LEVEL ONE

Level one is a young Fashion Street District in Grand Indonesia Mall, Jakarta.

Most of the clothes are up-to-date, affordable, and stylist. The price range is IDR 100,000-up ($15-up, EUR 10-ish)

The quality of the clothes is better than I was expected. The payment method is collect all the bills and pay it at the cashiers.

Well let us see what kind of shops do they have :

a. Lomography

This is Lomo store, you can buy and also they will teach you how to use your lomo. I like the design of the store!

b. Soe.Hoe

Men wears, fresh, stylish!

c. Tick-Tock

Kesha song! yeph.. home accessories store, many kinds of watches! if you have small little studio or minimalist house / apartment. You need to have a look at this store.

d. Geulis

This name been exist long time ago, however they just launched their store up in Level one. The dresses are cool, shoes, and also neckless. I put my attention to this store cause they use batik as Indonesian famous clothes.

e. T-shirt (forgotten the name)

So, the concept of the store is to bring up the motives of batik. They put the motive of the batik on top of basic t-shirt. The t-shirt is very comfortable, however they have only one size for girls, but any sizes for guys. Kiddo wont be forgotten cause they make it for kids (3-6years old)

INDONESIAN BOUTIQUES

I haven't blogged like a month. I have my lists with me what should i write on my blog however since i moved concierge, i don't have so much time to think about what will be up in here. But Now, its my show time.

I just realized so many new young talented shoe or clothes designer from indonesia. I add some of them at my Facebook account just to see their design. Some of them look almost the same with upcoming trend however there are some of them have their own uniqueness and their own signature.

1. Syu Shu

Llink : http://www.facebook.com/lovely.syushu?ref=ts

Comment : Pump Shoes look good but from all I adore this pict below-Classy and so Retro.

2. Runica

Link : http://soubrettejewellery.blogspot.com/2010/01/runic.html

Comment : Its just amazing, i havent seen this kind of neckless before. I am a beginner of accessories user, but im in love with this pict! Take a look all of their collection.

3. Naima

email : info@itsnaima.com (or you can comment in this article)

Comment : the shoes is very comfortable, light and fashionable. Cheaper compare with other fashionable branded shoes.

4. Cotton ink

link : cottonink.blogspot.com

Comment : I totally agree if the cotton in very cozy! i love the design. EVERLASTING, stunning!

easy to mix and match, add with some accessories.

5. Nikita (Neckless)

Link : http://www.nikitacollections.com/

comment : Amazing thoughts, crayons made! very pop design or modern, plays with colors and also unusual art.

6. Petite Cupcakes

Link : http://www.petitecupcakes.com/index.html

Comment : very girly style, and excellent web-design, however you have to be clever to match this into your style. work on creativity is good.

7. Tasha-D

Link : http://www.tasha-d.com/designer.html

Comment : More to mature women, and glamourous party.

8. Nikidee

Link : http://nikidee.wordpress.com/

Comment : young, fresh and daily fashion needs!

9. Janeville

Link : http://janevillebags.com/

Comment : Classy colorful bag, simple!

10. Vahada

Link : www.vahada.blogspot.com

Comment : Rock, glam, young, boyish and stylish!

7.HERMES

The luxury goods, one of the most and the hardest bag to get. Home based from Paris, France. Established by Thierry Hermes in 1837.

After Thierry decided to retire it handled by Emile-Maurice. She introduced the first leather garment , golfing jacket to Prince of Wales.

In 1939s, Hermes renamed Sac a depeches to Kelly bag becaause of Greace Kelly the Princess of Monaco.

Do you know about Jane Birkin?

She is a British-born singer, and she usedto stay in France.The Hermes most popular bag's name is dedicated because of her. She wears this bag like forever. Nowadays is the same with Victoria Beckham. She owns birkin bags in every colors.

So, birkin bag is a handmade handbags, the production hours up to 48Hours per bag. The normal and known ones are made by Goat Skin, and the most expensive ones are from Salt Crocodile skin. Usually Birkin bags are not available in their retail store, in the other hand they offer for order or waiting list which could be taken up to months.

Couple years ago, Lindsay Lohan's birkin was stolen. She wanted to get her bag back, but not her wallet or anything inside the bag indeed. And also you can prove that this bag is very hard to get by watching Sex and The City. Or in Gossip Girl-Lily wears it.

Hermes also exist in ready-to-wear, parfume or so...

6.Salvatore Ferragamo

Italian shoemaker from last decade. His kids also handled dad's company. Salvatore Ferragamo!!

He was born on 1898 in Italy. He was one of the best designer on his time however he had felt bankruptcy when it was 1933s. But he came back to bring his company on 1950s. he expanded his company to other varieties of fashion stuffs such clothes, bags and etc.

He died on 1960 so his company ran by their kids. Ferragamo's eldest daughter is the most talented one. His kids ran the company in a good way, until now they have stores everywhere.

Still want to see his collection you can fly to Italy to see his MUSEUM. The museum name is Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Palazzo Spini Feroni. There are history about Ferragamo, and his career.

(museum of Salvatore Ferragamo)

nowadays, Salvatore is very famous with Shoes and ribbon. Very simple and chic..

5.Christian Louboutin VS Jimmy Choo

(Christian Louboutin-Special Edition)

Time to talk about shoes!! put your hands in the air if you loveeee adore SHOES!

There are sort of Shoes brand..Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole, and so..

Christian Louboutin has been famous for years as well as Choo..Both of them still very exist but they both have their own uniqueness as well as their history of life. first of all i gotta write about Christian Louboutin and next Choo.

Christian Louboutin (1964) French

- Opened his own Shoe line on 1991 in Paris

- He has trade mark with Sharp heel and red sole (signature)-Patent on 1997 in Manhattan.

- His designs looks for casual-formal style and recognizable

- His website is attractive

Jimmy Choo (1961) Malaysian

- 1986 Opened his own line in London by renting an old Hospital

- Lady Diana was supporting his line, he got great image at that time.

- Tamara Mellon is head of Jimmy Choo's accessories line.

- He sold 50% of his stake to other people

- He is given a "professor" title from one of university in London

- He is in project of establish Shoemaking Institute in Malaysia

- His designs are more for Party or Red Carpet, however it depends.

4. Marc Jacobs

American young talented awesome homosexual designer..one of my favorite!!! Marc Jacobs..

Marc Jacobs was born on 1963 in New York. He was born to be a designer, he used to design for couple of designer when he was young.

Now he has been working under Louis Vuitton Company since 1997 as Creative Director. In the other hand, he owns his own line Marc Jacobs, and also Marc by Marc Jabobs for less expensive price. He just married with Lorenzo!!!

(Lorenzo&Marc-Wedding)

He also join with Robert Duffy for his company. Duffy supports him by his way and all the time. they have been working together and earn tons of money for them. Both of them have their own company right now.

After several years exist, Marc backed by Japanese Company which is make him very famous in Japan and boys or girls love him.

Guys, Marc jacobs is successfully attract his customer. His Advertising is absolutely attractive and also he has simple vintage but look expensive ads. His trademark is bag with chain which is very easy to recognize. His designs are very simple, but looks more high-class, fashionable . (dress,shoes,bags and accessories are cool)

(Victoria Beckham on Marc Jacobs)

He also has his own perfume line, he also uses very very very unique bottle, the package looks stunning (-same as Anna Sui)

(Lola-Marc Jacobs 2009)

3. Balenciaga

Couple years ago Nicole Richie wore this handbags almost everyday. I believe she has every color and every size of this bag.

Balenciaga invented by Cristobal Balenciaga, he is Spanish. After Spain Civil War he moved to Paris and started his career.

Currently,Balenciaga owned by Gucci group. Balenciaga designer is Ghesquière however since these couple of years they didn't really hit the fashion market which may make him get fired. -The clothes collection wasn't good lately-according what i have seen the collection looks boring slash old, nothing can make the people impressed.

Balenciaga just launched their newest parfume (i havent smell it! anyone?) However, lately Balenciaga's commercial was hideous. Cheap and people dont get it as a lavish brand

My opinion : I love balenciaga bags! Designer keeps the trademark of balenciaga and eye-catchy!

2. Giorgio Armani

Armani Hotel & Luxurious Residence - Dubai

www.armanihotels.com

Have you heard about BVLGARI hotel before? It was the only hotel with Fashion brand name. However, last year Burj Kalifa group opened Armani Hotel and Residences. Armani hotel is located in the heart of Dubai and will be open soon in Milano(underdevelopment). Armani designs for the amenities as well as the uniform for the staffs.

Lets have a flash back about his biography..

Giorgio Armani is one of Italian fashion designer. He has been exist since 1970 on the "Hitman" movie. He joined with Sergio Galeotti on 1974 for men's wear and 1975 he introduced women's wear. He also exist in underwear. David Beckham is one of his partner on Armani's ad.

David & Victoria Beckham for Armani Underwear (2009)

(J-Lo on Armani Prive-Oscar 2010)

After Dolce&Gabbana joined with Motorola, Prada with LG, he doenst want to stay calm behind his desk.He also made an agreement with Samsung cell phone. Samsung Limited edition or i could say Armani Version, this cell phone looks very simple and looks like very basic phone however Samsung put Armani's name on the phone as well as Armani original screen saver.

And then, his hobby is not only about designing things but also in sport. He owns Milan Basket ball team called Olimpia Milano.

Well guys, I think he is one of thousands famous people who really use his chance to make what he wanted to do. By using his name, he sells his own name for his own profit.

1. COCO CHANEL

"A girl should be in two things : classy and fabulous"quoted by Gabrielle Chanel.

She is one of the famous designer in this world. Her fragrance called Chanel. Well-known with her little black dress and also her suits. French people used to be really strict in wearing formal clothes but she made it more casual and informal. Since Vintage Glam came back to Fashion Industry lately, Chanel become more popular. There are some of public figures always wear Chanel's bags or dresses. With the classy square model and chains are perfect..they can wear them in formal or informal party.

on the 1812 Coco Chanel launched Chanel No. 5 Parfume, which is very popular and famous everywhere. according to one of the source Chanel parfume is sold every 30 sec in the world. (could you imagine?). Floral, classy and fabulous are describe for her parfume. Marilyn Monroe was one of her model for Chanel no. 5 ad.

FYI (for your information) : There is no Chanel no. 4 or no. 6 only Chanel no. 5

Since her dead, Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel. he brought new ideas to chanel. but he didnt change anything for classic bag. as far as i see he just design for seasonal collections. (have a look in their website)

Have you been to Chanel's retail shop?

Chanel boutique is very simple and kind of hard to find. For example in Paris. Chanel's retail store which i strongly believe that was the first chanel store is very hard to find. its in champs-elysee but its not in the middle of that steet but its the end of the street. there is no big sign. As well as in Switzerland, chanel doesnt have the big store but small little tiny store but very classy.

now, if you want to check out chanel's collections just click on this website

http://www.chanel.com/

BRANDS

Hi guys, back again in this blog. Lately i have no time about searching the latest news about fashion.

but before we get started i have a list about some of fashion brands that im going to write in this blog. This week hopefully im going to make these lists done, and im going to write again about the value brand.

1. COCO CHANEL - CHANEL


2. Emporio Armani


3. Balenciaga


4. Marc Jacobs


5. Christian Louboutin vs Jimmy Choo


6. lately im in love with Salvatore Ferragamo


7. maybe lil thing abour HERMES

i havent gotten any idea what i will write down in this blog anyway, but i will put some of their biography and maybe about their classic thing that people or ladies or whoever they are wanted to have.

"why i didnt put LV or Gucci in this biography which both of these labels are very famous and they are in top 100 brands in the world. In my opinion both of this label look very commercial and everybody owns it. and you actually can find them easyly. however, their retail shops look amazing everywhere, they have really big store, very nice service and they really know how to treat their guest except some cases.they also use well-known name famous singer,models or actress in their commercial. for example Madonna-LV."

Hello Letter

"Hi Guys, this is actually my first blog, NOTT!!. i had a blog before but i forgot the password. Well, last time i didnt really have time to do it so yeah. now i wish i have sometimes at least once a week im posting something either about fashion, love story or any news or critics about anything. if you have any idea about what to write please please email me at wive180191@ihtti-mail.ch.

well, lemme introduce my self. my name is Veronica Wijaya, i study hotel but i love fashion. i bring some of my fashion or design idea into the hotel. i interested in fashion, culinary as well as hotel or entertainment life. i adore chanel i wish i could have one of their suit (im going to save my money).
Thanks and enjoy my blog.