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Japanese designs in contemporary fashion

14 Feb

Japanese designs

Japanese design first started to make an impact on the fashion industry back in 1982 when 12 Japanese designers started to show their collections at the ready to wear runway shows.  Today, many of the names are easily recognized such as Hanae Mori, Yamamoto, Comeme des Garcons, and Kenzo.  However, the impact of their movement to bring Japanese style to the West has changed the way that contemporary fashion looks today.

In particular, certain elements of Japanese fashion made a large impact that is still noticeable today such as the use of monochrome tones, crazy shapes, and the use of black as a colour.  (more…)

Places you need to see in the south of France

29 Jan

Cote d'Azur

While France in general has a mystique and draw that is unmatched by any other European country, the south of France in particular is greatly enticing, given the fact that it offers a wide array of different environments and lifestyles that you could spend months exploring and still have plenty more to see.  The following however are a few places that you should make sure to check out next time you are in France.

Those who want to see the true allure of Southern France should head towards Provence where you will be met with purple lavender and plenty of small friendly villages that may get crowded during tourist season but are still a delight to visit.

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