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A Chinese city with Russian origins.
The Rosenrot | A Collection of Fashion Essays
Thoughts on Fashion Industry & Running A Fashion Business, by Gracia Ventus
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ROSEN-X: TERMINA
“Everything under heaven is in utter chaos.”
Slow Fashion – An Impossible Goal?
Is running a slow-fashion business model possible in a tough economic climate?
Weihai – One of China’s Hidden Gems
A search for the story of Amur led me to the tranquil Northern regions
The Birth of Amur
Protection for a new life in the frontier. That was what Amur eventually evolved into. In the beginning, there were belts and shawls. Not contend with accessories however, we dreamt of bigger things. What better way to showcase one's propensity for fabrics, cuts and construction than long outerwear?
The Evolution of A Garment and The Importance of Obsession in Design
To present a piece of creative work to the world is to throw away a piece of yourself. Once it has been seen, it no longer belongs to you, for you have granted the world license to rip it apart, chew it up and spit it out, before either dousing it in milk and honey…
Notes from The Tea Plantation
Fashion is an industry that is obnoxious, loud and extroverted. To do well, one must discard one’s shame and fear of rejection. This is because the business of fashion is not about making clothes, but about selling them. And the mark of a good salesman is charisma, smooth tongue and the ability to predict people’s…
A Deeper Look into ROSEN’s NOON Collection
Noon started with outlines of garments in my head. They were enormous creatures; giants looming in the background with the angularity of a Modernist sculpture yet is all-enveloping like a fluffy cloud. Sometimes you don’t know whether what comes up in your head is the right thing to do, but you can either run with…
By The Grace of Miyake
Humans are strange creatures. We pin our self-esteem on our beliefs. When our beliefs are validated, we feel good about ourselves. When they're being contradicted, we often take it as a personal attack.
ROSEN: NOON
Part I: A Wandering Noon Part II: A Descending Noon Part III: A Homeward-Bound Noon Part I: A Wandering Noon Noon is walking home. Like any other night, his mind is blank, his steps are heavy, his feet are moving by sheer muscle memory to carry his body. His ears are snugly occupied with voices…