#3 fashion trends 2014

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rewatched some old mileapo interviews and I just find myself smiling every time mile retells his and apo's history because he tells it so excitedly with a huge smile on his face even though he probably told that story a hundred of times already. also I never realized that he said he watched apo's dramas before. he really is apo's biggest supporter 😩

anon, Apo is sooooo famous, many people have watched his series! 🥺 From Mile's Wan(der) Day where the street vendor they bought scorpions from recognized Apo (which didn't make the cut SOBSSS. I know it was because Apo didn't want to take away from Mile's shine BUT STILLLLL LET MILE BRAG ABOUT HOW HE SNAGGED A FAMOUS HOTTIE)

Here's this perspective from a Thai fan who's been a fan for several years about Apo's career:

I wrote this because i saw some comments from interfans insult Apo about his famous in the past. As a thai fan for several years , I accepted that Apo is not superstar in thailand. And at that time, in previous company DID NOT EXPORT their soap opera/series, their focus market is in local thai only. But i can say that Apo is an artist IN TREND as always among hundreds artists in same company. And fandoms culture is not strong for Thai artist.

And i would like to top up a bit more that , he got a lot of choices from organizers asking to join their series especially action role which his outstanding talented , but because during that time he was studying in university.

So attend 2-3 series in a year might made him tough on time management.

In 2014-2018 under previous company contract , he was 11 filmography both main and support roles, 8-9 shows, >20 cover magazine. Also he was a model in several fashion shows. And his series still 2-3 times re-run until now.

His name&face still be remembered by wide ppl.

Hope all of my explanation can clarify you all on his famous.

From a mommy who humbly proud on son.

Which makes it even more sad Apo felt pressured to quit an art he loves to make since the terrible working environment made him so unhappy, because it seemed like he was building a strong career for himself domestically and he was beloved by TV producers and fashion designers.

So we also really need to thank Mile for making sure KPTS stayed afloat because Apo really talked about KPTS like it was a last ditch effort in acting and would have left probably for another [permanent] hiatus if it had fallen through. Maybe would have returned much older like Ke Huy Quan did in EEAAO (not that age is a problem! just so many years of projects that wouldn't have happened...).

But what we should be really envious of is Mile's Y/N Wattpad fic life... "So like, I'm rich and smart and was a model and I met this hottie while modelling but I didn't know I liked guys then and then he became super famous but then he quit acting and then fate brought us back together again and now we are very cute and gross" 💀 if I didn't love Mile so much, I'd probably hate his fortune.....

And yeah, the way they both tell the story together in the early days of their casting relationship (e.g. Funday Show) is soooo different compared to even the way they tell the story even during Kinnporsche series promo as it was airing

(starts at 2:55 here)

There's one in particular I'm thinking of during KPTS promo where Mile talks about seeing Apo on the catwalk but being too shy to talk to him before Apo approaches him… (drop the link if you have it, I gotta run to a meeting in 5 minutes).

Yeah, Mile's enthusiasm for their first meet-cute story is so obvious from the start and he progressively remembers/reveals more and more details, while Apo's is initially more reserved but now super enthusiastic about it. As @sinnadreams pointed out, Apo in Funday was testing the waters while also making Mile work for it/chase him and now he is confident and secure and Mile is even more *continues to tell longer and longer versions of the same story*

It really feels like one of Those Couples Stories couples tell about themselves. I think you know what I mean if you know.

And yes, Mile is #1 apocolleague, watch out ofc admin, Mile is not letting you have that spot!!!

#mile is apo's biggest fan #famous apo #actor apo nattawin #apo nattawin #mileapo #old but gold #mileapo x funday #mile phakphum #mile phakphum's y/n wattpad fic life #mile wan(der) day #kinnporsche

[sunekichi]

My Recommendations For Doraemon Episodes (2005 Anime Edition)

if u know me u know i'm far from being the biggest fan of the 2005 doraemon anime. howeverrrr i don't hate it either cuz i'm a fan, so here's my fav episodes from the series!

p.s. one of my old posts contains many episodes from the new anime, so they won't be listed here bc i don't wanna be repetitive, not bc i don't like them enough!

☆ The Horrors Of Gian's Birthday (2007)

this episode is a birthday special as u can tell from the title and it's also about 20 minutes long, orrrr if we're being precise, it's made of two 10-minutes-long episodes. at the beginning it pisses me off cuz nobita and shizuka initially forget gian's b-day and once suneo reminds them, all 3 of them and doraemon do the most to avoid attending his party. gian isn't the best person on the show and he's full of flaws but having fake friends is horrible...

「恐怖のジャイアン誕生日」 #91

☆ Nobita's Survival Trip (2010)

this episode is longer than usual, about 20 minutes long and it's about a school trip who suddenly turns into a nightmare for doraemon (don't ask me why he was at a school trip just watch the episode) and the 5 kids (yes, dekisugi was with them, too).

「のび太の遠足サバイバル」  #207

☆ Swapping Bodies With Everyone (2010)

nobita needs to finish his homework faster, doraemon wants longer legs, suneo wants his arms and hands to be ladylike, gian wants to know what it's like to be skinny. so they respectively switch head, legs, arms and torso with shizuka. she rightfully gets her body parts back in the end, but i wish doraemon did something about suneo's arms, he seemed truly unhappy with 'em. 💀

「みんなで体をとりかえっこ」 #221

☆ The Indiscriminate Fad-Causing Virus (2014)

the episode starts with suneo and a model (or a woman who works in the fashion industry) talking about current fashion trends and then suneo starts laughing at nobita for not knowing shit on the subject. obviously, nobita initially claims he doesn't give a fuck and a couple minutes later he's crying to doraemon cuz he wants to copy suneo's hobbies, and he obviously needs some gadget to do so cuz he's not good at the things suneo does. 🥱

p.s. suneo and his mom are so cunty, no other family duo is seeing them, ever!

「流行性ネコシャクシウイルス」 #371

☆ Muscular Body Clays (2014)

this is another funny but cursed episode where they change their body parts: nobita, doraemon and gian get muscular, shizuka asks for a longer nose and suneo wants longer legs.

「ムキムキからだねん土」 #382

☆ Halloween And Nobi The Frog (2015)

i feel like this is one of those episodes that every hard-core doraemon fan knows, even if u haven't seen it, u have prolly heard of it if ur here. it's the episode that confirms suneo is one of those (although it's been hinted at for decades).

「ハロウィンとのびガエル」 #418

☆ Outfit Just Give It To Capanna (2021)

after the animation update in 2018 the titles just kept getting weirder and the episodes more boring, are they even making original episodes anymore nowadays? cuz they're always making those horrible remakes of classic episodes... but this is the exception, it's cute as fuck. yeah, once again nobita is jealous that suneo has a passion and is good at doing what he loves, so he asks doraemon for help. it's annoying bc he doesn't want it as bad as suneo does, he just wants to keep up with him (he can't), but all these episodes with the fashion designer thing are nice so i'll focus on that. also it's cute that suneo's mom lets him wear and borrow her clothes!

「コーディネートはスネカパで」 #675

#doraemon #anime #2000s anime #2010s anime #nobita nobi #suneo honekawa #takeshi goda #gian #shizuka minamoto #dekisugi hidetoshi

[jasmine604]

W1. 10 creatives

1. René Ferracci (1927 - 1982)

Rene Ferracci is a French director, illustrator, and designer. After completing his military service, he became the head of advertising at MGM in 1949. He played a key role in the cinema poster genre, esp within the French cinema world. His designs were a combination of traditional poster design and trends from comics/press illustration at the time. He was also honoured with the César d'honneur in 1986 posthumously, which cemented his legacy. 

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2. Denis Dulude

Denis Dulude is a canadian graphic, motion and type designer. Before founding his graphic design studio, he was a ballet dancer for 11 years. He opened the 2Rebels studio in Montreal in 1995 with Fabrizio Gilardino that was sold to Fonthaus in 2007, He got known for his unconventional graphic style, and as such as been on book covers and magazines. He now teaches typography at University of Quebec in Montreal.

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3. Hans Hillmann (1925-2014) 

Hans Hilman was a german designer of the post-war period. He started his career by working with Walter Kircher who borough art house films to Germany through his company Neue Filmkunst. As such he started designing a lot of movie posters for international films and became known as the founding father of german poster design. Since then he got involved in the magazine and Newspaper design world and has become the art director for many papers. He also taught at the Kassel Design school. 

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4. Elisa Sue Young Park

Elisa Sue Young Park is a photographer and is also known for her depot store ‘sugarcubeshop’ where she sold archival Japanese fashion pieces, as such making her known within the fashion and photography world. She particularly gained traction through her work with Heaven Marc Jacobs, where she is regularly photographed as well as made zines for the company. She is also legal assisting civil rights lawyers in Koreatown and works for a Korean American youth nonprofit organization. 

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5. David Carson (1995 - )

David Carson is a well known graphic designer and art director that rose in popularity in the 1990s as his experimental style changed the world of design. He is claimed as the godfather of ‘grunge typography’ and this can be seen in his work for the magazine ‘Ray Gun’ for which he was the art director. He has also been the art director of the magazine Beach Culture in the past. His work has been characterised by chaotic typography and a ‘disarray of photos overlapping each other’. 

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6. Lise Sarfati (1958 - )

Lise Sarfati is a French photographer whose work explores the ‘instability of feminine identity’ as a common theme in her photography are young women who resist attempts of being pinned down. Although that is what she is most known for, these days she explores the relationship between people and urban landscape. She has worked a lot in Russia and USA. She traveled across the USA, and documented ‘adolescent’ cities like Austin (TX), Portland (OR), Los Angeles (CA), etc - she named this piece La Vie Nouvelle. Her work tends to follow this process of travel/exploration. 

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7. Paolo Roversi (1947 -  )

Paolo Roversi is a fashion photographer known for his ‘intimate and classic’ look. His career started in 1970 with photojournalism but eventually, his interest shifted to fashion and he began to assist Laruence Sackman. He then started shooting fashion and editorials himself which crafted his sought-after image in the fashion world today. He added polaroid photography in the 1980s and it’s been a part of his practice ever since. He has collaborated with leading fashion and beauty houses like Dior, Chanel, Armani, Lancome, Comme Des Garçons and has been in magazines like Vogue frequently.

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8. Petra Collins (1992 - )

Petra Collins is a Canadian artist who is best known as a photographer but also is a director, fashion model, and actor. Her photography is described as dreamlike and feminine. She rose to popularity in the 2010s as she was the resident photographer for the rookie magazine. She has directed short films and music videos for artists like Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo, Carly Rae Jepson, and Lil Yachty. She’s been labeled as an IT girl and was also the face of Gucci in 2016. Her career started with Richard Kern who took on the role of her mentor, she also then went on to become Ryan Mcginley’s protegee before building up her own work. She is also someone that writes articles/essays. 

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9. Vewn (1999 -)

Vewn or Victoria Vincent is an American artist and 2d animator. She is a content creator who uses Vimeo and youtube to showcase her animations that tell her stories. She created illustrations and comic strips and uses unique colours and distorted angles from which the audience views her work. She is relatively She is self-taught and has been on the YouTube platform since 2015, her exact origins are unknown. Her videos however have been a part of media outlets like Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and Teen Vogue.

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10. Clare Caulfield

Clare Caulfield is an artist and printmaker. She likes to travel around the world, and this serves as her main inspiration and source material in her work. She likes to screen print as it allows her to transfer her sketchbook drawings which she usually draws on-site to bigger canvases - she likes the sense of spontaneity this allows. She uses a variety of methods and techniques like pen, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, and collage as well. Her work can be bought online but she also often exhibits it in galleries. She has cited that one of her inspirations is Stephen Wilshire. 

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#week 1

[crazywitchsworld]

Random weird blurbs about my interests

Ha tonight was a fun night, me and my bf and his best friend were hanging out and I explained to them about fashion and how the trend cycle/setting was influenced by Covid. How metallics are going to be coming back,the whole American apparel 2014 era,Indie sleaze was going come back with a bang!

I mean with the inspiration is probably going to be inspired by these lovely ladies.

(In order effy stonem,Cassie ainsworth,Taylor momsen,Sky Ferreira.)

With pieces of silk dresses,torn up black fishnets,the staple American Apparel black skirt, vintage band tees, leather jackets, Doc martens in your dream indie sleaze/tumblr 2k14 aesthetic closet.

Don’t forget your staples Also with your dark red lip and messy eyeliner.

Arctic monkeys, The Neighborhood, Marina and the diamonds, Lana del ray,1975. They all were the music of this era. I know when I was younger I blasted afraid-the neighborhood- while wearing my ripped fishnets and putting way too much eyeliner

I’m excited about this trend but this trend is going to be different in this day and age, no more pro-Ana shit, No more excluding POC from this trend.

Honestly can’t wait to see how people style this and how the culture is coming back.

-stabs <3

#dear diary #tumblr diary #2k14 grunge #tumblr grunge #effy stonem #grunge revival #sky ferreira #2014 tumblr #skins uk #cassie skins #marina and the diamonds #artic monkeys #neighborhood #fashion #taylor momsen

[haveyouseenthis-childhoodshow]

December 11th Bonus Birthday Poll #2

Have you seen this childhood show: The Next Star (2008-2014), Canada (English)

Mod A: I vividly remember the Next Star season 3, 2010 (Victoria Duffield) and season 4, 2011 (Charlie Storwick, now known as Faangs) casts, particularly the people I put in brackets! The Next Star was a under-16 singing completion show on YTV hosted by Adamo Ruggiero (best known as Marco on Degrassi) in Season 1-5 and Carlos Bustamante (aka the host of The Zone on YTV) for Season 6-7. The kids would audition and then they woukd practice each episode for a specific music theme/dance style. The final six would each have a music video of a song they created that was shown on YTV (Charlie and Victoria’s were the most memorable to me!). At the end, the winner would be crowned the Next Star and get a recording contact. This show was so engaging to me (although I haven’t watched since 2011, so idk how well it held up) but it was totally iconic in terms of showcasing the fashion/music trends of the early 2010s (and also bc you could not escape the music videos if you were a pre-teen/teenager at this time haha). This was probably my favourite reality show when I was younger!]

#polls #nostalgia #childhood shows #canadian tv #2000s #2010s #tv shows #Youtube

[angel-bruises]

Is the ask game still going? If it is 2,3, and 6

2. What was your first piece?

So my first ever piece was an awful Gothic Lolita & Punk JSK that I bought in camden when I was 14. I've shared it on here before, and tbh I don't really count it as proper lolita.

The first real lolita piece I bought was this Bodyline dress:

3. What is your most recent piece?

I've bought (& traded) quite a few pieces recently. One of those was Strawberry Princess OP by Angelic Pretty

6. How has the way you wear lolita changed since you’ve been in the fashion?

So as you can see from the photo above, my style has changed quite a bit since I started wearing lolita. When I started, I was 14/15 and relied on saving up pocket money to buy bodyline which was basically all I could afford. Since I was new, it was very easy to get caught up in what's popular, so in the early days I was very influenced by the OTT sweet trend and by Princess Peachie since she wore a lot of bodyline. I realised that the ultra sweet look wasn't for me and slowly veered more classic, trying historically inspired coords for a while. In 2014 I kind of realised that trying to follow the trends when I couldn't really afford to wasn't much fun, and that what I loved most was oldschool. That was what I'd originally fallen in love with as a kid. Plus at the time old school was dirt cheap because it wasn't very popular, which was perfect for me as someone who didn't have much money.

Obviously since then I now wear exclusively old school, I wear sweet gothic and classic but tend to avoid ultra sugary sweet, and my wardrobe is majority 2nd hand brand compared to mostly new bodyline. Also my makeup skills are better lmao.

Funnily enough I still own and use the handbag in the photo above in coords today lol.

#Anonymous

[amphtaminedreams]

Currently Obsessing Over, Debrief No.3: All Hail Queen Vivienne Westwood & Here’s to her Eternal Reign

-Vivienne photographed in June 2012-

“Fashion: I really love doing it. It’s really a kind of lifeline to me. It’s recharging my batteries. It’s exciting. I love what we’re doing, and I think the next thing we are doing is the best thing I have ever done. Because it’s totally political.”

-With Chrissie Hynde & Jordan at the SEX boutique in Chelsea, 1976-

-Clockwise L-R: making an appearance on the runway with husband Andreas Kronthaler at the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood 2016 Menswear collection, in 1976 with Chrissie Hynde & Jordan, c. 1976, and in 2012 in her studio-

-in attendance at memorial for Vivienne @ Southwark Cathedral, Friday 17th February 2023, centre: Lila & Kate Moss, clockwise L-R: Alexa Chung, Matty Bovan, Christina Hendrix & husband, Helena Bonham Carter, Ellen von Unwerth, Farida Khelfa, Lucinda Chambers, Elle Fanning-

-Anson Boon in attendance at memorial for Vivienne @ Southwark Cathedral, Friday 17th February 2023-

Look, I am far from a royalist but as London Fashion Week draws to a close, the weekend saw a who’s who of the fashion mourn a Queen of the people whose crowning would’ve truly made me reconsider my position. It goes without saying that the impact Vivienne Westwood has had on both her contemporaries and a younger generation of up and coming designers is monumental, but above and beyond that, what made her such an incredible individual was the consistency with which she stuck to her principles over the years and championed a fairer world, free of structural barriers, discrimination and the destructive force of rampant capitalism on the earth. 

-Upper left portion: Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 2016, & bottom right: Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 2017, then whole image clockwise L-R: Vivienne Westwood RTW F/W 2010, & RTW F/W 2009-

-Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY collections, Clockwise L-R: Menswear RTW F/W 2020, RTW F/W 2022, RTW Menswear S/S 2018, RTW S/S 2023-

-Undercover collections, clockwise L-R: RTW F/W 2011, RTW F/W 2013, RTW S/S 2004, RTW S/S 2009, RTW S/S 2011-

-Matty Bovan collections,  L-R: RTW F/W 2018, & S/S 2019-

-Ambush Resort 2023-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW, top to bottom: F/W 2007, S/S 2013-

-Undercover collections, L-R: RTW F/W 2019, RTW S/S 2022, RTW F/W 2020-

-Stella McCartney collections, L-R: RTW F/W 2018, RTW F/W 2017, F/W 2020-

-Undercover collections, upper left portion, clockwise L-R: RTW F/W 2003, RTW F/W 2015, RTW S/S 2005, RTW S/S 2007, then whole image clockwise L-R: RTW S/S 2015, RTW S/S 2014, RTW F/W 2014-

She didn’t have to be That Bitch, in an industry which too often actively worked and continues to work against her goals, but she did at risk to her own success, and she made some fucking incredible clothes whilst she was at it.

Vivienne had every capability of being a thorn in the side of the industry figureheads operating business models domineered by overconsumption and yet her legacy will outlive every trend cycle imaginable ten to the dozen, reminding us that above all, principles & passion are the best thing we have if we want to truly make in impact.

-12 Emerging Designers on How Vivienne Westwood Inspired Them, AnOther Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2021 issue-

-”Pirates” collection, 1981: Though by this point Vivienne had already established a name for herself within the industry, namely through the widespread popularity of the Chelsea boutique she opened with partner Malcolm McLaren in 1971 and her work styling the Sex Pistols, whom McLaren managed, it wasn’t until a decade later that she made her runway debut with her “Pirates” collection. And you know what? She was so right for that. These are men who sail the world in pursuit of Jewells, ffs. How historically accurate that statement is, I have no clue; Peter Pan probably isn’t the best frame of reference. All I know is that ruffles and Jewells and big hats and bold patterns are absolutely my cup of tea and all those of us girlies with a preference for maximalism owe Vivienne Westwood a thank you for helping the stiff upper lipped power players of that period realise that.-

-”Britain Must Go Pagan” collection, S/S98 RTW-

-Clockwise L-R: Vivienne Westwood RTW F/W 1993, RTW S/S 1994, RTW F/W 1994, RTW S/S 1997, RTW F/W 1995, RTW S/S 1994-

-Arguably, the early years of Vivienne’s runway residency was characterised by a consistent drive to dissect, explore, and push the boundaries of the fashion of bygone eras through her work in a provocative, tongue in cheek kind of way, but one that ultimately showed her knowledge and love of fashion. Her flirtation with the whimsical, ethereal hallmarks of romantic period dressing and references to the costume-like decadence associated with the nobility and wealth of the post-renaissance world helped to torpedo a giant, jagged hole through the perfectly polished wall high fashion had built around itself to retain its status as an interest reserved for the privileged. 

Vivienne’s growing cultural relevance occurred in the midst of the 90s grunge movement that banished the illusion everything had to be perfectly refined at all times, and championed the gaudy, the over the top, the playful, controversial and performative. This time, counterculture was unruly, broody, and intentionally unyielding in a way that closely harked back to the values of the ‘70s London punk scene where VW had started out, and so it makes sense that interest in her work grew given the position her clothing came to be associated with in this decade

I don’t claim to be enough of a fashion expert to know the complete history of costume piece inspired designers and to be able to say Vivienne was the very first to bring this subversion of the expectation to appear aloof, elegant, and let’s be honest, occasionally boring as fuck, to the runway through her exploration of period clothing but she has to be one of the first to bring such a playfulness to it and her collections at the time certainly helped to reignite the childhood desire that exists in every person interested in fashion to play dress up.- 

-Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 1998, “Les Incroyables” collection-

-Christian Lacroix Haute Couture S/S 1998-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW F/W 1996-

-Christian Lacroix Haute Couture S/S 1999-

-Clockwise L-R: Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 2013, RTW S/S 2012, RTW S/S 2014-

-Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 1998-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 1996-

-Clockwise L-R: Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 2010, RTW F/W 2015, lower right portion: RTW Menswear F/W 2017, RTW F/W 2011, RTW Menswear F/W 2017, & RTW F/W 2011-

-L-R: Vivienne Westwood Bridal Made to Order 2022, Vivienne Westwood Bridal Made to Order 2020.

Marriage:

*Reasons AGAINST: too many to list 

*Reasons FOR: Vivienne Westwood’s bridal collections (and also a big party with all your friends that they feel morally obligated to attend, where you get to pick all the food and cheesy music is socially acceptable)-

-Vivienne Westwood Bridal Made to Order 2021-

-She further developed her brand’s reputation as a disruptor of the status quo in a time which saw young people in the Western world grow tired of the straight laced conservatism of the Thatcher/Reagan (forget Charlie Kelly and Frank Reynolds, these 2 were the OG gruesome twosome) and the tastemakers of the fashion world followed suit, lauding her work. As much as the impact of massive industry players is portrayed as having a trickle down effect (see what I did there) on the trend cycle, designers inevitably draw inspiration from the current social climate whether acknowledged or not and in this way the aesthetics adopted by boots on the ground, the influence of art and pop culture, makes its way back up to the runway where the Anna Wintours of the world have to like it. For people like Vivienne Westwood, Rei Kawakubo (founder of Commes Des Garcons), Ann Demeulemeester, and Yohji Yamamoto, who occupied much of the same avant-garde, anti-establishment scene from the ‘70s onwards with all 3 having been customers at Vivienne’s boutique and setting up shop in London at one point or another, incorporating that disruptive spirit probably felt like a return to their roots as designers.-

-Vivienne Westwood Bridal Made to Order 2019-

-Yohji Yamamoto collections, L-R: RTW S/S 2015, & S/S 2016-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW, top to bottom: F/W 2008, S/S 2012-

-Yohji Yamamoto RTW S/S 2023-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW, top left: S/S 2009, remaining photos: S/S 2011-

-Top to bottom: Ann Demeulemeester RTW F/W 2019, & RTW F/W 2017-

-In this period where anti-fashion established itself as an integral part of what was decidedly “in”-fashion, new roots, which would go on to produce some of today’s boldest designers, buried themselves deep and inevitably soaked up Vivienne and her contemporaries’ celebration of androgyny, experimentation with subversive silhouettes and prints, and embrace of the dark and dramatic to tell stories through their styling which served as the antidote to the immaculate coordination of looks showcased by fashion giants like Chanel. Vivienne collections managed to grasp hold of the psyches of even the most prestigious designers, and the lasting effects were visible in the heavily period themed, almost theatrical collections, the debuts of which broke the expected mould for labels traditionally associated with a sense of refinement and/or glamour. That Donatella Versace, for example, would draw influence from punk aesthetics is unexpected but once you’re aware she’s expressed her admiration for Vivienne Westwood, there are a number of Versace collections over the years where you can’t unsee that inspiration. John Galliano was known to sit front row at her shows! John Galliano. That, baby, is one mighty flex.-

-John Galliano collections, top to bottom: RTW S/S 2018, RTW F/W 1997, RTW S/S 2019-

-Valentino RTW F/W 2005-

-Versace collections, L-R: RTW F/W 2017, RTW F/W 2013, RTW F/W 2018-

-John Galliano RTW F/W 2018-

-Ralph Lauren RTW F./W 2016-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW, upper left portion, clockwise L-R: F/W 2016, “, “, RTW F/W 2016, then whole image, clockwise L-R: RTW S/S 2015, RTW F/W 2012, F/W 2013, & F/W 2012-

-Versace RTW S/S 1994-

-John Galliano RTW S/S 1993- 

-You could argue the prevalence of Westwood gowns amongst the rich and famous is kinda antithetic to its founder’s manifesto but we can’t be delusional and forget it’s a high fashion label we’re talking about and well, a business. Ultimately the craftsmanship and time which goes into original designs means red carpet photos are probs the closest 99% of us are gonna get but I’ll take it. I’m thirsty. Helena Bonham-Carter, one of the many prominent figures in attendance at Vivienne’s funeral, kinda symbolises the dichotomy; as much as her public image is of her as someone who exists outside the boundaries imposed by a privileged, aloof, very airbrushed elite, we are talking a woman with a double-barrelled family name which carries with it the exactly the kind of wealth and lineage you’d expect it to. But at the same time, she is someone who has chosen to break away from the expectations set upon her by this kind of background and do things her own way. Not so much so that her whole mismatched, slightly dishevelled whilst simultaneously very cool outer appearance isn’t made up of expensive, designer subcomponents, but if you’re going to have some brand loyalty, Helena being a Vivienne simp feels correct:

“I have an obscene amount, a sinful amount of her clothes. Decades’ worth. She wouldn’t like it, given she was always telling us to buy less.” Helena recalled buying her first pirate shirt, aged 15, from Westwood’s shop in World’s End “so I could be Adam Ant.” She explained how she once reprimanded a red-carpet journalist who asked why she always wore Westwood, because it was always “the same, same, same.” Bonham Carter replied: “No, no, no…. You have no idea how many ideas and choices have gone into this dress. She is never boring. And the dresses do all the work. All the actresses on this red carpet haven’t eaten for weeks—and I have had a full-fat English breakfast.” Of wearing Westwood she said: “I feel like who I want to be. I feel like a woman…. She has given me my armor to face the world for so many years.” She added: “Thank you for the cutting, the draping that makes your clothes so dynamic and alive, so much so that I wouldn’t be surprised to wake in the night and find them dancing in my closet, alive.”

-Extract from “Vivienne Westwood is Remembered in London” Vogue article, Luke Leith, published 17th February 2013 @ https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/gallery/vivienne-westwood-memorial-

-Helena Bonham Carter in Vivienne Westwood-

-FKA Twigs wearing Vivienne Westwood, photographed for her zine, published May 2019-

-You can’t talk about Vivienne’s impact on street style and its adoption by today's anti-it girl (which in itself has made her kinda the ultimate it-girl in my eyes, lmao) without a section dedicated to FKA Twigs, whose love of the designer is evident in her ethereal take on ‘90s grunge inspired fashion. If anyone doubts the existence of Vivienne’s influence on Twigs’ street style, may I gift you with knowledge that she included an absolutely STUNNNNINGGG feature about her whole COLLECTION of VW corsets in her zine. Money can’t buy you happiness but it can buy you archival designer pieces by the Grand Dame of Punk (no, I’m not talking about Karen from RHoP) and the ability to circumvent a year long waiting list for treatment of your ailments on the NHS sooo I mean…we’re talking substantial quality of life improvements here.-

-FKA Twigs personal style-

-Public figures in Vivienne Westwood over the years, upper left portion, clockwise L-R: Dua Lipa on the red carpet @ the 2021 Brit Awards, Kim Kardashian via Instagram backstage @ the 2019 Emmys, Winnie Harlow on the red carpet @ the 2019 British Fashion Awards, Kim Kardashian photographed in 2019, Kristen Stewart hosting SNL in Vivienne Westwood suit in November 2022, Lashana Lynch on the red carpet @ the No Time to Die premiere in 2021, Jade Thirlwall on the red carpet @ the 2021 Brit Awards, Elle Fanning on the red carpet @ the 2021 Vulture Festival, upper right portion: Bella Hadid’s street style ft. a love of Vivienne Westwood, bottom right portion, clockwise L-R: Dua Lipa on the red carpet @ the 2021 Brit Awards and on stage for the event, Billie Piper @ the 2021 UK Fashion Awards, Thandie Newton on the Cannes Red Carpet in 2018, Rihanna performing @ the 2012 Victoria’s Secret fashion show, Zendaya on the red carpet @ the Art of Elysium gala in 2016, Maude Apatow via Instagram photographed @ the 2022 Emmys afterparty, Alexa Demie @ an event for Tiffany & Co. in 2022, bottom left: Winnie Harlow on the red carpet @ the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty-

-Vivienne’s personal style over the years, clockwise L-R: making an end of show appearance in December 2011, photographed c. 1995, @ the V&A museum in London in 1998, with Naomi Campbell at the 1993 Designer of the Year Awards, @ the opening of the Costume Institute’s Anglomania exhibition in 2006, with husband Andreas Kronthaler at Ascot in 1995, photographed by paparazzi c. 2009-

-Vivienne Westwood’s “Portraits” collection, 1991-

-You really can’t talk about the common appeal of Vivienne Westwood and the label’s legacy without an acknowledgement of the irreverence of the Portraits collection, which most likely constitutes the strongest imagery of the brand in most people’s minds. For all that rambling on I did about her challenging fashion conventions, the corset is probably, like, one of the most stereotypically feminine garments out there, and so it seems contradictory that it’s probably the most famous VW piece. That being said, you just have to look at the earliest prominent iteration of the staple showcased in Portraits; the way the shape was utilised flew in the face of all that was conventional and “demure” through its combination with religious iconography, micro skirts and nude illusion cut outs, in the ‘80s ffs, so need I say more about what it is that made it so groundbreaking? It was a moment that was emblematic of the middle finger to the world attitude that Vivienne’s collections are known for, and which makes it such an iconic, and true to brand piece that is still loved, emulated, and collected by a very lucky few today.-

-Vivienne Westwood RTW S/S 2023-

-It’s only half the picture to say Vivienne’s participation in the fashion industry contradicts her personal politics, which completely ignores how much of her fortune has been redistributed through her activism over the years; to advocate for her brand is to advocate for the anti establishment mission she has made an inextricable part of it, which over the past few decades has ranged from her vocal commitment to fighting climate change, her stance on sustainability, her support of Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange, and notably her Ethical Fashion Africa campaign, shots from which feature below.-

-Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood RTW, clockwise L-R: S/S 2008, S/S 2007, S/S 2019, “-

-Andreas & Vivienne at Paris Fashion Week, 2nd October 2021-

-Andreas Kronlather for Vivienne Westwood RTW, top: S/S 2016, bottom L-R: S/S 2018, S/S 2014-

-”, top L-R: RTW S/S 2006, RTW F/W 2014, & bottom: RTW S/S 2023-

Ending with the content Vivienne would most likely find to be closest to her heart is a reflection on the Andreas Kronlather for Vivienne Westwood, surely the purest form of her punk spirit that will go on without her. Undeniably, Vivienne has had no greater influence on anyone than her husband, Andreas, with whom she publicly entrusted the more affordable offshoot of her brand, and whose creative relationship first began when he began working under her wing in the late ‘80s. They were artistic geniuses, revolutionaries, and basically the much more aspirational version of the rockstar bf/gf model bc/gf duo. Above all they were cutie pies<3 

-Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood RTW, clockwise L-R: S/S 2010, “, F/W 2017, & F/W 2015-

-”, L-R: RTW S/S 2017, RTW S/S 2009, RTW F/W 2016-

Though for the majority of the 30+ years they spent collaborating Andreas chose to be a silent contributor, the name change of the red label offshoot to Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood was the clear realisation of his journey in becoming an equal partner and suggests that over time, the direction of influence evolved from the latter over the former to a much more reciprocal force.

-”, L-R: RTW F/W 2012, RTW F/W 2018-

-”, left portion: RTW F/W 2010, top right portion: RTW S/S 2011, bottom right portion L-R: RTW F/W 2013, RTW F/W 2011-

-”, L-R: RTW S/S 2006, RTW S/S 2014-

-”, L-R: RTW F/W 2019, RTW S/S 2015-

 I’m going to get real cheesy here but I have to say it: there is no doubt that whilst he continues to showcase his designs, Vivienne’s presence in the industry will not cease to be felt. Regardless-we’ll miss you anyways, Queen.-

-Vivienne photographed at the end of her RTW F/W 2016 runway presentation, February 2016-

-Vivienne photographed attending premiere screening at Regent Street Cinema, November 2022-

Vivienne Westwood, April 1941-December 2022

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[lunars-frogs-owls-2]

Okay so I have a lot about them in my pinned post (and fics!) but basically this takes place in a small town in Kentucky (Dixon, Kentucky to be specific) in 2014 when Nathan and Des were on break for college and came back to Nathan’s hometown for a couple weeks

So there’s Sammy, des, and Nathan (and they are all dating now :>) and Nathan and Sammy were childhood friends (more on them later) and des and Nathan met in college and have been dating for like a year or two when this takes place

So basically there is this serial killer (who me and @crossover-enthusiast have affectionately dubbed god boi) (picture below) and, like a fashion trend, he has made a comeback (back when they were like 12 he killed Sammy and Nathan’s friend Nico and chopped Sammy’s arm off and Was Never Caught™️)

Sammy is 24 (birthday is September 21, 1989) and he has two siblings, Sophia (17) and Al(12)! He is v protective of them and loves them very much and Al is very much a rebellious little shit (affectionate) and this very much worries Sammy. Him and Sophia have always been v close :> also Sophia got her love of softball from Sammy and has his old bat still! (He used to play when he was younger but alas The Forest) also he loves the stars and stargazing and has a telescope and sometimes him and Sophia and him and the boyfs go :> and after the events of AFWtP him and Al sometimes too :)

Nathan is 24, (birthday march 13 1990) and he is pretty introverted and quiet (basically the opposite of des lol) and him and Sammy have been friends since kindergarten! (Yes there was romantic tension when they were teens no they did not figure it out no I do not accept constructive criticism) he loves reading and books a lot and he has a lot of random knowledge because while he was in college he had a job at the library and sometimes just stopped to read books he thought were interesting. Also, he is a v good cook (again, opposite of des, who one time nearly burnt their dorm down in college because he forgot to add water to his instant ramen) and yeah he has 3 siblings (Marcus, 39, klara, 37, and Derek, 16!) also his relationship with his parents isn’t the best

Des is 24 (birthday may 31, 1990) and he is v extroverted and outgoing :> them and Nathan met in college and were roommates! I love him fr and they are everything to me :> also, they are a demiboy (he/they) and also v gnc and also 6’0 and ripped :> also he’s autistic (just like me fr) and absolutely loves kirby (tbh video games were the reason he got into coding in the first place) and he is so kdjjdhdhhsjsj

Okay this is getting really long so I’ll stop here but here’s some pictures!

COOOL

#cool person’s ideas and art

[imeverywoman420]

the cringiest thing about fashion rn is that everyone is trying soooo hard to be above trends. they try so hard to prove that theyre above microtrends but paradoxically end up feeding into them lol. like theyll shit on the current trend and try push another one, or theyre so obsessed with trying to prove the next big trend and insisting that 2014 tumblr etc is back (it allegedly has been back for the past 3 years according to these weirdo insecure btches)

Caring about trends is just really cringe. Like are you upper middle class and 15? Im an adult lol. Im not playing dress up with you.

Im very feminine appearance wise not really mannerisms wise but shit like that makes me sympathize with those no fun allowed boycott all makeup mascara is a prison feminists

#ask

[jknauer]

Can You Forecast Strategy Better than a CEO?  Take this Quiz [1] [2]:

Question 1: You are the CEO of J.C. Penney; should you eliminate coupon and clearance racks and replace them with branded boutiques?

Question 2:  You are the CEO of Kohl’s; should you add furniture to your offerings?

Question 3:  You are the CEO of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, should you switch from incandescent to LED lights?

Question 4:  You are the CEO of Kohl’s (again); should you open stores an hour later Monday through Saturday as a means to decrease operating costs?

Question 5:  You are the CEO of Family Dollar, should you invest in refrigeration units so that you can sell eggs, milk, and other perishables?

You may have incredible instinct and intuition for business strategy.  Your incredible instinct and intuition may be wrong, dead wrong, as were some of the CEOs and leaders of the businesses described above when they decided to let their instinct and experience guide them to predict future consumer trends.  Let’s examine these cases one at a time:

Ron Johnson made drastic changes upon assuming the leadership role at JC Penney: he replaced human retail clerks and employees with automation where possible and took drastic steps to upscale J.C. Penney’s reputation.  It backfired. Within 17 months sales had plunged and Johnson was looking for a new job.

When Kohl’s tested furniture at 70 stores they measured a net decrease in sales.  Products that had less floor space because of the addition of furniture experienced a steep drop and those 70 stores lost customers.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store found that the LED lights made front porches look so dim that customers assumed the restaurants were closed. Kohl’s ran a trial run at 100 stores to discover that opening later resulted in an essentially negative cumulative decline in sales. Family dollar found something unexpected: the refrigerated items resulted in an increase in the sales of traditional dry goods which in turn had an even larger impact on profits.

So how could the Ron Johnson have predicted the future, and how were some of these companies able to so deftly navigate unknown and treacherous waters?  The answer lies in experimentation!  And sure, there are lots of ways that experiments can go wrong and produce erroneous or misleading data.  The experiments must be carefully planned and executed to ensure reliable results.  Sometimes the cost of an adequate sample size may be prohibitively expensive; but bigger doesn’t always mean better.  According to a 2014 HBR study “the required sample size depends in large part on the magnitude of the expected effect”.  Meaning, if a company anticipates a large effect, the sample size can be smaller.  For an effect that is expected to be less significant, the sample must be larger: the smaller the expected effect the more sampling that needs to be done to show a reliable result.  Randomized field tests can play another important role in reducing systemic bias.

The key takeaway is that the experience that led business leaders to experience past success isn’t necessarily formulaic.  Any past success is just that, in the past.  Transactional data often used to justify future strategic moves is based entirely on the bast behavior of customers.  Times are changing so fast based on economic conditions, the post-pandemic hybrid work norm, fashion, politics, and an endless variety of other factors.  What was true in the past may not likely be true in the future, and without carefully deployed experimentation and data collection, corporate leaders may as well invest in crystal balls to predict future consumer behavior.

[1] Image sources: image of laboratory experiments inside department store - Search Images (bing.com),

image customers waiting outside a department store - Search Images (bing.com), image of crystal ball - Search Images (bing.com), image of ceo - Search Images (bing.com)

[2] Content for this article sourced from “The Discipline of Business Experimentation” Harvard Business Review, December 2014

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Myntra Share Price: Latest News & Updates

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, Myntra has emerged as a prominent player, offering a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to millions of customers across India. As with any publicly traded company, the performance of Myntra in the stock market is closely watched by investors, analysts, and stakeholders alike. In this article, we delve into the latest news and updates surrounding Myntra Share Price, exploring the factors influencing its trajectory and the implications for investors.

1. Overview of Myntra:

Myntra, founded in 2007, quickly established itself as one of India's leading online fashion retailers. Acquired by Flipkart in 2014, Myntra has continued to expand its product offerings, innovate its technology, and strengthen its market presence. With a diverse range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, Myntra caters to the evolving tastes and preferences of Indian consumers.

2. Performance in the Stock Market:

The performance of Myntra shares in the stock market has been subject to various factors, including market sentiment, industry trends, and company-specific developments. Like many e-commerce companies, Myntra Share Price has experienced fluctuations over time, reflecting both opportunities and challenges in the sector.

3. Recent Developments:

In recent months, Myntra has been making headlines with several significant developments that have influenced Myntra Stock Price:

a. Strategic Partnerships: Myntra has been forging strategic partnerships with both domestic and international brands to enhance its product offerings and customer experience. Collaborations with renowned fashion labels and exclusive launches have bolstered Myntra's position in the market, positively impacting investor sentiment.

b. Technological Innovations: As a tech-driven company, Myntra continues to invest in innovative solutions to improve its platform's functionality and user engagement. From augmented reality fitting rooms to personalized recommendations, Myntra's technological advancements have garnered attention from investors seeking long-term growth potential.

c. Regulatory Environment: Like other e-commerce players, Myntra operates in a regulatory environment that is subject to changes and scrutiny. Regulatory developments, such as changes in foreign direct investment (FDI) policies or consumer protection regulations, can impact Myntra's operations and, consequently, Myntra Stock Price.

d. Competition: The e-commerce landscape in India is fiercely competitive, with players vying for market share and customer loyalty. Myntra faces competition from both domestic rivals and global giants, necessitating continuous innovation and strategic maneuvers to maintain its competitive edge.

4. Analyst Insights:

Analysts tracking Myntra's performance often provide valuable insights into the factors driving its share price movements. Analyst reports, earnings forecasts, and industry research shed light on Myntra's financial health, growth prospects, and competitive positioning, aiding investors in making informed decisions.

5. Investor Sentiment:

Investor sentiment towards Myntra can be influenced by a myriad of factors, including macroeconomic trends, consumer spending patterns, and geopolitical developments. Bullish sentiment may be fueled by optimistic growth projections, successful product launches, or favorable regulatory outcomes, while bearish sentiment may arise from concerns over market saturation, margin pressures, or regulatory challenges.

6. Long-Term Outlook:

Looking ahead, the long-term outlook for Myntra remains promising, driven by India's burgeoning e-commerce market, increasing internet penetration, and evolving consumer preferences. As Myntra continues to innovate, expand its product portfolio, and strengthen its market position, it is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by India's rapidly growing digital economy.

7. Conclusion: In conclusion, Myntra Share Price is influenced by a multitude of factors, including company-specific developments, industry dynamics, regulatory environment, and investor sentiment. While short-term fluctuations are inevitable in the stock market, investors with a long-term perspective may find Myntra an attractive investment opportunity given its strong market position, strategic initiatives, and growth potential in India's e-commerce landscape. As always, investors are advised to conduct thorough research, consider their risk tolerance, and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions in the stock market.

#Myntra #StockMarket #Investment #IPO News

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Week 6: Fast Fashion vs Slow Fashion, which one is better?

1. What is Fast Fashion?

Fast fashion is an industrial trend that refers to the concept of shortening lead time (production, distribution) and offering new products to the market as fast as possible (Choi, 2014). Fast fashion refers to brands that quickly release a huge number of collections based on fashion trends and celebrities. Some key features of this business model are rapid production, low prices, frequent inventory changes, global supply chains. Take Zara is an example, Zara delivers new products twice each week to its 1,670 stores around the world. This adds up to more than 10,000 new designs each year (Stracke, 2024). But fast fashion does bring some negative features, as clothing products from fast fashion are low-quality products as they are mass-produced, there are also concerns for the environment as they waste a lot of resources and utilize dangerous chemicals due to mass production.

2. What is Slow Fashion?

Slow fashion on the other hand, the need to adopt sustainable performance and a change in core values in the fashion industry ... to focus on more durable products and traditional production techniques or design concepts that have no season emphasizing quality in order to achieve sustainability. The movement encourages brands to embrace a quality-based rather than a time-based business philosophy based around slower production, ethical attitudes, and well-made and long-lasting products (Domingos et al 2022), slow fashion focus on high-quality and durable clothes which some brands are Eileen Fischer, Able, Valani,...

3. Fast Fashion vs Slow Fashion

Slow fashion has gained popularity in response to the evolving world, which is increasingly highlighting various environmental issues alongside the emerging lifestyle trend of "minimalism." In contrast to fast fashion brands that prioritize high production rates on an annual basis, slow fashion brands are known for crafting products that are not only more durable but also eco-friendly. The shift towards slow fashion reflects a conscious effort towards sustainable practices and a focus on quality over quantity. This shift emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and ethical production processes. Slow fashion promotes a more holistic approach to clothing, encouraging consumers to consider the choose eco-friendly brands.

Reference

Choi, T-Ming 2014, Fast fashion systems : theories and applications, CRC Press, Boca Raton. 

Domingos, M, Vale, VT & Faria, S 2022, “Slow Fashion Consumer Behavior: A Literature Review,” Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), vol. 14, no. 5, MDPI AG, Basel, pp. 2860-. 

Fashioncoached. (2024). How much does Zara produce? (2024). [online] Available at: https://fashioncoached-com.custommapposter.com/articles/how-much-does-zara-produce#toc-5 [Accessed 25 Feb. 2024].

#mda20009 #week 6 #swinburne #digital communities

[lazanskywrites]

busy pretending it's 2014.

I've been reminiscing about early 2010s aesthetics. The Tumblr girl trend peaked when I was at the impressionable age of 11, and given (mostly) unrestrictive Internet access. To be fair, my parents had zero idea of the content I would find on Tumblr.

Tumblr girls romanticized the worst things possible: drugs, alcohol, mental illnesses, substance abuse, toxic relationships, and self-harm. 

As a middle schooler, I had no idea what to make of the dark side of the "Tumblr Girl". What I reminisce about is the fashion and music. I begged my mom for a pair of Vans, a skateboard (that I'd never use), and a jean jacket. Of course, I was immediately told no. 

What my parents couldn't deny me was access to YouTube! I had free rein on it (scary), falling down rabbit holes. Some were not appropriate for my younger self to be watching. (I blame Shane Dawson for everything wrong in my life) However, I pride myself on finding the "good music" before anyone else my age did. 

So now, this is my list of the top 5 songs popularized by the 2014 Tumblr girl trend: 

#5: "Sweater Weather" by The Neighbourhood. 

This song is fifth to me because I think it's been overplayed and overdone. I love The Neighbourhood's early music from albums Wiped Out! and I Love You. And, in my opinion, they have many better songs. This song is a crucial part of the Tumblr girl soundtrack, so I feel somewhat obligated to have this on my list. 

#4: "Tennis Court" by Lorde. 

In 2014, Lorde's fashion was nothing less than iconic. This song makes my list because not only was this her debut album, but some of her best songs are on it. Songs such as "Royals", "Ribs", "Buzzcut Season", and "Team" are featured. 

#3: "R U Mine?" by the Arctic Monkeys.

Arctic Monkeys were also crucial to the aesthetic in 2014. Their album AM had many other hit songs during this trend, and these songs are still popular amongst alternative indie fans today. I also spent $80 on a signed vinyl of this album in 2020 and it is still one of my most treasured items. 

#2: "Robbers" by The 1975. 

To this day I still listen to their entire discography, without a single skip. "Robbers" is still such an iconic song, and the vibe of the band at the time of this song's release describes the Tumblr girl vibe. Matty Healy was a Tumblr treasure in 2014. He was the Ryan Gosling of Tumblr (I'll let you form your own opinion).

#1: "Tumblr Girls" by G-Eazy and Christopher Anderson. 

I couldn't give any other song the number one slot, for obvious reasons this song reminds me of the 2014 Tumblr girl trend. Besides that, I love the way this song sounds. 

This post was a perfect way to reminisce about a trend I was too young to understand, but now old enough to enjoy. 

#Youtube #the 1975 #arctic monkeys #lorde #the neighbourhood #jesse rutherford #2014 aesthetic #g eazy #matty healy #alex turner #alternative music #indie music

[mellow-strain]

Goodbye Circle skirt!

A shocking twist of fate for my formerly favourite skirt. Why and what I'm shifting to

Background

I am a second hand enthusiast. During my mid teens, I used to go to all the second hand/charity/thrift shops/stores in my area. I knew them all and even made a map guide for my area.

Naturally, as a sad teen looking for a cheap thrill I was a bit of an over consumerist. I would buy little dinky €2 rubbish from apps like Wish or AliExpress because it gave me something to look forward to. I was really struggling mentally.

But there's no post on Saturdays, so into the city I went!

I found many a circle skirt in these charity shops. At the time, I was about a 12-14UK so finding items in my size was quite manageable at the time and I was willing to squish myself like a sausage into any garment I really liked. Because of trend cycles and such, it was a great time to love a skater skirt or a circle skirt.

Here's an example of the type of skirt I would have gone feral for

My collection grew and so did I. So sadly I had to redonate many and others simply broke from wear and tear (especially because they weren't meant for my increasing size).

So that left me with a handful of my initial collection, which I wore quite well. But as time passed, though my bottomless consumerism started to decrease, I still bought a cute skirt if it was in my size.

As it so happened, many of the skirts were more of a fishtail, trumpet, mermaid, fit and flare style. Not a pencil but not a full circle skirt

A pattern of an example of the skirt I'm referring to

That leads us to today: 2024. As I regularly discuss, I've lost a lot of weight and I'm down to a size 10UK/6US.

I'm no longer 15, it's time for a full clear out of things that are too big, too small or just too unworn.

I clear out my skirts and dresses and I realise that the only ones that are left hanging in my wardrobe are the longer, fit and flare skirts.

I never thought I would see the day where I transitioned to an above-the-knee length skirt!

Victorian Fashion

As I've discussed previously on here, my style is gravitating to a more historical and well structured (or at least, more intentional) silhouette.

Though I would hate to hear myself admit it, Victorian's just didn't really wear skater skirts from 2014 H&M.

Of course there's one or two skirts that have survived the clear out, rest in peace to the fallen. I hope they find good homes </3

#wardrobe clear out #style evolution #unmellow opinions #alternative fashion blog #anti consumerist #cw mentions of size #cw mention of weight #cw weight #cw weight gain #cw weight loss #fashion #fashion evolution #goodbye skater skirt #she was a skater girl #she said see you later girl #2014 fashion

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Tattoo Trends for 2024: What's Hot for Women

As the world of body art is constantly changing, tattoo trends are always fascinating and motivating because they give people a number of ways to expose their personality and talent. 2024 provides plenty of fresh and distinctive choices for women who wish to decorate their bodies with significant tattoos. Let’s dive into the most popular tattoo trends and find out the best tattoo ideas for women this year.

1. Elegant Minimalism: Less is More

2024 is the year of the “less is more” mantra in the tattoo world. Elegant minimalism is becoming more popular, where women prefer small-scale, subtle designs that convey deep meanings. To appreciate the beauty of simplicity, delicate symbols such as hearts, moons, or a simple word with deep meaning would be perfect. As far as women are concerned, sometimes the subtlest touch can make a great statement when it comes to choosing the best tattoo for women.

2. Nature-inspired Beauties: Embracing the Elements

2014 is the year of nature-inspired tats, with designs that revel in nature’s beauty. It ranges from complex representations of flowers themselves to calming illustrations that depict their connection with the Earth. Imagine a gentle wildflower on your wrist or an impressive mountain range along your collarbone for an amazing nature-inspired design.

3. Watercolor Wonders: Vivid and Vibrant

In 2024, watercolour tattoos will take centerstage for those who are desperate to have a splash of colour. This is the practice of seamless blending shades so that they create painterly skin. Visualize a bright, hot hummingbird or an ethereal galaxy, each brushstroke resembling watercolour. Although searching for tattoo designs for women, don’t miss the opportunity to be impressed by watercolour wonders.

4. Fine Line Femininity: Embracing Intricate Details

Fine line tattoos are very fashionable, enabling detailed designs highlighting the skill of an artist. Women select designs with dainty linework and create very appealing, sophisticated works of art. A fine-line floral arrangement or an elaborate animal portrait completed by your collection may represent the spirit of refined female fragility.

5. Symbolic Sisterhood: Tattoos with Meaning

Women’s tattoos in 2024 are taking on even deeper levels of personalization with designs that mean a lot to them. Nowadays, symbolic sisterhood tattoos celebrating the bonds between women are becoming more popular. Play with the idea of matching tattoos with your best friend or sister, each design based on some shared experience or a symbol to underscore the bond that will never be broken.

6. Vintage Vibes: Nostalgic Tattoo Choices

Vintage-style body art seems to be gaining its popularity again, with all the charm and timeless appeal, radiating old-school attractiveness. Celebrating the beauty of nostalgia, women revel in the inclusion of classic elements such as pin-up girls, retro florals, or traditional anchors showing their way onto the skin. When looking for the best concepts of female tattoos, do not disregard the classicity of vintage accents.

7. Celestial Beauty: Stars, Moons, and Beyond

And women prefer celestial tattoos, which symbolize the majesty of the endless enigmas of the universe. Drawing stars, moons, and planets using inks on the body creates a genuinely celestial and magical look. And so, if you opt for a small crescent moon on your ankle or a constellation of stars across your back, that cosmic beauty will never fall out of fashion for the soulful-hearted.

2024’s thrilling world of tattoo artistry floodgates are wide open to women who have a burning desire to turn their feelings into something of real worth. Every trend has something unique to offer, such as beautiful minimalism and watercolour wonders. Those who embrace these trends can find a lovely way to decorate their body with a beautiful piece of art that truly reflects their personality. When thinking about which tattoos are best for girls, do not forget that there is nothing more important than finding something that means a lot to you.

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