fashion quarterly a/w 2012
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Fashion Quarterly A/W 2012TRANSCRIPT
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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
GRACE BAN
ELLEN LEE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CONOR FORD
ART DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER
ABIGAIL CHU
STYLING ASSISTANT
HENDERSON BLUMER
PR TEAM
SHARI CHEN
SAMANTHA LEE
ASSISTANT
BRENNA DEER
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Fashion may seem daunting at !rst glance- impractical, expensive, and perhaps even frivolous. But if you take a closer look at those photographs on your favorite street style blog or that one editorial you saw last week, you will come to realize that much of what you see has quite a lot in common.
"e theme of the A/W 2012 issue is Back to Basics. In these pages, we present to you the principles of fashion and style--from simple tech-niques for layering to knowledge of 50 designer brands in the indus-try. We believe that sophisticated style pertains to every person and is achievable with a few simple rules.
What the well-dressed girl on the street has in common with the model in the magazine is likely to be one of the following:
1. innovative layering -- experimenting with proportions, textures, patterns 2. thoughtful color palette3. fantastic statement piece[s]4. artful tailoring5. poise & boldness
"is issue is especially catered to those who agree with our opening statement. We hope to help you see past the surface of fashion and gain a better understanding of style along the way.
Grace Ban
Ellen K. Lee
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Styled by: Grace BanPhotographer: Abigail ChuModels: Alyssa Carlson & Deondre Zink [No Ties Management LLC.]
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Styled by: Ellen K. LeePhotographer: Abigail ChuMakeup: Yvonne PaoModels: Brooke Alexandra & Isabelle Sandmeyer [No Ties Management LLC.]
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y Alexander McQueen (A-lek-zander Mik-ween)Head designer: Founded by Lee Alexander Mc-Queen; currently run by Sarah BurtonBased in: United KingdomLaunch: 1992
Alexander Wang (A-lek-zander W-ang)Head designer: Alexander WangBased in: New YorkLaunch: 2007
Altuzarra (Al-too-zah-rah)Head designer: Joseph AltuzarraBased in: New YorkLaunch:2009
Balenciaga (Ba-lahn-cee-ah-ga)Head designer: Established by Cristobal Balenciaga; currently run by Nicolas GhesquièreBased in: ParisLaunch: 1918
Balmain (Bal-mayn)Head designer: Olivier RousteingBased in: ParisLaunch: 1945
Bottega Veneta (Boh-tay-ga Vi-neh-ta)Head designer: Tomas MaierBased in: MilanLaunch: 1966
Burberry (Bur-berry)Head designer: Christopher BaileyBased in: LondonLaunch: 1856
Carolina Herrera (Ke-ro-lee-na Hurerra)Head designer: Carolina HerreraBased in: New YorkLaunch: 1981
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Chanel (Sha-nell)Head designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1909
Chloé (Klo-eh)Head designer: Clare Waight Keller
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1952
Christian Dior (Kris-tee-ahn Dee-or)Head designer: John Galliano (Fall 2011)
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1946
Comme Des Garçons (Come Deh Gar-son)
Head Designer: Rei KawakuboBased in: Tokyo
Launch: 1969
Cushnie et Ochs (Cush-ney eh-Toaks)Head Designer: Carly Cushnie and Michelle Oaks
Based in: New YorkLaunch: with spring 2009 collection
Céline (Seh-leen)Head Designer: Phoebe Philo
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1945
Dolce & Gabbana (Dole-chay and Gah-bah-nah)
Head Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
Based in: MilanLaunch: 1982
Dries Van Noten (Dreeze Vahn Know-ten)
Head Designer: Dries Van NotenBased in: Antwerp, Belgium
Launch: 1986
Fendi (Fen-dee)Head Designer: Karl LagerfeldBased in: RomeLaunch: 1925
Giambattista Valli (Jam-bat-ee-stuh Val-ee)Head Designer: Giambattista ValliBased in: ForliLaunch: 2005
Givenchy (Zhee-vahn-shee)Head Designer: Riccardo TisciBased in: ParisLaunch: 1952
Gucci (Goo-chee)Head designer: Frida GianniniBased in: FlorenceLaunch: 1921
Hakaan (Ha-kahn)Head designer: Hakaan YildirimBased in: LondonLaunch: 2010
Hermès (Er-mez)Head designer: Christophe LemaireBased in: ParisLaunch: 1837
Hervé Leger by Max Azria (Er-vay Leh-jjeh by Maks Az-ree-yah)Head designer: Max AzriaBased in: ParisLaunch: 2008
Hussein Chalayan (Hoo-sayn Cha-la-yan)Head designer: Hussein ChalayanBased in: LondonLaunch: 1994
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Miu Miu (Me-oo Me-oo)Head Designer - Miuccia PradaBased - MilanLaunch - 1993
Nina Ricci (Nee-na Ree-chee)Head Designer - Founded by Maria “Nina” Ricci, currently Peter CoppingBased - ParisLaunch - 1932
Phillip Lim (Fih-luhp Lim)Head Designer - Phillip LimBased – New YorkLaunch – 2005
Prabal Gurung (Prah-bal Guh-ruhng)Head designer: Prabal GurungBased in: New YorkLaunch 2009
Prada (Prah-da)Head Designer - founded by Mario Prada, cur-rently Miuccia PradaBased - MilanLaunch - 1913
Preen (P-reen)Head Designer - Justin Thornton and Thea BregazziBased - LondonLaunch - 1996
Proenza Schouler (Pro-enza Skool-er)Head Designer - Jack McCollough and Lazaro HernandezBased - New YorkLaunch - 2002
Ralph Lauren (Rao-f Lor-en)Head Designer - Ralph (Lifshitz) LaurenBased - New YorkLaunch -1967
Isabel Marant (Iz-uh-belle Ma-rahnt)Head designer: Isabel Marant
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1994
Jean Paul Gaultier (Jahn Pawl Goh-tee-ay)
Head designer: Jean Paul GaultierBased in: ParisLaunch: 1976
Jil Sander (Jil Sahn-der)Head designer: Raf Simons
Based in: MilanLaunch: 1973
Junya Watanabe (Joon-yah Wah-tah-nah-beh)
Head designer: Junya WatanabeBased in: ParisLaunch: 1993
Lanvin (Lahn-vahn)Head designer: Alber Elbaz
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1889
Louis Vuitton (Loo-e Vuh-ton)Head Designer - founded by louis Vuitton,
currently Marc JacobsBased - Paris
Launch - 1854
Martin Margiela (Mar-tahn Mar-gel-a)
Head Designer - Martin Margiela Based - Paris
Launch - 1989
Missoni (Miss-oh-nee)Head Designer - founded by Ottavio (“Tai”)
and Rosita Missoni, currently Angela MissoniBased - VareseLaunch - 1953
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Rochas (Roe-chah)Head designer: the label was re-launched for
2009 under the direction of Italian designer Marco Zanini
Based in: ParisLaunch: 1924 by couturier Marcel Rochas
Rodarte (Ro-dar-tay)Head designer: Kate and Laura Mulleavy
Based in: New YorkLaunch: 2005
Suno (Soo-noh)Head designer: founded by Max Osterweis in
collaboration with designer Erin BeattyBased in: New York
Launch: 2009
Thakoon (Ta-koon)Head designer: Thakoon Panichgul
Based in: New YorkLaunch: 2004
Theyskens’ Theory (Tay-skins Thee-ah-ree)
Head designer: Olivier TheyskensBased in: New York
Launch: Olivier Theyskens joined forces with New York-based label Theory to form
Theyskens’ Theory in 2010
Thierry Mugler (Tee-air-ree Moog-lay)
Head designer: Thierry MuglerBased in: ParisLaunch: 1973
Valentino (Val-uhn-tee-noh)Head designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier
Paolo PiccioliBased in: Milan
Launch: 1959
Versace (Ver-sah-chee)Head designer: Donatella VersaceBased in: MilanLaunch: 1978
Viktor & Rolf (Vik-ter & Rolf)Head designer: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Sno-erenBased in: ParisLaunch: 1993
Yves Saint Laurent (Eve San Lor-ron)Head designer: Stefano PilatiBased in: ParisLaunch: 1962
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: How do you de!ne style?
: In general, style has a lot to do with the inner personality coming out and how you pick and choose the way you live. It's more than just what you wear; it comes from within as an expressive quality.
FQ: What do you do when you feel lazy in the morning but want to look e#ortlessly chic? Do you have any staple go-to pieces or fail proof ensem-bles?
RN: I have an 8am class so it can be very hard getting ready in the morn-ing. Sometimes I pick out clothes beforehand. But for me [my staple] is coated skinny jeans- I’m wearing a pair right now. And I wear a lot of basic tees. I have a bunch from this brand called Le Petit Petit- he has the cutest dolman shirts. And boots, ankle boots, are very easy.
FQ: What inspires you to dress up when all the other college students around you are wearing their Uggs and sweats to class?
RN: I think I feel just more like myself when I dress up. Even during !nals week, I dress up. I feel that when you dress better, you look better, which makes you feel better and perform better. Sometimes I get weird stares, but I like dressing up.
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FQ: What would you say is the key to dressing up, but not looking overdone?
RN: I think the key is not to look too literal when you dress up. Always putting together contrasting elements helps with that. Like if you're going for girly, play with masculine. And if you're wearing something with a lot of skin, tone it down with something more modest.
FQ: Most college students have a limited budget, what good quality items do you think are important to invest in and what kinds of things are okay to skimp on?
RN: For me personally, I think shoes are a huge investment. I thri$ a lot too, so I’m able to save a lot. A good jacket is always a good investment and one nice pair of jeans, like a really nice pair that should !t your closet pretty well.
FQ: Many people seek to develop their own sense of style but are o$en worried about not being able to "pull o# " cer-tain looks in the process, can you o#er some advice on how to garner the con!dence to wear what you want even if it is out of your comfort zone?
RN: If you genuinely like it, you should feel con!dent. If you leave your house in the morning feeling con!dent, you should know it looks good. Con!dence is key. If you don't feel comfortable, it’s probably not your style to begin with.
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FQ: Where do you draw inspiration from and how to you make somebody else's look your own?
RN: I’m mostly inspired by people, others' style, how they see life, I recently met Kelly Wearstler and it was the best experience of my life. She was so sweet. Just seeing how she sees things, the colors- she looks beyond the ordinary and pulls inspiration from how she perceives her surround-ings. Her house is so beautiful.
FQ: How would you say your blog has impacted your own life?
RN: In a lot of ways. First, I’ve met so many peo-ple- friends, colleagues, people I can work with in the future. My blog is an extension of who I am now, it's like my baby and online diary. I think the experiences traveling are the best part of having a blog.
FQ: Can you name a few of your favorite design-ers?
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RN: Right now, Phoebe at Celine. Dries van Noten is always a favorite. Prada. "eyskens "eory is pretty good right now.
FQ: Do you have any general thri$ing tips?
RN: Going with a friend helps a lot. I always go with my boyfriend. He loves going, thankfully. We just divide and conquer the store, like split up the store and each take a section. Also you always have to try things on because you never know how well or how poorly something might look on you.
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