London Overtakes New York as Fashion Capital of the World
Posted by Lucky on Aug 18, 2011
London has overtaken New York as the fashion capital of the world for 2011.
A survey by Global Language Monitor, which tracks the frequency of words and phrases across print, electronic and social media has officially awarded London the top spot, which New York had claimed the previous year.
The huge surge in media interest has been [...]
Mata taking her spring fashion line to NYC
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
When I walked into Angelina Mata’s River North abode, I was immediately transported onto a set of The Devil Wears Prada — if that film had been about a talented artist preparing for fashion week in New York City, that is. My eyes were drawn to an array of colorful fabrics waiting to be drawn [...]
[Read More]Fashion photos of the week
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
Supermodel Miranda Kerr at the David Jones spring/summer fashion preview on Burke Street on August 10, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
source:- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fashion-and-beauty/fashion/fashion-photos/fashion-photos-of-the-week/article2130060/
NZ fashion’s newest faces
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
Wellington fashion label Two Wonders has only been going eight months but its designers and best buddies, Sophea Son, 28, and Sophie Knapp, 23, have grabbed the opportunity to show at Fashion Week.
Since being accepted into the New Generation show they have been busy designing, as well as attending Fashion Week boot camp in Auckland, [...]
Fashion Folks Annoyed That Michelle Obama Scheduled the National Design Awards for the Middle of Fashion Week
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
The National Design Awards usually take place in the middle of July, but this year Michelle Obama will host it at the White House on September 13, right in the middle of New York fashion week. As a result, several honorees can’t make it, including finalist Jason Wu and runner-up Prabal Gurung. Gilles Mendel, who [...]
[Read More]Kris Jenner to launch clothing line on QVC; Kardashian fashion to appeal to all ‘ages, body types’
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
It seems the “momager” wants in on the Kardashian action.
Kris Jenner will be launching a line of fashion on QVC, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
While her daughters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe have become branding giants, lending their names to Sears, Bebe and Opi nail polish, this would be only the second recent venture for the [...]
London deemed top fashion capital-survey
Posted by Lucky on Aug 17, 2011
London has overtaken New York as the world’s fashion capital for 2011, fuelled by media interest in late British designer Alexander McQueen and Kate Middleton, according to a survey by the Global Language Monitor.
Based on a system that tracks the frequency of words and phrases in print, electronic and social media, London moved up from [...]
Fashion Week beckons young Stoke designer
Posted by Lucky on Aug 11, 2011
From Stoke to the New Zealand Fashion Week runway … it’s a dream that could come true for Laura Marshall with a little help.
The 23-year-old fashion designer, who was taught to sew by her mum, Denise, and was inspired by her Nayland College textiles teacher Annie McCreary, is in the top 10 finalists of the [...]
Perth Fashion Festival revamps
Posted by Lucky on Aug 11, 2011
Perth Fashion Festival will shake up its program as it enters thirteenth year, with the introduction of capsule shows, national designers and stand-alone designer runway parades.
Event Director Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan said expectations were high for the latest instalment.
“For a Festival in its 13th year, we continue to raise the bar and deliver a unique program that [...]
Lara Stone slams ‘sexy’ fashion
Posted by Lucky on Aug 11, 2011
Lara Stone thinks scantily clad women like Lady Gaga “aren’t sexy”.
The 27-year-old Dutch model is praised for her trademark front teeth gap and luscious blonde locks, which have made her one of the world’s most lusted after women.
Lara argues that sexiness is about originality, although one lady who she doesn’t find alluring is pop icon [...]
Fashion and art find a fit
Posted by Lucky on Aug 11, 2011
If you walk past one of the several windows of the Hermes store in the city, you won’t see a vibrant silk scarf, a Kelly or Birkin bag or even a crystal goblet, although they are all for sale within the newly refurbished boutique.
Instead you will see a plywood tree.
Created by Melbourne sculptor Kylie Stillman, [...]
‘Rent’ gets a reboot: The show goes on – but with updated fashion and new take on style
Posted by Lucky on Aug 11, 2011
“Rent” – retired from Broadway three years ago after a nearly 12-year run and 5,124 performances – returns to New York Thursday with a look that’s anything but a revival.
Thanks to the ’90s resurrection in fashion – most notably grunge and punk – and also a revamp of every outfit in the show’s production, the [...]
Passion for fashion
Posted by Lucky on Aug 8, 2011
On Friday, as the 30 metre long ramp was set on fire at the luxurious Casino Hotel, Kochi witnessed what could well be the beginning of a fashion revolution.
Bringing together 50 stunning models showcasing the collection of 20 Indian designers, the Kochi International Fashion Week (KIFW) seems set to change the face of the multi-ethnic [...]
Models let their hair down at KIFW party
Posted by Lucky on Aug 5, 2011
The glitterati, the glamour. Finally, it has reached the shores of Kochi!
The much awaited Kochi International Fashion Week got to a good start on Wednesday evening with the Lukmance Model agency, one of the official model management people, throwing a ravishing party at Hotel CGH Earth.
Apart from the snazzy models, those who graced the party [...]
10-year-old model becomes the new fashion victim
Posted by Lucky on Aug 5, 2011
Gracing the cover of a top fashion magazine, a petite frame clad in designer clothes reclining on leopard print pillows with a retro hairstyle, flaunting killer heels is grabbing many eyeballs. But, not for the right reasons. Since the model, who is sexily posing for the camera, is only a 10-year-old girl.
Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau is [...]
