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Thanks for all your love and support!
-B
Friday, March 8, 2013
Monday, December 3, 2012
Wanted: Female Model for our Fall 2013 Lookbook
We're looking for a female model for our Fall 2013 Lookbook! The shoot will take place mid-December in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Requirements:
Height: 5'9"-5'11"
Age: 18-36
Contemporary dress size: 2-4
If interested, please send a photo and information about yourself to info@ryuryuclothing.com. Please feel free to contact us for more info as well.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements:
Height: 5'9"-5'11"
Age: 18-36
Contemporary dress size: 2-4
If interested, please send a photo and information about yourself to info@ryuryuclothing.com. Please feel free to contact us for more info as well.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Best of Spring 2013 Part 2
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. One word. Genius.
Photo credit: Yannis Vlamos via gorunway.com
Monday, October 15, 2012
Best of Spring 2013
Some of our favorites from Spring 2013:
Best deconstructed collection: Celine
Best grunge collection: Dries Van Noten
Most anticipated collection: Dior by Raf Simons
Most inspirational collection: Lanvin
all photos via style.com
More to come!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Spring 2013: NY Fashion Week Report
Long time, no post! Apologies for putting this blog on the back burner. Although we didn't show for Spring 13, I've been preoccupied with other matters--RYU RYU related of course. But I've been generously endowed with an unspeakably thoughtful birthday gift this year of a WWD subscription from a friend who is very dear to my heart, so I've been lucky enough to keep up with all the shows that've been going on just right around the corner.
I think if I were to wrap up the NY shows in one word, it'd be interesting. Marc Jacobs is stirring up quite a commotion for doing something so unusually simple yet familiarly far from bland; a blast from the past that's oxymoronically current. Donna Karan swung ultra-feminine for Spring after a much more masculine Fall 2012 collection. Victoria Beckham came up (successfully, IMHO) with a sportswear collection that's more than just hour-glass dresses. Helmut Lang is playing with colors and prints for Spring!
And ah yes, then there's The Row--probably my favorite brand and designers (Mk & Ashley Olsen) of the moment. Can I just say their work is the epitome of effortlessly chic? Their target market is the woman in their mid to late 30s (whose age everyone is constantly guessing, because she looks that good) who literally rolls out of bed with that enviable sexy. wavy hair, can wrap herself in nothing but a silk robe and step out to pick up the Wall Street Journal looking more sophisticated than any wrinkle-free twenty something year old who's spent countless hours lengthening every itty bitty lash for a GNO. Ironic that it's two 26 year old designers without any "formal" training who are able to convey such natural maturity in their work. They did say that they developed their taste from the cut-down-to-size designer clothes they wore as kids, because they didn't care for the kids clothes that actually fit them. Oh, the woes of a young celebrity!
Anyway, I've digressed. Their Spring 2013 collection is yet again another winner, at least in my book. They've definitely softened their tailoring that they've been known for in their previous collections. They stated that their inspiration came from an eighteenth century Japanese artist as well as American folk. Again, it's just pure simplicity with a touch of elegance that really pulls all the looks together. Bravo to The Row! (images below)
I think if I were to wrap up the NY shows in one word, it'd be interesting. Marc Jacobs is stirring up quite a commotion for doing something so unusually simple yet familiarly far from bland; a blast from the past that's oxymoronically current. Donna Karan swung ultra-feminine for Spring after a much more masculine Fall 2012 collection. Victoria Beckham came up (successfully, IMHO) with a sportswear collection that's more than just hour-glass dresses. Helmut Lang is playing with colors and prints for Spring!
And ah yes, then there's The Row--probably my favorite brand and designers (Mk & Ashley Olsen) of the moment. Can I just say their work is the epitome of effortlessly chic? Their target market is the woman in their mid to late 30s (whose age everyone is constantly guessing, because she looks that good) who literally rolls out of bed with that enviable sexy. wavy hair, can wrap herself in nothing but a silk robe and step out to pick up the Wall Street Journal looking more sophisticated than any wrinkle-free twenty something year old who's spent countless hours lengthening every itty bitty lash for a GNO. Ironic that it's two 26 year old designers without any "formal" training who are able to convey such natural maturity in their work. They did say that they developed their taste from the cut-down-to-size designer clothes they wore as kids, because they didn't care for the kids clothes that actually fit them. Oh, the woes of a young celebrity!
Anyway, I've digressed. Their Spring 2013 collection is yet again another winner, at least in my book. They've definitely softened their tailoring that they've been known for in their previous collections. They stated that their inspiration came from an eighteenth century Japanese artist as well as American folk. Again, it's just pure simplicity with a touch of elegance that really pulls all the looks together. Bravo to The Row! (images below)
Narciso Rodriguez's collection is definitely worth mentioning as well. Who knew teal and moss looked so good together?
Speaking of celebrity clothing lines, have you guys checked out the anticipated Holmes and Yang collection (designed by Katie Holmes and her stylist Jeanne Yang)? 14 looks that can be mixed and matched or worn individually and designed to "fit into a woman's closet." Check it out and let us know what you think!
-B
The Row photos courtesy of The Row via style.com
Narciso Rodriguez photos by Gianni Pucci via gorunway.com
Thursday, August 2, 2012
NK Children Support Program
We are so excited to share with you about our partnership with YPF's NK Children Support Program! As much as we aim to create beautiful designs for our clothing, our vision doesn't end there; instead, we strive to create designs that will be utilized as a vehicle for everyday people to contribute to an imperative cause.
Our desire is to give and help others give to this particular cause. Why? NK Children Support Program is special in that it provides much needed items such as food, medicine and clothing to children within North Korea. Most people are not permitted to travel freely in and out of the country, so to be able to give to those within is indeed a very special opportunity. Furthermore, rather than contributing a lump sum from the two of us, we felt that it'd be much more beneficial to invest that amount in building a creative system for many others--even beyond our social circle--to give as well.
We must attribute credit for this idea to companies that inspired us to go beyond just selling a product; Toms and Warby Parker are just two of now many others.
In the end, we hope that you'll be satisfied with a desirable product, while simultaneously helping to fulfill a need.
You can check out our website for more info.
-J & B
Our desire is to give and help others give to this particular cause. Why? NK Children Support Program is special in that it provides much needed items such as food, medicine and clothing to children within North Korea. Most people are not permitted to travel freely in and out of the country, so to be able to give to those within is indeed a very special opportunity. Furthermore, rather than contributing a lump sum from the two of us, we felt that it'd be much more beneficial to invest that amount in building a creative system for many others--even beyond our social circle--to give as well.
We must attribute credit for this idea to companies that inspired us to go beyond just selling a product; Toms and Warby Parker are just two of now many others.
In the end, we hope that you'll be satisfied with a desirable product, while simultaneously helping to fulfill a need.
You can check out our website for more info.
-J & B
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Looking for a Fit Model in NYC!
We are looking for a fit model in the NYC area to start ASAP! Time commitment is minimal (seasonal position with possibility for extension.) Compensation will depend on experience (can choose monetary and/or clothing perks.)
Looking for:
-women ages 18-35
-contemporary size: 4; S or M
-height: 5'6"-5'8"
If this is you, please email info@ryuryuclothing.com and send us your name, age, location, bust/waist/hip measurements, height, contact #, and preferably a full-length body photo.
Please pass the info along to anyone that might be interested. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
*edit: Just to clarify for those that might be confused: a fit model is different from a runway or even print model. The sole purpose of a fit model is to have the garments fitted to her body for drape and accurate measurement during the production process. We are looking for someone who fits the body type of our target customer.
According to wikipedia: A fitting model (sometimes fit model) is a person who is used by a fashion designer or clothing manufacturer to check the fit, drape and visual appearance of a design on a 'real' human being, effectively acting as a live mannequin. A person is selected to work as a fitting model primarily on criteria matching the desired measurement specifications of the designer or manufacturer. These specifications generally consist of height, bust-waist-hip circumference, arm and leg length, shoulder width, and a myriad of other measurements as indicated by the garment type.
Looking for:
-women ages 18-35
-contemporary size: 4; S or M
-height: 5'6"-5'8"
If this is you, please email info@ryuryuclothing.com and send us your name, age, location, bust/waist/hip measurements, height, contact #, and preferably a full-length body photo.
Please pass the info along to anyone that might be interested. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
*edit: Just to clarify for those that might be confused: a fit model is different from a runway or even print model. The sole purpose of a fit model is to have the garments fitted to her body for drape and accurate measurement during the production process. We are looking for someone who fits the body type of our target customer.
According to wikipedia: A fitting model (sometimes fit model) is a person who is used by a fashion designer or clothing manufacturer to check the fit, drape and visual appearance of a design on a 'real' human being, effectively acting as a live mannequin. A person is selected to work as a fitting model primarily on criteria matching the desired measurement specifications of the designer or manufacturer. These specifications generally consist of height, bust-waist-hip circumference, arm and leg length, shoulder width, and a myriad of other measurements as indicated by the garment type.
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