Publisher Words by Thereaver Barrymore
Our fashion editorial is filled with delightful looks prepared by fashion lovers for fashion lovers. By the way, some of
Before starting this editorial, I want to thank everyone for
those lovers were part of the Second Life Fashion Experts.
the fantastic love and great reception that our first edition
Isn´t this amazing ?!
received! Surely those good feelings will motivate us to continue on to do the best job for you.
Vick Spitteler has handpicked some blogs that you should know in our section, Blogsphere. Silton Mindes explores
September was the month of fashion in Second Life. Some
every detail on the cute Zigana Sim in search of the best
members of the Tropicalia Bazaar participated in the
horizon.
fashion shows at the fantastic Modavia Fashion Week 2011. Also in September, Linden Lab held a chat between
I selected some of the best photos published in the
professionals, bloggers and residents about fashion in their
Tropicalia Bazaar group, and you can see them in That
official forum and blog, the Second Life Fashion Experts.
Tropicalia Feeling. Don´t forget to visit the bazaar, buy
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the items, make beautiful photos and post them to the group. Your picture may appear here in the next edition!
Welcome to the second edition of Tropicalia Magazine. Happy reading!
Thereaver Barrymore The Tropicalia Magazine Publisher thereaver.barrymore@gmail.com
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Fashion Moves Us
income. Of course, some creators have more “staying power” than others, yet many have turned creativity into
Second Life may not have been the great success many
profit because there will always be room for quality and
predicted in mid-2006 and 2007, and this is not the main
professionalism.
subject in this article, but yet, it still is large and has significant numbers. The approximately one million
We have seen many evolutions in the world of fashion in
residents around the Second Life world buy the equivalent
Second Life since the introduction of sculpts, which
of an average of ten million U.S. dollars in Linden dollars
allowed designers greater freedom and creativity, to the
per month according to data released by Linden Lab a few
recent introduction of mesh which is beginning to be
days ago. The vast majority of residents are driven by
explored by many designers of clothing and accessories.
people eager to consume, and within that universe of bids submitted, much of it is directed at products to improve
In the world of fashion in Second Life, being a good
the appearance of avatars, i.e. fashion. That's why fashion
designer and producing quality items are usually enough.
moves us.
But now it seems that many of the management rules applied to real companies are being used in Second Life.
In mid-2003, a North American created an account in
That is why the big brands in Second Life have on their staff
Second Life: Nephilaine Protagonist is the name of her
professionals who are responsible for marketing. These
avatar and she was one of the pioneers in the new world made of pixels. When she created her brand of clothes for fun, Pixeldolls, she barely had any idea of the proportion that the game would take. Nephilaine Protagonist earned around ten thousand dollars per day selling her creations in Second Life and was the protagonist of the documentary Ideal Life, produced in 2005, and shown in several countries, including Brazil. Pixeldolls still exists, but has lost market. The competition that was nonexistent at the time of Pixeldolls peak became larger and larger, and today, there are thousands of stores offering millions of products.
Currently, even with more modest numbers, a multitude of creators still use Second Life as their major source of
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Nephilaine Protagonist
Nephilaine Protagonist
professionals have the task of identifying opportunities, whether through partnerships, participation in events, fairs, discount stores, fashion shows, to coordinating what is disclosed in fashion blogs and creating groups of bloggers where their company’s items are offered for review. The disclosure of these brands is intense through groups and advertising in fashion magazines and blogs. To be remembered, it must be seen.
Recently, a new wave of fashion blogs in Second Life has emerged and many of them are really well produced and receive many visits. For these residents, creating and maintaining a blog is a fun hobby. The best and most visited blogs are known to divulge their favorite brands, helping to move the fashion market.
There are always great events going on in fashion, but certainly one of the biggest was held last month: the Modavia Fashion Week (MFW). Several renowned brands had exclusive creations and releases in a week devoted entirely to fashion. The event was a great success and generated traffic in the order of 50 thousand visitors! The Modavia Fashion Week is an annual fashion event sponsored by Modavia Productions led by Poptart Lilliehook. This year there were 50 participating brands and among them were Azoury, Giereh and Indyra Originals who currently offers its products at discounted prices in The Tropicalia Bazaar. Giereh Thorr, Giereh designer, believes that participating in an event of this level is very important for retailers who have not yet fallen into grace with the public. He says he is flattered to have his work recognized and to have been invited to share the catwalk with brands so special and with such talented designers. Indyra Seigo, the talented designer of Indyra Co, lent to MFW elegance with sophisticated hats and accessories, all the result of impeccable design. Azoury currently bets on mesh shoes.
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[GIEREH] Nazara Poncho / Orange.
Also in September, Linden held a chat between experts, bloggers and residents about fashion in their official forum and blog, Second Life Fashion Experts. The Tropicalia Magazine was well represented by Thereaver Barrymore, Vick Spitteler, Lotus Mastroianni and Laylinha Tomsen. We shared ideas and posts with Iris Ophelia, Felicity Blumenthal, Frolic Mills, SAYS Scarborough, Whimsy Winx, Harper Beresford, Poptart Lillehook, Casja Lilliehook, Gidge Urizar, Strawberry Singh, Lily Karlsba Ponino Oh. The fourday event featured many fashion topics. Issues such as working with and using mesh to discussions on the prominent shops were all part of the forum. Each participant wrote a post that was featured on the official SL blog.
For some, fashion might seem to be superficial and without much importance. But, in Second Life, it is the basis of the economy where only those that have talent, integrity and professionalism can survive.
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Skin Aiko smokey dark by Lara Hurley Skin Hair Jordan - browns - coffee by TRUTH HAIR Shirt XL Tank Top - Leopard - grey by C. Smit Pants Ripped jeans-Star dust by A.M.K.R Shoes IXkin Champagne-Duo by Maitreya Necklace Wenche necklaces *v1* black by /artilleri/ Bracelets (right) Bracelet F*** ME by ~Pepper~ Bracelets (left) SINRA2 BRACELET SET/SAMURAI BLACK by [MANDALA] Piercing Macro Piercing Unisex by .Pekka. Tattoos Flower Sleves by .Pekka.
Model & Photographer: Laylinha Tomsen
Model & Photographer: Laylinha Tomsen
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Skin Zuri 2 DarkTan by [CheerNo FEMME] Hair ladonna - dark browns - oak by Analog Dog Shirt Anywhere Tank Light Grey by SUICIDAL UNBORN Skirt 2nd Moon - Black by Sweetest Goodbye Shoes Flip-Flops Eclipse by Maitreya Bracelets lily bangle (white) by (CREAMSHOP) Earrings Dalila by (NHA!) Tattoo Blossom Passion by .Pekka.
Skin: :Curio: Acorn-Chic-Mode (Light - frex) Hair: [LeLutka]-MELK hair/Dark Blonde (Blonde fun) Make up: -SORRY.ASIA- Drama.Eyes (black red) Eyelashes: *REDGRAVE* - Eyelashes -31- ExtraLong Eyes: [NSD] - Ultra Eyes Hazel/Light Nails: Mstyle - Perfect Long Nails - Elegant Colors Earrings/Necklace: Deity - 2 Color 3 Bracelets: Dark Mouse - part of Crystal Stone Bangles & Earrings (edited color) Shirt: Indyra Originals - (part of) Kato ( for MFW2011) Skirt: Osakki - (part of) DISCIPLINE. Black ( for MFW2011) Shoes: [Diktator]-POSH (BLACK) Pose by Di's Opera Taken at Risk City
Model & Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni
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Models: Lotus Mastroianni & Domenico Felicci Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni
Lotus Skin: the body co. - Orchid (04 Medium) Hair: >TRUTH< - Magenta - dark blondesm (sand) Makeup+Eyelashes: ~Tableau Vivant~ Light&Shadows~ Kandinsky Piercing: [twee.] - Liska Piercing Nails: Shiloh Jun - NAILS & RINGS Entrelas Belt: <-Puncture-> - Zodiac Belly Chain - Virgo Scarf: Mimikri - Kay Scarf plain Coat: [sYs] - CARMEN - glam outfit (black feather) Pants: Bliss Couture- (Part of) Runway Full Set - IV ( for MFW2011) Pose by Del May Dom Skin: *REDGRAVE* - [03] Tan Skin --David Eyes: [CheerNo] - Eyes.Intense Blue Shirt: Polo Shirt Black by ARAI Jacket: *Connors* - CASUAL JACKET RED LEATHER/ DENIM RED Shoes: *DECO* - Engineering Boots Rings: +ROZOREGALIA+ -*Gazellver*Ring&Nail Glasses: [SteinWerk] - Avelines Sunglasses Hat: .:Hermony:. - Oversized Beanie / Black Cigarette: .:Hermony:. - Ultimate Cigarette / Package Pants: ~Tableau Vivant~ Gatsby pants black Belt: .:L&B:. - S'Wear "Looped" Belt Set :Black Pose by Del May Tken at Dragonfly
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Model & Photographer: Silton Mindes
Skin: [05] Tan Skin - David by Redgrave Shape: Lucca by Art Body Store Beanie: Oversized Beanie / Khaki by Hermony Blouse: Part of Madcon by Delirium Style Pants: Sagger Denim Jeans Light Blue by Gabriel Belt: RJK2 Studded Belt Black by Sey Shoes: HighPads White by [ JP ]:dsg Glasses: [Custom Eyeware v3.3 - INTUITION by GOS Piercing: - Lure - Jet - Male by Hauss of Darcy
Model & Photographer: Silton Mindes
Skin: [05] Tan Skin - David by Redgrave Shape: Lucca by Art Body Store Outfit: BW Suit BLACK by Sartoria Shoes: Classic Loafers by Redgrave Glasses: [Custom Eyeware v3.3 - INTUITION by GOS Piercing: - Lure - Jet - Male by Hauss of Darc Cigarette: Cigarette II by FNKY!
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Shape: Lucca by Art Body Store Skin: 02b Tan Skin -Cruz by Redgrave HairBase: Express Yourself Collection - Style 8 by Plume Beard: LJ Attachment Option 1 by Plume Jacket: "Cold Contrast" Hoodie by Krova Shorts: Baggy Jeans Dark / Male by RONSEM Sapato: HighPads / Black by [ JP ]:dsg Piercing Ear: TAKAYAMA Face & Ear Piercing by Mandala Piercing Face: Agony - Razor by Haus of Darcy Glasses: FNKY! Pilot Glasses (Black) Cigarette: Ultimate Cigarette / Package by Hermony
Model & Photographer: Stu Reyes
Model & Photographer: Stu Reyes
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Shape: Lucca by Art Body Store Skin: 02b Tan Skin -Cruz by Redgrave Hair: Clarkson Hair/Noir by NSD Beard: Chin Curtain ~ Goatee B Combo by EMORTAL CONCEPTS Shirt: PATTERNED SHIRT BRITANNIA by Connors Pants: Wrangler Denims Washed by Muism Shoes: Desert Boots - Black Leather by Gos Eyes: Mirror Eyes HAZEL by Insufferable Dastard Piercing Ear: TAKAYAMA Face & Ear Piercing by Mandala Piercing Face: Agony - Razor by Haus of Darcy Glasses: Custom Sunglasses v3.2 - AVIATOR by Gos
Model & Photographer: Stu Reyes
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Model & Photographer: Thereaver Barrymore
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Skin: Jasmine Cocoa by Filthy Shape: Dora Model by Art Body Store Hair: VICTORIA Hair by Lelutka Lashes: Charm by Amacci Eyes: Mirror Eyes Gray by Insufferable Dastard Tailor: BT Tailored JK Set Black by Aoharu Skirt: Country by CHANTKARE Shoes: Hana Black Leather by Maitreya Gold Nose Ring: Nizam Nathni White by Zaara Nails: Metallic Nails in Black by Purplemoon
Model & Photographer: Thereaver Barrymore
Skin: Jasmine Cocoa by Filthy Shape: Dora Model by Art Body Store Hair: Diamonds - Onyx by Plume Lashes: Charm by Amacci Eyes: Mirror Eyes Gray by Insufferable Dastard Dress: Lady In Black by House of Fox Shoes: Hana Black Leather by Maitreya Gold
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Shape: ABS Shape Female Kin Model by Art Body Store Skin: ABS Michelle skin pale1 cleavage by Art Body Store Hair: Hair: Nina Roots - Frost by Exile Eyes: Azure by Redgrave Eyelashes: 31 - extralong by Redgrave Nail: Prim nails + ring*star* white by Love Soul Hair: Hair: Nina Roots - Frost by Exile Earrings: Lotus earrings white by Mandala Necklace: Lotus necklace white by Mandala Blouse: Izabelle light silver by Leezu Pants: wide leg pant milk by Jane (mesh) Shoes: Plain Jane Pumps white by Cool Beans Pose: Everglow Taken at World's End Garden
Model & Photographer: Vick Spitteler
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Model & Photographer: Vick Spitteler
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Shape: ABS Shape Female Kin Model by Art Body Store Skin: ABS Michelle skin pale1 cleavage by Art Body Store Eyes: Azure by Redgrave Eyelashes: 31 - extralong by Redgrave Nail: Prim nails + ring*star* white by Love Soul Hair: Valerie Frost by Exile Earrings: Seven Earrings: Burned Gold by Indyra Coat: DONNAII coat white by R.icielli Pant: RANI highwaisted tes pants by R.icielli Boots: *GF* Short lace-up boots - White by G. Field Pose: Everglow Taken at World's End Garden
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Alexiaa Allen's blog was created in 2008. Alexiaa is Italian and is passionate about fashion. Her blog is full of unbelievable looks tastefully created with delicate photos. URL: http://alexiaaallen.blogspot.com
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Luna Jubilee has had her blog since April 2007 and is one of the best known bloggers of Second Life. Besides being talented with looks and impeccable photographs, Luna tends to provide fun challenges among bloggers, such as the color defiance and the letters challenge. URL: http://lunajubilee.com
Strawberry Singh is one of the well known fashion-photographers of SL and her blog has existed since December 2007. In addition to the spectacular shots, male and female perfect looks, the blog has lots of useful information and tutorials on various subjects. URL: http://strawberrysingh.com
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Daily Holfe is fashion blogger and owner of the Daily [n] News, where she has posted beautiful looks since July 2010. URL: http://thedailynnews.blogspot.com/ (till august 2011) http://dailynholfe.com/ (since august 2011)
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Dress: Sol Flower Dress by Reale (TTB #4)
Model
& Photographer: Yumi Chiuh
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Jacket & Skirt: Shush (TTB #3)
Model
& Photographer: Elize Montpenier
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Earrings: Seven Earrings - Indyra Originals (TTB #3) Blouse: Indyra Urban - Indyra Originals (TTB #3)
Model
& Photographer: Lotus Mastroianni
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Necklace: Indyra Originals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; La Belle Epoque (TTB #4)
Model
& Photographer: Luaflor Moo
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Shape + Skin + Dress: Censored – Set Marcelle (TTB #5) Hair: Nikita Fride – Bright Hair for Halloween (TTB #5) Jewelry Set: Loordes of London – Fangten Jewelry Set (TTB #5) Pose: Everglow - The Tropicalia Bazaar 09 (TTB #5)
Model
& Photographer: Vick Spitteler