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Chanel mermaid silhouette, Givenchy shark tooth, Alexander McQueen coral set dress… many strong images developing the metaphor of submarine life as major theme of the summer 2012. And if these items are not – as it is the case with most of them – designed to be worn as such in the street, this undersea trend has nevertheless attracted a considerable amount of interest for the fish skin.

Used in Japan since the eighth century to cover valuable items and accessories, fish skin had its heyday in France in the eighteenth century due to the Marquise de Pompadour. It then gradually falls into disuse before being revived two hundred years later by the Art Deco designs of Paul Iribe, then in the mid-80s, where it caused a sensation in the furniture and leather goods areas.

Unable to impose itself as a lasting trend, fish skin is soon replaced by designers in favor of more “carnivores” types of leather, such as crocodile, alligator and more recently python. In 2012, the tide is turning: the texture of the stingray, the iridescence of the eel or the large scales of the pole suddenly become the new testing ground for fashion designers.

Thus, the Italian Riccardo Tisci conceives the Givenchy jackets in shark skin and adornes the mermaid dress with eel scales, while the Cambodian-American Phillip Lim’s shoes come with a seasonal both raw and refined aspect because he refrains himelf from tanning the exotic fish skins he uses. The American designer Alexander Wang brings a new density to his future “it”-sandals using these skins dyed in burgundy, pure white or turquoise shades.

Whether its via patterns, pigmentation or texture, fish skin provides fashion creations with an attractive aura. Nothing more efficient than relying on a somehow forgotten design element to restore the vitality of a men’s blazer or to a classic pair of shoes.

One of the best ways to see what is in and what to avoid as far as fashion goes is to take a quick look at celebrities. They are always looking good and if you really want to see the best and most glamorous outfits this season has to offer, the Golden Globes Awards is simply perfect. This year, the outfits on the red carpet were the talk of the show and the actual awards came second; this shows exactly how important it is to get the right outfit and look perfect for such a big event.

One of the best outfits that came out on the red carpet has to be the white Versace gown with red accents worn by Angelina Jolie. Such a fashion item really brings out the best parts in a woman’s body and it also maintains a classic look. The lines are simply perfect and they flow across the dress leaving little room for error. The red accent on the top and on one of the shoulders added just the right amount of color which was perfectly matched with a small red handbag. The opening in the front let us see her leg and the classic white heels she had on and everything was great about this look.

The 2012 Golden Globes showed us once again what to wear this season and what celebrities follow the latest fashion trends. There are also other outfits to consider, some good, other bad, but this white gown is the perfect example of fashion at its best.

The Swiss company founded in 1868 by the American engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones decided to rely on the past in order to conquer the future. Thus, they created six models of watches for 2012 inspiring themselves from the aviation products they have been manufacturing since the mid-1930s.

They continue to use the high quality materials they patented back the 1980s (zirconium oxide for the outside case and titanium for the controls and back lid), but they bring along technical innovations and elegant designs that impress by their simplicity. For instance, two of these models bearing a classical design are dominated by grey shades that provide them with a smart look, reminding aviation precision instruments. But aviation is not the only source of inspiration when it comes to colors. However, they remain in the same military domain as they use camouflage colors: the timer is beige with a back contour; figures and lines of the chapter ring sparkle on the black background. To complete the camouflage inspiration, the bracelet of Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP comes in a typical shade of green.

Not only is the design of military inspiration, but so are the names and the technical features that IWC Schaffhausen includes in this year’s collection. Names take after a famous aviation instruction program and its location. The separated hours and minutes rings on the dials of Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUNMiramarand of Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition TOP GUN are this year’s innovative elements inspired from the aircraft deck controls. The date display of the latter resembles the deck instrument for altitude measurements.  Although they come with magnetic protection (another technical element inspired from aviation), the ceramic outside case is rather fragile.

Besides these two models, the year 2012 brings other innovative features and products at IWC Schaffhausen. Pilot’s Watch Worldtimer comes with a 24-hour ring and the possibility to compare different time zones of the globe symbolized by 23 cities. Spitfire Double Chronograph‘s red hand is not just a spot of vivid color on a light grey metallic background. It is powered by a split-seconds button enabling users to measure intermediate times very precisely. The shape of its time indicators also comes from a military inspiration source of a well known plane model.

All the models launched this year on the market by IWC Schaffhausen confirm the company’s ability to combine exquisite art, comfort, high precision, innovation and distinguished elegance.

If you are a woman looking for an expensive watch that you plan on wearing everyday, look no more. However, you won’t find an expensive watch here, just a high quality watch at an affordable price that looks extremely expensive. This type of watch is called a replica watch and it usually looks exactly the same as the original brand. To get one of these watches simply type amatory store and you will find thousands of entries. But before you do that, you will need to know about the best replica watches that are available out there.

TAG Heuer Women’s Aquaracer is an extremely famous watch. The company was founded in 1860 and their watches are incredibly timepieces that are still in the top today. This beautiful watch is perfect for a lady that wants to stand out but wants to do it with elegance. It is simple with amazing detail and design, but it’s not too exaggerated like most glamour watches. A perfect selection if you need a watch that would suit every one of your outfits.

Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise originally comes in two versions, Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Watch. If you get a replica watch you can also have these versions available but without having the 18 karat material. This beautiful timepiece has a 25mm case and bezel, it is protected by scratch-resistant sapphire window with a beautiful white dial that features a date calendar. It is not just a watch, but a luxurious piece of history that you will be able to wear everyday and show off to everybody.

Another option would be the Timex Women’s Sports Digital Watch which is a perfect selection if you are a person who does a lot of sport. It has water resistance to 50 meters and it is extremely durable. With such a replica watch, you won’t have to worry about anything during your workout.