by Mira Musank | Sep 23, 2011 | J-Pop Summit Festival, Personal
“I’m sorry for asking such a complicated question, but one does not get this kind of chance very often…” This was uttered by one audience member during Q&A session with Kyoto designer Takeshi Wakabayashi (pictured left) of Sou Sou Lecture...
by Mira Musank | Sep 21, 2011 | Personal, Travel Adventures
This post isn’t the usual fashion show review or highlights. Instead, I want to share my thoughts regarding my 9/11 weekend trip almost two weeks ago. A trip that started out as an impulsive, extended LES Runway fashion show took sometimes sudden, darker turns...
by Mira Musank | Sep 19, 2011 | SF Bay Area Scenes
Coming to Art Explosion San Francisco on its last day (Sunday 9/18) was the highlight of the otherwise lazy Sunday (which is quite rare for me). Thanks to our friends who frequently visit Art Explosion to view and buy works from emerging local artists –...
by Mira Musank | Sep 15, 2011 | Fashion Reviews, New York Fashion
Remember back in July when I wasn’t quite sure if I can make it to LES Runway? Well, last weekend, my trip to NYC came true! Marc Maleh was very kind to invite us (my photographer Christian and I) to attend any one show in September, and I chose this Saturday,...
by Mira Musank | Sep 12, 2011 | Repair
Got a pair of gently worn oxford shoes that look a bit boring to your taste now, but you’re not ready to throw out yet? Got an old scarf or piece of fabric that you never use but also is too pretty to give away? Then let’s get a little handy with a fabric...
by Mira Musank | Sep 6, 2011 | J-Pop Summit Festival
Thanks to San Francisco’s yearly J-Pop Summit Festival, I have seen several lolita dress competitions over the past few years. But to sit down amongst the crowd, observe the dresses and how each girls come up with their own take of lolita outfit, and cheer on my...
by Mira Musank | Sep 1, 2011 | J-Pop Summit Festival
From what I’ve seen so far, h. Naoto’s fashion show is one of the most exciting fashion shows in the city. Amazing Japanese avant-garde designer with humble attitude, meticulously made and styled outfits….it was truly a thrilling experience watching...