Milano part 2
Fashion week in Milan attracts many important figures in fashion and in the commercial industry from all over the world. Some include world famous photographers, models, editors, and buyers. Although their schedules are packed with activities, from fashion shows to invitational parties down to every second, some take time to grace the devout fashion followers with appearances open to the public. One was Ivan Rodic, A.K.A "Facehunter" (facehunter.blogspot.com). His first book, self titled, "Facehunter" by publisher Thames & Hudson, just launched all over Europe, not long after another street photography book by the Sartorialist (sartorialist.blogspot.com). Ivan is a street fashion photographer who travels all over the world, gaining a reputation to have an eye for stylish-everyday-people. He focuses on style of people in different countries, who are neither editors, models, nor designers. The result is a collection of stylish, innovative, and creatively dressed people from all over the globe, who are just like ourselves.
At Ivan's book signing, all of us Hawaii girls were graced with his genuine interest of fashion in Hawaii. Unlike many industry people who seem to think of barefooted locals and palm trees and huts, Ivan was curious about the fashion in Hawaii. To that question, my friends and I (whom are all affiliated with the study of fashion in Hawaii) came up with the answer that the inaccessibility of the industry and the inspiration encourages all of us to try harder. We must strive and dedicate more time and energy to research, and innovation with everything in our lives. Some of my classmates know the most cultish and interesting websites and magazines dedicated to fashion, and have the keenest eyes when it comes to style, dressing, and designing. The inaccessibility taunts us. It makes us work harder to know, to experience, and to live the life that we all imagine and wish to live. And of course, a relaxing and calm beach house is the perfect location of sewing and designing for long hours.
All in all, Milan fashion week was the dream of the dreamers. The busy days went past us so fast, and after a weekend, we all returned home to Florence with a suitcase full of goodies and memories and magazines and stolen past invitation cards to fashion shows. I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone. Italy is a friendly place full of passionate people, and we just have to remember that even Anna Wintour and Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs and Tim Gunn was in our shoes before, dreaming the same dream and obsessing over a similar pair of Prada heels, their faces smudged against the glass window display.
Photo Credit: Ivan Rodic group photo (Tori Nyberg)
Photo credit: Signed book (Anna Tomita)
