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A new limited edition EVIAN PAUL SMITH bottle will be shown to the world. It will be available in the best restaurants, hotels, concept stores and wellness centers as of the 1st of November 2009. www.paulsmithforevian.evian.com

STRAF Hotel & Bar hosted the launch event as their venue has built strong and solid ties with the design and art world. Within its walls, art exhibitions, live projects and presentations as well as live music come to life. www.straf.it

The Detox Evian Mocktails were served to guests, delightful non-alcoholic cocktails that combine both fruits and vegetables always prepared with a base of Evian water, guaranteeing the hydrating and healthy benefits of Evian, without sacrificing the pleasure.

Special Guest will be Mr. BRUNO TOSI, Grand Officer of the Italian Republic and President of the Association Premio "Una Vita Nella Musica: ARTUR RUBINSTEIN". Mr TOSI will celebrate the "Honour Plate" he recently received from the President of the Italian Republic for his contribution to the venerable thrity-year institution that will take place in Venice.

Stars hitting the scene such as Destiny Child's, Michelle Williams, EVIAN and BADOIT are also teaming up to be partners to the great event Premio "Una Vita Nella Musica: ARTUR RUBINSTEIN" that will take place the 12th December 2009 at the La Fenice Theatre in Venice. On this occasion, the Maestro DANIEL BARENBOIM will be awarded and will give a special performance to all the attending guests. Evian has a great history with Fashion.

Knitting Against Aids

For World AIDS Day 2009 Designers against AIDS, the Pink House (het Roze Huis), Sensoa and the gay/lesbian/bi federation of Antwerp, Belgium organise an amazing knitting benefit. With 'Knitting against AIDS' they want to instigate people to gain awareness concerning the consequences of HIV and AIDS. This will be done through knitting scarfs and organizing an accompanying event which will attract international media and hopefully raise a lot of funds.

'Knitting against AIDS' is a low-effort project where a wide span is created, as goes for prevention as well as the field of social acceptance of HIV-infected people. The aim is to get as many people knitting as possible and for this we are looking for partnerships with schools, societies and homes for elderly for example. Famous designers will be asked as well to knit a beautiful scarf or to customize it.

The DAA is opening up this great benefit to crafters and designers alike by requesting submissions for the benefit. If you are passionate about knitting, or eager to contribute to this great cause the DAA are open to people knitting a scarf themselves. The design is free for people to choose. A unique label will be added to the scarf at a later stage. People can buy the wool themselves, or for classes/larger groups the Pink House will come to deliver it and the scarves will be picked up again. Deadline for the scarves is October 15th.

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T h o m a s V o o r n s h o w s o f h i s g r e e n f i n g e r s . . . i n F a l l

Having shown his Fashion Herbarium with spring prints of live flowers and plants at the Arnhem Fashion Biennial in June this year.
Voorn now returns back home to create an all new Fashion Herbarium with photographic floral prints, using dead flowers and faded plants from his own garden.
By determination of garments and withered greenery he creates a Fashion Herbarium for Fall 2010.

The Fall Fashion Herbarium includes a series of ' Conifur ': faux fur prints made of dried conifer. Other elements in the Fall 2010 prints are windswept leaves, dried flowers and a Dutch duck.

Tribeca Retail Club is presenting their third free fashion event featuring established and independent designers showcasing the best talent in Womenswear, Accessories and performance in Fashion. The day includes a guest designer show, swag bags, artist performance and wrap reception.

WHAT : TRC - DESIGNER SOIREE # 3
WHEN : SATURDAY August 29th 2009
TIME : 1PM - 8PM.
RECEPTION : 8PM - 10PM
ADMISSION : FREE.

LOCATION : CHACALA A SECRET SPOT 394 BROADWAY, 4TH FL, NYC.

To submit your brand for consideration email a link and contact information to : trc@chacalany.com Deadline Friday August 18th Limited Placement 10 designers Request a Tribeca Retail Club application trc@chacalany.com AND http://www.chacalany.com, SAY 360Fashion sent you.

New York--June 2009--Annie Havlicek's Fall and Winter 2009 Collection is inspired by the femme fatale's of the 1920s and vintage lingerie, Annie Havlicek brings an understated glamour back into fall fashion. Enraptured with stories of her grandparents smuggling booze in accordions, Annie shows her version via pleated tops and dressers.

In one dress a girly slip and lace bottom is juxtaposed with a menswear-inspired vest top. Prints that evoke pheasant feather headbands and leather straps on fluttery tanks add give a modern twist to the 20's.

The photo shoot for the look book was shot at what was once real speakeasy in New York. The shots have a leisurely vibe to them, as if the models were out all night and still look fabulous, albeit a bit hung over at brunch. Each of the outfits are transitory, and can be styled for either day or night. Drawing from photos of speakeasies and jazz slingers, one of her statement skirts was adapted from a pair of ruffled bloomers.

 

DAVID BECKHAM UNVEILED THE NEW FALL/WINTER 2009-10 EMPORIO ARMANI UNDERWEAR CAMPAIGN AT SELFRIDGES OXFORD STREET

June 11th, 2009, Milan - Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his friend and international sporting icon David Beckham today unveiled the worldwide exclusive of the new Emporio Armani Underwear Fall / Winter 2009-10 campaign at Selfridges Oxford Street in London.

 

Welcomed onstage outside Selfridges by Gaby Logan, David Beckham, dressed in a navy blue Giorgio Armani single breasted suit, unveiled a new campaign image which covered the entire front facade of Selfridges to thousands of Londoners who turned up to greet him in spite of the tube strike. David Beckham then met 300 lucky fans who had previously qualified for a VIP meet and greet.

 

'David has a great sense of style and is an inspiring role model - this is what makes him the perfect partner for Emporio Armani underwear. I am very excited that David Beckham's new campaign image was unveiled exclusively in his home country and where better than at such an iconic retail destination as Selfridges,' said Giorgio Armani.

                         
NJAL is the London based online platform for emerging graduates and design talent, counting more than a thousand fashion designers from over forty countries. THE SHOP is a new online initiative launching May 28th and will offer one-off pieces from designers like Ute Ploier, Anna Aichinger, Husam El Odeh and many others.

The first to host THE SHOP is Robin Schulié, head-buyer of the iconic Maria Luisa store in Paris and Unit F, the Austrian Association for Contemporary fashion. Diane Pernet, editor of cult-favourite blog,A Shaded View On Fashion, and founder of ASVOFF, fashion film festival, has been announced as the host in July.

Each consecutive month thereafter will be headed by another leading industry figure.
During its first month THE SHOP collaborates with Unit F, highlighting a long running, star-studded design industry in Austria. The fashion-set includes designers like Helmut Lang, one of the most iconic designers of our time. Tomasz Donocik, Awareness & Consciousness and Ute Ploier are just some of the prominent Austrian designers available from the NJAL Guerilla Store.

THE SHOP is a fresh online concept providing access to unobtainable designer pieces from a wide selection of fashion brands.

 

 

May 6, 2009, NEW YORK, NY -- Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce that his friend and fashion icon Victoria Beckham unveiled today her new image from the Emporio Armani women's underwear advertising campaign for Autumn/Winter 2009/10. The debut took place on the famed main floor of Macy's Herald Square in New York City. Both Victoria Beckham and Macy's chairman Terry Lundgren were on hand to reveal for fans and customers alike the 20-foot banner with the new campaign image.

After the reveal, Victoria greeted fans and posed for individual photographs with each in a private meet-and-greet in the women's intimates department.

For the occasion, Victoria wore an Emporio Armani black fitted tuxedo jacket with black jet beaded shoulders and black Swarovski crystal beaded leggings. The outfit was accessorized with an Emporio Armani black satin, platform shoe with a silver twist heel, and a Giorgio Armani oversized python clutch from the limited edition Armani/5th Avenue collection.

It's already hitting big as we predicted in 2005, the fashion industry is evolving to film. LVMH goliath steps into the online viral video era with a film focused on the reinvented Lady Dior bag by Christian Dior. The Dior house movement into an online viral video campaign is a sign of their target on the digital demographic.

This first film stars actress Marion Cotillard, as she races through Paris with reflections throughout the film of the elements of the Lady Dior bag: the bag's quilting refered to by the girders on the Tour Eiffel, the film noir monochrome color pallette matching the bag,  and main product shot at the opening of the film with the bag a table. The main product shots are also on the Eiffel tower elevator and girders in hot pursuit by several mobsters.

The film opens with Marion Cotillard urgently requesting to leave otherwise a man will be in serious danger. The bag takes center stage when Marion is requested to "open the bag" revealing the contents of the bag to be several different keychains with various sized keys on it. The plot thickens with intermittant shots of a man trapped in a room in front of a telephone unable to make a call because his hands are tied. The video leads to the second part with the entrace of "Lady Rouge" a tall blonde who unscrews the lock on the door where the man is trapped.

Designer Thuy Diep is offering great skirt styles this summer to get you out of the winter gloom. Brighten up your summer wardrobe with this season's trendless summer staples. When shopping for skirts it is good to pay attend to the fabric, shape, textures and cuts as you need to find what best fits your body type. The slouchy and pencil skirts are great for daytime and office wear while the peplum is a more playful statement piece and can be dressed up with a sexy pair of heels and jewelry.

Thuys Top Three Picks:
Slouchy Skirt: A faux seam opening at center front and contrasting waist panel is what makes this skirt unique. The Bernetta is a textured Silk Organza from France that throws the light giving it a special sheen. It is a bit stiff so it maintains the shape of the Slouchy Skirt perfectly and looks beautiful with a simple blouse tucked into the waist. It fits below natural waist and is slightly loose fitting, creating a slouchier silhouette than our pencil skirt while retaining its sophistication. (For a less generous fit, go a size down

Peplum Skirt: Embrace color this Spring! Fun and flirty combines with edgy chic in the Peplum Skirt. An exaggerated peplum flounce is a modern take on a feminine detail. Pair it with a simple top or push your style by combining it with our Ruffle Sleeve Blouse

Pencil Skirt: A universally flattering pencil skirt with cross diagonal seams and side seam pockets. Silver lurex and black woven tweed fabric is perfect for nighttime glamour. This is truly a cross-seasonal item.

Pour bien commencer le printemps, j’ai l’occasion de vous proposer un petit concours. Vous avez sans doute remarqué depuis quelques jours un bandeau sur le côté pour The Body Shop et leurs efforts dans la lutte contre le VIH. A partir du 23 mars, The Body Shop et MTV se mettent à l’heure de la lutte avec [...]

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de mes vacances. Snif! Après une semaine passée à la neige et au grand air, il a bien fallu remettre le pied à terre, ranger le snowboard (ça y est, je sais en faire!!) et rentrer à Paris, juste à temps pour avoir le changement d’horaire du printemps. Il est 1h plus tard que d’habitude, déjà!! Je [...]

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Reem Alasadi was born in Iraq and grew up in London. She actively participates in fashion events throughout the world. She started her own vintage remake shop in 2003 and has been presenting collections in Laforet Harajuku since 2005. She also shows collections at London Fashion Week. You can visit her website by clicking here.

A Gothic Renaissance show, this was truly the "dramatic spectacle" that the designer intended. There were white, fringed, layered and tiered dresses, big silver jewels, black leggings and black eyes, feathers and sequins, leather and lace and lips in every color. Puffed sleeves and high necked blouses became modern when combined with long, layered, casually wrinkled skirts. A fitted black jump suit with a pink sequined top underneath, was a standout as was the pink knitted jump suit with hood and cape. Oranges, blues, browns, reds, pinks, and purples warmed up a dark, cold space. Long, fringed vests and short, black fitted jackets with silver studs were versatile and wearable right into Spring.

*Although the invitation to this fabulous event included the address and maps were available, the entrance needed to be clearly flagged. A blow up of the invitation and Tokyo Fashion Week banners would really help. Many of the maps for Tokyo Fashion Week were only in Japanese. It might help to have them translated into English as well for International buyers and visitors.

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Yukiko Hanai established her label Atelier Hanai in 1964. She has won many awards throughout her career including the Japan Fashion Editor's Club (1973) and the Senken Buyers Award (2003). She believes that "design should be available for all aspects of life." She also designs for design and film. For more information you can visit her website here.

The invitation to see this collection is a work of art and a souvenir for a fantastic show! There were line-ups before 1:00 and at 1:30 the house was full with rows of people standing at the back. The audience was dressed for this event. I spotted a brilliant red, ruffled, high collared, long dress beside an elegantly tailored black suit, a mauve suit jacket with a diamond and pearl broach, a black suit with white lapels, cuffs and pouf, fedoras and top hats and many spectacular kimonos before the lights went down and the dancers spun their way down the center of the room.

The models' white fluffed hair looked like spun snow and feathers, lace and chiffon were also a light, wintery white. The jackets, the jackets! High collared, wide belted and beautifully detailed and fitted, they looked cozy and warm but sleek and stylish. A fitted black short jacket featured lots of silver zippers. Purses with feathers, fringes, fur and a myriad of colors, complimented outfits perfectly. Black leggings and patterned stockings looked great in combination with high heels and short skirts. Teal blue, warm, sunny orange, pink and red added warmth and it was almost spring as the black dress with white and green flowers appeared. The show ended with a shower of colored papers like leaves in the Fall. Another amazing show!

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Designer Han has been presenting her collections at Japan Fashion Week since 2003! Her pieces are representative of "POP LIFE" and combine a "daily elegance and vivid passion." Her pieces are "for beautiful, elegant women who are strong but soft, cool but cute." For more information visit her site here.

The white runway was covered in plastic which was removed right before the show. This reinforced the idea of new and fresh, like the collection. This Autumn and Winter exhibition could easily work for Spring, as well. There were lots of whites and pastels, sleeveless tops and vests, shorts and short skirts. Many of the high heeled sandals and wedges matched the outfits. More fur embellishments and trims here! Vibrant blues and greens were prominent and could definitely function well throughout the year. The oranges and reds, against the white background, gave this collection an Eastern European flavor. The designs on the belts and dress panels looked as if they were embroidered. Coin belts and necklaces fit right in with the peasant blouses, soft suede boots and swinging, flouncy skirts. These were "the many costumes of the world - a new, little world."

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Designer Ohal Ando has been an active participant in the fashion industry since he first created his DOPPEL GÄNGER label with a friend in 1997. In 2006, he created a women's clothing line, lessthan and showed it at Tokyo Collection. He moved back to Tokyo (2007) after extensive traveling and created his men's clothing line Less than Zero. He decided to establish one cohesive brand called LESSTHAN shortly after. He currently works with a variety of artists and musicians to create his pieces. For more information click here.

As a first time visitor to Tokyo, I have been impressed by the many beautifully tailored, sharply pressed business suits, crisp overcoats and polished shoes, a sea of black, white and tan. Yet, always, there is just the slightest touch of added style: a scarf, a two toned leather briefcase, a colorful silk tie, silver cell-phone trinkets... The promotional package for this show included a purple acrylic Bow Tie and that certainly hinted of new and fresh styles to come. The Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" played by "niumun" reinforced the themes of vibrant color, creativity, energy and that extra nod to style. The special models looked very individual and natural -almost as if they were outside and going about their every day activities. Although black and white made an appearance, the black trench coat was shorter and edgier than a classic trench and suits featured lots of zippers and colors, including a red one with a long sleeved, purple T underneath. Pants tended to be narrow and fitted and were different styles and lengths. The cuffed jeans looked neat! I liked the red cargo jacket with matching red runners. The red, grey, and black plaids were also eye-catching. The sweaters came in a variety of colors, designs and necklines. It was great to see v-necks instead of the more common round necked, crew sweaters. Fedoras, leather boots, vests, Bow Ties, stripes and plaids and purples, pinks and yellows made this collection an easy transition from Fall into Spring.

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The designer for the G.V.G.V. house, MUG, graduated from Kuwasawa Design School and launched her line in 1999. She has participated in shows such as the Designer's Invitation Project (2007) hosted by UNIQLO and the Designer's Invitation Project for UT (2008). You can visit her website here for more information!

The room was full and there were double rows of people standing behind the seats. As the lights went down, there was silence. Two screens showing bare, dark trees, shifted and moved and the show began. It was a Fall collection of faux fur vests, tall boots, leggings, caps and blacks, greys and whites with some muted blues and pinks. Skirts and dresses were short and fitted. Shoulders were big and padded, while sleeves were futuristic. Cloaks were in evidence as were pockets, belts big buttons and shiny zippers and glittering sequins. Fringes were details on tops, boots and hems. MUG is all about creating looks where masculinity and femininity exist. The masculine booties, buckles, and futuristic cuts were balanced with soft feathers and rhinestones. The mixing of textures in the collection as well as the dramatic eye make up made for an exciting show!

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A large crowd gathered well before the noon opening and by 1:00, it was a full house. Jotaro Saito is one of Japan's foremost Kimono designers and many women wore them to the show and brightened a room darkened in preparation for "The Marbling". He works to create pieces that incorporate both tradtional and contemporary styles. He regularly holds shows in kimono and department stores throughout Japan. As one of the youngest fashion designers, Saito mixes the traditional with the modern, and the kimonos shown today reflect that mix, both in form and design. The Japanese models, men and women, were graceful and communicative with the audience. As they walked, individually or in pairs, they paused and turned several times, displaying the fluidity of the material and also the exquisite range of pattern: geometric, floral, stripes or combinations. Swirling greens, greys, browns, blacks, silvers and bright yellows and oranges really caught the eye. The denim material in the men's kimonos was an especially unusual and creative touch. Every gesture had meaning and displayed the kimono and the accessories to perfection. Great pride in culture and sharing its rich history and place in the world were obvious.

Jotaro Saito also designs furniture, luggage and art and creates for movie sets, museums, shopping areas and hotels. I was charmed by two women from the Tokyo Peninsula Hotel who invited me to visit and see Jotaro's lobby design and art. He works to create the Japanese spirit "wa" through his creations. More details to follow when I go this May. You can visit his website here for more information.

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Le dernier jour de la visite Fashion Week-esque de Stylecartel et M, Stylecartel est rentrée chez elle auprès de sa famille après la présentation Mulberry et une dernière visite au Tranoï. Le soir même, M et moi avons fait une longue balade dans Paris, finissant à l’Île-Saint-Louis. Un menu nous était proposé, aux alentours de 35 [...]

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Yesterday we went to The Dress and Co Fashion Show. It was held at the Laforet Museum in Harajuku. While we were waiting in line I had my photo taken by a photographer from FashionSnap.com (a Japanese Street Photography site) and the photos should be up in the next month or so. Will keep you posted! The setting of the show was very moody and when we arrived it was very dark and there were dimly lit lamps lighting the room. When the show began the lights came on and the steam machines started as the models came out onto the runway. I was lucky enough to have a front row seat and actually got some great pictures! The first few are the ones I took and you can see the Japan Fashion Week runway photos below them.

Hideaka Sakaguchi graduated with a degree in interior design from Hosei University. He worked at Designers' Maison and then created his own company, Jelly Garcia in 2002. In 2008 his collection was shown at RENDEZ-VOUS Paris and he has continually been gaining orders from around the world. The label was renamed The Dress and Co. for this year's collection. You can visit his website here.

The collection was quite different than anything I have seen lately. The models had extremely teased hair with a single braid in the back and bright red lips. Many of them wore converse sneakers embellished with beautiful flowers. I wasn't too keen on the sneakers but the whole theme seemed to work well. Knee length suede boots were prominent too. The collection was all about layers and varying dress lengths. There were some beautiful dresses that we saw both dressed up and dressed down. Some great baggy and casual winter coats with fur embellishments went down the runway as well. Many of the dresses were made of soft light cremes and whites and featured delicate floral patterns. The models seemed to float down the runway as if they were on a foggy lake surface. It was magical!

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Yesterday after seeing the Luxe By Plugin Show we went to see Takumi Hatakeyama. His show, entitled "Scroll//Spiral," was held in the beautiful Ometesando area. Rather than having a runway fashion show, Takumi chose to present his collection in an installation. He explained that he has been presenting his collections this way so that the press can get up close to his clothes and take pictures and feel the fabrics. The exhibit was in a small room on the third floor and featured dangling beads and flowers and beautiful dark wood floors. It will be open for the next two days for buyers, designers and press to view. It was packed when we went to see it! The clothes were made of thick fabrics and knits. Every piece had beautiful detailing and featured flowers and many had circular pieces with his name on them (see close up image below). The invitation that he sent out featured these patterns too! Many of the mannequins had beautiful tulle intricately wrapped around their feet and had beautiful neck pieces. They were placed in a circle around the room with a group of three mannequins placed in the center. They looked angelic and it was definitely magical being around the room. Everyone seemed to be in awe as they admired the pieces and felt the fabrics. These pieces were couture like but definitely wearable. They would definitely grab everyone's attention if they were worn at an event or party. It was a completely different experience seeing a collection in installation style but it was much more intimate and you could see the clothes in a much different way than if they were just passing by on a runway! It was a beautiful collection! Bravo Takumi!

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Shortly after seeing the magnificent Shinmai Project Fashion Show at Tokyo Midtown, we headed over to Harajuku Quest Hall to see the Kamishima Chinmai Show. It was another packed house! Many of the pieces were embellished with shimery sequins and the models wore netting elegantly placed around their heads. The pieces were immaculately designed and presented. There were some beautiful jackets and separates that would be great for fall. All of the models wore high heeled loafer booties as well. Layering is and unique cuts are continuing to be a big trend on the runway this season! You can see a few photos of the collection below. The images are via the Japan Fashion Week Website. I was very impressed to see how quickly they uploaded the collection photos to their site! You can visit the Kamishima Chinmai home page to view previous collections here.

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Maliparmi has chosen a journey of the spirit to present its new SS09 collection. Its pieces speak of lightness and transparancy, objects take flight and lead up to the heart of the moons that kids deep in us all. "Respiro", Breath, as an internal wave telling every individual's story. [read more]