Heinrich Dinkelacker-Shoepassion SS18 Press Preview

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Heinrich Dinkelacker-Shoepassion SS18 Press Preview

Just because it’s not yet New York Fashion Week doesn’t mean you can’t catch a glimpse of new styles on the the horizon.

Fashionistas are invited to attend the Heinrich Dinkelacker-Shoepassion SS18 Press Preview on November 29th from 9am to 5pm at 1HOTEL Central Park, 1414 Sixth Avenue, Second Floor, Meadow Room.

How to Attend

RSVP: paul@atelierpr.com

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Designers: Apply for a FREE NYFW Show!

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OPEN CALL: 2018 PARSONS x FLYING SOLO COMPETITION

Industry fashion hub Flying Solo has announced its open call for 2018 Parsons X Flying Solo NYFW Competition. This ongoing award grants young designers with vital resources they need to grow.

The panelist will include Flying Solo founder Elizabeth Solomenia, Parsons faculty members and industry experts, who will review all applications and select a winner based on uniqueness, creativity, industry standards and how well the collection compliments Flying Solo’s well-established aesthetic.

The award is offered to one selected designer who be exposed to the industry first hand, receiving a no-fee New York Fashion Week show and 3-months of dedicated retail space in their flagship store, located at 434 W.Broadway St in the heart of SoHo, NYC.

The award is offered to one selected designer

The deadline to apply is December 31st 2017 and winner will be announced on January 7th 2018.

FOR REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PLEASE CLICK HERE

FLYING SOLO is an innovative fashion hub and platform created and operated by a selection of global talented, independent designers. The community was built to close the gap between designers and consumers. Through our curated retail store and fashion showroom, located in the heart of SOHO, NYC – Flying Solo provides designers with the appropriate resources to flourish in such a demanding industry.

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FWO

Edward Enninful’s “Statement” December Issue of British Vogue

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British Vogue Gets its Makeover

In April of this year, British Vogue appointed Edward Enninful — former fashion director of I-D magazine — editor-in-chief.

Finally, his first issue as editor-in-chief has hit newsstands. The December issue sees model and activist Adwoa Aboah as cover girl, which is her first British Vogue cover to date.

Enninful penned an editor’s letter describing his longstanding relationship with fashion and how the landscape of Britain is changing; the argument being that Vogue should evolve along with it. No longer can the iconic fashion magazine be just about designer editorials; it has to be more than that.

No longer can the iconic fashion magazine be just designer editorials

The pared back and elegant cover demonstrated the art of simplicity, seeing Aboah showcase her stunning features in a sultry portrait shot by Steven Meisel. Aboah’s beauty was highlighted with a wash of metallic blue eyeshadow, a glossy red lip, and a silk dress from Marc Jacobs.

The bold statement that British Vogue will focus on fashion as well as art, culture, and politics was apparent in the content commissioned throughout the issue. Critically acclaimed British writer Zadie Smith writes a feature about the Queen; Salman Rushdie shares his experience celebrating Christmas in a multi-faith family household; and the legendary Naomi Campbell sits down and interviews the London Mayor Sadiq Khan on his rise to the top.

Other British stars featured in the issue include Victoria Beckham, Skepta, Grace Coddington, and Jourdan Dunn, to name a few.

The December issue marks a new chapter for British Vogue, one that celebrates British talent but also one that wants to have an even greater impact on the world, and not just the fashion industry.

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Dolce & Gabbana Gives Harrods a Festive Makeover

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A Look at Harrods’ First-Ever Catwalk Show

The sun on a London night might seem like an impossible dream. However, Stefano Gabbana and Alberto Dolce certainly brought some dazzle to Harrods this week with their “The Sun in a London Night” catwalk show.

Ahead of the festive season (and still a bit away from London Fashion Week), iconic fashion duo Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) have set up an Italian Christmas market in the British luxury superstore Harrods.

This feast for the eyes (if not the bank account) includes a Sicilian puppet theatre window display, numerous stalls offering branded iPhone covers, t-shirts, and other stocking stuffers, as well as an exclusive women and menswear collection.

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The collection drew inspiration from a number of different influences throughout D&G’s history from black lace and floral detail to elegant, cascading ball gowns. Naturally every womenswear look was finished off with a statement floral headpiece, because why not?

The designs were showcased by a number of young aristocrats and Instagram stars who took to the food hall in Harrods’ first-ever catwalk show. A particular favourite was a jumper with a cartoon version of the designers emblazoned with the phrase “#D&G love London.” And with the frenzy of fans and stars taking to social media to snap a selfie and Tweet amongst the festive atmosphere, clearly London loves D&G too.

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In the lead up to the holidays, D&G are clearly getting into the spirit by offering some great gift inspiration for all tastes and a chance to get together and enjoy some Sicilian carretti in all their glory.

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FWO

GÓSN: Emerging Label to Watch

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Living the Dream: Interview with Emerging Designer Taylor Goson

Taylor Goson had been staring at a computer screen all day in corporate America when he decided he needed a change. One morning, two years ago, he woke up and decided to quit his job and pursue fashion. So he sold his car and moved to New York City. Then he partnered up with Thaddeus Gurley. GÓSN was born.

GÓSN is driven by “Japanese-inspired utilitarianism for the modern man.” This February, you’ll be able to see their collections on the NYFW runway.

 
GÓSN

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Q: How did you get your start in the fashion industry?

Taylor: I’ve always been around my friends, who own successful clothing companies. They would invite me to trade shows and I would get to see all the behind-the-scenes. I really wanted to get more involved.

Thaddeus: To be quite honest it’s been a part of my life for as long as I could dress myself — from moments watching my parents dress for a night out, to the friends I had growing up. I always knew I wanted to be in fashion; I just wasn’t sure where I would fit in.

I always knew I wanted to be in fashion

Q: When did you first realize you had a desire to design?

Taylor: A few years back I used to collect old military garments and would deconstruct them to make them more of my own. I started selling some of them to my friends, but I ended up just keeping most of them for myself.

I used to deconstruct old military garments

Thaddeus: LOL, I remember in high school we had an elective called “home economics.” This is where I feel I fell in love with being able to sew. The simple fact that I could design and make something out of nothing fascinated me.

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Taylor Goson

Q: Where do you get most of your inspiration?
 
Taylor: Most of my inspiration comes from Japanese culture. Taking utilitarian style garments and adding intricate detail to make them my own, and unique.

Most of my inspiration comes from Japanese culture

Thaddeus: I can draw inspiration from anywhere, whether it is the culture I am in, or a music I listen oo. However, I really like to pull from architecture. I like to imagine what the structure would look like as a garment.

I really like to pull from architecture

Q: Who would you say most influenced you?
 
Taylor: By far, I would say my friends over at Saga Outerwear and Jiberish. They are all good friends of mine, and I watched them grow over the years and would celebrate their success.

Thaddeus: The average person, because people can be so creative without even knowing it and I believe that I am one of those people.

Q: How would you like to see your brand progress in the next 2-3 years?

Taylor: I’m definitely going to extend the line to pants and technical outerwear coats. As of now I am only doing tops. I would also love to see GÓSN in boutiques all over the world.

I would also love to see GÓSN in boutiques all over the world.

Thaddeus: In the next 2-3 years I see the brand consistently growing into a power player in the fashion industry, with a vast range of technical outerwear, pants, top, and accessories.

Q: Would you consider yourself a minimalist? And if not, how would you describe your philosophy?

Taylor: Over the years, I started to value quality over quantity. My wardrobe used to be huge, but I always stuck to my “go-to” 5-10 outfits. Now I value good quality, and no longer shop fast fashion retailers. I continue to support streetwear companies producing timeless pieces.

Now I value good quality, and no longer shop fast fashion

Thaddeus: I guess I could be labeled as a minimalist because I am a person who loves a good staple piece in a wardrobe, over having a massive wardrobe. However, I am also the person that loves to have a big wardrobe so I guess it’s a toss up. Depending on my mood.

Q: If you can do a collaboration with any brand which would it be?

Taylor: I would love to collaborate with one of my favorite brands Maharishi. I would also love to do a collaboration with tattoo artist Koji Ichimaru.

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FWO

Manhattan Vintage Show Celebrates Gemma Kahng

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Manhattan Vintage Show

Say hello to vintage Balenciaga, Dior, and more at the Manhattan Vintage Show, the oldest and largest vintage apparel and accessories shopping event in the country.

The premier show made its grand return to the Metropolitan Pavillion last month with more than 80 top vintage vendors from around the world selling their collections. I was there to see all of the goods in person and had the chance to catch up with the vendors behind Vintagelemonde, Another Man’s Treasure, E. Foxe Harrell and Natalie Como Vintage.

Gemma KahngOne of the highlights of the show was a special shoppable exhibit featuring the early work of ’90s designer Gemma Kahng. Known for her power suits, sleek dresses, and tailored jackets, Kahng’s work was featured in top magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and on A-Listers like Madonna and Sharon Stone.

“We always try to spotlight, in our exhibits, a designer or an idea that is relevant to the upcoming fashion season,” says Manhattan Vintage Show owner David Ornstein. “For Fall 2017 we’re seeing an array of powerful colors, broad shoulders, and fitted jackets. This brought to mind Gemma Kahng. With defined shoulders, fitted jackets, fun bold colors and signature jewelry like buttons, her work in the early ’90s quickly graced the covers of magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair. Her jackets are as iconic today as they were then, and demand attention season after season, year after year.”

The show spans the decades from the 1900s to the 1990s with one-of-a-kind pieces that inspire today’s current trends, and is surely one not to be missed.

The next show will take place Feb. 2-3, 2018, right before New York Fashion Week. (You can see it on the official NYFW schedule, as well.)

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FWO

Infallible Beauty: Costume Institute’s Spring 2018 Exhibition at The Met

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The Met Will Present Fashion and the Catholic Imagination

Costume Institute Benefit on May 7 with Co-Chairs Amal Clooney, Rihanna, Donatella Versace, and Anna Wintour, and Honorary Chairs Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman

It was the legalization of Christianity by the Roman Emperor Constantine I (you can find him on IG @constan … oh, wait) that paved the way for the creation of the Catholic Church. So it’s possibly no surprise that the church took on so much of the pageantry of the Roman Empire itself.

It takes the special forward-backward looking vision of the Met to recognize that beautiful pageantry as an art form in its own right: influencing two millennia of artists with what is possibly the Western World’s most recognizable iconography.

The installation, to be presented at The Met Fifth Avenue in both the medieval galleries and the Anna Wintour Costume Center, will also, of course, be in conjunction with another star-studded Met Gala.

The exhibition will be called Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, on view from May 10 through October 8, 2018 (preceded on May 7 by The Costume Institute Benefit).

The show will also occupy The Met Cloisters, creating a trio of distinct gallery locations. The thematic exhibition will feature a dialogue between fashion and masterworks of religious art in The Met collection to examine fashion’s ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism. A group of papal robes and accessories from the Vatican will travel to the United States to serve as the cornerstone of the exhibition, highlighting the enduring influence of liturgical vestments on designers.

A group of papal robes and accessories from the Vatican will travel to the United States

The exhibition is made possible by Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman, and Versace.

Additional support is provided by Condé Nast.

“The Catholic imagination is rooted in and sustained by artistic practice, and fashion’s embrace of sacred images, objects, and customs continues the ever-evolving relationship between art and religion,” said Daniel H. Weiss, President and CEO of The Met. “The Museum’s collection of religious art, in combination with the architecture of the medieval galleries and The Cloisters, provides the perfect context for these remarkable fashions.”

The Catholic imagination is rooted in and sustained by artistic practice, said Daniel H. Weiss

In celebration of the opening, the Museum’s Costume Institute Benefit, also known as The Met Gala, will take place on Monday, May 7, 2018. The evening’s co-chairs will be Amal Clooney, Rihanna, Donatella Versace, and Anna Wintour. Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman will serve as Honorary Chairs. The event is The Costume Institute’s main source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, and capital improvements.

“Fashion and religion have long been intertwined, mutually inspiring and informing one another,” said Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute. “Although this relationship has been complex and sometimes contested, it has produced some of the most inventive and innovative creations in the history of fashion.”

Exhibition Overview

The exhibition will feature approximately 50 ecclesiastical masterworks from the Sistine Chapel sacristy, many of which have never been seen outside the Vatican. These will be on view in the Anna Wintour Costume Center galleries and will include papal vestments and accessories, such as rings and tiaras, from the 18th to the early 21st century, encompassing more than 15 papacies. The last time the Vatican sent a loan of this magnitude to The Met was in 1983, for The Vatican Collections exhibition, which is the Museum’s third most-visited show.

In addition, approximately 150 ensembles, primarily womenswear, from the early 20th century to the present will be shown in the medieval galleries and The Met Cloisters alongside religious art from The Met collection, providing an interpretative context for fashion’s engagement with Catholicism. The presentation situates these designs within the broader context of religious artistic production to analyze their connection to the historiography of material Christianity and their contribution to the perceptual construction of the Catholic imagination.

Designers in the exhibition will include Azzedine Alaïa, Cristobal Balenciaga, Geoffrey Beene, Marc Bohan (for House of Dior), Thom Browne, Roberto Capucci, Callot Soeurs, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Maria Grazia Chiuri (for House of Dior), Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (for Dolce & Gabbana), John Galliano (for House of Dior), Jean Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Craig Green, Madame Grès (Alix Barton), Rei Kawakubo (for Comme des Garçons), Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld (for House of Chanel), Jeanne Lanvin, Shaun Leane, Claire McCardell, Laura and Kate Mulleavy (for Rodarte), Thierry Mugler, Norman Norell, Guo Pei, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli (for Valentino), Pierpaolo Piccioli (for Valentino), Elsa Schiaparelli, Raf Simons (for his own label and House of Dior), Riccardo Tisci (for Givenchy), Jun Takahashi (for Undercover), Isabel Toledo, Philip Treacy, Donatella Versace (for Versace), Gianni Versace, Valentina, A.F. Vandevorst, Madeleine Vionnet, and Vivienne Westwood.

Exhibition Credits

The exhibition—a collaboration between The Costume Institute and the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters—is organized by Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, working together with colleagues in The Met’s Medieval department: C. Griffith Mann, Michel David-Weill Curator in Charge of the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters; Barbara Drake Boehm, Paul and Jill Ruddock Senior Curator for The Met Cloisters; Helen C. Evans, Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator of Byzantine Art; and Melanie Holcomb, Curator.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), the interdisciplinary architecture and design firm, will create the exhibition design with The Met’s Design Department. Raul Avila will produce the gala décor, which he has done since 2007.

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A publication by Andrew Bolton will accompany the exhibition and will include texts by authors David Morgan and David Tracy in addition to new photography by Katerina Jebb. It will be published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press.

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Main image: El Greco, Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara, ca. 1600, oil on canvas; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929 (29.100.5); Image © Metropolitan Museum of Art

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2017 UK Fashion Awards Nominations Celebrate Diversity

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2017 UK Fashion Awards Nominations Celebrate Diversity

The nominees for the 2017 UK Fashion Awards (formerly known as the British Fashion Awards) were announced last week and the results indicated a significant and welcome shift in the world of fashion toward outspokenness, individuality and diversity.

Among those nominated for model of the year is 16 year old Kaia Gerber (daughter of supermodel icon Cindy Crawford), featured on nearly every runway in fashion week’s Spring/Summer 18 lineup, firmly cementing a promising modeling career. Winnie Harlow, who famously suffers from vitiligo — proving confidence has nothing to do with skin and everything to do with loving yourself — was also nominated. They’re up against the famously fashionable sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid who are also up for the award.

However, critics have cited Adwoa Aboah as a potential favourite to win. The outspoken model and activist founded Gurls Talk, a platform for girls to share their experiences and help empower others.

Following on with the theme of female empowerment, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri — who made revolutionary women a key theme to her collection for Dior with her “Everybody should be a feminist” tee — is nominated for designer of the year alongside Raf Simons and Alessandro Michele.

Also, with her ability to combine music and fashion seamlessly, Rihanna’s Fenty by Puma received a nomination for the urban luxe brand category, along with Off-White and Supreme.

Following the Spring/Summer 2018 collections, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour said: “I think that any media company today has a responsibility to reflect the world that we are all living in. That is about diversity of sexuality, it’s about diversity of race, it’s about diversity of belief.” It seems that the UK Fashion Awards nominees reflect that important change.

The award winners will be announced on the 4th of December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which promises to be a star-studded affair. The awards themselves are voted on by 2,000 key fashion industry players across the globe, who work in areas ranging from photography to set design.

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FWO

The Royal Gala : Where the Royals and VIPs Shine

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(Main photo: Sheikha Hend with Queen Zaynab of Nigeria)

Stars Come Out for The Royal Gala

Everybody who’s anybody graced this year’s edition of The Royal Gala held at the Palazzo Versace under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi.

The annual event is part of Sheikha Hend’s ongoing advocacy to expose the UAE to international fashion while at the same time promoting UAE fashion to the rest of the world.

Out of hundreds who expressed their desire to join, The Royal Gala team had to narrow it down to a stunning lineup of 10 designers from all over the world — Spain, Italy, India, and Iran, among others.

Sheikha Hend with Italian Designer Antonio Croce
Sheikha Hend with Italian Designer Antonio Croce

The by-invitation-only event was graced by royalties from all over the world, including Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain etc. Consuls and ambassadors of different countries were also in attendance as well as top fashion influencers and social media personalities. It was such a feast for the eyes that social media coverage of the event was trending even after the days that followed in Snapchat and Instagram. The evening was capped with a sumptuous dinner prepared especially for the gala after which Sheikha Hend went up the stage for a thank you speech to those who participated, to those who attended and to those who supported and continuously supporting the most fashionable event of the year, The Royal Gala.

The by-invitation-only event was graced by royalties from all over the world,

Here’s a recap of the designers who showed their designers at the event.

 
Marwa Rabah

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Born and raised in Lebanon, enchanted by fashion and tailored elegance, Marwa Rabah magnifies femininity, working with fine materials and delicate embroideries of outstanding quality. She builds her fairytale creations using unique designs and precious resources. Her specialty is the fluidity of the dresses that enhance the lady’s figure.

 
Emmanuel Haute Couture

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Emmanuel Haute Couture’s collections are the expression of timeless elegance and sensuality, a signature to which the brand is very loyal. The designer’s obsession for perfection applies to the tiniest details; each garment is the result of dedication and couture craftsmanship. Opulent materials and delicate embellishments are instruments of choice for each creation. Today, the atelier continues to showcase collections known for feminine detailing, elegant silhouette and modern approach to make women look and feel beautiful.

 
Junne Couture

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Junne Couture is for women with an individual and bold taste for fashion, and a taste for unique style. A combination of fusion-wear and glamour, every season Junne creates a blend of extravagance with femininity, ensuring your look is your own style story.

 
R2 Abayas

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The Saudi Arabian designer made some very modern, almost avant-garde twists to her abaya collection.

 
Cilvana Designs

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Designer Supriya Sirha of Cilvana Designs treats every garment as a piece of art. Minute attention has been paid to the fabric chosen, the colours, the styling, the fit and most of all the personality of each piece which makes it become one with you. Her aim while creating a garment is to make everyone look beautiful, without the slightest compromise – ensuring that there is only one point of emphasis in every garment. She defines her design philosophy using three adjectives — clarity, wearability and most of all versatility.

 
Glamour Hunter

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This Spanish design house is the definition of high fashion that mastered the art of creating luxury dresses. Textured, romantic and incredibly unique, the Glamour Hunter collections celebrate the feminine figure in a sophisticated and elegant way.

 
Pilar del Campo

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Spanish design house Pilar del Campo is not only dedicated to her craft of design but to creating in a unique style. Pilar del Campo SS18 collection, entitled “Nouveau,” is designed for the day-to-day of women who look to the future, allowing them to reflect the complexity, style and elegance.

 
House of Hend

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House of Hend is a poetic expression of creativity from Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi. Feminine silhouettes, intricate embroidery and delicate details play the key role in the fashion house, which is a combination of East and West- with a chic, royal flair.

 
Antonio Croce

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A garden immersed in the heart of Mediterranean Italy inspired the Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Sinewy shapes and light fabrics underlined feminine bodies that match the softness of the over jackets and the grit of the leather jackets. “Tropical Garden” and “Spring Flower” are the two prints that represent spring, in which bold colors like pepper and burnt orange blended with the more neutral white, black and medieval blue.

 
House of Makta

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House of Makta’s designs are elegant and timeless. Their style speaks classic chic, with a hand-made custom design which features delicate details that inspire each gown to be beautiful.

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Fashion-Forward Avatars and the Virtual Reality Experience

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Oculus is one of the biggest producers of virtual reality equipment. They have been developing the technology for years now, and with that has come a lot of potential for various industries. One of their latest announcements is that the Oculus network is going to start letting people represent themselves with customized avatars, or a digital representation of themselves.

Oculus avatars are officially out but they haven’t been noticed by too many people yet. That is because they were released amid other big announcements such as the new Touch controllers. Those who have found the avatar feature have found it quite nice.

Instead of trying to create photorealistic avatars, Oculus has decided to aim for digitalized recreations of people. By not trying to be photorealistic you actually achieve a much more connectable avatar. Photorealism can appear creepy and hard to connect to because it feels fake. Just because the avatars displayed on Oculus aren’t photorealistic, those who have used them say they are easy to connect to. Some people say that the avatars represent people so well that you can recognize their owners in the real world.

Digital avatars in the Oculus world are outlines of people who glow one of a multitude of colors. Everything from the hands to the head can be detailed to look in the form that you want. When you interact with items in the Oculus platform, the body that you customize is represented. For example, when you move your controllers to look at your hands, your digital hands appear in the color that you have chosen.

Everything from your shape to your clothing and accessories is customizable. Styling your hair can even be done regularly to change your design based on your personality.

More and more of the Oculus programs plan to integrate avatars into the applications. Right now there are only a number of programs that utilize the avatars. But within a week of the release of these avatars two programs added support. What a lot of people are looking forward to is the rollout of Oculus rooms where people can host friends and strangers in their own virtual houses. The digital avatar will be your representation in this digital world.

Adding avatars to Oculus was only a matter of time; it is a logical step in the development of a virtual reality fashion experience. However, it does more than just make progress in the digital world, it opens the door to many other changes in the digital world.

What a lot of people are looking forward to, is the addition of fashion and other designer aspects for Oculus. This will allow you to have a virtual self where you can try out whatever you want. A virtual you, powered by Oculus, will allow you to have a style based around what you want … not just what you can afford in the real world.

A virtual you, powered by Oculus, will allow you to have a style based around what you want.

These styles that you try on aren’t limited to digital world. Fashion designers and retailers can take their wares to the digital world where you can try out various real life designs. What designers want is the ability for people to try out their fashion items and be able to order them based on whether or not they like them.

Fashion isn’t the only industry that is looking to display their products in the virtual world. The automotive industry is already working with the virtual reality platform to display their cars and allow virtual walkthroughs. Audi utilized the Samsung VR headset to allow tours of their cars. Volvo did the same with Microsoft HoloLens.

Virtual avatars are the next step in enhancing the virtual reality experience and it has arrived. It may even play a part in the Virtual Reality Fashion Week being developed by RNWY VR. By implementing avatars the tech world is adding the ability for people to feel truly represented by a image of themselves. Or what they want to look like.

Keeping an eye on the virtual reality industry is a must for anyone who is interested in the possibilities that exist. The virtual reality experience has a lot to offer for many different industries. Markets like the fashion industry have so much opportunity, and avatars are about to start being available to the layperson who uses Oculus and other virtual reality platforms.

Who knows? We might even see them at New York Fashion Week.

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