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Mouret’s collection for Gap

Roland Mouret, has announced that he will be designing a capsule collection for Gap. Available in November and consisting of just 10 dresses, Mouret confirmed that 3 styles will be sold as part of the Gap collaboration with Join Red organisation. Mouret said of the venture, “Gap has given me […]

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Kate designs for Topshop

H&M and Target have made it their mission to team up with as many top designers of the moment and bring to us cheap yet chic fashion, but Topshop has gone one better and if the rumours are correct will be hiring Kate Moss for £1 million to design her […]

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Celebrate Farylrobin @ Bloomingdales

To celebrate Farylrobin footwear, and the arrival of the collection at its flagship store on 59th street. Bloomingdales will be hosting a special launch party at its Soho store on September 16th from 1-3pm. Spend the afternoon trying on the collection, mingling with shoe designer Faryl Robin Morse, and drinking […]

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The Posh effect

No longer allowed freebies from big designer labels…..has Victoria Beckham become a fashion liability? Well not according to the organisers of fashion rocks, who appear to be considering the stick thin celeb as a possible host for the next show at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 18 October 2007.

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Cocktails and Q&A with Vivienne Westwood

What: As part of her collaboration with Nine West, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood will be making an in-store appearance on Sept 12th from 6pm to 8pm. The limited-edition 11-piece NineWest/Vivienne Westwood collaboration features unique shoes, boots, handbags and accessories. Where: Macy’s Herald Square location, New York Watch an edited version […]

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Backstage Interviews

Couple of great backstage interviews at NY Fashion week from Coutorture media. The first with Cathy Horyn of the New York Times and the second with Design Team A La Disposition.

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Key buyers place orders at Pure

During this summer’s busy event calendar, Pure stood strong as London’s leading trade fashion show this August with buyers from department stores attending and placing orders for spring/summer 2007 as well as top ups for autumn/winter 2006. Independents visiting Pure included Subcouture, Pastiche, Psyche, Sunday Best, Mark Phillips, Graham and […]

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Music rocks fashion

Fashion rocked on Thursday night, kicking off NY fashion week in style. Elton John was the host for the ultra glam, star studded event held in New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Beyonce, The Scissor Sisters, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera and more took to the stage. Check out footage from […]

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Campaigns: Kate Moss for Agent Provocateur

Being a Kate Moss fan, I too, like thousands of others, furiously typed in www.agentprovocateur.com trying to get a first glimpse at the advert that caused AP’s site server to crash due to the number of people checking out Miss Moss’ acting debut. I signed up, signed in, put my […]

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Threadshow Sep’06

FASHION SHOWS! RECORDS! BOOKS! BEATS! EATS! COCKTAILS! Don’t miss THREAD San Diego, the major independent fashion shopping event! THREAD gives savvy men and women the chance to find something truly original for their wardrobes. Buy direct from 100 independent clothing and accessory designers from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]

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Drapers enters the blogosphere

Great news! Drapers has launched its very own blog. Just started yesterday along with a weekly e-newsletter (Drapers Fashion fix). Edited by Drapers Fashion Editor Khabi Mirza both the blog and newsletter cater mostly to fashion retailers, and all content is free… Finally the bigger names in the industry are […]

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Don’t tell

What: Secret Sample Sale (designers on sale include Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Religion Clothing, Gharani Strok & more) Where: The Well Gallery,Dray Walk, Old Truman Brewery, 90 Brick Lane , London When: 31st August (invitation only) – 3rd September Visit: www.secretsamplesale.co.uk for further info …

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Get the look: Classic Beauty

Inject a touch of vintage glamour into your make up collection with cosmetics line Besame. Created by make-up historian Gabriela Hernadez, the range replicates the 1940’s romantic approach to beauty.Crafted with attention to detail, products from the line are enclosed in a signature embossed gold metal case and range from […]

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Classic Beauty

Inject a touch of vintage glamour into your make up collection with cosmetics line Besame. Created by make-up historian Gabriela Hernadez, the range replicates the 1940’s romantic approach to beauty.Crafted with attention to detail, products from the line are enclosed in a signature embossed gold metal case and range from […]

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World’s best dressed….

It’s been said and said again how remarkable Kate Moss’ comeback has been since her cocaine shame. But being voted one of the world’s best dressed women by Vanity Fair has got to be the icing on the cake. It’s unbelievable to think that only less than a year ago […]

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Aging Honestly

The over 30 “supers” talk to Style.com about what it means to be an older model today. A refreshingly honest article….. Linda Evangelista is on the phone. “It’s really important for me to be honest,” she says. “I don’t look like I do in the pages of Vogue. I think […]

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Scarlett Hearts Rbk

Face of L’oreal, Scarlett Johansson has signed a multimillion dollar deal to be the face of her new range with sports clothing company Reebok. Bit of an odd partnership as Johansson is known more for being glam rather than athletic, but no doubt it will be successful one. The retro […]

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Fashion Career Expo

Fashion Career Expo is the Nation’s premiere producer of professional job fairs for the Fashion Industry. For over 10 years, our company has consistently produced the nation’s most successful hiring events. With over 300 shows produced, our team has helped thousands of companies recruit the best talent in the industry […]

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ASOS soaring sales…

Dont we just love to copy those celebs…and doesnt online store ASOS just know it. Reporting a 61% increase in profits, ASOS (as seen on screen) proves there is a market for selling fashion online. [mad.co.uk]

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Success of Devil wears Prada

Quite surprised at the success of “The Devil wears Prada”. According to reviews Meryl Streep gives a very impressive performance as Miranda Priestly, the boss from hell who’s said to bear a resemblance to US Vogue editor Anna Wintour. So much so that some designers were unwilling to lend their […]

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Round up….

:: Helena Christensen admits taking cannabis [all headline news] :: Jean Muir donates over 18,000 pieces to The National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh [BBC news] :: Alexander McQueen awarded man of fashion by The Academy of Art University in San Francisco [toronto Fashion Monitor ] ::Britney Spears hoping to […]

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Explore a whole floor of Pure Accessories

Buyers can look forward to a summer of hot trading, as Pure, showing 6.7.8. August in Olympia, is stocking up its full range of accessories and colourful add-ons. The accessory market is increasingly popular for its real advantages of being in demand throughout the year and Pure offers an entire […]

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DSUK – June 2006

June 1st – 3rd Designer Sale 2006 will once again bring Brick Lane alive, bringing you the very best of current and past season, samples, stock and catwalk pieces from your very favourite designers. Sign up for your preview tickets on www.designersales.co.uk DSUK we offer dazzling goodie bags for each […]

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Shop independent

Support independent designers and visit online boutique, indieshopper. Designers include IMOOI, New York based accessories company established in 2000 by jeweler Anna Chan and painter/designer Craig Lo Presti.

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Fashion Co-Op

Slip on a comfy pair of shoes and get ready to shop ‘til you drop at the most hip-n-happenin’ shopping extravaganza LA has ever seen , Fashion Co-Op, where over 160 emerging fashion designers from all over the county retail their cutting-edge designs to today’s fashionistas. Whether you’re a celebrity […]

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Red Coles

Former music executive Eric Coles, has come up with his own line entitled “Red Coles. A limited edition line of hand painted and silk-screened t-shirts for men, women and kids. Inspired by music and pop culture, his soulful t-shirts pay homage to icons such as Johnny Cash, Andy Warhol and […]

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Promiscuous

2006 hasn’t really come up with the goods in terms of music, but Nelly Furtado looks set to turn it all around and has come back with a vengeance. Looking sexy and sounding fresh, Ms Furtado has teamed up with Timbaland for her most recent edgy and energy filled tune […]

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Hard man Hilfiger

How bizarre… fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, 55, smacked up Guns N’ Roses star Axl Rose, 44, at Rosario Dawson’s birthday party (held at The Plumm nightclub in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea) allegedly because Axl moved Hilfiger girlfriends drink so it wouldn’t spill. Hilfiger hit his arm, telling him to […]

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“In Camera” with Nick Knight

SHOWstudio will be staging an online interview today at 16.00 hours (UK Time) with photographer and (its director) Nick Knight. With a 25 years career Nick Knight’s work includes editorials for Vogue, i-D, record covers for David Bowie and Bjork and campaigns for Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent. Log […]

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Bloody prank

Just when you thought Pete Doherty couldn’t be any fouler….he manages to exceed all expectations. Drug addict Doherty has given his record label Rough trade, no choice but to give him the boot, after injecting himself with heroin after a gig in Berlin, then squirting a syringe full of his […]

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Piers Morgan on blogging…

I love blogging. I’m going to start my own blog soon. I think it’s great; it’s what the Internet should be about. It had gone from being a totally free spirit to being a very controlled, corporate thing for a while and now people are breaking free and it’s becoming […]

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Chic for a cause

Purchase a nameplate necklace and tell your friends how your feeling. Launched by I am . . . accessories, names are replaced with choices of (I am…..) brave, angry, concerned or calm. Proceeds from each sale goes to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s work to increase funding for breast […]

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House of Dereon expands line to juniors

Beyonce and Tina Knowles are cashing in on the apparent success of the House of Dereon and venturing into kiddies wear. According to Victor Azrak owner of the Check Group who will be manufacturing the line, the collection will be for girls who like Beyonce’s look but don’t want spend […]

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Demi Moore to play Coco Chanel

The rumour mill has it that Demi Moore could be cast as Coco Chanel in a biopic about the iconic French fashion designer. The biopic will follow Chanel’s life from age 20 to her death at age 81. As well as portraying her rise to a fashion designer the film […]

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Armani dressed England for World Cup

Looks like the World Cup is going to be a very fashionable affair with Dolce and Gabbana dressing the Italians and Giorgio Armani taking charge of the English team. Keeping the wardrobe very classic and blue, the Italian designer will be kitting the team out in navy wool suits, and […]

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