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Coachella Fever

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:37:12 +0000

Coachella Fever

Music lovers all over the world gathered at the desert lands of Indio, California for the famous music event called Coachella this past Friday. With over 200,000 attendees and 90 different artists over a 3-day period, Coachella is one of the most popular music events of the year. Temperatures can rise up to 90 degrees, making the fashion at this event minimal but still stylish, nonetheless. Most choose to camp out overnight on the premises while some rent houses and get hotel rooms with friends in nearby areas. I actually spent the weekend in a neighboring city (Palm Springs) and got to witness some of the cool Coachella fashion.

Some of my favorite outfits included high waist denim cut-offs and other shorts, floor length skirts, printed summer dresses and jumpers. Popular tops were tanks, knitted sweaters, old rocker tees, and bandeaus all in various prints, lightweight fabrics, and muted desert colors. These outfits were occasionally paired with floppy hats, and fedoras and other various hat styles. Comfortable shoes such as sandals, booties, cowboy boots, and stylish flats were everywhere. (Stages can be over a mile apart) Accessories tended to be of the more natural look, made of wood, stones, and other vintage looking materials. Bathing suits are obviously a staple item here, along with a pair of oversized retro glasses.( see my previous article for popular sunglass styles). Large totes, satchels, and mini back-packs were the bags of choice. As day turned into night, these outfits mostly stayed the same, but with added jean jackets, shawls, and cardigans.

The overall feel of Coachella really reminds me of a modern day Woodstock, with tons of beautiful vintage pieces everywhere and lots of muted desert colors. It must be a unifying feeling, camping out and experiencing ones favorite musicians along with tons of thousands of other people. And from everyone that attends every year, I hear nothing but positive things and awesome stories that will be remembered for a lifetime. You can definitely count me in for next years desert adventure!

-Sasha Kiyoka

( photos from elle.com and refinery29.com)

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising FIDM 2011 Spring Fashion Show

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:17:28 +0000

Where better than at a fashion school to find some of the worlds future designers? The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles puts on a yearly spring fashion show that showcases some of the most creative and inspired pieces the school helped produce.This show attracts over 10,000 people in a period of 3 days and showcases the designs of students in FIDM’s Theater Costume Design and Fashion Design Advanced Programs along with work from the digital media, textile and Interior Design students.

This year the event took place on Friday March 18th at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. This beautiful 35,000 square foot location has played an important part in handfuls of major events here in southern California. The same show was shown each day, but different audiences were allowed on particular days. Day two ( Friday, March 18^th, 2011) was the day that the current students (like myself) could come watch.

The event started up with the fabulous Nick Verreos, who is actually one of the Fashion Design teachers at FIDM ( I have seen him walking around the L.A. campus) walking the runway. For those who don’t know who that is, he is a former designer on Bravo’s Project Runway, a design show. He introduces a couple of his own dresses from his spring line and then the show actually begins. The first designer is a womens’ wear designer who was inspired by the beauty of sea sponges. He used a lightly color palette with some fun contrasting prints and overall has a very pretty feminine look and feel to his work. Ari Isoda was on the opposite end of the spectrum. Her pieces reflected her background in architecture and consisted of bold lines, prints, and colors. Next up was Pam Mbanga’s wild menswear collection which was said to be inspired by British tailoring and African textures and prints. Another menswear designer names Alexandra Paulus’ showed a few colorful and fun pieces inspired by the Edwardian Era. FIDM’s very first fashion collection for young boys was shown by Kamelia Stojanikova, you can see her inspiration from various 1930s looks. Very last but not least was Hualei Sun, A Chinese girl who used female characters in video games as her muse. Her dresses were beautifully crafted and had a soft, dreamy feel to it.

It is so refreshing to see all these hardworking fresh faces emerging into the industry and really gaining the attention and respect they deserve. Who knows, the next Alexander McQueen could be amongst the fashion students of this generation. It really satisfys my soul knowing that these students have a chance to strut their stuff at FIDM and am looking forward to seeing new designs in the years to come.

-Sasha Kiyoka

Dior Fires Head Designer John Galliano

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:58:14 +0000

Creativity just oozes from this designers mind, with his outrageous headpieces, over-exaggerated silhouettes, and elegantly acute attention to detail. John Galliano has been dreaming up some of the most innovative and intricate designs this decade has seen for the House of Dior since 1997.

Being one of my favorite designers, I was shocked to hear that Christian Dior had fired Galliano from his position as head designer at Dior earlier this month. Even more shocking was the reasoning behind it. Word got out that Galliano had rudely made anti-semitic comments to a customer in a Paris bar, late last month. He was immediately suspended. Soon after, two actual videos of him praising Hitler emerged from Paris citizens. In a video from last December, he yelled “I love Hitler…People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be fucking gassed.” to a group of Italian women.

John denies all allegations through his lawyer and did have fellow designer Patricia Field side with him saying “It’s theater… It’s farce. But people in fashion don’t recognize the farce in it. All of a sudden they don’t know him. But it’s OK when it’s Mel Brooks The Producers singing ‘Springtime for Hitler”

If he is found guilty, Galliano could face up to 6 months in jail or paying over $30,000 in fines. Understanding of past artists, it is typical that with such immense levels of creativity comes slight madness. Unfortunately for Galliano, he has to be held accountable for his actions just as everybody else would. As of right now, John is suspected to be at a rehabilitation facility and Christian Dior is on the prowl for a new head designer. Though he may have deserved to loose his position with Dior, it does not change the fact that Galliano still remains one of the top designers in the world, as well as one my favorites, and I hope that Dior’s new addition won’t be a disappointment.

-Sasha Kiyoka

Welcome Sasha Kiyoka

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:20:23 +0000

The EvilStar Family welcomes Sasha Kiyoka as our newest member. Sasha is our new Fashion writer, its her job to keep us upto date with the latest trends. Check her Fashion Friday articles to keep yourself looking good and relavent.

Read her full bio here.

Dress for an Interview

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:47:26 +0000

How many of you scribbled “new job” on some bar napkin during the holidays? With the New Year rolling out, it’s (very) likely you’ve been contemplating a new job. The job market hasn’t gotten less competitive and, while we wouldn’t dare suggest that a better-looking wardrobe is the answer to that scribble, we do believe in the power of looking the part.

luckily for you, we also believe that style doesn’t cost all that much.

Case in point: We’ve seen countless men fall victim to the heuristic that designer label = style. Wrong. If you’ve coughed up the bank for a designer suit but it fits like it’s off-the-rack, you’ve failed. People’s impression of your style has more to do with how your wardrobe fits and flatters your body, how you combine things in unique, eye-pleasing ways and your overall taste level - that has little to do with the label sewn in on your blazer.

Step one involves identifying what industry you’re targeting. You may be stressed out by how much a new suit will run you, but if you’re looking at creative-type jobs, say, graphic design, a full-on suit isn’t required. Your better off crafting a “look” depending on the industry you’re in.

Step two for dressing for an interview on a budget is to work with what you have. Pull out that navy two-button suit that’s a tad questionable, bring it to the tailor and beat the question mark out of it. Seriously, I bet you that a lot of what’s sitting in your closet doesn’t work because of fit – or lack thereof. You can transform a so-so suit with about $35 taking it in on the waist and about another $35 to nip those sleeves; suddenly, it’s been given a new life. (If you don’t have that suit in your closet to begin with, apply the same principle: Buy a mid-priced off-the-rack suit and send it to the tailor. You’ll look like a million bucks.)

Step three involves shopping for missing pieces. A white button-down, for example, is a job-interview-friendly option, regardless of industry. If your existing ones all have wine and mustard stains on them, don’t worry. Stores like Uniqlo and Gap offer options ranging from $20 to $40. Take advantage of sales because stores are trying to clear out space for their new merchandise.

Finally, when dressing for a job interview, stand out from the crowd by being more creative with your look – especially if you’re looking for creative work. Maybe it’s something subtle like a vintage briefcase; maybe it’s you wearing some bold-colored socks with a formal suit, like a rich purple. And these accessories, at least, will never break the bank.

Good luck.

Hamilton Ventura

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:50:39 +0000

The iconic Ventura stands out as Hamilton’s both most aesthetically pleasing and popular watch. Featuring an imbalanced triangular case with some sleek aerodynamic touches, it defines fashion and avant guard; Elvis Presley himself wore this watch in his Blue Hawaii movie – one of the first true celebrities to bestow his attention upon Hamilton watches. More recent names include Bruce Willis, Russel Crowe, and Chris Rock.

The Ventura collection offers a surprising variety when it comes to sizes, materials, and movement. Timepieces come equipped with either automatic or quartz calibers (including quartz chronograph), in sizes ranging from 13 to 21 mm, and adorned with PVD or mother-of-pearl. Lizard and leather straps or flex steel bracelets support the cases: Hamilton introduced a rare two-tone strap to echo the dial&case design, and create a matching pattern.

Ventura ladies watches differ both in size and color: considerably smaller, they habitually inject the usually black palette with lighter (often silver or gold) tones, and sometimes modify it altogether. Mother-of-pearl substitutes the sombre – though expressive – black face, projecting a softer attitude and spirit. The protruding crowns play an important role in balancing the asymmetrical lugs and ensuring general design integrity.

Ladies and men’s Ventura watches resist water up to 50 meters and feature Hamilton standard mineral.

Mens Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:24:03 +0000

Donatella Versace’s new men’s collection for next spring takes us back to the late 1950s when the music scene was dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. She created a collection made up of single and double-breasted suits,pointy two-coloured shoes and fringed leather jackets.

Cristiano Ronaldo Armani Ad

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:54:00 +0000

Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo recently made a commercial in which he only wears his underwear for Armani Jeans company. In the video you can see the Portuguese superstar, entering a room and putting on a pair of jeans, while a cleaning lady is shocked to see him in his underwear.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Spring 2011

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:25:31 +0000

Spring 2011 Fashion Week takes place from September 9-16 in New York City. We’re posting our Mercedes Benz Fashion Week schedule here so you can keep track of all the Fashion Week fun. Follow our Fashion Week schedule each day to see the shows, parties, and all the best events that New York Fashion Week has to offer. EvilStar is bringing you along for the ride!

Thursday September 9, 2010
9:00 AM Studio | Nicholas K
10:00 AM Theatre | Project Runway
11:00 AM Stage | Richard Chai
1:00 PM Studio | Ruffian
2:00 PM Stage | Christian Siriano
2:30-4:00 PM Box | Bensoni
6:00 PM Studio | Farah Angsana
6:30-7:30 PM Box | VERRIER
7:00 PM Theatre | Concept Korea
9:00 PM Studio | Richie Rich

Dior Christal

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:26:02 +0000

Dior wristwatches impress me by luxury, creation and craftsmanship. Each time when I am fed up with the traditional styles, the famous brand always shocks me by its masterpieces. Among so many surprises, Dior Christal Diamond Wristwatch impressed me by its neutral beauty. It is not only a cool piece for women, but also a satisfying jewelry for men. Just one look and you are reluctant to move your sight from it.

From the classic gloomy blue to the passionate bright red, then to the cool and fashionable black, each one is leading the trend of neutral beauty. They are the perfect combination of romantic customization and Swiss professional watch-making craftsmanship, designed by the world famous masters.

Actually, the customized Dior Christal Diamond series was launched by the woman designer, John Galliano, in 2005. This representative classic was inspired by the Rock & Roll star, Patti Smith. John Galliano cut the usual sapphire crystal which is usually used for watch glass making into pyramid shape then inlayed them on the strap and bezel, making Dior become the first watch brand which utilized sapphire crystal material into watch decoration. The watch name, Dior Christal, is also very interesting. It is the compound word of Christian Dior and Crystal.

This year, the designer comes up with another novelty, using super large watch dial and super slim thickness to create a strong visual effect. Unimaginably, it is the convergence of masculine power and feminine charm. Similar to all Dior watches, it is encased with the emblem sapphire crystal. The uniqueness of this 42mm automatic mechanical wristwatch relies on the innovative diamonds cut. Different from the formal design with all the diamonds cut in the same size, the new timepiece widened the diamonds in the central row to make the whole watch more powerful. In order to soften the toughness, designers especially changed the usual pyramid cut into roundness. Accented by the stainless steel sheen, it perfectly interprets the masculine beauty and neutral fashion.

Besides the black sapphire crystal style, it also comes with the luxury style with 190 brilliant diamonds encased. The extraordinary ETA2824 automatic movement makes this kind of wristwatch fashionable and valuable, continuing to lead the neutral trend in the fashion circle. Such a masterpiece drives the fashionistas who are addicted to Dior magnificent design and professional movement mad.

Retail Price: $3,150.00

Versace Menswear Full Show

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:20:44 +0000

DeWitt Haute Joallerie Tourbillion Watches

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:32:01 +0000

DeWitt watches have introduced their new Haute Joaillerie collection which is meant to marry form with substance in the form of high-end watchmaking and diamonds and rubies. The three watches are the Differentiel, Mysterieux Squelette and Force Constante each with a tourbillon. All the gem-set parts of the case and buckle of Haute Joaillerie Tourbillon watches includes stones set along the caseband, bezel, lugs, crown and buckle.

The Tourbillon Differentiel was the winner of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in the innovation category and includes 151 diamonds totalling more than 17 carats. The movment is the handwinding caliber DW8002 with 24 jewels and the 18K white gold case measures 43mm X 12mm.

The Tourbillion Mysterieux Squelette features 141 diamonds with a total of over 17 carats. The movement is the handwinding caliber DW8001 with 19 jewels and the 18K white gold case measures 43mm X 14mm.

The Tourbillon Force Constante uses the handwinding caliber DW8003 movement with 25 jewels, beating at 21,600bph with a 72 hour power reserve. The 18K white gold case 18kt white gold measures 43mm X 12mm. It is accented with 151 rubies that have a total carat weight of more than 17.6 carats. Because all three models are such gorgeous pieces of art, I would be hard pressed to choose just one. But, if I had to choose, it would be the Mysterieux Squelette.

Prada PS 52ES Sunglasses

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:09:18 +0000

When high performance and style collide, it’s your true sense of self defined. With a shiny gunmetal frame and grey, gradient lenses, these sunglasses feature the distinctive “Red Stripe” Prada Linea Rossa logo. An upfront approach to your active and leisure lifestyles and a favorite of EvilStar.

EvilStar Productions » Men’s Fashion

Coachella Fever

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising FIDM 2011 Spring Fashion Show

Dior Fires Head Designer John Galliano

Welcome Sasha Kiyoka

Read her full bio here.

Dress for an Interview

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Hamilton Ventura

Mens Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Cristiano Ronaldo Armani Ad

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Spring 2011

Dior Christal

Versace Menswear Full Show

DeWitt Haute Joallerie Tourbillion Watches

Prada PS 52ES Sunglasses