An Androids Tale :: I Dream the Dream of Love featuring Charles Chang-Lima
When Hampton Fancher set out to write 'Blade Runner' he wanted to cross-pollinate strains of forties Film Noir with the science fiction canon of the early eighties (which was about to come into existence). 'Blade Runner' is both about the future and the past, specifically, about evolutionary and technological change in relation to memory. Rachael (Sean Young) exists in the undoubtedly turbulent intersection of these themes; aesthetically, she represents them.
Costume Designers Charles Knode and Michael Kaplan (under the direction of Ridley Scott), set to 'mix... the style of yesteryear with a look toward tomorrow.' Fine Arts Writer Francesca Myman wrote of Rachael's wardrobe ::
'Shoulder padding, stark straight lines, and lacquered hair make her proportions too perfect and slightly extreme. At the same time, they evoke... historicity... her clothing is closely based on a forties Film Noir model, and it evokes a sense of nostalgia... Her clothing instantaneously places her in relationship to history -- she is not purely modern, instead, she is classic.' more...
'Scuse Me While I kiss the Sky featuring Charles Chang-Lima
Enjoy the wonder of spring fashions flowing linens, billowing chiffon and sheer layers in your own isolated windy city. Whether you're watching moments of uncanny chaos or the strange way the city grid eventually finds its own fluid motion, there's no better place to sit and have a think (or an afternoon drink.) more...
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REDUX Charles Chang-Lima Resort Collection [ZOO Daily] featuring Charles Chang-Lima
Recently ZOOZOOM had an intimate visit with Charles Chang-Lima, who presented his REDUX Resort 2008 Collection. As a whole, the collection was as smart and charming as the man who designed it. The aspect that truly characterized each individual piece was the poignant balance struck between embellishment and restraint. Individual dresses alluded to old Hollywood more...
Punch and Judy featuring Charles Chang-Lima
Punch and Judy :: A Multimedia Fashion Feature
"An exploration of relationships, possession, disparity, control, dominance and reprisal." And yes there's some hot fall fashion as-well. ZOOZOOM, always keep to push the luxury online publishing envelope teamed up with photographer Joshua Griffler and video maker Reid van Renesses to produce this innovative multi-media fashion feature. more...
Souls of the Soviet featuring Charles Chang-Lima
Many shades of white.
Photography by Joseph Cultice. The Siberian winter surrenders. Spring arrives in a hundred shades of white. I wouldn't say it's the new black, but white in all it's 'brilliant shades' must be a central part of your spring wardrobe. more...
Fashion designers featured in this story: Issey Miyake, Sergio Rossi, Calvin Klein, Giuseppe Zanotti, Colette Malouf, CC Jewelry Design, Charles Chang-Lima, AsFour, Michael Spirito, Cecle & Jeane, Marc Bouwer, Lost Art, Christian Lacroix, Eswera.