Fashion Clicks

2012-09-02T07:19:00.001-07:00

Organza details is skillfully used in the decoration of this A-line dress. Illusion square part accompanies the jewel neckline, short sleeves ended in the same illusion detail, natural waist finely achieved by slim lines at both sides and the adorable skirt is decorated with tiered ruffles covered by hazy black organza. Cute keyhole is setted at the neckline at the back in gentle way.

Silhouette: A-line
Neckline: Jewel, Illusion
Waist Type: Natural
Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
Back Details: Keyhole
Hemline /Train: Short/Mini
Embellishment: Ribbon & Sash, Draped
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fabric: Elastic Satin, Organza
Style: Elegant/Luxurious
Body Shape: Petite, Misses, Apple, Hourglass
Events: Dress-up Days, Rallies, Homecoming Dance
Color Family: Black
Shipping Weight: 1.48KG

Scoop neckline to begin the dress, the natural waistline one-piece dress has been exquisitely bedecked with horizontal ruches in waterfall trend covering the whole body. Natural waistline with obvious embellishment which is mainly made of beads has matched with the pleat style. Falling with no more surprise, the zipper back has the little slit at the hemline finishing the dress peacefully.

Silhouette: Sheath
Shoulder Straps: Straps
Neckline: Scoop
Waist Type: Natural
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless
Back Details: Zipper
Hemline /Train: Knee-length
Embellishment: Tiered, Slit
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fabric: Taffeta
Style: Chic/Modern, Simple/Modest, Elegant/Luxurious
Body Shape: Petite, Misses, Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Pear, Rectangle
Events: Homecoming Court, Parade, Dress-up Days
Color Family: Ivory
Shipping Weight: 1.48KG

2012-08-31T01:06:00.002-07:00

Portsmouth Graduate Fashion Week 2012 – An amazing experience

By: Sarita Chamling Rai

Blog by:Razz gurung

Portsmouth Graduate Fashion week was held on 1st of June, 2012 which showcased the designs of final year BA (Hons) fashion students from Portsmouth University. Given the fact that I have huge passion for fashion, I absolutely love attending fashion shows to witness and applaud the upcoming and future trends. On the contrary to the other fashion shows I have attended, this time I was attending this show for very different reason. I was attending as a model for the first time for a fashion show instead as a press or fashion blogger. Believe me, it was just an amazing and worthwhile experience which I will cheris forever in my life.

The prospect of modelling felt quite exciting at first and felt unreal at times. However,as the time for the show started to came close, it started to dwan on me that I have no experience of modelling beforehand and how well I will perform on the day. In the past, I had organised fashion show called “The Show 2011″ in collabration with one of the Nepalese event organiser and I was solely responsible for teaching the models how to walk on the runway. Compared to the models on The Show 2011, I didn’t knew any of the designers, fellow models, what I was wearing and did not receive any instruction or practice on how they wanted the models to walk on the runway beforehand. As a result, it was bit daunting for me at first. Had I known the designers, fellow models and my oufit for the day then I am sure I would have felt bit more comfortable. To be honest, this whole lack of information on these things made me more excited and raised my motivation higher.

Finally when the day came, I arrived on the venue at 2:30 pm in advance even though the show time was at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. I went backstage and found the room was crammed with models, runners, hairstylist, designers and make-up artist. Rail of clothes were neatly hanged in the hangers. I was introduced with my first designer and shown the outfit I was going to wear for the show. A simple white top with metallic colour babydoll skirt was my first outfit. I was more than happy when I found out what I was wearing. Everybody inside the room started to introduced each other and the noise level in the whole room rocketed as a result. Suddenly, one of the girls announced that all the models need to head towards the stage amid the very noisy environment. On the stage, we were instructed about the walk and camera position. After listening to instruction, we headed back to backstage to get our hair and make-up done. Chaos was the one word, I could use to describe for the backstage environment at that time. Models were running everywhere, queues were building up drastically for make-up and hair, the temperature of the room suddenly reached boiling point; felt like I was in very hot desert and the noise level went up. With all those queues to face, room tempurature and noise, I finally managed to get my hair and make-up done. Poker straight was what the hairstylist did for my hair whilst the make-up artist made me bronze goddess. In simple terms, the make-up artist gave me sun-kissed skin/tanned looks.

After hair and make-up was done, finally I met my second designer and found out what I was wearing. Vertical stripe leggings, bow headband, white top and golden waistcoat was what I was wearing as second outfit. To my dismay, I was told that the golden waistcoat the designer had designed was very small size and she was assured that it will not fit me. We decided to give it a try and the craziest thing happened; it fitted me perfectly. The designer was overwhelmed with happiness. Another two outfits were assigned for me to wear for final walk with the designer. We started to get ready for the show and queued up in a line to head towards the stage. Only at this point I felt like “OMG, this is real and it’s happening”. None of my friends and followers knew that I was modelling for fashion show. So, at this time, I decided to update my status in facebook page saying about modelling for fashion show to let them know what I was up to and share the wonderful news.

One by one the models started to walk the runway in turns and then my time came. As this fashion show was broadcasted live, there was no room for mistakes. It was quite daunting at first but the whole atmosphere i.e. loud music, the crowd cheering and clapping and camera crew made me feel comfortable. I walked the runway and did what we were told to do like a good model. After the first show ended, we started to get ready for another show for another audience. Had fantastic experience in the show.

Editor’s Note: Sarita Chamling Rai, a London-based fashion blogger is the author of this post who contributes to the weekly Fashion Friday segment on TexasNepal Blog.

2012-08-30T23:16:00.002-07:00

Ash Rana, Designer
"I used to go through all the magazines and was very influenced by Boy George."

What are you doing today?
Going to the Carlyle to meet my roommate’s family. We’re taking her niece and nephew to a tea party there.

Are you from New York?
I grew up in Nepal until I was 15, and then I moved to Bangladesh, then Pakistan, then India. And then I came to FIT, which was the first time I came to New York.

Do you miss Nepal?
Sometimes. My mother was adopted by the prince of Nepal, so I grew up in the palace, but I don’t have the royal blood. It did come with its own perks, but when I moved to the U.S., it was almost like a handicap because I didn’t know how to do anything for myself, like laundry and things like that.

Have you always been into fashion?
When I was growing up in Nepal in the eighties, we would get our jeans from Hong Kong. People are very aware of how they dress in Nepal. Men are more fashionable than the women because they have more freedom. I used to go through all the magazines and was very influenced by Boy George.

What’s your style like now?
Influenced mostly by my mood. Today, my mood is to stay warm, so I’m wearing a jacket that I had manufactured in Peru. It’s a copy of an old jacket owned by a Ghurka soldier. The big scarf, my mom gave me.

What kind of clothes do you design?
Fun, colorful ones. I make lots of clothes for the biggest Latin rock stars. It’s all very artsy-fartsy.

Nepal Pasmina

2012-08-30T07:04:00.001-07:00

You know you're getting quality pashmina when you see a tag that says "Made in Nepal." Pashmina that comes from Nepal and Tibet are several microns thinner than the ones from some parts in Kashmir in India. Therefore, the pashmina is softer and lighter and more comfortable.

Pashmina is the name of the luxurious, beautiful fabric that is made from the wool of the Chyangra goat or the Capra Hircus. These goats live in the cold, temperate, mountainous regions of Central Asia, particularly in the central plains of Mongolia and the Himalayas. Because this rare of breed of goats lives around 12,000 to 14,500 feet above sea level, they have developed short, thin and shiny inner coats to insulate themselves from the cold. Weavers collect the hair these goats shred during spring to produce the pashmina. In fact, the word pashmina itself comes from the ancient Persian word "pashm" which means wool and which refers to the inner coat of the capra hircus.

For many years, pashmina has been used by weavers in Kashmir, from which the name cashmere is derived. Kashmir is a disputed area that lies between Pakistan and India. Due to the ongoing civil war, much of the production has been transferred to other parts of India and Nepal.

The raw materials, such as the wool and the fleece, are carefully hand-spun and then dyed using environment-friendly dyes such as Swiss Sandoz dyes. Some manufacturers even employ authentic Tibetan artists in Nepal especially for the dyeing process, as dyeing involves a more delicate, intricate procedure. One mistake by a less skilled artisan can spell the difference between a quality pashmina and a bad one. The pashmina that comes from Nepal are treated with dyes that are of higher quality than the dyes coming from India. Dyeing, then, is done faster and the colors last longer.

Pashmina from Nepal, which is thinner, softer and lighter than pashmina from other parts of the world, is combined with silk, which adds durability and luster to the fabric. This is then hand-woven into the shawls, stoles and scarves which are shipped all over the world and which you see in your favorite clothing store. Pashmina makers from Nepal also take pride in the fact that the pashmina from their country are handmade. Some are machine made, and although they are less expensive, they are also relatively harsher and rougher to the touch. Handweaving allows the pashmina to be densely woven yet still lightweight and much more comfortable.

The incredibly high demand for pashmina all over the world has resulted not only in making women more stylish and fashionable, it has also kept the tradition of hand weaving in Nepal alive. Pashmina-making is an old tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. This also provides valuable income for the artisans and their families.

There are many ways of wearing pashmina, from the belt style, to the old Hollywood style, to the full wrap and the full shawl wrap. You can even wear a pashmina a la Grace Kelly, the famous Hollywood actress who popularized wearing the scarf over the head.

About the Author:

Razz Gurung

Originally by :Brenda Reese

I'm not talented at anything that most people would call art. I work for a few fashion firms, including a great pashmina outfit (their Nepalese pashmina is gorgeous!).

Nepal Garments

2012-08-30T00:00:00.001-07:00

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