#Mario (Kaf)

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The first fan art of the Kasen and Friends & Challenge For Shot Characters on tumblr.

The characters being Kasen (Orange one), Pacman (The yellow), Giant pacman (The purple one with a face), Mario (The red one), Luigi (The green with a hat), Sabrina (The Pink one), Ryanne (The dark puple one), Brian (The dark blue one), Sprite (The green one with hairl), Pencil (Pretty self-explanatory) and Unknown (The black one with red eyes).

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No Borders No Race: Episode 317 | B3 - Boston Bastard Brigade

After two conventions back-to-back, King Baby Duck is ready for a normal No Borders No Race episode. Hear what The Super Mario Bros. Movie got right about the legendary video game franchise, and what makes The Dangers in My Heart one of this season's biggest surprises. Plus, our hosts shares some big news regarding his future, and it involves an island country in Asia...

PLAYLIST (with album/single links):

BABYMETAL - Mirror Mirror (from the album THE OTHER ONE)

MAISONdes (feat. Kaf & Tsumiki) - Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous (from the Noisy Room EP)

Evidence of a Struggle - Do'Oa (from the album Evidence of a Struggle) [in stores June 9]

YOASOBI - IDOL (digital single)

ALI (feat. MFS) - EL MARIACHI (from the album MUSIC WORLD)

Tim Easton - Sliver of Light (digital single)

Blue Light Bandits - Are You Ready Now (from the Sadness, Madness, Pride, & Greed EP)

Coral Moons - Winnebago (from the album Fieldcrest)

Ali McGuirk - Milk (digital single)

Eir Aoi - PHOENIX PRAYER (from the album KALEIDOSCOPE)

ELLEGARDEN - Cheesecake Factory (from the album The End of Yesterday)

The Flowers of Hell - Atmosphere (from the album Odes [Deluxe Edition])

Takao Sakuma - FROZEN MIDNIGHT (digital single)

Click here to listen!

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History of kaftans

Kaftan is one of the most flattering and alluring garments till date that offer seamless comfort along with style. Trending Kaftans have been a part of the fashion industry since 14th Century. Since then, it has continued to offer elegant style and seamless comfort. While currently it has been worn by a majority of the population on various occasions, some still need little clarification regarding what stylish benefits this garment offers. Although, the kaftan is a prevalent term in the fashion world, however, its deep insights are still unclear to some. Having the right information about the kaftan fabric, styling tips and accessorising can help you stand out from the crowd. In this blog, we break its definition down for you to understand what this garment offers and how you can bring the best out of it.

History of kaftan

Kaftans have represented royalty since the time of the Ottoman Empire. The luxurious fashion garment was prevalent across the Middle East, parts of Africa and Russia as well. During that time, Ottoman styled kaftans were made using exotic fabrics and grand embellishments depicting individuality and unique craftsmanship. Back then, kaftans were a symbol of comfort and style, although, nothing has changed since then.

 Starting at the turn of the 20th century, Kaftans slowly seeped into Western fashion over the course of several decades. Drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern and North African cultures, early 20th-century designers like Paul Poiret and Mario Fortuny began creating kaftan-like dresses and robes for women. Considered avant-garde and innovative, such garments were a far cry from the form-fitting, corseted styles that had long dominated Western fashion. The new looks didn’t quite stick, but they paved the way for a more liberated style, one that moved away from restrictive garments and embraced baggy, curve-less silhouettes (later embodied by 1920s flappers).

Origin of kaftan

Kaftans are not associated with any single origin. Whether it is Japanese Kimono or West African boubou, similar tunic-like designs have been seen all over the world in various cultures. Although, the specific kaftans that are styled in the current era was most probably originated in Mesopotamia, which includes present day Syria, Turkey, and Iraq. From the 12th right up until the early 20th century, Ottoman sultans wore sumptuous kaftans made with expensive fabrics as a way to display their power and rank. In a gesture of political prowess, sultans also gifted fine kaftans to important generals and guests. Kaftans eventually made their way to Morocco and North Africa, where they became a staple garment in traditional dress.  

Following the cinched-waist styles of the 1940s and 1950s, kaftans didn’t truly take off in the U.S. until the early 1960s. It was then that stylish Vogue editor, Diana Vreeland, took a trip to Morocco and found herself dazzled by the local kaftans. She began wearing colorful kaftans around the office and wrote in Vogue that they were the “the most becoming fashion ever invented.” By 1966, the magazine had run a number of editorials featuring the piece and prominent designers like Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Lauren, and Oscar de la Renta were designing their own kaftans for the runways. Meanwhile, the garment was a hit among celebrities (most notably Elizabeth Taylor).

 Embraced as much by rich socialites as free-loving hippies, kaftans experienced a veritable boon: their bold prints and free-flowing design played well into the era’s “ethnic” trends.

Back in the 1970s, kaftans were popularised for their seamless comfort, colourful prints, and appeal. Kaftan, a full-length robe-style garment comes with sweeping and voluminous sleeves, making it the most sought-after choice back then for those seeking for glamorous look along with comfort. But in the past decade, we’ve seen yet another resurgence of the kaftan. As recently as 2014, designers such as Stella McCartney, Gucci, and Roberto Cavalli began featuring kaftans and tunic dresses in their collections, while celebrities like Kristina Hendricks extolled their comfort and versatility. To this day, kaftans continue to be a go-to favorite during the warm months, favored for their comfort and chic ease.

From the lustrous houses of sultans all the way to the runway, the kaftan has a rich legacy that makes it more than passing fad. Try it for yourself! Visit Shoptrend to check out a wide variety of gorgeous kaftans.

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Triumph Scrambler "La Tóxica", de KAF Handrafted Motorcycles

Triumph Scrambler “La Tóxica”, de KAF Handrafted Motorcycles

Bienvenidos, constructores mexicanos, a Motorette.net aquí encontrarán un espacio para mostrar sus creaciones y nosotros estamos más que felices de mostrarlas al mundo.

Esta pieza fue construida por KAF Handrafted Motorcycles, tienda con sede en la Ciudad de México y especializada en motocicletas Triumph. La Tóxicaes una mezcla entre el amor y el odio de nuestro buen amigo, Mario Chervatin,…

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Luego de una sofisticada tertulia con Mario Bellatin, y ahora que está tan de moda decirlo, llegamos a la conclusión de que la nueva forma de librarse cuando te piden una opinión, es responder: Intenso. Ejemplo: -Mario, ¿qué te pareció el texto que te mandé? -Intenso, Leo. -Leo, ¿cómo viste mi último libro? -Intenso.

Y, luego de tener otro coloquio con Arturo Kaf, ahora cuando alguien odie cómo actúas/eres/te comportas, uno debe responder: No entiendes mi comedia. Esas fueron las valiosas aportaciones para hoy. Propaguen la voz, polluelos, el mundo es de ustedes para hacerlo intenso y que no entiendan su comedia. Sean libres, vuelen tan alto como puedan. Mi fe tengo en ustedes.