Second Life Black Friday Sales

November 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

It’s after Thanksgiving and after using the time to stuff your face, now you’re looking for presents to stuff under your Christmas Tree. That is what Black Friday is all about and just like real life everyone in Second Life is looking for that perfect Christmas Gift to give to their SL family members.

There isn’t any surprise that there are huge Black Friday Sales all over, the Grid, and here are a few that we found:

Virtually Linked’s TheLondonSims 

NY Couture 

The Penalty Spot

Maya Angels London

Other Places in Second Life 

Studio Nails 

Grumbles

Gizza 

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London Week – Take a Stroll Down High Street London pt.2

March 27, 2011 by Leave a comment

What can I say, I’m swedish, so when I saw the sign saying Så Roligt I just had to walk in there. It was not what I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise.

This store sells sexy clothes to a reasonable price, ranging from 100-300L$ for a complete outfit.  I asked Rolig Loon, the owner and creator, about the shop and her involvement with London.

What is the history behind the name?

Rolig Loon

 

It’s a play on my own name.  In Swedish, “rolig” means “funny,” as in a funny story.  In Danish or Norwegian the same word means “calm.”  I’d be happy if I could live up to either of those descriptions, so it seemed right to try for the same feel in my shop.  The play on words?  “Sa roligt!” means “Such fun!”

What has been your main inspiration?

The challenge of creating things that I’d be pleased to wear myself, and the satisfaction of finding that other people like them too.  I design clothes that ought to appeal to professional women, the kind of clothes that help you look attractive without making the clothing the center of attention.   Even as I create negligees, I am inspired by the challenge of using a fabric or the cut of a bodice to augment the wearer’s own personality, not letting the garment be the showpiece.  I prefer dresses myself and I like interesting, colorful prints, so I’m often inspired by finding a pleasing fabric.

Do you have anything aimed at new residents in your store?

Not specifically, but I really don’t think of newcomers as different from long-time residents.  I price all my clothing in a range that ought to fit anyone’s pocketbook, and I design for an average figure so most things should fit with a minimum of adjustment.  I will be most pleased if a dress from Sa Roligt! is one of your first purchases in SL and is still a favorite a year later or more.

SLURL to Så Roligt

A taste of Så Roligt’s clothes:

Another store on High Street is Fenwitch & CO, one of Rob Fenwitch several stores. This store sells gadgets for stores, offices and such for a really low price. I ran into Mr. Fenwitch himself while taking a stroll, he’s often seen wandering around London, so I asked him a few questions.

Why did you chose London for your stores?

Rob Fenwitch

 

I was a resident in London before and was asked to stock and run two freebie shops for the estate. Later I was asked to open two more; one in Hyde Park and later in Knightsbridge. By this time I was living in and working for VL London so it seemed natural to open shops here once I had started to make things.

What has been your main inspiration?

The things I sell in my shops are things I originally made for my own use. I opened the firework reseller store in Kensington because I needed some fireworks and there wasn’t a shop in London that sold them.

Are these London stores the only stores you have?

I have one other branch of Fenwitch & Co. in a SIM which I share with friends.

Do you have anything aimed at new residents in your store?

The freebies shops are entirely aimed at new residents. In particular, I noticed that mens clothing was quite rarely found in freebies stores so I made a point of stocking those.

What does the future for the Fenwitch stores look like?

Alas, the magic 8 ball works no better in Second Life than it does in Real LIfe.

Article by: Morphman

Photos by: Morphman

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London Week: Take A Stroll Down VL’s High Street.

March 26, 2011 by 1 Comment

Virtual London’s high street, like the real high streets of London, is filled to the brim with glamorous shops from clothing to art gallaries. Like real London VL’s stores aims at everyone, from those who have different tastes and styles, with stores that are affordable to those that are unbelievable exspensive.

In Corpore was created by young designer Sara Zuta, her amazing causal and formal wear (for both men and women) are  affordable at a price range of 60L$-200L$, great for a newbie who has just come into some fresh Linden Dollars. The Torch SLG  got an exclusive interview with one of London’s leading designers:

How did In Corpore come into existence?

Sara Zutra

Well .. it was no accident … one day, as always, I was having fun in SL, and received an invitation for a lecture on creating clothes. As I am always open to learn, I went to that class, and I was excited about the possibilities to express my tastes in that I use every day in real life. Shortly after I wanted to show my creations in  a store and so, my first and dearest came up shop in SL … at Mayfair, London.

What are the basic aims of In Corpore?

Show the people behind SL, which I think in terms about clothes, which, to me, has a sense of good taste, an opportunity to show to friends and other people in SL what I can do.

How did you store get involved with the London Sim?

I can not remember the exact date, but it was some time ago … It was not hard to choose, since London (at RL)  is one of the places in the world who appreciate the most. And yes London is very well constructed, showing many similarities with the RL London and with the same atmosphere.

How does In Corpore  contribute to the newbie population of SL?

In Corpore is always available to help new people coming into the SL. And especially my self. One of my biggest concerns is to help the newbies ,so they feel comfortable in SL and to keep in mind that the key is fun . If you visit my shop, my cat (Acacio) will show that there is for a small preview of the possibilities that SL offers for fun.

If you have a newbie collection, can you tell us a bit more about your newbie collection?

My collection is made ​​to suit all tastes. Some of my clothes are made ​​for simple newbie use. The more complicated (for use) are accompanied by the most detailed instructions available. And I’m always open to help using my creations.

Do you have any up coming offers for newbies?

My offerings are for newbies quality, irresistibly attractive prices and, more importantly, show that Second Life is a world where all possibilities are possible. Even improve their English;)))) And here is the invitation for me to make a visit to my store in London Sim .. and make a leisurely stroll through London at SL;)

A taste of In Corpore:

Newbie Friendly: 8 out 10 (Fantastic clothes easy to find, gives to the landmark with to the main store, prices are affordable)

Clothes: 7 out of 10 (Great range of clothing for women, but only three choices for men, still very well made)

Over all experience: 8 out of 10 (The main store is very welcoming, the music is smooth and relaxing, the cat Acacio follows you around while you shop, which is fun)

Take A Stroll Down the High Street to In Corpore

From affordable quality clothes, to stores of expensive high fashion Virtual London’s high is available to everyone. K-Code is another London Resident that the Torch SLG has come across before. In late February K-Code stunned the run ways of Virtual London Fashion Week. Designer Kara Derseler met with the Torch SLG for a short interview to tell us a bit more about her fabulous clothing line.

Tell us a bit about yourself and how K-Code come into existence?

Kara Dresler


I started K-CODE as a project to escape tha daily stress. But this is not an easy business at all, it involves a lot of work so … LOL … my stress is still there :) ) But, on the other hand, I really enjoy doing this :) As for myself, I am working computer graphics in real life as well. Unfortunately, I don’t have as much time as I would like to take care of my SL business but I try to do as much as I can with the little time left from RL

What kinda for clothes does K-Code produce?

I make mostly casual or cocktail clothes right now. But, in the future, I would really like to extend the range of products if the time will allow me.When I started this project my first aim was to make clothes that I would like to wear. … LOL… in SL or RL alike. But I haven’t covered all that yet

How did you store get involved with the London Sims?


When I started my business I was looking for good places to rent stores and, of course, I found the London sims which was and is a great place for business. I like very much the architecture here. It gives you the feeling of being in real London and  there are a lot of different kinds of spaces to rent in order to satisfy any kind of demands the tenants might have. And the London team is so great!! The people envolved in this team are always very kind and reliable. They are doing a great job here ! :)  So, I am very happy to be a part of London This city is very lively, there are always exciting events and parties going on here so it is definitely a great place to be a part of!  Are you clothes affordable to newbies? Depends on what the newbie would like to wear or would like to spend inworld. I am aware that a lot of newbies are looking for freebies. For a while, at least. Until they sort out what they would like to do with their virtual existence. Well, there are not freebies in my mainstore yet but I always take part at hunts other discounting events with my satellite stores.

Is K-Code taking part in any events or does K-code have any new offers coming out?
I will soon take part as an event that is very close to my heart and that is Project FUR Japan for helping the animals that suffer after the earthquake in Japan. I don’t know yet where this event will take place but we will find out this very soon.Of course new releases are and will be available in the mainstore soon. And in the most of my satellite stores as well.

A taste of K-Code:

Newbie Friendly: 8 out of 10

Clothes: 9 out of 10 (Clothes are well made tailor to fit all shapes and sizes, but makes a HUGE dent in your pocket, if you’re a woman.)

Overall Experience: 8 out of 10

Take a Stroll Down the High Street to K-Code

The City London gives you everything you ever wanted, from amazing museums to places to shops and to live. In SL, Virtual London does the same, giving the residents the real of London without having to get out of their seats.

Izzie Morgan

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London Week – NRRA, Car Crazy

March 26, 2011 by Leave a comment

Meet Nina Roar, an exceptional woman who went from a life as a housewife straight to the high-octane life of racing cars. And she doesn’t stop there, she builds them too. And she owns several teams, and a track.

Meet her company, Nina Roar Racing Association, NRRA for short.

So Nina Tell us a bit about who you are and what you do here in Second Life.

My company is called NRRA. NRRA is the parent company to many smaller ones, it’s about 700 members in all. The company is almost 2 years old at this point, I have been in sl almost 5 years now

Tell us about the event here in Hyde Park.

The event here at the park was a chance for my customers to compete against each other outside of racing. Each car in the show was a custom job,so they were competing against each other in that way.

I chose 2 judges from one of the parties here to judge the best painted and themed car. The prize was 10,000 L$.

It was also a chance to work with London, it was a very pleasant experience

Was this your first event in London?

Yes it was but i look forward to having more. I’m sure Jessii will come up with something lol

How do you feel about the things you have achieved and the fact that you were able to bring your passion into second life?

Honestly I feel it’s just the tip of the iceberg. I have so many plans for sl! I plan to bring struggling companies into the NRRA and guide them to where I feel they should be. I have a great staff that understands my goals. I am a minority company and I see a lot of companies trying to make it, but all end up as a club of some type. I saw the football stadiums, as grand as they are, end up with a dance floor in center field. People have the goals but not the guidance to achieve them. I feel we can help.

Point being: if you set out to own a team or a mall, then stay with that dream. Do not end up as a club because you feel you have to have instant traffic.

Do you promote newbie friendliness or do your company offer anything to the newcomers of Second Life?

As far as helping, I do what I can as an owner, but my teams are always reaching out and helping newcomers get adjusted to sl. We offer a lifestyle that a lot of people would love to live, making money as a pro driver. A new person can go from not knowing anything at all about sl, join one of my race teams, be trained in an hour and in 2 hours be racing for 100 usd pot. It’s unique in sl that you have an owner and staff such as we have.

I put 200 usd per week back into my race pots so that every driver has a chance to make a living as a driver. My goal is for the drivers not have to do any type of side work.

Do you have any other events planned?

Well no car shows planned as of yet but we have racing events daily, 2 per day. We also have events that span over a 16 week period. Those are very good for the drivers.

We have a televised event, NNROC, that we do every Thursday, on VWN1.

We also have once per month our Whale event. That’s a 5000L$ buy in. Drivers can pay in or find a sponsor, but the pot if you win is 500 usd. I’m not the only drag track in sl, and this gets touchy, but when I 1st got into this, not the building or the company but when i 1st started to frequent tracks I would experience racism. I would be the only female as well as the only african american. Voice in sl was new and i would hear a lot of things being said, so when i opened my track I knew that my 1st most important goal was to provide an atmosphere where everyone felt appreciated.

It’s all about racing when u step on the track, anything that might slow your times you remove. If an earring slows me by 0,01, I remove it. That small millisec can cause me to lose. It takes some getting use to but we have a lot of scripts and timers and they must be accurate so we have to work around them

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London Week: Jobs in SL; DJ

March 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

We have a double feature for you today. Not one, but two  profiles on DJing in London. Eva Adored and Kyle Enimo is London’s two top DJ’s and they’re more than happy to share what they know.

Eva Adored

DJ Eva Adored

Job Title: DJ
Rezday : March 8
How long have you been in Second Life Eva?

I just survived my first year of SL.
What is your job? How long have you been doing it?

I’m a DJ, I’ve been doing it for about seven months now.

A little back ground of you place of work? How long have you been doing it for?
I’ve been DJing in London for seven months. I mostly work at Club Capital in Mayfair, but I have also worked at 5th Ave in Knightsbridge and also at the former Rendezvous club in Kensington. At Capital we mostly play Top 40’s, and in addition to great tunes, the Lead Host (the amazing Wendlyn Portillo) and I like to give our guests a real show, we aim to entertain.

How did you get into that field of work?

Several months ago I was the manager of Rendezvous in Kensington and one night a DJ had to cancel due to some real life issues. It was a bit late in the day to look for a new one, so I decided to give it a try. I was quickly trained by two other amazing DJs, Stavros Jolbey and Thom Macbain (also a London DJ). After my first set I never looked back.
Do you need any specific requirements to do what you do?

Other than software, stream and a massive music collection, the next tool of the trade is personality. If you can engage with the listeners then you’re doing your job. Not all DJs can voice, but I prefer to. I think it helps the listeners to connect more with both the music and the environment in the club, which at Capital is extremely lively.
Do you have a regular salary? If so how much is that?

I am paid a salary, but that is confidential information between myself and my employer.

Do you have any tips or words of wisdom to give newbies who are interested in becoming a part of Sl’s DJing and Music Industry?

Yes, go for it! If you hear a DJ whose style you like in particular, and I don’t mean music, then send them an IM or notecard. Most of the DJs I know are very friendly people and happy to help anyone interested get started.

Kyle Enimo

Name: Kyle Enimo

Job: DJ at the clubs around London, mostly Club Capital

How long have you been in Second Life Kyle?

Since 2006, that’s how long? 5 years…

What is your job? How long have you been doing it?

I am a dj and have been doing it for the past four years

Can you give a little background about Capital and your work there?

Capital is a london based club and all djs are different.

When in London I change up my style. Like i was actually in a europe club. I change with my surroundings.
Capital is different in that the people are always there for a good time, not just contests.
I play trance and club music. I make my own club mixes, mainly of todays top 40

How did you get into DJing?

I love music. I love all music whether its rock, oldies, jazz, blues, classical, pop, hiphop and you can guess from that
I can mix and blend to my atmosphere
Djing is like performing, it’s an art and it takes a person who loves music, can do what people want and pelase a crowd
So i jumped on and started djing at clubs with no traffic and horrible tips, then other club owners saw my potential and then from there it grew to weddings and special events

Do you need any specific requirements to do what you do?

You need ability to get music
You need software like Fruity Loops to make your own mixes, which is what i use and you need good software like Sam Broadcaster and you need to be able to use voice and take requests

Do you have a regular salary? If so how much is that?

At london sims I make 600 a gig, in some clubs i make 250 a gig
I make anywhere from 1000-5000

Do you have any tips or words of wisdom to give newbies who are interested in becoming a part of Sl’s growing music industry?

If you love music and have a passion for it and like being the center of the crowd, dj.
When you’re the dj you control that crowd, your job is higher than a host, because your voice hosting pretty much.
It’s a good job, but don’t do it if you don’t enjoy it.
I see djs everyday, I’ve made requests and took them like 30 mins to get a track on and I was the only on requesting and sometimes I get we don’t take requests.
Me,  it takes me bout 40 secs to get a request in que. I can have 5 requests lined up in a row in about one and a half minute, but lots of djing means a big library of music.

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Friday night hangout – Club or pub?

March 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

This week has been stressful at the Torch, and I want to relax. It’s friday, and what better place to go to relax than a pub or maybe a club? But what to choose?

At the end of the very same street as the office, a stonethrow from Speakers Corner lies Coach & Horses, a small corner pub with a huge heart. As all clubs and pubs in VL, this one is owned by Virtual-Linked, LLC and in extension by Debs Regent, and the exterior is an exact copy of the RL Coach & Horses of Poland Street in RL London.

They have events every day between 1.30-3.30pm SLT, with a new DJ and a new theme every day. When I was there the other night, I ran into Mia Deluca, the manager of Coach & Horses Pub, who was busy DJing, training one of their new hosts, managing the contest and giving us all a great time. Even through all of this, she managed to answer the questions I threw at her :)

Why does London make for a good place to have a pub?

 

Mia Deluca

well being I am from the US, I not sure I best to answer that….But I would say because London has pubs…This one is designed after one (Have seen RL pics of outside)

 

What have been the main inspiration with the design?

well I was manager at another london pub that merged with C&H and the other manager (aarons) didnt like some of the decor and look, so between the two of us, we merged the two pubs and found colors we liked..some of the design itself is really the infrastructure person and not managers. making the decisions

Is this the only place in london you manage?

Yes  (this venue is owned by london sims, so aarons and I co-manage it)

Do you have anything aimed at new residents in your pub?

we do get a lot of new residents being so close to the hub…but dont have anything specific for newer residents other than some staff who have been on SL for a while (me 4+ years, one of my DJs 6+ years for examples) and are always glad to help out if and when we can with questions

What does the future for Coach & Horses look like?

We are always looking to expand what we already do here. We hope the future involves more shifts (currently open hours with a DJ are 1:30-3:30p slt) and as we grow with regulars, future looks like a great place to continue coming to again and again

However, it’s not every day you want to wind down in a pub, sometimes you want to get pumped up and party hard at a club. My favourite spot in VL for clubbing is Retro Grade. If you ever feel like stepping through the time portal and do the time warp again, Retro Grade is for you. It’s hard to see if their inspiration is 50′s, 60′s, 70′s or 80′s, it’s a mix of everything.

I got a hold of Croft Atolia, the manager of Retro Grade, and this is what he had to say about it:

How did Retrograde come into existence?

it was originally the A-List and then  late last year we had a shake up and we decided we would become an oldies themed venue. so in february we decided on changing the name to Retrograde to reflect the music and style which we offer.

What has your inspiration been?

i grew up listening to the 60′s and 70′s so it has basically shaped my life. and of course lived through the 80′s and 90′s too. which covers 90% of the music we play. from 60′s to 90′s

How long did it take before the club took off?

generall straight away as we were  known well enough as the A-List beforehand

Crofty Atolia

Do you have anything to offer new residents?

yes sunday is designated as a noobie welcome.  a place  to come and listen to some music and get to know a few people and maybe make new friends on SL

How does the future for Retrograde look?

think it is looking good. there always seems to be new people who we have never met coming into the club and some of them go on to become regulars


 

 

 

 

 

Article by: Morphman

Photos by: Morphman

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London Week: A Prim That Became A City

March 24, 2011 by Leave a comment

City of London, one of the many great cities of the world, home of the Royal Family, Big Ben, the Tate Museum and home to the 2012 Olympics. Many of you haven’t been there before, and some of your have.

In 2006 Debs Regent and Virtually-Linked, brought England’s capital into the virtual world of Second Life. Four sims based on Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and Mayfair London. Complete with shops, offices and clubs, virtual London, is now home to clothing stores such as K-Code, Beck & Carter and xXxtreme. It also a source that connects real life and Second Life together, by bringing businesses into this vast virtual world.

 

The Torch SLG sat down with Debs Regent, the owner of Virtually-Linked and the owner of the London Sims.

Debs explains how this real life replica hangout came to exist,  “ In 2005 my husband was ill and needed hospital treatment. We came to London from our home in Portugal for the treatment and stayed in a hotel in Knightsbridge while my husband was recuperating. It was a very emotional time for me so when my best friend in real life, Fiona May of SL, came to me with the idea of Second Life I gave it a try.”

 

Debs Regent

“I came into SL to stay in touch with her and have fun together and soon we wanted to have a London. That was when I started with Knightsbridge. I really wanted to have a copy of where my life turned around for the better. As much a Fiona wanted to help she couldn’t because of her other SL commitments, so I was left on my own, it was hard but I was very determined. If I started something I really wanted to see it through, and I did.”

 

With virtual London’s popularity increasing with every new resident that rezzes in world, Debs thought about its popularity, “Is it? I never noticed or seen it as much,” She laughed, “I love it and just work to keep it alive and going. I guess we have a lot of people coming through our doors over the years, at one point it was 5,000 a week.

She went on to inform us about what London had in store for its future, “We;re remodelling Knightsbrigde at present, making it a bit more modern, with new houses and new shops. We’re adding transport as well to get from sim to sim, transport like buses and underground (train) system and taxis. I would love to expand far into London, our gold is to have the whole of London but its too expensive. I have the original plan of 20 sims in my inventory but add that up and you will find it is hugely expensive on tier, each sim is $295 plus VAT.

The London sim stems from Debs’ very real real life company called Virtually-Linked and London accommodated some of England’s biggest names such as British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Debs gives the Torch SLG an insight into her work, “ My Responsibilities are to meet tier in SL- that is my primary objective because it is only if I can do that,that I can keep London going for everyone who wants to visit. Jessii, the Entertainment Manager for the London Sims, does an awesome job with events, and we are having a lot of fun at least here. But if anything goes wrong its ultimately I who have to sort things out and if I fail everything fails.”

Debs states that her aims are grandiose, she aims to connect virtual reality and the real world. “I confess,” Says the owner of one the biggest sims in Second Life, “ that the anonymity of SL does not interest me. Indeed my face was plastered across the TV screen, so its pretty impossible for me to hide now. I want people to use platforms like second life, but be able to go to places they dream of going to. London here can be a ‘warm up’ to a holiday in the capital in real life, it is unique, that is my dream, for people wherever they are in the world, to be able to enjoy London (and other locations)  as they would if they were really there.

 

Izzie Morgan

 

 

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It’s LONDON WEEK! No…It’s SPRING BREAK IN LONDON!

March 22, 2011 by 4 Comments

It’s London Week here at the Torch SLG, and we are looking at everything that Second Life’s Virtual London England has to offer. Not only it is London Week but it’s also Spring Break, and from the March 21th 2011, there are events  taking place in the London sim, Hyde Park.

With awesome music from the DJs of London  to fabulous shops along the London High Street, this is one  spring break you don’t want to miss! Schedule below!

Music Events:

Monday, Coach & Horses Hits Hyde Park

Tuesday, March 22, 2011:

2pm to 4pm slt-DJ Tag

4pm to 6pm slt-DJ Crysis

6pm to 8pm slt-DJ Tag

Wednesday, March 23, 2011:

2pm to 4pm slt-DJ Anakin

4pm to 6pm slt-DJ Sufi

6pm to 8pm slt-DJ Kyle
Thursday, March 24, 2011:

2pm to 4pm slt-DJ BigJ

4pm to 6pm slt-DJ Crysis

6pm to 8pm slt-DJ Thom

8pm to 10pm slt-DJ Zang
Friday, March 25, 2011:

10am to 12pm slt-DJ Eva

12pm to 2pm slt-DJ Sweetdizzy

6pm to 8pm slt-DJ Song

8pm to 10pm slt-DJ Appletinny
Saturday, March 25, 2011:

10am to 12pm slt-DJ Thom

12pm to 2pm slt-DJ Sweetdizzy

2pm to 330pm slt-DJ Jester

4pm to 6pm slt-OEW Wrestling

After Wrestling to 8pm slt-DJ Song

8pm to 10pm slt-DJ Pagan

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London Fashion Week in SL – A story in pictures; Day 5, the grand finale

February 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

We were back on the last day of the Virtual London Fashion Week and were treated to 4 shows this evening. We’ve got lots of pictures and juicy interviews for you today.

Because of technical issues, the last show of the 4th day was postponed to today.

DJ Eva Adored

All the models looked great in the designs and with the jazzy spinner Eva Adored’s music it was a perfect start of the evening.

Izzie Morgan catch up with the event’s DJ Eva Adored, in a brief interview, the glamour musical woman of the hour stated, ” This was my second fashion week to dj for and it’s a fun experience.  I enjoyed djing for the fashion shows, especially as they requested jazz. It really is no different to me. The client commissions you to play something specific and you do your job. I love my music and value any opportunity to share it.”

First out was Estravaganza, made by Estralia Guisse. As I watched the show I couldn’t help but notice here there, at the front of the catwalk, watching the show with great joy, so I walked up to her and asked if I could have an interview. This nice italian woman happily agreed and this is what she had to say:

Estralia Guisse

How did you feel about seeing your collection modelled on stage?

For me it was a thrill. Before I became a designer, I was a model.I know a good show when I see one.
To see the models wear my designs were a great pleasure.
How do you think the whole event went?

I’m sorry for the lag issues last night and earlier today. (ed. note: The sim was too laggy to showcase anything and the event had to be postponed and finally relocated) But that’s things that happens in SL :) ))

Do you have anything in your store aimed towards newcomers?

In my store there is two full outfits and a costume. I also often present my clothes. I think helping a newbie is helping all of us.

What has been your main inspiration for your designs?

These clothes are made by me and Traveler, he was already a creator of a popular brand of mens clothes. He and I have created every piece of clothing with love, given them all the name of a song, because we think fashion and music makes a great pairing.

(Ed. Note; Estrelia is italian and we communicated via translators, the answers have been modified for easier reading)

Here are the designs Estravaganza had to showcase:

Next up on the stage was Sonia, luxurious fashion made by Sonia28 Jie.

With a constant smile on her face she watched the show while she answered some of our questions.

How do you feel about seeing your collection on stage?

Sonia herself

Makes me feel proud actually. It is always nice to see other people’s reaction to what i create.

What do you think about this whole event?

I consider it a successful one, the models were very professional the setting was great and a plus lots of people seem to be enjoying the show.

Does your store have anything special for newbies, as freebies, dollarbies or something like that?

Yes I have few freebies for all residents freebies for group members of son!a and freebies almost every month given away.

What was your main inspiration when designing these clothes?

It was a pre spring collection so i wanted to present flowy styles with bright and soft colors.

You can see Sonia’s wonderful creations for yourself here:

Jenni Eros designs were next up when her store Afrodite showcased these amorous designs. A nervous Jenni answered some questions once her nerves settled after the show.

How do you feel when you see your designs on stage like this?

Jenni Eros

Nervous, proud, kinda like a roller coaster of mixed emotions…sometimes I see errors in the clothes even lol

What did you think of the whole event?

Oh I love it actually, I use to model so love fashion shows, I think its a fun event

Since we’re aimed towards newbies, do you have any bargains, freebies or other things in your store aimed toward the new residents?

I have tons of freebies i just put out 28 free outfits and another 30 or so for 1L yesterday

What has your main inspiration been?

Oh that is hard….

I think it would be NY fashion desingers mostly…..i go and view their shows and gain inspiration there usually

rl new york fashion

Afrodites sexy designs:

The grand finale of VLFW was Azoury, where a once tired audience became wide-eyed by Mayhem Seetan’s fabulous designs. Even Opium’s own general manager, Federica went on stage this time.

Mayhem

In an interview, this is what Mayhem had to say about the event, the show and her store:

How do you feel about seeing your collection on stage?

I ‘m very happy and really glad to see my collection paraded on stage with very beautiful  and professional models !!

What do you think about this whole event?

It’s really nice to do events like this . This allows  regroup and make known some talented designers and especially with a modeling professional agency (Opium Fashion Agency) .

Does your store have anything special for newbies, as freebies, dollarbies or something like that?

The gift for the AZOURY group that changes every month , often complete outfits (clothes and shoes) .

What was your main inspiration when designing these clothes?

From everywhere, things seen in catalogs, blogs, television for example, daily life … You just , open your eyes :) )

These were the awe-striking designs from Azoury:

Article and photos by: Morphman

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London Fashion Week in SL: A Story in Pictures – Day 3

February 26, 2011 by Leave a comment

Another day and two more virtual designers take the catwalk  at SL London Fashion Week, this time ’round it was the turn of Queen of Casual Indyra Seigo from Indyra Originals  and Cyber sisters Syane & Systi Cisse with their  Avant Garde clothing line [sYs].

The day started with a Street Party at Club Capital dancing away to the bumping beats of DJ Eva Adored, the event was hosted by Club Capital and London’s Owner Jessii Warrhol.
Then it was off to the show which was filled with awesome music of  DJ Kyle Enimo and hosted by the amazing Manager of Opium Gen Federica Galtier. First up Indyra Originals:

The clothes themselves were once again modelled the beautiful  Top Models of Opium Gen Model Agency. They carry each piece of clothing with grace and attitude.

After the show The Torch catch up with audience member Abbie Doghouse, A Fly Girls Manager, who happily shared

Abby herself

DJ Kyle

her opinion on Indyra Originals: “ I thought the show was beautiful! This was my first fashion show and I enjoyed it so much! So many beautiful clothing, shoes, hair, accsories, ect.”

Next to cross our path was the DJ Kyle Enimo, who told us of his excitement of being part of such a huge event: “I love it, something new and exciting, I usually do weddings  and services in SL.  I’ll be DJing for all the events but two on Saturday morning. Like real life, You want something in SL you have to earn it.”

After walking around Kensington High street and visiting several of their stores ( and even buying an outfit or two). We headed over Hyde Park to get check the [sYs] Fashion show.  Once again the Opium Gen Top Models dances across the stage to the rocking beats (To DJ Kyle of Course)  in amazing cyber and futuristic outfits, that would make future steampunk enthusiast Jules Verne jealous.  This was the very definition of high fashion with amazing designs in a glamorous and mind blowing collection.

Don’t believe us? We let the pictures do the talking for [sYs]:

Another show finished and as day came to a clothes Torch was able to get an interview with the amazing cyber sisters.

Is this your first time at LFW?

Systi Cisse: Yeah, Izzie.

How you feel about seeing your clothes modelled on the catwalk?

Syane Cisse: We’re always honored when we ‘re seeing great and famous models wearing our outfits.

Systi Cisse: yes, it’s always a real honnor for us.

How did you think it went?

Syane Cisse: Beautifull !! The models, the organisation …

Systi Cisse: A good tempo…

Syane Cisse: We loved how they have stylised our creations.

(A Opium Model pointed out that SL was finally behaving itself that way, which rarely ever happens)

Tell me a little bit about your collection?

Systi Cisse: We mixed   a lot of inspirations.

Syane Cisse: Hmmmm we’ve a lot of inspirations : ethnic, temporaly , ……

Systi Cisse: Cyber culture and fashion.

Syane Cisse: And we think that the future is now, and why the future don’t be sexy and glamour ^^

Systi Cisse: We love Jodorowsky, Moebius, and Galiano, Gaultier, and others.

The Torch SL is aimed at Newbies, we’re trying to get the best experience for them in SL and that includes giving them access to the best clothes, Does [sYs] have any Freebie offers or bargains that could be aimed at Newbies?

Systi Cisse: Yes of course!

Syane Cisse: Yes skins , shirt , jetpack, make up …. tatoo…all is on our Mainstore :)

Morphman got the hold of another member of the audience, a priest by the name of Father Godde. They started talking a bit:

What did you think of the show in general?

Father Godde: I found the creations much more interesting than I thought I would

The outfits would crossover well in RL

Is this your first fashion show?

Father Godde: Yes in SL

Why did you select this show as your first?

Father Godde: I fell upon it by accident if I am honest

I was just passing

Well that is day two finished, Roll on Day Three!

Izzie Morgan

Images by: Morphman the Clown.

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