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Goddess of Wheat in Fashion 小麦女神时尚姿态

July 19, 2018 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

Born of a Lebanese descent, Ziad Nakad is famous for his ability to reveal the feminine side of every woman.

This year for his Spring Summer collection, Ziad decided to celebrate the ‘Goddess of Wheat’ and ‘Mother of the Earth’ in his recent creation capturing the sacred offering where the Goddess gather fruits of the earth and offers them to humanity. This designer cleverly absorbs the colors of Mother Nature’s creation such as gold for wheat, blue for sky, green for earth etc. into the dresses paying tribute to the most iconic representation of the goddess Demeter. This is a collection designed specially for a strong woman, assumed, voluntary but also and especially generous, inspired by one of the most favorable deities to humans, as a symbol of accomplishment and peace.

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Heavenly Bodies : Fashion and The Catholic Imagination

May 24, 2018 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

MetGala_3 — Emma Stone wearing Louis Vuitton and Nicolas Ghesquière

MetGala_4 — Winnie Harlow wearing Tommy Hilfiger

Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala — Blake Lively wearing Versace

MetGala_9 — Rihanna wearing Maison Margiela by John Galliano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit or commonly known as the Met Gala is undeniably one of the most celebrated fashion night in the world. This year Met Gala 2018 its theme ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’ saw celebrity took on the red carpet flexing their creativities and competing to top the list of finest.

A night of saints to sinners, some were amazingly beautiful and stylish dressing to the theme whereas others were rather boring with safe and conventional formal appearance. As usual a few handfuls would appear in their wildest and craziest designs that sometimes may be over the board.

MetGala_10 — Jennifer Lopez wearing Balmain with Tiffany & Co jewellery

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Haute Couture Lives On 高级时装映现

January 11, 2018 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of The House of Dior’s debut spring-summer 1947 collection, the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia recently presented the never-before-seen exhibition The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture. Exclusive to Melbourne, the exhibition is a collaboration between the NGV and the House of Dior, Paris, and features a sumptuous display of over 140 garments from Christian Dior Couture designed between 1947 and 2017.

The NGV has announced that two Dior haute couture works, especially commissioned for and acquired by the gallery, will be on display in the exhibition. They are Essence d’Herbier from the spring–summer 2017 collection, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Look 10, Bar coat from the autumn-winter 2012–13 collection, designed by Raf Simons. Drawing primarily on material from the House of Dior archive and the NGV Collection, the exhibition also features accessories, sketches, photographs, haute couture toiles (prototypes) and multimedia.

The exhibition, first outside of Paris, will also explore Dior’s unique affinity with Australia, including the historic spring 1948 fashion parade at David Jones, Sydney, which featured 50 original creations by Christian Dior. It is also featuring the iconic grand, sweeping staircase used in countless photo shoots and fashion parades over the House’s 70-year history.

The exhibition opening was celebrated with the inaugural NGV Gala, a ticketed, black-tie ball on Saturday 26 August 2017. The proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the NGV Fashion and Textiles Collection.

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The Hot Culture of Haute Couture 高级定制文化价值

November 9, 2017 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

How does fashion transcend virtuosity and timelessness? In a 1953 etching that turned up in the Dior archives, Albert Decaris retraces Dior’s expansion around the world in a map. Then, there’s the couturier’s assertion in his autobiography titled ‘Dior by Dior: “A complete collection should address all types of women in all countries.” These inspirations have led Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Artistic Director of women’s collections, in creating the Autumn-Winter 2017-2018 Haute Couture collection that celebrates the House’s 70th anniversary.

Chiuri’s designs is a symbolism of a desire for faraway lands, the need to travel to discover the world and oneself, to feel emotion, grow and evolve; her own journey from Rome to Paris and her exploration of the Dior heritage. She is inspired to draw elements from the masculine wardrobe and mixing them with ethnic pieces. Stephen Jones, the milliner celebrates his 20th anniversary this year as Dior’s hat designer and artist Pietro Ruffo designed the décor that retraces the Earth and the celestial sphere with poetic grace.

时尚如何超越艺术和永恒？法国艺术家 Albert Decaris 创作于 1953 年的版画，在迪奥典藏中重现天日，以世界地图的方式重现了品牌在全球的发展历程。品牌创始人的自传《Dior by Dior》里有一句谏言：“一个完整的系列应该面向所有国家的所有女性”。迪奥女装创意总监 Maria Grazia Chiuri 在灵感指引下，设计出 2017-2018 秋冬高级定制服系列，以纪念品牌 70 周年悠久历程。

Maria Grazia Chiuri 的设计象征了对别处的渴望、对旅行的期盼、感受内心情感及探索自我。这也令她回想到自己从罗马飞到巴黎的旅程，让她得以探索迪奥的历史财富。Maria Grazia Chiuri 从男装中汲取元素，并将之和民族文化融合。已和迪奥合作 20 年的制帽大师 Stephen Jones 和艺术家 Pietro Ruffo 也共同打造出充满诗意的苍穹大地秀场布景。

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Born to be Creative 为创意而生

July 5, 2017 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

To mark its 10th anniversary, Malaysia’s leading fashion festival, the Mercedes-Benz STYLO AsiaFashionFestival 2017 kicked off five nights of fashion entertainment in a stunning display at its opening gala at Bangsar South’s KL Gateway Mall. Themed, “50 shades of RED”, this year’s festival saw the newly opened KL Gateway Mall transformed into a cinematic platform to honour the classic icons of fashion, TV and movies past and present with honorary guests including Professor Datuk Jimmy Choo OBE, Dato Nancy Yeoh-Reissiger, Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and many more.

The Lifetime Achievement Award 2017, presented on the last day of the festival as part of an award gala evening, was awarded to Victor Goh who began his fashion design career in the late 1970s. Goh has been interviewed by CNN on Asia Pacific fashion and the Kebaya elements in his designs. His more recent projects and campaigns include Debut Shanghai, Schwarzkopf, Vidal Sassoon Shanghai, Nala Design Paris, Kagesha Tokyo, Saco London, Evisu Hong Kong, Annasul Y and Lusan Mandongus Hong Kong.

为了庆贺迈入10周年，马来西亚最令人瞩目的时尚盛典-“2017年马赛地奔驰 STYLO 亚洲时尚节”，在吉隆坡 Bangsar South 的 KL Gateway Mall 举行的开幕式上，以惊艳四方的形式启动长达5个晚上的时尚娱乐节目。而以“红色之50渐变”作为主题，在今年的编排中，新开业的 KL Gateway Mall 摇身一变成为电影平台，以纪念荣耀过去与现在的时尚、电视，电影等经典标志性风格，联袂荣誉嘉宾：拿督周仰杰教授 OBE、STYLO 国际总裁兼首席执行员拿督杨爱钻，拿督斯里黄骏伟等等。

至于节目进行到最后一天的颁奖晚会，其中2017年终身成就奖颁发予1970年代末便展开时装设计生涯的Victor Goh。另外，Victor Goh 接受 CNN 亚太时尚的采访以及他运用的 Kebaya 设计元素。他近期的计划和活动包括：上海 Debut、施华蔻、上海沙宣，巴黎 Nala Design、东京 Kagesha，伦敦 Saco，香港 Evisu，Annasul Y 和香港 Lusan Mandongus 等。

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Penang Fashion Week 2017 槟城时尚周

June 30, 2017 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

The Penang Fashion Week 2017 at Gurney Paragon Mall ended at a high note with 27 runway shows featuring local fashion favourite Eric Choong and Bon Zainal, Illiza Ho (Taiwan), Richard Li (Hong Kong) and Mo Hom (Myanmar). Other international brands included Tanya Stevens AHNDE, La Martina and Kate Spade New York. Penang State EXCO for Tourism Development & Culture YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, Malaysian fashion icon Jimmy Choo, Hong Kong celebrity Grace Wong, international model Tuti were among the VIPs who attended this fashion feast with the theme ‘Colours of Spring & Summer’.

在葛尼百丽宫广场举行的2017年槟城时尚周在喝彩声中圆满落幕，而多达27项时装走秀包含国内外时尚界佼佼者如宗柏伸 (Eric Choong)、Bon Zainal、Illiza Ho（台湾），李国华（香港）与 Mo Hom（缅甸）等设计师的精心杰作。至于参与的国际品牌包括 Tanya Stevens AHNDE、La Martina 和纽约 Kate Spade。槟州旅游发展与文化委员会主席罗兴强行政议员、马来西亚时尚典范人物周仰杰、香港艺人王君馨，国际名模Tuti以及其他贵宾也出席这个主题为“春夏的颜色” 之时尚盛宴。

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Couture Meets Excellence 时装与卓越相逢

April 6, 2017 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

fashion2 — Christian Dior, Paris (fashion house), Yves Saint Laurent (designer) Climène dress, autumn−winter 1959 haute couture collection Photo © Laziz Hamani

fashion3 — Christian Dior, Paris (fashion house), Raf Simons (designer) autumn−winter 2012 haute couture collection Photo © Patrick Demarchelier/Licensed by Art+Commerce

fashion4 — Christian Dior and fashion model Lucky c. 1956 © Christian Dior Photo: Bellini

fashion5 — Christian Dior, Paris (fashion house), Yves Saint Laurent (designer) Climène dress, autumn−winter 1959 haute couture collection Photo © Laziz Hamani

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the House of Dior, one of the most prestigious couture houses in the world, the National Gallery of Victoria is set to present the never-before-seen exhibition The House of Dior : Seventy Years of Haute Couture at NGV International from 27 August to 7 November, 2017.

Exclusive to Melbourne, the exhibition is a collaboration between the NGV and the House of Dior and will feature a sumptuous display of over 140 garments from Christian Dior Couture designed from 1947 to 2017.

Considered as Dior’s first complete collection to be shown outside of Paris, the exhibition’s highlights include examples from Christian Dior’s iconic Spring 1947 ‘New Look’ collection, magnificent displays of Dior’s signature ballgowns and evening dresses, as well as current contemporary designs from the House’s first female head designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri.

配合迪奥之家(House of Dior)70周年纪念，维多利亚国家美术馆(NGV)为这家世界上极负盛名的时装店之一，策划前所未有的展览 “The House of Dior : 70年高级定制时装”，自2017年8月27日至11月7日，在NGV国际馆展出。

而在墨尔本的独家展览会，也是NGV和迪奥之家合作的独特策划案，展出从1947年直至2017年由Christian Dior Couture团队所设计，逾140件的奢华时装服饰。

由于考虑到这是迪奥首个完整系列在巴黎之外的区域展出，展览会将突出 Christian Dior 的标志性春装 – 1947年的 “新面貌” 系列，还有迪奥招牌舞会礼服和晚礼服，并由迪奥之家的首位女性创意总监 Maria Grazia Chiuri 展现当代设计作品。

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Haute Couture at its Height 顶级时装的至高点

January 18, 2017 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

If what drives a product towards extravagance and opulence is pure talent and multitude of hard work, then these two fashion artists seem to have what it takes to do just that. Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren recently unveiled the world-premiere exhibition of their latest fashion artwork title Viktor & Rolf : Fashion Artists at NGV International Melbourne.

Driving the haute couture designs from Dutch fashion house, these artists present some of the most flamboyantly sculptured creation inspired by Picasso and cubism. Featuring over 40 intricate and hand-crafted haute couture garments, the premiere will include exhibit from a dress made from a silk bedspread, to gowns made from gold-gilded picture frames.

如果驱使一项产品迈向富丽奢华境地是纯粹的天赋和辛勤工作，那么 Viktor Horsting 和 Rolf Snoeren 这两名时尚设计师似乎就是当仁不让。他们最近也在为主题Viktor & Rolf ：时尚艺术家在墨尔本维多利亚国家美术馆国际馆 (NGV International) 的世界首次展览会揭开序幕，展示最新时尚作品。

从驾驭荷兰顶级时装店伊始，他们突现了极富雕塑感的创作灵感皆来自毕加索和立体派。制作超过40件繁复与手工制作的高级定制时装，包括有由丝绸床罩制成，还有使用金镀画框制成的礼服。

Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists will be on display from Friday 21 October – 26 February at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Tickets are available from NGV’s website NGV. MELBOURNE

Atelier: Viktor & Rolf for Kids will be on display from Friday 21 October – 26 February at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Viktor & Rolf：“时尚艺术家”将于10月21日至2月26日在墨尔本180号St Kilda路维多利亚国家美术馆国际馆（NGV International）展出，门票资讯请浏览NGV的网站NGV. MELBOURNE。

工作室：Viktor & Rolf（儿童限定）将于10月21日至2月26日在墨尔本180号St Kilda路维多利亚国家美术馆国际馆（NGV International）免费展出。

The exhibit will highlight intricate floral dresses with skirts spanning nearly two meters inspired by the much admired Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. You will definitely not miss the one of its kind dress fixed with nearly 250 bows Princess Mabel of the Netherland’s royal wedding dress. Focusing the theme on the Old Master paintings, the event will also include masterly designs made from gold-framed of Classic paintings. What may be a quirky idea, instead of real life-sized models, there will also be Dutch porcelain dolls dressed in miniature couture on display.

展览会将突出一件近两米长的复杂花裙子，以近250张蝴蝶结点缀而成的荷兰玛贝尔王妃（Princess Mabel）皇家婚纱礼服之一，受到著名荷兰画家梵高的启发创作。主题焦点集中在经典大师画作上，包括由金框架经典绘画制成的时装设计。无限可能性的古怪想法，除了现实体型的模型，尚有荷兰瓷娃娃穿着微型时装展出。

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Effortless Inspired 创想翱翔

October 20, 2016 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

Fashion and Lifestyle trends in today’s fast-paced, instant-connected world are in a constant flux. Shifting and simultaneously changing according to season, Schwarzkopf Professional, one of the world’s top hair fashion trendsetters, adapts the ever-changing scene taking inspiration from international fashion runways, social elite and the A-listers appearing on the front row seats at private events and fashion shows. While the Autumn/Winter season of 2016 signifies yet another iconic time in the fashion world, it is a time where personal fashion statement meets exquisite tastes.

“Trends today reflect how our society is evolving and the way we actually live,” said Simon Ellis, International Creative Director of Schwarzkopf Professional.”

Schwarzkopf Professional’s ESSENTIAL LOOKS Flex Collection 02/2016 for this season includes GENDERLESS that pays tribute to the appearance of gender-neutral clothing and hair styling; ATHLEISURE that took inspiration from the urban Sports Luxe trend and lastly, KOOLBLOND’s effortless cool of the Scandic ice-blondes.

“今日的时尚潮流体现出时下社会的演变过程，以及我们现实生活中的生存之道，”Schwarzkopf Professional国际创意总监Simon Ellis表示。”

Schwarzkopf Professional今季呈献的ESSENTIAL LOOKS Flex系列02/2016，关键设计包括向中性服扮与发型致敬的GENDERLESS；灵感撷自都市奢华运动风的ATHLEISURE，以及北欧冰雪白境的KOOLBLOND。

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200 Years Of Australian Fashion 澳大利亚200年时尚巨献

August 10, 2016 EZ Malaysia Leave a comment

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia in Federation Square presents 200 Years of Australian Fashion where over 120 works from more than 90 designers showcasing the work of contemporary designs including exquisite historical design.

Claimed to be the first major survey of Australian fashion to be undertaken in this country, a diverse range of programs for this exhibition including opening weekend pop-up design talks and a symposium exploring the question, what is Australian fashion?

Curators, designers, practitioners and academics will actively engage audiences in programs throughout the exhibition period including design talks, curator’s perspectives, designer-led workshops, a discussion series and intimate behind the scenes: Fashion Collection sessions.

Works of contemporary designers such as Dion Lee, Ellery, Romance Was Born and Toni Maticevski are some of the famous names participating.

The exhibition also includes multimedia footage and interviews, photographs and works on paper. A fully-illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.