A new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) this summer, Fashion V Sport, will explore the relationship between contemporary fashion and global sportswear brands. Both industries have been inspired by street style and have been working in closer collaboration in recent years.
Date: 5 August – 14 December 2008
On display will be around 60 outfits including performance sportswear, work by fashion designers such as Stella McCartney who have designed sportswear ranges, and garments such as the work of Japanese label Visvim which show the influence of sportswear on high fashion. There will also be design drawings, photographs and film to examine how these products are worn, designed, advertised and collected.
The exhibition will show highlights from collections by designers who have playfully incorporated the style of sportswear into catwalk fashion such as Bernard Wilhelm’s Spring/Summer 07 patterned designs based on American bodybuilders and Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s colourful reinterpretation of a jogging suit for his Autumn/Winter 01 collection.
It will also illustrate how designers like Dries van Noten and Kim Jones have reworked sportswear staples such as the grey jersey tracksuit into high fashion items.
Fashion V Sport will trace the customization of sports fashion and will include work such as a jacket reconstructed from sections of Nike clothing by cult designer Dr Romanelli and Jeremy Scott’s range for Adidas inspired by the work of artist Keith Haring.
The exhibition will also show how the creativity of customizers such as I-Saw and Nash Money has been embraced by global superbrands, as seen in Rbk Custom trainers which allow the consumer to design their own shoe.
The final section will look at the world of sportswear obsessives – from collectors who own hundreds of pairs of trainers to the Japanese fashion designer Hirofumi Kiyonaga who has created a brand named after his virtual football team ‘Football Club Real Bristol’ for which he designs two fashion collections each year.
It will display extraordinary products from Nike’s handmade crocodile skin trainers to Ends’ diamond-encrusted shoelaces alongside examples of advertising campaigns for fashion brands featuring sports personalities such as David Beckham and David James modelling for Armani.
ECCO Shoes, the international shoe brand, are proud sponsors of Fashion V Sport. The exhibition will take place in the Porter Gallery, the V&A’s new gallery for contemporary exhibitions and installations, and will be designed by Metaphor.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Fashion V Sport sponsored by ECCO Shoes
Celebrate fashion in today's tight economy
This fall, students will return to school in high spirits sporting the latest must-have shoe and accessory trends such as plaid flats, argyle backpacks, graphic and high-top sneakers, moc-toe loafers, peep-toe and ballet flats, mary jane heels, wedges, and vintage-inspired pumps.
At prices averaging under $20 each, kids and teens can ring in the new school year outfitted in the latest brands and trends and still celebrate fashion in tight economy courtesy of Payless and its mission to democratize fashion and design in footwear.
Payless ShoeSource is bringing shoppers the latest styles at unbeatable prices, including its Designer Collections, which hit the runway at New York Fashion Week and include such labels as Abaete for Payless, Lela Rose for Payless, and Alice + Olivia for Payless.
The company has also secured its position as a "House of Brands" retailer with an expanded portfolio of well-known brands now offered at Payless stores including Airwalk, American Eagle, Dexter, Champion and Dunkman.
"We are committed to delivering fresh, fashion-forward branded products that channel youthful energy and individuality," said Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president of Payless ShoeSource.
"There's no better time to shop at Payless than in tight economic times. With the arrival of our back-to-school collection featuring top brands like Airwalk and American Eagle, not only will trend- and brand-conscious kids step out
with confidence, but parents can feel assured they are getting a great value that won't blow their already strained budget."
The Payless back-to-school collection features the latest trends including:
- Silhouettes - high-top sneakers, slip-on slides, moc-toe loafers, ballet flats, peep-toe flats, platforms, pumps, mary jane heels, wedges and flats
- Colors & Patterns - cream, hunter green, vintage plum, muted gray, classic black, fire engine red, plaid and argyle
- Materials - canvas, high shine patents, sparkly finishes, tweed
- Details - bows, studs, pleating, straps, buckles, chop-outs, frayed edges
Coordinating handbags and clutches come in structured shapes and feature the most popular fall materials such as patent and plaid. Sturdy backpacks with multiple zipper and buckle pockets provide plenty of storage space for the student on-the-go.
Sporty teens seeking to add edge to their wardrobes can kick it in Airwalk's high-tops or graphic-canvas slip-ons, while the Designer-obsessed can score runway-worthy looks with Payless' Fall 08 Designer Collections, due to hit stores in the coming weeks. The line reflects styles straight from the fall runway shows at New York Fashion Week.
Payless Fall Designer Collections:
Lela Rose, Laura Poretzky, and Stacey Bendet are Payless Guest Designers select fashion designers that create designer footwear and accessory collections featuring the latest runway looks, which Payless brings to its stores at affordable prices.
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Dayana Mendoza wins Miss Universe 2008 contest
This evening, during one of the year's most exciting live international television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, as MISS UNIVERSE 2008 live from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.
Ms. Mendoza is 22 years-old and her career ambition is to become an Interior Designer. She also enjoys photography and is interested in advertising.
The judging panel for the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant included: Donald Trump Jr, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization; fashion designer and entrepreneur Roberto Cavalli; Nadine Velazquez, international cover girl and star of NBC's "My Name Is Earl"; Jennifer Hawkins, television presenter and Miss Universe 2004; Louis Licari, celebrity colorist and "Today Show" ambush makeover expert; Joe Cinque, President of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences; Bollywood film & TV star, dancer, model Eesha Koppikhar; Nguyen Cong Khe, Editor in Chief of Thanh Nien newspaper and international shoe designer Taryn Rose.
Jerry Springer and Mel B hosted the telecast of the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition where Lady GaGa performed her hit "Just Dance".
Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from 80 countries and territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview.
Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 1 billion viewers.
Final Results:
First Runner Up: Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas; will assume the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2008 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne Cruz Gonzale.
Rest of Top Five: Miss Mexico, Elisa Najera; and Miss Russia, Vera Krasova.
Rest of Top Ten: Miss Kosovo, Zana Krasniqi; Miss Australia, Laura Dundovic; Miss Spain, Claudia Moro; Miss USA, Crystle Stewart; and Miss Italy, Claudia Ferraris.
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Vietnam, Lam Thuy Nguyen; Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee; Miss Japan, Hiroko Mima;; Miss Hungary, Jazmin Dammak; and Miss Czech Republic, Eliska Buckova.
National Costume Award: Miss Thailand, Gavintra Photijak. The general public voted for the international delegate whose national costume best reflected her country's culture, originality in preparation and the delegate's personal demeanor. She received a $1,000 cash prize and a trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
Miss Congeniality Universe Award: Miss El Salvador, Rebeca Moreno. This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She also received a $1,000 cash prize and a trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
The MISS UNIVERSE 2008 prize package includes: the Miss Universe tiara created by CAO Fine Jewelry (a division of PNJ) designed by Mrs. Dang Thi Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster valued at more than $30,000 dollars; a 2 year scholarship from the New York Film Academy worth more than $100,000 dollars to its acting or film-making programs; eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by Sherri Hill; a national and international multi-media advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear; a custom swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand; a shoe collection from Nina Footwear; a trophy from Rogaska Crystal; year-long supply of Farouk Systems products, makers of CHI, the original Ceramic Technology tools; membership to Gravity Fitness and pampering at John Barrett Salon; fashion portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; consultations with nutritionist and creator of The F-Factor Diet Tanya Zuckerbrot; dermatology and skincare services by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; consultations with personal stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers; a New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization to further her personal and professional goals.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Emporio Armani launches S/S watch collection
Emporio Armani, the undisputed king of fashion and a name synonymous with luxury has launched their Spring Summer 2008 watch collection in India.
An effervescence mix of elegance, style and sophistication blended in rich colours and caressed by mother of pearls, this collection is meant for the urban sophistique.
Men’s collection:
The collection is inspired by futuristic design, technological themes and an underlying edginess. The watch designs blend classic styling with a sporty, casual twist.
Oversized stainless steel cases, black enamel top-ring with minute markers, coin-ridged bezel and black leather straps embossed to resemble crocodile skin form the hallmark of the collection.
For the bling lovers there are rose coloured gold watches featuring the simple rose gold hour markers to create a strikingly rich and sophisticated contrast against a black dial.
Also available is the silver dial featuring two black chronograph counters and a red coloured seconds’ hand. To round off, watches for men on the move coated entirely in black ion plating and topped with a silver coloured world time zone bezel representative of the world’s 24 different time zones helps you stay on time anywhere anytime.
Women’s collection:
The women’s collection is elegant, sophisticated and feminine but at the same time delves on perennial classical designs that are smart, mature and glamorous.
Elongated rectangular cases in yellow gold plated stainless steel on a 3-link bracelet with a white mother-of-pearl dial, a sub-second counter and Roman numeral indexes is regularly featured in this collection.
With a distinct personality of its own, the watches are naïvely elegant, fresh, playful yet stands sophisticated in their looks with the stainless steel chain link bracelet, multiple chronograph counters, pearl coloured leather straps and removable crystal pavé charms.
Creme de-la resistance for all those ladies who love glitter and glamour is expressed through these watches with a striking combination of materials.
Large stainless steel cases with four concentric rows of clear Swarovski crystals set against black rubber straps embossed with the Emporio Armani logo is designed to give you the ultimate high.
Also available is the Meccanico range in this collection for the gadget lovers with rose gold featuring prominently. Classically inspired and extremely refined in its simplicity, the meccanico range has richly detailed dials layered with black mother of pearls.
Fossil India Pvt Ltd
Fashion Week opens with more than 1,100 exhibitors
Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2009 has attracted a record 1,153 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, as well as buyers and industry players from around the world keen on checking out the latest clothing products and fashion trends.
The show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is being held from 8 to 11 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Seven group pavilions, from the Chinese mainland, .
The four-day fair showcases a broad array of fashion, accessories and garment-related products, including apparel and handbags, shoes, fashion jewellery and fabrics.
They are displayed in nine theme zones: Fabrics and Yarn Zone (new), Emporium de Mode, Infant and Children’s Wear Zone, Spice Arena, Body and Intimate Wear Zone, Bridal and Evening Wear Zone, Fashion Gallery, Garment and Accessories Mart and International Fashion Designers’ Showcase.
Speaking at opening ceremony, Vincent Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, said that the exports of clothing and clothing accessories last year rose by a moderate 1.8 per cent, to US$28.77 billion (HK$224.4 billion).
“The sluggish US economy has inevitably affected our industry,” he said. “But Hong Kong garment companies are experienced, resilient and blessed with the flexibility to respond to changing market conditions.”
The challenging outlook of the US market is, however, compensated by the growth from emerging markets. Mr Fang said: “Growth in Hong Kong exports to the emerging markets is encouraging, with Argentina, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia and Turkey all recording more than 20 per cent growth from last year.”
During the fair period, seven fashion shows and eight special-topic seminars will be staged. One of the highlighted shows is the Hong Kong New Fashion Collection Award, which encourages Hong Kong companies to work with designers from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in building brand collections.
Held for the eighth time, it features nine contestants competing for three awards: the Casual and Jeans-wear Category Winner, the Party and Evening-wear Category Winner and the Overall Winner.
“Diversity in Action” by Hong Kong New Design Force Under the theme of “Diversity in Action”, a group of young Hong Kong designers and artists will celebrate the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games with a fashion show (10 July) and an art and graphics exhibition (8-11 July). The creative promotion is being held during Fashion Week to grab the attention of global buyers.
In all, 16 Hong Kong fashion designers will showcase more than 100 new outfits in three styles: Super Sport, Dynamic City and Sports Go Arty on 10 July. The collections include sportswear and stylish outfits infused with modern and artistic elements.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Supermodel Karolina Kurkova has been attacked by the Brazilian media
Karolina Kurkova SupermodelCzech Kurkova was slated in the country for appearing in a bikini with what critics called "back fat, love handles and cellulite".
Kurkova, 24, is best known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel whose superfit physique has graced the pages of fashion magazines around the world.
But her recent appearance at the Cia Maritima show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week had fashion critics up in arms.
An article in a Brazilian paper about the leggy 5'11" Kurkova described how "shocked" the audience was when she appeared looking uncharacteristically chubby with "cellulite on her butt."
Kurkova is one of the world's highest-paid models, according to Forbes.
In addition to Victoria's Secret, she has featured in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and Balenciaga.
The fashion industry has been under fire recently for its promotion of skinny models and pledged to adopt a more healthy image for young girls who often force themselves to become thin in the battle to secure a place among the top tier.
In 2006, Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, 21, made headlines when she died of anorexia on the eve of a Paris photoshoot after subsisting on a diet of apples and tomatoes for several months. At 5'8", she weighed just 39.9kg.
In 2007, Uruguayan fashion model Eliana Ramos, 18, died of a heart attack believed to be related to malnutrition.
The shocking deaths prompted a public outcry and heavy criticism of the fashion industry for promoting unattainable standards of beauty.
Source : News Limited
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Vishal Retail opens five news showrooms during last week
Vishal Retail Ltd has informed that the Company has opened five new Showrooms, during last week at below mentioned locations:
1. B-10/7B, B-10/7A & B-10/7, Kaunkund Ward, Sheerpur, Sonarpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh : Area covered (approx) of 5300 sq. ft.
2. Shop No.1, Plot No. E/1A, Sector-12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra : Area covered (approx) of 1440 sq. ft.
3. CM-66-67, GIDC, Near Adani Store, Gunjan Area, Vapi, Gujarat : Area covered (approx) of 16000 sq. ft.
4. HPCL Store - Asia Highway Services, Jalandhar Road, Bhoura, Ludhiana : Area covered (approx) of 1535 sq. ft.
5. HPCL Store - Auto Care Centre, Opp.: Mansi Apartment, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat :
Area covered (approx) of 1225 sq. ft.
The tally of total number of stores of the Company has reached 117 stores spread across India, spreading across an area of 23,10,000 sq. ft (approx.)
Vishal Retail Ltd
Woman looks confident & romantic in Herchcovitch’s collection
The women who wear Alexandre Herchcovitch will find a collection filled with romanticism for the summer of 2008/09.
The silhouette is not close to the body, the looks are also ample.
Opting for light fabrics, at times even transparent, the stylist created little overalls, short dresses, blouses and bermudas.
The sleeves are leg-of-mutton; the balloon appears discretely, as do tiny flowers as prints.
Pleats are present in the collection, but the tiny ruffles are what add volume and graciousness to the pieces.
The color chart for Herchcovitch’s woman’s fashion uses light hues of yellow, green and pastel. Black is seen throughout the collection, as is shine.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
SIFA launches soothing summer wear
SIFA is one of the most sought after fashion house in Vietnam, as it constantly introduces trendy garments for its valuable clients. The most recent addition in the creative collection is the stunning summer wear.
The entire range comprises of simple and stylish designs that have become quite popular among the young fashionistas who have strong sense of individuality.
This collection includes knee length dresses, capries, trousers and shirts that are made from frabics like cotton and khaki which are perfect for summers.
Soothing shades of blue, yellow, green and pink dominate this summer collection. These trendy dresses are fast depleting from the designer store as it is making the young girls look all the more beautiful.
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Fibre2fashion launches fashion portal
Thereby, bestowing its users with an altogether new segment of business within the defined industry line, Fashion Gear serves as a separate portal by itself. Coming to its users as a discrete and independent division of fibre2fashion, Fashion Gear serves the user community with empowerment through information, updates and data, and a channelized medium to source and promote.
The Fashion segment is more suitably a people’s establishment or industry. Due to the individualistic nature of existence within this industry, there is comparably more and boundless scope of opportunities for individual aspirants seeking career bounces under their fashion belly. And such establishment has incidentally conceived professional careers and business spaces beyond limits. The organizing has overall been done in form of 9 different categories namely - News, Articles, Jobs, Fashion & Culture, Events, Designer Dreamz, Face of the Week, Directory, and Illustrations.
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Legendary Fashion Designer Yves Saint Laurent Dead At 71
One of the most influential and inspired designers in the world, French couturier Yves Saint Laurent, passed away at his Paris home Sunday evening at the age of 71, a longtime friend and associate of the designer said.
According to Pierre Berge, the famed fashion icon, who retired from haute couture in 2002 but was still involved in the foundation he had created with Berge, had been ill for some time. Berge said the designer "knew that he had revolutionized fashion, that he had revolutionized the second half of the 20th century. His designs accompanied the evolution of women," but refused to provide further details.
According to People.com, the designer fell ill and entered a Paris hospital last week, reportedly slipping into a coma Wednesday evening. In October 2006, Saint Laurent slipped and fell outside a Paris restaurant during Fashion Week, suffering slight scratches but reminding fans of the perennially fragile designer's advancing age.
Throughout his almost 50-year career, the innovative designer, born Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, in Oran, Algeria, on Aug. 1, 1936, liberated women with his pants suits and simple, yet chic, silhouettes. Known for designs inspired by artists including Picasso and Mondrian as well as his creations for French actress Catherine Deneuve in the film "Belle du Jour,'' Saint Laurent always saw himself as an advocate for women.
Saint Laurent's best-known creation was the 1966 women's tuxedo pant suit, "Le Smoking", which combined traditional masculine tailoring with a feminine silhouette. Other signature pieces included safari jackets, peasant smocks and the Mondrian-print mini-dress which he debuted in 1965.
A towering figure of 20th century fashion, Saint Laurent was widely considered the last of a generation that included Christian Dior and Coco Chanel and made Paris the fashion capital of the world, with the Rive Gauche, or Left Bank, as its elegant headquarters.
Starting his career early at the age of 17 when he moved to Paris to study fashion but ended up working for Christian Dior three months later, Saint Laurent took the fashion world by storm in 1958 when, at age 21, became chief designer of the House of Dior, making the line famous for his trapeze silhouette. The trapeze dress — with its narrow shoulders and wide, swinging skirt — was a hit, and a breath of fresh air after years of constructed clothing, tight waists and girdles. His success was deemed crucial for the French economy, with billboards and headlines giving him credit for having "saved" France.
"Dior fascinated me. I couldn't speak in front of him. He taught me the basis of my art. Whatever was to happen next, I never forgot the years spent at his side," Saint Laurent said of his mentor.
Shortly after making a name for himself in the fashion world, he was conscripted to serve in the French army during the Algerian War of Independence. Following a brief but harrowing service during which he was hospitalized for three months after having suffered a nervous breakdown, he returned to Paris in 1962 only to find out he had been replaced at the House of Dior.
His departure from Dior determined him to partner up with Berge and established his own label, YSL, at a time when the world became avid for originality and women suddenly had more economic freedom. His name and the familiar YSL logo became synonymous with all the latest trends, highlighted by the creation of the Rive Gauche ready-to-wear label and perfume, as well as astute licensing deals for accessories and perfumes.
He often sought inspiration on the streets, and shaped his style "through women" as he once said, "That's where its strength and vitality comes from because I draw on the body of a woman."
In his own words, he said he felt "fashion was not only supposed to make women beautiful, but to reassure them, to give them confidence, to allow them to come to terms with themselves."
Embroiderer Jacques Lesage, who worked with Saint Laurent for fifty years, beginning at Dior, said, "He invented everything. He reinvented everything."
Aside from the revolutionary outfits he created, he was also the first to use black women on the catwalk. In fact, Saint Laurent is responsible for Saint launching British model Naomi Campbell's career, doing her first campaign for them in the 1990s. Campbell is set to replace fellow supermodel Kate Moss as the new face of YSL.
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