Lifestyle Glitz - Miscellany October 2016

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Fashion Week in New York City in September, there’s a great chance this clothing style will transform the fashion trends around the world. C H O L A ’ S O F B O L I V I A A N D P A C O ’ S C H O L A C L O T H I N G L I N E The whole ideology of chola clothing revolves around indigenous, poor women of Bolivia, and probably that’s why people consider it as “inappropriate”. Historically, many indigenous women couldn’t think about wearing chola apparel in certain professions. Until recently, cholas of Bolivia wouldn’t get the permission to enter taxis, certain restaurants, as well as some public buses. This isn’t the first time Paco received international recognition for her clothing designs. In the year 2012, she got the privilege to design a shawl for Queen Sofia of Spain. However, bringing this trend into New York is a huge step for her. Not only will it promote a new fashion trend but she also hopes this could be an important and turning moment for the indigenous cholas of Bolivia. Such international spotlight on her new designs could help increase the acceptance of these women along with their culture in Bolivia. In response to her debut in New York’s Fashion Week, the Mayor of La Paz wrote in an email that he feels proud of Paco’s effort and hopes that her designs can reflect the identity of the poor and local women from La Paz. He also hopes this would generate a new fashion trend in the global fashion industry and different countries could incorporate some of the chola clothing elements. T H E “ C H O L A ” D E S I G N S On the fashion runway, the outfits were all about sophistication. Keeping the fundamental elements like the macramé shawl, bowler hats, and pollera intact, the designs showed that you could combine these elements with an evening gown, or any dress and appear beautiful. In most ways, the outfits showed that no matter which country you belong to, you could use chola clothing as an inspiration and add these elements to your fashion statement. S U C C E S S O F P A C O ’ S CHO L A C L O T H I N G L I N E In La Paz, Paco Parades owns a national store. Here, the clothing is quite famous as the local women wear them every day. At a national level, she has worked with many regions like Santa Cruz, Oruro, Cochabamba, and Potosi. Internationally, some of her products go to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Italy and Spain. Gradually, people are learning more about this clothing, and soon women outside of Bolivia can wear By Farah Sharif 28
these outfits since they boast elegant designs. Definitely, the introduction of chola apparel is a revolutionary step for the fashion world. In all aspects, this new trend can grow and people from all over the world can embrace it and incorporate it in their daily wears. I S T A N B U L ’ S S T U N N I N G D O O R S A R E W O R T H A D M I R I N G Turkey is the largest city and home to numerous stunning doors you will see in palaces, mosques, and churches. The designs are sure to take you back in time. Emperors and Sultans who ruled the empires of Istanbul have long faded into history. However, they have left strong reminders of their lifestyle and rich culture – Doors. Domed mosques, regal palaces, and high-walled churches have a mystery about them. You cannot ignore the aesthetic sense and richness of a glorious past. You will find all kinds of doors that are a passage to your journey to the past. They are small, large, old, and new, simple and some with intricate details. You will find them everywhere you visit in this ancient city. The door of the Roman and Greek monuments, palaces and mosques of the Ottoman Empire, and churches and forts from the Byzantine era serve as a book. As you walk across the streets of Istanbul, prepare yourself for a remarkable journey. Istanbul has layers of architectural marvels. You will see entrances that look like brilliant structures – a work of art. Some existing from the Ottoman era have Ottoman style calligraphy, flamboyant designs with fruits and flowers, and Hellenistic patterns carved into Islamic inscriptions. Some doors are on breath-taking buildings, common houses, and shops and have a monochromatic and minimalistic nature. Some doors have monograms embossed on them, representing Sultans. Some comprise of white and blue Iznik tiles, many have mother-of-pearl inlaid into them, some have glass and marble embellishments, and some designs comprise of simple gilded grills. Many travelers visit Istanbul for the view of Bosphorus or baklava. However, if you’re planning to visit Istanbul, make sure you take the time to appreciate the doors. They tell untold stories, but you must have the eyes and ears to listen. When you go to Istanbul, you cannot ignore the distinct and admirable styles of doors. They are ubiquitous to Istanbul. Somehow, you feel as if you are in a time machine, which make you sense the three auspicious empires that once existed – The Eastern Roman, the Byzantine, and the Ottoman empires. 29
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