats. In conclusion, the hat museum featuring 421 designs in Kastamonu should be mentioned. The museum features different styles of hats dating to different eras starting in the 1900s. Visitors can see the hats of former Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit and President Süleyman Demirel.
Many of our grandfathers and grandmothers keep their hats at home. They might look old-fashioned, but you can still use them. Why are they kept on dusty shelves? Pick them up and wear them, and keep the period's nostalgic soul alive; they will certainly look stylish!
Also Read: long prom dresses uk
Die Berliner Fashion Week startet mit luftigen Outfits
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2015/01/20 12:32
Die Berliner Fashion Week startet mit luftigen OutfitsGroßes Schaulaufen in Berlin: Die britische Designerin Charlotte Ronson (37) hat am Montag die Fashion Week eröffnet. Ronson, die Schwester des Musikers Mark Ronson, war zum ersten Mal im Zelt am Brandenburger Tor dabei. Danach kam der Newcomer Sasa Kovacevic mit dem Berliner Label Sadak an die Reihe.
Im Laufe der Woche verteilen sich nach Angaben der Berliner Wirtschaftssenatorin Cornelia Yzer (CDU) 10 Messen und 70 Schauen über die Stadt – mit 3000 Marken und 200 000 erwarteten Besuchern. Als Stammgäste kommen Designer Guido Maria Kretschmer, Lena Hoschek, Kilian Kerner, Kaviar Gauche, Anja Gockel und Dorothee Schumacher.
Ronson führte mit ihrem New Yorker Trendlabel Gänseblümchen-Prints, luftige Oberteile und dazu bequeme Sandalen vor. Dass sie ihre Kollektion für den Sommer vorstellte, war eine Ausnahme. Sonst geht es bei der Modewoche um den kommenden Herbst und Winter.
Bar Refaeli, Katie Holmes und Eva Padberg dabei
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Erwartete VIPs bei der Fashion Week: Model Bar Refaeli, Moderatorin Sylvie Meis, Hollywoodstar Katie Holmes und die britische Schauspielerin Liz Hurley. Als einer der ersten Promis schaute Model Eva Padberg vorbei, die bei Ronson in der ersten Reihe saß: "Ich fand es sehr süß", sagte sie hinterher.
Die Fashion Week findet seit 2007 zweimal im Jahr statt und gilt als Gipfeltreffen für die deutsche Modeszene. Diesmal muss sie allerdings zwei Absagen verkraften: Die in Finanznöte geratene Messe Bread & Butter in Tempelhof fällt aus. Und Designer Michael Michalsky wollte lieber für die Ebola-Hilfe spenden als eine große Show ausrichten.
Yzer betonte, die Fashion Week sei ein wichtiger Image- und Wirtschaftsfaktor für Berlin, die Hauptstadt der größte Modemessen-Standort Europas. Die Besucher brächten ihr eine zusätzliche Wirtschaftskraft von rund 120 Millionen Euro.
Auf den Messen Panorama und Premium stellen jetzt viele Marken aus, die vorher auf der Bread & Butter waren. Ein Laufsteg wird auch in Brandenburg stehen: "Potsdam Now" will mit etwa einem Dutzend Schauen im Modezirkus mitmischen.
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Im Laufe der Woche verteilen sich nach Angaben der Berliner Wirtschaftssenatorin Cornelia Yzer (CDU) 10 Messen und 70 Schauen über die Stadt – mit 3000 Marken und 200 000 erwarteten Besuchern. Als Stammgäste kommen Designer Guido Maria Kretschmer, Lena Hoschek, Kilian Kerner, Kaviar Gauche, Anja Gockel und Dorothee Schumacher.
Ronson führte mit ihrem New Yorker Trendlabel Gänseblümchen-Prints, luftige Oberteile und dazu bequeme Sandalen vor. Dass sie ihre Kollektion für den Sommer vorstellte, war eine Ausnahme. Sonst geht es bei der Modewoche um den kommenden Herbst und Winter.
Bar Refaeli, Katie Holmes und Eva Padberg dabei
Photo: vintage prom dresses uk
Erwartete VIPs bei der Fashion Week: Model Bar Refaeli, Moderatorin Sylvie Meis, Hollywoodstar Katie Holmes und die britische Schauspielerin Liz Hurley. Als einer der ersten Promis schaute Model Eva Padberg vorbei, die bei Ronson in der ersten Reihe saß: "Ich fand es sehr süß", sagte sie hinterher.
Die Fashion Week findet seit 2007 zweimal im Jahr statt und gilt als Gipfeltreffen für die deutsche Modeszene. Diesmal muss sie allerdings zwei Absagen verkraften: Die in Finanznöte geratene Messe Bread & Butter in Tempelhof fällt aus. Und Designer Michael Michalsky wollte lieber für die Ebola-Hilfe spenden als eine große Show ausrichten.
Yzer betonte, die Fashion Week sei ein wichtiger Image- und Wirtschaftsfaktor für Berlin, die Hauptstadt der größte Modemessen-Standort Europas. Die Besucher brächten ihr eine zusätzliche Wirtschaftskraft von rund 120 Millionen Euro.
Auf den Messen Panorama und Premium stellen jetzt viele Marken aus, die vorher auf der Bread & Butter waren. Ein Laufsteg wird auch in Brandenburg stehen: "Potsdam Now" will mit etwa einem Dutzend Schauen im Modezirkus mitmischen.
Also Read: red prom dresses
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