Introducing Tres Chic 2013!
Senior style correspondent Rana El-Amin, here. The world of fashion has been abuzz with news about Tres Chic, the most dramatic and exciting fashion competition of the year. Six contestants go in, but only one of these budding fashion icons will impress the judges and earn the coveted prize: Their very own Subeautique line!
This diverse group is sure to bring us thrills as they battle to be the best. Let's meet the competitors!
Sofi Marez: This fierce half-islander lady is a world traveler, and she brings a hint of her homeland to the fashion world with subtle tribal touches. While the islands may be in her blood, fashion is in her heart, and that passion can be seen in every design, even if she is somewhat secretive and reclusive herself.
Luciana Adessi: An artist at heart and newcomer to the fashion scene, Luciana's mix of the stereotypically feminine and the unconventional is sure to dazzle. Never afraid to take inspiration and run with it, Luciana has books full of designs just waiting to be seen.
Oscar Cannon: A Centropolite through and through, Oscar puts the haute in haute couture. His attention to detail is second to none. His work boasts strong lines and precise designs, and his work pioneering the comeback of tights and leggings has already been felt in the fashion world.
Camilo: Representing the Lower East Side of Centropolis, the urban king of fashion plans to bring the style of the streets to the mainstream. A mix of the industrial and the whimsical brings a special touch to whatever The King touches.
Gwenyth Verdi: From stunning Veta Lake, this reclusive flower-child is sure to be a stunner of her own with her nature-inspired offerings. Her love of fairy tales and magic is put into her work, resulting in wonderfully whimsical designs that bounce and flow with lace and frills.
Primrose Potter: Primrose, or "Rosie", calls a reclaimed Riverside barn her home. She shares it with her with her 8 cats: Marjorie, Maggie, Molly, Mae, Midge, Madge, Mary and Milly. Quirky, with a flair for the over dramatic, she has an obsession with knitwear and vintage trinkets and a penchant for singing off-key in inappropriate situations.
Who is trendy and who is dated? Only time (and your votes ) will tell!
This diverse group is sure to bring us thrills as they battle to be the best. Let's meet the competitors!
Sofi Marez: This fierce half-islander lady is a world traveler, and she brings a hint of her homeland to the fashion world with subtle tribal touches. While the islands may be in her blood, fashion is in her heart, and that passion can be seen in every design, even if she is somewhat secretive and reclusive herself.
Luciana Adessi: An artist at heart and newcomer to the fashion scene, Luciana's mix of the stereotypically feminine and the unconventional is sure to dazzle. Never afraid to take inspiration and run with it, Luciana has books full of designs just waiting to be seen.
Oscar Cannon: A Centropolite through and through, Oscar puts the haute in haute couture. His attention to detail is second to none. His work boasts strong lines and precise designs, and his work pioneering the comeback of tights and leggings has already been felt in the fashion world.
Camilo: Representing the Lower East Side of Centropolis, the urban king of fashion plans to bring the style of the streets to the mainstream. A mix of the industrial and the whimsical brings a special touch to whatever The King touches.
Gwenyth Verdi: From stunning Veta Lake, this reclusive flower-child is sure to be a stunner of her own with her nature-inspired offerings. Her love of fairy tales and magic is put into her work, resulting in wonderfully whimsical designs that bounce and flow with lace and frills.
Primrose Potter: Primrose, or "Rosie", calls a reclaimed Riverside barn her home. She shares it with her with her 8 cats: Marjorie, Maggie, Molly, Mae, Midge, Madge, Mary and Milly. Quirky, with a flair for the over dramatic, she has an obsession with knitwear and vintage trinkets and a penchant for singing off-key in inappropriate situations.
Who is trendy and who is dated? Only time (and your votes ) will tell!
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[NPC] Rana El-Amin
Mythology
Ahhhhh I really like this
GO GWENYTH! We need some more Lolita items up in here
Though I really hope Sofi and Camilo advance too, I also like their designs alot.
GO GWENYTH! We need some more Lolita items up in here
Though I really hope Sofi and Camilo advance too, I also like their designs alot.
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Romantic
Oh wow Subeta! I love the diversity, not only in personality and styles but the character backgrounds and designs! And I just adore Rana and Sofi even more as a mixed-race person with Muslim family. Keep up the great work, staff!
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Galaxy
"You have voted for Camilo for Round 1!" His outfit on the "Meet the Contestants page was meh, but the image of his design is awesome. I love it!
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Taters
So loving this idea! I must have the first round primrose potter did ;A; I sure hope it makes it, I love them lips. And I would have so many uses for the other items too. Uggh Needddd. <3
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VOLTAGE
OMFG, Camilo's HA.
WHY ARE HIS CLOTHES NOT ON SUBETA? OMG THAT SHIRT THAT VEST THOSE LEGGINGS AND ESP THOSE BOOTS OMG.
They need to be on site <3
WHY ARE HIS CLOTHES NOT ON SUBETA? OMG THAT SHIRT THAT VEST THOSE LEGGINGS AND ESP THOSE BOOTS OMG.
They need to be on site <3
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RNA
I love Lolita fashions and want a line made for my avatar, but Primrose Potter's line has a bustle and really unique wig...
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Harley_Quinn
Gwenyth's design is just..asdfghjklasdfghjkllk. :heart: It's so frilly and cute, ugh! I loved it so much. ( >w<)/
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Carpathia
I picked Oscar this time around. It's the only one I truly like. I would kill to see that one on the site!
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souleater
Man so hard D:
My top two are Gwenyth and Sofi's. Gwenyth's is just so adorable and cute and i love lacy stuff. But DANNGG SOFI! GURL YOU BE ROCKIN DEM OVERALLS!!!11 WORK THOSE LUMPS ;)
My top two are Gwenyth and Sofi's. Gwenyth's is just so adorable and cute and i love lacy stuff. But DANNGG SOFI! GURL YOU BE ROCKIN DEM OVERALLS!!!11 WORK THOSE LUMPS ;)
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bcsam
Someone already said it for me... wanted to vote for one of the dudes because we need more male SubQ items (or rather, some more male items in general) sooo it's Oscar Cannon for round one.:)
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oki
It was hard to choose, but I love the concept of the bubblegum one. Very cool idea, and the execution is just as nice! I vote for Luciana because I'm really interested to see what other neat ideas she has. :3
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Damon
This sure is different. I voted for Camilo. I ... for some reason the concept is pretty funky and I liiike it!
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Kilala
Gosh for me it was hard to choose between Sofi and Gwenthy! In the end, I went with Sofi :3 that outfit be rockin'!
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Inknote
GOD it's so hard to choose! I love Sofi's. But I like Primrose's and Gwen's too!!!
But since those designs might not be an actual line, I picked Gwen! I love lolita!
But since those designs might not be an actual line, I picked Gwen! I love lolita!
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caito
Oh I love this, especially since Project Runway blows now.
I voted for Sofi Marez for round one. :)
I voted for Sofi Marez for round one. :)
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CelticRaiN
Well, I voted for the Bubblegum outfit. I love the skirt and hair accessories and, well, PINK! ^_^
Kind of looks like Camilo has the most votes according to these posts anyway. I would love to work with everything here so, can't wait for the outcome!
Kind of looks like Camilo has the most votes according to these posts anyway. I would love to work with everything here so, can't wait for the outcome!
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Dannica
Please keep in mind that these design sketches are for the competition and to showcase the designers' personal styles and may not relate at all to the what the winner chooses to do for their SubQ set!
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barbie
Moondrops
Oh my god you guys have NO idea how hard I'm going to cry if I can't get the Camilo stuff for my HA.
I NEED, need need need need NEED the Camilo items. ; _ ;
I NEED, need need need need NEED the Camilo items. ; _ ;
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dragonrider88
You have voted for Luciana Adessi for Round 1!
I think her look was the whole package! It screams bubblegum from H to T! Well done! :) BTW the popped gum skirt is epic!
I think her look was the whole package! It screams bubblegum from H to T! Well done! :) BTW the popped gum skirt is epic!
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twocents
I like Sofi and Oscar. They have good personal style too. Not that means anything. (I always found that funny with Project Runway -- sometimes, the most terrible personal dressers made awesome clothes for other people.)
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[NPC] Sofi Marez
I am pleased to see that others agree with me on how superior dark chocolate and peppermint are to the sickly sweetness of these other designs. You are to be praised for your good taste!
As for my hair, ha! You cannot think I would reveal the secrets of my beauty to just anyone! But I will be generous and offer you a tip out of the goodness of my heart; conditioner. Hair is all about proper conditioning to make it truly shine!
As for my hair, ha! You cannot think I would reveal the secrets of my beauty to just anyone! But I will be generous and offer you a tip out of the goodness of my heart; conditioner. Hair is all about proper conditioning to make it truly shine!
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Nostalgia_507
I was hoping for a book drive (wants the GoT items so bad...has books enough for all of the items) but clothes! And I do like Sofie's idea...chocolate and mint is my Achilles heel.
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crepuscolaria
whooo *O* this is pretty interesting!! great work artists...it was hard to pick just one design but...SOFI!!! that's amore <3
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jersey
dark chocolate and peppermint bark?
Had to go with Sofi all the way.
Nothing better than dark chocolate and peppermint bark :heart:
Had to go with Sofi all the way.
Nothing better than dark chocolate and peppermint bark :heart:
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Solarstar17
Oof, so hard to choose for today. Especially between Sofi and Camilo; I love them both
Can't wait to see further designs from all of them 8D
Can't wait to see further designs from all of them 8D
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stars_water
Totally voted for Camilo. Most of the outfits are pretty nice, but Camilo's design is just more up my alley.
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Fromse
Such cool personalities, I love this idea! I voted for Gwyneth, even though Oscars was awesome as well! :)
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Tonks
I voted Camilio, but now I regret it! Oh well it was still my favorite design in the ones showed today.
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Shadow
I loved Gwyneth's piece best, but Sofi will probably win over my heart in the other categories as I -love- tropical/islandy stuff. Not nearly enough of that on here.
~Kai
~Kai
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GREED
Loved Sofi and Primrose! But went with Primrose because you can do some seriously awesome layering with that stuff!
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Jazmine
Sofi and Primrose are my two favorites but I had to go with Sofi this time - Sorry Primrose...I know we're both cat lovers but Sofi had RED WEDGE SNEAKERS
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Muerte
Arbor, are you behind Camilo ? Reminds me way too much of Street King to be a new designer.
I wanted to vote for one of the dudes because we need more male SubQ items (or rather, some more male items in general ;) ), but Oscar isn't very promising there right now, and as I said Camilo is far too Jester-esque.
Gweneth gets my vote this round.Pie is that you ?
I wanted to vote for one of the dudes because we need more male SubQ items (or rather, some more male items in general ;) ), but Oscar isn't very promising there right now, and as I said Camilo is far too Jester-esque.
Gweneth gets my vote this round.
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CakeMoose
Hmm interesting concept here.
Also really interested by the contestants wearing mainly existing items (or maybe the all exist, but some are magic recolors??) it's a neat touch :)
Also really interested by the contestants wearing mainly existing items (or maybe the all exist, but some are magic recolors??) it's a neat touch :)
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FabulousViolet
oh this is going to be sooo much fun..already have 2 favorites today..
THANK YOU for this event..twirls in the air
THANK YOU for this event..twirls in the air
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Wrath
OH I THOUGHT YOU HAD TO VOTE FOR WHAT THEY(THE CHARACTERS) WERE WEARING. OH DEAR.
I like Rosie's and Gwenyth's for designs. They're so cute.
I like Rosie's and Gwenyth's for designs. They're so cute.
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Pirate
I so want the hat from Camilo's set - too bad it's a male set so I don't see much of a chance. ^_^;
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FabulousViolet
.oooooooooo...oscar says tights and leggings eh...hmmm...visualizes hot men in sharply designed threads.... YESSSSSSSSSSS
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Hamda
You are allowed to vote once for each round and you cannot change your vote.
Each round ends every day at 4 PM Subeta time.
so don't miss a day?
Each round ends every day at 4 PM Subeta time.
so don't miss a day?
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Wrath
Voted for Camilo because I feel like I would actually wear something like he is.
I love Oscar, Luciana and Rosie's characters though.
I love Oscar, Luciana and Rosie's characters though.
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Emotional
So I'm pretty much a leg layer addict also. And I don't know who to vote for. I think Primrose has the best accessories in this one with the stockings, shoes, and scarf but the basic pants/bodice doesn't catch my interest as something I'd wear. Gwyneth and Camilo have a nice overall look (and I like the mood their art sets) for their sets but they don't look individually pleasing (except Camilo's hat). Sofi's definitely has the most pieces I'd actually use in it. Yep.
I can't wait to see the new few rounds <3
I can't wait to see the new few rounds <3
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Tonks
OH Nice! Will we be able to vote on the previous rounds or see the previous rounds later on?
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ChibiStraws
Do we get to see who is winning after a while or will we be kept in suspense until the very very end?
I'm already tied between my two favorites, lol, but one was so much better in this round.
I'm already tied between my two favorites, lol, but one was so much better in this round.
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LucidDreams
Her love of fairy tales and magic is put into her work, resulting in wonderfully whimsical designs that bounce and flow with lace and frills.
^Yes please :heart:
So excited about this, what a cool idea ^_^
^Yes please :heart:
So excited about this, what a cool idea ^_^
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Nudibranch
At first I hated how Camilo's npc looked, but when I looked at the designs, I voted for Camilo without a second thought. That is an excellent design, and it's not easy to imitate street urban so well. The fluff's a little excessive, but everything else is well done. It's unusual to see street urban in a fashion show like this, but I won't deny it's very well done. I hope at least this design wins.
Plus it has a newsboy cap that looks like I could actually make use of it. I want that hat and those blue designs.
Plus it has a newsboy cap that looks like I could actually make use of it. I want that hat and those blue designs.
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Keliora
I love this! I hope they all survive to the end of the event - no fashion murders, please! ^_^; Other types of whodunnits are ok. ^_^
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BoneCollector
just a question
why if we try to go to an npc's profile - we always get re-directed to our own profile ??
why if we try to go to an npc's profile - we always get re-directed to our own profile ??
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MoondustDreams
torn between Gwenyth Verdi and Luciana Adessi...If only we had some samples of their work...too hard to choose from!
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FLUX
I hope some of these sketches stick around to become NPCs later or something because they are fab ;-;
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Emotional
Primrose reminds me of the Primrose from the Hunger games only because of the mentions of cats, singing and trinkets.
Other than that this is going to be so hard for me. Urban/tribal themes and lot's or dark colors are totally my thing and oh god I can't decide things.
I'm definitely participating in this though.
Other than that this is going to be so hard for me. Urban/tribal themes and lot's or dark colors are totally my thing and oh god I can't decide things.
I'm definitely participating in this though.
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Amae
Fun! I voted. I wonder if we're allowed to share our votes? I mean, probably, but just a question.
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Classical
Oh man, this is such a cool idea! I can't help but imagine a sort of Project Runway kind of thing, ahahaha.
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KarenP
love this! I like almost all of them. it was hard to choose. but I have a favorite already!
I must say I love the concept of this.
does this mean older subq will be retiring? we have more and more new sets, just curious to know if some of the older sets will retire now.
I must say I love the concept of this.
does this mean older subq will be retiring? we have more and more new sets, just curious to know if some of the older sets will retire now.
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Neverfell
How did Sofi Marez get the lunar wig to be a salon style? or the others, for that matter. Or are we getting those eyes too?
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Ditto
INB4 the one I care about doesn't win and thus I mope and continue to look the same for the next 2 years.
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