I love Fashion TV

ps. you might recognize this young man from a post I did about Coney Island in August 2006 and from my book.

UPDATE – I should have written this when I first posted this image. One of the reasons I take a shot like this is that it is so unique to America.

I took this shot Monday, I had just returned from Moscow and Berlin and ,guess what, you don’t see this there.

You don’t see this type of style in Milan or Paris or Sydney or Stockholm. When I see a gentleman like this, like his style or hate his style, I’m forced to react. I think my blog only works when I can have both Lino AND a gentleman like this presented.

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Runway highlights from DIANE VON FURSTENBERG at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, AW 2010-11. Extensive coverage of runway shows, including BCBG, Max Azria, Diane von Furstenberg, Carolin…

As with many fashion trends in times gone by, the wrist watch was first made fashionable by royalty — specifically Queen Elizabeth I who was given one in the late 1500s. It was an adaptation of the pocket watch made more feminine and worn as an adornment accessory.

The very first widely worn wristwatches were designed exclusively for women and called wristlets. Men of the late 19th century and early 20th century still kept track of time using a pocket watch. They considered the wristlet a fashion trend that would, like all others, come and go; and the wristwatch would at that time never be considered by men as anything but a feminine bobble for women.

The wristwatch as a useful way to conveniently keep time for men actually started out as a wartime necessity. The British army in their fight against South Africa in the Boar War in the early 1900s strapped pocket watches to their wrist so that they could hold their weapons and still synchronize maneuvers with other troops. The first wristwatches for men were promoted to the military for men going into active service. Many of these influential men found the convenience of not fishing in a pocket for their watch indispensable even after returning from the field.

Changes in watchbands also added to the popularity of the wristwatch for both men and women. The flexible band pieces that attached to the open-faced watch made it easy to fasten a leather strap, which kept the watch securely, attached to the wrist. Now wristwatches were standard military issue for the allied troops of World War I.

In 1915, The Rolex Watch Company, formerly known as Wilsdorf & Davis, was founded. Hans Wilsdorf liked the idea of a wristwatch for both men and women and worked to improve the accuracy. Rolex was recognized as a leader in this research and received the first wristwatch Chronometer award given out by the School of Horology in Bienne.

In the mid-1920s, following the war, men started to associate wristwatches with the brave heroes who fought and no longer viewed them as only for women. Rolex seized upon this new image and continued through the 1950s to market watches specifically to men. Professional, masculine-style watches were developed to be worn by men in various fields of work.

The development of new technology capable of tracking time and performing the other functions of a cell phone or planner may lead to a time when the watch will be less of an important way to keep time and more of fashion accessory or status symbol. But, let’s face it, if anyone ever asks you if you know the time, your first instinct is to raise your wrist, whether or not you remembered to put on your watch!

I know that I take a lot of photos of Lino, but I find him endlessly inspiring.

I love how he eases into Spring with a soft pastel tie and pale grey DB sportscoat.

Perfection for this time of year.

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Julia talks with the designer about the inspration for the fall 2009 collection.

Gone are the days of the old hourglass watches. Enter the era of fashion jewelry style watches that, besides telling the time are a statement about the wearer’s standing in society. Now, knowing the time is but a part of the overall functionality of present day watches. Times have indeed changed from the early sundials and hourglasses and these cumbersome timepieces have given way to the wristwatches such as the Patek Phillipe and the fashion jewelry style watches found in most watch stores today.

Mostly A Women’s Item Of Wear

Of course, you may be thinking that fashion jewelry style watches are only for women and you would be mostly right, but still the male wearer has also begun to wear items such as chains and rings as well as fashion jewelry style watches. With fashion demanding that watches be dressy and elaborate it is not surprising that many manufacturers are selling fashion jewelry style watches to cater to the changing needs of watch wearers.

You will find that such watches are made from precious metals as well as stones and that is why they are classified as Jewelry watches. You can find them in jewelry stores as well as retail shops selling watches. The buyer likes the ornamental feel of the fashion jewelry style watches as it will elevate the wearer’s status.

It is common to find that the fashion jewelry style watches use diamonds, rubies, sapphires as well as other precious stones along with gold, silver and platinum to make them objects of art and thus more appealing and easier to sell. You can find them available in bulk or you can have one customized.

Though most fashion jewelry style watches are of the wrist watch variety it is also possible to find some pocket watches that are made along the same lines. Some of these watches are antique pieces whose value is pretty high and they are most sought after. Many a red carpet has been trod on with a fashion jewelry style watch on the wrist of the celebrity.

In fact, fashion jewelry style watches are being marketed and most leading names in the watch business field are lending their names to such watches including Tiffany, Gucci, Rolex, Tissot and Tag Huer among others. You can also expect to find many different designs for the male and female wearer and it is usual for a watch collector to have more than one such watch in his or her collection.

So, if you want a watch that tells more than time but can adhere to fashion trends as well as stand the test of time then look for a branded fashion jewelry style watch.

This season the hottest styles are bearing the famous French symbol, the fleur de lis. The emblem has been incorporated into fashions and jewelry for everyone to enjoy wearing.

Jewelry

A large selection of trendy fleur de lis jewelry has become available to everyone who is hopping on board with the newest fashion trend. Most of the fleur de lis fashion jewelry available is of high quality and low cost. Another factor that makes the jewelry so sought after is the vast difference is styles. Makers of fleur de lis jewelry have really gone to great lengths in order to meet the needs of the customers who are demanding the jewelry be unique in design.

With only one emblem to incorporate into jewelry, designers have become increasingly more creative. The fleur de lis does have many variations to the design and making beautiful fashion jewelry has utilized those variations. Accents often include rhinestones, crystal, and studs. These embellishments make the jewelry look more expensive and very beautiful.

Most of the fleur de lis jewelry on the market today is offered in silver and gold tones, which makes the jewelry attractive to many buyers. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, sets, watches, rings, and pins are the most popular types of fleur de lis jewelry.

Fashion fleur de lis jewelry is mostly rhodium plated which makes the cost so affordable. Rather than spending a lot of money for real gold or silver, rhodium plating gives the same look without the expensive price tag. With care, rhodium jewelry can last a consumer a very long time. Enjoying fashion jewelry at great prices is part of the reason that fleur de lis jewelry has become such a great fashion trend.

Giving fleur de lis jewelry as gifts for the holidays has online retail shops increasing their inventory as shoppers are flocking to their stores to get in on the trend. As a famous symbol of the city of New Orleans many residents have relocated to other parts of the country. The fleur de lis is a symbol reminding them of the city and fleur de lis jewelry is a welcomed gift. Wearing this trendy jewelry is not only a sense of style, but a sense of meaning as well.

Fashion

When the fleur de lis first became popular, it was difficult to find anything other than jewelry with the design. As the trend has grown it has taken off into several different apparel items that are becoming easier to find.

Fleur de lis fashions have come to include hats, belts, shirts and even baby items , all bearing the fleur de lis. As with the jewelry, designers have created many different and attractive styles. Foil and print shirts have recently become more popular as customers like the diversity of the designs. Studs and rhinestones are often added to the apparel to make the styles more and more unique. Celebrities have even been seen wearing fleur de lis fashion in recent months.

Since this trendy fashion has become so popular, most stores offer a variety of sizes in fleur de lis clothing, so that everyone can enjoy the trend. From plus sizes all the way down to juniors sizes are easily found.

Enjoying fleur de lis trendy jewelry and fashion has become a hot item for everyone that loves new trends and styles. The inexpensive prices have made this fashion statement an affordable way to copy the celebrity look. Don’t be left out of this new style, get your fleur de lis jewelry and fashion today and a great look to your wadrobe.

My Grandmother Nola (aged 19) 1931 on the eve of her engagement, at Luna Park Melbourne, Australia.
She lived to 97 and I never saw her wear pants ever!

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Runway, backstage, and front-row footage from the New York show.

Designer clothing has been around for decades and it is likely that we will see further developments in the future in terms of designer clothing.
The fashion industry is constantly changing, and with even the current trends at the moment changing, it is hard to predict exactly what we may see in the future. There are many directions that the current trend could take over the coming weeks, and then after that it will break off into further directions. What we do know is that the shape of the fashion industry is in the hands of those who choose new fashions. Fashion designers are always looking for new ways to improve and expand the current trends and designs, and as a result we are starting to see a huge range of ideas entering the field.

If we look at the past, fashion did not used to be a huge factor in our everyday lives, we did not see clothes as something to show off, there was simply a fine line between the rich and the poor. Over the years it changed and it developed and fashion started to become a significant factor when it came to clothing and accessories. The sixties was a notable decade for fashion; with so much going on it showed promise for the future of fashion. Of course, there were good years, and there were bad years, but they were the essential building blocks to what we see today.

But what can we expect in the future? There are many possible outcomes that we may see. There are already many fashion trends in the space of a year, just imagine if the amount of fashion trends were to increase. This would mean that it would be changing faster than it already is, this would mean that a lot more profit would be made for fashion designers, however, this could be overruled considering the overall choice that there currently is. Do not forget that the future could hold many new potential fashion designers also, which means that for the customers there could me much more choice in terms of brand. This could in fact cause a drop in prices across competitors for the sake of more sales and profits. Unfortunately the fashion industry does seem to be very profit focused and this could develop into a problem if we do not act. Prices could soar and many of us could be non-the wiser and wasting away our money on fashions that may not last even a month. There are many potential high points and many potential low points, but as of yet we can only speculate.

Overall the fashion industry is in store for many changes in the future to come, the sheer rate of change in this industry just shows how different it could be in the years to come. We could see a huge increase in fashion trends in the space of a year. There are many possible outcomes based on the many directions the fashion industry is taking, but as of now we can only speculate, as only time will tell.

Each season, fashion will has its main color, women express their personality through color, and the world become colorful with women.

As one kind of jewelry for women, the status of ladies watch has become more and more important and outstanding, which has gradually grown up to a leading color in every season. So, if you want to upgrade to a trend-spotter, it time to control the fashion colors of times, so that you could impress your fashion personality to the outside every minute.

Radar Silver Diamond Stars Pink Ceramic Series Lady Watch

As many as 248 white diamonds, high-tech ceramic material, luxury wearing feelings as light as a feather, elegant pink bucket watchcase, all making the silver diamond stars series Swiss Radar Watch become so distinguished and famous.

Forever to lead the fashion trend, the 2008 New Year present of Swiss Radar Watch – the 1001 series of Radar silver diamonds stars watch could giving you 1001 dreams! Allow this new launched ladies wristwatch to arouse all women’s dreams for love.

The night pink ceramic series Silver Diamonds Star 1001 series Radar watch just like thousands of glinting ice crystals flowers, with pink appearance, not only sentimental and romantic, but also reflects the inner calm and satisfaction.

Surrounded with genuine diamonds, the classic black ceramic, white ceramic and pink ceramic of the watch emits brilliant beauty and splendour, which could help you to achieve your desire of showing your beauty perfectly.

Chanel Camellia Series Lady Watch


At the edge of 18K platinum watchcase 6 flower petals formed into a cute camellia shape, and on each petals there’s enchased with rubies and diamonds with color from deep to shallow. 4 gems are enchased on the pink pearl shell dial plate, which echoed with the pink brocade watch strap.

With itself owned connotations of gentleness, charming characters, pink is be regarded as the most feminine color all along, especially in the, especially in the spring with pinkening peach blossoms and greening willows, a pink trimming on the wrist will produce a special kind of harmonious beauty that keeping with the occasion.

This is our Uncle Matt circa 1925 in Hannibal, Missouri. After school baseball game. Uncle Matt is the one with the shiner. Love those socks!

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