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Trendy Athletic Wear

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Trendy Athletic Wear

Sometimes finding motivation for the gym can be hard, and we can sympathize.  When you are seeking a boost of energy, its decadent things like a piping hot latte or an afternoon nap that sound more enticing than putting in a sweat session.  The solution?  Being able to rock extremely fashionable workout attire and gear that you’ll be excited to use.  Let’s face it, kicking back on the couch watching the latest reality TV drama in our new bright sneakers would make us feel incredibly guilty.

We’ve compiled a list of who we think are the five hottest fitness designers, and our top choices from their lines,  so that you not only look good while getting fit, but that you also gain benefits from your workout attire.

Fashion-Forward Performance Wear

Juicy Couture is not just about matching velour and hot handbags anymore.  They infuse youth and fun into their workout gear by pairing fun colors with youthful prints (hello hot pink and leopard!).   With a wide selection ranging from yoga gear to hoodies, the clothes are designed to protect you from the elements.  Juicy Couture offers something for everyone.  The materials are also high quality, which means good support and fabrics, like their jersey knit compression sports bras, that will be comfortable during your stretching sessions.  Visit www.juicycouture.com to see the full line.

Our Picks On Site: 
Juicy Couture Racerback Sports Bra – $32.00
Reflective Leopard Short – $48.00
Slim Drawstring Leopard Pant – $98.00

Nike shoes may be cute and colorful, which is certainly an attribute that makes it fun when coordinating your workout ensemble, but Nike is a brand that truly knows how to make an amazing workout shoe.  No matter your exercise preference, whether you are a runner, a climber, or tennis pro, Nike has a shoe for you.  Comprised of breathable fabric, lasting materials and a shape that actually enhances your posture as well as your workouts, Nike is a definite pick on our top five list.  With their wide array of shoes, clothing, athletic attire and workout accessories, this brand is a great place to start if you are going to make an investment in your workout gear.  Without a good supportive shoe, running and certain exercises could potentially be harmful to your feet, knees, ankles, and hips. By investing in a good shoe now, you can save yourself money, and pain, later. Visit www.nike.com to shop or visit a Nike retailer near you.

Lululemon is a favorite line for female athletes worldwide.  Not only are their workout clothes fashionable, they offer a full line of options for female runners and yogis alike, while designing attire that is made to last.  Whatever your workout routine consists of, Lululemon has a style of clothing and fabric designed just for you.  With five specifically designed categories and performance enhancing fabrics, they stand by their name of being a quality brand, utilizing quality fabrics that work and stretch with your body and its movements.  Using a signature fabric called Luon, the pieces are designed to wick away sweat from even the hardest workout session.  To check out all of the lines and styles that Lululemon has to offer, visit www.Lululemon.com to shop or find a store near you.

Our Picks On Site: 
Tracker Stretch Short in white – $54.00
No Limits Tank in grey – $64.00
Luxtreme cropped running pant – $86.00

Surf, Beach and Lifestyle Activewear

For the California girl at heart, Roxy is the top choice. For you fitness fashionistas that like to play in the surf, run along the shoreline and spend endless summer days playing sports on the sand, Roxy offers an extensive line of high quality workout attire.  By incorporating fun prints and bright colors, like lime green, hot pink and melon, Roxy inspires energy before you ever put your foot to the pavement.   Using an Italian-made, nylon-spandex fabric to create their pieces, the fabric stretches easily and won’t lose its shape.  It is also quick drying and extremely breathable, making this line a perfect choice for sand volleyball under the sun or your hot yoga classes.  Visit www.roxy.com/fitness for more styles and colors.

Our Picks On Site: 
Pictured: Spike short in pink – $44.00
Roxy Neoprene Enhanced Capris -$34.00

Affordable Activewear and Everyday Comfort

Australian based fashion line, Mix, is now offering laid-back and affordable active wear and we couldn’t be happier.  Known for simplistic design and quality clothes, their pieces are comfortable and cute.  While not high-performance, their lounge style casual separates are perfect for light days in the gym, jogging and dance class.  Offering sports bra and hoodies, cropped pants and a vast array of leggings in various styles and colors, the line offers a diverse selection for the girl seeking ultimate comfort.  For more, visit www.mixapparel.com.

Our Picks On Site: 
Racerback runner tank $12.00
Drawstring lounge pant in pink – $20.00

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Hot Men In Music

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Runway Brings You 2015’s Hot Men In Music
by Mandi Pimental 


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Country and Pop Standouts

Luke Bryan –
Luke Bryan has become every girl’s favorite country boy.  Extremely hot, and talented to boot, Bryan began his musical career as a songwriter.  Catching the attention of Capitol Records in Nashville, he soon started gaining his own fan base when he signed and released his debut studio album, I’ll Stay Me.  Fast-forwarding to 2014 this cute crooner is promoting his fourth album to date, Crash My Party, which includes his number one single, and tribute to his late siblings, “Drink a Beer”, proving Bryan is a smooth talker with a heart of gold.

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Justin Timberlake –
Last year was a very successful one for pop music’s sexiest man.  Releasing two albums in the same year,The 20/20 Experience and The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2, and gaining a production and writing credit on Beyoncé’s latest surprise album release, Timberlake showed he still has plenty of solid material to bring to the table.  Having recently snagged three Grammy Awards for “Best R&B song”, “Best Music Video” and “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration”, it seems as though Mr. Timberlake is not slowing down anytime soon and, as long as he keeps wearing those suits, we are just fine with that.

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Drake –
Canadian rapper and recording artist, Drake, makes our top twelve for not only his catchy music and infectious smile, but for his drive.  Having grown up in front of the world on the teen hit Degrassi: The Next Generation, Drake saw his opportunity in the spotlight and released several mix tapes that caught the attention of Lil Wayne, giving him his big break in music.  Now, with 5 million albums sold worldwide, Drake continues to break down walls and look for new opportunities to display his songwriting, acting and musical talents.  Having just come of his “Would You Like A Tour” national tour, he made his debut hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live in January to rave reviews.  I guess when you coin the phrase, “YOLO” (you only live once), you take it seriously.

 

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Rock, Pop and Alternative Icons

Adam Lambert –
Singer-songwriter and actor Adam Lambert is making serious waves in the industry.  After his stint ended on American Idol, Lambert went on to sign with RCA Records and release his first studio album, For Your Entertainment, which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.  Since 2009, his successes have ranged from critically acclaimed live performances on his Glam Nation tour, to a 2011 Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal.  Not only does Lambert possess an impeccable style all his own, the technically skilled tenor has also proved his acting chops by recently guest starring on the hit musical show Glee in 2013.  Lambert closed out the year strong, landing at number three on Forbes annual list of top earning American Idols.  The coming year looks quite bright for this hot young star.

 

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Enrique Iglesias –
The sexy Spanish-American singer-songwriter on our top twelve Hottest Men Who Rock list is none other than Enrique Iglesias.  Having sold over 100 million units worldwide since his career took off with Universal Music at the turn of the millennium, Iglesias has been labeled one of the best-selling Spanish artists in history.  An impressive feat in itself, he is also an accomplished producer and actor, securing his triple-threat status.  Having recently released the title of his tenth studio album, Sex + Love, the 2014 album is set to follow the successful January 2014 release of his single “I’m A Freak” featuring Pitbull.

 

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Brendon Urie –
Lead vocalist of rock band Panic! At The Disco, Brendon Urie, is not only sexy but also extremely multi-talented.  Unknown to most fans, Urie is not just a talented vocalist and witty songwriter.  He can play a multitude of instruments including;  the trumpet, violin, cello, organ, accordion, bass, drums and guitar.  Take that in, ladies.  With their new album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, climbing the charts, they have embarked on a tour in support of the new release alongside Fall Out Boy.

 

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Max George (The Wanted) –
The stunningly sexy English-Irish singer of The Wanted recently announced he has made the decision to take his career solo.  While the band takes a break over “creative differences”, George has been making strides to find success on his own, having recently made the move to Hollywood.  Though The Wanted plans to finish their world tour together, we are thankful for his first solo endeavor as a new model for Buffalo Jeans underwear line.  The campaign shows the rugged singer in various states of undress in the woods, which we won’t question, just enjoy.  Aside from his new modeling gig, George has been in the studio recently with hip-hop phenom Flo Rider and One Republic’s Ryan Tedder.

 

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Mainstream Stars and Crossover Appeal

Adam Levine –
Everyone’s favorite member of Maroon 5 continues to scorch the pages of every magazine worldwide.  Having recently been crowned Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, we cannot say we would argue with their choice.  Not only does Levine have a powerhouse voice that keeps his singles at the top of the charts, his drive for success is intoxicating.  The three-time Grammy Award winner has helped two artists receive the winning title on The Voice, made his acting debut in the chilling horror series American Horror Story: Asylum, and most recently debuted his own self-titled fragrance line.

 

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Country Favorites and Solo Powerhouses

Keith Urban –
Australian-raised country singer Keith Urban could teach an American cowboy a thing or two about sex appeal.  As a musician, songwriter and American Idol Judge, Urban has had his fair share of success as of late.  Having recorded and released nine studio albums, Urban has charted on the U.S. country charts with over 25 of his singles, with 15 going to number one.  Our final vote, Nicole Kidman is one lucky woman.

 

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Blake Shelton –
Country music star, and The Voice coach, Blake Shelton is simply adorable.  Sexy for his down-to-earth approachability and pure talent, Shelton is a guy you would just like to grab a beer with.  That is, if he has a moment to relax.  Having charted over 24 country singles, including 15 number ones, he does not seem to stop.  Five-time Grammy nominee, Shelton is currently coaching on NBC’s The Voice where he has brought three of his singers to winning victory, more than any other coach on the series.

 

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Next-Generation Pop and Global Stars

Nick Jonas –
Nick Jonas skyrocketed to fame as part of the successful pop-rock boy band trio, The Jonas’ brothers, alongside his brothers Joe and Kevin.  Jonas, now 21, is making moves on his own in music and on the big screen.  As a veteran star of Disney films such as Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Jonas has ventured into bigger roles since going solo such as his recurring guest spots on Hawaii 5-0 as well as on the late NBC show Smash.

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Pitbull –
Strong and sexy Cuban American recording artist Armando Perez, better known as Pitbull, has had quite a year.  The Latin Grammy winner has released seven albums to date, with his latest hit single “Timber” ft. Ke$ha currently gaining momentum and reaching #1 in twenty positions worldwide. As the recent host of the American Music Awards, not only did America get to see Pitbull’s electric stage presence, but his impeccable style.  Next on the agenda, Pitbull will join Jennifer Lopez in performing at the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup. As Pitbull would say, dale!

TOP 5 TRENDS FROM ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL

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TOP 5 TRENDS FROM ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL

EDC Las Vegas is here and RUNWAY is on the scene.

Check out these top 5 fashion Trends at the Electric Daisy Carnival.

If you want to go you still can Insomnic just release a whole new batch of tickets.

Get them here. Tell them RUNWAY sent you.  http://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com/

See hundreds of DJ’s spin; our favorite DJ is K17 www.k17dj.com from Hollywood for the underground.

 

1. All Bright Everything

Neon is the way to go for guys and girls. Small pops of color can be added as easily as your socks. Want to go big? Try a new rainbow cape.

2. Bra Top
Bra as top is a major look. Think the classic Selena embellished balconette bra amped up with LED lights and flowers.
3. Flower Crowns
We saw flowers everywhere! From small and delicate to big and bright (with lights) this is a trend we can’t get enough of.
4. Fanny Packs
Sure, they only look cool in an ironic sort of way but they are practical!
5. Shorts
Nothing is too short at EDC. High-waisted denim cut-off reigned supreme but we spied other cheeky styles too!
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Cadillac New York Fashion Week for Men

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Cadillac New York Fashion Week for Men

VIA GOOGLE NEWS: Hannah Elliott for Bloomberg

While the New York womens’ collections have failed to land a car company to replace longtime title sponsor Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac has signed on to become the first-ever automotive backer of New York Fashion Week: Men’s.

The agreement, signed to last two seasons, includes producing a variety of related events and providing Cadillac vehicles as shuttles for attendees. Shinola, Amazon Fashion, and Dreamworks have also been confirmed as sponsors for the fashion week focusing on menswear.

“I am very much interested in taking Cadillac into the world of fashion,” Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen tells us. “The whole idea of beginning to strengthen Cadillac’s position as a lifestyle brand is very much central to our mission. This is a good start. … It should be interpreted as a clear statement of intent that we will walk with a heavy footstep in the fashion world.”

New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring 2016 collections will involve 28 designers, including Thom Browne, Public School, and John Varvatos. The shows will run from July 13 to July 16. Fifteen additional menswear designers will show off-site.
Photographer: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

This is a telling move from a 113-year-old brand that was reportedly considering the title sponsorship of what was formerly Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which showcases womenswear. Mercedes-Benz ended its title role there earlier this year; the twice-annual event has suffered a deficit of energy since moving from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center in 2010. Many fresh, new fashion brands started showing their wares at off-site locations—often involved with MADE Fashion week.

Earlier this year, Cadillac hosted arguably the hottest ticket during New York Fashion Week, when it allowed Public School to show its Autumn/Winter 2015 menswear and womenswear collection in the automaker’s new offices, situated between Tribeca and the West Village.

“We evaluated New York Fashion Week, and we continue to think it’s a worthy property,” De Nysschen says. “But we weren’t ready to figure out how to fully integrate that into our overall marketing strategy.”

Cadillac’s decision to sponsor men’s fashion week (which is backed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America), rather than New York Fashion Week, speaks to its desire to return to the cutting edge of culture. In recent years, the automaker has struggled to revitalize its fuddy-duddy image; last year the average buyer of a Cadillac was 59.5 years old, according to the global information company IHS Automotive—much older than the thirties to early forties age range most desirable to luxury brands.

The men’s week sponsorship is totally new—a first. It’s an essential first at that, industry insiders say.

“Cadillac needs that cool, fashionable, ‘gets it’ association to appeal to all consumers, especially Gen Xers and Millennials, who still have a perception of an older brand,” Milton Pedraza, chief executive officer of the New York City-based Luxury Institute, said via e-mail from Stockholm.

In addition to the role during men’s fashion week, Cadillac will continue as a presenting sponsor of New York Men’s Day, a special day formerly set aside during the womenswear-heavy New York Fashion Week to highlight emerging menswear designers. This year, that day will move to July in order to align with NYFW: Men. This will be the second season that Cadillac participates.

New York Fashion Week: Men’s runs July 13-16 at Skylight Clarkson Square in downtown Manhattan. A spokesman for Cadillac declined to disclose the amount of the new sponsorship.

Cadillac New York Fashion Week…

Cadillac’s new sponsorship is geared to last two seasons, although event organizers say the deal may be extended.
Photographer: Joshua Woods/Bloomberg Business

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SAMUEL L. JACKSON : MEN’S FASHION WEEK IN LONDON

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SAMUEL L. JACKSON : MEN'S FASHION WEEK IN LONDON

Sia on stage. Photo: One for the Boys
VIA GOOGLE NEWS: FASHIONISTA – AFSUN QURESHI

Sia, Stanley Tucci, Alice Cooper, Haley Joel Osment and Luke Wilson were among those who came out Friday night in support of men’s cancer awareness.

“Help me out a bit guys… I am really struggling here,” Sia beseeched the crowd assembled at London’s Roundhouse on Friday night. “I am a little jetlagged and forgot the words.” The audience promptly accommodated the Australian singer, chanting the lyrics to her monster hit, “Elastic Heart,” and soon, everything was back on track. The singer’s blip could be forgiven — she had just flown in to perform at Samuel L. Jackson’s charity ball, One for the Boys, a men’s cancer awareness fundraiser and fashion show now in its second year. It was also timed to be the opening night party for London Collections: Men (LC:M).

Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ronson and Sofia Davis. Photo: One for the Boys
Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ronson and Sofia Davis. Photo: One for the Boys

Despite LC:M’s hectic schedule, Jackson snared big names to attend, such as LC:M Chairman and GQ UK editor Dylan Jones and ambassador David Gandy. They joined a high octane line-up of models who took to the stage in a riotous show, including co-host Stanley Tucci, Alice Cooper, Haley Joel Osment, Luke Wilson, Aidan Quinn and Richard Roundtree (the original “Shaft” — and himself a survivor of breast cancer). The men strutted and danced in looks from the likes of Tom Ford, Gucci, Hackett, Burberry and more – could this have been the fun-est fashion show ever? Lewis Hamilton also pitched in, and for once, didn’t have a supermodel hanging off him — just a really amazing snakeskin suit,

Alice Cooper takes a spin on the catwalk. Photo: One for the Boys
Alice Cooper takes a spin on the catwalk. Photo: One for the Boys

The charity, whose catch phrase is “love the glove,” is focused on early diagnosis and not being “a wimp” about seeing a doctor. But Jackson was also keen to support London fashion, telling us how much he admired London style: “It’s so cool that men here are just so confident and self-assured about the way they dress – they have an incomparable style about them but it’s the attitude and confidence that accompanies their incredible way of dressing that makes British men well legendary in the style stakes.”

Sofia Davis, Chris Robshaw, Felicity Blunt, co-host Stanley Tucci and Camilla Kerslake. Photo: One for the Boys
Sofia Davis, Chris Robshaw, Felicity Blunt, co-host Stanley Tucci and Camilla Kerslake. Photo: One for the Boys

John Newman also performed a set, as did “American Idol” winner Adam Lambert who, rocking a werewolf hairstyle, delivered a memorable vocal performance. The party then moved on to a more intimate gathering at the Rosewood Hotel. On deck was Mark Ronson, and naturally that meant the dancing went on to the wee hours. Tucci (along with his wife, Felicity, Emily Blunt’s lookalike sister) was also in an affable mood: “I guess we were all pretty nervous backstage, but at the end it just turned out to be a lot of fun. We are just hoping that we can continue to spread the message throughout LC:M.”

But it was the main man Jackson who had the final word: “We are trying to go really big with this message about early diagnosis and warning signs. Our next aim is to have Prince Harry join the charity – why not? We’ll see about that, but nothing like living large when it comes to trying to beat cancer.”

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Are New Fashion Capitals on the Rise?

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Are New Fashion Capitals on the Rise?

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo, held in March, is one of many such fashion events around the world. Here, the runway show for Facetasm, designed by Hiromichi Ochiai. Christopher Jue/European Pressphoto Agency

One of the thorniest questions in fashion today is brand nationality.

Tom Ford just won the Menswear Designer of the Year award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America — but his brand is based in London, and he shows on the British fashion calendar. So is his brand British, or American?

When Marques’Almeida, also based in London, won the LVMH Young Designer’s Prize last month, I called the label a British brand — even though both its designers are Portuguese — and some readers felt that was misleading. Yet again, the brand is based in and sells in Britain.

The problem is that, historically, the big four economic centers of the industry (New York, London, Paris and Milan) have been the place to be for a designer, no matter his or her nationality. If you’re not based there, or showing there, you’re, well, risking being overlooked.

Which is why a new exhibition at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is interesting. Global Fashion Capitals opened this week (through Nov. 14) and posits the idea that other cities are now on the rise as fashion centers, so designers have more options when it comes to work sites that match their identities. And that the process by which the New York, London, Paris and Milan axis was born is repeating itself elsewhere — like, for example, Sydney, Australia; Tokyo; Lagos, Nigeria; and Mexico City, among 19 others in the exhibition. Most of which, by the way, have their own fashion weeks. (These days every country on the map seems to have a fashion week. Some, like Brazil, have two.)

In Sydney, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in March included the Romeo 4 Juliet show, by Kate Sylvester. Dan Himbrechts/European Pressphoto Agency

Could the dominance of New York, London, Paris and Milan be threatened? Will they fall? All empires do, in the end. But I’m not convinced we are there yet.

There’s a stamp of approval that comes from being part of the inner clique — in some ways, fashion is not that different from high school — and that clique is the big four.

We constantly speculate, for example, about what the first big global brand to come out of China will be. Yet every time I speak to a Chinese brand, I am told that Chinese consumers want the patina of Paris on their products, so the first thing a Chinese brand needs to do is make it in Europe.

It’s why, for example, back in the day, the Antwerp Six came to Paris to show; ditto Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons. It’s why Manish Arora, who has garments in the exhibit and who is from India, still shows in Paris.

Though we often write about the proliferation of fashion weeks, aside from the axis, they remain, in terms of influence and coverage, quite local.

To really threaten the big four, an emergent fashion capital would need not just the designer and infrastructure buy-in, but the consumer buy-in, too. I keep harping on this, but fashion, despite the fact that it likes to think it is edgy, is actually a very conservative, stuck-in-its-ways industry.

Besides, the axis has a vested interest in maintaining a lock on the industry: The economic benefits of being a fashion capital are not lost on the respective municipal and national governments. Which is, in turn, partly why other countries have woken up to the fact that being a fashion capital might be a financially and culturally beneficial idea. Follow the money.

Personally, I think it will take a drastic upheaval in the form of the show system itself — maybe its entire dissolution and reconfiguration — to redefine the meaning of a fashion capital, or subvert it entirely. In the meantime, however, the exhibition is not a bad place to start.

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Victoria Secrets 2015 Show back to New York

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Victoria Secrets 2015 Show back to New York

The Victoria’s Secret Angels are bidding farewell to Londontown after just one runway season abroad. Elsewhere, Rachel McAdams preps for her chicest role yet, while PacSun finds itself in hot water over an inappropriate T-shirt design.

– Welcome back, Angels. After jet-setting to London for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in December, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and company will rock the runway in the Big Apple once again come Christmas. [People Style Watch]

– Looking to spice up your warm-weather wardrobe? These chic clogs — yes, clogs — are a serious upgrade to your closet compared to last year’s basic Birkenstocks. [Elle]

– PacSun could use a refresher on how not to disrespect veterans. The teen-centric retailer is pulling a T-shirt designed by rapper A$AP Rocky, which features an upside-down American flag, following a social media boycott over Memorial Day weekend. [Yahoo Style]

– Rachel McAdams’ latest role may be her most glamorous yet. The “Aloha” actress perfected the part of a dutiful bridesmaid at sister Kayleen’s wedding in Ontario, Canada, Saturday — and it won’t be long before McAdams’ summery sky-blue sheath sells out. [InStyle]

– From Kendall Jenner’s luxurious Cannes adventure to Karlie Kloss’ berry-licious getaway, check out how your favorite style stars celebrated Memorial Day weekend through a variety of Insta-filters. #ValenciaAnyone? [Marie Claire]

– You may want to look for the Zara-rendition of Eva Longoria’s latest ensemble. The “Desperate Housewives” beauty trekked through Cannes’ airport in a getup costing well over $23,000 — including a five-figure Birkin bag.

 

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Spring Beauty Report Top Products

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Spring Beauty Report Top Products

by Jennifer Jewels

Honoring David Bowie groupies, bare naked ladies, golden goddesses and an ode to Elizabeth Taylor’s violet eyes. It was all part of the eclectic spirit that emanated from New York to Paris for the recent Spring 2015 collections. The models on the catwalk gave good face and great hair. The season’s best makeup looks took their cue with a sense of defiance and unbridled ease. And while Marc Jacobs sent his models to the runway in shaggy black bobs (again) and bare faced, there were still plenty of whimsical touches. Gilded golden touches on the eyes, a random scribbling from Louis Vuitton and lip colors that could have leapt off the canvas of a Warhol painting, the message states that it’s alright if your makeup is a little imperfect.

DEFINE THE EYE

Whether it’s the aforementioned inky scribblings at Louis Vuitton, Bardot’s bedroom eyes at Diane von Furstenberg or gold dust at Anna Sui, bold black liner or sparkling shadow is the perfect medium to display the graphic looks of the season. Get the look with a bold black felt tip pen like Lancome’s Artliner in Noir, the felt tip allows for a line as fine as Marchesa’s look or as thick as Saint Laurent’s. Smooth Hold Sensational Effects eye shadow in Pose, when applied to the inner corners and the middle of the top and bottom lash lines, is a look that you can’t get wrong.

Here, some of the top beauty trends you will be wearing come Spring 2015.

HAIR-RAISING

The hairstyles of the season took on the same sartorial sprit as the eccentric makeup looks with animalistic streaks, shell shaped up-do’s, boyish Evangelista-esque pixie cuts and slightly unkempt beachy braids. The Mulleavy sisters sent their models to the runway with zebra print hair extensions fastened by Odile Gilbert. “They took two days to hand paint and stamp”, Gilbert said backstage. Though we saw a selection of low maintenance styles, too. The loose tousled braids at Michael Kors were achieved by using dry shampoo and pulling strands from the front and from the braid for a look similar to how you’d style your hair after spending an afternoon poolside at the Soho house. To get the look use Oscar Blandi’s Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder Spray. Use just enough to cloud your vanity and finish with a curling iron.

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMPLEXIONS

This season, the best investment you can make is an appointment with your esthetician. A designer’s and makeup artist’s penchant for freshly washed, well moisturized skin takes precedent over heavy makeup application. To get the look opt for a rich moisturizer like Shu Uemura’s Deepsea Hydrability Intense moisturizing Concentrate. A little bit goes a long way, just a little dab will make your face feel hydrated all day.

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Gas Masks Hit The Runway

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Gas Masks Hit The Runway

Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

The world has had its fair share of odd fashion trends. From the shoes constructed of hair at this year’s Gucci show to less weird but unexpected incorporation of food into designs, fashion is no stranger to working the unusual into the industry. Now, gas masks at Beijing’s Graduate Fashion Week have taken center stage in the world of interesting artist choices.

Chinese fashion appears to be having a major moment in the industry. This year’s Met Gala theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass,” and many of the gorgeous celebs who attended wore Chinese designers. Perhaps no one made as much of a splash as Rihanna though. The singer’s stunning Guo Pei cape stole the show at the famously star studded event leading to a surge in interest for budding Chinese designers, much like the talented students showcasing at Graduate Fashion Week.

The designers in Beijing come from China Academy of Art, Dalian Polytechnic University, and Southwest University, and many of the students seem to be working toward a mask trend in their fashion. The masks do seem to operate at a significant intersection between functionality and political statement. China’s air is notoriously polluted, and by incorporating the masks into the collections, grads are adding an element of practicality to the fashion. However, the question needs to be raised if the masks are, in fact, a way to make a statement about the pollution levels.

Regardless of the message behind the masks, their intricately designed and stunning, and if this is what the up and coming fashion from China looks like, we’re anticipating a lot more of their designs at future Met Galas.

Via Google News: SHEA SIMMONS

Images: Getty (3)

When Protective Equipment Became Runway Language

RUNWAY’s 2015 report on gas masks at Beijing graduate fashion presentations captured a striking collision between utility, anxiety and design. Students from institutions including the China Academy of Art, Dalian Polytechnic University and Southwest University incorporated mask forms into fashion at a time when global attention on Chinese design was accelerating.

The visual impact was immediate because a gas mask already carries meaning before a designer changes its material, proportion or decoration. It suggests protection, hazard and an altered environment. Once placed on a runway, that functional object becomes part of a silhouette and can operate as both accessory and commentary.

Fashion as a Response to Its Environment

The original article raised an important question: were the masks simply an aesthetic choice, or were designers responding to concerns about air pollution? Fashion often becomes most interesting when it leaves that question partially open. A garment can be beautiful and unsettling at the same time, and an object designed for protection can become a critique simply through context.

The Beijing collections appeared during a year of unusually strong Western attention on Chinese fashion. The 2015 Met Gala centered on “China: Through the Looking Glass,” while Rihanna’s widely discussed Guo Pei cape introduced a huge global audience to a Chinese couturier whose work had not previously been familiar to many mainstream American fashion consumers. Against that backdrop, student runway experimentation carried additional visibility.

Why the 2015 Images Still Matter

The gas-mask looks are useful archive material because they show how young designers can use fashion to process larger social conditions without producing a literal political slogan. Shape, material and styling can communicate tension by themselves. The result sits somewhere between avant-garde accessory, protective object and visual provocation.

That is also why unusual graduate collections deserve preservation. They often reveal ideas before those ideas are refined for commercial fashion. For more runway experimentation, designer reporting and current collections, visit RUNWAY’s Fashion coverage.

Grant Shapiro RUNWAY® Interview exclusive

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Runway Magazine Editorial Team
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Grant Shapiro RUNWAY® Interview exclusive

You’ve performed for high profile celebrities like Stella McCartney and Max Azria. Do you ever get nervous when you get those calls?

The Azria family is amazing. Playing events for the family and company have been tremendous. Lubov is a tastemaker and Max is great. They inspire me to find music, culture and fashion and I’m quite comfortable around them. When I made a mix for Stella McCartney I was a little concerned about the songs. I had to make sure that it was perfect so that was a little nerve-wracking. When I played at fashion week it was so much fun and felt very natural. I had the best time in Paris, it really was amazing being there with Pharell and Jus-Ske.

You’ve also had the opportunity to perform alongside some of the biggest names in music like Katy Perry and Avicii. Have you had the chance to work with any of your music idols? If not: What would you consider your most exciting show to date?

I’ve seen great shows and a lot of great festivals, but a stand out for me is Daft Punk’s 2007 performance. That was incredible.

What do you think is the most exciting part of being a DJ?

Controlling a crowd, expressing yourself and seeing people have fun is what DJing is all about.

If you could pinpoint one emotion that you want your audience to feel, what would it be?

Most of the time it is a fun, sexy, and at times, introspective, darker vibe. I just want people to have fun and leave feeling a sense of a musical journey.

Do you have a favorite decade in music to use?

Pop Music from the 80’s is my favorite.

How do you describe your personal style?

My style is casual chic. I like colors. Dries Von Noten makes great pieces and Dior is my go-to for suits. Accessories like sunglasses, unique jackets and soft shirts also define my style!

What do you find to be your biggest challenge in your work?

Clubs that don’t have dances floors, staying current, and setting new trends are the most challenging parts.

Do you actively look for more music to integrate into your work or do you wait for new songs to inspire you?

I actively look for new music but I also love finding old favorites in my I-tunes library or old vinyl collection.

Do you find that you often have a set list of sorts when you perform or do you have to think on your feet?

I have small go-to sets that define my music that you’ll always hear. Of course I always think on my feet and read the crowd and play music on the fly to complete my sets.

How do you work to expand and develop your style?

I make music to stay inspired and expand as a DJ. Traveling and building my brand with likeminded people is also how I build as a DJ.

Are there any DJs you look to for inspiration in your work?

Groups like Fleetwood Mac or jazz music because I hear so much electronic music. DJ AM is definitely my biggest influence as a DJ.

Describe your ideal show.

My ideal show: Great sound system, Disco ball and excellent LED lighting. An intimate room but a big size. Something like the Boiler Room in the UK.

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model PORTFOLIO TIPS

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Runway Magazine Editorial Team
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model PORTFOLIO TIPS

by Marlow DeVonne

1. BE ON TIME

A good first impression is everything. I always tell models to arrive 15 minutes before their call time. If for some reason you are going to be even one minute late, make sure to call whoever is expecting you and let them know. Everyone’s time is valuable.

2. HAVE REPRESENTATION AND
BUILD A GOOD RELATIONSHIP
WITH YOUR MOTHER AGENCY

Finding a mother agency is so important on so many levels. They’re the ones who are going to build your portfolio. You want to be with an agency that knows they’re going to get you a lot of work, send you on many castings and are inspired to help your modeling career blossom.

3. A HEALTHY MODEL IS
A WORKING MODEL

Take care of your body by working out and eating healthy. Always drink a lot of water and eat something before a photo or runway shoot. Sometimes you are not allowed to eat or drink while modeling clothing. Always think ahead, because you will need all the energy you can get!

4. MANAGE YOUR NAILS,
HAIR AND SKIN

By simply manicuring your nails, trimming your hair and washing your face before bed will help keep you looking and feeling fresh. Your clients and agents will be pleased as well.

5. ALWAYS BE READY FOR A LAST
MINUTE CASTING OR JOB

You will need a shoe tote or a model bag containing:

• one pair of nude or black heels

• nude undergarments

• cute fitted jeans

• a flattering fitted tank top

• lip gloss, mascara and foundation

6. LEARN YOUR ANGLES
AND POSES

Going through different emotions and doing different poses in front of the mirror is a great way to practice. I always recommend taking dance, yoga and acting classes. There are some really great modeling coaches out there who you can hire to go on test shoots with you and coach you through the shoot.

Modeling is a fun but tough job industry. Be confident and own your good looks.

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