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There is no explanation as to what harem pants are, exactly... and that's why we love them!
They can be dressed up or dressed down, are eye catching, and, most importantly, are extremetly comfortable!
Made for spring, summer, fall, and can even be layered up easily for the winter, it's easy to fall in love with Harem Pants!
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A minor set back for a major comeback, the bow tie is back with a vengeance and is a great accessory for fall. But jut for your educational pleasure, here's a little history...
Who knew the Croatians had such fashion sense! Yes, they're to be credited with the creation of the bow tie, originally using a scarf to close the opening of their shirts. Eventually, the French elite adopted the scarf and developted it into, what they called, a Cravat. Over the years the cravat evolved into the bowtie, which actually paved the way for the necktie.
Although the bow tie died down for a while, we believe it deserves a proper reincarnation.
We don't die, we bow tie.
January 7, 2012, No Explanation Fashion, along with the help of Army of One Photography, and the Muse Arts Warehouse, put on our first ever Fashion Show!
Along with a showcase of original works by NE, the show also gave a few local artists from Savannah, GA a chance to showoff their amazing musical talents!
We would like to personally thank everyone who contributed to the show! An extra secial Thank You to Hailee Hutcherson, Rashamod Lee, Keshana Odom (MUA), Juwan Platt (The Innovative Mint), Sheldon DJSheKnows Quaterman, Brandon Sadler, Saidah Smalls, and Candis White for all of you help!
And, of course, this show wouldn't be possible without the help and enthusiasm of every model and performer!
Be on the lookout for the next show, coming soon!
View photos from No Explanation's first ever Fashion Show!!!
Everyone has their own explanation... go ahead and express yours. Your Explanation is a compilation of fashion editorials by YOU.
If you have something fashion related you wish to express, let us know! Write something, and email an attachment of your writing, with a title, and an author name you wish to use, to noexplanation3000_gmail.com
and we'll post it on the site!
Look, Man
The only thing that separates a boy from a man... is shoe size. Read More
Breaking the Ice
Creativity, Execution, Networking. No Explanation affiliate, Keith, of Army of One, explains the necessary factors to a successful career. Read More
Haute Couture: Art or just clothes?
Regarded as the most lavish forms of fashion, Haute Couture has a history of gracing the runway as more than just fashion. But can a dress be as artistically ravashing as a painting in the MOMA? Read More
LATELY , I’'ve been hearing a lot of people downing others in their craft, whether as an aspiring model, photographer, designer, whatever “creative” trade comes to mind. In such fields, many factors come into play for a successful career. A few of these are, but aren'’t limited to:
• Creativity
• Execution
• Networking
-Creativity , an essential quality for any product that stimulates the senses, is overflowing and abundant in the minds of our fast-paced lives, and naturally bleeds into our photos, poses, and designs. But with so many people coming into these different careers, it’s hard to come up with ideas that truly seem… original. Which sometime lends to the more experienced visionaries to look down on the newer, greener “freshman” who genuinely don’t realize they’ve replicated the “original”.
Although it can be frustrating to see your idea re-marketed, try taking it as a way to see your idea expressed through someone else’s eyes. Noobs should research they’'re idea, though, to see if there are similar ideas already in circulation, and if so, how can they express it to not come across as a remake. No ONE idea can be expressed identically by TWO separate identities. That being the case, all should strive to make a concept there own, that is, fingerprint it with their own uniqueness.
-Execution of an idea will make or break a concept. If an idea’s creativity is overshadowed by its lack of control or amateurish presentation, it generally speaks negatively against its creator. Whereas a skilled artist knows what’s to be where and why, a novice will not be as adept to catching those subtleties.
At this point, it’'s more beneficial to help the “learning class”, than chew them out on how bad their product is, or seems to be. It’s good to remember to that we all were at that point once in our career, so lend a helping hand than a foot crushing their dreams. Who knows? You could end up working for them, or worse yet, be put out of business by them…
-Networking , another cornerstone of healthy growth, is an absolute must for both ends of the spectrum. New and advanced alike both benefit from a strong networking system, as no one person knows every profitable venture, so reach out to one another. I personally have done far more by establishing contacts with established photographers AND mingling with those just starting out.
But, truth be told, no person should attack another’s idea or presentation on the basis of skill level, because someone, somewhere can easily do the same to you. On that same note, the new kid on the block shouldn’t tout his work as from God above either. I don’t even consider myself a proper photographer, more so a paid enthusiast… I greatly enjoy competition between those in my field, but that being said, I stay within unspoken rules-of-engagement and sportsman-like conduct. My hope is that more people would share a more considerate outlook as well...
*Shrugs*,
Keith Morgan,
Army of One – Digital Imagery
If, on the rare occasion, the term “haute couture” finds it's way into your daily conversation, you probably picture extravagant, frilly, nonsensical articles of clothing placed upon models adorned with eccentric hairstyles and makeup. Most people just equate haute couture with expensive clothing. They never view it as art when haute couture is indeed a form of fine art. The work, dedication, and creativity that goes into creating a beautiful painting also goes into creating these garments. So why should it not be considered a form of art? And what qualifies something as a piece of art?
Let'’s take a look at what haute couture is exactly. Haute couture is very exclusive, very expensive, custom clothing that is made entirely by hand and usually consists of intricate appliqués or elaborate renderings of fabric. This is done to produce the luxurious and unique look and feel that is associated with these garments. Companies that work to produce these clothes are called “houses” and belong to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture which is located in Paris, France, the origin of haute couture. In order to qualify as a house, you must follow certain rules: design made-to-order pieces for private clients, own an atelier (or workshop) in Paris that employs fifteen or more people, and each season (which occurs twice a year, spring and fall) they must present a collection to the Paris press with both daytime and evening outfits.
Creating an haute couture evening dress can take up to 1000 hours. Everything is done by hand by the best and most experienced seamstress. The dress is made to mold and fit specifically to the one client'’s body, so it is, in a sense, truly one of kind. These dresses have the most intricate beadings and designs and are almost too beautiful to even wear sometimes. They truly are wearable pieces of art.
Art is defined as the product or process of deliberately arranging items (often with symbolic significance) in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect. Art can also be used as term to refer to a skill or mastery. There are various forms of it such as music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, and painting.
Art is never judged for its purpose, it’s judged more for the response it causes and its affect.
Haute couture most certainly causes a response, especially with its shows. For example, the Christian Dior Spring 2010 haute couture collection was creative in every aspect. The show was set in a beautiful Victorian style mansion and the clothing was equestrian themed. The entire show was inspired by elegant, upper-class 19th century English women who lived on the countryside and took part in horseback riding and attended polo matches. As the music cued, each model, with their ruby lips and pearlescent skin, slithered their way gracefully down the winding staircase and proceeded to strut around the house with a haughty air about them. Each and every model stayed in character the entire time as the audience looked on. This was more than just a fashion show, it told a story and took you back in time. As an on-looker, you felt as if you were peering intrusively on the private life of the elite as they prepared to go “off to the races” or enjoy a day out horseback riding on the English countryside. It was a breathtaking show.
So why is haute couture not considered an art form to some? It is obviously much more than just clothing. It takes skill to produce these garments. It takes ingenuity and creativity to know how to present them. These are all things painters, musicians, photographers, and sculptors think about while perfecting their craft. They go through the same process as designers do. Some argue that it’s just clothing. Well, a painting is just a picture and music is just a song. Its how they are made and produced that turn them into art. The purpose of a piece doesn’t always define what it is.
Just like a photographer or painter, a designer has a view or fantasy. But instead of expressing it through a lens or paintbrush, he does so through his needle, thread and fabric. Their art is conceptual and cannot be directly explained, but then again… what art can? Haute couture is avant garde, abstract, and it makes you think. Art is communicative, significant, and thought-provoking. Haute couture fulfills and even surpasses this definition. So, the next time you see a lavishly designed gown or outfit, don'’t just view it as a piece of clothing, appreciate it as an art.
At what age do you decide that it's time to start dressing like an adult? At what age do you decide that sneakers can’t be an everyday accessory and that jeans shouldn’t always sag? It just seems as though, now that I’m out of high school and half way through college, I’m still seeing young men looking as though they just hopped off the yellow school bus. Who, exactly, are you trying to impress? Believe it or not, ladies (not girls ) are much more attracted to men who dress like…well… men!
I’m not saying throw out your jays and never purchase another pair of sneakers again. I’m just saying, learn how to dress in ways other than urban. Learn the names of designers, not just the names of brands, and figure out what size pants you REALLY wear. Buy a pair (of pants) that require a crease in the front of the leg, throw on a button up, and be just as willing to drop as much much on a pair of Cole Haan’s as you are on a pair of Nike’s. It’s not hard and it makes a BIG DIFFERENCE.
So…
If you’re still wearing multiple bright colors at once… let it go.
Jeans with designs on the back pockets? Let it go.
Shirts with big logos across the chest? Let it go.
A fitted in every color to match every outfit you have? let it go.
Eventually you have to let it go.
I see "men" and 7th graders wearing the same thing!
You don’t see something wrong with this?
Because grown men do.
Want to speak on this? email us a statement at noexplanation3000_gmail.com
and we'll put your piece on th site.
Oh, and don’t think this is just a male problem…
Ladies, I’m coming for you next.
"Now-a-days creativity is hard to come by , but we don't ride bandwagons, we drive 'em.. Just a few rare people doing something different......"
