How to Review Red Carpet Fashion
With Hollywood's award season just beginning, it's a sure bet that many film and television stars will be out in their finest regalia. Few of them will miss an opportunity to strut their stuff on the illustrious red carpet. If the previous year is any indication, there is sure to be a whole lot of glamour, plenty of style, and large amounts of pizzazz involved in any and all red carpet events. Unfortunately, there will also be some unmistakable "misses," some very questionable taste and a few individuals who should have stayed away altogether. Writers for fashion magazines, newspapers, and tabloids will be out in full force to catch it all in prose that will be as colorful as the gowns themselves. But how does one go about writing a red carpet fashion review? It really isn't that difficult if you follow a few important steps.
Things You'll Need:
Resource materials like fashion magazines and/or fashion show video clips of the most current trends in fashion
Copies of newspapers, tabloids, and video clips of the most recent red carpet shows
Information on the styles and trends of the various stars you plan to capture within your review
Pencils or pens and paper to make notes
A VCR or DVR to record the event for further review
Your computer if you intend to type directly into a word processing or desktop publishing program
How to Review Red Carpet Fashion
Step
1
Review as many fashion resource materials as possible with an eye toward identifying and understanding the most current trends in fashion. All fashion reviews should be based, at least in part, on what is currently acceptable with regard to fashion style and design. Never forget to include accessories as part of the research. Gowns and tuxedos aren't the only fashionable items on the runway. It is equally important to understand the trends in jewelry, shoes, handbags, hair wear and accessories.
Step
2
Review as many magazines, tabloids and newspaper articles as possible on the most recent red carpet shows. Pay close attention to each publication's identified "hits" and "misses." Compare them against one another as well as research materials on current fashion trends to see where they agree and disagree.
Step
3
Review any pre- and post-award show video clips of red carpet events that can be located. Pay close attention to the opinions of the fashion experts involved in those reviews with an eye toward determining what they did and didn't like. Compare their analyses against fashion trend research to determine where they agree and disagree.
Step
4
Review any and all materials possible on the fashion styles and trends of the stars that you hope to include within your fashion review. It is important to know how those particular individuals perceive themselves within the world of fashion. Are they fashion icons? Do they like to challenge the establishment? Do they prefer to fly in the face of tradition and march to their own drummer? You cannot appropriately review a star's red carpet fashion without first understanding where she is coming from fashion wise.
Step
5
Make a list of the stars that you want to include in your fashion review. It will be virtually impossible to review every gown and tuxedo on the red carpet, so choose carefully those individuals who will likely have the most positive as well as negative impact. Be sure to include some standard fashion icons as well as some of the up and comers. It is also important not to forget those that routinely make fashion faux pas.
Step
6
Set up a VCR or DVR to record the red carpet event to be reviewed. If possible, set more than one device to record in the event that one of them might malfunction.
Step
7
Make note of any and all pre- and post-red carpet event fashion wrap-up shows and watch as many of them as possible. With regard to pre-red carpet events, choose carefully the version that is most likely to help achieve what is required for the review. Record those that cannot be watched live for later review.
Step
8
Make sure that you have complete and uninterrupted time to review the red carpet fashion event as it occurs. Turn off all
phones
and rid yourself of any and all distractions that might take place during the event.
Step
9
Make certain that you have all of the materials needed at your fingertips. I suggest making hand or computer generated notes even if you are taping the event.
Step
10
Take notes on each star as they walk the red carpet, paying careful attention to those that you have identified as ones that you want to include within your review. Include information on clothing fabric type, color, cut, style, design and designer (if mentioned). Take note of the jewelry, shoes, handbag, hair wear, and other accessories as well. Also make notes on hair style and makeup as it relates to the overall fashion look. Record any comments made by the red carpet interviewers with regard to the star's fashion look as you may wish to quote them in your review.
Step
11
Be sure to make note of anything out of the ordinary like women wearing tuxedos or men wearing blue jeans. Such fashion quirks should always be included as part of a red carpet review even if the stars who perpetrated them were not on your list. Also be sure to note any unusual trends in color or design that were not necessarily expected. Unusual fabrics, like those made from biodegradable products or out of season fabrications should be included within your review. So should things like greasy or messy hairstyles and inappropriate accessories or footwear.
Step
12
Once the event is over, review your recordings to make certain that nothing of import was missed that should be included in the review. If time allows before the review deadline, also review as many post show fashion wrap-up events as possible.
Step
13
Make your first fashion review draft following the style required by the publication for which you are doing the review. Be sure to include as much detailed information about each star's overall fashion look as possible. Include the type of fabric, the specific color of the outfit, and the designer whenever possible. Be detailed.
Step
14
Review the draft review with an eye toward editing and perfecting it to follow the word length and guidelines set for the fashion review.
Step
15
If necessary, rewrite and finalize the review before submitting it to the appropriate publication.
Tips & Warnings
Review the entire red carpet "look", not just the individual clothing.
Include both stars that are usually fashion icons as well as those that traditionally miss the mark.
Record as many pre- and post-fashion wrap-up shows as possible for both current and future fashion reviews.
Make certain that you have uninterrupted time for watching the red carpet event.
Make either hand or computer notes to go along with recordings.
Include any unusual or unexpected trends like different colors or cuts in the review.
Quote or refer to fashion experts for detailed trend setting information.
Develop your review in the style and manner used by the publication for which you are doing the review.
Never review a red carpet event without doing extensive research on current fashion trends.
Do not count on a recording of the red carpet event as the only source for fashion review notes.
Do not assume you know more than the fashion experts and keep your comments related to fashion as outlined by them.
Avoid being insulting with regard to any star's fashion look; sticking instead to facts and information.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2175276_review-red-carpet-fashion.html
With Hollywood's award season just beginning, it's a sure bet that many film and television stars will be out in their finest regalia. Few of them will miss an opportunity to strut their stuff on the illustrious red carpet. If the previous year is any indication, there is sure to be a whole lot of glamour, plenty of style, and large amounts of pizzazz involved in any and all red carpet events. Unfortunately, there will also be some unmistakable "misses," some very questionable taste and a few individuals who should have stayed away altogether. Writers for fashion magazines, newspapers, and tabloids will be out in full force to catch it all in prose that will be as colorful as the gowns themselves. But how does one go about writing a red carpet fashion review? It really isn't that difficult if you follow a few important steps.
Things You'll Need:
Resource materials like fashion magazines and/or fashion show video clips of the most current trends in fashion
Copies of newspapers, tabloids, and video clips of the most recent red carpet shows
Information on the styles and trends of the various stars you plan to capture within your review
Pencils or pens and paper to make notes
A VCR or DVR to record the event for further review
Your computer if you intend to type directly into a word processing or desktop publishing program
How to Review Red Carpet Fashion
Step
1
Review as many fashion resource materials as possible with an eye toward identifying and understanding the most current trends in fashion. All fashion reviews should be based, at least in part, on what is currently acceptable with regard to fashion style and design. Never forget to include accessories as part of the research. Gowns and tuxedos aren't the only fashionable items on the runway. It is equally important to understand the trends in jewelry, shoes, handbags, hair wear and accessories.
Step
2
Review as many magazines, tabloids and newspaper articles as possible on the most recent red carpet shows. Pay close attention to each publication's identified "hits" and "misses." Compare them against one another as well as research materials on current fashion trends to see where they agree and disagree.
Step
3
Review any pre- and post-award show video clips of red carpet events that can be located. Pay close attention to the opinions of the fashion experts involved in those reviews with an eye toward determining what they did and didn't like. Compare their analyses against fashion trend research to determine where they agree and disagree.
Step
4
Review any and all materials possible on the fashion styles and trends of the stars that you hope to include within your fashion review. It is important to know how those particular individuals perceive themselves within the world of fashion. Are they fashion icons? Do they like to challenge the establishment? Do they prefer to fly in the face of tradition and march to their own drummer? You cannot appropriately review a star's red carpet fashion without first understanding where she is coming from fashion wise.
Step
5
Make a list of the stars that you want to include in your fashion review. It will be virtually impossible to review every gown and tuxedo on the red carpet, so choose carefully those individuals who will likely have the most positive as well as negative impact. Be sure to include some standard fashion icons as well as some of the up and comers. It is also important not to forget those that routinely make fashion faux pas.
Step
6
Set up a VCR or DVR to record the red carpet event to be reviewed. If possible, set more than one device to record in the event that one of them might malfunction.
Step
7
Make note of any and all pre- and post-red carpet event fashion wrap-up shows and watch as many of them as possible. With regard to pre-red carpet events, choose carefully the version that is most likely to help achieve what is required for the review. Record those that cannot be watched live for later review.
Step
8
Make sure that you have complete and uninterrupted time to review the red carpet fashion event as it occurs. Turn off all
phones
and rid yourself of any and all distractions that might take place during the event.
Step
9
Make certain that you have all of the materials needed at your fingertips. I suggest making hand or computer generated notes even if you are taping the event.
Step
10
Take notes on each star as they walk the red carpet, paying careful attention to those that you have identified as ones that you want to include within your review. Include information on clothing fabric type, color, cut, style, design and designer (if mentioned). Take note of the jewelry, shoes, handbag, hair wear, and other accessories as well. Also make notes on hair style and makeup as it relates to the overall fashion look. Record any comments made by the red carpet interviewers with regard to the star's fashion look as you may wish to quote them in your review.
Step
11
Be sure to make note of anything out of the ordinary like women wearing tuxedos or men wearing blue jeans. Such fashion quirks should always be included as part of a red carpet review even if the stars who perpetrated them were not on your list. Also be sure to note any unusual trends in color or design that were not necessarily expected. Unusual fabrics, like those made from biodegradable products or out of season fabrications should be included within your review. So should things like greasy or messy hairstyles and inappropriate accessories or footwear.
Step
12
Once the event is over, review your recordings to make certain that nothing of import was missed that should be included in the review. If time allows before the review deadline, also review as many post show fashion wrap-up events as possible.
Step
13
Make your first fashion review draft following the style required by the publication for which you are doing the review. Be sure to include as much detailed information about each star's overall fashion look as possible. Include the type of fabric, the specific color of the outfit, and the designer whenever possible. Be detailed.
Step
14
Review the draft review with an eye toward editing and perfecting it to follow the word length and guidelines set for the fashion review.
Step
15
If necessary, rewrite and finalize the review before submitting it to the appropriate publication.
Tips & Warnings
Review the entire red carpet "look", not just the individual clothing.
Include both stars that are usually fashion icons as well as those that traditionally miss the mark.
Record as many pre- and post-fashion wrap-up shows as possible for both current and future fashion reviews.
Make certain that you have uninterrupted time for watching the red carpet event.
Make either hand or computer notes to go along with recordings.
Include any unusual or unexpected trends like different colors or cuts in the review.
Quote or refer to fashion experts for detailed trend setting information.
Develop your review in the style and manner used by the publication for which you are doing the review.
Never review a red carpet event without doing extensive research on current fashion trends.
Do not count on a recording of the red carpet event as the only source for fashion review notes.
Do not assume you know more than the fashion experts and keep your comments related to fashion as outlined by them.
Avoid being insulting with regard to any star's fashion look; sticking instead to facts and information.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2175276_review-red-carpet-fashion.html
