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News: Rachel Bilson new Obsession 1979!
Style-setting actress, Rachel Bilson, knows a thing or two about looking great for all occasions. Whether she’s walking the red carpet, hanging out with friends or attending A-List events, this LA born beauty has a way of constructing outfits landing her on countless best-dressed lists.
Her newest obsession: 1979!
1979 is a line of clothing designed by Erica Wallengren, Kari Feinstein, and Veronique Vicari. The trio of 70’s babies, have come together to share a collection of clothing inspired by things that they love to wear from day to night. These youthful, feminine pieces can be mixed and matched to create all kinds of different looks. From casual to sexy to beachy and sultry, this line will make anyone shine like a star.
“I love the fun prints and effortless style 1979 represents. Easy pieces that can be worn as separates or together for a fun statement outfit” says Bilson.
Prices: $58-$98
Availability: Dari Boutique in Los Angeles, CA. and www.1979couture.com
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World Batik Summit 2011
The Batik facade
My green cased Blackberry and the id pass
The traditional dancers in rehearsal. Image by Armadina
Batik, a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique, has been associated with Indonesia since a very long time. But not until The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized batik as an Indonesian heritage and cultural treasure in October 02nd 2009. Even though the exquisite fabrics can also be found in other countries, but now more people are aware that batik are originally from Indonesia.
With the new designated title from UNESCO two years ago as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, batik is even more popular these days. Every Friday, here in Indonesia, most of people are wearing batik to the offices and work places to celebrate our lovely national heritage.
I got a wonderful opportunity to covering the Cultural Evening Performance during World Batik Summmit 2011 in Jakarta Convention Center couple of days ago. That night, a fashion show by 10 fashion designers from 4 countries was held in front of the high profile guests and invitations as the main event.
With more than 30 models, Carmanita, Ramli, Chossy Latu, Danar Hadi, Parang Kencana, Sebastian Gunawan and Anne Avantie from Indonesia are presenting their finest batik designs along with fellow designers from China (Lu Kun), Malaysia (Deanoor) and Japan (Kaoru).
Dea Nabila and Prinka Cassy
The handsome Nikola at SUM
Bulan at Platinum
L Men of The Year 2011 Runner Up, Adijaya, during rehearsal
Supermodel Asia Pacific 2011 winner, Bunga Jelita during rehearsal
Mister International 2009 top 15 finalists from Indonesia, Holly Feriston and Dominique Agisca Diyose. Image by Andreas Yudhi
Another fun part during the event was of course the rehearsal and backstage visit where I can snapped the models before and after the make up. The models for the fashion show are lovely and wonderful mixed of new faces and established ones.
There’s senior catwalker Dessy Mulasari and Nien (who opened the show), new face Hege at Look Models, top names such as Julia Jamil, Teuku Zacky, Katya Talanova, Drina Ciputra, Whulandary Herman, Ilmira, Advina Ratnaningsih, Dhining, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Advina Ratnaningsih, Selvi Rivera, Bunga Jelita, Renata Kusmanto, Hendy Bramantyo, Christina, Kimmy Jayanti and Indonesia‘s ‘IT‘ model of the moment, Prinka Cassy.
Feel free to visit and enjoy our Facebook photo album to view MORE exclusive backstage images of the models during World Batik Summit 2011.
Opening dancers rehearsal
Hendy Bramantyo snapped backstage
The beautiful Whulandary Herman
Larina at Damn! Inc. with the amazing Temple miniature behind her
The make up that night was done by Sariayu team and it was soft smokey eyes with a dash of bright red lips and dramatic eyelashes to create the sexy yet beautiful feeling just like Polina at Damn! Inc. shown above.
Some of the models are sporting a sophisticated little bun with blunt bangs, some of them are having a simple slicked back low ponytail and the others are sporting the very exquisite ‘sanggul‘ or chignon (shown by Ilmira and Mungky) to completed the look by Indonesia‘s foremost Kebaya designer, Mrs. Anne Avantie.
World Batik Summit 2011 exhibition will be held until tomorrow, October 02nd in Jakarta Convention Center. So, if you want to view the amazing displays of various types of batik in one place, this is really the place you want to be. Just like the tagline “Indonesia : Global Home of Batik“
A very special thanks to Tara Makmun, Panca Makmun, Andreas Yudhi and Armadina.
Amby.
Mrs. Anne Avantie and her beloved mother, Mrs. Amie Indriati
The elegant Mungky
Merry at JIM and Dea Nabila backstage after the hair do
The always fun Kimmy Jayanti
The flawless Renata Kusmanto
The energetic dancers
Our friend, fellow blogger Armadina and photographer Andreas Yudhi
It girl of the moment, Prinka Cassy in backstage during final run through
The boys (from top left clockwise : Nico Christianto, Wesley, Jacoeb, Nikola, Holly Feriston, Adijaya, J Ryan, Hendy Bramantyo and Fernando) backstage before the show. Image by Andreas Yudhi
The beautiful flower arrangement by Bellish
Tia strike a pose in Danar Hadi
Ilmira before the finale
Christina smiles backstage with the intricate head piece
J Ryan in his second look
Hege at Look Models with Katya Talanova and Julia Jamil, both at Damn! Inc. Image by Armadina
Table arrangement with white orchids from Bellish
Backstage Images of Sapto Djojokartiko Bride 2011 Fashion Show
UPDATED APRIL 18th 2011 : Revised credit for Thornandes James (@thornandes), he is not from JIM Models but he is a stylist. Visit his tumblr page at Posh The Button.
UPDATED : The designer just posted his backstage images of the fashion show. Click here to see his gorgeous dresses!
Yesterday I had the chance to attended the 2011 Bridal Collection fashion show of Indonesian Designer Sapto Djojokartiko (click to visit his blog where he posted all of his works there) at Ballroom The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place Jakarta. I also got the fabulous chance to visited the backstage during make up session and rehearsal just before the show started where 12 models of JIM Models wearing the designer’s exquisite and lovely wedding dresses!!
The models are Fillant, Mega, Pamela, Moudy, Sarah, Antie, Ocha, Merry, Prinka, Drina Ciputra, Marcella Tanaya (she opened the show and just won an award for 2011 Talented New Female Model from Amica Indonesia earlier that night) and the humble Juanita (who closed the show).
I also bumped to some of my friends there, Kaymori (blogger and stylist for iCreate Indonesia) and Luki Ali of lukimages (photographer). The beautiful model and photographer Nicoline Patricia Malina also made appearance on the show. She’s super nice!
The show was in conjunction with Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia “Bazaar Bridal Week 2011” that will be held until this Sunday, April 10th 2011 at Ballroom The Pacific Place. Izabel Jahja, the Editor in Chief of the magazine posed for the second time for art8amby. Thank you ma’am!. Sapto Djojokartiko also opened a booth there (click for the designer’s post of the event) and I took some photos of the collections featured. If you’re in Jakarta, make sure you visits the event and who knows, you will find the wedding dress you’ve dreamed about 
Amby of art8amby.
Antie Damayanti
Drina Ciputra
Juanita
Mega
Merry
Pamela
Prinka & Ocha
Sarah
Moudy, Juanita & Sarah
The designer : Sapto Djojokartiko
Juanita in her first dress
Marcella Tanaya getting ready
Izabel Jahja
Erich of Sapto Djojokartiko
Kaymori
Nicoline Patricia Malina
Rajasa & James Thornandes
Luki Ali
Images via Amby and Sapto Djojokartiko.
Editorial: “A Woman Apart” Liya Kebede by David Roemer for Marie Claire US February 2011
Model turns Entrepreneur, Liya Kebede gracing the editorial of Marie Claire US February “A Woman Apart”. founder of Lemlem clothing line looks gorgeous wearing Gucci, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs, styled by Laura Ferrara lensed by David Roemer.
Editorial: “Un dimanche a la champagne” Sasha Pivovarova by Mikael Jansson for Vogue Paris November 2010
“Un dimance a la champagne” from Vogue Paris November 2010, Sasha Pivovarova dressed as a country girl hippie in a meadow outfitted by Anastasia Barberi. Sasha wears Alberta Ferretti, Lanvin and Yves Saint Lauren and others, lensed by Mikael Jansson. Sasha also did an editorial Naturally Refined for Vogue US in the same month.
Editorial: Patricia van der Vliet for Elle France January 2011 by Tesh
Patricia Van Der Vliet does seventies girlie for Elle France January. Flaunting feminine look, styling by Tamara Taichman and lensed by Tesh wearing Celine, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli and others.
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