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NEWS – Cardigans Have Sneaked Into Men’s Wardrobes

December 13th, 2011

Cardigans give a casual yet trendy look to the wearer. So get yourself some funky cardigans to make an impactful style statement. Read on to know how cardigans have sneaked into men’s wardrobe, helping them to present themselves as style conscious.

One of the biggest changes in men’s fashion is the arrival of cardigan as men’s wear. Cardigans have long been a rage among women, but men always kept a distance from them, regarding it a feminine wear. Although it always belonged to the unisex category of apparel, it was mainly associated with the women’s wear. Cardigans in various cuts and designs, textures and colours used to rule the women’s wardrobe, but in recent years, cardigans have made an entry into the men’s wardrobe like never before.

Now, from the high end fashion stores to the ramps of various fashion shows, from apparel stores to street side shops, men’s cardigan is asserting itself. Cardigans for men, which are available in the market, come in various designs such as buttoned or zipped in the front, with sharp edges or smooth ones, with belts, unbuttoned, etc. These are available in cashmere, thick wool cardigan, plated knitted, etc. You can buy any of these material and wear them in as per the weather condition. » Read more: NEWS – Cardigans Have Sneaked Into Men’s Wardrobes

Are the Abilities to Sew and Draw Critical to Being a Fashion Designer?

December 13th, 2011

Famous Fashion Designers that can’t draw or sew.

After receiving rave reviews for her first collection, pop singer-turned-fashion designer, Victoria Beckham, found herself being quizzed about her technical ability in fashion. “Do I draw? No,” she said, “Then again, nor do lots of designers.” I wouldn’t say this is the fashion industry’s ‘dirty little secret’, but Victoria is right. Fewer top designers can either sew or draw that you might imagine. And very few are good at both but the area where all fashion designers must excel is creativity.

A lot of top designers came from other professions. Hip Hop artist Sean John Combs founded the multi-million dollar Sean John fashion label. Former model Kimora Lee is currently the CEO of Phat Fashions (and was previously the Creative Director of Baby Phat). Socialite Nicky Hilton is the founder of Chick. And actress Rachel Bilson has even designed for DKNY. Other fashion moguls that aren’t experts in drawing and sewing include Mark Ecko of Marc Ecko Enterprises and Ecko Unlimited, Jay Z, Justine Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Russell Simmons, and designer for Byron Bay Swimwear, Colin Heaney. The list goes on. In fact, once a clothing label reaches a certain level of success it will be hard for the head designer to still find time to sew anyway with so many other functions to perform.

Recently, too, Kate Moss began designing for the British fashion company, Top Shop, which has just launched in the US. In an interview with Fashion Week News, Moss acknowledged, “I’ve never been to school or been trained. I can’t draw a dress, really. But I know what I like.”

Knowing what you like – and what you don’t like – is probably the most important aspect of fashion design. Understanding style, knowing how a garment could be improved, and styling a fashion collection, doesn’t require skill in drawing or sewing, contrary to what some people might think. » Read more: Are the Abilities to Sew and Draw Critical to Being a Fashion Designer?