Sweatshops.

This blog is a difficult one to write. This is suppose to explain if I am PRO or CON sweatshops. It is hard for me to say either way really.

Sweat shops are inhumane places where people work ridiculus hours and get paid nothing basically. This inhumane situation makes it hard for me to say Pro sweatshops because I want to value human life more so than material things. I know from a business perspective it makes sesnse, but for the human rights point of view I agree. Its hard to really have an opinion because I di not live that life and I do not know this sweat shop life because I have only been exposed to what I see on TV.

Another side of what i think is that in most places where sweatshops are located are in poor economies with starving families, sex trades, and drugs so if a person has to work at a sweatshop to support one's family than so be it. I don't think americans really know what it is like to actualy do pyhsical labor and it may look disturbing seeing people doing hard pyhsical work. I don't know personally, I do not live there, so I cannot say either yay or nay.

I do believe in running a business but at the same time I support human rights but at the cost of families I would probably work in a sweatshop if that meant saving my family. Thats just my morals and values. Family is blood and I would shed it to stay with them.

Milan

The Milan Fashion Week was incredible and the best I have seen this season! I have always loved Milan's shows because of the more "art" inspired feel. I was very impressed this season to see clothes that were actually wearable more so than "just art".
Milan this season was all about the SHOES! They get higher and higher each year! I loved the gems on the shoes and I loved the angles of the heels. The colors of the clothes were vibrant and it was good to finally see colors!
The fashion in Milan was a nice change. I mostly saw "see-through" inspired clothing. I thought it was an awesome idea that most designers took the see-through concept but made it so that everyday women could actually wear it day to day. The soft and feminine look was a good change from the space age fashion that was seen in the NY and Paris fashion weeks.

Fashion Trends of the Paris Fashion Week

The Paris Fashion Week has now come to an end but this year left a dark impression! I loved every minute of it! This years show is best described as gothic mystery mixed with futuristic sci-fi gear.

The Yves St. Laurent show was one of my favorite. The show featured the models in blown out bogs that were black and covered the eyes. The models then wore sunglasses that concelled their eyes. It was definatly interesting and not what I expected.

http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee326/Bosslady_1_2008/Fashion.jpg
As far as trends I saw a couple of similarities between designers. Here are the TOP 10 Trends at the Paris Fashion Week
First: Two-toned Cocktail dresses. This was seen in the Balenciaga, Hussein Chalayan, Alexander McQueen and Chanel shows.
Second: Chunky sweater dresses at Stella McCartney
Third: Nightwear for Daywear
Fourth: Indian Influences!!
Fifth: Black booties! At all shows!
Sixth: STATEMENT TIGHTS! all patterns and especially two-toned colored tights!
Seventh: Boat Neck shirts
Eight: Skirt Suits of all colors especially BRIGHT!
Ninth: Long Skirts with long necklines.
Tenth: Egg shaped evening bags.

My Inspirations

A few key things inspire me while creating a thought of design. I am inspired by old Japanese culture, music culture, and 1940's pin up girl figures.

The Japanese culture has inspired me through the years to use its influence while designing. I love the red, black, and white color pallette that is used. I look to old photography taken in Japan. I love to be inspired by the nature of Japan as in cherry blossoms and fig trees. I love the culture of the Geisha so I try to incorporate the kimona style into anything that I design. The elegance of the geishas inspires me to create styles that support the female body ie. curves and so on.







Music is a big part of my life so I definatly make it my business to know what is happening in the music scene. Everything from plaids to chains..music from old school rock to metal music. Anything that carries a beat I want to create a design for. I keep current on current trends on the street at music venues and keep an eye on fashions sported at concerts.



My last influence I have is the 1940's. I love the red lipstick pin up hair style. The rise of the modern woman of the time inspires me. The look of being put together even through times of war inspires me to create fashion that supports this idea. To create clothing that caters to the woman's body and makes her feel confident even in times of great struggle.