USA:Designers from Haiti & Africa to support global causes

 

Nolcha will kick-off Fashion Week this year with a special mission-driven cause, by featuring Haiti-native Catherine Charlot of Himane. Charlot will showcase her collection, made from recycled goods such as broken umbrellas, and donate all of the proceeds to aid family and friends in Haiti. This year's event also marks the debut of 'Nolcha Cares' a 13-piece women's wear collection in collaboration with Care for Kenya.

Five independent designers (Carlotta Gherzi for Sado, Jess Rizzuti, Anavaa Kisasa, Siboney Swimwear and Anastastia Chatzka), selected by Nolcha, worked with Kenyan-inspired themes to create sketches for the one-of-a-kind collection made completely from Kenyan textiles compiled by Care for Kenya.

"These types of collaborations offers the fashion industry the opportunity to harness the power of both business and consumer outreach to support those with greatest need in places like Haiti and Kenya," said Kerry Bannigan, Nolcha CEO.

This is just one of many hands-on projects Care for Kenya has started since it was founded this past year with the mission of empowering women to become leaders in their communities. Care for Kenya is a non-profit organization that works to educate local communities by providing promotional support, legal advice, accounting, research, web design and general consulting services to underserved communities.

Nolcha's commitment to merging fashion with philanthropy continues with the announcement of the Donate a Design to Heal Africa to help develop fair trade cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo in conjunction with Bel Esprit Showroom. The launch of the Donate Design project on February 11 will open a global t-shirt contest, "for those who dream of a beautiful world." The winning designs will be announced at a gala fundraiser later this year and will be produced for sale to benefit HEAL Africa's training program. 

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USA:Welcome winter with POLO Red, White & Blue in style

 

The U.S. will be bracing for six more weeks of winter, according to Punxsutawney Phil. This year however, men are welcoming winter's extremes a la mode with POLO Red, White & Blue fragrance.

The latest men's scent from Ralph Lauren, the crisp tonic transports senses to the snow and slopes to celebrate the performance and endurance of winter sportsmen, and embrace the athleticism and tenacity of the American Polo man.

As the men's fashion shows are going on in Paris and Milan, men in the U.S. can update their style with this winter gear essential. POLO Red, White & Blue contains adrenaline inducing notes of fresh red apple and cooling cucumber, energizing clary sage and lavender tonic, and sensuous creamy white woods and velvety white musks.

The sleek blue bottle is accented by polished red and white diagonal racing stripes, an oversized gold polo player icon and a gold colored cap, taking cues from the colors of the American flag and Mr. Lauren's heritage as a prominent American designer.

A tribute to the winter and the sports community, Ralph Lauren Fragrances joins Warren Miller Entertainment and the 60th anniversary movie, Dynasty. Warren Miller's exhilarating skiing and snowboarding footage creates a thrilling backdrop for POLO Red, White & Blue in a short film that can been seen on the RL TV station on YouTube, and appeared as a preview at select screenings.

Credited with making skiing a spectator sport, Warren Miller is one of the most recognized cinematographers of extreme skiing. Ralph Lauren shares a special synergy with the filmmaker as an innovator of the fashion and fragrance industry, proving a unique and iconic collaboration.

Embrace the winter chill through style and sport.

POLO Red, White & Blue is available at Macy's, Macys.com and Polo.com 

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Germany:Heidi Klum chooses Mat McCabe as Celebrity Guest

 

Fashion photographer Mat McCabe will again appear on new episodes of Germany’s Next Top Model, as celebrity guest photographer. This will be his fourth consecutive year appearing on Germany’s top-rated show starring Heidi Klum.

“I love doing the show. I get a chance to work with new talent in very challenging situations that test their mettle as well as mine,” said McCabe.

The show will be filmed at an undisclosed location in the next few months and it will air in Germany in the Spring of 2010.

McCabe has traveled the globe on photo shoots, including stints in Asia, Australia and Europe as well the United States. His photography has a universal appeal and has appeared on covers in Europe, Australia and the Americas. He has been a guest on “E! True Hollywood Story” and plans to continue taking photos and appearing on television.

Born and raised in New York City, Mat has been surrounded by photography his entire life. He is the son of David and Christine McCabe. His father, David McCabe is a well known photographer whose work is featured in the Andy Warhol Museum, in Pittsburgh, PA. His mother Christine, a photo stylist, until recently was the decorating and lifestyle editor for Family Circle Magazine.

McCabe is a graduate of Denison University where he studied photo journalism, cinematography and economics. He and his wife and two sons currently reside in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, a suburb outside of Philadelphia. 

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UK:Pick up Pure fashion in Zandra Rhodes handbag

 

Fashion icon Zandra Rhodes will be debuting her new handbag collection at Pure London this season. The inspirational fashion designer will be bringing her range which consists of 12different styles - one for every occasion. From clutches and clasp-framed evening bags to classic shoulder shapes; each designhas a distinct Zandra Rhodes signature edge.

Unique Zandra Rhodes prints and patterns embellish the bags in bold tones including petrol blue, deep pink and purples and rose-gold. Striking fabrics and finishes such as high gloss patents, faux suede and snakeskin make for an utterly lust-worthy collection fit for every wardrobe eventuality.

Zandra Rhodes will be hosting a Q&A session alongside Jenni Middleton, Editor of Retail Jeweller. Buyers and retailers will get the chance to ask the darling of UK fashion questions on Monday 15th February at 11.30am in the Footwear Bar. Zandra is also set to open the Main Catwalk on Monday 15th February at 2pm with a scene featuring her new collection. 

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Hong Kong:Fashion retailer Esprit secures bank loans to buy China ops

 

Esprit Holdings Limited has mandated 13 banks to be the Coordinating Arrangers for arranging a 5-year Term Loan Facility.

The borrower received a total commitment of HK$6,500 Million, which represents a 250% oversubscription from the original amount of HK$2,600 Million.

The proceeds of the Facility will be used to finance the acquisition of the Group’s remaining interest in the China joint venture.

Esprit is an international youthful lifestyle brand offering smart, affordable luxury and bringing newness and style to life. The Group operates more than 800 directly managed retail stores worldwide and distributes its products via more than 14,000 wholesale locations internationally, occupying total selling space of over 1.1 million square metres in more than 40 countries.
 

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Denmark:Terminal-2 gets its own trend show

 

In line with the work and vision to brand and promote CPH Vision and Terminal-2 separately comes the decision to introduce a completely new set-up for Copenhagen Fashion Fairs. As CopenhagenFashion Fairs only launched Terminal-2 a year ago, it seemed natural to keep the new fair under the wing of CPH Vision. But inless than one year the success of Terminal-2 has surpassed all expectation and has managed to stand on its own feet and gain recognition in Denmark and internationally.

"We felt a need to split the show into two separate events. Showcasing designers from both CPH Vision and Terminal-2 under the name of CPH Vision Press Show was somehow misleading and we simply felt that Terminal-2 deserved a show of its own. The fairshave two completely different identities and a sharpdifferentiation of the two segments was definitely needed."Jesper Emil - Show & Event Manager - Copenhagen Fashion Fairs

The Terminal-2 debut show takes place on Thursday 11 February at 10 am and the venue is the fair itself.

Date : 11-14 February 2010
Vneue: Гksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 Copenhagen

"I'm happy to be on board and as we present the trends for AW/2010, ambitions are set high. We're looking to do something out of the ordinary, to create an alternative that might not be what you expect of a traditional catwalk show. But as always,it'sall about the teamwork and about attention to detail in everything from the styling to the models and the atmosphere. Styling a trade show is definitely a much greater challenge, but at the same time you're presented with endless possibilities as your range is broader and you are not limited to one collection only." Simon Rasmussen, stylist.

Anne Stockmann has worked as a stylist for many years and was previously fashion director at Costume, one of Denmark's largest fashion magazines. Anne now commutes between Copenhagen and New York where she freelances for various Danish and international fashion houses and publications.

For A/W 2010 Anne suggests a minimalistic look with classical and useful pieces spiced up with cocoon silhouettes, volumes, prints and fur.  

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USA:Smooch to touch your heart this Valentine's Day

 

The Frederick’s of Hollywood Valentine’s campaign, “Smooch,” features lingerie for the sexy holiday with something for everyone. Ranging from sassy to seductive, pieces include Valentine’s inspired chemises, babydolls and teddies.

“вЂSmooch’ embodies everything fun and sexy about the Frederick’s of Hollywood brand and our Valentine’s lingerie,” stated Linda LoRe, President of Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. “It’s sexy, sassy and playful all at the same time and offers a destination for Valentine’s with a lot of choice at a great value.”

The “Smooch” campaign hits the Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog, website and stores nationwide at the end of January. In addition to sexy babydolls and chemises adorned with rhinestones and heart details, Frederick’s will also feature the Hollywood Exxtreme Cleavage bra, one of the brand’s most popular styles, in a limited edition heart pattern. 

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