Is this the beginning of the end for the Brazilian?
2013 December 5. | Szerző: shannon
It’s a line that’s been touted in several breathless news reports in recent years, but a new survey indicates that women are casting aside the razors and wax strips and investing in a pair of trimming scissors, if anything – that’s right, the bush is back!
Those born after 1990 could be forgiven for thinking the Brazilian is and has always been the only choice for pubic hair maintenance. But a potentially harrowing conversation with their parents might convince them otherwise. In fact, this 32-year-old writer remembers being a young lad transfixed by an ill-gotten Penthouse pictorial featuring a woman bereft of pubic hair. The black-and-white images featuring such a stark lack of pubic hair were so rare the spread was passed off as edgy, experimental art.
And it appears, after several decades where this has become the norm, that we are currently experiencing a renaissance.
Online pharmacy UK Medix conducted a poll regarding the grooming habits of 1,870 women. An astonishing – if post-2000 porn would have us believe – 51 per cent of participants said that they do not “style or groom their pubic hair.” The best part? Forty-five per cent responded that they used to wax but could “no longer be bothered to keep up the grooming”. Preach.
The hysteria surrounding public discussion of women’s pubic hair and its maintenance – men seem free to grow as many grey, straggly hairs as they desire, no matter how many times the word ‘metrosexual’ is bandied about – hit fever pitch in April when Gwyneth Paltrow spoke of the attention she received after joking that she works a “’70s vibe” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Appearing on the show again last week, Paltrow said the proliferation of news articles was such that her brother-in-law, Al Martin, had pleaded with her not kick-start a trend.
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“Apparently this was in a lot of newspapers,” she said. “I knew it had permeated when my brother in-law said to me like, ‘I hope you’re not going to, like, bring back big bush.'”
Martin might be one of a dwindling number of men who prefer their lovers sans hair, however; of the poll respondents 62 per cent revealed that their partner “prefers the natural look.”
The renewed push for bush received more attention last month when creative agency Mother London launched a crowd-sourced photographic series titled Project Bush. Their website described the campaign as “a call to action for women to stand up to the pressures of modern society and present their bushes in all their glory. Whether waxed or never tended, young, old, black, brown or white, we want to display London’s lady gardens in all their variety, and demonstrate the choice that many young women – particularly – may not realise they have when it comes to waxing.”
Rather than shame women who decide to go the full Monty, those behind the campaign say it’s about choice and that waxing has become so mainstream that many young women don’t even realise they have options. The project culminated in a major public exhibition that was intended to ignite debate.
“The women who were photographed came in for different reasons,” said Project Bush photographer Alisa Connan. “A very small percentage were completely comfortable with stripping off, the majority were nervous and then full of energy afterwards. And they all had different reasons – some were concerned about how the media portrays women in general, others were concerned about the world their daughters were growing up in. Most thought: ‘This is one small thing that we can do.'”
Suki Waterhouse wants kids
2013 December 3. | Szerző: shannon
Suki Waterhouse says spending time with Jourdan Dunn has made her feel broody.
Suki Waterhouse “really likes the idea” of having children.
The 21-year-old British model is currently dating Hollywood hunk Bradley Cooper. After the actor recently claimed starting a family was “the next step”, Suki has revealed she is also feeling broody.
“I really like the idea of having kids in not too long,” she told the January edition of UK Elle magazine. “Not, like, now. And not next year. But in not too long. I talk to Jourdan [Dunn, who has son Riley] about it quite a lot. She made the decision and had her parents and agency supporting her. I think it’s the coolest thing.”
Suki was pressed on her romance with Bradley. It has been reported that the pair fell for each other when they met at the ELLE Style Awards in February. However, Suki is reluctant to give too much away about the relationship.
“I don’t talk about my boyfriend because it’s boring. At least, that’s what I decided to tell you when you asked,” she said. “That didn’t happen there, but we did meet at the Style Awards, I’ll give you that. Look, maybe it’s best for me to say, ‘I’m not one of those girls who goes on about their boyfriends.’ I do think whatever I say will sound weird. But the truth is, if I start talking about him, I probably won’t be able to stop. And I don’t really want to talk about him, you know?”
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Suki also spoke about her fashion career. The star has managed to remain grounded thanks to her friendship with fellow catwalk stars Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger.
“That’s the really cool thing. We’ve been mates since we were kids so now, when we’re working together, it never feels like I’m on my own,” she smiled. “That’s such an advantage compared to the girls from abroad who know nobody. That’s why I always try and befriend new girls.
“Not that they always want me to!”
Suki is a face of Burberry and recently helped to launch the brand’s new fragrance. She couldn’t contain her excitement when asked how it feels to represent the iconic fashion house.
“I know it’s cool to pretend you don’t care. But I love fashion and I love clothes,” the star said. “I live my life in a sea of clothes. And it’s fantastic to be able to use them and play with them.”
Kennedy scion is star of Paris debutantes ball
2013 November 30. | Szerző: shannon
JFK’s great niece one of 20 hand-picked debs at prestigious social event.
AT Christian Dior in Paris, Kyra Kennedy, great niece of the late US president John F. Kennedy, carefully descends a grand staircase in a powder blue couture dress and towering heels.
The 18-year-old has just finished her final dress fitting before the Nov 30 Debutantes Ball, one of the social events of the year at which high society meets haute couture.
The glittering event will see 20 hand-picked “debutantes” dance, dine and network the night away in dresses loaned by some of Paris’ most famous couture houses.
Lord George Porchester whose family owns Highclere Castle, the setting for the hit television series Downton Abbey, has also been invited along with Kyra’s father Robert Kennedy Jr – the son of the slain president’s brother Robert, who was also assassinated.
”It’s my first time wearing haute couture so that’s really exciting, and I’m obsessed by the colour,” Kyra, an aspiring fashion designer, told AFP.
Others taking part include British royal Lady Amelia Windsor, the granddaughter of one of Queen Elizabeth II’s cousins, Francesca Packer Barham, granddaughter of Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer and Romy David, daughter of Seinfeld creator Larry David.
From Asia, there will be Akshita Bhanjdeo of India’s Bhanja dynasty, Filipino “It girl” Monica Urquijo Zobel, and Rebecca Eu, the Canberra-based daughter of a Chinese healthcare company chief.
Now in her 21st year organising the ball, Frenchwoman Ophelie Renouard makes no secret of her quest to track down as many big names as possible.
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In another publicity coup this year, she has secured the presence of London taxi driver’s daughter Lauren Marbe.
The 17-year-old made headlines recently when she notched up an IQ test score of 161, one point higher than Einstein.
“I read about her in the newspapers and so I phoned her up and she said ‘it is not my world but if you invite me I will come’,” Renouard said.
Modern debs want dresses not husbands
The event at the Automobile Club of France in Paris is based on the debutantes balls that were once an established part of the British upper class’s social calendar.
These launched well-born young women into society and – with luck – also introduced them to a potential husband.
But the balls started to fall out of favour in the late 1950s after Queen Elizabeth abolished the practice of the debutantes also being presented at court.
In recent decades, they have been reinvented as glittering fundraisers with the emphasis on philanthropy and contact building rather than finding a husband.
Among the new generation of balls, Renouard’s alone offers participants the chance to borrow a haute couture dress for the night.
“They are not interested in finding a husband, they are too young,” she said.
“What they prefer is the dress, because even if they are privileged they have never been to a haute couture house.”
In previous years “Le Bal” has attracted the daughters of European aristocracy as well as Hollywood A-listers such as Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Andie MacDowell, Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone.
Donations are made direct by the debutantes’ families to the Children of Asia charity which funds underprivileged girls through school in the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam.
In the past decade Renouard has also been able to tap into the newfound wealth of countries such as China and India.
The ball now has a strong showing from Asia but Renouard says she still has to crack Russia.
“I’m not good on Russia. It’s all about networks …,” she said.
As for next year and beyond, she has plenty more names in her sights.
“Every year in January we sit down and go through the files to see who we want. David Bowie’s daughter, I’m waiting for her to grow up,” she said.
”I also want Bill Gates’s daughter and I want more daughters of artists like Anish Kapoor,” she added.
Thanksgiving Outfits: Stay Comfy & Look Chic While You Celebrate
2013 November 28. | Szerző: shannon
Since Thanksgiving is about food and family, we are giving our stilettos a break and rocking some boots and silky sweaters for the holiday. We’re all about bringing it down to earth this week with some comfortable, stylish outfits — and here’s our tips! While you want to stay comfortable that doesn’t mean you can’t look great. From sweater dresses to tunics and everything in between, there’s so many ways to show off your personal sense of style without having to worry about reaching for that second helping.
Thanksgiving Outfits:
We love the idea of donning a flowy tunic for the holidays. Paired with skinny jeans or a fitted pant, this top will go with practically anything. Dress it up with heavy jewelry and platform wedges, or dress it down with a simple pair of stud earrings and flat ankle boots. This is also a great opportunity to experiment with this season’s spectacular colors. Rich burgundies, emerald greens, and deep purples are great colors that can easily be worn together, mixed with some neutral grays or browns, of course. If color isn’t your thing, find a black and white printed tunic and rock a pair of dark wash jeans.
For A Dressed Up Look, A Short Skirt Will Give You Just The Right Amount Of Glam:
If you’re looking to dress up for Thanksgiving, we suggest a short, gathered skirt. Paired with an adorable pair of ankle boots and a soft sweater, the skirt will visually lengthen your legs and let you show off a cute pair of shoes. A skirt is also a great way to play with this season’s fabulous tights. Fishnet, ribbed, or thigh-high socks, you can’t go wrong with complimenting your skirt with a pair of these — especially if you aren’t into showing a lot of skin this holiday. While the skirt will look perfectly polished the silhouette is forgiving enough that you don’t have to worry about digging in.
Club Monaco Holiday 2013 Lookbook
2013 November 22. | Szerző: shannon
The Club Monaco holiday 2013 line revolves around one of the fall/winter 2013 season’s most popular trends: metallics. Though metallic accents abounded on the runways, up until now, high street retailers have been reluctant to include high sparkle alternatives into their fall/winter 2013 lines. That all began changing as soon as holiday alternatives started hitting the shelves. Suddenly, sparkly thought provoking alternatives are everywhere and choosing the coolest items worth adding to our wardrobe is not proving an easy task.
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The new Club Monaco holiday 2013 lookbook brings both options for those who feel ready to embrace the trend without holding back and for those who prefer versatile options with just a trendy hint. In other words, there’s something for everyone in the new line. Since the time to find perfect holiday alternatives is getting shorter and shorter, a few style ideas on how to dress to impress definitely come in handy. The label’s suggestions seem to be based on the idea of keeping things simple and classy. Though metallic pieces can be extremely conspicuous, the label’s newest options are very balanced and don’t seem too over the top.
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At times, the ladylike allure of the new Club Monaco holiday 2013 outfit suggestions reminds us of the ultra classy Tory Burch holiday 2013 lookbook, which revolves around many of the same principles. The chromatic palette might seem a bit limited, however, the gorgeous embellishments definitely compensate for the restricted options color-wise. Gorgeous skirts, chic blouses with a romantic flair, sexy yet ladylike dresses and a variety of cool accessories worth splurging on are included in the latest Club Monaco collection.
A metallic accessory can be a great choice for adding a trendy vibe to a look without too much effort. A chain handbag featuring cool metallic details, a pair of cool metallic cap toe pumps or a chic belt can easily bring a festive vibe to any new season look. The best thing about the new outfits from the Club Monaco holiday 2013 lookbook? They make becoming the center of attention seem completely effortless.
5 Best Hats for Girls with Short Hair
2013 November 20. | Szerző: shannon
It’s cold outside, so you may want to think of protecting yourself against flu or cold. And what better ways than accessorizing your outfit with a stylish hat that will compliment your short hair? Here are 5 best hats for girls with short hair.
How to Wear a Hat with Short Hair: The Beret
If you want to find out how to wear a hat with short hair, you should try a beret. This fashionable hat will frame your face beautifully and will give a fresh French twist to your entire apparel. Pair this stylish hat for women with straight blunt bangs and short tresses and get ready for a stroll on Champs Élysées.
Winter Hats for Girls with Short Hair: The Knit Beanie
The knit beanie is one of the most comfortable winter hats for girls with short hair. This fashionable item will keep you warm during long winter days and will prevent hair damage. So, why is the knit beanie one of the best hats for short hair girls? Because it’s very easy to wear and you can mix it with a knitted sweater, a pair of leather boots and a chic knitted scarf.
Stylish Hats for Women with Short Hair: The Floppy
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One of the most stylish hats for women is the floppy one. This gorgeous and elegant hat will help you protect your short locks against cold temperatures. Moreover, you should also pick a floppy hat if you have an oblong face as it will help you make it appear shorter. And what would you say about matching one of the most stylish hats for women with a pencil skirt and a wool coat? Are you ready to stand out from the crowd?
Great Stylish Hat for Women: The Bowler
You won’t regret wearing one of the most stylish hats for women with short hair: the bowler with a short brim. Also called the derby hat, this fashion item was firstly introduced back in the 1850s. Since then, it has become very popular among those searching for the best hats styles for short hair. Wear it with textured hair and you’ll look amazing. Choose a bold lipstick to match your ensemble and your good to go.
Best Hat for Short Hair Girls: The Newsboy
Are you more of a tomboy and are you attracted by androgynous outfits? Then you should start wearing the newsboy hat. This is one of the greatest hats styles for short hair because it gives you the chance to play a little with your tomboyish side and explore fashion. If you’re asking yourself how to wear a hat with short hair, check it out! Cover your short tresses with this newsboy hat and you’ll draw the entire attention towards your eyes.
5 Black Friday Shopping Tips for Women
2013 November 16. | Szerző: shannon
If you’re planning on buying something on Black Friday, you should take a look at these 5 Black Friday shopping tips before doing so. This way, you’ll have all the necessary premises for purchasing the best product.
How to Get the Best Deals on Black Friday: Do Your Research
If you want to know how to get the best deals on Black Friday, you should start by doing your own research. So, if you’re planning on buying a special product, such as a TV, a notebook or an ebook reader, you should take a peak at consumer reviews.
If those reviews are bad, you shouldn’t rush and purchase it just because its price dropped. Instead, follow this Black Friday shopping tip: be patient, continue to do your research, and you’ll definitely find a better product.
Black Friday Shopping Tip: Compare Prices
Comparing prices is also one of the best Black Friday shopping tips for women. If you’ve finally decided what you want to buy, start comparing the prices provided by the stores involved in the Black Friday promotion. Moreover, here’s another how to get the best deals on Black Friday tip: you should check the producer’s web page to see the detailed information on the item you’re planning to buy, and then compare it to the one provided by the stores.
Great Black Friday Shopping Tips for Women: Early Bird Special Offers
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Here’s another great Black Friday shopping tip for women. Why? Because there are lots of stores that advertise special offers for early birds. These offers have one important purpose: they’re meant to draw in the crowd. This being said, you should take advantage of this great Black Friday shopping tip because you’ll get to be one of the first people to buy the desired items on sale.
Black Friday Shopping Tips: Bring Sales Ads with You
This is probably one of the best Black Friday shopping tips. There are stores that have the so called ‘lowest price guarantee’ policy. And if you find a better offer than the one provided by a particular store, you should bring this sales ad with you. According to the store’s policy, this acts as proof in applying the price difference.
Important Black Friday Shopping Tip for Women: Know the Store’s Policy
Knowing stores’ policy is a very important Black Friday shopping tip for women because you’ll know exactly what places to avoid. There are stores that became very strict with their exchanging policy, so here’s another Black Friday shopping tip for you: carry the receipt if you want to exchange a product.
A Fake Redhead’s Guide To Fake Red Hair Maintenance
2013 November 13. | Szerző: shannon
I’ve been a fake redhead since I was 17. The drastic color change brought loads of new feelings into my life and I haven’t been able to switch palettes since.
Red hair has become synonymous with me — you know how in reality TV, everybody has one characteristic? Mine would be Red Hair and Glasses.
And while I’ll never go back to mousy brown color again, I have been debating switching over to the blonde. But right now, I’m sticking with fake ging. And I’ve learned quite a bit about maintaining and working with all sorts of different shades and colors during my three-year tenure. Allow me to explain.
Living With & Loving The Inevitable Fade
Maintaining truly ginger-esque hair is a hassle because the color fades faster than any other. I used to let my red/auburn hair fade out over a period of around five weeks. It was lighter and more orange ginger than red ginger — people told me it looked super natural!
I actually liked the faded orange-y color more than the red. If you, too, want a quick fade after you’ve dyed your hair too bright or just like it that way, try Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. It’s a great color stripper and smells like babies would. I just want to smell like your babies, OK?!
The Perfect Cherry Red
I’ve never managed to get perfectly cherry, cherry hair, but I did my best. Like I said, red fades the most and the fastest of all dyed colors, so keeping vibrant hair going can be a struggle. I’ve managed to stretch my brightness out for several months at a time (not counting my roots, which are super slow-growing).
Keep in mind, though, that after three years as a redhead and constant dyes and touch-ups, my hair is completely soaked in red. Anyway. Ice Cream by Ineybra is the best drugstore brand for hair coloring stuff. I never buy fancy hair stuff at Sephora or salons, but I should start, because I want to amp up the softness in my hair.
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Inebrya’s Ice Cream Kromask in Cherry Red is amazing for maintaining vibrant red — slather it onto freshly washed & towel-dried hair, leave it for about 5-10 minutes, and then wash out. Please wear gloves! This is basically cream dye and it will seep into your skin and you will have horrible red rash hands for a week if you don’t. TRUST ME. I would do it about once or twice a week.
Another way I keep my color is by throwing a dab of the mask into my shampoo (currently using Vidal Sassoon’s color protection shampoo) and conditioner (currently using dollar store Herbal Essences. Shut up). That way, I don’t have to go through the hassle of doing the mask, and I still get the color-amplifying benefits.
So You Want Plum?
Whenever I use John Frida’s Precision Foam (3VR, “Deep Cherry Brown”) dye, I end up getting a very dark, purple-y color that ends up fading to red/reddish purple over time.
I’ve found that I actually kind of enjoy the plum shades, so here’s how to play it up: First, get an actual plum dye if you want a more concrete color instead of a messy fade. To keep my hair bright and colorful and different, I throw a couple dabs of Hot Hot Pink Manic Panic into my shampoo. It gives it some depth.
The Resting State: Auburn
Most of the time my hair is somewhere between cherry red and auburn — brighter than most natural redheads, but not blood-red enough to be Cat Valentine [ed note from Abby: For non-youngs like me, Cat Valentine is the red-headed character Ariana Grande plays on “Victorious.” I had to Google it. Though I proudly (?) knew who Ariana was.]
During these phases my upkeep is much the same as I mentioned earlier, except I don’t actually use the Ice Cream hair mask. I just add a few globs of pink/red dye in my shampoo to lightly brighten the color without overpowering it with SUPER RED.
The dye I use most often is Nice n’ Easy 6R. It provides good coverage, a nice color and an easy fade into ginger. However, I’ve tried others in my quest for the “Perfect Red” and most have disappointed me. The John Frieda dye I’ve mentioned is really good for dark color, but it fades relatively easily without constant care and upkeep. I’m really excited about the new L’Oreal mousse dye — it comes in a reusable container so you can touch up your roots, and the colors available are pretty fabulous.
The photos you see are of my current red color, which hasn’t been touched up in two months. The first month I used my pink-infused shampoo and lately I’ve been using the Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo in an attempt to strip out the color to make bleaching easier.
Don’t judge me — I’m lazy and broke! Although, I’m rethinking it a little now — kinda want the plum back.
I love my red hair. Like my glasses, I’ve had red hair for long enough that I don’t know who I am without it. But a part of me is always longing for change. Maybe it’s because I get jittery sitting still for too long, or because I can sometimes be a huge commitment-phobe. Or maybe it’s because when the going gets tough, I run away and download music from 2006 and do stupid things to my hair.
Is flouride good for your teeth?
2013 November 11. | Szerző: shannon
Frederick McKay, a young dentist, noted that those who lived there had very low rates of tooth decay, although they did have higher rates of a condition called fluorosis, characterised by a brown staining of their teeth.
Analysis of the local water supply showed that fluoride levels there exceeded 2mg per litre, a relatively high concentration compared to other areas. However, the observed resistance to tooth decay got dentists wondering whether it would be possible to harness the positive effects of fluoride (reduced decay) without incurring the brown discolouration effect, by simply adding fluoride to the water supply in concentrations less than 2mg/l.
Subsequent analyses clearly showed that addition of fluoride to drinking water at 1 mg/l achieved just that, and, based on this evidence, several countries including Ireland moved to fluoridate water on a statutory basis.
Fluoridation was not initially welcomed in Ireland. One woman, Gladys Ryan, took her case to the High Court and then to the Supreme Court. In a lengthy case, the legislation for fluoridation which had originally been signed into law in Dec 1960 finally came into effect on Jul 15, 1964 when the case was dismissed.
The nationwide implementation of fluoridation in the years that followed heralded a dramatic improvement in the dental health of the population, a benefit which persists today. Studies showed reduced rates of tooth decay among people in the Republic of Ireland compared to those in the North where fluoridation was not introduced. However, despite clear evidence of its benefits, controversy continues.
It has been claimed that people exposed to fluoride in their drinking water are at greater risk of osteoporosis and cancer. Neither of these claims stand up to scrutiny. In fact, the literature shows that there’s absolutely no increased risk of either osteoporotic bone change or cancer at water fluoridation levels less than 2 mg/l.
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To put this in context, Ireland fluoridates its water at a level of 0.7mg/l. The only adverse effect of fluoridation at this level is mild dental fluorosis, which occurs with greater frequency in children living in fluoridated water areas, including Ireland. While this may be a cosmetic concern, most research shows that it is not “aesthetically objectionable” and is harmless to the structural integrity of the teeth.
The most recent controversy concerned a suggested increased risk of fluorosis among infants fed formula — milk made with fluoridated tap water. Again, even if this did occur, there is no robust evidence that it would have any long-term adverse effect on the child’s dental or general health.
It’s important that these unsubstantiated adverse effects are discussed in the correct context. While most of us think about dental health as a purely aesthetic issue, this is far from the truth.
Dental decay and tooth loss are associated with significantly increased risk of death after surgery, as the exposed gums create a potential entry route for serious infection. I, like many clinicians, am in the unfortunate position of experiencing this first hand, having had post-surgical patients in my care die of such infections.
While those who assert the supposed “hazards” of water fluoridation are entitled to their opinion, the facts speak for themselves. The data shows us that water fluoridation has yielded considerable public health benefits, and that it does not present any danger to human health.
Matin Mac Mathew’s fashion ethics
2013 December 10. | Szerző: shannon
Matin Mac Mathew, the creator of the brand Ethics, has an almost child-like innocence and free spirit that immediately attracts people to his personality.
However, his designs depict a matured sensibility crafted by his experiences. Matin, who recently showcased his designs at the International Fashion Fest organised by Pegasus, is a fast rising star in the fashion designing world in Kerala.
“I established ‘Ethics’ in Kochi in 2011, immediately after I quit my job with Christian Dior. I joined Dior in Paris as part of my internship during my Masters in fashion design from Istituto Marangoni in London and later acquired a job there. I was specialising in men’s wear back then, so I was responsible for creating the check design shirts while working there. I had to create 100 designs a day, but the job was made easy by the designing software provided,” says Matin.
Comparing our fashion scene to the one in Paris he says, “In Paris, an entire year is devoted to a particular colour. So you can predict which colour would be back in fashion in the coming year and you design based on that. Besides, if you come up with a creative work there, you are acclaimed and people respect you. Here, unless a celebrity wears it, it is not worth following. Creativity is not given credit and people look at it like just another piece of clothing. However, things are changing. There used to be a time when a particular colour combination popular in London took five years to reach the Indian fashion scene. But now that gap has reduced to a couple of years,” he says.
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After quitting Dior, Matin joined his family in Kochi and now caters to a long line of celebs including Manoj K. Jayan, Asif Ali and Jayasurya and specialises in wedding couture.
“I have a select clientele. If someone walks into my store, I do everything possible to ensure that they are content with what they buy resulting in us becoming family friends. The pieces that I hold in the shop only serve as a catalogue for clients. Once they pick the pieces, I understand their taste and create new products that suit them. I design new products and e-mail it to them every two months for them to select. I never show the same design to two people,” he says.
Matin says his designs are elaborate works with simple designs inspired by nature. “I choose my colours from nature and a single design is repeated throughout a piece in different colours and shades. For example, for Siddique’s daughter’s wedding, a lehenga was created with nearly 1000 embroidered flowers in different shades of pink and cream. Each flower took almost an hour to embroider. Most designers just pick a readymade material and work on it. All my designs are worked on fresh fabric which enables more creativity. I want everything on the piece to be mine,” he adds.
Matin says that in fashion, change is the only constant and a good dress must not hang on the body follow its lines. “I believe a good dress should be pretty but more importantly, draw attention to the wearer and make her look good. When the woman smiles the dress must smile with her,” says Matin.
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