#0601

Summary:

China exchanged students introduced the new Asian faces in Fashion.

Vocabulary:

semi-solid knitting n.非平面針織

fluorescence color  n.螢光色

nominee  n.被提名者

renowned   adj.有名的

free-spirited  adj.自由奔放的

youthquake  n.青春動亂，青年運動

reflection:

 From today's presentation, I get to know more about those young designers that are from China or Taiwan.It's interesting introduction for the new Asian faces in Fashion. I think that these new designers are working hard and trying to fight upstream in the fashion industry. I can see that all of them try to apply innovative ideas to their designs. The gown worned by Rihanna and designed by Kuo Pei that resembles a pancake or pizza really put me in awe. And the garment designed by Angus Chiang that is modeled on Taiwan's junior high school exercise book is also really impressive!  

#0518

Topic: Anna Sui

Summary:

The video describe Anna Sui's design style.

Vocabularies:

vagrant 流浪者;乞丐

grunge  頹廢風尚

preppy  貴族雅痞

be the new rock and roll 非常流行

faux far 人造毛

Bohemian 波西米亞風

nostalgia   復古風

           

Reflection:

Anna Sui has a dream of being designer by 4 age. And she developed her fashion business in 1990. Ｉthink she is a strong woman, and know what she want, is a admirable person.

Her design some is mixing of vintage and grunge plaid, like Victorian look, others is different style. In general, her design style can separately good girls and bad girls.

#0323

Coco Chanel

Summary: The story of Coco Chanel's life.

Coco Chanel: Either I die as well, or I finish what we started together.

Vocabulary: 

costume jewelry 人工珠寶

camellia       山茶花

pearl       珍珠

tweed     斜紋軟呢

liberate    解放

jersey     針織緊身內衣

leather silhouette show  皮影戲

boyish    像男孩
haute coutune 高價製服

Reflection:

Though there are many thighs happened, Coco Chanel still walk to freedom, and didn't care others' sight, make woman liberated, cutting the skirt, revealed ankles, freed the waist, eliminate corsets, revived jersey, cut her hair, brown her skirt, this beauty is unique.

#0511

Summary:

Introduce the designer,Vera Wang. And her experience.

Vocabulary:

see-through look  透視的

Integrity 誠實的

finicky  過份講究的

mind-boggling  令人難以置信的

glamorous  富有魅力的,

indomitable  不屈不撓的,

strapless  露肩

spring  嫩芽

Reflection:

        Vera Wang is now nearly 60, but she still look younger. she was born and raised in New York City in 1949, and is of Chinese descent. Her dream is joining the US olympics tram, however, was not come true. She resigned and became an independent bridal wear designer. I like her design, it’s every girls’ dream.

#0504

Radio 1: 120 Years of Create Collaboration: Jimmy Choo

Summary:

The radio introduced how Swarovski plays an important role in shoes’ designing and making of the brand Jimmy Choo.

Vocabulary:

Cinderella   n.灰姑娘

metallic   a.金屬的

glamour   n.魅力

gobsmacked  n.目瞪口呆的

Reflection:

The video tells about Jimmy Choo's lifestyle and how Jimmy Choo be a 21st century luxury accessories brand with shoes at its heart, offering an empowered sense of glamour and a playfully daring spirit. 

Radio 2: Interview with the Famous JIMMY CHOO

Summary:

The radio is related to the introduction to Jimmy Choo, the materials he uses to make shoes and the process of custom-making.

Vocabulary:

organza  n.紗

fitting    n.試穿

satin     n.緞

Reflection:

The Jimmy Choo London line, also known as Jimmy Choo Ready-To-Wear , ayered from toe to heel in luxurious Swarovski crystals, the Ari is a shoe of fairy tales, look forward to living your Cinderella moment and showcase these luxury heels at a high society  The ready-to-wear line has expanded to include accessories such as handbags.

#0525

Topic: Jason Wu

Summary: Introducing about how Jason Wu became famous and his style of design.

Vocabulary:

Sculpt (v.)塑造

Mold (v.)鑄造

Garment (n.)衣服

Elegance (n.)高雅

Casual (adj.)休閒

Reflection:
Jason Wu is a amazing Asian designer. He became famous cause Michelle Obama wore his dress on the inauguration day. His style uses simple colors, complicated pattern,and simple lines.  Since his mother played a mentoring teacher for Jason Wu because she gave he a fashion magazine. Not like traditional Asian parents, his mother is open-mind and support him. As we know, he already came out and married. I wish one day every Asian parents would respect and support their children do what they really want to do!

#0427

issey miyake

Summary:

Issey miyake is a Japanese brand that used lots of flexible pleats and geometric shapes to “build” clothes. It’s a new special style of design.

Vocabulary:

Sub-brand 子品牌

Pleat 皺褶

Flexible 靈活的

sandwiched 夾在中間

geometric shapes 幾何圖形

video vocabulary:

boutique, outfit, wardrobe, wear-able, ready to wear, Steve Job

Reflection:

The introducing of issey miyake makes me to know the special Japanese brand which I haven’t heard.

#0413

Topic: POLO

Summary:

First video showed us the establisher of POLO ---- Ralph Lauren’s interviews. The video showed us “RALPH LAUREN’S 10 RULES FOR SUCCESS”.

The followings are those rules:

1.      innovate

2.      trust your instincts

3.      do it because you feel it

4.      aspire to do better

5.      follow your dream

6.      be consistent

7.      be yourself

8.      learn from tough time

9.      don’t lose hope

10.  give back

Vocabulary:

Jewish, tie, drawer, rack, label, blue suede shoes, cowboy, west, ranch, snap of finger, mesh, synthetic, extravagant, attire, polo, golf, tennis, longevity

Reflection:

The design of POLO shirt is for sports, just like golf and tennis. Because I am not playing those sports, I think the design isn’t attractive to me at all.

#0406

Summery：Introducing the Italy fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

Vocabulary：Suede ballerina, Strike, Partnership, High-end, Shell-shaped sole, Driving moccasin, Jelly, Interchange, Humble mataterials, Raffia, Cork, Verina ballet flat, Eyewear, Archeology, Inspiration, Egyptian

Reflection：I think this brand is too old and too expensive. This brand is designed for stars and celebrities. Even I don’t like this brand, it was breaking the rules of fashion and became famous in LA in the 1920s. Salvatore Ferragamo was the shoe maker for the stars. The characteristics of those shoes is the use of color. He loved lively colors, sunny yellow, in tense red, dark blue and Harold green. The brand is not for me, the ordinary people but for the celebrities in the fashion top.

#0330

Presentation Summary & Reflection

Guccio Gucci founded his company in Florence and opened his first workshop there in 1921. He changed simple leather satchel bags to luxury luggage. Later, Gucci’s three sons joined him and expanded the company. And Gucci get new change now, the designs are younger and more funcky.

Actually, I don’t understand why Gucci have such a big change which makes new ones are no more like the old ones. The black one with blue and yellow star is really attractive to me, I mean the design, but if it takes thousands dollars I would never buy it. I rather get one at shida night market.

Vocabulary

satchel bag, saddlery, icon, webbing, diamante, horsebit, concierge, abbreviation

Video: Everything Wrong with GUCCI

Summary & Reflection

    The short video shows that the brand Gucci has 50 sins in a funky way. The most impressive is the rap lyrics ALWAYS get “GUCCI” to symbol the rich.

Vocabulary

obsession, assassin, sterling silver, hipster

#0316陳芊妤

Presentation: Louis Vuitton

Summary: The history, stories, and classic items of Louis Vuitton.

Vocabulary: trunk, monogram, tote bag, custom-made, feminine, suitcase

Reflection:

Louis Vuitton established at 1854.

There are two legendary of Louis Vuitton. In 1911, the British luxury cruise ship "Titanic" sank the seabed, a salon from the sea salvaged LV hard case, did not even Infiltration of half a drop of water. After that LV became famous.

More than a decade ago, rumors have LV customers at home fire, clothing most of the torch, only a combination of LV letters bag, the appearance was blackened, and inside the items are intact.

There are three classic items of Louis Vuitton.

The first one is neverfull bag. It’s the best selling designer bag. And just like it’s name : It would carry multiple items. And it’s a tote bag that has no strap.

       The next is Alma bag. Alma bag is the most structured of the iconic Louis Vuitton handbags. The original was the creation of Gaston Vuitton, who named it for the Alma Bridge, a span that connects two fashionable Paris sections. It present modern, elegant, and feminine.

The last one is Speedy bag. The iconic Speedy is always in fashion and suitable for a variety of occasions. Simple and easy to carry, this large handbag makes getting around town with all the essentials a pleasure. It’s not only a handbag but also a shoulder bag and crossbody bag cause it has a strap. And Audrey Hepburn used to wear this bag. So from then on, the speedy serials became a fashion indication.

#陳芊妤 0309

Presentation: Burberry
Summary: The history and stories of Burberry.
Vocabulary: fabric, lining, trench coat, cashmere texture, windbreaker, camel colors, check pattern, equestrian knight
Reflection: It's a pretty presentation that clearly presented to us the story and history of Burberry. Burberry established in 1856. The classic design is gabardine trench coat. It used to be made for military soldiers in WWI. Now, other classic items are windbreaker, cashmere scraf. And the most classical sign of the Burberry are check pattern, and camel colors. If I have enough money I would buy a gorgeous Burberry cashmere scarf.

#陳芊妤 0302

History of Fashion(03/02)

Video 1: 100 YEARS OF FASHION : REVOLUTIONS

Summary: Each decade symbol of fashion from the 1900s to present.

Vocabulary: revolution, stiletto heels vs. flats, vintage

Reflection: My favorite fashion style is in the 1960s. The miniskirt is pretty cute and nostalgia which make me imagine a young lady walk on New York street.

Video 2: FASHION ITEMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD

Summary:Trade of fashion influences society.

Vocabulary: bikini, high end, brassiere

Reflection: The video shows the trade of fashion and influence the world fashion from then to now. Like brassiere, it's important in women daily life since it been invented. Fashion is not only a split second in trade but a long time influence in peoples daily life.