Proper Pronounciation
November 24, 2009# agnes b : Anne-yes-be # Azzedine Alaia : Azz-eh-DEEN Ah-ly-ah # Balenciaga : Bah-len-see-AH-gah # Bvlgari : Bull-gah-ree # Chanel : Sha-nel (NOT chair-nel) # Chanel 2.55 : Sha-nel two fifty five ( NOT two point five five, don’t say it in mathematic way ) # Christian Dior : KREE-styaan DEE-or # Dolce & Gabbana : DOL-chay and Gab-Bah-nah # Dormeuil : Dor-meh-ee # Ermenegildo Zegna : Err-men-eh-jill-doh Zen-yer # Gianfranco Ferre : Jee-an-fran-ko Ferr-ay # Gianni Versace : Janni Vir-Saa-Che # Giorgio Armani : Jor-jio Ar-ma-nee # Givenchy : Jee-von-she # Gucci : Goochie # Hermes : Air-mez # Isaac Mizrahi : Eye-zak Miz-ra-hee # John Galliano : John Gall-lee-a-no # Karl Lagerfeld : Ka-ral la-ger-fell-d # Kris Van Assche : Kris Van Ash # Louis Vuitton : Loo-wee Vee-than # Manolo Blahnik : Muh-no-low Blo-nick # Roberto Cavalli : RO-ber-to Ka-Va-lee # Saltore Ferragamo : Sal-va-tor Ferr-A-ga-mo # Yves Saint Laurent : Ee-say-lor-hon ( To skip the trouble, just say YSL )
How to Pronounce Fashion Names
November 23, 2009Q: I felt pretty out of it when I asked a saleswoman about the handbags of “Bottega Veneta” — and she promptly corrected my pronunciation — to VEN-e-ta instead of ven-ETT-a. Can you give us a little glossary on how to say foreign fashion names like Nicolas Ghesquière? And how about Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan — are their surnames stressed on the first or last syllable?
—W.D., New York
Say What?
Click on each link to hear the correct pronunciations of some fashion designers, as recorded by Journal fashion reporter Christina Passariello.
A: I remember when American consumers in the 1970s routinely butchered the names of their imported cars — blithely unaware of the correct pronunciation of Renault (ruh-NO) and Peugeot (puh-ZHO). We’ve come a long way since then, saying foreign car names like Hyundai with ease. But these days, there are a host of new designer names tripping us up, as globalization and the democratization of fashion bring brands from all over the world — once limited to the couture cognoscenti — to regular folk.
Most of the first French names to appear in the U.S. were a cinch, like Dior and Chanel. But a lot of the names in play today need to be spoken with a real lilt , like Jean Paul Gaultier (zhan paul GO-tee-AY), Alber Elbaz for Lanvin (al-BEAR el-BAHZ for lon-VAN), and Nicolas Ghesquière (NEE-ko-la guess-KYAIR).
Mamma mia! The Italian names can play tricks on you, too — such as Bulgari (BOOL-ga-ree), Ungaro (OON-ga-ro), Versace (ver-SAH-chay) and Zegna (ZANE-ya). And from Spain comes the tricky Loewe (LO-ee-VAY). (To hear every last nuance of pronunciation, check out the audio tutorial at WSJ.com/Fashion.)
Even some American designers can leave you tongue-tied. Last year, Target shoppers were faced with the challenge of pronouncing Proenza Schouler (pro-EN-za SCHOOL-er), when the American duo sold a collection that included $49 bustier tops there.
Don’t worry that you’ll sound affected. Why not try to get it right? The more syllables, the more delicious it sounds: I just love to say the name of Swiss watch maker Vacheron Constantin (va-sha-RON con-ston-TAN).
But don’t force a fashion-y flourish on American designers whose names sound just like they look: It’s Ralph Lauren (rhymes with “foreign”) and Donna Karan (sounds like “Karen”).
November 23, 2009
I loVE victoria the vampire! HER fashion statements is simply adorable! a long black fit jeans paired with sexy sando with the long fur!
November 23, 2009
Theres Nothing Gossip Girl Likes More than a GOOD Cat Fight, and this could be classic
2010 Lamborghini Callardo
November 21, 2009
The Lamborghini Gallardo (Spanish pronunciation: gay-ar-do) is a sports car built by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is Lamborghini’s most-produced model to date, with over 5000 built in its first three years of production Each car costs about $180,000 to $210,000. The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull. The Spanish word gallardo translates into “gallant,” and from Italian into “striking”.
Victoria’s Secret!
November 21, 2009
Victoria's Secret
The world’s most glamorous lingerie is only the beginning. Victoria’s Secret
Clothing that is fashionable and stylish!
November 21, 2009Clothing en-comprises a wide range of apparel. From big n tall men’s clothing to woman’s clothing. How we dress ourselves and what we wear tells the people a lot around us about who we are. dont know that clothing not onlycovers our bodies, it enchances our appearance. With a little thought and reflection,you can come up with a clothing style that truly reflects who you are.
A few suggestions to consider are these: Decide what clothing you feel comfortable in. Is it a business meeting? Is it a casual night out? Whatever you’re going to be doing, the clothes you wear will only accentuate the real you and the right clothes for the occasion can go a long way to help you feel confident.
Fashion is not only what we wear, it is only describe ourselves to the world
New York Top Summer Cocktails
November 21, 20091. Beet Sangria @ Tailor (Soho)-Beet Sangria made from red wine, brandy, Triple Sec orange-flavord liquer, orange juice, beet juice, and orange salt
