Lauren Conrad tonight holds between her thumb and her finger a bouquet of pink flowers which could be from Lauren’s garden, looking as beautiful as ever, fully bloomed, with one or 2 still yet to bloom.
In words only the designer can describe…
WATARU TOMINAGA is an eponymous Japanese fashion brand founded in 2019. With a large emphasis on experimental prints, which incorporate hand drawn elements coupled with the visual manipulations of printed textiles through hand-pleating, the designer longs to create garments that are both transportive and referencial of times past. WATARU TOM- INAGA offers unisex, casual design with playful prints inspired by the rich history of print making in menswear and womenswear, as well as textiles intended for the home.
The designer’s Fall-Winter 2021-2022 collection is derivative of the colors, textures and aged patinas of vintage pieces from the 70s-90s, sourced from all over the world during his global expeditions. Tominaga is most interested in the culture clash of various styles and backgrounds, merging distinct nuances to produce pieces that are conspicuous yet har- monious. Details of a racing jacket, paired with a marble print textile or a photo-printed de- sign from a foreign land, are examples of the dynamic tension the designer hopes to project. He aims to create a playful collection of retro, yet contemporary, pieces with utili- tarian details. His work is the true embodiment of eclecticism.
Born in 1988 in Kumamoto, Japan, Tominaga currently lives and works in Tokyo. With an international outlook, Tominaga pursued his education in Japan, the UK, and Finland. He attended the Musashino Art University and Bunka Fashion College, the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, receiving a BA for Fashion Print. His global education has enhanced the vastness of his design aes- thetic. He has since worked with illustrious design houses such as John Galliano, Eddie Peake, and BLESS. Additionally, he has earned a MFA at the Chelsea College of Arts at the University of the Arts in London.
In 2016 Tominaga won the Grand Jury Première Vision Prize at the 31st International Fes- tival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères. He was the artist in residency at Le Pavillon Neuflize OBC at Palais de Tokyo in Paris (2016-2017) while continuing to showcase his collections at Berlin Fashion Week, and NY Premiere Vision. The year following, Tomina- ga again competed in Hyères Fashion Competition and landed prestigious collaborations with mega-brands Chanel and Petit Bateau. In 2018, Tominaga was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia – The Arts 2018 list. In 2019, he held a solo exhibition at Nonaka-Hill gallery in California. He has since launched his own commercial line for the SS20 season, pre- senting his first RTW collection, which merged both fashion and art, during Tokyo Fashion Week and Lagos Fashion Week in the Fall of 2019. Tominaga made his New York Fashion Week debut last fall for his SS21 Collection.
Erin Lim, who’s credits include hosting “The Rundown” on E!, “Binge Club”, and Dodgeball Thunderdome on Discovery, used her style, fashion, and celebrity style to good use at Sunday night’s “Golden Globe Awards” which were in both Hollywood and New York, Erin found herself in a Maria Lucia Hohan gown while wearing a Candy Ice Jewelry necklace, all from the comfort of her own home, and powered today by Dorazio PR.
Michelle Hayden, who’s best known for her role on The CW’s drama series, “All American”, sported the ever-popular Uncommon James collection today with Hayden wearing famous UJ chokers and rings that give gold its natural birth right.
Hailey Sani, who’s best known for creating video content about her clothing line, found herself in a necklace of silver and chain earrings in gold by Uncommon James today which gives silver the shining moment it’s naturally earned in the jewelry community.
Lauren Conrad ahead of The Little Market “Conversation With Changemakers” told People today that she and TLM co-founder, Hannah Skvarla, are determined to be forces for good and change, we have an opportunity right now for systemic change and open the door for female artisans global, and not lose this rare opportunity of female awareness, women must be supported now more than ever, Lauren talked more with Tamron Hall today when Lauren appeared on “The Tamron Hall Show”.
Kristin Cavallari’s BFF, Justin Anderson, jokingly envisions himself, and Kristin in just 30 years from now, dancing to a video on what could be TikTok in the future, where Justin’s partner, Scoot, wants to record every minute of a fruitful life to come.
Uncommon James today wants you to practice your charm skills, the first step is acquiring the UJ Charm Bar that allows you to keep all of your UJ dainty jewels together in one place, without all your dainties getting lost or damaged, all including Studded Star Charm, Safety Pin Charm, Open Heart Charm, Butterfly Charm, and On The Ball Necklace.
Lauren Conrad had a one-on-one interview today with Tamron Hall on “The Tamron Hall Show” to talk about first what life came following “The Hills”, Lauren knew she was done with “The Hills” where she wasn’t concerned with what was next in 2009.
Lauren knew “The Hills” was just a stepping stone for her career in fashion, which led to Lauren’s phenomenal success with LC Lauren Conrad at Kohl’s, plus doing something organic that you know instead of being forced into it, the power of saying no, and stepping away from the spotlight to be a mom to your kids, especially with COVID19 over the past year.
Lauren then was joined by her best friend, Hannah Skvarla, who’s also the co-founder of Lauren’s female artisan initiative, The Little Market, a non-profit platform to support women who are underserved globally when selling their handmade goods, it’s all about finding gifts that give back because consumers are becoming more aware of where their products come from now that we’re in a pandemic, plus the upcoming “Conversion With Changemakers” allowing an open discussion about women’s rights.
Tamron also had on Penh Lenh, a jewelry collection currently on The Little Market, who not only creates jewelry that last for a long time, but jewelry that raises awareness of women artisans globally, Lauren and Hannah are blown away by The Little Market being a platform that’s reached as many artisans as possible, with the number of artisans continuing to grow each year, where we must support women.
Kristin Cavallari looked back today at a quote her dad left for her when she was only 18-years-old, which could have been when she turned 18, or a small gift at her high school graduation, where she realizes a quote of everything coming to pass in exact form which Kristin didn’t understand back then, but surely understands now.