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Haute couture is every woman’s and designer’s high fashion fantasy. Haute couture has to do with the most exquisite clothing created. In 1868, the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture was created to enforce rules involving fabrics, numbers of employees, and numbers of designs for day and evening wear. By the mid-20th century, more than 100 haute couture houses competed earnestly for well-heeled clientele by following the stringent set of rules: sewing by hand, with employees who are French, in ateliers that are French, in France. They began somewhat unstylishly in the midst of a worldwide depression but ended as a dazzling and influential decade of haute couture.
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Though there are enough records and evidences that clothing has been part of the human history since time immemorial, it was not until the 19th century when people had started to put arts in the way they dress. By browsing up the internet we discover that the first fashion literature circulated in America and Britain paved way for the development of fashion. Fashion according to the literatures is actually the way of dressing well and correctly. Though at first fashion has been always inclined with femininity, these days, male clothing styles have been included in most collections.
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Fashion accessories refer to fancy and additional items used to accentuate and highlight the beauty, color and style of a garment outfit as well as style statement. The gamut of fashion accessories includes a wide variety of items such as jewelery, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches, sunglasses, pins, hair stuffs, stockings, bow ties, leg warmers, leggings, necktie, suspenders, etc. Of these, jewelery such as earrings and necklaces, bags and watches are more popular. Fashion accessories can radically alter the appearance and change the entire look and personality of an individual.
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The name Prada stands for stunning shoes and clothing, designer handbags and, above all, high style and luxury. The company’s history goes back about a century, but it’s always been known for the elegance and class of its designs. The Prada perfume Amber is no exception.
In 1913, The House of Prada was started by Mario Prada. Shoes, handbags, suitcases and trunks he designed were sold in Milanese boutiques. Ultimately, the company expanded its market and began selling its products throughout Europe and the U.S.
Control of the company was assumed by Mario’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada, in 1978. Previously a mime, she had spent five years mastering her art at Milan’s renowned Teatro Piccolo. She also held a Ph.D. in political science. Despite Miuccia’s unusual background, the people surrounding her could see that her sense of fashion was impressive. In fact, she helped the company become one of the world’s leaders in haute couture even though it was no stranger to financial difficulties.
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Traditional Indian jewellery was made for every part of the body. Jewellery making skills of Indian goldsmiths have been respected not only in India but all over the Indian subcontinent. Traditional Indian jewellery was specialised in the intricate integration of gold, silver and gemstones. Handcrafted Indian jewellery was made for appeasing kings, queens, horses, elephants and even Gods. Another integral element of traditional Indian royalty are the Pashminas. Pashminas are made from exquisite cashmere wool derived from the fur of an ingenious Himalayan goat. Pashmina shawls have now become symbols of luxury and high fashion couture.
Indian gemstone jewellery is intricate and specialised Centuries ago, Indian rulers used to wear ornate gemstone jewellery as a display of royalty and power. Indian traditional jewelers have been handcrafting gemstone jewellery with high skill and expertise for centuries now. Gemstones were set in by the placing of gold foils in the mount. Intricate royal jewellery was made with this technique. Even today, gemstone jewellery is considered luxurious and imperial.
Traditional Indian handmade silver jewels Handmade silver jewellery requires high level craftsmanship and skills. Silver is not an easy to work with metal. Creating intricately designed silver jewellery takes time. It is so exquisite that it is mostly handcrafted even today. Silver as a metal is soft and can be bent and twisted to create one of kind designs. Traditionally crafted silver jewellery has its own appeal and beauty. High quality/ pure silver gleams attractively and enhances the beauty of the wearer.
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High fashion, which is the same as haute couture, is considered as being the most interesting genre of fashion in the world. With names like Christian Louboutin and Jean Paul Gaultier standing behind and being prominent names in the world of high fashion, it is no wonder that everyone is so interested in it and why you should be too.
It is undeniable that high fashion designs are the classes that are sought by many people. If you want to acquire more information about this category, here are some of them.
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Al Keser wrote this article for us. He is a New York fashionista, intrigued by the on-goings in the urban fashion scene in the Big Apple. He is writing on behalf of R.A.G., the New York clothing store which specializes in urban wear such as graphic t-shirts, plaid shorts, and baby doll t-shirts. R.A.G. was established in 1959, has 5 locations in Manhattan, including one at Times Square.
Graphic t-shirts enter the world of haute couture
It was only 15 years ago when teenagers were still seen wearing Nirvana band t-shirts showing off their adoration for the grunge band lead by Kurt Cobain. These t-shirts were seen as un-stylish, over-sized, and definitely not acceptable in any New York nightclub (not that these kids were trying to get in). That was back then. Today, brands from Armani to American Eagle carry graphic t-shirts that are both stylish and are completely acceptable elements of fashionable clothing. This has happened for many reasons, mainly due to changes in t-shirt manufacturing, but also in the mindset that it is okay to pay over $10 for a tee.
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