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(Marc Jacobs Spring 2009-photo courtesy of style.com)

(Balmain Spring 2009-photo courtesy of style.com)

SHOULDER PADS:
Most fashionistas prefer to leave shoulder pads to the football players, however, some designers defy the shoulder pad trepidation with a subtle approach to the controversial 80s trend. Designers are showing a fresh perspective of this unpopular trend by pairing shoulder pads with looks that are slimming in hopes to enhance its popularity. Initially, shoulder pads arrived on the fashion scene to create long sensual necklines and for this season, designers have toned down the volume and created looks that enhance rather than distract.

Known for making bold statements with its strong architectural structure, shoulder pads are best suited for jackets and dresses with minimal volume.








Even the most trendy of trendsetters maintains an apprehension for shoulder pads but one benefit to this trend is that it makes the hips look smaller! No that wasn't a typo. Shoulder pads make the hips look smaller. So, rather than shun this trend, embrace it because shoulder pads do have your best figure in mind.

(Balmain Spring 2009-photo courtesy of style.com)

Andrew Christian: The "Panty-Christ"

It's not everyday that I get to meet the "Panty-Christ" at his multi-colored design studio...

ARTICLE on ANDREW CHRISTIAN
(image courtesy of andrewchristian.com)


Driven for success, Andrew started his sportswear line at the tender age of 19 but soon realized it wasn’t so easy. Perseverance through obstacles and patience helped to push him further with his cutting edge line while he defied those who would not take him seriously. Well, now, Andrew has a reason to show off his success. He can be seen as the “Panty-Christ” on Bravo’s new hit reality show, The Fashion Show premiering Thursday May 7th at 10pm where designers compete for a chance to have their designs sold in the retail market and a cash price of $125,000.

With an adoration for Karl Lagerfeld, a German born Chanel designer, for his prolific lifestyle image and Alexander McQueen for his strong conviction as a designer, Andrew strives for the same recognition in the fashion industry. Initially, his line featured men’s sports wear but was instantly revered for his innovative underwear line. He is the first to introduce Anti-Muffin Top Elastic in his underwear designs in order to reduce the appearance of love handles. Recently, Andrew incorporated a unique Dri-release fabric into his line that feels like cotton and keeps the wearer comfortable, dry and odor-free.

While women have their enhancement tricks, Andrew decided that men should have an enhancement option and that is just what he created: a brief that lifts and enhances a male’s best ‘ass’et with what he calls Flashback-Butt Lifting Technology where the underwear automatically lifts the buttocks making it look more firm and round. As an equal opportunity designer, he recently introduced a version of the Flashback for women called WonderWear.

Next on Andrew’s extensive list is his global promotional Meet & Greet campaign where he will connect his underwear and sportswear line with his fans whom he feels, have been his greatest support. With so much to look forward to, Andrew hopes to expand his brand, reach for new avenues and continue challenging himself in the fashion industry. His one-of-a-kind designs can be found in stores worldwide and most notably at Kitson, Patricia Fields and Fred Segal.


www.andrewchristian.com