MBFW A/W 2011: Vladimir Karaleev.

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Der bulgarische Designer Vladimir Karaleev zog im Alter von 19 Jahren nach Berlin um dort Modedesign an der HTW zu studieren. 2005 gründete er das Label Vladimir Karaleev. Ich muss gestehen, dass mir der Name bis zur vergangenen Fashion Week kein Begriff war und finde es im Nachhinein ziemlich tragisch. Der junge Designer macht doch tatsächlich Mode, die ganz nach meinem Geschmack ist. Das beweisen seine älteren Kollektionen ebenso, wie die Kollektion "Prinzipien der Unordnung", die er am 21. Januar dem kritischen Publikum am Bebelplatz präsentierte.

Die Grundformen der Stücke sind meist klar zu erkennen und seine Vorliebe für geometrische Kleidung spielt auch hier wieder eine bedeutende Rolle. Zahlreiche Drappierungen setzen den Outfits die Krone auf und werden damit für mich wahre "Must-Haves". Die Farbpalette bietet neutrale Erdtöne, Schwarz und Creme, aber auch kräftiges Blau. Die offenen Nähte und unversäuberten Kanten sind mittlerweile zu Vladimir Karaleev's Markenzeichen geworden. Auch das Styling der Models gefiel mir besonders gut. Natürlich geschminkt und die Haare zu einem lockeren Dutt gebunden. Trés chic!

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Taking Risks in 2011: I'm entering my Script in Outfest

Okay, I'm taking a risk and I'm entering my 'Shadow Boy' script in Outfest. I'm scared and excited, but I know I have to try.

So, I'm working the script and preparing everything for the application process. Right now, I'm stressing out over the synopsis. Take a look...

A family crisis forces 19 year-old Brandon Hanks to leave Chicago and move in with his grandmother in the sleepy town of Marion, South Carolina. As he settles into his new home, Brandon meets the cavalier and really cute, Jackson Garrett. Within a few weeks, the two boys hit it off really well. Their attraction for each other grows immensely. But their newfound romance takes dangerous turn when Jackson’s old enemy, Patrick, arrives in Marion.

Patrick is hell-bent on revenge, and vows to do horrific things if Jackson doesn’t abide by his wishes. Caught in a terrible predicament, Jackson knows his past could put anyone close to him in great jeopardy. So, he decides share his deepest secret to Brandon... He is a supernatural, gifted with extraordinary and terrifying powers.

Although he is completely shocked, Brandon decides to stay by Jackson’s side. His feelings for Jackson are far too deep to turn back now. But when Patrick’s bloody frenzy terrorizes the town, Brandon begins to understand how dark Jackson’s world can actually be. Now, Patrick is coming for Brandon. Jackson promises to protect Brandon at all cost, but it may not be enough. And he isn’t careful; Brandon could lose much more than his heart.

I like it, but I don't know... Does it make sense? Let me know what you think, if you like. But I'm trying to finish this by this week. Hopefully, I can get this in by the deadline.

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The Stand is heading for the Big Screen

Stephen King's epic tale of good and evil may grace the screens. Get ready for 'The Stand' the motion picture.

Warner Bros. has plans to adapt Stephen King's 1978 novel "The Stand" for the big screen, says a story at The Hollywood Reporter.

Previously adapated as a television miniseries in 1994, "The Stand" tells the story of a full-scale apocalypse, driven by the accidental release of a biological weapon and the ensuing struggle of good versus evil carried out by the world's final survivors.

The original article notes that discussion of the adaptation is at very early stage and that it's still unclear whether the text would be adapted as just a single film. The original version of the book is famously massive, checking in at 823 (for the 1978 edition) and 1,141 in a "complete and uncut" edition released in 1990.

I hope they don't use 3D

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