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East European fashion labels aim for the world stage
Sep 10th
BUDAPEST/WARSAW (Reuters) – The winding flower embroidery of the Matyo folk is a living traditional art form in the tiny Hungarian village of Tard, where Rozi Vaczi spent time as a child.
When Vaczi had a T-shirt decorated with the embroidery two years ago for her boyfriend Ervin Nagy, a More >
London Olympics inspires relaxed chic at New York Fashion Week
Sep 10th
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pajama styles, track pants and bomber jackets are the trends that top U.S. department store buyers expect to see on the runways at New York’s Fashion Week when it starts on Thursday – a relaxed chic they say was inspired by the London Olympics. Silhouettes by More >
Lacoste revisits heyday at NY fashion week
Sep 10th
NEW YORK, Sept 8, 2012 (AFP) – Felipe Oliveira Baptista revisited the heyday of Lacoste with a New York fashion week show collection Saturday that mixed sporty lines with a sense of fun.
With the crocodile-logo sportswear label marking its 80th anniversary next year, its Portuguese designer told AFP he More >
Fashion grads from Asia have their New York moment
Sep 10th
NEW YORK – There’s nothing glamorous about ironing your own collection before a show at New York fashion week, but if that’s what it takes for Jie Jessie Liu to break into the business, she’ll do it. Jie Jessie Liu, center, 32, from Penglai, Shandong province, China, a graduate of More >
Tracy Reese, a favorite of Michelle Obama, shows at Fashion Week
Sep 10th
NEW YORK – Designer Tracy Reese, enjoying the spotlight after Michelle Obama wore one of her dresses at the Democratic National Convention, on Sunday showed her latest collection that she said is made for women who share the first lady’s confident sense of style. Tracy Reese – SS 2013 / More >
Photo legends inspire Jason Wu at NY fashion week
Sep 10th
WASHINGTON, Sept 7, 2012 (AFP) – Two legends of fashion photography came together in the mind of Jason Wu on Friday when he sent out a spring-summer 2013 collection that encapsulated his vision of a strong yet sensual woman. Jason Wu – SS 2013 / Photo: Pixel Formula
The Taiwan-born, Canadian-bred More >
Dressing for Your Body, Which Happens to be Awesome: Petite Edition
Sep 10th
Written by Clara – Brown University
Photo CreditWelcome back to Dressing for Your Body, Which Happens to be Awesome (known in some circles as DFYBWHTBA — we’re working on a better acronym). You’ve learned how to dress your long legs, your boobs of any size, and your fantastic butt. You’ve More >
Victoria Beckham stays sumptuous at NY fashion week
Sep 10th
NEW YORK, Sept 9, 2012 (AFP) – Victoria Beckham sent out a sumptuous spring-summer 2013 collection Sunday during New York fashion week, proving her designing career is no flash in the Spice Girl pan. Victoria Beckham – SS 2013 / Photo: Pixel Formula
With her smiling and supportive soccer star husband More >
NY fashion week kicks off spring-summer 2013 collections
Sep 10th
NEW YORK – The spring-summer 2013 collections start coming down the runways on Thursday when New York fashion week shifts into high gear with nearly 300 shows and presentations over eight days.
Nicholas K, BCBG Max Azria, Richard Chai and Japan’s Tadashi Shoji are among the first to show at More >
Nathalie Massenet elected new British Fashion Council chair
Sep 10th
It’s official. The founder of Net-A-Porter will succeed Harold Tillman as chairman of the British fashion association, according to organization’s twitter feed and the group’s website. The British Fashion Council executive board agreed to Massenet’s appointment, September 6.
A star of the Internet business world at the head of the More >
Alexander Wang glows in the dark at NY fashion week
Sep 10th
NEW YORK, Sept 9, 2012 (AFP) – Alexander Wang thrilled his guests with futuristic outfits that glow in the dark Saturday as he reaffirmed his flair for the theatrical at New York fashion week.
As if on cue, menacing dark clouds swirled over the spartan Pier 94 warehouse on the More >
Italian fashion houses ask for greater Chinese cooperation
Sep 10th
MILAN – Italian fashion executives have called for China to improve business conditions for European companies seeking to expand in the world’s fastest-growing luxury market.
China is on the track to become one of the world’s biggest markets for luxury products, but European companies face high import duties and high More >
Cities celebrate fashion with night of shopping around world
Sep 10th
Designers, celebrities and shoppers in cities from New York to Milan roamed boutiques and stores in droves on Thursday as part of the fourth annual “Fashion’s Night Out,” a global event to encourage spending. Fashion’s Night Out’s 4th edition took place on Sept 6, 2012 in 19 countries
The event, held More >
NY fashion week begins on confident note
Sep 10th
NEW YORK – New York Fashion Week — the start of a month of spring-summer 2013 shows — began on a confident note Thursday, despite tough economic times, with collections from BCBG Max Azria and Nicholas K. Nicholas K – SS 2013 / Photo: Getty images
With consumers’ morale at a More >
Old School TV Style: Fashion Inspired by Clarissa Explains It All
Sep 8th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
Photo CreditReal talk: Nothing gives me the warm fuzzies quite like old school Nickelodeon. I grew up watching shows like Legends of the Hidden Temple, All That, Doug, Rugrats, and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and I can’t help but feel a little giddy More >
Fashion Inspiration: Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
Sep 5th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditTaylor Swift’s latest song happens to be yet another catchy tune, titled “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” This song could very well be seen like a case of “Call Me Maybe” gone wrong. Highlighting a toxic break-up/make-up relationship, the song’s lyrics More >
Fashion Week: New York stocks up on the latest
Sep 5th
American fashion will present its spring-summer 2013 collections from September 6 to 14 as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. This season will see several of the regular brands and designers that often present their collections at international fashion weeks. Such as Brazilian Osklen, which will present its collection More >
In sexy fashion world, one designer covers up
Sep 5th
NEW YORK – Designers love to push boundaries in the search for that sexy catwalk look, but Nzinga Knight, an American Muslim, takes an even more daring tack: covering her models up.
At New York Fashion Week, which starts Thursday, impossibly tall, slinky creatures will sashay down the runways at More >
Fashion Week: New York stocks up on the latest
Sep 4th
American fashion will present its spring-summer 2013 collections from September 6 to 14 as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. This season will see several of the regular brands and designers that often present their collections at international fashion weeks. Such as Brazilian Osklen, which will present its collection More >
In sexy fashion world, one designer covers up
Sep 4th
NEW YORK – Designers love to push boundaries in the search for that sexy catwalk look, but Nzinga Knight, an American Muslim, takes an even more daring tack: covering her models up.
At New York Fashion Week, which starts Thursday, impossibly tall, slinky creatures will sashay down the runways at More >
DIY Fashion: How to Make Knotted Hair Ties
Sep 2nd
Written by Tori – Texas Christian University
{Image source: Anthropologie}Knotted hair ties are the new scrunchies this year. You’ve probably seen them on your favorite fashion blogger, in your favorite store, or with the regular hair elastics at the drugstore.
Knotted hair ties are not only great for your hair since they don’t More >
Back to School Fashion: 5 Fall 2012 Denim Trends to Try
Aug 30th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Photo CreditOver the last few weeks, we’ve told you all about the best back-to-school fashion trends, Fall 2012′s hottest colors and the trendiest fall shoes, and this week is all about denim.
Jeans are among the most versatile pieces a college girl can own — they’re comfortable, More >
Qatar launches Qela, its very own luxury fashion label
Aug 29th
Qatar has reached the next step in the world of fashion and luxury. After buying a stake in LVMH and taking over Valentino and French leather accessories brand Le Tanneur, the emirate is preparing to launch its own luxury clothing and accessories label by the end of the year, through More >
Sonakshi Sinha at ‘Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012?
Aug 29th
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha at the press conference for the “Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012?, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Sonakshi Sinha looking very hot and sexy in red sari.
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Olympics: Fashion wins few medals in London
Aug 26th
Designer Giorgio Armani predicted that the London Olympics would be the most stylish ever, but fashion experts say there has been as much bad taste as elegance on display. Photo: Ralph Lauren
From the Stella McCartney-designed British kit that omitted most of the red of the Union flag, to the US More >
DIY Fashion: Wire Flower Hair Piece
Aug 26th
Written by Tori – Texas Christian University
With such a busy schedule, hair is something that needs to be simple for most college students. This means hair accessories are your best friend – they’re the quickest, easiest way to dress up a simple ponytail, for example.
While not all hair accessories More >
Italian fashion writer Anna Piaggi dies aged 81
Aug 26th
Photo: Captain CatanItalian fashion icon and style journalist Anna Piaggi, who wrote for Vogue Italia and inspired German designer Karl Lagerfeld, died in Milan on Thursday aged 81.
Piaggi, who was famous for lighting up the front rows of fashion shows from Paris to New York with her eccentric style, More >
TV Fashion Recap: Leverage and Perception
Aug 17th
Written by Sarah – University of Michigan
TV Fashion Recap is a biweekly column featuring the best of TV fashion. Every other week, we recreate our favorite outfits from the most recent episodes of all of the hottest shows. Stay tuned; we may feature your favorite show next!
Photo Credits: 1, 2 More >
Geek Chic: Fashion Inspired by the Dark Knight Trilogy
Aug 17th
Written by Shannon – Boston University
Photo creditHere on the Geek Chic column, we’ve given Marvel characters a lot of love (See: The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man), so it’s only fair that DC Comics gets some, too! Unless you’re allergic to summer blockbusters, you’ve likely seen at least one More >
Back to School Fashion: Top 5 Color Trends for Fall 2012
Aug 13th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Jason Wu, Jil Sander, Milly by Michelle Smith, Narciso Rodriguez and Reed Krakoff Fall 2012 RTW | ELLEWelcome to part two of CF’s annual back to school fashion guide! Last week, we told you all about the hottest fall 2012 fashion trends and this week we’ll be More >
Italian fashion writer Anna Piaggi dies aged 81
Aug 12th
Photo: Captain CatanItalian fashion icon and style journalist Anna Piaggi, who wrote for Vogue Italia and inspired German designer Karl Lagerfeld, died in Milan on Thursday aged 81.
Piaggi, who was famous for lighting up the front rows of fashion shows from Paris to New York with her eccentric style, More >
Olympics: Fashion wins few medals in London
Aug 12th
Designer Giorgio Armani predicted that the London Olympics would be the most stylish ever, but fashion experts say there has been as much bad taste as elegance on display. Photo: Ralph Lauren
From the Stella McCartney-designed British kit that omitted most of the red of the Union flag, to the US More >
WGSN’s Global Fashion Awards come to London
Aug 12th
WGSN, the world’s leading fashion forecaster, will host its 2012 Global Fashion Awards on November 5th at The Savoy in London.
The awards, which are held annually, celebrate the best in design – from ready-to-wear and accessories to sport and swimwear – as well as retail and e-tail. With entrants More >
Italian fashion writer Anna Piaggi dies aged 81
Aug 9th
Photo: Captain CatanItalian fashion icon and style journalist Anna Piaggi, who wrote for Vogue Italia and inspired German designer Karl Lagerfeld, died in Milan on Thursday aged 81.
Piaggi, who was famous for lighting up the front rows of fashion shows from Paris to New York with her eccentric style, More >
China’s passion for fashion catapults blogger to stardom
Aug 8th
Until recently Han Huohuo was just a twenty-something Chinese fashion blogger. Today he enjoys front-row seats at European catwalk shows and rubs shoulders with the editor of Chinese Vogue. Han Huohuo, in a photo from his blog
More than a million people now follow the wildly famous fashion blogger on Weibo, More >
