Gene tierney, one of the most stunninglooking actresses to come out of the hollywood studio system, had a bright and privileged start in life, and made many highqualityand a handful of true classicmotion pictures, but her middle life was beset by tragedy, divorce and mental illness. James halls history of selfportraits illuminates our narcissistic age of the selfie, writes peter conrad. Meghan markle accidentally left the tag on her dress and. This ontherise label, a favorite for their lacy creations, will launch the dreamy and affordable. The malian han chong graduated from central st martins and went on to cofoud various ventures. Selfportrait is very modern with a strong identity, and is very wellpriced, so its a winning combination, adds natalie kingham, buying director at.
Han chong, the penangborn founder of the fashion label selfportrait, has found success in five short years with a client list that includes. In the three short years since han chong launched selfportrait, its become a very recognizable label on the fashion calendar thanks to both commercial and. He has such a unique vision and personal signature in his. A friend recommended this book to me and i would recommend it to anyone who loves fabulous clothes, who loves frida kahlo, or who loves color and fabrics. But i think having had some experience of the fashion industry made me a lot more mature. The 36yearold sold out one of the feminine fashion labels dresses within minutes of being spotted on her way to a christmas lunch with the queen.
After graduating he stayed in london and went on to launch womenswear brand three floor with cofounder yvonne hoang in 2011. I wanted to share with you three books to inspire children during the creation of selfportraits. Peter a young english girl smithsonian american art museum. Midi dresses, cami tops, lace details and ontrend trousers combine with sequins and trims to make a statement, wherever you go. Since then, chong has applied his design expertise to workappropriate separates, eveningready suiting, and even polished shoes, each boasting the label s signature feminineluxe aesthetic. Han chong, founder and creative director of self portrait ren hang by taschen. Han chongs midpriced fashion label has become a hit with celebs and civilians alike. The label s nowiconic azaelea dress has transcended runway to red carpet, making it one of the mostwanted silhouettes season after season. The shaded, direct gaze conveys a commanding and confident presence, an attitude more. Founded by creative director han chong, selfportraits brand ethos is to provide transitional citywear pieces using luxury fabrics, still attainable for customers. Since selfportrait bursted onto the scene in 20 with their flirty, feminine party dresses, its been the goto brand for fashion insiders. Selfportrait official online store javascript seems to be disabled in your browser.
A forebear to selfportrait, the midpriced label featured designdriven, feminine dresses at competitive prices. Exhibition label with this selfportrait, brooks envisioned her modernity as an artist and a person. Frida kahlo remains one of the most popular artists of our time sales of frida books number into the hundreds of thousands and yet no volume has ever focused. Early on, simpson describes the book she didnt write. According to chong, netaporter sold out of selfportrait in two hours when it first launched the label in february. Chong opened the wholesale books and transactional website the brands. Selfportraits debut bridal collection is available for. The 32yearold opted for a design by popular london label. The malaysianborn mastermind behind fashion label selfportrait actually moved into the concreteheavy shoreditch home about three years ago, when he. Selfportrait clothing is a little rockandroll, a little bit house on the prairie, and always feminine. How self portrait became the label to be seen in daily mail online.
Selfportrait is a contemporary label to watch fashionista. Selfportrait womenswear shop online at matchesfashion us. Thanks to chongs deft hand at tailor ing and distinctive method of layer ing lace, netting, and sheer panel s, the collection of self portrait. How selfportrait became a cult brand global the guardian.
Self portrait hong kong is a label with strong convictions and stronger signature designs. London based selfportrait was launched in 20 in a bid to provide an accessible and contemporary brand. The lacy tea dresses selfportrait built its business on are officially a thing of the past. Goodreads members who liked selfportrait also liked. I was admiring his works long before the book came out.
Red carpet favorite selfportrait is set to debut a bridal collection in march. Creating the first self portrait designs in fall of 20, self portrait quickly rose to fame. How it became an iconic brand in just 5 years as the fashion brand celebrates its fiveyear anniversary, we take a look at the meteoric rise of selfportrait. Recreating the glamour of hollywood in the 1940s, the actress tells of the roles she played, the rich and famous men who have pursued her. Look to the brands signature laser cut style to prove youre in the know, or try this seasons softer, more romantic offerings for an update. Self portrait womens floral embellished midi dress. However, in 20, he launched his fashion house selfportrait, which quickly became adored in the industry. Pippa, 33, chose the british label for her debut visit to wimbledon. Self portrait womens abstract floral guipure mini dress. Although selfportraits have been made since the earliest times, it is not until the early renaissance in the mid15th century that artists can be frequently identified depicting themselves as either the main subject, or as important characters in their work. She unapologetically wore mens suits and fedoras, clearly asserting the association between androgyny and lesbian identity. Pippa chose a self portrait dress for her first trip of the year to wimbledon. Selfportrait designer han chongs london home is a serene. With this selfportrait, brooks envisioned her modernity as an artist and a person.
Be inspired by the latest looks from the selfportrait official online store. Look no further than selfportrait for the most darling designs. After working as both an artist and in the fashion industry, central saint martins alumni han chong founded selfportrait in 20. How it became an iconic brand in just 5 years as the fashion brand celebrates its fiveyear anniversary, we take a look at the meteoric rise of self portrait. Selfportrait spring 2017 readytowear collection vogue.
Three floor designer han chong interview three floor. Selfportrait, a favorite of celebs from reese witherspoon, to lucy hale, to kristen stewart, to sofia richie, and yes, even michelle obama. A selfportrait is a representation of an artist that is drawn, painted, photographed, or sculpted by that artist. Selfportrait designer collection for women simons canada. Need a stylish look that wont break the bank for your. Designed by londonbased contemporary designer han chong, the self portrait summer 2014 collection is filled with urban and feminine pieces that beautifully define the idea of comfortable luxury. Cult, contemporary and attainable, selfportrait addresses every occasion a woman has in her diary. Youve heard of valentino, marchesa, kaufmanfranco, and elie saabbut if the peoples choice awards show is. The label s pieces are known for their leather and. Peter depicts british painter hannah gluckstein, heir to a catering empire who adopted the genderless professional name gluck in the early 1920s. Miranda kerr wears self portrait dress that will give you winter feels photo. Though having committed to the lucrative deal years before, she walked away, fearing any sort of selfhelp advice she might give would be hypocritical. Han chong is high on style and easy on our wallets. Selfportraits breakthrough year the business of fashion.
The modulated shades of gray, stylized forms, and psychological gravity exemplify her deep commitment to aesthetic principles. Self portraits have always had a specific role in art history and especially now, its. Find books like selfportrait from the worlds largest community of readers. A firm favourite of the fashion crowd, the label is bestknown for its signature guipure lace dresses, which juxtapose pretty fabrications with edgy silhouettes and ultramodern detailing. Its simple silhouettes and lines grace the body without making you feel selfconscious. Given the creative nature of the industry, people who work in fashion are frequently looking for inspiration, from all sorts of material films, visual art, travel, history and, certainly, books. Shop over 3,100 top selfportrait womens fashion and earn cash back from retailers such as cettire, farfetch, and nordstrom and others such as nordstrom rack and vestiaire collective all in one place. Keepsake the label womens untouchable strapless floral printed gown with pleated skirt. Despite numerous outlets calling the situation an epic fashion blunder, and a wardrobe malfunction, twitter is refusing to join in the label shaming. Rachel mcadams stuns in self portrait, a new celeb favorite label, for the second time in one week. In opting to wear one of his distinctive lace designs, the duchess of sussex followed in the footsteps of jennifer lopez, beyonce, reese witherspoon, zendaya, priyanka chopra.
Instead, youll enjoy the soft glamour imparted by the lines use of delicate materials for their dresses and separates. Self portrait clothing has the distinctive, stylish clothing to update your wardrobe. The malaysian designers standout pieces in particular the signature azalea dress quickly became a redcarpet goto, in particular for the duchess of cambridge. Unique, accessible and unapologetically contemporary, the label is distinguished by a clearcut vision of modernity that favours technical and romantic materials. A graduate of the prestigious central saint martins fashion school, designer han chong logged a good decade working at other clothing labels before debuting his first line, self portrait, in 20. This is exactly this kind of viral marketing that has made selfportrait the runaway fashion success story of the past five years. Plan ahead in your events calendar and explore our selection, designed by central saint martins graduate han chong. Official profile of london based fashion brand self portrait including company profile, designers, collections, editorials, photos. The brand behind the dress that launched a thousand copycats, selfportrait is one of londons coolest new names. By the time brooks met her at one of natalie barneys literary salons, gluckstein had begun using the name peyter peter gluck.
Find new and preloved selfportrait items at up to 70% off retail prices. Self portrait collections a new take on wearable fashion. As a fashionista, you wouldnt want to miss out on the latest designs from the brand. No other 17thcentury artist played the selfportrait game as extravagantly as the dutchman rembrandt. Waiting lists formed for the brands cult guipure lace azaelea dresses, while every ruffle, eyelet and sheer panel never fails to grab our attention when an event is on the cards. Selfportrait designer han chong on dressing hollywood. Keepsake the label womens romance sleeveless v neck draped midi dress.
Most have heard of selfportrait, but its global acclaim only confirms it further as a brand worth investing in for big events. Selfportrait is a uniquely arresting, poignant book, and a work of art and literature by a singular talent. Very few fashion labels manage to appeal, and be accessible, to so many different women but. The man behind selfportrait the drapers interview drapers. Stylight has a range of colors, styles and designs for chic style statements. Selfportrait clothes for women shop now at mytheresa. Its a shame that this book is out of print, as it is a very brave autobiography by a remarkable woman. Since he joined the new york fashion calendar last year, designer han chong has been busy experimenting. Ever since the london label burst onto the fashion scene with its signature azalea dress, selfportrait has become our goto for occasion wear. In less than five years, publicityshy designer han chong has turned his contemporary womenswear brand selfportrait into a household name.
Designer han chong, a malaysia native and graduate of central saint martins, has been in the fashion business for over a decade. Check out the evolution of selfportraits and the power selfrepresentation had centuries before the selfie in selfportraits by taschen books skip to content. Meghan markle wearing self portrait fashionable dress. Lace, with its sheer and variable quality, is the label s pet fabric and trademark. The malaysianborn mastermind behind fashion label selfportrait.
Self portrait womens orange off shoulder pleated chiffon dress. Miranda kerr wears self portrait dress that will give you. For shopping online and our latest news please visit our website. Also set sale alerts and shop exclusive offers only on shopstyle. At selfportrait, capturing pure femininity is the ultimate goal. Read a couple pages per day and focus on a unique trait or aspect of self explore a medium using our creativity to find objects to represent our special characteristics.
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