May 2009 Theme Day - Shadows

~ FRIENDSHIP ~

Two really good friends casting shadows while they play.

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Godalen Beach

I have posted this beach few times and this is one more. I hope you don't mind :). You can see other photos of this beach here and here.

BMW Motorbike

This is a BMW touring motorbike. Norway has endless scenic winding roads perfect for cruising through beautiful landscape. For you outside Norway bring your bike and take a nice trip.

French Fashion

French Fashion Culture

French fashion culture are well known all over the world especially on the world of fashion. French fashion culture are became dominant since the seventeenth century. The fashion industry was turn into high fashion accompanied with the accessories.

Through the fashion seasons, more designer clothes are equipped in changing styles of fashion but still in the depicts French fashions. Through the takeovers of the French designers and fashion corporations, the French fashion is in continue spreading its designs and styles all over the world.

LVMH is the world's largest luxury good purveyor that maintains the dominance of French fashion in the world of fashion. In the world of fashion, not only LVMH had the power of contributing luxury fashion goods in fashion trends. Through the contributions of French fashion culture in the line of designer clothes, some of the foreign designer clothes are enriching the French fashion trends by means of introducing new style and designs which blends on the foreign fashion and French fashion.

French Fashion in Europe

French fashion have done far into the world of fashion worldwide. When we talk about French fashion, how far do French fashion already got. The uniqueness of French fashion was brought zest to the French fashion trends. Because of there featured luxury fashion products, they are successful in maintaining the fashion culture of French in Europe and all over the world.

The effect of French fashion in Europe are very important when it comes to the fashion lifestyle there. French Fashion network is important also in the economy of France as well as all over Europe. Because of millions of people who are embrace the luxurious concept of French fashion. As far as Fashion is concern, they conquer also lifestyle fashion such as in food fashions, interior home designs, and fashionable furniture industries.

In Europe, French Fashion is the major source of latest and hottest fashions from time to time. French fashion is already a signature trend of Fashion.

Italian Fashion

History Of Italian Fashion

Italian Fashion during Renaissance



The period after 11th century was development and domination of Italian fashion. Just like modern fashion, no rich tradesman would wear dresses that were out of fashion.



The Decline of Italian Fashion



The gothic style which is simpler style became popular in Italy and influenced Italian fashion. The dominance of Spanish fashion led to decline in Italian fashion. For centuries, Italian fashion faded away in the world of fashions.



The Revival of Italian Fashion



Post World War II, the Italy exported accessory fashion items and leather goods.



There was revival of Italian Fashion on 25th February 1951, when Giovan Battista Giorgini held a fashion show in Florence. Giorgini wanted to show that these expensive clothes are worn by rich influential people with ease. The fashion show became overnight success. With change in time, the Italian fashion concentrated and designed cloths for common man.

Italian Fashion Design: an Introduction

Fashion designers translate these philosophies into art that one can wear. Aside from artistic statements, fashion design houses have also demonstrated excellence in producing clothes that are practical and functional for everyday activities.



The designer can specialize in three types of design: mass market pieces, ready to wear (RTW) clothes, and haute couture pieces. Retail stores and outlets typically sell these clothes. RTW pieces, on the other hand, are not produced in bulk unlike mass market clothes.

You can find them in boutiques or high-end clothing stores. Concepts in fashion design not only lies on finished clothing pieces, but also on the fabric used. Textile designers are equally influential in constructing an outfit; these are not just left to fashion design professionals.

Good Monday

It's spring now and the flowers start blooming. Here is one for you to start a new week.

Iron-man

This statue was created by Gormley. 23 of this iron men were scattered all over Stavanger. All facing the same direction. I have posted one of them before, you can see it here. This one is on the road that divide the Lagård cemetery in two .