Miss SL Australia's Second Runway Challenge | It's About Time: Fashion and Duration - Engaging flashbacks from the Elizabethan Past

The Miss Second Life Runway Challenge theme was founded upon the Metropolitan 
Museum of Art exhibition entitled,  "About Time: Fashion and Duration."  

Curated by Andrew Bolton, this exhibition theme is inspired by the 1992 Sally Potter film Orlando, which was based on the time-traveling Virginia Woolf novel.

Its inception came from a scene in the movie when Tilda Swinton enters a 

garden topiary maze wearing an 18th-century woman’s robe à la Francaise. 

As she passes through it, her clothes change to mid-19th-century dress, 

then reemerges in 1850s England.

Employing Henri Bergson's concept of la durée (duration), this runway 

challenge is an exercise on how fashion generates temporal associations 
which combines the past, present and future.

Bolton’s motive, combining duration with “About Time,” is to challenge 

and complicate this tendency and to get us to think differently about 

fashion history - for fashion can be both linear and cyclical at once.

For the Miss SL Second Runway Challenge, the contestants were allowed 
to follow their passions to interpret it in any time period of their choosings.

Miss Australia selected the Elizabethan period to demonstrate Bolton’s
hypothesis on the transitory and recurrent nature of fashion. 

This period refers to that time during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I 

(from 1558–1603). During this era, nobility wore extravagant gowns 

with richly embroidered fabrics adorned in ornate jewelry.

Queen Elizabeth I was said to have over a thousand extravagant gowns in her wardrobe closet. 

This fascinating period experienced a cultural explosion of the arts.

This compelled her to take a deeper look into the fashion of this 
era in response to modeling this second runway challenge.

Using Jumo Fashion’s Jewel illusion gown as her foundational piece, 
Miss SL Australia engages flashbacks from the Elizabethan past, 

interweaving them with rich historic tapestries of silvers, whites and golds.

One of the most distinctive elements of Elizabethan fashion was the exaggerated 

collar. It was an indicator of wealth, prestige, and social status. 

Miss Australia adorns a futuristic Elizabethan inspired silver sequined collar 

by Azoury, along with regal Gizza cream epaulettes and a gold Codex 

Kahir Choker to reinforce fashion’s linear and historic cyclical recurrence.

She finished her look with Bauhaus Movement Taylor white gloves, Hucci white 

pumps and [HJ] Pearl Ivory Earrings. In keeping with the period, she is 

wearing a no.match silver tiara with her Sintiklia Grace Updo Styled Hair.

SWANK Events March '20 Premiers the MI.CO CHRISTINE Casual Chic Outfit - An Easy and Cool way to Get Dressed with Coordinates.

VERSATILE TWO-PIECE CHRISTINE

When it comes to coordinating a two-piece casual chic look, I always try 

to make sure that there is a balance between the two as foundation pieces. 

As an art form, you can then build from there with 

layering for the right fashion look and style. 

In Second Life there is an easy and cool way to get dressed with coordinates 

this season. MI.CO makes it easy-peasy! They have put their top and pant combo 

pieces together as a single mesh for an instant casual look, making 

it a flawless appearance with no flashing or disappointing fits. 

I love styling and putting together outfits as much as the next person - shopping 

for a whole range of matchy-matchy pieces to couple up with. 

That said, try making this MI.CO CHRISTINE outfit your next new one-stop thing. 

Swank Events for March is premiering this combined two-piece casual 

chic top and pant set which is nicely detailed and very sexy! 

It also makes for a great addition to your wardrobe collection. 

MI.CO offers a wonderful coordinated look with this fierce 

Christine matching top and pants set. 

This wonderfully tailored style will introduce some added fun to your 

casual chic wardrobe, while at once making your styling 

fuss-free with over 20 HUD driven color options to choose from.

Store: MI.CO

Designer: Minchen Corvinus 

Product: CHRISTINE Casual Chic

Release: March 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK Events March '20 Introduces the LUXE PARIS Endangered Outfit - Showing Off Your True and Ferocious Animal Instincts

It's been a jungle out there for Luxe Paris over the past 7 years! 

I recall the very origins of Luxe Paris Fashion.  It was on a cute sim called 
“Bikini Bay Jungle.”  Along with a fashion store, we all cohabitated 

with wild animals on this happy little island sim. 

Luxe Paris Fashion has evolved since then - bringing to Second Life 

the finest in French Haute Couture Fashion. 

In real life, I have been blessed with the opportunity to go on an African safari.
It was a wonderful trek along the Okavango Delta in Botswana. 

By open-air game vehicle, mokoro canoes and by foot, I experienced numerous 

sightings of leopards, zebras, hippos, rhinos, lions, wild dogs, impalas, hyenas, 
giraffes and elephants - in addition to seeing a plethora of magnificent birds. 

At night in my tent, I was treated to the sounds of these magnificent wild creatures.

When it comes to Africa, I absolutely love Luxe Paris Fashion’s expert blend 

of animalistic fierce-ness and softer nature inspired elements which combine to 

create ferociously ultra-chic statements like this Endangered outfit. 

This is not the Jane of the Jungle type of wear, but rather a sophisticated haute 

couture chic statement which could easily be premiered in a African animal 

fashion themed music video or high fashion runway event. 

Not only does this defined statement make your curves look killer, but 

it is also uniquely feminine and possesses beautiful printed textures. 

So let yourself be conquered by the jungle mood and transform
your wardrobe inventory into the wilds of Africa. 

Turn dull into chic, boredom into fun and lifeless into ferocious.
Express your true animal instincts by elegantly adorning
this fabulous Luxe Paris Endangered Outfit. 

 After all, it is survival of the fittest. 

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House
Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra 
Product: Endangered Outfit

Release: March 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK Events March '20 Introduces the MV DIANA Dress - Slipping into this sexy number will surely amp up your style game.

You will look your chicest at your next cocktail soirée wearing this 

fabulous MV Diana Dress. Simply put, it is sleek, 

sophisticated, and very sexy. 

This dress hugs you like a glove, tracing your gorgeous silhouette, 

making a  scrumptious fashion statement.

If you want to show off your assets, this is the dress for you. Take a cue 

from the way it’s styled. If you have attractive arms, shoulders 

and legs this dress will definitely show them off and emphasize them.

This MV Diana Dress flatters and highlights your curves in all the right places. 

So, if you are in for a date with your crush or just want to have a fun night out 

with your girlfriends, slipping into this sexy number will surely amp up your game.

Its spaghetti strapped bodice reveals just the right amount of cleavage.  The 

above the knee hem features a slit side that will leave your man anxious.

Variety is the spice of life.  That said, there is no better way to choose 

the perfect color with your skin tone and hair coloring than to have plenty 

of options. This MV Diana Dress delivers! This sexy MV Diana Dress comes 

with a Color HUD which provides you with 50 delicious colors to choose from.

Things to remember when wearing this kind of dress:

• Go for high heels. Avoid flat shoes altogether.
• Wear hosiery in sheer black or nude color.
• Both open and closed-toe shoes are acceptable.
• If the shoes are open-toe go for seamless hosiery.

Don’t overstate your accessories.  Go for understated sophistication. 

Less is always more. Wear bracelets that are rubberband like 

in appearance with not a lot of razzle dazzle.

This bodycon MV Diana Dresses is so versatile given its look and splendid 

color options. No need to stock up on others, for this dress package 

certainly delivers it all under one wonderful bundle!

Store: MV Aᴘᴘᴀʀᴇʟ

Designers: Mᴀʀɪsᴄʜᴀ Vᴀɴᴅʏᴋᴇ  

Product: Diana Dress

Release: March 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events March '20 Introduces Wild Fashion & Beauty's Vergara Outfit - symbolizing a woman's savage and wild sexuality.

When I first saw the Wild Fashion Vergara Fur Jacket, Skirt and Boot outfit, 

I immediately thought about the Na'ga Mamba Tribe here in Second Life. 

This tribe is in a parallel universe within Second Life. 

The Na'ga Mamba Tribe's sim is a Counter-Earth type setting.  

It is based on an extended series of novels by John Norman 

which combine philosophy, erotica, and science fiction.

For those of you who are not familiar with his work, Gorean

civilizations were outlined in his books. Every aspect from languages, 

food, drink, medicine, laws, jobs and more in daily life are defined. 

The Gorean world is an immersive caste system role play culture 

here in Second Life. It is from which this Gorean Evolved (GE) 

Na'ga Mamba Tribe came into existence. 

This tribe is animalistic, wild, feral and hostile. They are uncivilized, 

practicing savage rituals and speaking their own language. 

And be forewarned - their primitive lives in the deep jungle make 

them hostile to any outsiders that may dare enter the territory.

Na'ga Mamba tents are made of leopard hides very similar to the textures used by Wild Fashion's Nice Wildrose. 

Akin to the Na'ga Mamba Tribe, Wild Fashion's Vergara Jacket, Skirt 

and Boot outfit possesses a certain, untamed and wild look about it. 

The highly graphic skins of these wild animals evolved as a form of 

camouflage so that they could blend in with their surroundings. 

Animal prints evoke an exotic tone which is both sexy and mysterious at once. 

The desire to dress like a dangerous animal thus has a specific intention 

to it - for these prints bring the element of power to seduce and conquer. 

Wearing this Wild Fashion Vergara Jacket, Skirt and Boots outfit 

you will feel as exotic and primal as the Na'ga Mamba Tribe. 

Wearing leopard print symbolizes a woman's savage and wild sexuality. 

It is one of the most popular prints in haute couture.

Store: Wild Fashion & Beauty

Designer: Nice Wildrose

Product: Vergara Jacket, Skirt and Boots 

Release: March 2020 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events March Premiers GAS Clothing Company's Maddy Bomber Jacket & Megan Zipped Denim Skirt - Taking You from Girly to Chic in Just a Few Clicks

There is really no better way to instantly update your styling 
and add a little attitude to your look than pairing together this 

GAS Maddy Bomber Jacket & Megan Zipped Denim Skirt fierce combo. 

The high chic street designers here in Second Life are once again 

savvy to pick up on this trend. GAS has produced this gorgeous 

Maddy bomber that can easily fit into your time capsule wardrobe, 

giving your day-to-day looks an instant lift.

 

This Maddy bomber and Megan denim combination offers a relaxed chic look. 

This bomber in particular is now one of my Spring and Summer essentials, 

as it looks great with midi skirts, culottes and denim shorts. 

This is a perfect, casual weekend look, ideal for some laid back fun with your crush, 

shopping In-world or leisurely enjoying your time exploring. 

The bomber jacket will also work with any jeans. Try ankle length, 

skinny or boyfriend fit to see what works best for you. 

If you like to bare your legs, throwing your bomber jacket together 

with these denim shorts makes the perfect statement. 

From an overall styling standpoint, I love how the bomber 'grounds' the 

outfit, taking it from girly to chic and very grown up. With the denim skirt, 

it is an easy way to update your day-to-day smart and cool practical look.

Both the Maddy bomber jacket and Megan denim skirt have way cool color HUDs, 

which provides you with 21 colors options for the jacket and 15 different 

colors of the denim skirt. (I am really spoiled! LOL)

Store: GAS
Designer: GAS Clothing Company (gascc2013) 
Products: Maddy Bomber Jacket & Megan Zipped Denim Skirt 

Release: March 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)