Oh I hope you love it. When it came to my attention that my previous blog had cause a virus I was under pure alarm. Not only did I think my faithful readers would miss out on content that was previously written with you in mind, for myself I thought I would like the “Pick Me Up” to do it again.
Well that was until I had something spectacular to say. Mide’ has branched off in a sense. Not only do we have a true sense of Fashion and how to make women look good with apparel – the brains of Mide’ has teamed up with two other wonderful business women to make sure those same women were looking fabulous on the FEET.
I know, I know the wording was all wrong – but I promise when you scroll on over to FootDrama.com the shoes will be all right! ALL RIGHT! So let’s get you going because the shoes at FootDrama.com will change your mood.
Ready, Set…use your Mide’ coupon code to save 15% right now. Just enter Launch8 on the check out screen of the secure and safe store and you will start to create some fresh drama with every step!
Mide’ is Making Incredible Designs Exposed and FootDrama…need I say more! https://footdrama.com
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Title: Los Angeles Fashion Week
Location: California
Link out: Click here
Start Date: 2010-10-13
End Date: 2010-10-20
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Title: HauteLanta Fashion Week
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Start Date: 2010-09-15
End Date: 2010-09-19
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Title: Chicago Shoe Expo
Location: Illinois
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Start Date: 2010-08-31
End Date: 2010-09-01
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Iman to Serve as Season 2 Host
International supermodel and fashion icon, Iman, has signed on as the host of the second season of Bravo’s “The Fashion Show.” Iman will join returning host, globally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi.
“We are happy to welcome Iman to the Bravo family,” stated Frances Berwick, general manager and executive vice president, Bravo Media in a press release. “Breaking barriers in the fashion industry, Iman is a true pioneer and her unparalleled credibility will inspire the contestants and be a perfect match to the always exciting, Isaac Mizrahi.”
Iman added, “I am so excited to be joining the Bravo team and to be working again with Isaac Mizrahi, my close friend of many, many years. I am also looking forward to all of the behind-the-scenes excitement and drama that is generated through the creative process of these undiscovered fashion designers. This will certainly be a show any follower of fashion will want to see.”
Bravo is currently holding open calls for fashion designers interested in competing in the second season of “The Fashion Show.” Additional casting information for “The Fashion Show” is available at www.BravoTV.com/casting.
Upcoming cities include:
NEW YORK CITY – Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Location: MILK STUDIOS
450 W. 15th St.
New York, 10011
Formula Studio A and B
CHICAGO – Date: Saturday May 22, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Location: Columbia College
The Conway Bldg.
1104 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, 60605
Make It Work: Chicago ‘Aida’ Producers Create Design Competition
Bailiwick Chicago is taking a cue from TV’s “Project Runway,” the fashion-design competition program, to create four “looks” for a new production of the Elton John-Tim Rice musical, Aida.
Bailiwick’s executive director Kevin Mayes announced a call for fashion designer submissions for the July production of the ancient Egypt-set musical that features a fashion show sequence called “My Strongest Suit,” sung by Amneris. Previews begin July 1 at American Theatre Company.
Bailiwick Chicago is seeking four designers to create four Egyptian-inspired gowns for the sequence.
“This is a unique opportunity for local designers to display their talents to a new audience every night,” Mayes said. “The selected designers will be responsible for only one dress each, to be worn by an actress down the set’s ‘runway.’ These four designs should not only be Egyptian-inspired, but should be fun and outrageous. We’re looking for real ‘knock-out’ designs to bring this fashion-show-within-a-show to life.”
The chosen designers will collaborate with the production’s design team to craft a gown, using their own materials. In return, the designer will be featured in press publications and the show program. The dresses will be used for the entire run of the production and will be returned to each designer once show has closed. Designers will be expected to provide completed garments by June 23.
Interested applicants may submit their proposals by email to aidadesign@bailiwickchicago.com.
Proposals should include a cover letter, resume or bio, and samples of previous work (website links are strongly suggested).
The deadline for submitting proposals is May 17.
In the first Chicago production since its national tour, Aida will be directed by Bailiwick Chicago Collective member Scott Ferguson, with co-musical direction by Jimmy Morehead and Collective member Robert Ollis, and original choreography by Iega Jeff (artistic director of the Chicago dance company Deeply Rooted Productions) and Gary Abbott (associate artistic director, Deeply Rooted Productions).
Featuring a large, multiracial cast, Aida will begin previews on July 1 at American Theatre Company, 1707 W. Byron. Opening night is July 9.
For more information, visit www.bailiwickchicago.com
Can you believe its now March 2010? At Mide’ we cannot believe how fast time is flying to show you – our valued consumer, new merchandise for Spring 2010.
All that I can say is you will be wowed!!! We have signature items you can just out on and go in. No need to worry about finding the perfect companion pieces and bulky accessories. We have you covered and with the addition on Diva Shop Shoes…you will be able to grab and go!
Look for the unveiling coming soon right in time for the crisp, clean air from Spring. Backs arched, strut ready because Mide’ Collection Skor is coming soon. See you on the other side.
As a look was taken at the previous collections that were kept as inspiration, I often wondered if my personal image and the company image forged a futuristic cohesive fit. I found after much self-critique that the fashion line and my individuality were going in two separate directions. Whenever we reflect and see two different roads, that means it is time that we must rebrand our image. Regardless if we’re designers, students, professors or just visionaries, we must be on the same path with ourselves.
The next dramatic move I made was to eliminate 95% of the pieces that were in my possession, used primarily for to draw inspiration from. I packaged all of the Mide’ designs from years past and gave them to shelters for women in transitional housing and then to the salvation army. I figured my designs would be best remembered by the action of passing the torch to someone in dire need.
The collection for 2010 Mide’ Spring is inspired by change. It is strong, sleek, natural, yet complex in every standpoint of the word. The collection invites you to mix and match pieces of luxury. The collection “Movement” speaks a story of truth, rawness and distinction. We are very excited about the evolution of Mide’ – the origination, where it’s been and the direction of which its going.
One thing will remain true. We are always Making Incredible Designs Exposed!
Mid
designer extraordinaire
Can you believe that just a mist can create a soft yet sturdy corset top with hardware and layers for any woman of confidence to enjoy. The Motion Zest does just that since its inspiration found by looking feverishly at a Water Spray Bottle.
The miniature red water bottle sat on the ironing board feeling unused. It was talking to the room “Pull me, Press me, Squirt me” yet no one listened. After a few minutes of looking at the bottom, I picked it up and gave it a go. The mist that shot out went by so quickly that all I noticed were drizzles of waves hitting the ground.
I shot it again and this time I saw ruffles with a soft puddle leaving its mark on the ground. I stared at the puddle of water and blew it. I saw the silk show signs of movement. The ring of water made me think of grommets and the mist of water from the holes in the nozzle gave me inspiration of cords.
After an hour of cutting, drawing and sewing this Motion Zest was the finished product and we are proud to have this as part of our Collection. The very first look was done in Red to symbolize the water bottle, however it is available in Yellow, Bronze, Hunter Green, Brown, White, Carnation Pink and Red.
At Mide’ we never know where the inspiration will come from for the design, but we always know that each of our designs are inspired.
