ANNIVERSARY OF JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI: FUKUSHIMA ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS HELPING ABANDONED CATS & DOGS.
Thank you, everyone, for thinking of Japan on the March 11th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. Yesterday’s charity dance video shoot went brilliantly. We’re excited to share it with you.
Let’s not forget Japan’s animals, who went through hell after the disaster, and still are in great need. Thousands are stuck in the exclusion zone, where rescue groups are not allowed in.
I wrote a Huffington Post article about Fukushima’s pets. I hope you’ll read & share. They need our help.
I urge you to donate, or raise funds for well-vetted charities. Last year, Seba and I took part in a variety of fundraising, including art auctions, writing articles…
… and collaborating on a charity fashion and jewelry line to benefit Japan, which you can find here.
All of these activities are covered in my Japan Earthquake section.
Interviewing Japan animal rescue groups makes me realize — Basil Farrow is one lucky fellow.
More photos of my kawaii kitty on my Tumblr and Instagram (lacarmina).
What are your thoughts on the animal rescue efforts, and the Japanese government’s lack of response? Leave a comment in my Huff Post article.
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FASHION BLOGGERS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: HOW TO ATTEND & GET INVITATIONS? CONCEPT KOREA RUNWAY SHOW.
Back to the tents, or whatever you call them these days. Yukiro and I attended the Concept Korea show at New York Fashion Week.
The decor of our space-themed hotel, Yotel, inspired our outfits.
In the lobby, there’s a robot to carry luggage! We made a video about it, coming soon.
At Lincoln Center — home of NYC’s ballet and opera, and the locus of the major fashion designer shows.
If you like Yukiro’s luxurious coat, here is a similar affordable one.
White retro 1950s dress: gifted by Bettie Page. (Get the exact same dress here!)
White top with hood: h.NAOTO, a present from Sebastiano. (Similar to this striped zip hoodie.)
Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete
Since many of you asked about how to attend NY fashion week, let’s walk through the process.
The runway shows are invite-only. The PR companies send out invitations to press and influencers. You can also email the firms a request, but they’ll only extend an invite if you’re deemed worthy.
Only guests with invitations are allowed to enter. Inside, we collected product samples (such as hair products and nail polish), and posed for photos.
My makeup took only a minute. It works. I colored my lips with M.A.C. Cyber dark purple lipstick, a must-have.
Ran into Wendy of Nitrolicious (we met at Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever).
The Fashion GPS system checks us in with a QR code. While waiting to enter, we read the free WWD Daily magazines.
These days, not all shows are “walk the runway.” Many, like this one, are “presentations” where the models stand around.
Led by the government, the Concept Korea project “is designed to expand global recognition of rising Korean designers and their work.” Doho’s sequins and furs stood out. (You can get the same look for less, with this faux fur jacket.)
Lie Sang Bon’s structured coats remind me of these by Balmain.
A 1970s vibe from Steve J & Yoni P. For a more wearable version, I’d try a flared yellow skirt.
Onward, to free food! There were several press-only lounges in the neighborhood, serving soy lattes and snacks. We took full advantage.
I hope you’re enjoying my inside peek at NYFW. More to come.
Don’t forget to join me this Sunday, in Seattle. GPKISM, tank9, Mary Nine and I are making a positive industrial dance video to help Japan’s disaster relief. We will be filming at Club Noc Noc at 11PM; please come.
You don’t have to live in Seattle to help us out. Just reshare the info, and you’ll have done your part. Read the full details here.
What do you think of Korean fashion? How do these looks compare to Japanese designs?
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