Showing posts with label Tribute. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tribute. Show all posts

Friday, June 27, 2014

The 2014 Tribute Season

Since 2010 we have received, each and every year, a selection of stores which are a tribute to some of the world's biggest real life designers. 2014 was no different, and this time around we were given some of the highest names in fashion, including Dior, Versace, YSL and of course, Chanel.

Back in May, the tribute season started with something we'd never seen before. The first release was Chanel of course, but instead of a fashion collection we were given multiple floors of CC inspired decor. 

I would be lying if I said that decor interested me as much as fashion does, although I do love it outside of the Stardoll world. Many of the themed CC items would go great for a full on Chanel inspired room, or could work just as well in a space that needs an injection of designer style. I'm sure some people lapped up the Chanel decor, but I can't say that I was particularly excited.


Next up was a Yves Saint Laurent tribute, which made its way into starplaza at the beginning of June. The interior and store layout were exactly the same as the collection from the previous year, and the clothes were uninspiring and somewhat tacky with very questionable colours and prints to match. I only ended up purchasing one item, but I did like a few more. 


After YSL we received a Versace tribute. In general the store was better - in designs and in graphics - but it still wasn't up to par with what a Versace or YSL tribute could have been. The graphics, although most often pretty well made, were sometimes very bland and lacked dimension to make the items look more like real clothes and less shiny and plastic. I bought more items at Versace in comparison to YSL however, and there were some very nice boots and accessories. 


A few days later we got a Fendi tribute, which was an accessories only collection featuring shoes, bags, keychains, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and scarves. The quality was very impressive, but the prices had skyrocketed, with some of the most expensive purses costing anything up to 58 stardollars. Many were defending the prices, saying that Stardoll had to pay Fendi to use their designs, but nearing up to 60 stardollars is still a little bit excessive. 


To end the tribute fashion season we received a Dior tribute, which was by far the most interesting collection of the four. I enjoyed quite a large amount of the designs, and on a whole the graphics were pretty good too. I was very underwhelmed by the quality of the accessories (the shoes and bags), but after an accessory only collection I guess it doesn't bother me too much. 


And just as we thought tribute season was over, we were treated to a Missoni Home tribute, which I definitely appreciated a lot more than the Chanel one. The colours and patterns were fun and the furniture was very interesting. The collection was undeniably expensive, but if you have the cash then why not spend it. I'm still not particularly in love with Stardoll decor in general, but this release was definitely a nice addition. 

What are your thoughts on this tribute season?
What was your favourite release? Or your least?
Comment below!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Frankie Morello 2.0

Today, the second edition of Frankie Morello on Stardoll was released, being the fourth store in our line up of Tributes from this year. This colourful sporty collection is inspired by the SS 2013 collection with prices ranging from 10 to 29 stardollars. Overall I feel that this collection is probably the strongest graphic wise from the selection of tributes this year alongside Giambattista Valli Couture. I understand that the colours and pieces in general may not be to everyones taste, but there are certainly a few items in there for everyone. I picked up six items and I'm currently looking into a few others - What are your thoughts on this new tribute? Do you prefer the first edition of Frankie Morello or do you like this release better? Let us know in the comments.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

New Release: Christian Louboutin

After dreaming for years, a Louboutin tribute has finally made it's way onto Stardoll. Admittedly, I was skeptical while browsing the spoilers as the quality is not fully on par as many would have loved, but with prices at a mere 11 - 18 stardollars I couldn't help but indulge in a few pairs. I have a feeling that these shoes will end up similar to the rare Young Hollywood heels so catch them while you can as they will be available for one month only. What are your thoughts on the third tribute of this year?

Sunday, July 15, 2012

15 years... The V is for Versace

It's been 15 years, since Gianni Versace has been killed in his Miami villa and all I can say is that Donatella is doing an amazing job.

Froms, materials, colors... Gianni is attached to every detail of his work. It's in 1978 that he decides to rule the world with a Fashion Line. He makes it really well that many stores open around the world. The feminine and male lines he creates with so many elegance, dropping trends with a touch of originality make Gianni Versace goes always higher. Accessories are launched as well as fragrances, which put the brand to a whole other level. It's in 1992 that he first shows to the world Versace Atelier, the Haute Couture line of Gianni Versace.
During all these years Gianni Versace became a real Icon, expanding and creating so many things of this Versace empire. He won so many awards, while Donatella was designing Versus. His true and kind relation with her sister were just as a good as their work.

But, today... now being 15 years, Donatella took it as her own and god knows how well she rules it. Gianni worked 19 years for his own brand before being killed and now her sister is working for it since 15 years.

To me, Versace means so many things in Fashion. Plus, Donatella must be a Muse to me just as she was for his brother. I saw various TV emissions in which she was featured and she's really an incredible woman for me, you know what I mean.
Today in Stardoll I am wearing Versace, from LE 9th collection. But there are several other items that were inspired by Versace all over the starplaza stores... just look at this:

http://seenonstardoll.blogspot.fr/search/label/Versace

Seen On Stardoll is surely the best place to see that.

-AL