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Monthly Archives: February 2012
CK SS ’12 Advert Campaign
Calvin Klein one of the pioneer trade name has recently revealed its spring global multimedia advertising campaigns. Ranging from Calvin Klein Underwear to Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein to Calvin Klein Jeans and even Calvin Klein brands all were covered by the campaigns by the label.
Spring 2012 Calvin Klein Underwear campaign supported the launch of the latest men’s offering, Calvin Klein Underwear Bold. A new lad Matthew Terry has been opted as the face of the campaign titled Bold. Apart from Terry other models like models Myles Crosby, Arran Sly and Chris Garavaglia too were featured for the campaign. The models were exotically shot by the celebrated photographer Steven Klein. Inspired by the line’s bright colors and daring energy, the campaign imagery captures the strong, sexy and vibrant appeal of the new men’s underwear and sleepwear program.
While the Calvin Klein Jeans Spring 2012 advertising campaign also featured Terry, Crosby, and Sly along with Ms. Stone, Toni Garrn and Joan Smalls. The advert set on the Guanahani Beach focusing brands’ bright, new high density stretch skinny crop for women and double indigo straight cut jean for men was meticulously captured by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. The Spring 2012 global print advertising campaign for the men’s and women’s Calvin Klein Collection posing Lara Stone, the Dutch beauty with Tyson Ballou was again the splendid minds eye of photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.
Makeup & Hair Trends SS
Namaste and Aloha!
Lucky to be home in gorgeous Honolulu, Hawaii – Without any further delay, let us take to the runways of Milan to see what all the buzz is about for Spring/Summer 2012…
SKIN IS IN. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. For starters, keep a great skin care regimen. Diet and exercise will help keep a balanced mind, body and spirit this season. Spring clean. Go through your makeup. Out with old, in with the new. The average life of mascara: 3-6 months, eye shadows: 2 years, lip/eyeliners: 2 years, powders/blushes: up to 2 years, lipstick/gloss: 2 years and foundations: 6 months. Also, note that any product with SPF is good for one season, as they lose their effectiveness to block out UVA/UVB rays. Depending on your location and climate, product life can vary. Keep an eye out for anything that appears to dry out, separate or become cakey. Always use your judgment, if in doubt, throw it out.
Donatella said it best with her collection this season, “What I imagine by the new Versace woman looks like seduction, sexuality, she looks like the summer. She arrives in the hot, hot night in the city and she likes to seduce people, but herself as well.” I love Donatella’s take on femininity. Nostalgic themed hair and makeup was spotted all over the runways this season. Clean contoured skin, with bedroom eyes, and a pop of gloss sets the tone for one colorful season. Rock a great blow-out always ladies. A great way to shine,day or night. Feel powerful and confident. Anytime,anywhere.
Long live Emilio Pucci. Be a bohemian goddess and come to life with Isralei-femaine inspired low pony tail and makeup to stop traffic. Power eyes are a must. Find your comfort level and go for it! Again, we see beautiful clean skin. One of my absolute favorite products that I never leave home without is a Kryolan Derma palette. Try “The Three Faces of Kryolan” – with Dermacolor, Ultra Foundation & Lip Rouge. It has everything you need to create a beautiful clean complexion, contour, pop of cheek, and the sexiest barely there lip for day or build up color for night. The palette system is a brilliant way to adjust to your skins tone, since your skin is not all one color. To complete your look, add a scarf for flair. Have a tattoo? Flaunt it. (Makeup tip: If you need to do quick tattoos cover up, Derma Palette.) Staple each look with gel-polish, fragrance, and a soft summer tan. An absolute must have.
Gentlemen, whether you rock a Bob Marley or Japanese-tattoo inspired tee with pinstripe slacks this season, feel free to mix it up with jeans or board shorts and add a pair of colored sneakers or loafers. Don’t forget a great watch and killer sunglasses. An awesome way to bring in the Year of the Dragon. 
ARTIST FOCUS S/S 2012
MIKE LEDGER
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Tattoo Artist
Astrological Sign: Leo
Now living in Honolulu, Hawaii, International Award-Wining Artist Mike Ledger sits down with Fashion Fad. Followers come from around the world to get a one-of-a kind piece of art work, but more than that, for the experience. From the covers of Vogue Italia, Lenny Kravitz to Greenday, there is no question that this man is well worth his average 2 to 3 year appointment wait.
FF: At what age did you discover your love for art?
ML: Well, I guess it’s something I always knew. I started drawing at 3 or 4 years old.
FF: When did you begin your journey and bridge your love for drawing and painting into tattooing?
ML: I began apprenticing at Peter Tattoo in Long Island when I was 17 years old. This was during a time when tattooing was outlawed, so this was the only legal shop in NYC.
FF: Growing up, who did you look up to?
ML: Pushead. He was the Metallica artist, also the innovator of the skull, it was trippy. In the tattoo world, Ed Hardy (USA), Filip Leu (Switzerland), Horiyoshi (Japan), The Dutchman (Canada), Bob Roberts (USA) and Tin Tin (Paris) .
FF: Where you able to work with any of them?
ML: I learned a lot from Philip and Tin Tin, but basically I worked with everybody ‘cause I traveled.
FF: Who do you look to as a fashion inspiration?
ML: Cher. She is the first woman that proved tattoos were sexy and made them acceptable.
FF: What advice can give to someone when they are looking into getting a tattoo?
ML: First, talk with the artist. Make sure you vibe with him. Look at his portfolio. Make sure he does quality work because the one thing that people don’t realize is when the tattoo is done, even if it’s a good tattoo done by someone who was a prick, you’ll be reminded of a bad experience. You will later look down and be reminded of a bad experience. So make sure you vibe well with your artist, so that 10 years from now you will still love it. Not just for the tattoo, but for the experience.
FF: When you are traveling, what are 3 things you never leave home without?
ML: My wife and two children.
Fashion Calendar Fall/Winter 2012:
New York February 9-16
London February 17-22
Milan February 22-28
Paris February 28-March 8
Los Angeles March 9-18
Tokoyo March 20-26
What’s new with Mahealani?
Finishing Season 2 of CBS’s Hawaii 5-0. Gearing up for F/W 2012. Missing you eternally India.
WISHING SPECIAL
Congratulations to friends and fellow artists, John and Anabel Vargas on the birth of their daughter Kamila Belle, their most beautiful creation…
Light and Love,
Mahealani XO
Posted by : Mahealani Diego from Hawaii at 02:06 PM
Tagore Masterpieces at V&A
An author, painter, novelist, reformer and an acclaimed philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore, pride of India, was the first ever non-European writer to bag the prestigious Nobel Prize under the category of Literature.
Celebrating his 150th birth anniversary, Victoria and Albert Museum in London organized an exposition of his paintings. Around 50 of his best paintings hailing from 1928 to1939 are being showcased at the exhibition which came into force from 13th of December 2011 and will continue to enthrall by its innovative patterns and distinctive notes till 4th March 2012.
The creations led by Tagore were absolutely never set for an exposition before the V&A attempted to collect them paying a fitting tribute to the legend.
Evolution of African Fashion
Whether it’s Mali or Milan, fashion doesn’t cater boundaries provided it’s distinctive. The decades of Europe fashion reining the global style fundamentals and marking its path, firstly saw Asia with its rich heritage influencing the fashion worldwide to only be followed by Africa.Over the last few years the presence of African fashion is quite prevalent on glittering ramps across Paris to New York, graduating from a mere anthropological inspiration, or chalk it up to exotica factor which Africa used to serve for International labels previously. The Africa born global nomads are the ones who are changing the face of the industry bringing real Africa to fore while debunking the myths.
Though tad ironic as greater part of Africa still goes to bed without a proletarian meal and gets to wear what nature offers but their centuries-old heritage and distinct craftsmanship are what luring the well-off world of stylists, designers and fashion enthusiasts to this land of exotica.
The treasure trunk of culture and art which world has not seen much of till now African fashion is far more than animal prints, mud clothes and shells. Africa Fashion Week in New York, going for last two years is exemplar of evolving fashion of Africa tracing the roots of this underdeveloped continent. The talents like Nigeria-born DuroOlowu, Ghanaian Mimi Plange and South African Jacques Van der Watt are few such names who are showcasing the multifaceted side of African fashion.
Well, a newly published book titled, ‘New African Fashion’ interestingly profiles a brief history and different aspects of African fashion while talking about many emerging designers who have the potential to make big internationally. The label like Maki Oh by AmakaOsakwe brilliantly uses the African textiles while employing traditional techniques to create the sensual pieces. Also making the world notice their talent are designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Aisha Obuobi and Idyl&AyaanMohallim amongst others.
The Nigerian born DuroOlowu is one of the most popular African names across the world. The designer and his exquisite designs even found a place in Michelle Obama’s powerful wardrobe. Well, there is also DeolaSagoe who started his line in 1980s and is referred as the dame of contemporary Nigerian fashion.
Conceptual Drawing Room
The Internationally renowned label Alecca Carrano of late expanded its presence in India by introducing a modern and innovative concept store dr (drawing room) in New Delhi.
One-of-a-kind shopping experience combining Indian and European chic, the store has different range of food, home accessories, art, cosmetics and jewellery to offer. From Arte Café offering Italian Cappuccino and traditional Indian Mittal Tea to Alecca Carrano’s latest collection, ‘drawing room’ is one modern and innovative shopping experience.
Moreover, the store houses Tandoori, a collection of children’s wear that has been directly inspired from women’s wear collection. Most of the line is for girls in very happy and yet soft colors. Plus, there is ARTthoughts, a space to display art concepts, and Navrattan with its collection of Victorian inspired earrings complementing Alecca’s Art Nouveau influenced line.
Further to the delight of fashion and art enthusiasts there is a modern lighting collection, Galaxy20, all designed by Marco Carrano in Milan. Besides, Zen Litzz offers a vast variety of innovative fixtures in brass metals, cast metals, cut crystals and enamel overlay.
Christophe Guillarm
Designer Christophe Guillarmé has launched an exclusive range of luggage line which is illustrated with couture designs and an elite way to get away in style. Guillarmé’s exquisite range has been developed by Platinium in polycarbonate.
On the occasion of the instigation of this new range the designer has organised an intense private presentation in the luxurious Hotel Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe at the very opening of the Haute Couture Week. TV host Daniela Lumbroso and Karine Lima, pointed out the details of every suitcase while Annabelle Milot and Séverine Ferrer introduced the suitcases to the delighted photographers.
All succumbed to unbelievable lightness and to inventive fancy of the suitcases.
Shantanu & Nikhil to Open WIFW 2012
The upcoming 19th edition of India’s biggest fashion event Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2012/ 2013 of late came up with an announcement that revered designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil will open the week, starting from 15th February.
Shantanu & Nikhil, a label synonymous with luxury and elegance will take centre stage as the curtains go up for the event with their bridge line S&N Drape. “We are extremely excited to open 
the show at WIFW 2012, the country’s largest and most significant fashion platform,” commented designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil.
Speaking on the same, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “FDCI is thrilled to have ace designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil to open for WIFW 2012, that so befits the glitz & glamour that they are known for and hence the apt choice to unveil the biggest fashion event of the year. We wish them the very best for their show.”
Valentine’s Day at Indigo Deli
Valentine’s Day at Indigo Deli : Cupcakes, Deli Hampers & Special Menu
