 Posted: Wed 6:59, 28 Aug 2013 Post subject: abercrombie shop Power getting dressed The Ottoman |
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One of the reasons men are wedded to the security of a suit lies in its ability to give virtually any slopeshouldered gentleman the imposing Vshaped torso of an athlete. Women continue to endure the discomfort of high heels because they appreciate a further few inches in height they gain. And the woman who wears a roomfilling ball gown not only is certain that it will likely be attendants to see after her needs, But also is attracted to the attention that comes from taking up so much space,/p> physiological grandeur can be good for the psyche, Making one feel more confident and more certain of one's right to rule. Sackler Gallery, "Style stage: Imperial masquerade costumes From Ottoman Turkey, The convention, Which runs Ralph Lauren Polo signifies Jan. 22, Looks at the dazzling ancient textiles of the Ottoman empire and the Brobdingnagian caftans and pants worn by the sultans,/p> As an item of history, The exhibition is both fascinating and thrilling. But it is even more compelling because it reminds contemporary viewers that the desire to express clout through public presentation always has been part of the human experience,/p> The exhibition opened at the end of October, With a gala attended by a number of Turkish designers whose work draws from Ottoman history. Designer Atil Kutoglu informally presented pieces from his spring 2006 choice, "Ottomania, As well as several other garments that had been inspired by the ancient caftans. It was a way to bridge the divide between assumptions about Turkish culture and its reality, And a chance to underscore the link between the past and this current,/p> Kutoglu spent my childhood years in Istanbul, Studied in Germany and finally established his business in Vienna. His dress have strong lines, Sometimes bold colors and judicious flourishes of embroidery and prints. "My Turkish roots have most certainly been a strong force, But Vienna trained me in to be not to be too kitschy, To be more geometric. It offered me a more puristic view of fashion,abercrombie shop,/p> The most potent link between past and present, notwithstanding, Lies in the eternal desire for social stature. (Paksoy is known for her elaborate adjustment of fabrics and her use of color.) These are not merely elaborate costumes or examples of aesthetic bravado that could be more eloquently displayed elsewhere. In some methods, Size is crucial than finesse,/p> While few of the robes have complex patterns woven into them, Others are quite minimal in design and are meant to convey their message about power succinctly and to the lowliest citizen at the back of the crowd. These garments have much that is similar to today's status handbags and saucersize designer watches,/p> After showing his libraries for years in Paris, Kutoglu switched his seasonal showings to New York about four years ago. u s of a's fashion, he tells, "Is not too dreamy or too do not forget that. Americans have a realistic method for fashion,/p> No two names in American fashion have more of a link to the idea of style as a way to show power and wealth, As a form of intimidation and as a kind of social and political currency. Ralph Lauren's aesthetic world is founded on the concept that clothing functions as a nonverbal announcement of lineage, Prestige and social power structure. In the same manner the Ottomans appropriated tulip patterns and the cintamani design of three circles,abercrombie milano, Lauren absconded through the generic image of a polo player atop his pony,/p> Massumeh Farhad, The Sackler's key curator, Says the Ottomans practically invented the technique of a logo. "one of the most identifiable combinations was the tulip and vine motif with long elegant leaves. It was very separate, she says. The cintamani motif "isn't a new symbol, yet the Ottomans took it over. any time you saw cintamani designs, you could think 'Ottoman.or,--,abercrombie wien,/p> It would be a stretch to describe anything about the Ottomans as modest, But like modern fashion empires such as that built by minimalist Calvin Klein, They were adept at a new signature, A visual image that was unshakable. In the same manner the Ottomans declared a garment special, Grander, more important because it bore their insignia, Calvin Klein put his name on a pair of bluejeans and bestowed them with cachet might be read quickly and from afar,/p> These Ottoman costumes dazzle the eye when they make their pronouncements about power. And one could certainly imagine the tulips and vines and cintamani motifs used in some fashionable context. (The designer Oscar de la Renta was awestruck by their beauty during a recent visit.) But regardless of whether some Seventh Avenue designer finds direct inspiration in the exhibition. Every time the fashion industry talks about branding, somewhere around "the situation" affordable handbags and aspirational style, The Ottomans deserve a nod of attractiveness,/p> 相关的主题文章: http://www.soyyg.com/plus/view.php?aid=618674 http://blog.zol.com.cn/6679/article_6678843.html |
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