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No shine look & My Village hit Lakme ramp

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Kallol Datta and Rimzim Dadu gave interesting fashion directions for S/S 2010 at Lakme Fashion Week.Using natural fabrics like kora, cotton, mul, voile, net and crepe, Kallol Datta moved away from conventional fashion as usual and went for the No shine look with his signature prints for Spring/Summer 2010 at Lakme Fashion Week.Last season it was the stark mannequin motif that appeared on his garments and as jewellery. This time his prints were dragonflies, bees and Him and Her logo prints which
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Chicago 2016 announced that the presentation apparel being worn by the delegation in Copenhagen, Denmark has been designed by three Chicago-based designers, including neckwear designer Lee Allison, venerable clothing brand Hart Schaffner Marx, and renowned designer Maria Pinto. The designers donated their time to work with the bid and have provided the clothing at cost.It is customary for bid city delegations to wear official apparel to signify teamwork and cohesion.“On October 2, Chicago will b
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Esmod Dubai launches 'Green Fashion' contest

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Students of the French Fashion University Esmod in Dubai are set to kick start the academic year 2009-10 on October 4, 2009 by taking part in a “green fashion” contest.The competition, which is open to the Esmod International Network, will require students to create dresses using a special fabric called Han-ji that is known to last for more than hundred years, and will also be an opportunity for students from Esmod Dubai to work with global fashion houses. Meanwhile, Esmod Dubai also revealed th
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Designer Lauren Elaine, in partnership with JBP Entertainment, will host "Encore"- an exclusive red carpet runway event showcasing both the "Black Label" and "Laine by Lauren Elaine" collections for Spring 2010 on the Kress Rooftop on October 21st, 2009. The event, which serves as an encore showing and presentation of the LED collection for LA Fashion Week, will kick-off with red carpet arrivals at 9:30pm, followed by the first of two runway shows at 10:30pm."Encore" marks the debut runway show
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Cascades of long drapes descended from the ceiling, a giant visual of the Grey Goose Journeys around the world set the stage for one of the most glamorous and elegant retro haute couture shows of the day.Black, white and red - the eternal colour story was the only selection by designers, Gauri and Nainika for theirSpring/Summer 2010 collection presented by Grey Goose at Lakme Fashion week. With delicate vintage touches for their garments, which the duo is famous for, they gave women’s wear that
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Fightercock by Abhishek Gupta and Nandita Basu is recognized for its distinctive language and style. The label articulates the language of youth in an edgy fashion, which is always distinct and special.For the upcoming Van Heusen Menswear Fashion Week- September 09, Fightercock presents a collection that marries the formal with the informal to create a collection that is out of the box, yet uniquely Fightercock.As always, the brand uses its trademark style of strong graphics to illustrate its en
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adidas is proud to announce the signing of Slovakian tennis star Daniela Hantuchova. The 26-year-old will wear the adilibria tennis apparel line from this year’s US Open onwards after signing with the 3-Stripes.Daniela Hantuchova, a former top five player and two-time winner of Indian Wells, will start working with the adidas Player Development Program team consisting of coaches Sven Groeneveld and Darren Cahill and physical trainer Gil Reyes over the coming weeks and months as she enters a new
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FEMALE MODELS NEEDED

CASTING & OPEN CALL for Modelsfor i WEAR New York FASHION SHOW (9/22)Casting BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, to be considered send request, & photos (if you have)to:info@keruvim.comCASTING WILL BE 9/11 - 1pm& 9/14- 2pm @ Showroom New York- NYC 40th ST.-SEE: HEATHER-or SAMANTHA
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Dubai Fashion Week grows in size

equate_7668128.jpgOrganisers of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), Concept Events,announced the Spring/Summer 2010 (SS10) season will be showcased at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City between October 24th – 29th this year.The change of venue, in response to the success of the Fall/Winter show, will accommodate larger crowds including buyers, media and guests who are expected to attend and experience more than 35 designer collections at this edition. Designers participating are from around GCC & South Asia.Last seas
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Lisa Lozano swimwear line is now offered at Molly Brown's, a leading online swimwear store that provides top of the line designer swimsuits, apparels, accessories and cover ups. Molly Brown's offers surf world's leading designers swimwear at the online beachwear store.Lisa Lozano signature doesn't need any introduction and the raving success of the swimwear brand speaks oodles of it. Lisa Lozano has always gathered immense kudos for her ruffle oriented bikinis and teeny-weenie designs. The swims
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Swarovski welcomes A/W with ‘Nature Reloaded’

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Swarovski’s Autumn / Winter 2009 / 10 collection “Nature Reloaded” is solely dedicated to its source of inspiration – the breathtaking beauty of nature. The jewellery pieces are characterised by an enchanting and mystical interpretation of nature.We have to brace ourselves for summer coming to an end. Let`s welcome the new season of the Indian summer as it has an equally special charm.At this time of year nature creates a breathtaking spectacle of ever changing colours. Take the opportunity to m
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Alice In Wonderland, mad collection of fashion!!

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Disney unveiled a first glimpse of how it will influence fashion trends in 2010 with the announcement of a spectacular fashion-driven lifestyle program inspired by its upcoming feature Alice In Wonderland. As part of this phenomenal line, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) announced renowned jewelry designer and Council of Fashion Designers of America winner, Tom Binns, as the first in a cadre of top designers and brands soon to be revealed.In celebration of the forthcoming collection, DCP tipped it
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goa_767098.jpgThe second annual Northern Virginia Fashion Week (NOVAFW) is scheduled to take place February 20 - February 27, 2010 in McLean, VA.The week long spectacle of events will continue to support Northern Virginia, and surrounding areas, as an unrecognized fashion Mecca by promoting fashion businesses, highlighting fashion trends and supporting students in their pursuit to make a name for themselves within the fashion industry.Fashion Week is designed to give patrons and industry-insiders an eagle eye
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Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan hits US Open

maria_colehann_7663062.bmpJust days before taking the court for the US Open Championships, twenty-two year old tennis star Maria Sharapova unveiled her Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan collection of handbags and footwear - at Rockefeller Center in New York City.Fans, tourists, and onlookers burst into cheers as Sharapova was introduced by celebrity MC Quddus on a specially constructed stage where Maria unveiled her new advertising campaign for Cole Haan."Everyone loves Maria. It's great to be working with her and adding a ne
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marrakech_teatro_7668314.JPGMarco Bicego, the world renowned Italian jewellery house, now presents its sophisticated and attractive signature collection – Marrakech.The highly imaginative array of jewels includes graduated strand necklaces, strand bracelets, bangle bracelets, graduated earrings, medium hoop earrings, oval earrings in 18k yellow and white gold, and diamonds, which have been fashioned from hand-finished strands of gold, reveling in a rich combination of textures. The collection displays its master designer's
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Damas, the leading jeweller and watch retailer in the region, is offering a captivating piece to jewellery lovers across the UAE to mark this year’s Onam celebrations. The new product promotion will start on August 20 and continue until September 2, 2009, thus lasting for 14 days.Onam which falls on September 2 this year is the biggest and most important festival of the Indian state of Kerala. The harvest festival of Onam which lasts for 10 days is celebrated with lots of joy and enthusiasm by p
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Teen Fashion and Fun Tours Galore!

This past weekend was filled with Teen Fashion and Fun! It started on Friday with 6 women (2 teens and 4 adults) from Michigan. They were ready to shop, shop, shop. They had booked the photo shoot for after the tour and due to time constraints we only had 3 hours to find the teens their outfits. So we were definitely on a mission.We began the tour at Makeup Forever in Greenwich Village, where Floriane (one of the amazing Makeup Forever sales reps) gave them mini-makeovers and they bought some re
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Fibre2fashion has launched a virtual trade fair the “Home Textile Expo ‘09” aiming the textile industry to have a virtual platform to showcase their home-textile products such as bedspreads, curtains, linen, placemats, cushion covers, table covers, kitchen accessories, made-ups, bath linen, and other home furnishings etc,; to the global market.This virtual trade fair elucidates to be an esteemed step of fibre2fashion in terms of organizing and arrangement. A virtual trade show is simple and bre
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Olga Serova, a top model of Estonian origin, who has been the face of Emporio Armani and other luxury brands, is shown on Ivo Nikkolo autumn-winter promotional photos. Olga graces Ivo Nikkolo shop windows and billboards in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.Accordingly to Mervi Lill, Ivo Nikkolo Marketing Manager, Olga was chosen because of her professionalism and fascinating appearance that matches brand’s essence. “Ivo Nikkolo is a brand for a self-confident woman who values high quality and unique
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On August 2nd Vision Street Wear partnered with Spin Magazine to throw an exclusive Malibu beach party celebrating the re-launch of the iconic skateboard and streetwear brand. At the event Vision Street Wear debuted an amazing new collection of shoes that fused an authentic, old-school aesthetic with updated and modern lines, colors and materials. The entire collection of men’s and women’s shoes is available exclusively at The Finish Line, having officially launched in stores August 1st.The re-l
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