Hi! Nook’ fashionist How are you? Pame here, I’m so happy to greet you all on a new day.
In this article, I’ll talk about the most important, exclusive and glamorous event in the fashion industry. Since 1948 it was considered an “Annual Party ” by the fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in its first edition and well, it is not a secret that this is my favorite annual fashion event. I love it!
Join me while I explain in depth what the Met Gala is all about.
The Met Gala, is an inaugural event which marks the annual exhibition of The Costume Institute. It is carried out the first Monday of May every year in New York City. Its purpose is fundraising for The Costume Institute of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, currently organized by Vogue US director, Anna Wintour, who has been in charge of this magnificent event since 1995.
But what makes it the most expected fashion event of the year?
Invited list
First of all: the invited list that is conformed by celebrities in every field of the industry, like musicians, royals, models, politicians, designers, actors, businessmen, it-girls, among others. Anna Wintour is in charge of making this exclusive list of guests and well, for you to assist to this extravagant event, you not only need an invitation, but you must realice a donation for 30,000 dollars for a chair or 275,000 for each table.
This event is so controversial and spectacular because of the theme which is carried out every year in the exhibition of the Met, where every celebrity and personality has a dress code according to the exhibition theme of the year. In a few words, making a “Theme party”, having the most famous designers of the world creating magnifics outfits for their muses or their favorite celebrities; exposing their creativity, inspiration, and the perception of the theme in an extravagant look.
Undoubtedly the Met Gala is one of the most expected fashion events of the year and it’s best known as the “Super Bowl of fashion”, but it isn’t fashion only, it’s for the great combination between fashion and art, the interpretation, the inspiration, the history behind it all and the detail and construction behind of the costumes used in the red carpet by the celebrities.
Hi Nook’ Fashionist, today I bring you a very important article, because who doesn’t want to know everything about designers and more about those of the moment. Today I will make you a list of the top designers, a basic guide to be an IT girl and succeed.
What do you say we get started?
Channel: Who has not heard of our favorite designer Coco Chanel? She came to stay and despite the years her legacy continues and is one of the most coveted brands in this industry. Coco Chanel revolutionized French fashion,liberating women, in her collection she included knitwear a fabric that no one had used before. She came to stay, giving that touch of struggle and equality.
Dior: Christian Dior a French designer who took off his career in the late 40’s with his famous New look, dressing the most important and elegant women of the end of that decade and the beginning of the other. A haute couture concept. Today Dior is positioned among one of the most worn by celebrities and important people. Accessories, shoes, bags, makeup and garments, all that Dior offers you.
Balenciaga:Cristobal Balenciaga, one of the greatest influencers in haute couture, Spanish which was positioned in Paris but always his style was to bring the Spanish culture in their clothes. Today this firm is modern, innovative and elegant.
Armani: When I grow up I want to be like Giorgio Armani, who has the power to turn everything he touches into something successful. This firm brought the tailoring revolution by dressing men with modern, elegant and liberating tailored suits and positioning women with the use of tailored trouser suits, a sexy and refined touch. Armani has more than 350 stores, has an emporium, the famous “Emporio Armani” which not only addresses high fashion, but also the pret-a-porter, kids, jeans, perfumery, etc.
Carolina Herrera: Of Venezuelan origin, famous for paying attention and taking care of every detail in their garments, dressing classic, elegant women. It is considered the signature of luxury and exclusivity, bringing also perfumery which is designed for the same market.
Valentino:Valentino Garavani an Italian designer, noted for bringing femininity to women, dressing them with ruffles, draped planks. But more recognized for his famous red Valentino, an icon in his designs.
Hi Nook’ Fashionist! I’m so happy to greet you all one more time. Let me tell you that this article is one of my favorites, because there is nothing that makes me feel prouder and happier than to talk about the Mexican designers. They are contemporary designers who have changed and have carried the fashion mexican industry to another level. Mexico is a country where you can find too much talent and these designers are an example of that.
MARIKA VERA
Marika Vera is a Mexican luxury lingerie designer, whose creationes convey the empowerment, sensuality and femininity of women. Graduate from the Marangoni Institute of London. Vera, in addition to lingerie design, also has collections like Ready to Wear which has loose pants, jumpsuits, t-shirts, skirts, and other pieces. There is no doubt that Marika Vera’s designs represent the eroticicism and naturalness of the woman, all of us would wish to have her collections in our closets.
Andrés Jiménez, is the creative director of a mexican cloth brand called Mancandy. Jiménez is a designer, photographer and singer. Mancandy is a contemporary brand that makes pieces for men and women in a streetwear and minimalist style, and also has an underwear clothing line for mens. He has a different and risky style, using prints and creative cuts. If you love to impose your own style, this brand it’s for you!
Alfredo Martínez, is a tapatio designer who created his clothing brand in 2010. Currently, is one of the most important contemporary designers in Mexico. His aesthetic looks highlight the sensuality, elegance and femine empowerment also his work is unique and of high end quality. The particular sign of his brand, are his spectacular fabrics and finishes.
Alexia Ulibarri, is a Mexican designer graduated in The London College of Fashion, Marangoni. Identity and style of Ulibarri’s brand is based on the empowerful woman, and her Mexican roots. Alexia Ulibarri’s style is feminine, natural and romantic. On each collection she gets inspired by different elements, allowing her audience to find her personality in her designs.
Pamela and Paola Wong are a pair of sisters who created the “Pink Magnolia” Mexican brand. All began when Paola, who is a fashion designer, had to make a project for her career and so was born the brand, some time later her sister Pamela, who studied International Relations, joined the project and that launched Pink Magnolia. Pink Magnolia is a femenine brand that dresses romantic and secure womens of themselves. The brand style is girly and fresh, also it is a creative brand that plays with different prints and fabrics like: sequins, tulle, etc. This brand has had an international presence and has dressed different celebrities.
There is no doubt this is a sneak peak of Mexican talented designers into the industry that have revolted and have had great world level engagement, carrying their brands to different nationalities.
Tell me: Which one of these designers has been your favorite? Because I love all of them, each one has a different vision and essence that makes them unique and special as a brand.
Hi Nook’ Fashionist, Have you ever heard that shoes are always our best friends? Every shoe has a story from the way they are made to the way they make you feel. From sneakers to stilettos, all are an essential part of our closet and they are there for a reason, are capable of highlighting any outfit and are even capable of changing the way we see ourselves. Shoes are our mood.
Its moment to talk of the shoes most iconic of world, of those that we love because they are so comfortable
Top 8 of the shoes most iconic of world
1.- CONVERSE ALL STAR
Who doesn’t have a Conserve in your closet? These sneakers arrived stay, giving a casual touch to any outfit and so simple that they combined with everything.
The converse was created by a basketball player named Charles Taylor in the 1920’s and its main purpose was to sell them to basketball players. But in the 80’s and 90’s they became popular because of the style of the shoe and how comfortable they were. Went from player shoes to be the best seller sneakers and that decade after decade continue to be the favorite for a casual and comfortable touch. Today the Converse All Star has different designs and not only white with rubber soles.
Arrived in 2017 and all models, influencers and celebrities started to use them and were a ¡boom! on social media, everyone was dying for a pair of Balenciaga Speed. these shoes were these cause of several movements, among them the genderless movement both men and women could wear them.
And even though they are sneakers they enhance any outfit from the most casual to the most formal giving a touch of versatility. With white soles and black sock-like sneakers, these Balenciaga were and are definitely everything that’s right about sneakers.
3.- TRIPLE S BY BALENCIAGA
The famous sneakers chunkys which were both praised and hated, as there were many who thought they were exaggerated and silly and others who loved the street style they provided.
They arrived in 2018 and everyone on instagram was wearing the triple s , which were baptized by many as the chunkys. They revolutionized the fashion world and now all tennis shoes, boots and sandals were wearing this extravagant sole.
These Balenciaga either you love them or you hate but you can’t be in a middle ground.
4.- THE SHOES BICOLOR BY CHANEL
These shoes definitely do not go out of fashion. Coco Chanel made these shoes to simulate slender legs, because of the nude color that make the legs infinite and the black toe that give the sensation of a visibly smaller foot.
From the 2000’s to the present day these shoes are everything that’s cool. If you are a Sex and the City fan and always loved Carrie’s, these shoes are for you.
Elegant with a fun touch and able to enhance any outfit.
Surely with these Manolo Blahnik you’ll feel like you’re at lunch with Carrie and her friends.
6.- THE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN RED COLOR
Created in 1993, famous for its red color and the high and thin heel, what we now know as stiletto heel. These shoes were and still are the favorite of many celebrities and thanks to their success they were created with different prints, colors, etc. Sexy, fun and elegant is how these shoes can be described.
They will definitely make you feel like a super model, Naomi Campbell would be crazy to see you with these Louboutin.
Put on your expensive perfume and go out to conquer the world.
7.- MANOLO BLAHNIK AND CARRIE BRADSHAW
And yes again a Manolo worn by our iconic Carrie and she was a fan of Manolo Blahnik, as we are a fan of these amazing shoes. In an elegant blue tone. And who wouldn’t want to be Carrie and be proposed to with these shoes. They are a dream.
Last on our list are the famous Dr Martens. Created in 1960, becoming the boots for punk and grunge groups. But today they are used by everyone and with everything.
Hello! Nook’ Fashionist, I’m so happy to tell you about the magnifics bags.
We all know the bags, but do we know the history behind them? The bags have been a referent for fashion along the industry history. The bags have evolved and have been the perfect accessory for looks, giving us a creative and unique detail. I’ll tell you the history behind some of these iconic pieces.
BAMBOO BAG BY GUCCI
This piece is one of the most elegant and legendary of the brand, because through the diversity this icon is what every fashion lover wants to have.
It was created after World War II in 1947 when Guccio Gucci created the Bamboo Bag because the resources declined after post war. He looking for a way to reinvent itself and leaving aside the leather and using new materials; creating the Bamboo Bag with leather pork and bamboo handles.
The 2.55 is an icon and a classic for all of us that love the fashion world. It’s very versatile and timeless; over the years it has been reinventing and hasn’t passed from being the most iconic bag in the fashion world. I’ll tell you a part of the history behind this beautiful bag.
It was created in 1955 for the revolutionary designer Coco Chanel, with the object to free the women of the carryon bag, and whose inspiration can be traced back to the soldier’s bag used in that moment. This bag has a chain that you can carry on your shoulder leaving you hands free.
It was designed and created in 1999 by John Galliano, the creative director of Dior brand. This bag is inspired by a saddle for riding. A few years later, the bag had a decline and the actual creative director of the brand, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has reinvented it and it has become an icon and the favorite for the celebs.
The Speedy Monogram was created in 1930, inspired by the travel bag Keepall. Since Audrey Hepburn requested the designer a most comfortable and pettit bag for her to travel. This bag has been an icon for fashion for its spacious size and the characteristic print of the brand. Is the perfect accessory to travel because it fits
Baptized like “Lady Dior” in honor of Princess Diana of Gales, it was a gift for her by the french brand Dior in 1995. This bag is an icon of elegance and exclusivity, it has a lot of materials and becomes one of the most beautiful and elegant bags.
The City has been one of the most iconic bags into the brand, created in 2001 by the creative director Nicolas Ghesquière who was inspired by the motorcycles to create the Bag that every ‘It girl’ wants to use. The incredible thing of this bag is the originality, and the creativity that the designer has, turning unimaginable things into unique pieces.
Le Chiquito has been one of the most iconic bags nowadays. It was created by Simon Porte Jacquemus and it has become the most famous among celebrities by its peculiar size and the creativity to have the designer by its realization. Le Chiquito adds a unique and funny detail to any look.
Hello, Nook fashionist, have you ever wondered how fashion came about? Fashion is an art that changes according to the decade and with it the largest history book is made.
Today I bring you a brief summary of the history of fashion that you cannot miss because that way you can discover more about it.
From 1800 to 1890 fashion became a “New Era” concept, princess cut, light fabrics such as cotton, linen, terylene and muslin. Corsets became less stiff, shawls, simulation of tunics, etc.
The most characteristic of this period was the shirt dress, a dress with a straight and pronounced neckline, tight below the chest and falling straight down to the feet.
The silhouette changed again at the end of the period and was inspired by classical Greek and Roman fashion. A thin and soft dress that covered the entire chest called Chemise which is part of the fashion of the empire.
At this time, magazines stopped being illustrated to be photographed, and one of the first French magazines to include model photography was “Les Modes” published in Paris and distributed in London, Berlin and New York.
Evelyn Nasbit was one of the first models in the history of fashion, appearing in Vanity Fair and Harper’s-Bazaar.
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Paul Poiret, the famous “King of fashion” came to free women from the corset, and made silhouettes very advanced for the time, he believed that the true fashion lovers who were really elegant, were those who “invented fashion” not those who followed it. He gained fame with the creation of the so-called “La Vage” silhouette. It was so narrow at the bottom that you could only walk in it by taking tiny steps. “I have freed their torsos, but I have tied their legs,” the couturier said.
The famous 20’s, full of glamour and rebellion. This decade was mainly influenced by social changes, women’sliberation and the rebellion marked by the end of the First War; fun, nightlife, extravagance and sophistication.
The simplicity of the day dresses, is oriented to work, with straight cuts and resistant fabrics such as knit, for the night it becomes an absolute show of luxury and expression; bright dresses with sequins and embroidery, fur, fringe and marabou feathers, was an exaggerated sophistication, loaded with accessories such as capes, headdresses, hairnets, and some masculine as the cane, the monocle and the long mouthpieces.
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The makeup was intense red and purple tones, white skin, small and heart-shaped mouth, highlighting her cheeks and eyelashes and plucking her eyebrows.
And so a lot of history behind, where fashion evolved according to the thoughts of those times and where it became a more liberating, glamorous and flirtatious fashion. Until today it continues with its evolution and making its history a timeline bigger and bigger. Let’s be part of that change.
Hi there, Nook Fashionist! As you know, we all have our own way to dress and also those persons who aren’t fashion lovers have it too. We bring to you this guide for you to easily find your own style, the one that gets along with your personality.
Here you’ll find 7 universal styles. Let’s talk in detail about them.
Note: Remember that this is only a guide for you to find which are your styles, but you can dress however you want.
CLASSIC STYLE.
People who use the classic style are perceived as people who transmit trust, maturity and who are self-confident, as well as can become a little conservative as they do not take many risks in colors and textures.
If you like to use neutral colors such as: black, white, gray, navy blue, wine, etc. possibly this is your style. They use straight-cut garments like: straight jeans, pencil skirts, blazers, dress shirts and straight dresses.
In the shoes they usually wear stilettos, apartment shoes, mocasines, etc. In jewelry and makeup, women often wear simple accessories and natural makeup.
This style looks to highlight femininity; projecting sympathy, delicacy, sensitivity, sweetness and charm.
The predominant colors are the light colors as: pastel colors, pink, white, beige, cream, light blues and shades of brown lights. They use relaxed silhouettes with volume and fall, puffed sleeves, flamboyant lace, tulle, flowers in third dimension, frills, bowns, buttons, ribbons, etc.
The most authentic shoes for this style are the espadrilles, heeled sandals, low heels, sandals, in some cases sneakers.
In jewelry are distinguished pearls, earrings, delicate bracelets in gold and silver shades, headbands and hair accessories. In the makeup, the people of the romantic style, use blush, highlight, glowy skin with a touch of pink shades and nude.
This style highlights sensuality and these women are perceived as confident in their beauty; strong and independent, with a lot of personality and imposing.
In colors usually wear: black, different shades of red, golden, wine, green, navy blue, purple, etc. Their silhouettes are fitted, deep necklines on the chest and back.
The most characteristic shoes in this style are heels like: stilettos, heels with long straps, stiletto heels, heels, sandals, etc.
The jewelry is dominated by golden accessories like Bvlgari and cartier: your best partner. In makeup red lips matte stand out the most, black eyeliner, contouring and matte skins.
If your style is creative, surely you are an original person, adventurous, risky, and innovative. The characteristic colors of this style are: intense and neon colors, like orange, yellow, fiusha, red, green and purple. The prints and textures are essential for this type of style. The garments are with different cuts, the mix and match it’s a key point of this style.
The footwear is so authentic and original, and is very unusual, risking in forms and designers. The ostentatious accessories are a fundamental part of this style, like bags of different forms and colors. The makeup is natural, but plays with different shades of lips and eyeliners.
Elegant people are perceived as refined, neat and with a lot of presence.
The most characteristic colors in this style are: black, white, light gray, brown, etc.
The most commonly used fabrics for this style are tweed, crow’s foot and plain fabrics. Silhouettes such as white shirts, Carolina Herrera’s style skirts, the famous Little Black Dress, hats, berets, palazzos, pants cut culotte, etc.
In shoes wear: mid-height heels, mules, white sneakers, boots, flat shoes and moccasins.
In jewelry pearls can’t be excluded, diamond rings, earrings and bracelets. As well in accessories you can use gloves and the classic Chanel bag.
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BOHEMIAN AND NATURAL STYLE.
This style reflects that you are a cheerful, optimist, natural and kind person. You like to be comfortable for sure, but sometimes you also like the discrete sensuality.
If your style is bohemian you should use earth colors, whites, beige, orange shades and opaque colors like, purple, blue, shades of brown, military green, mustard, etc. We can find natural fabrics like, linen, blanket, cotton, and fabrics like denim for creations of garments like elephant leg pants, pants style baggy, jackets with fringes, dresses, loose and flowing skirts
The ideal footwear for this style are cowboy boots, boots with studs, huaraches like sandals and gladiator sandals, espadrilles, etc.
The accessories most used in this style are sunglasses, woven bracelets, belts, hats and vests. The makeup is used in its most natural way.
If your style is gothic you are surely a self-confident person, with a risky, sensual and strong character.
This style is characterized by dark colors like: black, purple, green, wine, blue, red and silver. You can also use bright colors like: pink. The most commonly used fabrics are: leather, checkered fabric, rigid fabrics like denim, nylon, etc.
The most characteristic fabrics of this style are: leather jackets, torn pants, net stockings, short plank skirts, corsets and transparent mesh blouses.
If this is your style, surely you use black boots, sneakers, platform shoes and heels.
In accessories harnesses are used, as well as belts with chains, chains like necklaces, chokers, rings, etc. The makeup plays with different types of eyeliners, blush, dark lips and gloss.
First of all, let’s start by defining the word “fashion”, which comes from French “Mode”. This term began to be used in the 15th century and it derives from latin “Modus” which means mode.
Is so important to know this concept to understand the industry world. To many people fashion can mean something extremely different like clothing, fashion designers, runways, red carpets, trends, fashion magazines, etc. But fashion isn’t just clothing and red carpets; fashion goes beyond that: it is history, a design, a form of expression for transmitting what you are, it means keeping up and a lifestyle.
In a simplified way, fashion is a journey in which someone innovates and the rest copy it in a specific context or moment. This means that it’s the way to behave or do something that’s accepted and used by the society at the present. To fashion, being fashionable is related to what is happening today, and tends to have a lot of diffusion during a few months or what is known as “seasons”.
Fashion is an expression and communication nonverbal mode that helps us to transmit what we really are, which is reflected in our clothes, styles and physiognomy. It helps us to tell a story, expressing our feelings and passions. It’s the perfect way to distinguish from someone else and one way to share and join with other people. Fashion globalises and expands instantly.
Fashion is ephemeral. What everyone wears today, tomorrow can be unfashionable but it can return in the future, since fashion is cyclical and it’s constantly changing; adapting to each situation and to each social, political and cultural environment. Fashion is the present and the future.
Alexander Mcqueen Spring 2013
Loewe Spring 2022
Why do I love fashion? Because for a long time, inside the industry history, it has been a great struggle for society, and above all for womens. For them to express themselves: dress however they want to and without any prejudice to feel empowered and happy with themselves. It’s a way to transmit and project who you are and what you like, whether in someone else or in yourself. It’s creativity, it’s art, it’s history, and it’s YOU.
Hi Nook’ Fashionist! Have you ever heard the word colorimetry? Colorimetry or color theory is very important in fashion, makeup, film, advertising and marketing, colors always reflect something, they have a meaning and a reason. What do you think if we start?
What is the chromatic circle? The chromatic circle is a color combination wheel, that is to say, from where the colors arise, from the primary colors you can get as many colors as you want.
The colors of this circle are composed of families which vary in the tone and intensity, these families are composed of the following colors:
Purple
Red
Yellow
Cyan blue
Green
Dark blue.
It also helps us to identify warm and cold colors and what color palette they can combine, allowing us to demonstrate color saturation and prisms.
ANALOGOUS COLORS
The analogous colors are those that are next to each color within the chromatic circle, for example, green and yellow,blue and violet are the neighboring colors.
This is the name given to the opposite colors within the chromatic circle, but which complement each other and make great combinations, something like opposites attract. For example, red with yellow green or greenish blue.
They are colors that mix. A base color with opposite colors and when you put them together they make an incredible harmony. For example, orange, green and blue.
Minimalism is its maximum expression. This color palette is formed by a single color with different tones, for example, strong violet, light violet, medium violet. Something like a total look.
Cold colors: They are all those that are associated with the range of blue to green, these colors are considered as sad, nostalgic, pale, sentimental, etc.
Warm colors: They are all those that are associated with the range of reds to yellows, these colors reflect joy, positivism, light, freshness, freedom and companionship.
CMYK: The abbreviation for cyan, magenta, yellow and key, this code is used for printing colors.
RGB: It is the abbreviation for red, green and blue, and deals with the luminosity of the primary colors. This code is used in digital devices and images.
PANTONE:
Have you heard of the colors of the year? Well, Pantone is the one in charge of bringing them out, and here I present to you what it is.
Lawrence Herbert founded the Pantone system in 1963, which allowed to identify colors in a faster way. Today Pantone is an American company, creator of the PMS (Pantone Matching System), which gives codes for printing in a quick and easy way.
There are pantone samples which are pieces of cardboard with the color impregnated and the color code, even today the color swatch is sold.
Note: although the code is the same, it depends on the intensity of the printer and the computer.
BASIC COLORS
Blue: This color is associated with intelligence, depth, emotional stability, power, seriousness,faith and sincerity
Red: Red is an intense color, related to passion and fire, it is associated with romance, friendship, attention; determination, eroticism, blood, courage and sensuality.
Yellow: They say that he who wears yellow is because he trusts in his beauty, the color of the sun. A bright tone, which is associated with kindness, confidence, happiness, joy and energy.
Purple: A very strong shade, associated with elegance, femininity, power; royalty, magic, ambition, creativity and luxury.
Green: The color of nature, it is a very relaxing tone, associated with tranquility, peace, harmony, freshness, stability and freedom.
White: Although white is not considered a color since it is the clarity of all colors, it does have a meaning and is associated with peace, purity, elegance, cleanliness, freshness and goodness.
Black: Like white, this is not considered a color, it is simply the darkness of colors, but it also has its meaning as maturity, elegance, negativity, sadness, seriousness, formality and rebellion.
There is definitely a lot to know about colors, but this is the basis of all colorimetry. Colors always speak to us, they reflect something to us and that’s why our whole life revolves around them. Dare to try different colors in your outfit.
