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Video: Ralph Lauren's Top 10 Rules For Success

Summary: This video shows a collection of interviews involving Ralph Lauren and introduces highlights his top 10 rules for success.

Vocabulary: snap of finger 很容易的事情

Reflection:  Before watching this video, I knew nothing about Ralph Lauren because there are several friends of mine are the big fans of this brand and most of them are boys. Frankly speaking, to me, it's not that attractive at all, after all, I have never worn polo shirts. But I have to say that the video by interviewing Ralph Lauren pretty catch my eyes. I love this man when he talks about his success.

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Video: Sculpture or Fashion? The Haute Couture of Issey Miyake

Summary: This video gave a brief introduction of Issey Miyake and showed us how precious are the design that he made at the Cincinnati Museum's.

Vocabularies: armature 盔甲/ minaret 清真寺的尖塔/ stencil模板/ origami摺紙

Reflection: Actually, I don’t really love Issey Miyake’s design at all. Every time I and my friends go to the department store, seeing the clothes displaying in the window, I always criticism them extremely. But without a doubt, the brand is famous and there are lots of people include my cousins love it.

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Video: The Interview: Jason Wu

Summary: The movie is about the inspirations for Jason wu’s career that how he started and kept working on this way to dream.

Vocabulary: upholstery 室內裝潢業/ Streamlined最新式的/ Inauguration 就職典禮

Reflection: I have known him when I was about 11 years old by my mom. I can still remember the words my mom told me at that time "Cheer up! Try everything you love or interested in, and then do your best to achieve that goal. "  Although I don’t study in the same department of Jason Wu, but I always keep his determination in mind to encourage myself all the time.

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Topic: New Faces of Fashion

Summary: We knew some new faces of fashion designers like Kuo Pei, Apu Jan, Angus Chiang, etc today. And most important of all, they are all Asian. Even there is a guy coming from Taiwan. 

Vocabulary: petroleum 石油/ semi-solid knitting 半立體針織  /youthquake 青春動亂/ Fluorescence color 螢光色

 Reflection: Among these Asian fashion designer, my favorite look are Angus Chiang’s works. Because the clothes he designs are strongly unique and outstanding. We can easily catch the point on his design by his distinctive features.

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#0323 林承德

Video 1 : Coco-inside Chanel

Summary: It shows not only the life of Coco Chanel but also the brand's story .

Vocabulary: 

                      interlocked  使連結

                      orphanage   孤兒院

                      waist            腰,襯衫

Reflection: Coco chanel is a well know brand in the world. Althougt it is a very successful fashion                        brand, it had a hard time when it just funded. However, chanel did't care others sight and                      do the thing he thougt right. I think this is a very important element for success. His story                    teach me a lot.

Video 2 : The vocabulary of fashion-inside Chanel

Summary: This video introduce the fashion item of the brand.

Vocabulary: 

                    camellia     山茶

                    canon         標準  準則

                    ornaments 裝飾、美化

Reflection: 

                      Chanel, is a vocabulary a set of canons, a discipline, a grammar. In all it's product , the                         little black dress impress me the most. Begin this semester, we have watch a video to                          introduce the fashion in the newest 100 year. And the little black dress had appear there.

#呂亞鳳庭0406

1.Presentation: Salvatore Ferragamo 2.Summary: Introduction of the history and characters of Salvatore Ferragamo. 3.Vocabulary: chic invisible stiletto sequin 4.Reflection: Ferragamo shoes were entirely handmade. Each model was exclusive unique and sometimes created for only one customer.

#呂亞鳳庭0330

VIDEO 1 1.Presentation: Guccio Gucci 2.Summary: Taking a journey of the history of Gucci. 3.Vocabulary: interlocking(a.)聯鎖的 satchel(n.)書包 utilise(v.)利用 artisan(n.)工匠 luggage(n.)行李箱 4.Reflection: Gucci started with the creating simple leather satchel bags for horsemen and then moved on to making luxury luggage. VIDEO 3 1.Presentation: Guccio Gucci 2.Summary: The instruction of Gucci of the commerce. 3.Vocabulary: sterling strap spank aesthetic obsession 4.Reflection: Lots of rappers that have mentioned Gucci and their songs making it the most rapped about brand in Hip Hop story.

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VIDEO 1 1.Presentation: Coco Chanel 2.Summary: The story of Coco Chanel and the idea of the style. 3.Vocabulary: humble(a.)地位低下的 convent(n.)女修道院 ascetic(a.)禁慾的 austerity(n.)簡樸 gem(n.)寶石 troop(n.)軍隊 saddle(n.)馬鞍 masculine(n.)男性化的 attire(n.)衣服 4.Reflection: She created a totally new time of fashion. She liberate herself, and liberate women in the world. VIDEO 2 1.Presentation: Coco Chanel 2.Summary: The introduction of the characters of the handbag, the little black dress, the costume jewelry, the camellia, the chain, the two-tone shoes, the pearl and the tweed. 3.Vocabulary: camellia(n.)山茶花 two-tone(a.)兩色的 tweed(n.)斜紋軟呢 handbag(n.)包包 costume jewelry(n.)時裝珠寶 4.Reflection: Fashion passes,style remains.

#呂亞鳳庭0316

1.Presentation: Louis Vuitton 2.Summary: Introduction of the history of Louis Vuitton how that brand came about and how this legendary entrepreneur brought such a different bag to the market. 3.Vocabulary: heritage(n.)遺產 steamboat(n.)汽艇 stripe(a.)條紋的 beige(n.)淡棕色 combat(v.)格鬥 rectangular(a.)矩形的 monogram(n.)字母組合 4.Reflection: A drawstring handbag was made for carrying wine. 1.Presentation: 2.Summary: 3.Vocabulary: 4.Reflection:

#0504蔡侑霖

Video1 : Interview with the famous JIMMY CHOO !!
Summary : Jimmy Choo talks about his design styles and his attitude on the projects.
Vocabulary : ambassador大使, organza紗, coverage新聞報導
Reflection : I really appreciate Jimmy Choo's attitude to his customer. He takes every step very carefully in order to make the best shoes which is satisfied to his customer.

Video2 : 120 years of Creative Collaboration: Jimmy Choo
Summary : Sandra Choi talks about the design of Cinderella shoe.
Vocabulary : crystal水晶, glamour魅力, gobsmacked目瞪口呆
Reflection : Sandra Choi is creative direct of Jimmy Choo. In the video, she introduced how she came up with her idea and how she combined her idea and the brand Swarovski together. Finally, the Cinderella finished. It looks pretty well but just a little bit sparkle to me. Overall, it still a luxury masterpiece which I think there are lots of people love to put on!

#徐萍

Summary:The history of Louis Vuitton and the classic items of this brand.
Vocabulary:
Monogram:a graphic symbol consisting of two or more letters combined.
Catwalk:narrow platform extending out into an auditorium.
Custom made:an item made to the customer 's specifications.
Tote bag:a capacious bag or basket.
Reflection:Louis Vuitton was a fearless man because he had walked a long way to Paris to begin his new life.I don't think it's common for our normal people .Maybe every great man has incredible experience ?And his items including the portable suitcase,the tote bag, the never full bag,are all expressed the founder 's preference for check. And it obviously that the celebrities endorsements had helped a lot to make the brand well-known by people.

#徐萍

summary: Issey Miyake's design between art and fashion.
Vocabulary:
Pleat:褶皱
Sandwiched:夹在中间的
Geometric shapes:几何图形
Boutique:精品店
Wardrobe:衣柜
Textile:纺织品
Turtlenecks:高领
Clients:客户
Sub-brand:子品牌

Reflection: It's difficult to identify art and fashion, as I see it,fashion is part of  art. If a fashion brand has the power to effect people and to encourage people to enjoy their life and love their life better, then fashion is art.

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Video: Know More About Louis Vuitton, the French fashion brand that’s become a household name
Summary: The report of the Louis Vuitton history and brand introduction
Vocabulary:
trunk主幹；箱子
commission 訂做
arguably 雄辯地；可以認為

painstakingly 刻苦地；煞費苦心地

Reflection: I didn't know that the brand was established in Napoleon III era. And Louis Vuitton was hired by the Napoleon III's queen. Besides, I found many well-known brands have something in common. They weren't a fashion brand for catwalk or fashion design. Their design is for practical use. For example, the trunk of Louis Vuitton is said to be useful. I think the design is elegant, but the price is too high.

#龐澺媗0413

Video; Ralph Lauren's Top 10 Rules For Success
Summary: Ralph Lauren talked about the story of his success through his 10 rules.
1.innovate
2.trust your instict
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:
hem下擺
chunky大塊
flagship旗艦
mesh網狀組織 

Reflection: I think Ralph Lauren is a successful businessman and a good designer. He creates his own fashion enterprise. But actually I don't like his design though. But his rules for success is very good. I admire his sense of creativity and his determination in the hard time.

#龐澺媗0511

Video: Vera Wang interview (1997)
Summary: Vera Wang talked about her career choice and the decision that she started her own business after she left the Vogue magazine. She bravely pursue her dream and become successful.
Vocabulary:
launch one's own line
intermidiate
bridesmaid伴娘
sensuality淫蕩
modernity現代的東西
resentful表示忿恨的
dreadful令人敬畏的
crepe縐織物（如縐綢、縐布等）[U] /可麗餅
chiffon 【紡】雪紡紗，雪紡綢，薄綢[U]
drape  褶襉，皺邊[C]
mannequin 時裝模特兒
minimalist 極簡抽象派藝術家
delve from 探究，鑽研；搜索[（+into）]
conglomerate 企業集團

Reflection:  I think Vera Wang is a woman with creative thinking and she has designed so many beautiful and attractive dresses for girls on theri most important day. I admire her determination of launching her own line and establish a conglomerate of wedding gowns. I like her design very much. 

#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.

#龐澺媗0525

Video: The interview: Jason Wu
Summary: Jason Wu talked about his experience in childhood and how he is addicted to fashion. He wanted to become a fashion designer in a very young age.
Vocabulary:
1. upholstery 室內裝潢業的
2. render 放棄
3. mold鑄造

Reflection: I think his mother is a really influential person in his life. She is very wise and encouraging to believe in her son. Not for his mother, Jason Wu wouldn't have achieved such a great achievement in fashion. I like his design, comparing to the previous fashion designers nowadays we mentioned in class. I like his elegant and comfortable designs. They are not too luxurious or unwearable. They are just simple and look fashionable.

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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.