X-Factor

              One of the thrills of gambling is that you just never know who will be the Winner, its chance. Well one of my picks of season five of Project Runway Korto took it to the tent and perhaps missed the coveted title of “Winner” by a mere big dress and or being too safe. Like most gamblers you must stack the preverbal deck and never ride the safe edge. With only 2 days before the entire Free world gets turned on its axis and I go in the back of the closet and dust off one of my big dresses for the possible Party! Folks do not stand by on the sideline, get in there and mix it up in the booth and make yourself accountable on November 4^th. This will be one of your most

affective

actions of the next four years you are living history, Rock you RIGHT to Vote.Oh, Yes, right this is a fashion blog so let’s get back to that dress stuff because I do have something very special for you on this page. Sometimes size as an idea is a relative perceptive however huge talent is unmistakable from any angle. In my opinion gambling is chance mixed with speculation and a little research. This month we’ll highlights a true talent, which is GOD given. I hope that I am successful in conveying one small lesson, which is that everyone should recognize his or her own specific talents. My quest is to inspire all my readers to hone your own talents into the sweetest ark of success, as did this spectacular International savant, Tadashi Shoji has. I have had the pleasure a few times of being in the front row, witnessing his unveiled collections in the tent on Seventh Avenue. I have even whispered a few requests in his ear both behind the scenes as well as on the phone. He is a soft-spoken gentleman originally from the picturesque humble industrial town of Sendai, Japan.

Tadashi’s journey has taken him more than 5471 miles from him studying Fine Arts and later training with Legendary Japanese artist Jiro Takamatsu to his not so humble 14-room 5021sq ft 1950’s home in Pasadena, CA today. In 1982, Tadashi established his company and set out to join the racks of the American designer elite and has outdone even his own big dreams. He entered the gateway under the tutelage of costume designer Bill Whitten, creating some of the most over top and flamboyant 70’s icons looks for names likes Sir. Elton John, super band Earth, Wind and Fire and the unforgettable “Jackson’s”. Staying the course that included being selected three times as the Official designer of the Miss Universe Pageant, which was seen live in 170 countries around the world. An event that had been known for Big dresses, his sensibility bought chic and cutting edge style that reshuffled how we view global style on one of the biggest stages. Tadashi has engaged in intimate project like revamping the uniforms of more than 400 employees with creating 30 looks for the staff of the Ivy Hotel. Now with over the past 26 years, Tadashi has quietly become one of the leading Los Angeles based eveningwear designers. His brand of balance between Art and making form-flattering clothing pulls a celebrity clientele including Shakira, Vanessa Williams and Jennifer Hudson. Luminaries such as The Queen ( Latifah), Condolezza Rice, Claudia Schiffer, Trya Banks, Halle Berry and Countless other millions of beautiful woman around this World; Including a few of VSG’s “stylizing”.

With the launch of Tadashi Shoji, the brand’s new luxury eveningwear collection, the company began its move into new categories, which include ready-to-wear and home. Tadashi is currently available at the company’s retail boutiques in South Coast Plaza and the Forum Shops at Caesuras, as well as better specialty boutiques and department stores posting earning upwards of more than $25 million-a-year selling gowns to such names as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom.

 

                                                               

  

  

                           

     

read comments (2)