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what is the real difference between fashion and style?

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Fashion is the relationship to the external. Dictionary.com defines ‘fashion’ as: A prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.: the latest fashion in dresses. Conventional usage in dress, manners, etc., especially of polite society, or conformity to it: the dictates of fashion; to be out of fashion. Manner; way; mode: in a warlike fashion. The make or form of anything: He liked the fashion of the simple, sturdy furniture. Style is the relationship to the internal. Dictionary.com defines ‘style’ as: A particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style: The style of the house was too austere for their liking. A particular, distinctive, or characteristic mode of action or manner of acting: They do these things in a grand style. A mode of living, as with respect to expense or display. An elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of living: to live in style. A mode of fashion, as in dress, e...

City Women sparkles at Mrs India pageant

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City resident Rachna Gandhi has won the Mrs India Exquisite pageant -2015 second runner up crwon keenly contested at  Tivoli Gardens , chat-tarpur, New Dehli. She born in punjab, Rachna (35) completed her studies in fashion designing INIFT and at present , she is running her own fashion store Arora Fashion in the city. Incidentally she didn't intend to take up Fashion or modeling as a career. It was all by chance that she decided  to participate in the event top 19 contestants participated in the grand finale. All contestants were eager as the winner will represent India in the rand finale Mrs International  Exquisite Pageant in Us next month. This event was organised by Ritika Ramtri . Rachna said she always  had interest in fashion and wanted to do something different . so she participate in Mrs India competition. she also encourages other married women to participate in these events. she said pageant provided a platform where married women would have the o...

fashion designer

                                                                 POEM Every clothes loving girl, Wants to be, A fashion designer, Of the highest quality. To design for the rich, Design for the poor, Design for the famous, Then design even more. Design a new pair of jeans, A nightgown or two, Design a dress for me, And then a top for you. Think up the latest fad, Make a magazine as well, See your ideas on the catwalk, Before they go to shops, to sell.

Wedding Dresses

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Wedding is considered the most important occasion in the human life. Immediately after the engagements get fixed and exchange of engagement rings takes place, the would-be bride and the bride-groom gets on their toes to plan out and finalize the accessories, the wedding suites and gowns they intend to wear on the wedding day. Quite a few couples also refer the fashion magazines to get the best latest designs. Even the designs or the patterns high-lighted in the Cinema create substantial impact on the younger generations today. The brides often follow the cinematic trends and wishes to dress up in the identical manner for drawing society's attention. Especially the girls start dreaming of their future life-partner and the wedding ceremony celebrations etc since her very childhood. When the actual time comes she tries to shape up everything to make her dreams come true. But the fashions go on changing and so does the reality. Anyway one wants to make wedding day...

The role of colours in fashion

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Radical developments in fashion production and consumption have occurred over the past few decades. Far-reaching changes have dramatically transformed fashion supply-chain management and distribution at both national and international levels. In particular, radical innovations in communication and information technology have complicated globalization of markets and to changes in the nature of consumer demand. National and international fashion events are no longer prerogative of just a small number of leading manufactures and key representative of the fashion press but rather are regarded as essential indicators to insure future commercial success. Large retail organizations are active participants, and through the willing involvement of popular national media, consumers are conversant with the dominant stylistic themes of given fashion seasons. Fashion designer and catwalk models have become household names, and designer and retailer brand names have become familiar status s...

Fashion - an art of self expression

What is Fashion?  Embracing style, trend, and comfort is nothing but the fashion. Fashion in today's world is compared to air in our planet. It's the most recent developments of our modern society. Fashion is an excepted manner of dressing, living, entertaining or traveling adopted by a group of people at a particular time. Fashion has been changing so fast that it is difficult even to recognize what the current fashion style is? There is undisputedly a wide choice of colors & designs in costumes. Fashion is a style that is accepted and used by the majority of group at any one time, no matter how small that group is. Fashion is a vital, challenging, ever-changing force. In recent years significant "anti fashion" phenomenon has taken over the fashion industry e.g. wearing unconventional colors and fabric combination. Clothing style different social groups and communities differ from one another. Sequined dresses, chic ensembles and trendy shirts and ski...

Fashion wraps: Coming out of the closet

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Be it a hobby or a passion, finding one's own identity to stand out in the crowd has become crucial to finding one's individuality. Fashion connoisseurs also emphasise the need to look unique. Fast fashion can interfere with the idea of exclusivity. International apparel brands and retail groups are fast churning out designs, and with rising middle class income, customers are buying apparel brands that were once considered a treat for the rich. This is forcing exclusivity out. Individuality and exclusivity are tough to attain in today's ever-changing dynamic market. The shirt you bought, believing it to be exclusive, might be on a display in countless stores and worn by multiple people at the same time. From accessories, with love As people begin to care more and more about appearance and exclusivity, the world of fashion has become one of the most evolving fields. Designers are not designing for a particular market anymore. What's popular in the US or ...

How to become a fashion designer

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Six Parts   Honing Your Fashion Design Skills   Working Out Which Fashion is Your Passion   Deciding if the Fashion Industry is Ready for you Setting Yourself Up for Success   Creating Your Fashion Portfolio   Additional Resources Assemble a portfolio of your work   Your design portfolio will be vital when applying to design jobs and internships, as it is your chance to market yourself and your work. Your portfolio should display your best work, and highlight your skills and creativity. Use a high-quality binder to show that you take yourself seriously as a designer. Include the following in your portfolio: Hand-drawn sketches or photographs of these sketches Computer-drawn designs Resume Mood or concept pages Color or textile presentation pages Any other pieces that fairly reflect what you're capable of doing and evolving into.

what is a fashion designer ???

A fashion designer is someone who loves to study fashion trends, sketch designs, select materials, and have a part in all the production aspects of their designs. They contribute to the creation of millions, if not billions of pieces of clothing and accessories purchased by consumers on a yearly basis. Fashion designers create women's, men's and children's apparel. This might include sportswear, maternity wear, outerwear, underwear, formalwear, eyewear and footwear. There are also accessory designers who design belts, scarves, hats, handbags and hosiery.