One of Montreal fashion design so waited event

As summer is coming to an end , festivals keeps the city alive, while we still have the sun out .

Festival Mode & Design has been a successful event, where a lot has happened.

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In the meantime you guys all have a great Sunday!

Your dearest
-T.

Photographer du jour

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY: RAYMOND CROFT

THE PHOTOGRAPHER HIMSELF

Shooting between New York and New Jersey, this talented photographer doesn't lose any minutes to have his photographs speak to us. Described more as a high editorial fashion look, from portrait to runaway and celebreties, 

his work is circulating all around the world.

And let me tell you this: his style and dedication is being well seen.

So get to know him better through the interview!

Hello how are you doing ? So I am seeing you are a multi tasker, by being a photographer , designer and a director how did you start all of this? And how do you manage your time ? 

Honestly, I've always had a love for the arts in general, all the types. So literally I picked up the equipment one day and it all went from there. In terms of managing my time, I have to really be organized and efficient with my time and scheduling. Since I juggle so much, I don't really have to much room to not use my time wisely.

PHOTOGRAPHER: RAYMOND CROFT

As a fashion photographer how do you get inspired? 

I look for everything to inspire me; books, movies, newspapers, paintings, you name it I look at it. Looking at all types of mediums for inspiration and ideas in my opinion opens your eyes, you tend to start to look at things from several perspectives. It gives your work some depth and what ultimately will make it unique from others.

Who are the photographers that inspire you and why? 

One of my favorite photographers would have to be Helmut Newton, his work was iconic, and definitely gives me a lot of inspiration through his use of emotion. 

Are you mainly focused into fashion or other types such as portrait, buildings?

I am mainly focused into fashion photography with a blend of portraiture and lifestyle. However, I can always appreciate beautiful landscape photography and all others at that.

 

PHOTOGRPAHER: RAYMOND CROFT

KAT GRAHAM (SINGER) PHOTOGRAPHER RAYMOND CROFT

Where do you mainly work and do take photos at different destinations?

I mainly work in New York, and sometimes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. And yes, I take photos at several different locations and I'm always on the hunt for new and fresh ones. The last thing you want as a photographer is for people to be aware of your locations after a while, always keep them guessing.

Any upcoming projects ?

Yes, I some dope upcoming collaborations with several magazines and model agencies in the near future for you guys.

FASHION SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER: RAYMOND CROFT

As a professional photographer do you find it harder to find a clientele now that Instagram is using tons of editing tools ? Does it make harder to find people ?

 Actually it's been the exact opposite, Instagram and social media in general has really gave the new wave of photographers and artists an outlet to show their work. In past times, there were a lot of great artists who no one really knew about, nowadays, everyone has the fair chance of showcasing their talent, it really is a blessing to say the least.

Any tips to anyone who would like to follow your path? (just like me!)
What would be your best advice ?

What I usually tell anyone that asks me advice or how I have gotten to where I'm at is that I don't care, and I repeat, I don't care how good you think you are, how good you've been doing or how good other people think you are. You can always be better, so as long as you have that mindset to strive to continue to improve at all times, their will never be a reason why you don't succeed in your dreams.

For all of you who are interested into his photography, do take a look at this link below.

I myself got blown away!

...............................................www.raymondcroft.com................................................................................

Fall Trend with Michael Kors runaway looks 2013

And so Fashion week it is for fall

It's all over the news, websites, tv, pictures and word to mouth, Michael Kors is everywhere !

Clothes going more for bright vivid colors that still shine through those cloudy days.

A beautiful electric blue having a great impact on the stage made those models stand out great.

This is my favorite color of all times since always and let me tell you guys: Blue will NEVER disapoint you! Wether it's a skirt, dress or a jacket, blending it with a basic black color, is a perfect much to make this shade appearing under the lights of the fashion show.

Military prints never fails, so unisex and within those last few years still in the trend business. Paired up with a a black ornament such as the black belt to give this woman a meaning to her body, by giving her a great shape is exaclty what's needed. On top of it those shoes and leather bag that accessorize the whole look make it more outstanding! It' simply a combo of a classy & street look.

A bedazzled dress that caught my eyes right on the spot, it's an "all eyes on her type of thing" look. A black gown attached to it makes it more creative , Don't you think?

 

 The Runaway inspirational look to celebrities such as 

Kerry Washington

 

Attending those runaways fall shows makes me want to go to the one in New York Next year so hopefully!

(google photos credit)

Wishing you all a great fall dressing up season !

-T.

Into the bold prints

GOING BOLD?

As the 19th century approached, Paul Poiret gave fashion a new dimension with the bold prints and bright oriental colors. Way back then some of the prints were worn during the World War II with bright colors and multiple patterns through the 1950's.

As the fashion designer said once: "My prints are ornamental designs worked  in continuous motion; how ever there are placed there is rythm".

Later in the 1960's, the young generation adopted this kind of look. You could see loud floral and colored stripes and other sorts of prints.

Let's not forget by the end of the decade the hippie movement had a huge impact into this kind of dressing code. Going from graphic patterns and tie-dye. Christian Lacroix immersed in it. A lot of fashion designers has been influenced by runaways shows but most all in the streets.

Spring is ideal for this type dressing so go for it!

-T.

Black and white prints

BLACK AND WHITE OR WHITE AND BLACK?

Good morning all of you. First of all I want to wish you all a great Spring. One of my favorite season of the year.

You just have this nice weather, you feel the warm breeze and see more colors coming along the way how can you say no to that?

For example the way India celebrate it is through colors by throwing themselves bright  powder shades. It is called Holi by welcoming this new time of the year.

In this case, the mix of black and white prints seen in so many stores are found pretty much everywhere.

Easy access , not hard to find and suits all ages and never gets out of style.

(google)

Always gives that classy and elegant look. Many fashion designers are going for it, among them,

Marc Jacob and more.

Haven't hibernate enough this whole winter? We sure have time to do some cleaning in the closet.

Find the right style that will suit, your personality and your look and make it happen!

-Tania T.

The Minnie Mouse icon

This season, the press is mentioning it, talking about it, it's all over. I am talking about the "Minnie Mouse wanna be".

This is an homage to the world wide known icon. Many designers stepped up by creating different pieces related to the Disney face.

Here is a list of the designers:

-Giles

-Michael Van der Ham

-Richard Nicole

-Piers Akinson

-Bunney

-Husam El Odeh

in collaboration with

-Luke Hersheson

-Katie Hillier

-Lulu Guinesss

-Tatty Devine

-Terry de Havilland

Minnie was born in the 1920's precisely 1928. Her look inspired many of us. Her bow, her polka dots and graphic colors is found everywhere and for all ages (hair style included!) 

There was a fashion show in London called :

"The Minnie Mouse must-haves". The purpose of that show was to collect the money for a program named Bazaar fashion art foundation.

Gerlan Jeans New York fashion week Spring/Summer 2013

I, myself own a Minnie mouse sweater and I feel like all my childhood memories are coming back!

I've always been a Minnie Mouse fan and will always be!

MUSIC

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