Webby Awards 2001 - Fashion and Lifestyle
Over the next few weeks we will be covering a unique collection of sites; all nominees for the 2001 Webby Award. This week let's look at nominees for the Fashion and Lifestyle categories.
SoWear
Labeled as a "fashion collective" dedicated to promoting emerging
talent in fashion. This site serves as a platform for designers, stylists,
photographers, hair and makeup artists to meet and share resources. And
comprises four main sections: the store, magazine, portfolios, and resources.
It also features original editorials created by artists on the site. Products
used in these editorials are available for purchase online in the SoWear
store.
www.sowear.com
Hint
Fashion Magazine
A second time nominee, this site is a lot like a glitzy fashion magazine
(which was probably the intention). The home page is sleek looking with
images that showcase featured designers. Links take you to pages which
fill you in on the newest designs, shows, launches and gossip. Hint also
has online portfolios of upcoming models plus streaming video footage
of recent fashion shows.
www.hintmag.com
Eluxury
Showcases and sells designer brands online. And currently features a virtual
walk-through of the John Galliano collection. His designer wear is categorised
into day wear, evening wear, sports wear, etc. An interesting feature
is the "Shop In 3D" section. Here, with a mouse-click, you can
rotate, zoom in/out or even animate products on sale.
www.eluxury.com
Celine
This beautifully designed Flash-enabled site, is home to the Celine House
of Fashion. Even if you don't ever intend to shop on this site, the fashion
show sequence in Flash is a must-see. And while each shadowy figure morphs
into a model, her clothes or accessories are displayed as larger images
on both sides of the screen.
www.celine.com
Erykah
Badu
R&B diva Erykah Badu has been variously described as deeply spiritual,
rhythmically banging, uplifting yet grounded, sensitive yet sensual. Her
personal web site is one more expression of her multifaceted personality.
Opening to a Flash-enabled montage, the site takes you through sections
that tell you more about the diva, excerpts from her personal diary, news,
and a unique fan quilt. This where her fans get to display their photos
in a 'wall of fame' kind of format.
www.erykahbadu.com
Kirna
Zabete
This charming site is an online shopping catalogue. And Flash ensures
that the user has a great shopping experience. Easy to navigate, the site
showcases an interesting range of luxury products. From flower tea to
personalised doggy tea-shirts; it's all available on Kirna Zabete.
www.kirnazabete.com
The
Knot
Another second time nominee, this is a complete online wedding planner.
From budget planning to knowing your wedding vows, this site catalogues
all you need. It even anticipates those that you wouldn't have thought
of. Would you believe bubbles in the shape of wedding cakes, teddy bears
and so on? And if you are still to plan a wedding, the site helpfully
provides an entire section on how to pop the question! And since honeymoons
are not far away, The Knot gives you the low-down on the where's and how's
of that as well.
www.theknot.com
Epicurious
Last year's award winner, and second time nominee, this is truly a gourmet's
delight. There are slide shows showing you how to shape the perfect hamburger
patty to an etiquette guide that you'd do well to make your bible. Also
on offer are restaurant reviews from eateries across Europe and America.
There's an online shopping section for speciality foods and accessories
for your culinary collection. The forum offers users the opportunity to
find like-minded dilettantes or swap recipes and views.
www.epicurious.com
ChickClick
All you teenage girls out there, don't waste another minute. Get onto
ChickClick. A refreshingly unholier than thou site, it covers a host of
modern day issues relevant to teenagers today. Be it coping with homework
stress. Or wondering if you're turning out just like your mother, ChickClick
has it all covered. The site caters to both jobless teenagers with a lot
of holiday time on their hands to young 20-something women. So for suggestions
ranging from redecorating to self esteem issues, ChickClick is a good
lazy afternoon option.
www.chickclick.com
Compiled
by Yagna Balaji
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