Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fashion Design Business

Get a Job as a Fashion Designer or
Start Your Own
Fashion Design Business

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As a fashion designer, you will have a creative and

exciting career that many people only dream about.

Design by Louis de Gama
There are many fashion design career paths for you to

choose from. Some fashion designers work for top
houses such as Tommy Hilfiger and Chanel. Others
are employed by mass-market manufacturers of men's,
women's and children's apparel. children's

Or you could start your own fashion design business,

establishing a distinctive style and overseeing fashion

creation from initial concept to manufacturing and distribution.

In this field, there is a long history of people rising from

humble beginnings to become fashion designer stars.

  • Laura Ashley got her start as a secretary.
  • Vera Wang began designing when she became engaged at age 39 and couldn't find a suitable wedding gown for the mature first bride.
  • Ralph Lauren was born into a middle-class family who lived in the Bronx, and used to buy suits with his pocket money at age 12. He is now one of the richest and most famous fashion designers in the world.

Of course, it takes hard work, creativity, and a true passion for

fabulous designs to achieve success as a fashion designer,

but you can break into this career much more quickly and easily

Sex Up Your Space ...& Land a Man


Hello friends! I had such a blast writing this latest piece, and I hope that it makes for an enjoyable read for you too! If you like design and love sex, it's a no-brainer!

Sex Up Your Space ...& Land a Man

By Sean Yashar

Instinct Magazine, June 2010.


It’s often said that design is like sex. Decorating, on the other hand...a bit more like masturbation, because let’s face it - a complete collection of Lladró angel figurines strategically placed around your apartment is to please you and you alone. In designing a living space - a dining room, living room or a bedroom - we should be concerned with more than our own aesthetic. We should be sensitive to the needs of potential guests. When a room – let’s say the bedroom - is successfully executed and the chemistry is just right, both parties will, no doubt, experience a feeling of climactic pleasure thanks to, well, the two of you and the power of design. For the single guy looking to decorate his bachelor pad, this concern for mutual gratification becomes even more essential as he designs with his sights on landing a man.

Unfortunately, for bachelors straight and gay, decorating sins start with a fundamental misunderstanding of what constitutes sexiness in the home. In the straight world, bachelors do, in fact, still decorate their pads with the bearskin rug, the time-honored silk sheets and, devoid of concepts of size and scale, that cliché black leather sectional. For the gay bachelor, the design aesthetic can often be equally flawed. The single gay man will fall back on the generous use of decorative pillows throughout his home, the trusty “color scream” (like a color scheme but more overt and gratuitous) and the copycat approach, checking his personal style at the door for what’s absorbed from popular design magazines.

The missteps begin with defining sexy externally- as a certain texture or color. Chemistry between two individuals is a strong yet illusive feeling. Rather than focusing on the superficial in decorating, the single man’s focus may benefit from shifting to an anthropological approach in designing. A little understanding of human interaction can add playfulness and flirtation and make your home conducive to romance.

Underneath the aesthetic value of a fabulously decorated space, you are sure to find a real connection to the human condition. For me, that intersection where a beautiful piece of furniture or decorative object corresponds with our universal experiences is an arousing place that can really set the mood for intimacy. It may not be common knowledge, but sex figures into the function of nearly every object in every room of the home. The modern-day domicile, when deduced, is more or less a place to have sex, and understanding how sexuality exists within the context of your home is a surefire method for designing an attractive living space.

Size Matters
The cardinal sin in most homes is oversized furniture. In the living room, most people believe that the larger the sofa the more comfortable the space. This thinking creates a tendency toward living rooms that are disproportionate in size and scale and that, as a result, can cause an unwelcoming feeling for guests. For the single-and-ready-to-mingle man, the oversized sofa is especially hindering. Rather than a hefty, clunky couch, the aptly named loveseat is a perfect addition to a bachelor pad. It’s designed for the intimate seating of two, making it just right for flirting, canoodling… or more!

Mr. Personality
Studies show that people fall in love when doing new things and having new experiences. For the bachelor, designing with this in mind means interjecting personality. For instance, the coffee table, popularized in the 1920s, found distinction with its informal height and expansive surface perfect for exhibiting personal items. It soon became a central canvas in the home to display personal interests - unique tchotchkes collected on travels and books to express personal taste and spark conversation about new topics for host and guest.

Red Light Special
Romantic lighting does exist. Studies have found that people are perceived as more attractive and open when their pupils dilate, and throughout history women were even known to put drops of poison into their eyes to induce dilation for this very reason (do not try this at home!). Knowing this, the bachelor can easily remedy unattractive lighting and set a seductive and enticing atmosphere with the purchase of lower-watt, eco-friendly light bulbs and dimmer switches.

We Need Space
Rather than defining a room by the objects in it, give the same amount or more attention to the negative space between objects. Understanding empty space as an equal and vital part of a room will lead to a more intuitive arrangement of seating and objects, and this will result in a warmer and more comfortable place for you and your potential mate. And, as we all know, once your company gets into something more comfortable, the deal is pretty much sealed. Kara Mann, leading interior designer and member of The Vogue 100, “a group of influential decision-makers and opinion leaders known for their distinctive taste in fashion and culture,” shares her insights about the importance of space in design:

“You don’t have to fill every nook and cranny of a room with things. An edited space is like a seductive striptease, so pare it down, take it off and allow the room to be at its bare essential. If you have an architecturally significant home, avoid layering in your décor to allow the bones of a space to shine through. A beautiful Louis XVI chair or Rococo carved bench against simple architecture is like a beautiful woman who doesn’t need to wear much makeup.”

Great design sexecution is the difference between a one-night-stand and an LTR. As we explore beyond decoration, trends and cliché’s of the classic bachelor pad, we find that human desire plays an essential role in the design of the home. So put away the phallic candelabras and the other fistful of decorating indulgences and begin to understanding design in the context of human interaction. An insightful rethinking of what creates a sexy space will result in a bachelor pad that’ll be truly rockin’.

Sex Up Your Space ...& Land a Man


Hello friends! I had such a blast writing this latest piece, and I hope that it makes for an enjoyable read for you too! If you like design and love sex, it's a no-brainer!

Sex Up Your Space ...& Land a Man

By Sean Yashar

Instinct Magazine, June 2010.


It’s often said that design is like sex. Decorating, on the other hand...a bit more like masturbation, because let’s face it - a complete collection of Lladró angel figurines strategically placed around your apartment is to please you and you alone. In designing a living space - a dining room, living room or a bedroom - we should be concerned with more than our own aesthetic. We should be sensitive to the needs of potential guests. When a room – let’s say the bedroom - is successfully executed and the chemistry is just right, both parties will, no doubt, experience a feeling of climactic pleasure thanks to, well, the two of you and the power of design. For the single guy looking to decorate his bachelor pad, this concern for mutual gratification becomes even more essential as he designs with his sights on landing a man.

Unfortunately, for bachelors straight and gay, decorating sins start with a fundamental misunderstanding of what constitutes sexiness in the home. In the straight world, bachelors do, in fact, still decorate their pads with the bearskin rug, the time-honored silk sheets and, devoid of concepts of size and scale, that cliché black leather sectional. For the gay bachelor, the design aesthetic can often be equally flawed. The single gay man will fall back on the generous use of decorative pillows throughout his home, the trusty “color scream” (like a color scheme but more overt and gratuitous) and the copycat approach, checking his personal style at the door for what’s absorbed from popular design magazines.

The missteps begin with defining sexy externally- as a certain texture or color. Chemistry between two individuals is a strong yet illusive feeling. Rather than focusing on the superficial in decorating, the single man’s focus may benefit from shifting to an anthropological approach in designing. A little understanding of human interaction can add playfulness and flirtation and make your home conducive to romance.

Underneath the aesthetic value of a fabulously decorated space, you are sure to find a real connection to the human condition. For me, that intersection where a beautiful piece of furniture or decorative object corresponds with our universal experiences is an arousing place that can really set the mood for intimacy. It may not be common knowledge, but sex figures into the function of nearly every object in every room of the home. The modern-day domicile, when deduced, is more or less a place to have sex, and understanding how sexuality exists within the context of your home is a surefire method for designing an attractive living space.

Size Matters
The cardinal sin in most homes is oversized furniture. In the living room, most people believe that the larger the sofa the more comfortable the space. This thinking creates a tendency toward living rooms that are disproportionate in size and scale and that, as a result, can cause an unwelcoming feeling for guests. For the single-and-ready-to-mingle man, the oversized sofa is especially hindering. Rather than a hefty, clunky couch, the aptly named loveseat is a perfect addition to a bachelor pad. It’s designed for the intimate seating of two, making it just right for flirting, canoodling… or more!

Mr. Personality
Studies show that people fall in love when doing new things and having new experiences. For the bachelor, designing with this in mind means interjecting personality. For instance, the coffee table, popularized in the 1920s, found distinction with its informal height and expansive surface perfect for exhibiting personal items. It soon became a central canvas in the home to display personal interests - unique tchotchkes collected on travels and books to express personal taste and spark conversation about new topics for host and guest.

Red Light Special
Romantic lighting does exist. Studies have found that people are perceived as more attractive and open when their pupils dilate, and throughout history women were even known to put drops of poison into their eyes to induce dilation for this very reason (do not try this at home!). Knowing this, the bachelor can easily remedy unattractive lighting and set a seductive and enticing atmosphere with the purchase of lower-watt, eco-friendly light bulbs and dimmer switches.

We Need Space
Rather than defining a room by the objects in it, give the same amount or more attention to the negative space between objects. Understanding empty space as an equal and vital part of a room will lead to a more intuitive arrangement of seating and objects, and this will result in a warmer and more comfortable place for you and your potential mate. And, as we all know, once your company gets into something more comfortable, the deal is pretty much sealed. Kara Mann, leading interior designer and member of The Vogue 100, “a group of influential decision-makers and opinion leaders known for their distinctive taste in fashion and culture,” shares her insights about the importance of space in design:

“You don’t have to fill every nook and cranny of a room with things. An edited space is like a seductive striptease, so pare it down, take it off and allow the room to be at its bare essential. If you have an architecturally significant home, avoid layering in your décor to allow the bones of a space to shine through. A beautiful Louis XVI chair or Rococo carved bench against simple architecture is like a beautiful woman who doesn’t need to wear much makeup.”

Great design sexecution is the difference between a one-night-stand and an LTR. As we explore beyond decoration, trends and cliché’s of the classic bachelor pad, we find that human desire plays an essential role in the design of the home. So put away the phallic candelabras and the other fistful of decorating indulgences and begin to understanding design in the context of human interaction. An insightful rethinking of what creates a sexy space will result in a bachelor pad that’ll be truly rockin’.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ashkahn @ Renegade Craft Fair in LA: July 24 + 25



Images | Ashkahn.com

The 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles is July 24 + 25 @ Los Angeles State Historic Park (AKA The Cornfield, located at 1245 N Spring Street.) Always free to attend, this DIY spectacular will feature over 250 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation, free workshops and entertainment! Make sure to check out the curious work of my friend, Ashkahn ...such a talented young chap!

Ashkahn @ Renegade Craft Fair in LA: July 24 + 25



Images | Ashkahn.com

The 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles is July 24 + 25 @ Los Angeles State Historic Park (AKA The Cornfield, located at 1245 N Spring Street.) Always free to attend, this DIY spectacular will feature over 250 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation, free workshops and entertainment! Make sure to check out the curious work of my friend, Ashkahn ...such a talented young chap!

Friday, July 16, 2010

URBAN HIKE: Echo Park – This Sunday!


“Nobody walks in L.A” – Well, they do now!

The A+D museum presents URBAN HIKE: Forgotten L.A. w/ “Mike the Poet.” For my adventurers out there, come take an excursion through the cultural, historical and architectural gems of Los Angeles, with walking poem performances by your tour guide, “Mike the Poet.” The summer lineup of weekend tours includes Echo Park (7/18,) MacArthur Park (8/1) and the L.A. River (8/8) at 11AM. This is walking tour meets treasure hunt meets performance art, AKA – amazing!

This week:

Echo Park: Sunday, July 18 at 11:00 am.
Email the event organizers with questions at info@aplusd.org or call 323.932.9393

Some deets about “Mike the Poet:”

Los Angeles poet and native Mike Sonksen, aka ‘Mike The Poet’, performs his poems live and loud while providing a cultural, historical and architectural tour exploring the forgotten and hidden gems in our City of Angels. Mike is widely acclaimed for his live performances, contributions to international publications and legendary city tours with A+D Museum, Red Line and The Museum of Neon Art. Poet, journalist, historian, tour guide, and teacher, Mike is published in Citybeat, O.C. Weekly, New Angeles, L.A. Weekly & many others. A third generation L.A. native, Mike graduated from UCLA in 1997. His book I AM ALIVE IN LOS ANGELES! has been added to the curriculum of several universities and receives rave reviews.

URBAN HIKE: Echo Park – This Sunday!


“Nobody walks in L.A” – Well, they do now!

The A+D museum presents URBAN HIKE: Forgotten L.A. w/ “Mike the Poet.” For my adventurers out there, come take an excursion through the cultural, historical and architectural gems of Los Angeles, with walking poem performances by your tour guide, “Mike the Poet.” The summer lineup of weekend tours includes Echo Park (7/18,) MacArthur Park (8/1) and the L.A. River (8/8) at 11AM. This is walking tour meets treasure hunt meets performance art, AKA – amazing!

This week:

Echo Park: Sunday, July 18 at 11:00 am.
Email the event organizers with questions at info@aplusd.org or call 323.932.9393

Some deets about “Mike the Poet:”

Los Angeles poet and native Mike Sonksen, aka ‘Mike The Poet’, performs his poems live and loud while providing a cultural, historical and architectural tour exploring the forgotten and hidden gems in our City of Angels. Mike is widely acclaimed for his live performances, contributions to international publications and legendary city tours with A+D Museum, Red Line and The Museum of Neon Art. Poet, journalist, historian, tour guide, and teacher, Mike is published in Citybeat, O.C. Weekly, New Angeles, L.A. Weekly & many others. A third generation L.A. native, Mike graduated from UCLA in 1997. His book I AM ALIVE IN LOS ANGELES! has been added to the curriculum of several universities and receives rave reviews.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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Fashion Jewelry necklace design collection

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Fashion Jewelry necklace and ear rings

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Friday, July 2, 2010

Gold Awards for Fashion and beauty

Gold Award Environmental Portrait
Gold Award Environmental Portrait
Gold Award Fashion & Beauty

Gold Award Fashion & Beauty

Gold Award Bridal Portraiture

Gold Award Bridal Portraiture

Gold Award Contemporary Portrait

Gold Award Contemporary Portrait

Gold Award Contemporary Portrait

Gold Award Contemporary Portrait

Gold Award Contemporary Weddings

Gold Award Contemporary Weddings

MPA Southwest 1st Commercial

MPA Southwest 1st Commercial

MPA South west 1st Monochrome

MPA South west 1st Monochrome

MPA Southwest 1st Open Print

MPA Southwest 1st Open Print

MPA Southwest 1st Wedding

MPA Southwest 1st Wedding

Thursday, July 1, 2010

A+D Presents COME IN! A Spatial Intervention. Kick-Off Event, July 14th


The Architecture + Design Museum of Los Angeles is pleased to present, COME IN! A Spatial Intervention, July 14 - August 30.
A+D has invited some of Los Angeles’ freshest talents to intervene in our galleries. Up and coming designers from various disciplines will create installations with A+D Museum as their canvas. The exhibition will continually transform as the works are in progress, organically morphing and expanding to offer museum visitors a new experience from day-to-day. On July 14, from 6-9PM, A+D will host an A+D Members Only evening to celebrate the intervention kick-off and give members a chance to meet and greet with the participants. On August 11, from 6-9PM, A+D will host THEY CAME! - a culmination party to celebrate the completed works. The interventions will remain on view through August 30.

In addition to the installations, a pop-up shop will offer limited edition works and items for sale from COME IN! participants.

COME IN! Participants include:

Graphic Design
Ashkahn Shahparnia
Alia Penner
Brian Gossett
DKNG Studios

Architecture
B+U
Design Bitches
Heyday Partnership
Layer
LOC llc Architects
Oyler Wu Collaborative

Clothing Design
Filius

Jewelry Design
ShadowPlay Collection

Film
Evan Mather

Installation Artists
Travis Frankel/Daniel Lehrer


About A+D Museum
Architecture + Design Museum Los Angeles is the only museum in southern California focused exclusively on progressive architecture, design, and urbanism. A+D opened in January 2001 in the Bradbury Building. Since then it has provided a forum for these contemporary issues that shape our city and the greater region. A+D Museum’s innovative programming encourages fresh thinking among a broad and inclusive audience of design professionals, students of all ages and the general public. A+D hosts shows that would not take place at any other venue in southern California. As a new and vital institution, A+D museum has been nimble and resourceful, able to respond quickly to fast-breaking opportunities. A+D Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, supported by its members; corporations and foundations; government grants; and special event revenues. A+D is a proud member of the International Confederation of Architectural Museums (ICAM) and the American Association of Museums (AAM).

The mission of A+D Museum is to celebrate and promote an awareness of progressive architecture and design in everyday life through exhibits, educational programs and public outreach.

For more information about the A+D Museum please visit: www.aplusd.org.

A+D Presents COME IN! A Spatial Intervention. Kick-Off Event, July 14th


The Architecture + Design Museum of Los Angeles is pleased to present, COME IN! A Spatial Intervention, July 14 - August 30.
A+D has invited some of Los Angeles’ freshest talents to intervene in our galleries. Up and coming designers from various disciplines will create installations with A+D Museum as their canvas. The exhibition will continually transform as the works are in progress, organically morphing and expanding to offer museum visitors a new experience from day-to-day. On July 14, from 6-9PM, A+D will host an A+D Members Only evening to celebrate the intervention kick-off and give members a chance to meet and greet with the participants. On August 11, from 6-9PM, A+D will host THEY CAME! - a culmination party to celebrate the completed works. The interventions will remain on view through August 30.

In addition to the installations, a pop-up shop will offer limited edition works and items for sale from COME IN! participants.

COME IN! Participants include:

Graphic Design
Ashkahn Shahparnia
Alia Penner
Brian Gossett
DKNG Studios

Architecture
B+U
Design Bitches
Heyday Partnership
Layer
LOC llc Architects
Oyler Wu Collaborative

Clothing Design
Filius

Jewelry Design
ShadowPlay Collection

Film
Evan Mather

Installation Artists
Travis Frankel/Daniel Lehrer


About A+D Museum
Architecture + Design Museum Los Angeles is the only museum in southern California focused exclusively on progressive architecture, design, and urbanism. A+D opened in January 2001 in the Bradbury Building. Since then it has provided a forum for these contemporary issues that shape our city and the greater region. A+D Museum’s innovative programming encourages fresh thinking among a broad and inclusive audience of design professionals, students of all ages and the general public. A+D hosts shows that would not take place at any other venue in southern California. As a new and vital institution, A+D museum has been nimble and resourceful, able to respond quickly to fast-breaking opportunities. A+D Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, supported by its members; corporations and foundations; government grants; and special event revenues. A+D is a proud member of the International Confederation of Architectural Museums (ICAM) and the American Association of Museums (AAM).

The mission of A+D Museum is to celebrate and promote an awareness of progressive architecture and design in everyday life through exhibits, educational programs and public outreach.

For more information about the A+D Museum please visit: www.aplusd.org.