The FIDM– Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising- Museum houses a collection of over 10,000 costumes, fragrance, accessories, & textiles, including these floral pieces from Norman Norell, Raoul Dufy, Dior, Schiaperelli, & YSL.
A high proportion of the approximately 150m blogs in the blogosphere are fashion-related, so how to make yours stand out?Freshmen Sewing class is working on the Better off Red project, so why not include a runway & red-carpet review of ladies in red? Find out what the colour red means in different cultures? Show how artists use red hues in painting & photography?
Why not ask your peers for their feedback on your blogging activity? You are to review the blogs of 2 of your fashion design & merchandising classmates & blog about their blogs! Remember constructive criticism is key- tell them what works & what you’d like to see more of & don’t forget to include their blog address in your post. Happy blogging!
& if you want to see how other fashion bloggers are doing it, check out these bloggers ranked the top 10 most influential fashion & beauty blogs by signature 9
The iconic beauty Audrey Hepburn reminds us it’s Oscar time & Tiffany & Co have collaborated with Rachel Zoe – Hollywood’s most powerful stylist– to create window displays celebrating Hollywood glamour across the decades.
1930s: classic elegance… the age of sleek satin gowns, marabou boas & feather fans is referenced by a peacock’s feather set amid a sea of black glass beads, against a lacelike backdrop showcasing Tiffany’s diamond & platinumArt Deco-inspired pieces.
1940s: a return to high fashion… luxurious fabrics & dramatic new silhouettes. Sparkling diamonds in a boudoir setting with outsize flowers on a period vanity, & a wall covering of exuberant blossoms anticipate a romantic evening.
1950s: red carpet & paparazzi… vintage cameras focus on camera-ready Tiffany pieces.
1960s: Hollywood at home… A sweeping white staircase leads to Jean Schlumberger’s Fleur de Mer brooch, an exquisite creation of diamonds & sapphires given to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton in 1965.
1970s: effortless draping. Orchids… bamboo… graphic patterns of black & gold. 18 karat gold embelished with dimonds & gems are showcased in this eclectic tableau of fashion influences.
Rachel Zoe’s windows are unveiled at Tiffany & Co. flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and London.
& to complete the mood for a sparkling Academy Awards enjoy another glamorous Hollywood leading lady Marilyn Monroe with Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend: