Created in 1970 by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, Kenzo has a vibrant history of legendary prints, the gathering of motifs, the mix and diversity of fabrics, and the most admirable spirit that has made this Parisian based fashion house an incredibly notable spokesman for aesthetics, divergence and universal culture. Throughout all its years of establishing itself as not just a fashion house but also transitioning to a respected brand, and a well-loved one at that, Kenzo has managed to inject a sense of
Japanese Identity Throughout its history, Japan has striven to define its national identity not by its own means, but by those predefined by foreign, and most recently, Western powers. Despite legends of the island archipelago being created by the sun goddess Amaterasu, Japan seems to have consistently maintained a indecisive self-image with respect to its neighbors. In the past, China had represented the pinnacle of culture and technology and had tremendously influenced other surrounding countries
The problems the world oceans are facing nowadays are as big and deep as the sea itself, ranging from acidification, and destruction of coral reefs to overfishing and the consequences of the fishing practices. Fish as such has historically been a main food, and still constitutes a steady supply of protein for many civilizations worldwide. Due to an exploding earth population, this has led to a skyrocketed demand and in its result to overfishing (Fitzgerald, 2013). The question arising here is
Not too long ago, New York was considered the fashion capital of the world. Every year, the first place gets reassigned based on new movements and influences. It's exciting to see the list growing every year with the addition of new cities that are worth exploring. Today, the fashion capitals are ranked based on their influence and contribution to the fashion industry. What better way to spend your leisure time than exploring some of the top fashion capitals of the world? You can devote your time
Cinematic Appropriations of The Great Gatsby Although Paramount's 1974 version of The Great Gatsby - the one with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow - is probably the most famous, there have actually been six attempts to flatten Fitzgerald's novel into two dimensions. The first was a silent film released in 1926. The second version, with Alan Ladd as Gatsby, appeared in 1949. Two television adaptations followed, one with Robert Montgomery in 1955 and the other with Robert Ryan in 1958. The controversial