Last Train to San Fernando is running on time!

The long awaited Second Life capsule collection of the real life Last Train to San Fernando Collection is now out in the Meiling Couture SL store.
Launch yesterday at the Best of Second Life (BOSL) Fashion Week, the five outfits shown in the Divas showcase of top designers in SL, stunned audiences with their glamourous wearability which Meiling is so well known for in real life.
We congratulate the BOSL team on their amazing set and a top class professionally run show.
We included the chat from show's outfit descriptions. Enjoy!

Amita Yorcliffe brings us ‘For Ladies Who Brunch’ a delightful cocktail dress in a stunning shade of green with contrasting gold belt. This is a dress that you can dress up or down and will prove a mainstay of any fashionistas wardrobe.

Arialee Mills in the aptly named Royal Botanical Gown in a bold foliage print of greens greys and black, and black & white polka dot bodice. The sweetheart neckline and puff sleeves make this dress a romantic vision.

Leeandra Breen brings us the delightfully named Crumpets & Cream Top and Handkerchief skirt, In ice cream shades of luxury satin with a striking vibrant orange sash.

And turning more heads is Chamonix Boudreaux in the Cocorite Fan Fair Silk Blouse & Tapestry Skirt. This cleverly designed outfit has an elegant pencil skirt in muted shades of pinks and greys with a kick pleat back, and an ingenious high front. The pink satin blouse has leg of Mutton sleeves and a delightful raised back to give a tasteful glimpse of flesh.

Our last but certainly not least design from Meiling is the ‘Waiting for the Last Train to Fernando’ modelled by Jaosi Odriscoll. Two contrasting gingham fabrics combine to bring us a western saloon look with a couture twist.

BOSL Set

Fabulous Video on Meiling Exhibition

RL really crosses with SL

We are thrilled to announce that a superbly slick video has been done by SL videographer Sophia Yates on the Crossing the Line: The Magic of Meiling exhibition at the Crimarizon Arts and Fashion Museum.
The Crossing the Line theme has truly converged with SL since in real life an extremely talented film maker called Sophie Mayers also did a documentary piece on the RL Meiling. Isn't that amazing the similarity in the names!
Here is the link to the video on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geKEGsaOACs

The exhibition opening was a major success with Meiling Couturier meeting and greeting visitors, as well as, answering questions about the transition from RL to SL.
And as a special treat, there is a box on the table in the gallery with a MEILING 50 L gift certificate which expires at the end of August when the exhibition closes.  Drop in to pick up yours - only one per visitor.

A thank you to Sinergy Flux, gallery manager for inviting the MEILING brand to showcase and also to Balthazar Fouroux and Chigadee London who designed and set up the exhibition.

Miss Virtual World 2011 wears Meiling for a great cause

Serene Faith, Miss Virtual World 2011 is not just an absolutely gorgeous face. She is also more beautiful on the inside and is one of the organizers of the Japan Relief Fund which has raised over $800,000 L and counting.
We applaud her efforts and are thrilled that she has featured in her Flickr page, the M - Coquette Ballerina Dress of which 100 per cent of the proceeds go to the JRF.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/serenefaith/5761376966/in/photostream It has also been blogged at:
 http://agatamodel.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/meiling-jrf/

This beautiful dress can be bought at the store
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/136/27  and at the JRF sim in the Collection Corner.

Serene Faith in M - Coquette Ballerina Dress (photo by Aleida Rhodes)

MEILING is launching in SL Soon

BEST OF SECOND LIFE PRESS RELEASE

Trunk Show Launches Fashion Icon in Second Life

Trinidad Fashion Designer Meiling Brings Signature Style to Virtual Fashion

Second Life (29 April 2011) – May 1^st will mark the launch of globally inspired designs by real world fashion icon Meiling in the virtual world of Second Life. The Trinidad-based designer is renowned for her work in fine linens and natural fabrics as well as her successful fashion lines and cutting edge runway shows.

In addition to Meiling couture and bespoke wedding wear, the designer also owns MSQUARED signature-styled affordable fashions, Meiling resort wear, and Meiling Limited Edition uniforms. In May she takes her innovations digital with a series of events in Second Life that will rock the virtual fashion scene.

Meiling’s designs pair the haunting flavor of the Caribbean with the whimsy of Tokyo street style to create a chic fashion look that channels the artist in everyone.

 “Dressing is about a sense of occasion, about feeling special. The relationship between personality and garment is very important,” says Meiling.

Born in Trinidad, Meiling has always had an interest in fashion and began designing as a young girl. After attending the Lucie Clayton School of Design in London, she returned to Trinidad and Tobago to set up her first studio and retail outlet. Today her designs are worn by celebrities such as Chef Wolfgang Puck and former Miss Universe Wendy Fitzwilliam.

 Meiling’s entry into virtual fashion may well be the first introduction of a Caribbean-based designer in Second Life.

 “What makes this so exciting and different is that Meiling’s design can be categorized with the innovative and original talents of Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, a line that originally started in Japan.  With so many designers in SL, we have so little in this category.  It will definitely expand our scope of styling to a whole new area,” says spokesperson Chigadee London.

 Meiling was one of only two designers in the English-speaking Caribbean to show at the 2010 Plataforma K in Colombia. This year she was invited once again to return to this prestigious South American fashion event as the only designer representing the English-speaking Caribbean at large.

This year she also received the 2011 Women of Influence Award from the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad & Tobago for her innovation and business acumen.

“A major launch of such a great and established real life talent in SL will definitely be major publicity material for SL itself and will raise the importance of SL fashion,” London says.  “As we all know, fashion represents a major economic activity in this virtual world and I have high hopes that this launch will contribute to raising SL fashion to a new and higher level.”

Meiling’s May 1^st launch in Second Life includes the SLT Meiling Trunk Show and Q&A with media and bloggers at BOSL Country Club beginning at 10 a.m. immediately followed by a grand opening party at her store and then, on the evening of May 7th, a runway show with BLVD Agency. Meiling will also be featured in May 2011 issue BOSL Magazine.

About The Best of SL Magazine

The Best of SL Magazine, founded by publisher Frolic Mills, is one of the leading magazines in Second Life. With a subscriber base of over 80,000 people and hundreds of distributions points around the grid, it is estimated that more than 120,000 people view BOSL Magazine every month. The magazine, run by editor-in-chief Umberto Giano, employs a staff of 37 writers, photographers, and editors, producing articles of interest on topics ranging from fashion to lifestyle and business to biographies. With more than 10,000 hits a week, the magazine's website, http://www.thebosl.com, is fast becoming one of the internet's most popular Second Life-based websites. To obtain an advertising rate card, contact Frolic Mills in-world or Umberto Giano at umberto_giano@yahoo.com.