Rediff.com - India, Business, Stock, Sports, Cricket, Entertainment, Bollywood, Music, Video and Breaking news, Rediffmail NG Copper Plant Picture -- Africa Photo -- National Geographic Photo of the Day September 13, 2013 Photograph by Loes Schalekamp, Your Shot This Month in Photo of the Day: The Stories Behind Your Shots "The sun, like a magic wand, turned everything into copper," writes Your Shot contributor Loes Schalekamp, who worked as a safety manager at this copper plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's mineral-rich Katanga Province, known as the Copper Belt. "In this plant, copper is plated using blanks suspended in an acid-copper solution in electrowinning cells," Schalekamp writes. Check out the bold new look and feel of Your Shot, where you can share photos, take part in assignments, lend your voice to stories, and connect with fellow photographers from around the globe. Get tips on photographing with available light »See pictures of our world in glowing hues »
RAF SIMONS - CURRICULUM Born Neerpelt, Belgium in 1968. Graduates in Industrial Design and Furniture Design in 1991 and starts working as a furniture designer for galleries and private interiors. Before this, Raf Simons interned at the design studio of Walter Van Beirendonck, working on the presentation and decoration of the Van Beirendonck showrooms and collections. In a radical change of profession, hereby encouraged by Linda Loppa, head of the Fashion Department of the Antwerp Royal Academy, he becomes a self-trained menswear designer in 1995 and launches his Raf Simons label. Designs the menswear outfits for Ruffo Research (Spring-Summer 1999 and Autumn-Winter 1999-2000). October 2000, Raf Simons is appointed head professor of the Fashion Department of the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria until June 2005. Wins first prize Swiss Textiles Award, Lucerne, Switzerland in November 2003. Named Creative Director of Jil Sander (menswear and womenswear) from July 2005 until February 2012. Raf Simons synopsis:
The Medley Institute — Edition IX — Minimalissimo Berlin based The Medley Institute’s Edition IX subtly plays with the transformation of typical male and female elements. Welcoming the trend towards gender pluralism — as opposed to a binary perception – the designer Jana Patz closely surveyed the influence of womenswear on mens clothing over the last few seasons. New styles evolved and by transferring those back into her line — which was originally womens’ jewelry only — she added a new and refined twist. Each piece of the collection should stand for itself. This results in a clear and simultaneously brainy collection, even more minimalist than those before it.
Venus in Plastic - Centrefold Magazine Purple patent leather strapless mini-dress by Versace; sheer plastic and grey knit dress (worn on top) by Angeline Lam; sunglasses by House of Flora; hair scarf, hair stylist’s own. Red sheer rubber cape coat by Paul Smith; necklace by House of Flora. Beige perforated plastic shirt by Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere; nude rubber pencil skirt by Atsuko Kudo; brown pelmet belt by Marni; brown patent rubber handbag by Prada; necklace by Pebble. Transparent checked plastic capelet by Yves Saint Laurent; black rubber sleeveless shirt by Atsuko Kudo; black leather wrap-over skirt by Céline; necklace by House of Flora. Red sheer rubber cape coat by Paul Smith; necklace by House of Flora. Model: Dioni Tabbers. Art Director: Daniel Baer. Issue 6 printed on Zen by GF Smith Papers by The Colour House.
Celebrities Who Eat Clean Good genes are a big reason many celebrities look as good as they do, but many swear by "eating clean"—meaning consuming whole, organic foods and eliminating alcohol, caffeine, sugar, unhealthy fats and all processed foods—as essential to their beauty. Simply put, if you want to emulate the following stars, all of whom have said they eat either organic or clean, go for foods that are as close to natural as possible; avoid the dreaded "white" foods (rice, bread, pasta, sugar); get essential fatty acids; drink plenty of water; and keep in mind both the environmental and animal impact of what you eat. Olivia Wilde Actress Olivia Wilde, star of this spring's film, “Better Living Through Chemistry,” was once a strict vegan, but opted to give it up. Gwyneth Paltrow The Academy Award winner’s enviably slim figure and radiant skin are no doubt a huge reason Paltrow has a large and devoted following on her site Goop and its Facebook page. Lonneke Engel Miranda Kerr Gisele Bundchen
Nicolas Andréas Taralis Ready To Wear Spring Summer 2013 Paris 131213 MURIĒE - PURE FASHION All cashmere is made from fine Italian yarns using an extremely soft and long fiber originating from Inner Mongolia. The cashmere is spun and finished in Italy and used undyed, or dyed in Italy and Austria with natural colorants. The fibers for our various certified wool qualities (Merino Wool, Pure New Wool etc.) are sourced in Argentina and Uruguay, both countries with ideal climates for the breeding of sheep. The yarn gets spun, dyed and finished in Germany in a completely certified process just like our Organic Cotton fiber, which is grown in Turkey. All cotton jersey is 100% organic, produced by Germany’s pioneers of organic cotton farming. We always prefer choosing organic, certified fibers and yarns if available, and if they comply with our high standards: A challenging task. MURIÉE knits are made by specialists in the very heart of the county, an area known for its outstanding production facilities since the early 16th century.
Samuji - Sustainable Fashion from Helsinki • Style Quotidien Magazine Samuji is a sustainable brand from Helsikni that offers clean and minimalist designs made with fabrics sourced from Europe and Japan. Samuji is an up-and-coming sustainable clothing brand from Helsinki, Finland. Their ready-to-wear women’s garments reflect a typical Scandinavian minimalism combined with contemporary design and expert tailoring. The label offers dresses, skirts, trousers, tops, knitwear, outerwear and accessories that are produced in Europe and crafted from quality materials sourced from Europe and Japan. The label cleverly offers two distinct lines that allow customers to shop for both classic and trendy pieces. The Classic Line carries permanent, timeless clothes and accessories, while the Seasonal Line is a more bohemian and colorful collection that’s updated every season. Click here to visit the Samuji website.
Women's Jeans // Beth | Nurmi Webstore Nurmi jeans are designed and made to last for a long time as an essential part of your wardrobe. The jeans are made with respect for the environment and people around us so they don’t just look good – they are also good from inside. // Color: indigo blue // Material: 55% hemp, 45% organic cotton // Which size to choose? // Material The denim is 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton. The strong and durable hemp is naturally ecological in many ways. Organic cotton is cultivated without using synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The fabrics used in the pocket pouches are surplus materials from Finnish textile industry. // Dyeing of fabric The dyeing process on the hemp denim begins with dyeing the yarn before it is woven. No Chlorine bleached is used. // Production The cutting, sewing and finishing is made in a small town in Eastern Finland, Keitele. The ecological and ethical aspects are taken well into consideration. // Finishing No other finishing applied than light water wash. // Care & washing
Materials We only use materials that are produced ecologically and ethically but are at the same time durable and long-lasting. We recognize that the production of textiles always has an impact on the environment but we wish to minimize that impact by choosing sustainable fibers of high quality. You can find more detailed information about the materials we use and why they are sustainable here: // Organic cotton Organic cotton is cultivated without using synthetic agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides. The non-organic cotton industry uses huge amounts of chemicals in the cultivation process which has unpredictable and severe negative consequences. The use of organic cotton is also for better for me and you as the final garment does not contain allergenic, carcinogenic or toxic chemical residues. The organic cotton we use is cultivated in Turkey and in India. We do understand that the cultivation of organic cotton can be as water-intensive as conventional cotton. // Hemp