Sari

A sari or saree[1] is a strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from four to nine metres in length that is draped over the body in various styles.[2] It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burma, and Malaysia. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder baring the midriff.[2]

The sari is usually worn over a petticoat (लहंगा lahaṅgā or "lehenga" in the north, langa/pavada/pavadai in the south, chaniyo, parkar in the west, and shaya in eastern India), with a blouse known as a choli or ravika forming the upper garment. The choli has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped, and as such is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers. Cholis may be backless or of a halter neck style. These are usually more dressy with plenty of embellishments such as mirrors or embroidery, and may be worn on special occasions. Women in the armed forces, when wearing a sari uniform, don a short-sleeved shirt tucked in at the waist. The sari developed as a garment of its own in both South and North India at around the same time, and is in popular culture an epitome of Indian culture.[3]

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New York Fashion Week

 
The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first organized fashion week. Held in 1943, the event was designed to attract attention away from French fashion during World War II, when fashion industry insiders were unable to travel to Paris to see French fashion shows.[2] Fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert organized an event she called "Press Week" to showcase American designers for fashion journalists, who had previously neglected their innovations.[2] (Buyers were not admitted to the shows and instead had to visit designers' showrooms.[2]) Press Week was a success, and fashion magazines like Vogue, which were normally filled with French designs, increasingly featured American fashion.[2]

In 1994, the event was moved to its former site in Bryant Park, where it was held inside a series of large white tents in the almost-block-long park.[3] Admission is by invitation only, to the fashion industry, fashion press, assorted celebrities, and internet based Fashion press (e.g. District L, Fashionista, FWD). Beginning in February 2009 (showing Fall 2009), many designers opted out of their usual Bryant Park tent fashion shows because of the current economy and held smaller presentations.

At the Fall 2009 Fashion Week the public got a taste of technology as it is shaping the future of fashion. It is not only making it cheaper and easier for designers to create their collections, it is also saving them travel time as many broadcast their lines over the Internet. Many designers opted to not only market online but also sell exclusively online. Designer Norma Kamali and the Polo Ralph Lauren Rugby brand both have an application for the Apple iPhone. In the Vivienne Tam show, models walked the runway carrying Hewlett Packard mini notebook computers instead of the expected handbag.

Because of the recession affecting most of the world, designers were stepping outside of the box for fall 2009. In previous years, fashion houses would be expecting costs up to $750,000 to produce a quality runway show. The idea of using mannequins to display clothing was used by established designers Betsey Johnson and Vera Wang as a way to cut model and runway costs. Mara Hoffman, Sergio Davila and Nicholas K saved 40 percent of their costs by combining their separate lines into one show. Another trend seen during fall 2009 Fashion Week was recession friendly fashion. A number of pieces displayed were items that could be worn in the fall and carry over to the spring. A popular staple was bold color dressed that could be worn over a turtleneck in colder weather and stand alone in the spring; convertible blazers were introduced by Vera Wang and Karen Walker as a way to get double the wear out of one piece.

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Blue Angels Commander Grounds Himself

(CNN) -- The commander of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels stepped down Friday in the wake of a subpar performance at a Virginia air show this week.

"I performed a maneuver that had an unacceptably low minimum altitude. This maneuver, combined with other instances of not meeting the airborne standard that makes the Blue Angels the exceptional organization that it is, led to my decision to step down," Cmdr. Dave Koss said in a statement, referring to the Lynchburg, Va., Regional Airshow.He will be replaced by Capt. Greg McWherter, who was the flight demonstration team's previous commander.Air shows have been in the spotlight recently because of concerns over safety.A pilot performing stunts in an east Florida air show in March died in a fiery crash when the Russian military plane he was flying in broke formation and fell to the ground.Also in March, engine trouble at an air show in Texas caused a plane to plummet, leaving a white trail behind as it dove toward a wooded area. The two stunt pilots onboard survived.The Blue Angels have canceled performances at the Rockford, Ill., Airfest June 4-5 and the Evansville, Ind., Freedom Festival Air Show June 11-12 because of the shakeup in its leadership.

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Sorry Mate, New "Pirates" Movie Slow Moving

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” the fourth installment of the Disney series, is everything you’d expect from a big-budget, action-adventure film. The scenery is lush, the costumes are impeccable, the action sequences are epic and Johnny Depp is still hot (and dirty).
It’s also kinda boring.
For those not familiar with “Pirates,” let me catch you up to speed. Johnny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow, a saucy pirate with a thirst for trouble. When we first met Jack, he was battling his former first-mate, Captain Barbossa, for command of his precious vessel, The Black Pearl.  There was lots of fighting, blah, blah, blah, Jack meets his Dad, Bootstrap Bill, blah, blah, blah, Kiera Knightley and Orlando Bloom get married, blah, blah, blah. And ... yep. That’s it.

Ok, so when we once again meet up with Captain Jack he has just arrived in London town, and he’s looking to acquire a ship, now that the Black Pearl has been lost. But there are rumors afoot; rumors about Captain Jack already assembling a crew. And that must mean one thing: An imposter.
Enter the luscious Penelope Cruz, a.k.a. the only thing that makes this movie remotely entertaining. If not for Cruz, the daughter and first-mate of the infamous Blackbeard (Ian McShane), the film would just be a series of mildly-entertaining sword fights. Cruz helps infuse the plot with heart, humor and more than a little sexiness.
Angelica Malon (Cruz) is a scorned lover of Jack’s who forces him to guide her and Blackbeard’s crew to Ponce de Leon’s mythical Fountain of Youth. But they’re not the only ones after life everlasting. Captain Barbossa, now with the Royal Navy, and the Spanish Armada are right behind them.  What follows is a plodding, lengthy journey to an obvious ending. Much could have easily been lost to the cutting room floor, and I’m fairly sure no one would have missed it.
As a righteous clergyman, Sam Claflin (Philip) gives one of the only other notable performances in the bunch. But even his cross-species love for an ethereal mermaid can’t make this film anything more than a forgettable installment in an already bloated series.

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Blue Angels Commander Grounds Himself

(CNN) -- The commander of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels stepped down Friday in the wake of a subpar performance at a Virginia air show this week.
"I performed a maneuver that had an unacceptably low minimum altitude. This maneuver, combined with other instances of not meeting the airborne standard that makes the Blue Angels the exceptional organization that it is, led to my decision to step down," Cmdr. Dave Koss said in a statement, referring to the Lynchburg, Va., Regional Airshow.He will be replaced by Capt. Greg McWherter, who was the flight demonstration team's previous commander.Air shows have been in the spotlight recently because of concerns over safety.A pilot performing stunts in an east Florida air show in March died in a fiery crash when the Russian military plane he was flying in broke formation and fell to the ground.Also in March, engine trouble at an air show in Texas caused a plane to plummet, leaving a white trail behind as it dove toward a wooded area. The two stunt pilots onboard survived.The Blue Angels have canceled performances at the Rockford, Ill., Airfest June 4-5 and the Evansville, Ind., Freedom Festival Air Show June 11-12 because of the shakeup in its leadership.

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Polish Your Grace with Pakistani Footwear

 Traditional Pakistani footwear is no less. This summer, men and women both can carry a different fashion statement by looking equally trendy in wearing Kolhapuri chappals, Khussas and sandals. Are you already sick of buying diamond-studded strappy leather Prada shoes and iconic Jimmy Choo’s pumps; men wearing Adidas or Nike converse? Don’t worry because traditional Pakistani footwear is no less. This summer, men and women both can carry a different fashion statement by looking equally trendy in wearing Kolhapuri chappals, Khussas and sandals. Not just that these shoes depict the rich culture of the sub-continent as India and Pakistan’s footwear style majorly overlaps; our brilliant stores offer an extensive range of to-die-for collection of this chic ethnic Pakistani

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Paris Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2011-12

Paris Fashion Week started on January 19, 2011 with Roland Mouret and Thierry Mugler mens RTW collection followed by other designers like Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier, Juun J. who presented 2011 fashion collection for men. Fashion week Paris.

Paris fashion week was the festive carnival for many featured international fashion designers who presented their exclusive menswear collection at the fashion week Paris. Men’s 2011 fashion was worth seeing experience in creations of Roland Mouret and Thierry Mugler presented on Wednesday/January 19, 2011, the first day of fashion week Paris. Paris fashion week is one of the most popular fashion weeks in the fashion industry. Fashion week Paris was an event of best men's collection for Fall and Winter 2011, which made an out of the world heavenly environment of Fashion Models at catwalk.

Second day,Thursday/January 20, 2011 of Paris fashion week was followed by Adam Kimmel, Yohji Yamamoto, Dries Van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton, Rick Owens, Issey Miyake, Alexis Mabille and Viktor & Rolf, who presented their best menswear collection for 2011 fashion.This was second day of fashion week Paris.

Third day, Friday/January 21, 2011 of Paris fashion week passed with sophisticated and elegant collection showcased by John Galliano, Ami, Givenchy, Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus, Cerruti, Kris Van Assche, Walter Van Beirendonck, Balenciaga, Julius, Gustavo Lins, Balmain and Junya Watanabe Man for 2011 fashion. This was 3rd day of fashion week Paris for menswear.

Forth day, Saturday/January 22, 2011 of Paris fashion week carried men’s ready to wear collection by Raf Simons, Hermès, Damir Doma, Boris Bidjan Saberi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, TL/Mann, Dior Homme, Bernhard Willhelm, Ann Demeulemeester, Miharayasuhiro, Christophe Lemaire, Kenzo, Alexandre Plokhov, Maison Martin Margiela and Valentino for 2011 fashion. This was 4th day of fashion week Paris for men.

Fifth and last day of Paris fashion week, Sunday/January 23, 2011 ended up with creations by Acne, Yigal Azrouël, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin for 2011 fashion. This was last day of fashion week Paris for mens collection.

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