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  Chicago continues to make head-way with rising small business and a vibrant fashion community. Chifa Elite & MK Designs is hosting an event dedicated to Chicago’s Local designers, stylist, retailers, and small businesses. Fashion Flux is a networking mixer for fashion enthusiast, entrepreneurs, wardrobe stylist, retailers, and small business owners, this chic networking mixer will take

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  Target Corporation is partnering with celebrated womenswear and accessories designer Jason Wu to introduce an affordable, limited-edition collection of women’s apparel, handbags and scarves in February 2012. “My collection for Target embodies my signature aesthetic of feminine sophistication, with a mischievous nod to the 1960s,” said Jason Wu. “I’ve had an incredible experience

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  Hot on the heels of Gok Wan’s clothing debut for Sainsbury’s, the retailer has confirmed the TV personality’s second ‘Gok for TU’ womenswear collection will hit stores on Thursday 17th November 2011. Launching just six weeks after the first collection, Gok's second foray looks set to match the success of the first, which saw Sainsbury's record its best ever clothing sales on the

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  For the ninth dazzling year, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, the premium brand for the finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski, and Victoria’s Secret, the company with a passion for fabulous lingerie, have partnered on the show stopping Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The collaboration between the two global brands is proof that when it comes to Swarovski, there is virtually no limit to

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  Charleston Fashion Week's Spring Bridal Show debuts its first-ever Emerging Bridal Designer competition on March 24, 2012! For the past five years, Charleston Fashion Week has served as a platform for emerging talent to showcase their designs and collections to industry experts, press, and the public. In addition to five nights of shows, CFW, along with Charleston Weddings magazine,

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  The Grand Finale for Uber Africa TMC Season 6, 'Magic Meets Fashion' will be held at the prestigious Porchester Hall on 3rd December. Top Model of Colour (TMC) is a modelling competition, which is now in its 6th year and is open to models from across the world, whom are of African, Caribbean, Hispanic, Oriental, African, Asian & Dual heritage ethnicity. Top Model of Colour competition is

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  Following on from Fashions Finest inaugural London Fashion Week shows in February 2011 and immediately being recognised as an official off schedule show, Fashions Finest London Fashion Week shows will be back for season 3 for 2 days of shows. Fashions Finest shows are aimed at brand new or emerging designers as well as established designers that want to use these shows as a platform to

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  Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF), India’s leading Fashion and Design Institute known for its internationally benchmarked quality of education, hosted Convocation 2011 for its graduating batch. The 19th Convocation conferred Diplomas/Certificates to the graduates of Academic Year 2010-11 for thirteen programmes– PGFR, PGFD, PGGM, PGFMG (Post Graduate Programmes) and FMM, FSID, FD, TD, CD,

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  Roland Mouret, the French fashion designer known for creating the most coveted of womenswear collections, has decided to axe his eponymous menswear brand MR. This will allow him to focus on the launch of three new women’s wear categories that are slated to hit the market next year, including bridal wear, footwear and a cocktail collection. The designer’s firm stated that it has

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  The Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will honor Oscar de la Renta with its 2012 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at a benefit luncheon at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City. As has become the tradition, this luncheon heralds the arrival of Fall Fashion Week. Dr. Valerie Steele,

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  The Nadadores of South Florida, one of Miami-Dade County’s longest-running sports teams, will host its 11th annual Noche Nadadores fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Design Within Reach furniture studio in South Beach. This year’s event will benefit the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and will feature a swimsuit fashion show, a silent auction, gourmet

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  Kids Wear Designer Contest and Fashion Show based on the theme “Young or Old, fashion is for all” was held in Dimpaur, the largest city in the Northeast Indian State of Nagaland. Kids dressed up in innovative eye-catching creations of designers walked the ramp at the event organized by the K Creative Institution, Dimapur. Well-known dignitaries from the fashion industry like Tokatoli

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  VLOV Inc which designs, sources and markets VLOV-brand casual, fashion-forward apparel for men in the People's Republic of China, announced that its CEO and Chief Designer, Mr. Qingqing Wu, was awarded the 'Top Ten Fashion Designer Award' for the second consecutive year at Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012. Since its founding in 1997, China Fashion Week has evolved from

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  British reality television participant and television presenter Amy Childs has been unveiled as the face of Bra Queen, the company’s new line exclusively made for supermarket Tesco. Childs, who has participated in reality shows like ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ and ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ (Towie), joins the list of such celebrities who had represented the innerwear brand in the past,

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  High street fashion favourite New Look is boosting its great range of dresses by launching its sumptuous new Party Dresses Collection this month – and Kelly Brook is fronting the campaign. The beautiful Kelly Brook was an obvious choice to model this range of deep-coloured, floor-sweeping gowns, mixed up with plunging back and necklines, shorter hems and split thighs. The much-loved

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  Trish Summerville is behind the costumes for one of the year’s most eagerly awaited films, David Fincher’s version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. To celebrate, costume designer Trish Summerville has created a women’s collection for H&M, full of pieces inspired by the film’s anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. The 30-piece collection has the dark urban feel that defines her

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  DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, is calling for emerging fashion exporters to enter the fourth DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. Designed to identify the country’s hottest up-and-coming fashion exporter and assist them in achieving international growth, the scholarship is open to New Zealand designers who have been exporting for less than four years. Megan

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  The eight edition of the Africa Fashion week in Johannesburg has brought a glimmer of hope to the dying textile industry of the biggest economy in the African continent. Most of the designers who showcased their collections used South African produced textiles and took the help of craft workers to design shimmering fashion clothing. One designer - Thula Sindi has embroidered his

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  This Wednesday, Macy's will debut the new Giambattista Valli collection, the fourth in the retailer's series of limited-edition, designer capsules created exclusively for its Impulse department. Fêted for his effortless glamour, versatility and innate sense of "what women want," Giambattista Valli's first-ever collaboration will bring ultra-feminine, jet-set style to the affordable

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  Classic California-cool travels to Canada as LA-based celebrity designer Lauren Elaine debuts the new SS2012 Black Label Swim collection at Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) on November 5th. Attendees will be the first to preview the new collection mixing 70s exotic with California beach-girl whimsy, and featuring an array of decadent bikinis, evening-worthy après-swim cover-ups and resort

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  Versace’s collection for H&M is full of the pieces that have made the house of Versace legendary. Dominated by colour, print and cut, the brand’s creative director Donatella Versace has gone back to the archives to bring some Versace classics to a whole new audience. Iconic dresses are the focus of the women’s collection, while menswear is centered on sharp tailoring. And, for the

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  Fashion designers Ralph Rucci and Donald Brooks became the newest members of Seventh Avenue’s legendary Fashion Walk of Fame. The pair joined two dozen others immortalized in the heart of the world’s fashion capital in a star-studded ceremony this morning at the Bryant Park Grill. At the induction, a who’s-who of New York fashion got a firsthand look at the bronze plaques that will

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  Designer Anna Fong will close out an extraordinary week of fashion events with an exclusive preview of her Spring 2012 Collection on Friday, October 21 at Chicago’s landmark BLACKSTONE RENAISSANCE HOTEL. Fashion Designer Anna Fong Previews 2012 Spring Collection during Chicago Fashion Week 2011 Finale. Drawing inspiration from her recent trip to Central America, Fong introduces "A

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  House of Brides announces the date for the upcoming trunk show in November. The trunk show will showcase the designer’s 2011 wedding dress collection, which will be on display for customers to view and try on. Special incentives are often offered during trunk shows. The Couture salon in Chicago will host the designer show exclusively. The Sophia Tolli Couture Trunk Show is Friday

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  Macy's announced Doo-Ri Chung as the next acclaimed fashion designer to take part in the designer capsule collection series for the retailer's contemporary fashion 'Impulse' department. In its second year, Macy's capsule initiative will continue partnering with celebrated designers from the United States and around the globe. Sold in approximately 225 Macy's stores nationwide and on

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  Orange County, California Designer Loralee, CEO of Stiletto Clothing, has selected model Jacqueline Depaul as the signature model for the Stiletto line. “My customers are sophisticated women, ages 35-60, who want chic, feminine, and wearable clothing. Jacqueline has the statuesque lines of a runway model combined with the elegance of a confident, experienced woman. Jacqueline

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  Ethical Fashion Show Berlin which will held at ewerk, Wilhelmstrasse 43, D-10117 Berlin on the date of 18 to 20 January 2012. Sustainable lifestyle meets international trend when the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin makes its debut during the coming Berlin Fashion Week. To be held for the first time as an independent event, the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin will present street fashion and

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  Andrew Charles, a new designer clothing line for men and women, has been launched by Steven Tyler along with two of his daughters, Mia and Chelsea. The Aerosmith lead singer and American Idol judge, best known for his flamboyant style, has teamed up with Andy Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger’s brother, to launch the rock-inspired collection ‘Andrew Charles’ for Macy’s . The 63-year-old

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  The bridal industry often looks to the red carpets and celebrity fashion for inspiration in creating new, dynamic fashions. The recent 2011 Emmy’s red carpet is an example of such a source. House of Brides’ 6 salons are showcasing many wedding dresses with these popular trends. Industry Consultant Dale Buziecki states, "House of Brides watches red carpet events and celebrity fashion to

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  Al Karam has launched its winter collection at its studio in Lahore city of Pakistan. The Al Karam Winter Collection in bold colours, exquisite designs and colour combinations, is actually a total of five collections. ‘Khaddhar prints’ give a feel of the sixties and consist of casual clothing. ‘Khaddhar embroidery’ is a glamorous collection that is mainly meant for the evening wear

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  Spring/Summer 2012 trends are going to be the centrepiece of the oncoming edition of FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland. Most events will be housed in Ksiezy Mlyn between the 26th and the 30th of October. All DESIGNER AVENUE and OFF OUT OF SCHEDULE shows, Designer and Brand Showroom exhibition area, YOUNG FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS NOW and FASHION FILM FESTIVAL screenings will be held at a

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  Angela Dean Introduce's Her New Collection "The Ensembles". This Collection is a Innovative, Timeless and Seasonless Collection of 10 Basic Reversible Jersey Pieces that interchange to create multiple looks. This collection is a Modern System of Dressing that has the Ability to go from Day to Evening, and is created for "Real Women with Real Bodies" Message From The Designer "I was

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  FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland will take place between the 26th -30th of October 2011. Spring/Summer 2012 trends are going to be the centrepiece of the oncoming edition of FashionPhilosophy Fashion Week Poland. Most events will be housed in Ksiezy Mlyn between the 26th and the 30th of October. All DESIGNER AVENUE and OFF OUT OF SCHEDULE shows, Designer and Brand Showroom exhibition

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  Fashion designer and entrepreneur Elizabeth Roberts has launched WRAPHABILLEMENT, a new outerwear brand created by the designer for today's woman-on-the-go. Synthesizing Pacific Northwest technology and chic outerwear infused with international aesthetics combining career and art, WRAPHABILLEMENT is proud to debut its inaugural collection with The Royal Danish Ballet (RDB) and has been

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  Award-winning fashion designer Tina Knowles made history on Monday, October 3, as her life story became the fifteenth addition to the University of Houston's "Living Archives." The Living Archives are the oral history arm of the Shuart Women's Archive and Research Collection. Lauded for her work as a fashion designer and stylist, businesswoman and philanthropist, the Texas native told her

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  Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) will celebrate a brand new decade, when it launches its 11th Spring/Summer shows from November 1st – 6th, 2011. This season is set to highlight the hottest emerging local and international talents, who have helped attract the most global media partnerships VFW has experienced in its first decade combined. “Vancouver is a metropolitan city is like no other

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  The new spring collection of the latest dresses and gowns for the upcoming season were recently unveiled. The elegant designs were showcased at the Mac Duggal Spring 2012 Fashion Show at the AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia. "This is an opportunity to unveil the long-awaited new spring styles," said Chicago designer Mac Duggal. "We have an exciting and fresh new look for proms, pageants,

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  Target Corporation is partnering with internationally renowned designer Josie Natori to introduce its first limited-edition collection of lingerie and loungewear. Josie Natori for Target is a luxurious, yet affordable collection that will arrive in two seasonally themed installments—the first is available Oct. 30 through Dec. 22, 2011 in time for the holiday season; the second will be

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  Italian fashion designer Stefano Pilati has unveiled the 2012 Spring/Summer collection for designer house Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week. In his dazzling jewel-toned collection, YSL’s head designer used purple, blue, and forest green colours that were sprinkled with mint green. This was in contrast to bright colours and prints showcased on many runways this

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  David Watts has joined the British Fashion Council as Business Support Manager. His appointment underlines the BFC’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and supporting designer businesses. The BFC provides business support and mentoring as an integral part of all of its designer support schemes including BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund; BFC/ELLE Talent Launch Pad; NEWGEN, sponsored by

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  Japanese fashion designer Tsumori Chisato has unveiled spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection in Paris. The beach holiday collection is in cotton and sequins. The latest collection of Japanese knitwear queen Chisato include T-shirts with tufts of raffia and sequins, palm-emblazoned knit dresses, parasols and oversized straw hats. A blouse with a cartoon Carmen Miranda worn with a

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  Models of Diversity are holding a charitable fashion show Curves in Couture on 17 November 2011 at Tabernacle W11 (Notting Hill, London) for the fuller-figured woman. This catwalk extravaganza is a fundraiser for our sponsored charity The Advance Centre, a wonderful organization that helps the families of brain-damaged children. The show is supported by the British Fashion Council, and CEO

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  JYK Fashion Week will be held at JYK Fashion House Al Mina Road, opp. Capitol Hotel on the date of 2nd - 5th November, 2011. The boutique stokes collections of many famous fashion designers from around the globe; including India, Pakistan and UAE. The collections include Asian ethnics, Western Formals, Traditional Islamic wear and Casuals women's and men's wear.; as well as designer

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  On October 9, 2011, Elena Vasilevsky, designer for Elena V Designs, will be showing two collections at this year’s New Jersey Fashion Week Event. Momentum for men and women, multifunctional and hip active wear collection, and Essentials for men and women. Modern day versatile silhouettes for day into the night lifestyle. Elena V’s Collections will be presented on October 9, 2011 at 5

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  Wills Lifestyle, ITC’s premium fashion brand, presented a grand preview of the Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale Collection by Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, Spring-Summer 2012. Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna is the Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale designer at the forthcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, Asia’s biggest and India’s premiere fashion & trade

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  The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the United States premiere of Il Teatro alla Moda - Theater in Fashion, the first exhibition to explore Italy's famous haute couture designers and their impact on the stages of opera, dance and theater. Over 80 costumes, sketches and drawings from Giorgio Armani, Roberto Capucci, Enrico Coveri, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti, Romeo

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  Dubai-based diversified business group, Alif Investments, an absolute franchise partner of well known designer wear brand ‘Junaid Jamshed’, has launched its first ‘J dot’ boutique at Abu Dhabi’s upmarket Al Wahada Mall, with which the total number of its boutiques reached to three in a short period of just one year. The Group inaugurated its first boutique in Dubai’s Meena

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  Mode & Classic New York presents the spring / summer 2012 collection featuring Japanese traditional fabrics and Kimonos on the Opening Night of Brooklyn Fashion Weekend. Kimono is a Japanese sophisticated garment with a long history, over one thousand years. Kimono is an ultimate eco-friendly garment, produced by handwork and passed on from one generation to another generation. MODE &

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  Providing a confidence thrust to Russia’s revitalizing luxury items market, Texas-based fashion designer Tom Ford has launched his first women’s apparel outlet in Moscow. The 50 year old designer, who earlier headed Gucci’s creative team, said that he was not concerned about the probabilities of Russia falling prey to another economic slowdown. He said that Russia was previously the

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  Fashion Design Council of India, announced the power-packed list of participating designers for the biggest fashion event of the country - Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012. FDCI has assembled some of the esteemed names in the fashion industry to set trends for spring-summer 2012. These renowned designers are all set to weave a stunning presentation of cutting-edge

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  A year of events in celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary will culminate on September 28th, 2011, with the official public opening of the GUCCI MUSEO inside the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia located in Florence’s Piazza Signoria. It was in 1921 that Guccio Gucci opened his company and first store in Florence with a dream and a vision that still lives on today through a heritage of

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  It is six days into Perth Fashion Festival’s (PFF) seven day celebration and the abundant talent of Western Australia’s creative industry has never been more apparent. Yesterday saw Shanae Millar named the winner of PFF’s International Model Search and a new generation of design talent impressed crowds at this year’s Student Runway show. National designer Magdalena Velevska wowed

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  Crombie, the prestigious British company, has put the menswear brand Tommy Nutter for sale. The company, owned by businessman Alan Lewis, is willing to either sell the Tommy Nutter brand or enter into a partnership for its further growth. The sale of the brand, for which no price has been quoted, includes a small quantity of original pieces that have designs drawn by Tommy Nutter, prior to

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  New Delhi, the Indian capital of style, hosted auditions to bring to the limelight some fresh faces for Asia's biggest business of fashion event, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Spring/Summer 2012. Facilitated by Fashion Design Council of India in association with this season’s venue partner, The Lalit Hotel, these auditions have been successful in introducing some gorgeous

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-69940903522492746352011-09-23T15:29:00.001-07:002011-09-23T15:29:04.557-07:00

  The Muslim fashion house Haute Hijab launched their Fall 2011 Collection Tuesday, September 20, 2011. The line can be viewed online on their e-commerce website. The line focuses on modest clothing catered to Muslim women but is intended for all who admire impeccable design and modest options. The line includes skirts, dresses and tops in fiercely unique and sophisticated designs. The

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  The Art Institutes announces its nationwide search to find the next winners of the Passion for Fashion Competition 2012. Teens that are looking for outlets to express their love of style are encouraged to enter and unleash their creativity for a chance to earn a tuition scholarship. Two national competition grand prize winners each will earn a half- tuition scholarship to their respective

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-76489018404392902862011-09-21T15:26:00.001-07:002011-09-21T15:26:20.300-07:00

  Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced the Spring/Summer 2013 edition of PANTONE VIEW Colour Planner. This multi-discipline color forecast, titled unity & CO, highlights the key color palettes for women’s wear, menswear, active wear, cosmetics, lifestyle and industrial, and graphic

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-27511274374828051222011-09-20T15:31:00.001-07:002011-09-20T15:31:09.524-07:00

  As the summer draws to a close, the fashion industry is preparing for numerous fashion weeks taking place around the globe. From September 27 through to October 5th 2011, all eyes will be on France for the 2011 Paris Fashion Week. With a variety of fashion shows and events taking place during the Paris Fashion Week, luxury concierge provider One Concierge is determined to support their

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-65129481462153868082011-09-19T15:26:00.001-07:002011-09-19T15:26:15.063-07:00

  With over 400 people in attendance, the Emerge! Runway Showcase brought together the best of what fashion has to offer. From talented fresh fashions to industry legends, Emerge! is officially one of the premier fashion showcases for new designers during New York Fashion Week. Hosted at the magnificent historical landmark- Broad Street Ballroom- located in the financial district, Emerge

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  To celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games, our most prestigious and renowned fashion designers will collaborate with leading visual artists on specially commissioned one-off works of art. These commissions, focusing on an Olympic and Paralympic value, will be showcased to a broad UK and international audience through a major engagement programme that will support the commissions - a

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  September 2011 trade shows report for WHO’S NEXT – PREMIERE CLASSE – PRÊT-A-PORTER PARIS - MESS AROUND – SIXTY DAYS announced. WHO’S NEXT & PREMIERE CLASSE Both trade shows have ended on a very positive note with a 6% rise in the number of visitors compared with September 2010, i.e. 48,778 buyers. If French customers, especially from the Paris region, have leaped by 11%,

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-63583681978007299602011-09-16T15:36:00.001-07:002011-09-16T15:36:56.782-07:00

  Amongst the noise and drama of the September NY – Spring/Summer market, there exists a refined, elegant, progressive and exhilarating shopping experience and it’s at Moda Manhattan. Featuring over 500 lines, resources at Moda Manhattan are up-scale, well-merchandised and inspired. Moda Manhattan, AccessoriesTheShow Pavilion and Fame are coming back to New York on September 18-20,

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  Wife, working Mom, Plus Size Model, Danielle Line adds ‘entrepreneur’ to her already full plate as she helps promote AdoraOm active wear into the plus size fashion forum. October 2011, when the AdoraOm active wear collection becomes available via an online shopping boutique. Superstar Plus-Size Model, Danielle Line, known for her girl-next-door good looks and natural beauty, has

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-16853724045975127622011-09-14T15:33:00.001-07:002011-09-14T15:33:01.472-07:00

  Raffles Royal Runway, Pte Ltd and Dentsu Inc announced that a new genre fashion contest event, FASHIONQUAKE AID 2011 "WORLD RUNWAY" –PREMIERE–, will be held in Singapore from September 16 to 18, with eight participating countries from around the world transcending brands to compete in a style battle. Until recently, fashion events have tended to be single-brand shows. However, in 2005

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-86377183932787913912011-09-13T15:31:00.001-07:002011-09-13T15:31:24.022-07:00

  The Creative3 International Forum returns to Brisbane in October this year with an unparalleled line-up of leading edge thinkers and experienced creative practitioners from around the world. Leading the impressive speaker line-up is design luminary Stefan Sagmeister, the internationally acclaimed, two-time Grammy Award winning designer of New York based Sagmeister Inc..Sagmeister has

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  Kohl's Department Stores announced the launch of two new contemporary lifestyle brands, the Jennifer Lopez Collection and the Marc Anthony Collection, now available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide. The collections will also be available on Kohls.com beginning September 11, 2011. The Jennifer Lopez brand channels the timeless allure of old Hollywood in a contemporary interpretation

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  This September, the Dockers brand is partnering with celebrated apparel designer Alexander Wang—as part of his being named GQ's Best New Menswear Designer in America—and a diverse group of five other influential American menswear designers to unveil a limited-edition collection. The highly anticipated assortment allows each designer the opportunity to reinterpret the iconic khaki pant

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-81657881552118372782011-09-10T15:33:00.001-07:002011-09-10T15:33:46.282-07:00

  Kathy Hilton, designer and entrepreneur, is launching a ready-to-wear special occasion dress collection at the upcoming New York Fashion Coterie. She created and designed the collection for women who want to look fabulous on every special occasion in their life – from cocktail and party dresses, through to elegant gowns for Gala occasions. The Kathy Hilton collection is being designed

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-26267377416736068242011-09-09T15:22:00.001-07:002011-09-09T15:22:18.530-07:00

  Updated classics are the secret to great men’s style, which is why H&M has updated its Modern Classics line to ensure it provides the ultimate in wardrobe essentials. The focus is on suiting, with cuts influenced by Carnaby Street of the '60s and an updated take on East Coast preppy dressing. For early fall, cotton blazers are half-lined and wearable with matching pants or with cotton

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-23837147600272923352011-09-08T15:46:00.001-07:002011-09-08T15:46:25.976-07:00

  The three recipients of the first McArthurGlen Spirit of Fashion Awards, in association with the Royal College of Art, will reveal their unique designs on the 7 September at an exclusive McArthurGlen Spirit of Fashion pop up shop in London’s Seven Dials, Covent Garden. The Spirit of Fashion Awards was judged in 2010 by Betty Jackson CBE, Peter Sidell (The Library/RCA visiting menswear

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-58199703910577022482011-09-07T15:27:00.001-07:002011-09-07T15:27:01.748-07:00

  The 36 finalists of this year’s WA Fashion Awards (WAFAs) were announced at Perth Fashion Festival’s (PFF) exclusive Style Circle event held last night at Wolfe Lane. The finalists stretch across nine categories honouring students, writers, creators and models from the elite talent pool of Western Australian fashion. The categories include WA Designer of the Year, Designer of

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-15382306978167947202011-09-06T15:30:00.001-07:002011-09-06T15:30:35.735-07:00

  Featuring Boyd’s signature style of ornate embellishment and embroidery, the collection takes inspiration from key pieces in her fashion archive. Available at selected John Lewis branches and online at website - the designer range includes accessible mini and maxi dresses in chiffon and jersey in a vivid rainbow colour palette. Tracey Boyd, says: “For me, the name John Lewis stands

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-39858105067144784692011-09-05T15:18:00.001-07:002011-09-05T15:18:21.826-07:00

  Perth Fashion Festival has confirmed that former Spice Girl and X-Factor judge, Mel B will be jetting into Perth to attend this year’s 13th annual Festival. The new mum will be sure to spice things up in the front row with a host of events to attend including PFF’s exclusive launch party featuring one of Western Australia’s most coveted designers, Aurelio Costarella on 21 September.

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-13863646575687547962011-09-04T15:52:00.001-07:002011-09-04T15:52:47.720-07:00

  In one of the latest deals in the fashion boutique sector, Apparel Group Australia has bought Willow, designer Kit Podgornik’s luxury fashion and lingerie label. There is an overall decrease in retail spending in Australia, and the country’s boutique fashion sector is witnessing a downtrend for over a year. In July this year, jeans label Bettina Liano was put into administration,

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-84248429204579025502011-09-03T15:32:00.001-07:002011-09-03T15:32:14.731-07:00

  A feast of local fashion is on the cards for Johannesburg in September as SA’s premier designer platform, SA Fashion Week, prepares to launch the Winter 2012 Designer Collections, its 20th seasonal showing since inception in 1997, as well as the inaugural SA Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection with official retail partner, Edgars, a three-year partnership to showcase and promote

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  From September 7 to 9th, the grand 13th Jiangsu International Fashion Festival is going to be held in Hexi International Expo of Nanjing. The festival is organized by National Industry Department and Jiangsu province government, on the occasion, three exhibition halls will be used with size of nearly 45,000 kilometers. It is predicted that tens of thousands of visitors from more than 10

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-52205483993421356272011-09-01T16:02:00.001-07:002011-09-01T16:02:37.540-07:00

  Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, now in its tenth season, has announced its’ official calendar of events for September Fashion Week, which will run September 8th to September 14th, 2011, including a pop-up shop for Fashion’s Night Out, a slew of networking events and after-parties, and the Official Nolcha Fashion Lounge and Runway Presentations. Thursday, September 8th – Fashion’s

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  The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, which closed last night at midnight, attracted 661,509 visitors during its run from May 4 to August 7, placing it among the Museum's top 10 most visited exhibitions. Joining other blockbusters on the list such as Treasures of Tutankhamun (1978), Mona Lisa (1963), and Picasso in The Metropolitan

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-86484954094211374862011-08-30T15:35:00.001-07:002011-08-30T15:35:31.370-07:00

  Two of America’s top designers, Rachel Roy and David Meister, will present fall runway shows at Orange County’s top fashion event, Style Week Orange County. Both designers will stage their shows at Fashion Island during Style Week Orange County, which returns Friday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 8 to Irvine Spectrum Center and for the first time, Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-87417960514929557442011-08-29T15:21:00.001-07:002011-08-29T15:21:25.413-07:00

  To celebrate HeartSOUL's upcoming collaboration with platinum recording artist JOJO, the two announced they are kicking off a national search for the next fresh face of HeartSOUL. Later this year JOJO will partner with the stylish yet affordable label for their Fall/Winter collection. Two models will be handpicked by HeartSOUL, in conjunction with Facebook fans, and flown to Los Angeles

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-61359979221195539932011-08-28T15:28:00.001-07:002011-08-28T15:28:35.376-07:00

  Susan G. Komen Los Angeles announced that esteemed American fashion designer David Meister will host the first annual Designs for the Cure Gala at the Bel-Air Bay Club Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to midnight. In partnership with the Otis College of Art and Design, the “pink tie” gala will bring together the world of fashion, celebrities and cancer survivors to raise funds for breast

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  The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the group of designers selected to participate in the CFDA’s 2012 – 2014 program. The “class ii” designers are: Antonio Azzuolo, a.a. ANTONIO AZZUOLO Arielle Shapiro, ARI DEIN Benjamin and Doug Burkman, BURKMAN BROS Christian Cota, CHRISTIAN COTA Emanuela Duca, EMANUELA DUCA Ricky Hendry and Marc Daniels, ISAORA Luis M

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  Caryna Nina, Fashion Designer and Chief Executive Officer of Caryna Nina, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in fashion design. Caryna Nina has maintained a long-standing interest in fashion. Her keen awareness of the fashion world and her ability to openly embrace the rich, beautiful and vivid colors surrounding her has allowed

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  The British Fashion Council opens applications for the 2012 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. The Award, now in its 3rd year, consists of £200,000 and access to director-level mentors across the industry. The winner and seven other shortlisted designers will be featured in the March issue of Vogue, and will gain access to a panel of business-development and industry mentors to support

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  Charleston Fashion Week has announced that in addition to accepting applicants online, they will hold open model castings in Charleston, Atlanta, and Charlotte for the March 20-24, 2012 event. Accredited with discovering and cultivating talent, former CFW models have gone on to land contracts with IMG and Elite and television appearances on America’s Next Top Model. The CW series

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-59807446005616229272011-08-23T15:28:00.001-07:002011-08-23T15:28:04.563-07:00

  Short listed by the Lakmé Fashion Week Advisory board, Kallol Datta 1955 presented his collections for the Berlin Calling show at Lakmé fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. This initiative supported by IMG Reliance and IMG Fashion teams will see Indian representation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Berlin - Autumn Winter 2012 in January. The platform will not only support the selected

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-29637149765353349452011-08-22T15:27:00.001-07:002011-08-22T15:27:45.031-07:00

  On Monday the 8th of August 2011 the first summer edition of Gallery2020 in Antwerp (Belgium) came to an end. Thinking back about the many happy faces spotted during the event of both the exhibitors and the visitors, we are extremely hopeful with regards to the fair’s commercial results. Although the amount of visiting shops was 15% lower (1950 in total) than during the first winter

Frances Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16614074556564627571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8682375130949644300.post-18561677552231224002011-08-21T15:25:00.001-07:002011-08-21T15:25:31.592-07:00

  Macy's announced Giambattista Valli as the fourth designer in its collaboration series to create a capsule collection for the retailer's fashion "Impulse" department later this fall. Known for extravagant designs and great party dresses, the collection will be Valli's first foray into affordable fashion. Launching on Oct. 26 with limited-edition women's apparel pieces, the "Giambattista

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  Lots of colour with the distinct touches from the Maestro of Style and Design from Kolkata along with four dozen models of different shapes, ages and sizes on the ramp can turn the show into a mind blowing experience for the audience. That is how the third day of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011 ended as Sabyasachi Mukherjee presented men, women and children on the ramp in an

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  Aircel presented J J Valaya’s “Tasveer” couture collection with all the drama, grandeur and beauty at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. A brilliant photographer, J J Valaya’s collection inspired by his skills behind the lens was a frame by frame story of luxurious creations. Starting with a black and white collection and then moving into sepia tones, followed by hand

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  Independent London based designer Luna Sky, is set to present her label LunaSky in September during London Fashion Week once again. Having lived in the fashion capitals including Tokyo, Milan, Paris and Hong Kong, Luna’s cultural and fashionable experiences merge to create her distinctive designs. Luna specialises in one of a kind dresses which are anticipated to awe her audience this

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  Australian actress and model Rachael Taylor has starred in the latest ad of clothing firm Bonds to promote the company’s new range of mesh and microfibre hipsters. The ‘Transformers’, ‘Shutter’ and ‘Splinterheads’ star is also featuring in the company’s ‘Feel the colour’ online campaign aimed to attract occasional users of the Bonds brands. In the campaign to be run

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  The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth from the 11th until the 13th of September 2011. Associate Professor Karen Webster, Program Director Fashion, RMIT University and Festival Director of L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (2005 -2010) will be addressing the conference on ‘Nurturing the future - How events and industry

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  The 'who’s who of fashion buying' attended Pure London this weekend and the show closed its doors on Tuesday with a record number of exhibitors already committed to the show next February. On track for another increase in total visitor numbers the riots in London affected the last day’s attendance resulting in the overall unique visitor numbers being down by 3%. Not deterred key

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  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival – Brisbane, hosted by South Bank, is back for 2011 and promises a stellar lineup of designers and a range of fashionable events to satisfy even the most sartorially starved crowds. It will run from August 20-26. Join one of Australia's leading fashion designers Leona Edmiston, at The Myer Fashion Luncheon. This is set to be one of the most anticipated

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  Raghavendra Rathore launches, Blue Mantra – an ultimate assortment of ethnic products for festive & wedding occasions for the discerning women of today. The brand carries forward the legacy of enhancing the female form in luxury and charm through heritage and heirloom inspired concepts. The exquisite embroideries and customized print saris & lehengas bring forth a unique freshness in

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  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival – Brisbane, hosted by South Bank, is back for 2011 and promises a stellar lineup of designers and a range of fashionable events to satisfy even the most sartorially starved crowds. It will run from August 20-26. From the Renaissance frescos adorning the ceilings of historic chapels and the sculptures of the Galleria dell'Accademia, to the leather smiths of

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  Bollywood heroine Katrina Kaif will be designing her own clothes for her upcoming movie to be directed by Yash Chopra. The 27-year-old star got immense response to her bohemian rock-star look in a recent movie and approached directors Yash and Aditya Chopra to design her own clothes. Kaif will give her personal touch to her outfits and will be pairing with Shahrukh Khan in the ‘yet to be

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  Copenhagen Fashion Fairs presented the CPH Vision & Terminal-2 trade fairs the 4th-6th of August 2011. CPH Vision was visited by 10.251 fashion professionals and Terminal-2 had 11.258 visitors, mainly from key markets such as Sweden, Norway, England, Germany and Holland. There was a particularly interesting increase in buyers from markets like the U.S. and Japan. Peter Fenger Selchau, CEO

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  The 2011 Cape Town Fashion Week marked the launch of WOZA - Wear Only ZA, a campaign to raise awareness and increase the profile and desire for South African designed and produced fashion. Initiated and managed by the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC) and funded by the Department of Economic Development & Tourism in the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, WOZA aims to stimulate a

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