Arianna Ly gets fashion insiders attention with DresMi modelling pic

Arianna Ly is not a 'known' name at this stage of her modelling career but the beautiful model from Vancouver, BC with a Vietnamese background is displaying the looks and presence of a model/singer who is going to force her way into the entertainment industry as a star.

She recently posed for the clothing line DresMi Apparel in a Kris Kros bandage dress from DresMi Apparel and her look has got fashion agents and insiders talking about her as a model with serious potential.

The dress which has a nude coloured background and is covered on the sides with black and has straps going criss-cross in the front up to her shoulders looks stunning on Arianna Ly. She makes the dress look even more exceptional with her model pose which conveys a sensual 'heat' that has fashion insiders and agents looking at her as someone who understands how to keep the attention of viewers.

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Arianna Ly wears a mischievous and sexy look on her face in the DresMi photo shoot which could be quite dangerous to the average male but for a filmmaker or music video would make her an actress whom viewers would not soon forget.

She is also attracting attention from clothing designers for her sensual lingerie photo shoots, in particular one in which she wears a white lingerie outfit with garters and a sexy but perturbed look on her face which has clothing designers envisioning her as a model who could help their designs be great sellers.

The job of a model is to create a fantasy for viewers so they can envision the clothing making them feel like how the model looks and with the sensational body and facial pose that Arianna Ly provides she has created the visual that many women will want to recreate for themselves and their partners.

Arianna Ly is becoming known to fashion agents and insiders because of her seductive and sensual model poses and is thus is a model on the rise whom fashion observers are either aware of or should be.

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The Resort 2015 Collections Were Full Of Pretty Party Dresses

The Resort 2015 Collections Were Full Of Pretty Party Dresses

Resort collections were once typically viewed as being created for the wealthy to wear on vacations abroad, but the season has evolved tremendously throughout the past few years, giving a whole new meaning to resort wear.

While some designers still choose to produce resort collections for their jet-setting customers to wear on vacation, more and more we're seeing resort collections that revolve around holiday dressing (which makes total sense because the collections hit stores in October and November).

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We found the latter to be especially true for the resort 2015 season. While reviewing and analyzing the countless (seriously, there were so many!) resort collections that were recently shown throughout the world, we found a number of sparkly, dazzling dresses that are perfect for the holiday party circuit. Whether you've got a formal, end-of-the-year work gathering to attend or you're going all out for New Years Eve, we guarantee you could find something suitable to wear in one or two of the resort 2015 collections.

But because there were so many resort ranges shown this year and there are hundreds of looks to scan through, we've rounded up some of our favorite party dresses to don once the holiday season rolls around.

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The fashion brands empowering women in developing countries

The fashion brands empowering women in developing countries

The textile and clothing industry is the second largest employer after agriculture in the developing world, and a large percentage of this workforce are women. Research shows that empowering and investing in women has a cumulative bonus: women are likely to spend their income on their children and families, on education, health and nutrition, bringing long term positive change and prosperity to communities.

There are numerous fashion brands making a strong social impact but restricted to their local markets. Because I am aware of the role that fashion plays in our lives and the lives of those that create it, I decided to support these brands and bring them to a global mainstream market via the online boutique Fashion ComPassion.

As of April, more than 53,000 Palestine refugees from Syria were seeking safety and shelter from the continuing conflict in Lebanon. One of the first brands Fashion ComPassion partnered was Palestyle, a brand providing jobs and an income to Palestinian refugee women in camps in Lebanon and Jordan.

With a vision of becoming a leading accessory brand in the Middle East, Fashion ComPassion worked as its retailer, agent and distributor, helping to build its market in Pakistan and securing its stock in the British Museum. Palestyle started with a small team of 20 women who used their skills and craftsmanship to add traditional embroidery and designs to fashion pieces, and today works with 100 women, investing in community projects such as the Water Tank Exchange Program, which has provided clean water to over 4,000 refugees.

Rags2Riches is another brand creating positive change through fashion, working with women in Payatas, one of the poorest parts of the Philippine capital. According to the Payatas Poverty Alleviation Foundation, almost 40% of the active population are unemployed and nearly half are earning less than 4,000 Philippine pesos ($100) a month.

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Many women living in Payatas were part of the cottage industry of rug weavers controlled by middle men, leaving them with minimal money for the work they created. Rags2Riches was created to give these skilled women fair access to the market. It has formed a partnership with well known Filipino designers who have transformed the scrap material into high-end fashion accessories. In three years, the brand has supported more than 400 women (pdf) , upcycled more than 500 tons of scrap cloth, and increased the earning potential of artisans from less than $0.02 per day to more than $10 per day.

In Rwanda, Indego Africa is working with women to support them through economic empowerment and education. This summer it is launching a leadership academy in Kigali that will provide business training for 100 emerging artisan leaders over the next two years. Indego Africa has taken the work of its artisans to a global level by partnering with the likes of J. Crew, Eileen Fisher, TOMS and Nicole Miller.

Another social enterprise, Sougha, was established by the Khalifa Fund in the United Arab Emirates to preserve and promote the traditions of women emirati artisans. Sougha creates economic opportunities for isolated local communities by reviving their skills and connecting them to new markets. Due to religious and cultural restrictions, the women don't have access to the outside work, so the Sougha team visits these artisans, refines their products and sells them to a global market.

As an online retailer the social impact of Fashion ComPassion is not limited to just providing a platform for socially responsible brands. It also creates awareness around sustainability, and supports girls' education through its partnership with the United Nations World Food Program , which provides school meals and take-home rations as an incentive for poor families to send their daughters to school, while giving girls the nutrients they need to focus in class.

Ethical fashion companies do not have to compete with big retailers; they are different and can grow alongside them. Since the Rana Plaza factory collapse, steps have been taken by bigger brands to look into transparency, code of conduct, working conditions and wages. Retailers cannot afford another such disaster to happen, and checks are being introduced to ensure better standards. The bigger players will always dictate the fashion landscape but small retailers can also have a profound impact on the industry.

As consumers, we need to assess our needs, desires and the part we play in the cycle of consumption. Fashion has the power to bring positive change to the most disadvantaged women around the world, but it is only with the support of us all that the sustainable fashion industry can boom and grow.

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Designer Lamia Asudari a favourite for fashion-conscious in the UAE

Asudari is a label familiar to followers of fashion in the UAE, not least for its bold prints and fondness for geometric designs. Spearheading the brand is Lamia Asudari, a regular fixture at Fashion Forward in Dubai and a businesswoman with her eye on expansion.

Of Saudi heritage, Asudari was born in the United States and raised in Britain. Her style is as eclectic as her background. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the creation of her eponymous label also first took seed in another foreign land.

What triggered your foray into fashion?

I was on holiday 10 years ago, sitting on my mother’s balcony in Athens and wondering what my next steps were.

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I had wanted to go into fashion from an early age and it had been a slow progression since then. I did my schooling in London, then a stint in Egypt focusing on costume and set design, before degrees in pattern-cutting and fashion print in the UK.

So finally, when I was in Greece that summer, I decided to launch Asudari and registered it properly in 2007. I’m based in London full-time now, although I travel a great deal and have been back to Dubai a lot recently.

What do you make of industry developments here in the UAE?

Firstly, I was overwhelmed by the professional organisation of Fashion Forward’s Season 3, from front of house to backstage. I also love Dubai’s energy right now; it’s great to see what’s happening on the ground, like D3 [Dubai Design District]. A lot of the right people from the region are doing the right things, investment and time-wise.

During and after your UK studies, you interned for Alexander McQueen. How was it working closely with him?

It opened up a world to me. Alexander would often come to work and tell us what he had dreamt. One of the most memorable collections started with him turning to me one day and saying: “Lamia, can you get me as many images of beetles as you can, please?” So, I did my research and came back with as many imaginative images as I could and created a mood board for him. It was really nice to be able to work so closely with him, especially when he did fittings. Watching him backstage was amazing, too. One show I remember had a North Pole theme with a huge, ice-like sculptured stage. Literally two seconds before a model went out, he cut her full-length gown into a short one.

Which comes first for you when you’re designing: the silhouette or the print?

I predominantly think in prints. I try very hard to work with the print first because they shape my silhouettes rather than the other way around. For example, for my last collection, Bullet Time [autumn/winter 2014], I chose Delftware, the white and blue crockery, as the colours because they fit the theme perfectly. The collection simply started with an image of a gun on my mood board. I then began researching armoury and artillery and the image became softened with human hands. Fireworks elements also featured, as did my signature use of geometry.

Conflicting themes seem to feature in your collections. The fragility of the pottery or porcelain and the destructive capacity of the gun, for example.

Yes, I would describe my style as the juxtaposition of two, three or four elements that don’t necessarily go together. What I find an exciting challenge is starting a collection using subject matters that clash and trying to make them work and come together in one canvas.

What pieces have you created for Ramadan?

I’ve designed a limited collection of Ramadan pieces, with my twist on things.

There are chemise dresses that are casual and elegant rather than over-embellished. They are made of jersey and can be worn as shirts or shirt-dresses. Some have prints on the collars and cuffs, there are block colours of navy, purple and lavender and other more edgy designs. It’s very hard to find pieces where it’s all about the cut and the comfort.

How about your abaya range?

It’s strange, because I remember the day a few years ago when we got the abaya cut right. People continue to come back time and time again for it. So I’m using the same pattern but always trying to come up with new takes every six months.

We’re literally always running constantly from collection to collection.

What’s next for you?

I hope to become an integral part of Fashion Forward. And venturing into the US is another step. But I’m keen to filter our luxury brand slowly into the markets, rather than overselling myself.

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The 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards Winners

The Council of Fashion Designers of America paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards in collaboration with Swarovski at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, Monday. Film director and screenwriter John Waterswas the host for the evening. For the 13th year in a row, the evening was generously underwritten by Swarovski.

The evening’s Womenswear Designer of the Year honors went to Joseph Altuzarrafor Altuzarra, presented by Lupita Nyong’o. The award for Menswear Designer of the Year was presented to Maxwell Osborne& Dao-Yi Chow for Public School byJames Marsden. Mary-Kate Olsen& Ashley Olsen for The Rowtook home the Accessories Designer of the Year Award, presented by Keri Russell.

Rihanna was presented with the Fashion Icon award by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour who praised the musician for her ability to tell captivating stories through the boldness and beauty of clothes. Rihanna thanked members of the audience: “the designers, the models, and everyone else who has inspired me.”

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“Tonight, we celebrated creativity, experience, and conviction by honoring the diversity and vibrancy of individuals who define the influence of the fashion industry,” said CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg.

“The CFDA believes in designers at every stage of their career. Last night we recognized a broad range of talent and influence from student scholarship winners and emerging talent to industry icons,” said CFDA CEO Steven Kolb.

“It’s been an honor to partner with the CFDA in celebrating the very best in American fashion for thirteen incredible years, and the creativity of the award winners never fails to amaze. We are especially pleased to support the industry’s next generation through the Swarovski Awards. It’s a privilege to help these dazzling young talents evolve and realize their visions as they take the next steps in their careers,” said Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board.

Greta Gerwig andSebastian Stanpresented the three Swarovski Awards, which honor and recognize emerging talent. The Swarovski Award for Womenswear was given to Shane Gabier & Christopher Petersfor Creatures of the Wind. The Swarovski Award for Menswear was presented to Tim Coppens.The Swarovski Award for Accessory Design went toIrene Neuwirth.

Recipients in each category will receive generous financial support from the company as well as exposure to the company’s vast and innovative crystal products and applications for fashion.

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was presented toTom Fordby Richard Buckleyfor his consistent, creative influence on fashion.

The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert was presented to Bethann Hardison by Naomi Campbellfor Hardison’s efforts to promote racial diversity in the fashion industry.

The Media Awardin honor of Eugenia Sheppardwhich is given for excellence in journalism, originally created in honor of Eugenia Sheppard, was presented toPaul Cavaco by Allure editor in chief Linda Wells.

Raf Simons of ChristianDior was recognized with this year’s International Award, presented by Marion Cotillard andDior chief executive officerSidney Toledano.

Diane von Furstenberg presented the Board of Directors’ Tribute toRuth Finley, in recognition of her 65 years as founder and publisher of Fashion Calendar.

VIP ATTENDEES

CFDA & SWAROVSKI: Diane von Furstenberg, Steven Kolb, Nadja Swarovski

NOMINEES: Alexander Wang, Irene Neuwirth, Jennifer Fisher, Joseph Altuzarra for Altuzarra, Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler, Marc Alary, Marc Jacobs, Marcus Wainwright & David Neville for Rag & Bone, Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen for The Row, Maxwell Osborne & Dao-Yi Chow for Public School, Rosie Assoulin, Shane Gabier & Christopher Peters for Creatures of the Wind, Shayne Oliver for Hood by Air, Tim Coppens, Thom Browne, Todd Snyder, and Wes Gordon.

HONOREES: Bethann Hardison, Rihanna, Paul Cavaco, Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Ruth Finley, and Tom Ford.

PRESENTERS: Anna Wintour, Greta Gerwig, James Marsden, Keri Russell, Linda Wells, Lupita Nyong’o, Sidney Toledano, Marion Cotillard, Naomi Campbell, and Sebastian Stan.

CELEBRITY GUESTS: Anna Chlumsky, Bernadette Peters, Blake Lively, Bridget Moynahan, Brie Larson, Busy Phillips, Chris Kattan, Cicely Tyson, Emmy Rossum, Gia Coppola, Jaime King, Jennifer Hudson, Leilani Bishop, Olivia Wilde, Sophia Bush, Suki Waterhouse, Zoe Kazan, and Zoey Deutch.

FASHION/MODELS/SOCIAL/SPORTS VIP’S: Alessandra Ambrosio, Amy Fine Collins, Andrew Bolton, Andrew Saffir, Anja Rubik, Anne V., Bee Shaffer, Brad Goreski, Caroline Trentini, Chanel Iman, Chrissy Teigen, Coco Rocha, Constance Jablonski, Derek Blasberg, Dree Hemingway, Fei Fei Sun, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Harley Viera Newton, Heidi Klum, Hillary Rhoda, Iman, Jamie Bochert, Jen Brill, Jessica Stam, Jessica Joffe, Joan Smalls, John Demsey, Karen Elson, Karlie Kloss, Karolina Kurkova, Leigh Lezark, Liya Kebede, Malgosia Bela, Olivia Palermo, Tyson Beckford, Vanessa Traina, Victor Cruz, and Victoria Traina.

DESIGNERS: Aerin Lauder, Alexandre Birman, Alexis Bittar, Angel Sanchez, Anna Sui, Ariel Ovadia, B. Michael, Babi Ahluwalia, Betsey Johnson, Bibhu Mohapatra, Billy Reid, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Charlotte Neuville, Christian Siriano, Coomi Bashin, Courtney Crangi, Cynthia Rowley, Danielle Snyder, David Meister, Deborah Lloyd, Dennis Basso, Derek Lam, Donna Karan, Doo-Ri Chung, Eddie Borgo, Eric Javits, Erin Beatty, Francisco Costa, Gilles Mendel, Gregory Chait, Italo Zucchelli, Isaac Franco, James Mischka, Jana Matheson, Jeff Halmos, Jeffrey Banks, Jenna Lyons, Jodie Snyder, Johan Lindeberg, John Truex, John Bartlett, Josie Natori, Kara Ross, Kay Unger, Ken Kaufman, Kenneth Cole, Kevin Carrigan, Lisa Axelson, Lisa Mayock, Lisa Perry, Lisa Salzer, Luis Fernandez, Maria Cornejo, Marissa Webb, Mark Badgley, Max Osterweis, Melissa Joy Manning, Michael Kors, Michelle Smith, Mimi So, Mish Tworkowski, Misha Nonoo, Monica Botkier, Monique Lhuillier, Monique Pean, Nili Lotan, Olivier Theyskens, Pamela Love, Peter Som, Philip Crangi, Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Rachel Dooley, Rachel Zoe, Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Taylor, Richard Chai, Richard Lambertson, Sachin Ahluwalia, Sam Shipley, Scott Sternberg, Scott MacKinlay Hahn, Selima Salaun, Shane Baum, Shimon Ovadia, Simon Alcantara, Sofia Sizzi, Stacey Bendet, Stan Herman, Steven Alan, Steven Lagos, Stuart Vevers, Stuart Weitzman, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Ulrich Grimm, Vera Wang, Yigal Azrouel, and Zac Posen.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Host John Waters emceed the evening’s program: A live tribute featuring sixteen models of color in Diane von Furstenberg dresses paid homage to Founder’s Award honoree Bethann Hardison for advocating diversity on the runways.

Michael Kors led the In Memoriam segment in which he honored the passing of Annabel Tollman, L’Wren Scott, and Art Ortenberg over the past year.

The awards program featured a film on Swarovski Award nominees, directed by Clara Cullen and produced by Image Partnership, which debuted on NOWNESS.

SCHOLARSHIPS

As part of the CFDA’s commitment to design education, the following scholarships were awarded to the following students who were acknowledged from the stage by CFDA CEO Steven Kolb:

-- Geoffrey Beene Design Scholar: Yi Deng, Drexel University

-- Liz Claiborne Design Scholar: Carmela Osorio Lugo, Savannah College of Art & Design

-- CFDA/Teen Vogue Scholar, in partnership with Target: Franky Tran, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

About the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

Nominees, honorees, and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild which is comprised of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, stylists, and top retail executives. Ernst & Young, LLP was the official accounting firm of the Awards.

KCD was the executive producer of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards. Art direction, graphics, and the CFDA Awards Journal were designed by Trey Laird of Laird + Partners. The journal was photographed byWilly Vanderperreand styled byOlivier Rizzo. The hand-painted artwork & typography were created by Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic.

For the sixth consecutive year, Tony-nominated Scott Pask oversaw the Awards set design which featured his redesign of the signature Swarovski crystal-covered podium onstage.

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