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BéMarketing YourselfThrough Fashion
W2010
trends8
current trends
11 trends by dana
19 trends by annika
31 awesome never goes out
quiz35
What boot are you?
editors-in-chiefalex o’brien
annika gunderson
editorial boardarmon noori
dana gundersoneric schwartzjenny keuhl
sophia jones
advertizing and marketing director
alex o’brien
graphic designalex o’brien
annika gundersonarmon noori
made possible by the followingdedicated club members:
sage goldnikchristy seiberscynthia lopezstuart gilreathcatherine guy
lizzy piziak
BéIssue No. 1
jack velicermary-kate lucaskatie ethington
hanna chomarie cheslik
dana gunderson
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runway3
runway vs. recession
37local fashion shows
bé mode23
style icons
32homecoming ‘09
45the bé 25
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Runway vs. Recession
Sequined body suits, velocity-inspired sculptural dresses, bold patterns, provocative cuts, and transparent garments. These garments and still more extreme innovation has been seen coming down the runway since Spring of 2009, when designers decided that though the economic situation was not favorable, the art of fashion could not be risked. In fact, it was taken to a whole new level despite recession. Designers have been risking their careers since last spring in order to show us these strange yet fascinating garments, and not always to a good end.
Several large and well known companies, such as Syms, Saks, Ecko, and CIT Group (which provides in-dependent designers with financial services and loans), have been facing serious financial problems and some filing for bankruptcy. Eventually one may begin to wonder why. Fortunately for today’s runway and couture designers, the financial crisis is just another reason to make a statement. A recession doesn’t have to mean dark pieces that are simple just for the sake of being versatile; it can also mean bigger statements and a stronger focus on the art aspect of fashion. Though clothes are being made to be more acces-sible, there is still a sense of poetry displayed by the collec-tions of the past year. Many, including Alexander McQueen, Cristian LaCroix, John Galliano, and Karl Lagerfeld to name a few, believe that in tough times people will dream even more.
Alexander McQueenSpring 2010
Emporio Armani Spring 2010
Nina Ricci Fall 2009
John GallianoSpring 2010
all runway photos: www.nymag.com
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Other, younger designers see the recession as an opportunity for them as well; the changing times will invoke radical change to new trends. New talent will be especially encouraged to continue to move the fashion world forward. Simply put, there is nothing that stops the runway. Fashion and clothing are a necessity; there will be a market no matter the situation. Even after the collections have been shown and styles begin to trickle down, the clothes created in this harder time will not loose their mystique. People need a little beauty to help remain happy, especially in rough times.
“You must never give up, never loose your
focus, and I think these col-lections reflect determination
to survive and how the dream will continue. Women will not panic and
just stop caring about how they look - clothes are an important key to survival,
to maintaining image and morale. Now, more than ever, luxury, excellence, and crisp, graphic
cuts feel right.”-John Galliano on his recent collection
John Galliano
Givinchy Couture 2009
Christian LaCroix Couture 2009by: Jenny Keuhl
Dress for Success
Imagine you are interviewing a college student who just stepped into your office, wanting an internship at your bank; he’s dressed in business casual (slightly inappropriate) but you let it slide because he’s only in college. However, you step out of the room for a moment to get him water, and by the time you get back, he has hung his sports coat on the back of his chair, rolled up his sleeves and loosened his tie. Kurt Gunderson, this man’s interviewer at Wells Fargo Capital Management, immediately discounted him because of the way he presented himself, earning not only a bad name for him but for his college.
pea coat: www.alexandermcqueen.com; runway: www.nymag.com
When Mr. Gunderson’s supervisor heard about the interview, he commented that all students of small liberal arts schools felt they were “entitled” to every job, as the interviewee gave off the impression that he thought he did not have to work on his presentation because he would get the job no matter what. Although formal interviews may seem a long way off, all of us will face interviews, and the rules for interview dress apply to any job situation. Mr. Lippe, Whitefish Bay High School’s business teacher, remarks that often interviewers will walk out to greet you, so how you dress and hold yourself in the waiting room is where their first impression, made in the first seven seconds of seeing someone, comes from. Bad first impressions take four good impressions to override, but you’ll never get four more chances to redeem yourself after a bad interview. There are two basics of dressing for an interview: it is never bad to overdress, and dress conservatively.
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Alexander McQueen
Yves Saint Laurent S|S
Zak Posen
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A starting point for menswear would be nice slacks, leather shoes, a collared shirt, and, if you want to be a little more dressy, add a sports coat and what Mr. Lippe calls a “power tie,” or a “red tie with small black print”. For women, the rule of thumb is to draw attention to your face with a scarf or interesting, conservative neckline, and nothing else. You may think showing off cleavage or long legs would boost you chances at getting a job from a male interviewer, but the company’s looking for smart, mature, professional people, and that is not the impressions you would be giving off. If ever seriously questioning your clothing choices, Mr. Lippe suggests researching the business by either calling or going in to see how the workers are dressed, and go up one step of dressiness.
With the economy being down and with jobs hard to come by, you want every extra edge to be hired, and out of two equally qualified candidates the one who dresses better and will better represent the company, gets the job. If you remember to overdress, short of showing up in a tux or ball gown, and be conservative, your clothes will never hurt your chances at a new job.
by: Annika Gunderson
all runway pictures: www.nymag.com
Diane von Furstenburg
Zac Posen
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T R E N DS
Alexander McQueen Fall 2009
So you’re into fashion but you don’t know exactly what trend to wear this
season, nor how to get it from the runway into your closet. It’s easy. Here are
some helpful guidelines to help you through the maze of tends for the Fall/Winter
season 2009.
runway picture: www/nymag.com
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On the runway this winter season, metallic is everywhere! It’s easy to wear and looks chic on anyone, not to mention versatile. For example, a metallic shirt can be worn during the day, paired with a leather jacket and knee-high boots, then later, worn at night with a great pair of high heels and leggings. However, metallic is not limited to just womenswear. This has been seen on the runways of Hugo Boss, Alberta Feretti, Gucci, and John Richmond.
Metallic doesn’t strike your fancy? Perhaps something a bit more edgy, such as a military styled piece, is more for you. At the moment, military styled jackets are very “in,” easy to wear, and a bit more daring. Brass buttons and gold accents scream “Look at me!” much more then an everyday black or white button up. Words of caution though; the well-made jackets are hidden, so before buying the first one seen, dig a little. Pairing High-heeled ankle boots or black boots for guys, with skinny jeans and a military styled jacket can really finish a look. The military style doesn’t just mean jackets though; you can also have a great coast with clean-cut lines, and brass buttons that can make all the difference in your outfit.
Gigi’s of Mequon $1,095
Givinchy Spring 2010
Hugo Spring 2010
John Richmond 2010
Balmain Spring 2010
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If you’re a brave little fashionista or fashionisto, then the trend of the season for you is capes and cloaks! Keep in mind; cloaks don’t just belong to wizards and superheroes, cloaks and capes were seen all over the runways of the most high-end fashion designers this season; to name a few, Valentino, Christian Lacroix, John Galliano, and Salvatore Ferragamo. The cape takes the poncho to a much more sophisticated level. Instead of sticking your head through a hole in a piece of cloth, capes clasp around the neck and make whatever your wearing step up in class, thus perfecting their use in a business-like setting. Capes and cloaks can range in length, from a feminine cropped upper body length to a knee length or even to a over-sized body length. The classic cape or cloak is a great investment, lasting into future seasons and keeping you warm at the same time! These trendy pieces can provide a shield against a frigid winter wind or a crisp spring breeze.
To be a bit more “in the know,” put on a great metallic item,
a great military styled piece, or the fashion forward cape. Get a hint of the high-end designer class by trying out the
latest things and making a statement with fashion. Trends are meant to be noticed, so don’t hold back, and
explore the options that the newest trends can offer.
by: Catherine Guy
Urban Outfitters $48
Burberry Spring 2010
Christian LaCroix Couture 2009
all runway pictures: www.nymag.com
Botte
ga V
enet
a $3
,800
!
Glitter and Glitz
Sparkly, sexy and short. Anytime you want glances to linger, sport these glittery garments and you will instantly radiate evening glamour.
clutches: www.bottegaveneta.com; Necklace: www.forever21.com; all runway: www.nymag.com
Balmain Gucci!
Forever21 $15
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Botte
ga Veneta
Luxe Lifeall runway: www.nymag.com jacket/shoe: www.topshop.com
Combine alluring velvet and luxurious faux fur to bring lush, lavish style to your everyday life.
Topshop $100
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Tops
hop
$68
Bottega Veneta
Balmain Gucci
Scarlet Begonias
runway: www.nymag.com boots: www.freepeople.com purse: www.macys.com necklace: www.urbanoutfitters.com
Urba
n O
utfit
ters
$58
Jump back in time to 1969 for “three days of peace and music” at the Woodstock festival. Braid your hair and embrace a natural, free flow-ing style.
Trussardi
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Truss
ardi
Free People $498Lucky Brand $99
Into the Jungle
Slinky snakes dangerously slither onto shoulder bags and stilet-tos, fashionable feathers adorn accessories, and crocodile leather covers purses.
Jimmy Choo $1,295
purses, earings, shoe: www.saksfifthavenue.com bracelet,hair clip: www.urbanoutfitters.com
Urba
n Outfi
tters
$24
Kara
Ross
$200
Botte
ga V
enet
a $2
6,500
Urban Outfitters $24
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my
Cho
o $9
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Now Open in Whitefish Bay…
Simon Oliver Menswear318 E. Silver Spring Dr.
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How the Modern
Man Markets Himself
Menswear may not be as popular as women’s couture, but that doesn’t mean it is less important. Men are slowly advancing in the fashion community, finally realizing what a tailored suit and a pair of high-end jeans can do. But that being said, how do we conquer the dilemma of patterns, fits, and styles. Should we trust and invest in the designers or stick with a classic, but plainer Men’s Warehouse. The answer obviously varies, but on two major factors: the event and your personality.
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2010
D&G Spring
Louis Vuitton Spring
John Richman Spring
Ferragamo Spring
all runway photos: www.nymag.com
The event can either be formal or casual, and after deciding on that, your personality can help decide
on the outfit accordingly.
Ma Jolie $60
Ray-Ban; sunglss hut $130
Calvin Klein $60
Black
berry
Sto
rm $
540
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A formal event, like prom, a wedding, a formal party, or even a funeral, requires a suit or a tuxedo. These items must be simple and fit to you, so pulling out the suit that fit you in middle school won’t do; instead, try buying a reasonably priced ensemble at your favorite department store, or convince your parents to splurge on a classic designer one that shows a little more personality, like Dolce & Gabbana’s spring 2010 textured suits. Splurging has its pros, with traffic-stopping wow effects, but going for a clas-sic black suit with no apparent trends is an endless trend in and of itself; Giorgio Armani would be best ‘suited’ for this purpose.
Dior
Hom
me $
2,145
;
Formal
Billy London $200
www.rockportartassn.orgCalv
in Kle
in $1
30
Vikto
r & R
olf $
65
Gucci $180Dior Homme Spring 2010
jacket: www.kohls.com; Billy jacket, shoe: www.bostonstore.com; suit, calogne; tie: www.saks.com; runway: www.nymag.com
Billy London $105
by: Alex O’Brien
King Baby $99
FCUK $40
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Casual
Personality is the driving force behind casual wear, but it should also be factored by high fashion. High fashion in this sense does not mean walking around with spray-painted red hair, like Rodarte and Comme des Garçons last fall; instead, men should take what is on the runway and reference it to their wardrobe. Red spray-painted hair could simply be taken as the color red, conveniently, the color of this past fall. In reality, menswear runway collections are rarely as extreme as the women’s. Although they are toned down, that does not mean that casual equals lazy; put effort in to presenting yourself, you never know who you may meet. Try adding some runway funk into your own style, like a bracelet, unique shoes, loud t-shirt, or even a certain color.
Arma
ni $7
0
American Apparel $41
Calvin Klein $60
Black
berry
Sto
rm $
540
American Eagle $25
www.fcuk.com
cologne: www.saks.com; fcuk tee: www.fcuk.com; bracelet: www.revolveclothing.com; white tee: www.ae.com; cardigan: americanapparell.com; phone: www.blackberry.com; pants: www.bostonstore.com
Aldo $80
Gucci $180
Trend: the engineer shirt
Look for:~slouchy fit
~slight hourglass shapes
~rustic detailing
BottegaVeneta
Look for:~rolled cuffs
~relaxed fit~squared pockets
D&G
The BreadwinnerHermès
Look for:~slim fit~oversized pleat pockets~reinforced stitching~metal buttons
Designers pay homage to the working man on the runway.
all runway: www.nymag.com
Trend: double denim
Trend: carpenter pants
Trend: farming jacket
Bé homme by Annika Gunderson
all runway: www.nymag.com
Trend: cropped short
Crop It
After this spring, the term “leggy” will never again apply to girls only. Show some leg with cropped pants or, for the bold, cropped shorts.
Look for:~cut at or above mid-thigh
Trend: cropped pantLook for:
~wide cuff at ankle~slim fit~thick waistband
LouisVuitton
Gucci
Gucci
Kenzo
WFBHS ‘86 students
all runway: www.nymag.com
Bé homme by Annika Gunderson
www.milwaukeemagazine.com/fashionseen
Fashion blog weekly, plus fashion week updates dailyfrom NYC
during the fall shows in February 2010with Bjorn Nasett
Arden Montgomery
favorite stores
For basics J. Crew, but for specialty pieces Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Bloom-ingdales.
styling advice
Stay classy! And be confident in what you wear, because then you can pull anything off.
personal style
According to her dad, Arden’s style is “Whitefish Bay meets Laguna Beach”
Dress: from BloomingdalesBoots: from Urban Outfitters
Frye Boots
Randy
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style icon
Sienna Miller
when putting together an outfit...
Start with shoes and builds off of them
Free People
Sweater: from Urban OutfittersJeans: StrongholdHeels: Frye Boots
Vest: RandyFlannel: from BloomingdalesJEans: from Bloonimgdales
Dayna James
favorite stores:
styling advice:
personal style
For basics, Urban Outfitters, for specialty items, Cusp by Neiman Marcus
Don’t be afraid to mix colors with neutrals!
A modern take on vintage
Dress:Free People
Necklace:from Australia
Buckled Boots: from Macys
Tunic: Anthropologie
Boots:Loves byAustralia
Earrings:Claire’s
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must have for winter/spring
style inspiration
essential accessory
Boots
Shopbop.com
Scarves
Jacket: from AustraliaAnkle Boots: from Ma Jolie
Tunic: shopbop.comBoots: Steve
Madden
Scarf: AnthropologieHat: AnthropologieJacket: Anthropologie
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525 Americabella chic
covetcentral park west
escamaj. cooper
lena bernardliquid
magaschonimink pinkparameter
purpure and simplesamantha dru
soia & kyowilliam rast
Dior Couture Fall ‘09
www.nymag.com
Psych Out YourWardrobe
You know the colors for this season, but do you know what they mean ? Add more than interest to your outfit, harnessing the psychological power of colors to make a personal statement.
by: Annika Gunderson
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525 Americabella chic
covetcentral park west
escamaj. cooper
lena bernardliquid
magaschonimink pinkparameter
purpure and simplesamantha dru
soia & kyowilliam rast
Above the Clouds
Give glamour a rustic edge with luxerious tones in the nature
palate this season.
INDIGO should be balanced out with a stark white or an elegant black so its gloomy traits are
suppressed and its strength and masculinity shine through. Wear a deep tone when you want
to exude confidence, or an electric blue for a dramatic and regal statement.
Topshop
Chanel Couture F|W ‘09
Man
ish A
rora
F|W
09|
10
GREEN, the most uplifting color in the nature palate, is taking
center stage as the color of choice for 2010. Wear lighter shades as a
refreshing reminder of your connection to nature, or don a forest green for a
conservative, wealthy and masculine look.
all runway: www.nymag.com bracelet: www.topshop.com earings: www.urbanoutfitters.com bag: www.anthrolopogie.com
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AnthrolopologieUrban Outfitters
Warm up to Spring
Choose hot colors like fierry red, sunny yellow, and rich
browns to crank up the heat.YELLOW is the color for those who longto be the center of attention, as it is the first color the human eye picks out. It was the color of 2009 because of its “warmth and nurturing qualities”, Leatrice Eiseman, exective director of the Pantone Color Institute, explaines. Wear yellow to beat the glooms of Wisconsin’s 30° temperatures through May and induce positive feelings.
all runway: www.nymag.com scarf: www.mango.com gloves: www.urbanoutfitters.com lipstick: www.maccosmetics.com
Emilio
Puc
ci S
|S ‘1
0
Dsquared 2 S|S ‘10
Mango
John Galliano S|S ‘10
RED commands attention as one of themost powerful colors. Add a burst of
excitement to any outfit with a red accessory, but be wary of going
overboard; you could come off as overbearing. Turn your date up a notch by wearing red: it will literally
make your partner’s heart race and leave them breathless.
Urban Outfitters
MAC
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Whitefish Bay alumni
know that the 80’s are back, and I’m
not talking about miniskirts and mullets. Once considered
gaudy and unacceptable by society, novelty sweaters are making a comeback in closets everywhere. Whether they’re striped, zigzagged, polka dotted, holiday themed or multicolored, just slap on a cozy, crazy colored sweater and a pair of skinny jeans and you’re looking good. Milwaukee has a bountiful supply of these acrylic goodies but, one has to remember that second-hand and thrift stores are your friends.
Don’t get discouraged about that story you heard, you know, the one where your friend bought a pair of pants from Goodwill and now he’s got the swine flu. Second-hand stores wash their clothes multiple times to get all that nasty gunk out, and if you’re still nervous, you can wash that awesome t-shirt one more time. One my favorite second-hand stores has to be Annies right off of Brady Street, which provides an excellent selection of not only outrageous sweaters, but also jam packed (and I mean jam packed) with wigs, jewelry, costumes, shoes, and tons of novelties. Annie picks out only the best of the best, so you don’t have to spend even more time at Value Village trying to find that perfect sweater. Yel-low Jacket, also located on Brady Street, is a more selective store that provides the same wackiness that you expect from Milwaukee but at a reasonable price. Full of vintage styles, weekly sales, and friendly employees Yellow Jacket is a must to achieve that one-of-a-kind look. The novelty sweater is back, and if the recession has you pinching pennies, it’s time to call on your dear ‘ol grandma and ask her to pull out her sewing kit and knit you that holiday sweater.
runway: www.nymag.com; girl in sweater: Mimi S.
Awesome Never Goes O
ut
Ashish N Soni
by: Marie Cheslik
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The disco strobes light up the dance floor at Whitefish Bay High School’s Homecoming 2009, but the dresses swirling on the floor out shine the light show from above. Christy Siebers and I, armed with a camera, set out with two basic missions in mind; find the best dress of the night that catches our fancy, and spot the trends being set by fellow Bay students. Amidst the sequins, ruffles, and flower prints, one dress in particular stands out: a shimmery metallic weave, laced in the back, cinched at the waist, and underpinned with black ruffles, worn by Anna Linton. The dress conveys a classic eloquence, yet evokes the current 1980’s trend, keeping the look fresh and relevant. As for trends we spot; leopard print dominates many of the dresses worn by Bay students.
Homecoming ‘09
Two dresses especially catch our attention; a halter leopard mini on Elizabeth Kuhn, and a pink print pouch dress on Margaret McNally. The animal print trend as street wear leaps straight from Dolce and Gabbana’s 2009 summer runway show, whose animal print creations are inspired by an iconic mix of Minnie Mouse and Marilyn Manson. Down the D&G summer runway strutted women in square-shouldered leopard dresses, pleated skirts, and leopard coats accentuated with fur, and topped with black bows. Bloggers deem you either love the collection or hate it. Not only do I love Dolce and Gabbana’s 2009 pieces, but I also love Whitefish Bay students’ take on the fall collection. The fashion at the 2009 Homecoming dance roars with style.
by: Sophia Jones
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Interview with Teen Vogue
The struggling economy has affected the fashion world in a number of ways. Many fashion houses, most recently Luella Bartley, have been unable to sustain the hard times, and thus are forced to shut their doors or look for financial backers sustain the hard times, and thus are forced to shut their doors or look for financial backers. It’s a trickle down effect; people aren’t spending, retailers are struggling, they aren’t fulfilling their orders with designers, and designers can’t keep up. In terms of magazines, many magazines are laying off employees in an effort to keep costs low in the production of very expensive fashion magazines. Teen Vogue is cutting down on shoots, general expenses and staff. Its the duty of all the entities in the fashion industry to work together to weather the recession storm – most notably Anna Wintour’s recent Fashion’s Night Out initiative, which united designers, magazines, stores and the city of New York to encourage spending and support of the fashion industry.
Mary Kate Steinmiller is a native to Milwaukee Wisconsin and works at Teen Vogue. She graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels in the early 2000’s. She then went to Parsons School of Design, New School University where she graduated from in 2007. While at college she majored in Design and Management, Fashion Studies. She has been a contributor at Teen Vogue for five years. She has worked as Associate fashion marketing editor and now works as Fashion Market Editor. Within her job she covers lingerie, surf and skate markets as well as swimwear. Mary-Kate also has her own jewelry line which sells at Charlotte Ronson and Inventory both of which are in New York City. We had the chance to interview Mary Kate and ask her a few questions that are vital to all that love fashion.
For fashion trends, Spring 2010, Teen Vogue is focusing on military and tribal looks, lots of surf and scuba inspiration, frothy, ethereal and pretty options for prom, new interpretations of clogs and bright fanny-packs and backpacks for accessory trends. In terms of magazines and editorial...the trend is linking the pages of the magazine to the Internet. Readers demand more interaction and it’s essential for the industry to keep up. Blogs, i-phone applications and electronic interaction are essential to keep people buying magazines when everything is essentially available on the Internet.
The Third Ward is making a strong statement in its support of strong boutiques that have a keen eye for fashion. I recently visited the store Falcon in the Third Ward and was extremely impressed. The merchandise in the store is parallel to my favorite boutiques in NYC.
How has the turn in the economy affected the fashion world?
What’s coming next for fashion?
What do people think of Milwaukee when it come to fashion?
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by: Catherine Guy
It takes a while for big city trends to translate to smaller cities like Milwau-kee. Its a trickle down effect....early adopters in cities like NYC, Paris, London make the trends, and soon it reaches the masses, and the early adopters have already moved on. Its not a bad thing, sometimes people need time to be comfortable with trends. Retailers aren’t going to take a chance on trends unless they are sure they will be accepted by the market. Trends in fashion capitals are often toned down for success in smaller cities such as Milwaukee.
I don’t think Milwaukee has an impact on the fashion industry as a whole, but it is important for smaller cities like Milwaukee to embrace their own fashion industry and identity. Different cities have their own trends, looks and styles...it wouldn’t be fun if everyone across the country dressed the same way. The stores and boutiques
in Milwaukee cater to customers in Milwaukee...they may not be trend-setting or on par with NYC, but they work for what
the fashionable in Milwaukee are looking for and I think that makes Milwaukee’s own fashion
identity special.
Do you think trends translate well from the fashion capitals of the world to Milwaukee?
Is Milwaukee important in fashion?
Teen Vogue cover: www.lifeandgossip.com
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Interview with Teen Vogue
Results. . .
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6. Who is your celebrity crush? a. Channing Tatum b. Johnny Depp c. George Clooney 7. What is your ideal date? a. Going to a party and then going for a “drive” b. Biking or hiking and then going to a coffee shop for lunch c. Going out to dinner
8. How do you usually wear your hair? a. A messy up-do b. How it naturally is c. Curled or straightened perfectly 9. What kind of music do you like? a. Dance b. Reggae c. Classics10. Where would you go for dream vacation? a. Touring New York City b. Backpacking and camping in foreign countries c. Shopping and touring Paris 11. Which celebrity do you resemble most? a. Megan Fox b. Drew Barrymore c. Audrey Hepburn
What Style of Bootsare You?
1. What is your favorite purse? a. A patent leather clutch b. A slouchy brown leather bag c. A classic black handbag
2. What do you typically do with friends? a. Go out partying b. Hang out in parks making tie-dye shirts and singing c. Go out for coffee or dinner at a cafe3. What kind of perfume do you wear? a. Agent Provocateur Maitresse b. None c. Chanel N°54. What type of jewelry expresses your style best? a. Sparkly, dangling earrings b. Beaded bracelets and anklets c. Pearls5. How do you do your makeup? a. Dramatic, smoky eyes and stained lips b. I don’t wear any c. A little mascara and naturally applied powder
Bé quiz
Makeup: www.ehow.com; perfume: www.chanel.com;Depp: www. moniquestuart.com; Nina Ricci boots: www.nymag.com;Hepburn: www.theeweddingparty.wordpress..com;
!
You love to push boundaries and break all the rules, and your untamed style shows it! These daring, knee-high boots made of python-embossed leather are perfect for you.
You are very down-to-earth and your natural style reflects that. These practical, earthy Steve Madden boots are both stylish and durable.
Your style is the definition of simple elegance. These suede Louboutin boots combine class with just a hint of playfulness.
black pump: www.saks.com thigh boot: www.stevemadden.com brown boot: www.neimanmarcus.com
Results. . .
Steve Madden $129If you chose mostly B’s…
If you chose mostly A’s…
If you chose mostly C’s…
by: Dana Gunderson
Sergio Rossi $1,195
Christian Louboutin $995
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Makeup: www.ehow.com; perfume: www.chanel.com;Depp: www. moniquestuart.com; Nina Ricci boots: www.nymag.com;Hepburn: www.theeweddingparty.wordpress..com;
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Lux Indie. Statement of Being. Gypsy Couture. Yasko. Latte. Des Arbres. Elle Aye Fox. Milk Bar. Rosefly. Iris Indigo. Elena Velez. These labels all made appearances on the runway in The Fashion Ninja’s Raw Talent II Fashion Show and are the hip, up-and-coming, indie-esque designers that call Milwaukee home. The setting; a huge, dark warehouse filled with hay-stacks straight from the farm in the heart of the Third Ward, which made for a show that was “raw,” indeed. However, the locale did nothing but enhance the overall feel of the night, and certainly worked to the show’s advantage. Fitting for the loca-tion, the runway was eccentric, set way above the heads of the audience, allowing for a unique perspective of the clothes. Following the crazy and questionable opening indie band’s performance, the show started. Though some garments were visibly amateur, the designs were trendy and all offered a unique twist on what’s “in,” in some way or another. The general consensus among the audience was that the last designer of the show, Elena Velez, had the best constructed and concen-trated collection, and for just turning 15, the girl is definitely going places! Other labels such as Milk Bar by Nancy Northey and the eco-friendly, 100% recycled male and female line, Rosefly, stole the show as well. The Fashion Ninja pulled of a very successful event: the atmosphere was great, the pre-show performance was interesting and the clothing and models were fabulous. Make sure you keep an eye out for the next Fashion Ninja event- it’s
certainly an experience worth the trip down to the Third Ward!
Mary-Kate Lucas
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Photography: Armon Noori & Annika Gunderson
It’s nine o’clock on a chilly Friday night and the high, arched wings of the Calatrava glow in the darkness. The museum appears tranquil, but appearances deceive. Caged under its wings, electro-pop beats through a crowd of well-dressed Milwaukeeans anxiously awaiting the night’s big event, a fashion show of cutting-edge local designers. The fashion show is only part of Milwaukee Art Mu-seum’s After Dark event, entitled “Run Up to the Runway.” The sterile gallery walls are turned into a festive gathering offering up tasty hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, complimentary beauty treatments at a beauty bar, a do-it-yourself craft studio, and a fashion show. Besides offering up all these treats to attendees, the event also serves as a marketing strategy: the museum pairs up with local businesses in hopes of revitalizing Milwaukee’s economy. The lights flicker on and off, the crowd quiets, attendees take their seats, and models start to prance down the runway. The first collection, Linda Marcus, evokes an edgy vibe, reminiscent of a chic, uptown woman spending her night at a biker bar. Models of the collection hide behind thick shades, flaunt ruffed leather motorcycle gloves, strut in thigh-high boots, and sport black shirt-dresses, and slouchy jackets. Then the beat of the music suddenly switches as a half-naked man holding a cue card labeled “Flaire: for him - for her” walks down the runway. Flaire, the clothing line, only encompasses looks for men composed of fitted blazers, cargo jackets, flannel, and light-wash boot-cut jeans. For the next collection, we move down south, were the fashion house Zita shows silk chiffon maxi’s and mini’s suited for pageantry or formal attire. The night ends with Ramon Lawrence, a contestant on this season’s Project Runway (booted for his reptilian spandex jumper), making a special appearance debuting his Ra’mon Lawrence 2010 collection. The aesthetic combines 1950’s cuts with prints and fabric popular in the current Miami scene encompassing high-waisted lady’s trousers, short-cuffed sleeves, and men’s short, pleated trousers. Furious clapping ensues as the last model exits the runway. Standing in the crowd, the energy and excite-ment, conjured up by the music and clothes, is palpable.
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Sophia Jones
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Run Up to the Runway
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Photography: Christy Seibers
Run Up to the Runway
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all photography:Sage Goldnik
Run Up to the Runway
BACKSTAGE
Not only is India home to two billion people and 22different languages, but many styles of clothing as well.
(By the way, trimmed beards are in this season. Shave that neck, good fellow.)
words of: Stuart Gilreath
I am Beard. Sophocles once said “He who has the beard, lives the beard”. Impressive scholars
from various civilizations throughout human history have contemplated the statement. Perhaps deep messages lie behind the seemingly simple words that once seeped
forth from the man’s chasm of infinite intelligence. I say, the message is quite clear: if you have the beard, you live the beard..
Allow me to elaborate. The warriors of olde defined themselves by their beards: chin-locks flowing, they ruled their lands with fists of iron and hearts of
steel. In the 1800’s, the generals of civilized lands boasted stylized fields of scraggly trees upon their battle-scarred grimaces as they managed
the lives and deaths of their fearless men-at-arms. Wizards, from the long lost days of the druids to the recently spent days of medicated
reflection, boast such flowers of wisdom, their beards swinging gracefully in the wind as they preach of man’s demise and purple
seas of swirling skulls.
painting: www.gov.im
You say, “Shall I grow this beard?”I say, “Yes, good sir.”
You say, “But the ladies do not approve.”I say “Alas, beards are on the rise Frodo. Be a Saxon warrior. Be a powerful wizard.
Be a man.”
Yet they still have the power to mesmerize – to invoke fearing and revering. Respect.
As I recall the beards of beautiful days
past, I look around myself. Slowly sipping my industrial-
strength coffee, I look left, I look right. Hat pulled down,
I’m incognito, observing modern homo-sapiens – my kin. I notice no
such flowers of wisdom speckle the chins; no such patches of grass grow
upon the mugs sipping mugs. Beards have gone.
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Historically, women have worn two major styles of dress- the sari and salwar kameez. The sari, which is typically more formal, consists of a petticoat, blouse, and long train of fabric (the sari). The petticoat is a waist-to-floor garment and should always match the base sari color as closely as possible, even though it is ultimately not visible outside the sari. The tight-fitted blouse can be short sleeved or three-quarter length and have a variety of necklines. This ends just below the bust, but the stomach area is generally covered by the sari, which is pleated and wrapped around the body. Although the sari appears to be a simple form of dressing, it can be extremely complicated. There are different ways to wrap the sari, usually depending on the region. For example, the Gujarati version of draping has pleats that are tucked so that they open to the right. It is then spread across the chest, and the left edge is tucked in the petticoat at the back. The Maharashtra version uses a longer sari, which allows greater freedom of movement, while the Bengali version contains no pleats and is wrapped around the waist, brought back to the right side and thrown over the left shoulder.
The other style of dress in India, known as a salwar kameez, is much more youth-ful and comfortable. Salwar, meaning pajama-like, bottoms are paired with a kameez, a long tunic with open side seams, giving the wearer lots of freedom of movement. Kameez can either have a traditional feel or a more modern cut, with deeper necklines and intricate designs. The finishing touch to any salwar kameez is a shawl, known as dupatta. In some cases, the dupatta is draped around the head as a sign of respect for elders, while many women wear it as an accessory that can be draped over one shoulder or around the chest and over both shoulders. Historically, salwar kameez were typically only worn in North India; however, they are now seen as a convenient and more comfortable alternative to saris, flattering all body types and having the ability to be modest or very dressy, depending on the design.
Indians Wear More Than Bindis
pattern:www.designinindia.net; runway: www.swankd.wordpress.com
These two styles are the everyday wear for one-fifth of the population and have great influence over the fashion world. Just as we perceive the slightest detail in someone’s new jacket, Indians have the same perceptions, only with their own traditional outfits and culture’s fashion.
Not only is India home to two billion people and 22different languages, but many styles of clothing as well.
by: Lizzy Piziak
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The Bé 25
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alaiya CamBerossTephanie CasTillo
Thomas demeTChrisT Fuda
CaTherine GaBelemily GarCia
annika GundersonnaThalie harland
dayna Jamessophie liliemaddy lyon
ella mCFarlandmax mead
sTuarT miChlerarden monTGomeryelizaBeTh norTman
meGan sieBelhenry smiThsydney sTeinisa sTraTTe
mashia TripleTTdani WallaCe
JaCkson WeBer
This list was created in a Facebook group; the top 5 names voted for in each grade, along with 5 Editor’s picks, are included above. Look for the next issue’s poll this Spring
on Facebook.
The FolloWinG people are inviTed To The samudra Fashion shoW This sprinG Free oF CharGe
Bé’s Samudra Fashion Show features local and student designs. “Samudra” comes from the word “ocean” in hindi and was chosen
because a large portion the proceeds with benefit Whitefish Bay High’s goal with H2O. If you are interested in helping with this production, please come to club meetings, otherwise there will be open model calls January 27th, for all boys and underclass girls, and 28th, for upperclassmen girls, outside the auditorium directly after school.
Also be sure to check out www.thirdcoastdigest.comfor Alex and Annika’s blog on the show
Special thanks to Raj Chaturvedi for the photo
special thanks to:
sheena goldblatt
lindsey ashlock
whitefish bay high school student counsil
kurt and charmaine gunderson
Gigi’s of Mequan for providing cover dress
