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An Awakening: KONY 2012
By Charlotte Jacovou
Kony 2012 is an ‘international justice’ internet campaign by humanitarian group Invisible Children. THe video has brought uganan conflict into the light. The movement was started to raise awareness about the alleged war crimes committed by Ugandan military group the Lord’s Resistance Army under the leadership of Joseph Kony. It aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice.
Kony is wanted on 33 separate criminal charges, including 12 counts of crimes against humanity, following a hearing at the International Criminal Court in 2005. Other charges include murder, enslavement and rape, while the US has named Kony as one of the world’s most wanted terrorists after being on the run for over 26 years.
The militant is believed to have overseen the guerrilla group’s abduction of an estimated 66,000 children, forcing them to become child soldiers.
The video posted by the “invisible Children on Youtbe on the 5th of March the video has gone viral, with the world sharing it on social netwroking platforms. As at March 7th 18:22pm GMT the video had amassed 4,285,557 views, thats over 4 million hits in just 48 hours. Today ’KONY 2012’ and ‘Invisible Children’ were trending worldwide on Twitter, with the group’s 30-minute documentary being retweeted thousands of times.
HOW TO HELP:
Join TRI or Donate to Invisible Children: http://bit.ly/yp5Ffv
Purchase KONY 2012 products: http://invisiblechildrenstore.myshopify.com/
Sign the Pledge: http://www.causes.com/causes/227-invisible-children
BEAUTY NOTES : THE ART OF APPLICATION
By Mitchell Kass
OH MICKEY YOU’RE SO FINE
By Mitchell Kass
WHAT INSPIRED ME TODAY : HOPE & GLORY
By Mitchell Kass
WHAT INSPIRED ME TODAY : PAKAYLA BIEHN’S DOUBLE EXPOSURE PAINTINGS
By Mitchell Kass
WHATS NEW AT PROENZA
By Lindsey Alt
If there is one thing Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez do best, its innovation. The pair are known for their unique expression of art and youth culture through expert tailoring and customized fabrication. With the launch of the PS1 in 2008, the two designer behind mega-brand, Proenza Schouler, redefined what it meant to be an “it-bag”. The newest editions to their handbag line-up include spectator stripes, python and a perfectly florescent neon. Although they are undoubtedly stunning, these pretty bags will cost you an even prettier penny… start saving ladies.
HOME TRENDS : CHUNKY ARON KNITS
By Mitchell Kass
Ten Defining Items of Spring 12
By Melissa Moylan
‘Tis the time for lists isn’t it? And so here’s one packed with the most influential Spring 12 runway key items. Over the past several weeks I’ve been posting reports on Fashion Snoops, with a grand total of OVER 100 KEY ITEMS on the site right now (what are you waiting for?!). Here’s where I give my personal view on the movers and shakers that shaped the season.
#1 MOVE OVER MAXI, THESE ARE ASYMMETRIC TIMES!
Sure there are still maxis, and columns and midis. But the big news in hemlines this season is asymmetric hems, found upon dresses and skirts. Another alternative is the handkerchief hem. #2 CROP THIS WAY 
#3 BOXY LADY
I’ve mentioned boxy or pop over tops early on in the season. In knit or woven styles, boxy shapes provide one of the newest shape directions in tops. The junior market has favored bandeau tops as a layering component for the past few seasons. Bandeaus stick around for S12, while the day braturns up everywhere – set to a number of 50s looks. #5 PEPLUMS
Pencil skirts continue forward as a must-have for Spring 12. Peplumsserve as the ultimate update to the pencil, while peplum tops are also fair game. And if you’re REALLY forward, check out the peplum pants at Dries Van Noten.
#6 FLIRTING WITH THE FIFTIES
As one of the season’s most popular theme expressions, Mid Century Modern aka the 50s, features key items like the fit n flare dress and full skirt. Hot pants, THE short of the season, are commonly factored in to ladylike looks, even if they’re borrowed from another decade. #7 CUT IT OUT 
#8 SOMETHING SHEER
If this is starting to sound familiar, you may have followed my blogs during runway season in which NY, London, Milan and Paris all featured sheer garments. Two of the most relevant applications include sheer dresses and skirts, which were first featured in Givenchy’s Spring 11 collection. Fast forward one year, and sheer tops and pants are also considered. #9 PUMP UP THE VOLUME I first identified the wide leg pant as a trend for Spring 11, which moved forward for Fall 11/12 and remains important for Spring 12. Other volume silhouettes also take a cue from the wide leg including gaucho pants andculottes. #10 WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS 
SS13 MENS GLOBAL THEMES
By Lindsey Alt
In case you didn’t have a chance, during our very wonderful holiday, to check out the Mens Global Themes on the site here is a breakdown of the trends we called out for SPRING 2013. FUTURISTIC FITNESS 
TROPICAL SABBATICAL
With a huge sweep of tropical influences, SS13 for men also supports a sea-side trend, from over-sized Hawaiian prints to casual resort wear. We focus on the diver watch being a key element in supporting this trend as scuba gear is a major influence. New fabrics such as Neoprene, nylon and ripstop are highlighted. AFRICAN WARRIOR From gladiator sandals and safari inspired bags at Michael Kors to straw materials and bright colors at Burberry, there was a vast range of African influences. We look to new material combinations and fabrications such as canvas, braided jute and wax-finished leathers. Over-sized cuffs and neck-wear also make a statement for SS13, setting a new identification from past seasons’ African expression. ALMOST FAMOUS 
