tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61321006396026227612024-02-21T00:23:44.357+08:00electric.dreams denim.jeansThe blog of VING MING's shoe designer and his interests in fashion.NOAHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601102391540574785noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132100639602622761.post-83247690562255377062013-02-07T21:08:00.000+08:002013-02-09T21:45:20.038+08:00Why Handmade Shoes?<div style="text-align: center;">
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late, there has been a proliferation in the growing number of brands
who are distinguishing themselves as a cut above the rest in the
offering of traditional, handcrafted or handmade shoes. Shoe brands like
<a href="http://christianlouboutin.com/" target="_blank"> Christian Louboutin</a>, <a href="http://www.manoloblahnik.com/" target="_blank">Manolo Blahnik</a>, <a href="http://www.gina.com/" target="_blank">Gina</a>, <a href="http://www.johnlobb.com/" target="_blank">John Lobb</a>, <a href="http://www.crockettandjones.com/" target="_blank">Crockett & Jones</a> and <a href="http://www.aubercy.com/" target="_blank">Aubercy</a> are some typical examples of this trend bent towards
preserving a diminishing heritage. Yes, it is business but the
deliberate branding to elevate such artifacts for the feet had brought
back into prominence a fading age old craft. Handmade labels comes with a
premium price tag and obviously have to be priced higher than the
commonly found counterparts which are machine-made. Normally, handmade
shoes are equated to artifacts of impeccable quality and overall
prestige. But aren't those attributes attainable by the cheaper
machine-made shoes too?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So then what's the fuss about handmade shoes? What justifies that premium price tag?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Before
diving into the subject, it should be noted that there are different
levels on how much actual </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">'hand' work has gone into a shoe
and the prices varies according to the levels reached. However, that's a
story for another day. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Right
now, I'll be just touching generally on the concept of handmade shoes
that are crafted purely by human hands. On the surface, when comparing
handmade shoes with machine-made ones, the latter seemed to be the
obvious superior piece because manufacturing processes being more
efficient would produce the end product to look more polished, cleaner and
precise in their finishing . Apparently, that is not the trend, because as society becomes more educated and wealthier, more and more people
are looking at handmade shoes as more superior than those coming out
from manufacturing lines. This is for a good reason because handmade
shoes have invaluable and irreplaceable values.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Values that aren't necessarily obvious to the eye or to the touch. </span></span><br />
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first is because it's made out of human hands. And along with this
workmanship by hands, comes a sort of unseen but intrinsic mark that is
grafted into the shoe. A mark that is very like a piece of the
craftsman's own 'soul'. That 'soul' is the collective makeup of the
craftsman's personality and workmanship; his patience, sweat, endurance,
skills, knowledge, intelligence, emotions, and creativeness. This is
the unpredictable but essential aspect of handmade shoes because every
craftsman has his or her own unique 'soul' and therefore every piece
created, there is no exacting twin.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Interestingly, this can be seen from both a positive and/or also a negative perspective.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Positive
because no machine can achieve (so far) that uniqueness and level of
creativeness that are only inspired from within the master-craftsman and
which he or she might use to develop and apply during the crafting
process. A negative perspective perhaps, because of a possible
inconsistency in the quality of the shoe's finishing and is dependent on
the craftsman's skills and emotions. But, it is from these
inconsistencies - I prefer the word unpredictability here because it
implies an awaiting surprise - that imperfections may arise and if
subtle enough can be transformed into unique beauty lines and or marks
that will distinguish one pair of shoe from another. Also, in this
matter of unpredictability, it is the ability of the craftsman to
minimize or beautify the artifact by striving to reduce imperfections
manually which is a great testament to man's ability to surpass his or
her own human limitations. Manufactured shoes present precision and
predictability whereas in handmade shoes, in the craftsman's endeavor to
bring crafting to perfection, he or she brings out the best and the
best is seen in the fine finishing. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Truly, handmade shoes are a celebration of humanity. </span></span><br />
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think it should be remembered that handmade shoes are sculptured art
pieces. So, it does require a certain amount of discernment and
appreciation to fully embrace handmade shoes. It has to be like
appreciating an art piece created by an artist. A handmade shoe is an
artifact; it is art. It has to be an appreciation of what is beyond the
end product; the complex creative and skillful process which goes into
actualizing the design into a shoe with its fine finishing and feel. It
is also the story behind the shoe; how the craftsman through his or her
passionate and wholeheartedness creates and completes a shoe and in the
process, communicates what is in his “soul” as reflected in that art
piece. Just like a face to face conversation, or a handwritten letter,
it is personal. Yes, it does require a deeper understanding but in my
opinion, this reflects an understanding of what is “sophistication”.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe, I'm over romanticizing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Though
it may seemed I have only pointed out the beauty of the shoe from an
abstract nature, many might not have seen that as an immediate or
tangible benefit. However, I do believe humans have a more fulfilling
experience with objects of beauty - shoes in this case - if we know how
to build an emotional and philosophical appreciation for it.
Appreciation for something begins only when someone get to know the
story behind the object.</span> Therefore, with that in mind, wouldn't such "abstract" advantages in a shoe be preferable?<br /> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Anyway,
having propounded my views in this article, it should be appreciated that I am
not </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">dismissing machine-made shoes as being worthless. What I'm trying to do is to put
across the viewpoint that you can't directly compare a handcrafted shoe
to a machine-made one. It is </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.7933231582136251" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">like comparing a hand-drawn portrait to a photograph taken by a camera. Both have it's own unique
and deserving value which require a separate and different appreciation.</span><br /> </span></span><br />
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The venue of VING MING's first look-book photo shoot was possible because of an invitation from a generous friend of mine. An invitation, to her Google searchable home which makes it quite an architectural achievement.<br />
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What greets visitors is a big black looming wooden door for the entrance which guards a courtyard that befits a zen getaway villa. It's actually a house - I kid you not - and not a spa resort that you might see featured on <a href="http://www.wallpaper.com/" target="_blank">Wallpaper</a> magazine. It made a good backdrop scene for the shoes as there were lots to shoot with. I wanted a setting that contradicted and complemented the shoes. Contradicting because the tranquil and zen-like ambiance imbued by the venue would emphasize on the loud designs of the shoes. On the other hand, the raw textures of the architecture and the way the venue interacts with its surroundings complements the shoes as they were designed with the contours of the body in mind. </div>
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So this is what it's like being backstage before a show. Try having a second hand experience through these photos as I enjoyed it thoroughly.</div>
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NOAHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601102391540574785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132100639602622761.post-3174413716033758312012-08-16T12:16:00.001+08:002012-08-16T17:14:25.041+08:00The First Show<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the honor of being asked to present my designs at Designers Weekend. An event that seeks out upcoming and Malaysian designers in the various creative industries. It was a perfect match for me as I didn't fancy throwing my designs just anywhere, so I gathered a team for this event.</div>
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Arrival, rehearsals & make-up were under way. <br />
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It was exciting but I had that nagging feeling that something would go wrong. Twas my first time actually presenting my own designs. I mean I've done interviews and public speaking before but nothing like this. I was a little worried about the song choice as the audiences may not understand it as it isn't exactly 'mainstream', and on top of that, even the organizers were saying that it might lack the 'bang'. But, somebody did remind me, the whole point of the song choice was to be different which is what VING MING is all about anyway. </div>
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Fast forward to runway time and awaiting for our queue. </div>
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All in black with leather jackets, I think the VING MING models looked fierce. I have to thank <a href="http://www.facebook.com/runwithwolfgang" target="_blank">Wolfgang</a> for sponsoring his fabulous printed tops which added to that rocker feel to the shoes. The models were to strut out with attitude and just about the announcing of the label began, I gave a small pep talk to ease them into the mood. </div>
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And the music kicked in with the sound of the bass guitar and the show began. </div>
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Honestly, I'm not understanding the whole Kate Moss <i>idolizing</i>. The world always seems to need to put someone on a pedestal and glorify them. Even if their achievements aren't exactly extraordinary. It could be the case here. I'm pretty neutral about her though. I do like her look, she is the "anti-supermodel" and she is the chameleon model but am just not that in love with her. Sorry. Not that it matters anyhow.</div>
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Created in collaboration with celebrated art director and editor Fabien Baron, AnOther Magazine founder and editor-in-chief Jefferson Hack and Jess Hallett, the book explores and follows her career from schoolgirl waif to one of our era’s most recognizable and iconic faces in the fashion world. Apparently, to emphasize Kate Moss's versatility in her modelling career, the book comes with 8 different covers. A very clever business decision by the editor Fabien to milk those Kate Moss groupies. <br />
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So, do enjoy the preview photos. Personally, I'd buy the book just for the pretty pictures. </div>
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Kate: The Kate Moss Book is released in November 2012, published by Rizzoli</div>
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I do try to steer away from popular practices/ cliches in anything I'm involved in (like naming the shoe), but in this case calling each shoe by its physical description (Black Suede Pump) doesn't rhyme with VING MING. So, I resorted to naming them after the spirit for which the shoe is meant to embody. My main inspirations for these come mainly from the 80s edgy glamor with visually teasing shapes. The design closest to my heart has to be the PennyCopy booties. </div>
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There were no updates and now suddenly there's this! I finally decided to go ahead with my own label. A small preview but it's a start at the "Designers Weekend" event which showcases young and upcoming designers of the creative industry. I see this initial show as the flushing of clogged up ideas before actually seeing the full vision of <a href="http://electricdreamsdenimjeans.blogspot.com/p/introduction-to-ving-ming.html" target="_blank">VING MING</a>. It's going to be fun and I really hope this is a start of something more to come.</div>
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Following updates will be the recap of the preview! Photos included.</div>NOAHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601102391540574785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132100639602622761.post-89197091993299878042012-05-31T23:38:00.002+08:002012-05-31T23:43:50.414+08:00Prada Animated: Parallel Universes<div style="text-align: center;">
I enjoy studying the methods of established brands/companies marketing
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My first experience with viral marketing was the teaser trailers on YouTube of the movie Cloverfield - the film which was shot from the nauseating view point of a handheld camera that recorded the rampaging Godzilla-like monster minus the screaming Japanese people, in an almost amateurish which lends to a degree of realism. The trailers were a collection of short recorded clips that showed bizarre sightings suggesting the existence of the something big but not revealing anything more. Keep in mind, the movie content was kept under wraps really well without a hint of what the movie was about so the impact of these trailers was absolutely gripping. The concept was simple and the content even simpler (in fact, the movie didn't show much of the monster itself which gave it more suspense and played on the imagination of the viewer) but it was 'cool'. </div>
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Some of the key elements of viral marketing is something that sticks; exploits common motivation; and can be easily shared by leveraging on the network of others.</div>
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Prada's S/S 2012 car inspired shoes are a collection that definitely sticks to ones imagination whether you like it or not. Yes, it's pretty obvious I'm a huge fan of this particular collection's design. And teaming up with Iranian-born, Paris-based graphic artist <u><a href="http://www.vahrammuratyan.com/index.php?/works/prada/" target="_blank">Vahram Muratyan</a>
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illustrated animated gifs. is a brilliant way to spread effortlessly across the internet world. Admittedly, the design of the gifs. is so simple that it looks like something anyone with minimal knowledge of flash could accomplish. But, there lies the charm no? A simple concept with even simpler content but undeniably 'cool'. </div>
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On a side note, Vahram Muratyan is famed for his delightfully witty ‘<a href="http://parisvsnyc.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paris vs New York</a>’ series, visually contrasting the two cities cliché’s. Do check him out!</div>
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See the rest of the animations <a href="http://www.vahrammuratyan.com/index.php?/works/prada/" target="_blank">here</a> or at <a href="http://www.prada.com/" target="_blank">Prada.com</a>.<br />NOAHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601102391540574785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132100639602622761.post-31839959750476121102012-05-05T21:48:00.000+08:002012-05-05T21:48:23.321+08:00How To Handcraft Prada's Walking In Milano Shoe?<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">
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Owned by the Prada group, Church's Fall/Winter 2012 collection showcases some interesting
experimentation with their footwear. As you can see, there are similarities with the designs of the "Walking In Milano" Prada collection. The innovations lie on
the sole, which is thicken for a more casual feel and even some offer a multi-colored camouflage design in dark
tones – a good decision on focusing on the sole but not so on the camo-print. Personally, even though it might work for some, I can't seem to process the idea of the classically decorated design mixing with the modern camouflage print. There is a wide variety of styles to choose from but my favorite of this batch has got to be the penny loafers (2nd photo). They have a very suave, sophisticated & mature feel to it but the grainy wooden sole gives it a little more ruggedness. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is <a href="http://www.prada.com/" target="_blank">Prada's</a> “Walking in Milano” collection of handmade men’s shoes. I've been studying and increasingly appreciating men's handmade shoes, to the extend I struggle to find my two machine produced leather shoes as interesting as they used to be. This collection of Prada shoes are probably contributors to my current shoe predicament. The design theme, “with classic character with a
modern twist” admittedly, isn't a very new idea. But, how far can you go with men shoes for the more formal occasion? The majority of the men market (and women's perception of how a man should dress) isn't receptive to more deviant or abnormal designs. I am still of the opinion that there should be a distinction between the styles of the men and women (I'm still trying to grasp the idea of men on heels) but I would like to see more daring fashion innovations among the men. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, the modern twist on the classics is looking absolutely dandy to me. Personal favorites are the two-toned "wingtip bluchers" (the 1st photo) and the monk straps (the 4th photo, on the right). I'll be posting up the step by step video of the shoe's handmade process that will leave you simply awed and desiring your very own handmade shoe.</span></div>
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The Chanel Autumn Winter 2012 presents itself like a civilization from a medieval fantasy world where the icy winter is eternal and beautiful in a dark way. With a sparkling crystal palace that can compete with the <a href="http://electricdreamsdenimjeans.blogspot.com/2012/04/louis-vuittons-eccentric-traveller.html" target="_blank">Louis Vuitton 2012 Fall runway show's locomotive</a>, Chanel's inspires adoration from me. Karl Lagerfeld capitalized on his collection's prime elements of crystals, minerals & sparkles by implementing it on every piece of the collection. The general materials/fabric of the shoes look raw but not unrefined to complement the crystals that appear to be freshly extracted from a mystical cavern. That grants the shoes a more edgy look but the femininity is still retained with the perspex heel shaped in the likeness of a cluster of protruding crystals. </div>
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The Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2012 Pale Wonderland. </div>
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Plenty of prettiness and showmanship was displayed by the Louis Vuitton camp in a runway show with a fairy-tale flavor. A kind of fairy-tale that involves a pure white carousel with white prancing horses bearing innocent dolls and set in the cooling streets of Paris. This magical collection, just like Prada's Spring Summer 2012 collection, had strong hints of the 1950s era. </div>
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The shoe designs were extremely feminine and dainty but yet avoids being too girly girl.</div>
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The delicate color palette of candy pinks, yellow and pale blue highlighted with icy whites and silver were perfect for the season. It's sweet but light like cotton candy. The details of the shoes (buttons, white highlights, etc) were intricate and clean but again remained light. </div>
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The mule isn't a favorite design of mine but I have to make an exception for these were executed elegantly. Most mule designs came across to me as being sloppy looking because of the way it tends to make women walk. That is rather strange, seeing as the mule is suppose to be excessive luxury for the mule implies that a person who owns one, normally means they have the luxury of owning other shoes. Maybe it was toe caps that elevate the Louis Vuitton mule to make an otherwise lazy slipper to classy shoe with a tad bit of cuteness it in. </div>
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“<i>It was like a big fashion wedding cake with all those clean, pale colours,” Alexandra Schulman</i></div>
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The sight of Michael Fassbender suited up and snuffing the life out of nazis in the movie X-Men First Class was an absolute re-ignition of my fascination with the 60s. I was immensely pleased with the movie even before it got to the middle of the plot, just because of the styling of the outfits and setting of the movie. While I do believe a worthwhile movie has a compelling good story-line and stunning visuals, I always feel that a movie is still first and foremost a visual treat. So, if the story-line is going to be less than impressive then it has to at least be intriguing to the eye. Fortunately for me, the X-Men First Class had both!</div>
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I think that Michael Fassbender does add to the visual treat of the movie as he does have a suave but yet has an intense aura underneath. It only seems natural that it is applied into this editorial and resulting with a theatrical quality to it. The outfits worn by the exquisite Natalia Vodianova befits a futuristic utopian that does bear contemplation of the 1920s which is something I seem to favor of recent - the imagined future of the generations before. On the point of shoes though, there seem to be features of boots with form extensions that are simple but are amazing. <span style="font-size: small;">Pay extra attention to the Balenciaga and Givenchy boots.<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
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The hiss of steam in the night of Paris, followed by the entry of a locomotive and the
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Vuitton's magical fall collection. I can sense the 1910s era in the collection, so the shoe collection has a very vintage but luxurious feel to them. Louis Vuitton's shoes radiate an eccentric but a colorful ladylike aura with the use of ostrich leather, horse hair, jeweled buttons and huge platforms. I must admire how the addition of the perspex heels have not taken away the vintage magical feel from the collection but rather has complemented it. My favorite designs are the black brogue cum loafer, the orange brogue and the horse hair brogue. </div>
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Martin Solveig's music is ideal for a funky day and the videos are always interesting to watch because of he's always in it as a comical character. Released back in 2009, this video has Martin Solveig chasing and dancing with Martina Sorbara of Dragonette in Jean-Paul Gaultier's store in Vivienne, Paris. Chic clothing and a catchy beat all in this music video titled "Boys & Girls". I never realized Jean-Paul Gaultier was in the music video until recently! Blur much.</div>
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The street fashion photographer's job seems like a dream occupation but only when is so if in the ideal setting where there are actual stylish objects/subject to capture on camera - not likely to happen where I am unfortunately. This is best displayed by Scott Schuman (<a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/" target="_blank">The Sartorialist</a>) and Tommy Ton (<a href="http://jakandjil.com/" target="_blank">Jak&Jil</a>) who are 2 photographers that are the most popular among their peers. Also, 2 of whom I constantly stalk for their portfolios of street action on their websites to gain inspiration. </div>
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Nothing beats seeing real shoes in action. A shoe on its own no matter how stupendous the design will never have its beauty fully realized without the presence of the wearer. The choice of outfit and the bearing/gait of the wearer can change the perception of the shoe. It is also through these real life photos, one can possibly gauge a shoe's true wearable value. </div>
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I was in the mood for pastel & neon colors. But along the way, opted to include anything with colors that pop. </div>
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I was re-editing my posts on <a href="http://electricdreamsdenimjeans.blogspot.com/2011/09/leather-jackets-wicked.html">leather jackets</a> and decided to re-post this video separately.</div>
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It's a 2011 Chanel advertisement for the Coco Mademoiselle perfume starring a mysterious Keira Knightely being dare-devilish on her motorbike, then frolicking with a photographer and finally rides into the sunset. Just watch it, its a visual treat.</div>
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The man's loafer is a shoe that isn't well understood in my part of the region. It's always associated with the sloppy or the 'fuzzy uncle' when especially it is the simple classic design. But I can't blame for the stigma that has stuck itself on the loafer because the available designs for the common masses isn't very inspiring either. </div>
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Many aren't aware that a chic pair of loafers represents effortless elegance. But much like the rest of the men's fashion, it was left to neglect. The essence of the loafer is very much like the man's suit, where the cutting and the fit is the essential factor. Fortunately, now there are attempts of various brands and designers to refresh the look of the loafer with added adornments and colors but while I'd fancy some of them, I still feel that the spirit of the loafer is one that has to be more indifferent.</div>
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Elegance with a touch of nonchalance. The main inspiration of the shoe is the black dinner suit.</div>
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In this shoe, French shoemaker, J.M. Weston forgoes their traditional Goodyear
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Much like the suit, it's all about achieving that natural elegance and to complete it, the loafer is completely dyed in black - inside & outside. </div>
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The metallic palette if applied properly always adds a touch of class to a pair of shoes. An upgrade in perception I'd call it. The glint of that shiny metal is something I favor in shoes. However, it shouldn't overwhelm the design of the shoes instead just enough to imbue that flavor of glamor.</div>
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Personally, I didn't find the YSL A/W 2012 as visually exciting as the YSL S/S 2012 - shoe wise that is. The shoes for the collection were armored in gold plated metals. Under the 'armor' were clean and classic designs, giving its golden armor a greater emphasis. Among the more simple/tame designs, there are designs that presents themselves more like a mace but where there should be the spikes of death, there are diamonds of opulence. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagined nostalgia because that's the only thing an individual born way after that decade can do. In this imagined nostalgia, is content curated through available means like pictorial books depicting the lifestyle of the 60s, second hand experiences from the parents, retro movies, etc. So yes, I may have a theatrical view of it but leave it be! </span></span></span><br />
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</div>NOAHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16601102391540574785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132100639602622761.post-56846065346632775312012-04-06T11:30:00.000+08:002012-04-06T11:30:02.053+08:00Shine Those Shoes Man<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I like bright colors on my shoes and I've grown dull with sneakers. Plus, I'm incline to be fond of dressier pieces. The upper and outsole material is rubber but the inner lining and insole is leather to ensure comfort. A small YSL logo is embossed onto the tongue of the shoe to ensure subtle designer quality. </div>
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