♛ MVW Styling a high fashion look in the Spirit of Jean Paul Gaultier ♛

Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" by Becky Kenaan 

For this challenge on the runway, I was first inspired by the monochromatic black, 

Jean Paul Gautier outfit worn by Madonna which appeared on the cover of 

Madame Figaro (France) magazine in 2006 for the Future Lovers, Confessions Tour. 

Parisian born, Jean Paul Gaultier has a playful approach to design which has 

always set him apart - allowing him to forge new creative paths.  

Gaultier’s fearless attitude has set the standard for the Gender Neutral (GN) 

fashion phenomenon we see today.  

That said, as a part of my ensemble, I am wearing select pieces 

from SHI Lux, a gender neutral clothing store.  

I love the sophisticated metallic embossed black & silver textures of 

SHI's GN haute couture wrapped Jacket and boots.  

I complemented these with Addam's dark grey metallic pants, a silver/ black 

wrapped African tribal turban by Artizana, silver and black bangles, 

and Stone's Works black Tribal Moon earrings to complete my ensemble.

**Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" **

Style Notes:

Jacket |  SHI LUX - Enduo Wrap / Leather Embossed Jacket - Black*

Pants   |  Erratic - Abbi Pants - Dark Grey*

Top |  Addams - Andromeda Top - Black & Silver*

Head-Wrap | ARTIZANA - Barika (windhoek) african headwrap - Black & Silver

Shoes  | SHI LUX - Mutant Boots - Black

Earrings |  Stone's Works - TRIBAL MOON Black Earrings Set

Bracelets |  Ava Way - ZOI Bracelets - Black & Silver

Necklace  |  Ava Way - Carrie Necklaces 1,2 & 3 - Black

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair - Amelie Natural 

Nails  | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Grey

Lipstick & Eyeshadow |  Beauty's Booty - Stunning Makeup - Copper & Black

♛ MISS VIRTUAL WORLD FRANCE 2020 Presents "Pop-Art Chic " ♛

For this first photo challenge, my Pop-Art Chic look is derived from 

the pop-art culture of Hispanic graffiti in Los Angeles.

Graffiti and street art can be very controversial. However, having grown up 

in the Los Angeles area, I have also seen graffiti used positively, as instruments 

of social change and expressions of community solidarity. 

They even bring beauty to certain neighborhoods.

My look is mainly inspired by a wall piece by Elisabeth Romhild, representing 

a fun Hispanic tango, painted with vibrant hues, daring and fluorescent.

My Equinoxe boots take on the same fiery color palette as my Baii Maii dress. 

To complete it all, an aviator jacket (very fashionable this fall), sunglasses that look 

exactly like my bluetooth musical glasses in real life and, of course, a French béret!

Pop-Art Chic Style Notes:  

Dress |  baii maii -  154 Smokey silk nightie dress (Solid)

Jacket |  Addams - Lulu Aviator Leather Jacket - Black

Pants   |  Blueberry - Julia - Black  

Hat  |  Couture Chapeau- Classic Béret - Red

Hair | DOUX - Fashionista - Blond 

Shoes  | Equinoxe - Hemy High Boots (with Pop-Art HUD Add-on) 

Sunglasses |  Glitter - HAWAII

Necklace |  Bliensen + MaiTai - Chili Pepper 

Gloves | CA - X-Gloves - Red

Bangles | *MM* - Double Gold/Resin Bangles (Right)

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails  | Nailed It -  Neon Set - Blue

Lipstick |  P O E M A  - Cindy Lipstick - Purple

Eyeshadow |  P O E M A  - Melissa Eyeshadow  

Paint Brush |  Eclectic Art Shop - Paint Brush

Special Thanks to Kent Nowicka Photography

♛ MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2020 Presents DIVERSITY in Second Life. ♛

"Chic Afrique " by Becky Kenaan - MV♛ France 2020 

Fashion has long served as an important medium for negotiating differences 

across cultural divides. Clothing encourages a means by which we engage 

distant cultures into our familiar environs. It also highlights cultural differences 

to reinforce cultural identity through contrast with others.

Fashion is always evolving. It is characterized by self-conscious change which 

also has played an important role in the description of cultures and subcultures - 

providing a key means of making affiliations. 

This runway challenge was a unique opportunity for me to trace the flows, 

intersections, and contrasts in the cultural aesthetics of African clothing. That 

said, my presentation is a premise on how African culture
has influenced today’s French couture fashion.

For this challenge on the runway, I was first inspired by the Stone's Works 

TRIBAL MOON Copper earrings. Their African design influences caught 

my attention as I shopped at the 2019 Rock your Rack event.

Continuing my research on African fashion, I fell in love with 

LUXE Paris Fashion's Rumba dress with its sophisticated textures, 

attention to detail and haute couture elegance.

The turban that I wear is a common feminine head wrap worn 

in many parts of Southern and Western Africa. Indeed, African 

women wear the turban as a queen wears her crown.

Finally, to add my French touch, I also adorned a little plush jacket 

by Villena, one of the hottest trends in Paris fashion this fall.

A Quote from the Past...

"It seems to us that [these African fabrics] can provide, each and every one, 

useful sources of inspiration. In every era, designers have turned to the Orient to revitalize 

their enthusiasm. Didn't Rabelais write (after Pliny): There is always something new 

out of Africa'?" - Henri Clouzot, Tissus Negres (Paris: A. Calavas, 1931)

Style Notes: 

Dress |  LUXE Paris - RUMBA Beach Dress

Jacket |  villena - Rose Bud Fur Jacket - Ash

Pants   |  Blueberry - Poppy Pants

Scarf  |  little bones - Seattle Scarf - Grey (with purple added tint)

Head-Wrap | B.D.R. - Deka Turban 

Shoes  |  KC - YSEE Heels

Earrings |  Stone's Works - TRIBAL MOON Copper Earrings Set 

Handbag | V/W - Baguettes' Bag

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair - Amelie Natural 

Nails  | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Purple

Lipstick |  WILD Makeup Studio - Lovey Dovey Lips

Eyeshadow |  P O E M A Clean Eyes - Melissa Eyeshadow