French Vogue's Use of Blackface Leads to Questions

For the highly anticipated October "supermodel" issue, French Vogue's editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld personally styled model Lara Stone in blackface, as photographed by Steven Klein. White skinned blonde haired Dutch Stone is painted black and wears fairly ethnic-looking clothes. The spread praises Stone's "sensual" body, her "uninhibited gappy teeth" and the "radical break with the wave of anorexic models" that she represents, and sadly proceeds to cover these things up. Without any real context for utilizing blackface, readers are left to assume the worst: that the photographs were taken for pure entertainment.

More photos can be viewed here.

As fashion blog Jezebel points out, "What Klein and Roitfeld should know... is that painting white people black for the entertainment of other white people is offensive in ways that stand entirely apart from cultural context." Some people have defended French Vogue claiming that other countries haven't experienced a massive civil rights movement or discussed the issues of race the way we have in the United States. And sure, we know that fashion spreads can be controversial- in fact French Vogue has recently featured spreads inspired by motherhood and cannibalism, and Roitfeld is known as a rather fiery and unconventional woman in the industry- but at what point does something cross the line between referential and offensive?

Critics have pointed out how overtly sexualized Stone is in the few shots in which she is not in blackface. Her bare breasts are shown and she wears a thong leotard with her legs wide open. Sure, European magazines tend to be a little bit more racy and push more boundaries and this is part of why we love them, but is this fashion or exploitation?

Perhaps most offensive is that in an issue that was supposed to be about supermodels, boasting big names like Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, no black models are featured at all. So, is Roitfeld's spread defensible? What could possibly be the reason for referencing such a touchy subject? Or are we in the US simply oversensitized to race issues such as these?

Julia Heidelman

BARE Reporter

Cal Street Style :: it's Halloween

BARE readers and Berkelites alike, I’m glad to announce that Halloween has arrived. And it’s pre-historic.

Meet Sasza the Cavewoman. She’s dressed in a tattered leopard-print frock and matching geometric sandals. Although rushing off in the opposite direction when I stopped her, she fortunately didn’t have a bone to pick with me.

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

Shop this Look :: Nerdy-Chic

Photo assembled by Brittany Curran

This adorable guy rocking the nerdy-chic look was spotted near Powell Street by The SF Style.

Items listed:
Banana Republic Military-inspired Cardigan
Old Navy Patterned Dress Shirt
Urban Outfitters Levi’s 511 Sky Scraper
Urban Outfitters Rocker Readers
Gap Handcrafted Leather Belt
Shoes.com Zengara Leather Shoes

Elizabeth Maxim

BARE Reporter

Timothy Kadish at Alphonse Berber Gallery

This past Friday, October 23, I was pleased to attend the opening of Timothy Kadish’s new exhibition at the Alphonse Berber Gallery. By revisiting childhood themes, Kadish related his art to the current generation that could easily spot Pacman or Waldo in a painting. As the artist “grows up” with his audience, he transitions from paying homage to our youth experience to revisiting the milestone of the computer. By playing with different mediums, paint, and graphics, Kadish fused together a memorable blast to the past.

My favorite piece was one that had the boy from “The Purple Crayon” in what seems to be in a world of chaos. The scribble of the trees and the wish-wash of the ground vaguely reminded me of the unordered “art” I created.

According to the artist, apples, which becomes a reoccurring theme in his work, signifies the variation and choice we have in our lives. In our society, we go to the market and are offered at least five red apples to choose from; one of the few choices we have to make on a daily basis.

The exhibition is open at the Alphonse Berber Gallery until November 27. Students should feel free to relive their childhood – at least anytime during business hours!

John Kim

BARE Mag, Editor-in-Chief

DIY :: Shoulder Slash

Transform your t-shirts from ordinary to edgy in just a couple of snips.

In Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt, Megan Nicolay shows readers how to take a plain t-shirt and turn it into, well – anything you want! The book includes instructions on making t-shirts into blouses, skirts, dresses, bathing suits, rugs, totes, pillows, accessories, and even a wedding dress!

“Shoulder Slash” is an easy project that just takes a pair of scissors, a t-shirt, and about 10 minutes.

Instructions from the book follow as such:
1) Lay the T-shirt flat and cut out the neck band.

2) Starting about a third of the way down to the end of the sleeve, cut 1”-wide vertical incisions halfway, or shorter depending on how slouchy you want the strips to be, through the width of the sleeve.

3) Repeat on the second sleeve. Easy, or what?

Now just pair the shirt with your favorite skinny jeans/leggings and you are good to go!

Stay tuned for more easy DIY projects!

Polina Polishchuk

BARE Reporter

Delta Gamma Charity Denim Sale

Last week, as promised, BARE magazine stopped by the Delta Gamma charity denim sale, held at the gorgeous DG sorority house.

While browsing the stacks of denim, I chatted with Spencer Richards, the sales rep for Charity Denim.

Can you tell me a little about your company?
Charity Denim is a Utah-based company. We basically go to universities across the country promoting this charity fundraiser. We not only work with sororities but also with other organizations like hospitals and high schools.

How has the recession affected your sales? Has it helped because people are on the lookout for discounts now?
Actually, sales have decreased with the recession. They went way down last semester, but they are picking up again this semester.

What are some popular trends that you are observing at the moment?
Lots of people are going for skinnies and dark jeans right now.

What are the top-selling brands of denim?
Hudson, J Brand, Red Engine, Rock and Republic.

What’s your favorite brand?
I like Antik Denim.

I loved the giant turquoise ring, and I also thought the rings with the butterfly graphics were really cool and unique.

You can sport one of these tees even if the most exotic place you’ve ever been to is Mexico.

Sophomore Genna Rochlin tried on a pair of dark denim J Brand skinnies, worn with her own plaid shirt and scarf combo.

Elizabeth Maxim

BARE Reporter

Blogosphere's Week in Review

Images courtesy of Annie Spandex, the fashion void that is DC, Man of Cloth, and La Mode-Retro.

Hello, BARE readers! Here is this week’s installment of Blogosphere’s Week in Review. Hope you enjoy!

- There’s a reason that Raez of Cheap Thrills has been in the last two installments of BWR: she’s bomb. Last time we saw her, she dazzled us with black lipstick. Now she’s going two-toned.
- Want to revive your shoe collection? Go for something geometric or even metallic.
- This one’s for the men: treat your feet to some Asos or Dolce & Gabbana.
- Listen to tunes in style. But please, PLEASE don’t attempt to do so with a ‘do like this.
- Mini-Karl, anyone?
- Remember all those pretty pictures of the universe you saw in Intro to Astronomy as a freshman? Now, you can look no further than your legs. Or, maybe, you’re into making your legs look like accordions.
- Knitwear takes on a whole new form, thanks to Derek Lawlor S/S 2010.
- The shoulders that launched a thousand ships. Okay, maybe not.
- Ditch the inside-out umbrella and opt for a new printed style.

What interesting things did you encounter in fashion this week?

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

BAREing It All: Internships & The Fashion Industry

The fabulous panelists pose with the moderator after the discussion! (Left to right: Pacio, Kim, Iwao, Amoruso, Park)

Last night, BARE hosted it's second BAREing It All panel. The topic was Internships & The Fashion Industry. Dozens of fashion-loving Berkeley students showed up to hear the panel of both interns and those who hire them discuss topics like how to land an internship, how to behave in an internship, and how internships are useful in obtaining your dream career in the fashion industry. Moderator, Seika Iwao, began the presentation by discussing how the current economic climate has influenced the necessity for interns in the fashion industry.

Stand out moments included the discussion of resumes and how they can make or break your chances of getting hired as an intern. Sparked by the screening of a YouTube video in which infamous fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone discusses interns, panelist Nerissa Pacio emphasized to avoid cliches and even pitch a good idea for the business in your cover letter. Pacio said that she hires interns based on "how passionate they are" and if they "have potential and show it."

Former public relations intern at Bismarck Phillips Communications and Media (and BARE Editor-in-Chief), John Kim, discussed how the work of an intern can be "physical and grueling" but it is worth it if you love what you are doing. Sophia Amoruso, panelist and owner and stylist of Nasty Gal, agreed with John and recommended that being interested in the company you're interning for will make the internship be more productive for both the intern and the employer.

Annabel Park, who interned this year as a fashion photographer at Glamour Magazine described determination as one of the most important parts of making the internship what you want it to be. She told the audience that interning at Conde Nast was a life goal of hers and she made it happen by applying and going through a whirlwind process of applying, interviewing, and moving from Los Angeles to New York in a matter of days. She slipped her photography portfolio into a pile of professional portfolios being reviewed by a photo editor and ended up receiving valuable advice from a highly sought-after editor.

Afterwards, audience members were able to ask panelists their own questions over coffee and cupcakes! The opportunity to attend this event was extremely useful for all students interested in interning whether it be in the fashion industry or any other business. BARE Managing Editor, Jonathan Rodriguez says, "I thought it was very interesting that every panelist from the BAREing It All panel brought a different perspective of what it means to be an intern in the fashion industry. Overall, the event was a success and was highly enjoyable! I look forward to more BAREing It All panels!"

Jonathan Rodriguez and Nancy Kim catch up and discuss the panel afterwards!

A big thank you to all of the amazing panelists, the event planner and moderator Seika Iwao, the amazing audience, and our sponsors TeaCake Bakeshop, Sephora, and Lush.

Jordan Silver

BARE Reporter

Ek Raath Humaray Saath :: One Night With Us….

Hunger, homelessness and relocation, and fear--tragedies that many Pakistani children are familiar with—are hardships that need to be combated. Fortunately, Cal’s very own Pakistani Student Association, is taking a stand on October 31. Instead of focusing on the evils that are taking place in our world, PSA is not only shedding light on the current issue, but also providing a sense of hope and joy for the situation in Pakistan.

This coming Halloween, PSA is hosting a fashion show of fusion clothing, where Pakistani designers mix traditional Pakistani wear with western styles. Renowned designers of the Middle East such as Amir Adnan(whose designs have been featured in Dubai Fashion Week) and his wife Huma Adnan are showcasing their designs. Entertainment and music will be provided by Nasaal—an alternative Pakistani band.

All proceeds will be donated to the Islamic Relief, a campaign where members set up mercy centers in Northwestern frontier in Pakistan, providing displaced people with healthcare, clean water, food, shelter, and other basic needs.

What’s more exciting, is this display of fusion clothing and music at PSA’s event is symbolic of the unity that is being formed between Berkeley, CA and Pakistan. Come help make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a night of Pakistani, music, food, and fashion.

Where: Pauley Ball Room

When: October 31, 2009 from 5PM to 8:30PM

Price: $20—ALL proceeds go to the Islamic Relief

Patricia Kim
Business Director

Thursday's BAREing It All: Guest Bios

Annabel Park is an up-and-coming fashion photographer who earned her bachelor’s degree at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara in Professional Photography. She has interned at Artist Representation with Tricia Burlingham as well as in Glamour magazine in New York. Annabel also studied fashion photography in Paris with Steven Silverstein. Park was recently published in international online-based magazine named C-heads and is currently working with Freedom and Fashion, a non-profit organization using fashion, as a means of raising awareness against human trafficking.

Nerissa Pacio is an editor and reporter who earned her master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. She has worked at People, Detour, and the Los Angeles Times and has contributed to Women's Wear Daily. A former nationally syndicated Style reporter at the San Jose Mercury News, she is currently a contributing writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and a Contributing Fashion and Beauty editor at 7x7 magazine in San Francisco. Pacio also teaches undergraduate courses in fashion journalism at the Art Institute of Caifornia-San Francisco and the Academy of Art University.

John Kim is currently editor-in-chief of BARE Magazine. He is currently working to complete his undergraduate studies in Media Studies. Kim has interned at Bismarck Phillips Communications and Media in Los Angeles. BPCM represents brands such as Escada, Hugo Boss, and Aldo.

Sophia Amoruso is the founder and a stylist of NASTY GAL, an online store for highly sought after vintage clothing and accessories. NASTY GAL has been featured in Nylon, Lucky, WhoWhatWear, Refinery 29, Daily Candy and FabSugar.

BARE Magazine will see you this Thursday October 22nd from 7-8:30 at 101 Morgan Hall for cupcakes, Sephora gifts, and the fashion industry! For more information visit Facebook page.

Even Prettier Than Before

We have often discussed Pretty Penny as one of our favorite vintage stores in the East Bay. Last week, however, Pretty Penny invited us to get a first look at their newly opened shoe section and men's department. Being as obsessed with the consignment shop as we are, we had to check it out. We are so excited that they have finally expanded into their upstairs loft area and utilized that space for an array of vintage boots, pumps, flats and more!

Additionally, they converted their former downstairs shoe section into all men's clothing. Fall is the perfect time to stock up on unique pieces that can be worn a multitude of different ways.

We highly recommend that you visit the new space in their store at 5488 College Avenue.

Jordan Silver

BARE Reporter

BAREing It All: Internships & The Fashion Industry

In light of the current economical climate, internships are the most coveted positions, yet they seem impossible to acquire. BARE magazine would like to present “BAREing It All: Internships & The Fashion Industry,” a panel of working professionals and seasoned interns sharing invaluable insight on how to gain access to internships in styling, journalism, photography, and public relations. Four guest panelists from diverse and intersecting sectors of the fashion industry will come together for one evening to reveal their tips and secrets for future success.

Don’t miss this chance to learn about internships in the fashion industry and how you can get started on Thursday October 22nd from 7-830pm at 101 Morgan Hall.

*Refreshments by Teacake Bake Shop and audience gifts from Sephora!*

Panelists:
-Sophia Amoruso: Founder of Nasty Gal and stylist
-Nerissa Pacio: Fashion editor of 7x7 Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle
-Annabel Park: Former photography intern for Glamour Magazine
-John Kim: Former PR intern for Bismarck Phillips

Further questions? Check out our Facebook Events page

Blogosphere's Week in Review

Photos (left to right) from: Cheap Thrills, Fazed-Girl, Sea of Shoes, and The Dandy Project.

Shoe lovers rejoice! Six of the ten blog posts I found for this installment of Blogosphere’s Week in Review are about kicks that are sure to make you salivate. Don’t feel like shopping for your stompers? I’ll take these shoes and raise you a winter coat, vintage prom dress, clever prints, and breath-taking lipstick.

- Style for your feet on the cheap: Christian Siriano’s line for Payless is now available.

- Attention BARE males, in need of an equally functional and fashionable winter coat? Look no farther than Wings + Horns.

- Sea of Shoes snags the perfect ‘50s prom dress.

- What do swallows, kittens, and naked women have in common? They’re all in Miu Miu’s latest prints.

- Obsessed with Shoes explores Christian Louboutin for Barbie.

- What has gold, studs, and buckles galore? Givenchy’s S/S 2010 high-top gladiators.

- Get ready for Veterans’ Day with these patriotic kicks .

- It’s DIY time! Subject: Sparkly Oxfords.

- Stomp around like a disco ball, courtesy of Thakoon.

- It’s contagious! No, I’m not talking about the swine flu. I’m talking about black lipstick.

What posts tickled your fancy this week?

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

Trend Alert :: "Drapey Skirts"

On any given day - maybe not during midterms or when it's raining, but almost all other days- on Berkeley's campus you're likely to see girls in high wasted skirts. It's not a fashion phenomenon really, but they're quick, they're easy, and just a little bit more fashion conscious than those cal sweatpants you could have worn instead. So, while you're stepping out of your pajamas, why not take a walk on the wild side and a cue from the runways and slip into what Tavi calls a "drapey skirt"?

Photos: Lanvin from fashionologie & Burberry from style.com; assembled by Brittany Curran

Alber Elbaz for Lanvin and Christopher Bailey for Burberry Prorsum both showed dramatic body conscious skirts artfully draped in an array of colors in their Spring 2010 RTW lines. For a skirt with such a ridiculous name, the garment offers lots of versatility. Models at Burberry wore theirs with trench coats, ruffly tops, cardigans and hardware covered belts while Lanvin's were worn with huge gold chains, leather gloves and sheer tops with no bras- perhaps a little less appropriate for office hours.

Lots of affordable stores carry a version of the skirt - Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Asos ranging from $15 to $158. After midterms (aka sweatpants season) are over, consider shedding your study clothes and stepping onto Sproul in a silly sounding, but great looking drapey skirt!

Julia Heidelman

BARE Reporter

Cal Street Style :: Callan

In Theater 10, the requirement is to wear clothes you can easily move around in to partake in exercises including yoga, aerobics, and various physical activities. Callan, a second year Media Studies student, adheres to this requirement with sophistication. Last Monday she wore a black pea coat, beige short sleeve sweater, leggings, and a black long sleeve for extra warmth.

Our favorite part is her motorcycle inspired boots from Madison Los Angeles.

Polina Polishchuk

BARE Reporter

Annual Delta Gamma for Charity Denim

Photo from here

It’s that time of year again, for Delta Gamma’s charity denim sale! This year designer denim from brands such as Citizens of Humanity, True Religion, Paper Denim and Cloth, Joe’s Jeans, Hudson, Seven for All Mankind and more, will be offered for just half of the original price. There will be both men's and women's styles of jeans, as well as some awesome graphic tees and dresses. The best part is, you’re helping out a good cause while scoring some great deals- all proceeds go to Delta Gamma’s national philanthropy, Service for Sight, which provides aid to the blind and visually impaired.

The sale will be held on October 21 from noon to 7pm at the Delta Gamma house, which is located at 2710 Channing Way (just off of College Ave). BARE was there last year, and I definitely think it’s worth checking out. I’ll be there again this year, finding some fabulous outfits, so stay tuned!

Elizabeth Maxim

BARE Reporter

Shop this Look :: Tiger of Sweden

Inspiration: Tiger of Sweden S/S 2010 Collection
Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26297511@N02/3887073432/

Items listed:
Old Navy Cord Blazer
Gap Mikey Checked Shirt
Zappos Jed Clay V-Neck
Urban Outfitters BDG Skinny Chino
Banana Republic Silk Medallion Tie
Urban Outfitters Jazz Shoe

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

Interning in the NYC?

Inspiration board on StyleCaster- you can build your own personal site!

I was able to interview BARE Magazine's Events Director, the lovely Jooyoun Kim, who put together the successful panel last year, to see what she's been up to in NYC this semester. Also, we will be having another panel this Spring, so stay tuned! In our brief interview, we got to talk about StyleCaster and her life at the fullest in NYC!

1) How do you compare living in Berkeley and being in the Big Apple? Easy transition?

In Berkeley I was really in a bubble, among students and I was a student. Berkeley is more laid back. While NYC is CROWDED, people are everywhere and moving fast. They are going places (or at least it seems like it), and majority of them are rushing to catch the subway, or in a rush to hail a cab. Nonetheless, my time in NY is for work so living the 9-7 lifestyle is definitely a change...

The transaction has been much easier than I imagined. I think that it's real important to know people in the city, this will probably make or break your experience. Luckily, I have a few friends here that have introduced me to others and so I've acclimated pretty well...

2) Congratulations on getting an internship with StyleCaster, can you tell our readers a bit more about what it is?
The most simple way to explain would be, imagine if facebook.com, style.com and shopbop had a baby, that baby would be StyleCaster! It's a community of influencers, and experts. Our site offers everything from content, shopping, community to inspiration look books, basically it's your one stop site for your fashion needs. When you sign up you have your "daily looks", these are like inspiration looks for you but tailored to the weather in your area!

3) What's your favorite part about StyleCaster? Why should we use it?
My favorite part, hmm... right off the bat would be the team I work with. I'm beginning to love my team they're amazing people. They are people with character, brains and humor. We have fun, and get work done, and I respect that environment.! Each department works on different assignments but, together it creates a synergy because we all have the same goal. And that's to bring and provide the best service to our community members and other people we collaborate with. I work with the business development team and I like being a part of StyleCaster because I feel like I bring value to the company while developing my skills. We're constantly encouraged to think outside the box, and we have the freedom to make our ideas come to life which is invaluable experience.

You should use it because it's the first fashion style site that personalizes and feeds you individualized information/content. It's pretty neat. Everyone should try it, I'm sure you'll get hooked!

4) How do you get your internship with StyleCaster?
Last semester I was really interested in social media and the dynamics of online communities, then I found StyleCaster and I was sold. I followed StyleCaster for a couple months and decided I had to be here, I applied, interviewed and voila here I am. I appreciate fashion and I'm exploring different components of the industry to discover where my skills can be of most value.

5) Finally, any tips for our readers who would want to get an internship in the fashion industry?
I don't want to sound redundant, and everyone knows this but, it's networking. And networking doesn't mean just meeting people and having their contacts, it means forming relationships with people so they remember you. People are not going to put their name on the line for someone they don't know and trust. Don't worry, if you don't know anyone that's fine, the next tip is perseverance and persistence. Pick a few companies and apply apply apply, and get creative when sending your applications. I never sent my applications to HR, I always sent them directly to the person who I wanted to work with.

Jooyoun's personal StyleCaster page

Karen Kwok

Blog Editor

Pop Art

As students of one of the most labor-intensive schools in the nation (we challenge anyone!), we rarely think of color in our wardrobe. Especially as the dreaded raining season comes up, more people ditch bright hues and lay-low on the color, at least until the sun starts shining again. But resorting to your usual grays and blacks for the winter is a thing of the past. When shopping, think a little outside the box and you may have a whole new wardrobe.

Now we’re not saying ditch all your dark shades – after all it’s probably what you feel most comfortable in. Case in point: Adele at the 2009 Grammys. Styled by Anna Wintour herself, Adele shows that every girl can look great in a pop of color. Everyone can top a LBD with a smashing coat that instantly brightens up any midterm-sloth. We found a more casual anorak alternative ($22.80, Forever 21) that has an equal “wow” factor.

How many chic French movies have you seen with a statement red coat? Dries Van Noten summoned his followers to be Parisian for once – including this fascinating wine colored number. Until that one day we can go into a Neiman Marcus and snatch one of these babies, a budget-friendly one from Old Navy will have to do ($89.50, Old Navy).

Standing out is particularly difficult in a school of 30,000. Stand against the norm this winter and snuggle yourself in a statement coat that will surely make you a gem in a sea of black.

John Kim
Editor-in-Chief

"A Useful Blog for the Financially Challenged"

As much as we wish we did, not all of us have the time, motivation or eBay skills to replicate the looks we see in fashion shows, streetstyle blogs and magazines. Circumstances like being a college student or being alive during an economic crisis put a strain on our disposable income, forcing us to settle for sometimes looking less-than-fabulous. Lucky, there is a blog that is willing to cut us lazy-and-broke college types some slack and do the dirty work of bargain hunting for us. The Budget Babe is a freelance fashion writer and illustrator that has been compiling the latest in affordable fashion and beauty since 2007. “We're fascinated by what we like to call the democratization of fashion, from the emergence of cheap-chic fashion-for-the-masses from retailers like Target to the designer imitation culture of Forever 21 and H&M,” her blog reads.

The Budget Babe reports current trends and shows affordable versions for girls for whom Charlotte Russe is a more realistic option than Alexander Wang.

Compare this A Common Thread fur vest for $294 to this New York & Co. version for $49.95, for instance.

The outfit-by-number posts regularly featured on the blog give a detailed, step-by-step guide for how to mimic a celebrity look for cheap. This can come in handy if you don’t have a personal stylist (yet), or if the mood strikes you to go to class dressed like Kate Moss or Diane Kruger.

Regular features on the Budget Babe include a fashion Q&A section that dispels fashion dilemmas like how to look cute during a cross-continental flight, as well as reader polls on pressing matters such as skeggings (skirt with leggings) and an Etsy Artist of the Week. So, next time you find yourself in Cal sweatpants, shedding tears as you clean the cobwebs out of your wallet while scrolling through Style.com, remember that the Budget Babe brings together the best of the internet fashion community to help you find what you need.

All photos from the budget babe

Nastia Voynovskaya

BARE Reporter

BARE Casting Call Today!

BARE Magazine's casting call is happening today from 10am -noon at the Alphonse Berber Gallery! We are actively looking for models, photographers, and illustrators. Don't miss your chance to be printed in an accredited student publication.

Models: Please be aware of your measurements. Bring headshots (or even any body flattering shots) as samples!

Photographers: Please note the specs of your camera and/or lighting. Bring samples of your work that well represent your style.

Illustrators: Please keep in mind your medium of choice. Bring samples of scans or originals (though we cannot return them) for us to reference your type of art.

All Cal students are welcome to apply!! This is your chance to get published!

Applications will be provided at the event.

Questions? info@baremagazine.org

Blogosphere's Week in Review

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Blogosphere’s Week in Review. Today’s topics of interest include..

- Halloween costumes: dress on the cheap and minus the slutty.
- Want to add, say, 12 inches to your height? Let Imelda and Obsessed with Shoes guide you into Alexander McQueen’s S/S 10 shoe collection.
- Looking for the perfect blazer? Chekka Cuomova is too.
- Get tulled out with Viktor and Rolf.
- Appeal to your inner ballerina.
- Add sequins or acid-wash to your daily get-up.
- In the mood for arts and crafts? So is Style Clicker.
- Unleash your inner animal.
- Add some gold to your life or, at least, your blogroll.

What topics have interested you this week?

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

Cal Street Style :: Shiva

Shiva, a 3rd year student studying English and Comparative Literature, is sporting a cute vintage-looking sweater which goes perfectly with her blue knit tights.

She matches her moccasin flats, belt, and Coach bag (which she got at an outlet store) perfectly. I also love her long earrings!

Polina Polishchuk

BARE Reporter

Coverage from the Sway Fashion Show

Sway was definitely working it thursday evening with their fall fashion preview! The trendy Berkeley store showcased lots of zippers and leather for this season, so girly girls better watch out. This autumn's fashionista is edgy and isn't afraid to throw a little attitude into her wardrobe. Sway is a must, hands down. In case you didn't know Sway is located at 2569 Telegraph.

T.T. Tu

BARE Reporter

Fashion brands that said it

Here are the answers from Wednesday's Fashion Brands, who said it?!

1. Italian designer, Diesel founder Renzo Rosso

2. Designer Alber Elbaz of Lanvin

3. Designer Tom Ford; said during his time at Gucci

4. Designer Matthew Williamson, on what happened after Vogue said they would run a full-page piece on him if he could come up with some clothes and sell them to a boutique. "Joseph" is Joseph Velosa, Williamson's business partner. On Vogue's words, the two went to A La Mode, a store in Knightsbridge, England, and after showing the buyer two dresses Williamson had made, an order was placed immediately for several dozen more!

5. Joseph Velosa, designer Matthew Williamson's business partner. Talking about... the business of creating and selling fragrances!

6. Rei Kawakubo, the designer behind Comme des Garcons.

7. Thomas Lenthal, art director who worked on brands such as Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. On the relationship between fashion brands and the people who create their image.

8. Actress Catherine Deneuve who wore Yves Saint Laurent in a bunch of her films said this of the designer's work.

9. 'He' is the photographer Helmut Newton. Vincent Peters, another photographer, said this of the Newton, who died in 2004; on how Newton sought to change fashion photography.

10. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Interview with the US edition of Esquire magazine in 2004.

11. Linda Evangelista's famous quote to Vogue in 1991. The defining phrase of the supermodel era.

How many did you get right?

Shop this Look :: Inspirations from Iiro

Inspiration: Iiro from Hel-Looks

Items listed:
American Apparel Unisex Circle Scarf
American Apparel Chambray Long Sleeve Button-up Shirt
Gap Merino Wool Cardigan
Heritage 1981 Imitation Leather Jacket with Hood
Levi’s Skinny 511 Jeans in Eco Blue Flame
Urban Outfitters Bed Stu Stentorian Oxford
Urban Outfitters Quilted Pleather Fingerless Gloves

Brittany Curran

BARE Reporter

Fashion brands, who said it?

I've been reading this book, "Fashion Brands: Branding style from Armani to Zara," that I picked up from the Business and Econ Long Library at Haas. A totally recommended read if you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of how fashion brands have developed since the 1900s, starting from Charles Frederick Worth up to the biggest names in fashion today.

Here are some quotes I pulled from the text. We'll post the answers about who-said-what-when-about-who later this week! Post your answers under comments!

1. "I'm allergic to the ordinary."

2. "We've reached a turning point. Nobody wears logos any more. People aren't hesitating to mix Lanvin with Topshop. Everything is becoming more democratic."

3. "I don't understand people who say that business and creativity aren't compatible."

4. "I was overwhelmed, but Joseph reckoned that if we could get into A La Mode, we could get into Brown's... by then we were getting very excited with ourselves, so we started thinking about Barney's in New York and Colette in Paris."

5. "You literally have to condense everything you stand for into a box."

6. "Shops are clothes just put in a gorgeous box. But for me, the box itself is as important as the clothes."

7. "In fashion, there are probably only about a dozen well-known art directors, great photographers, stylists, make-up people, and so on. You don't need an advertising agency: you just need an address book with a handful of names in it."

8. What designer created clothes for "women who have double lives"? Who said that of the designer?

9. "He did for dresses what James Bond did for suits." Who is 'he'? And who said this?

10. "If you want me to be the sexy girl, I can do that. If you want me to be the weird girl, I can do that. And if you want me to be the classically beautiful girl, I can do that too."

11. "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."

Doreen Bloch

BARE Founder