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Fashion Designing-Field of Study

What is Fashion Designing ? Fashion design is a kind of which is for the creation of clothing and other lifestyle accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social attitudes, and has varied over time and place. A fashion designer is the one who studies fashion trends well, sketch designs, select materials. Types of Fashion Designer High street fashion - This is where the majority of designers work and where garments are mass manufactured.Buying patterns, seasonal trends and celebrity catwalk influences play a key role in this design process. Ready-to-wear – The designers create ready-to-wear clothes which are produced in relatively very small numbers. Haute couture - This requires large amounts of time spent on the production. Designs are usually created to endorse the brand and create a 'look'. Scope of Fashion Designing in India For a very long time now India has been making its mark in the domestic and the international fashion arena.

PHOTOGRAPHY: A REWARDING CAREER OPTION

Photography as a career option can be quite enticing as well as rewarding if taken seriously. Photography is a skill which is not everyone’s cup of tea. One must have the eye to observe even the minutest of details that the surroundings have to offer. You can get started with your photography business within no time without spending thousands of bucks to join some course or institution for the same. You must always do your thorough research beforehand about the respective field of work in order to get aware of all the pros and cons. Essential equipments such as a PC and a high quality digital camera is a must. For giving special effects to the photos, latest software will be needed as well. You must also have a relevant portfolio covering all your impressive works from different fields. Always remember, first impression is the last impression, so do your homework on your portfolio well. Having a website of your own would be a plus point for sure. It is the most convenient method

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

It is always fun working with new models and this is the most exciting part when you are a fashion photographer. But it is extremely important for a photographer to be professional when he/she is on shoot. Some of the tips are given below in order to guide you while working with models. 1.        Directions to your studio should be precise and clear. Make sure the directions you give are not vague which may lead to further complications. 2.        Ensure that there are make-up and hair artists available on the set for models. 3.        Make sure to give proper breaks to the models during the shoot. Arrange for refreshments if the shoot is going to last all day long. 4.        The direction of the shoot and the story must be clearly discussed with the models before they start with the shoot. For instance, if revealing clothes are involved, then it is advisable to discuss it with your model as they won’t like surprises as far as this matter is concerned. Their comfort s

THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN BOOKING A MAKEUP ARTIST

Getting hitched soon? Then this is probably the right piece of content for you to go through. Hiring a makeup artist is no big deal nowadays. But there are certain things that are to be taken care of and kept in mind before hiring a professional makeup artist. 1.        It is ideal to book your artist on time. As soon as the wedding dates are out, you must start looking for a professional makeup person in order to assist you with your complete makeover on the D-Day. 2.        After you are done with the booking part, it’s advisable to meet your artist/s personally. Ask them stuff such as who’ll be doing your hairdo, makeup, dressing up etc.? What products they would be using? How much time will they take to get you ready? 3.        Do mention if there are other members of your family who wish to use the makeup services as well. If possible, specify the services as well. 4.        If your wedding takes place outside your city, then it is better that you make arrangements for t

VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS 2017

The eighth edition of Vogue Beauty Awards was recently concluded and we got to witness some of the best and finest celebrities from Bollywood gracing the red carpet. Dressed in their finery, all the celebrities looked their best and made sure that the night would be cherished for long. Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Nanda and Navya Naveli looked every bit stunning. Jaya Bachchan wore Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla designed anarkali, whereas, daughter Shweta looked elegant in an off-shoulder yellow Moschino dress. However, it was the young lady Navya Naveli who bedazzled us with her choice of corset inspired Monisha Jaising gown. At the same time, the fashion queen of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked nothing less than an enchantress in a black off-shoulder ruffled Nedret Taciroglu dress. Not to forget her red lips and red Choo pumps were matching perfectly. Donning a black Nikhil Thampi outfit, Disha Patani looked like a vision and pulled off her dress like a dream. Also, we are in

FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL MODELS

The fashion world is replete with various gorgeous and well-talented female models. Just a glimpse of these famous models or celebrities is enough to make people go head over heels. Some of the top international female models have been listed below: 1. Niki Taylor- was born in South Florida and is one of the highest paid models across the globe. Owing to her super glamorous personality, she got the Irene Marie Models’ contract along with bagging the USD 500,000 modelling agreement. 2. Adriana Lima- at the age of 6, this Brazilian beauty joined the fashion industry. She has also participated in various Victoria’s Secrets campaigns. She has been a part of movies as well. 3. Allesandra Ambrosio- this Brazilian glamour started her career at the age of 12 only. She has achieved quite a big name by associating with big fashion brands such as Next and Victoria’s Secret. 4. Heidi Mount- a popular American fashion model, Heidi, has walked the ramp for Michael Kors, Versace, and Valent

INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2017

The tenth anniversary of India Couture Week 2017 was recently celebrated and its grand finale was put up in style as designer Manish Malhotra and his young muses Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh graced the runway with their presence. Manish who has been a part of the FDCI India Couture Week for the past seven years, tried to break away from his evergreen theme “quintessential bridal” and came out with his new collection “Sensual Affair”. The grand opening of the show was done by Anamika Khanna and Rohit Bal whereas, Rina Dhaka showcased her collection on the 7 th day. Actress Huma Qureshi was her showstopper. Being understated, Dhaka’s collection made quite a statement. Shilpa Shetty set the ramp on fire in her pretty red and gold outfit by designer Monisha Jaisingh. Athiya Shetty looked every bit a diva in the stunning gold and blue lehenga by designers Shymal and Bhumika who made their debut this year. Disha Patani graced the ramp by showcasing the bold black lehenga by designer M