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I was privileged to be invited to the JantaminiauHaute Couture Fall Winter 2012-2013 show in Paris over the Haute Couture Collections period in July. What an incredible show it was. Jan's work was Jaw Dropping amazing and if you thought last years show was spectacular, this year was beyond believable.  His sense of design, architecture and  understanding of textile structural integrity is uncanny. In my opinion, he is a  born intuitive.

Jan Taminiau Candid Portrait Ph

GenArt, the experiential events and digital content marketing company dedicated to supporting emerging talent, announces today that they are accepting applications for their 17^th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion events held in New York and Los Angeles. Known as the largest and most recognized fashion event of its kind, the Fresh Faces program is a catalyst for emerging designers in the industry, and this year GenArt plans to further its reach through new social media integrations and creative initi

Growing up in a tiny village in Ireland, designer Phillip Treacy explains, “As a small child, I loved to watch the weddings there. They were the equivalent of fashion shows to me. The dresses that people wore, I couldn’t believe them, they were incredible. It seemed so glamorous to see these creatures appear in these extraordinary clothes, as we didn’t have much glamour where I come from.” When he was around five, he began sewing and making hats for his sister’s dolls. Later, when he studied fas

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 Maui and Sons is an iconic swimwear brand that has been around for over 30 years. With a headquarters in Malibu, California, which appropriately looks out at the Pacific Ocean, it is a top tier swimwear company.  Already popular among surf shops and sports enthusiasts, Maui and Sons is now expanding the horizon to include the fashion world with designer Lacey Corkery leading the way.  A designer of many talents, Lacey is currently focusing her attention on Maui and Sons' 2012 Summer collecti

Appropriately named line, On Aura Tout Vu, French for, "You think you've seen it all", rang in their 10^th anniversary, by celebrating 20 seasons of daring fashion, during Paris Fashion Week. The surreal procession took place in the remarkable, botanical wonderland, Jardin de Palais Royale. The Fall/Winter 2012, Collection, called, "Somewhere Else Kingdom", truly lived up to its name - an avant-garde, modern twist on regal looks of a kingdom unknown, a kingdom tucked away in only our deepest, mos

Jessica Alba was spotted wearing ellelauri in New York City yesterday. The brunette beauty looked colorful as she strutted the streets in her ellelauri Bright Stripes Carrie Skirt ($156)

Designer Elie Saab was born in 1964 in Lebanon. His interest in fashion design started at the young age of nine when he began making clothes for his sisters. After women in his neighborhood began to take notice, the designer started to sell his creations to local women in his neighborhood. At eighteen years old, he opened his own store in Beirut, and presented his collection to women all over the world. Soon later women from high society all over the world wanted to get their hands on a dress by

Emerging designer Hope Reiners first debuted her swimwear line 'Culture Swimwear' during the Los Angeles Fashion Week this past March.  Culture, Hope's first venture as a designer, has already received high remarks from viewers for its originality in the swimwear category.  The most recent appearance for this line was featured during Fashion Splash held at The Standard Hotel in West Hollywood last month.  Hope brings a fresh taste to the swimwear industry with unique crocheted embellishings and

Black and white dresses have been very popular in the year 2012 in the hot wear industry due to their eye catchy sexy styles and their spectacular look. The majority of women prefer wearing black and white dresses since this amazing match take everyone’s breath at a hot night. Different styles are available to fit every need. In other words, short and long dresses come in stunning sexy styles ranging from dresses with A-line skirts, flowy skirts, wired skirts, ball gown and multi tiers skirts. T

Beverly Hills based designer Shirin Z. knows a thing or two about the fashion industry. She has been in it for fifteen years designing lingerie, wedding dresses and evening gowns.  With a line of noteworthy clientele of A-list celebrities, including the late Michael Jackson, it has been her purpose to make her clients fashion dreams become a reality. With her private label having been consigned by the likes of Victoria's Secret, Frederick's of Hollywood, international royalty, Klienfeld of New Y

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Couture Collection Fall/ Winter 2012-2013

Mystical night falls and the soul of the orchid surrenders to the contemplative world that floats before her dreaming eyes. Beauties of amusement past once more dance as inherited splendor unravels the tale of exotic luxury and sensible dressing.

The textured ruches in duchesse satin capture with voluptuous softness, the modern essence of a bomber jacket. Delicate pleating of bordeaux silk jersey dresses a corset t-shirt, complementing th

After much anticipation Worth Couture took to the catwalk in Paris on July 3rd during Paris Couture Week. For those who dont know Charles Frederick Worth was the man who pretty much invented what we know today as the catwalk or runway show (Charles Frederick Worth launched the WORTH label in 1858  - in the US under the trademark of COURTWORTH)

 In keeping with the spirit of WORTH Couture, Giovanni Bedin presented twelve couture pieces that combine precision, detail and craftsmanship with his vis

“Agron” messenger bag! follow us at www.twitter.com/dbuchananinc or www.facebook.com/dbfashion

Jaimie Ochrey is a young Vancouver designer debuting at the Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge this summer. Her company, West of the Third, has been show cased in fashion events throughout the west coast of Canada. Using mainly natural fibers such as linens, cottons, wools and some silk, the line has a luxurious feel but still stays true
to their eco-friendly goals. The premise of the line is to incorporate eco-friendly fabrics into trend following clothes; giving natural fibers and what they repr

When Henrik Vibskov begins creating a new collection, he claims to invent a new universe. His most recent genesis has its foundations in a theme intimately tied to spring and summer: agriculture. The most apparent reference came in the form of a pulsing, amorphous pink-inflatable that alluded to passion fruit. Soon after rolling the mass into the heart of the runway, figures in matching pink bodysuits and black face masks began popping out, immediately confirming that Vibskov’s farm—would not be

We are looking for female models with runway experience (with at least 5 non club runway show experience) that want to take part in an International Fashion show outside of NYC (about 2.5 hours away). The show is on the 29th of September. You will be required for the 28th and 29th (full day).

Requirements:
- Must have at least 3 professional show experiences
- Dress Size: 0-2
- Age: Under 22
- Height: 5"9+ (without heels)

To apply, please email with the following info:
- Full Name and modeling resume

It's so short! Too short! And yet in only three days we get to see so many incredible collections, amazing pieces, and discover tomorrow's designer.

With the terrible heat of Paris the place we all dreamed of to see a show was a park with shades and On Aura Tout Vu did it, in the garden of the Palais Royal. "Somewhere Else Kingdom" was one the most eccentric collection seen this season: opulent, eye-catching, extravagant and so couture. In tones of black, white and red the duo designer presented

Crop Top: A woman's garment or undergarment for the upper body, cut so that it reveals the midriff. Midriff baring tops also known as "Crop Tops" have made a comeback. These days crop tops are causing less of a controvers (view the rest of the blog post at: http://www.ambersweet.net/2012/06/fashion-history-lesson-crop-top.html

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Amber Sweet

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