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Katie Eary Fall/Winter 2010


Designers, what if instead of navigating a minefield of venture capitalists and other funding schemes, you could turn to fans and the very same people who love and would by your work to back your vision? Well, take a lesson from Katie Eary, the UK-based designer who used the help of Catwalk
Genuis
, a platform that allows the public to buy shares of a brand, to launch her first womenswear collection. (more…)

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Every girl’s favorite clothesmaker is turning into quite a little advice columnist in his own right. “I like to look forward and plan for the future. Create opportunity for yourself.” Well said. [Fashionista]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/if-you-love-shoes-and-it%E2%80%99s-absolutely-what-you-want-to-pursue-then-there%E2%80%99s-no-discussion-it%E2%80%99s-up-to-you-to-make-it-happen-designer-chris-benz/
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On Grazia, Lyons chats about how her personal style flavors the J. Crew aesthetic, where she gets her inspiration,and, yes, being just a bit taller than your average lady. [Grazia]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/i-love-trying-things-on-but-i-am-not-the-fit-model-i%E2%80%99m-6%E2%80%99-tall-and-not-the-average-girl-%E2%80%93-if-i-were-the-fit-model-the-clothes-would-have-monkey-arms-j-crew-creative-di/
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Longtime Paper editor Kim Hastreiter accepting the CFDAEugenia Sheppard Award at Monday night’s ceremonies with a speech that you simplymust read if you haven’t already. Wonder what Chloë, the Twins, and so on thought of this. [Paper]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/i-hope-the-fashion-world-continues-to-look-beyond-the-usual-suspects-just-because-youre-cute-connected-rich-or-famous-doesnt-necessarily-mean-you-design-great-stuff/
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A tidy, oracular aphorism on dressing by menswear designer Tim Soar. Preachit. Practice it. [Style Salvage]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/it-is-a-truth-universally-acknowledged-that-a-man-with-a-clear-and-objective-understanding-of-his-own-style-must-want-for-little-else/
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“There are a lot of people out there with no training at all, but youhave to understand the business side, the public relations, theproduction and the shipping.” Menswear designer Simon Spurr talking to Eric Wilson about the trajectory of today’s youngdesigners at the CFDA Awards on Monday. [NYT]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/%E2%80%9Cit-may-be-easier-to-become-a-designer-but-it%E2%80%99s-a-lot-harder-to-make-it-as-a-designer-%E2%80%9D/
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Walking down 39th Street, you may notice a number of delis, poster stores, and cleaners, anything but a thriving industrialhub we know as the Garment District. So it came as a bit of a surprisewhen the “Madein Midtown” survey released this week found that New York City’sfashion neighborhood is alive and kickin’.


The initiative, a six-month, in-depth research partnership between the Design Trustand the CFDA amongothers, reveals the importance of the neighborhood and its effect on NewYork’s economy

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Jean Paul Gaultier making our world spin at the amfAR Inspiration Gala. [UnBeige]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/i-regret-not-to-have-created-the-most-beautiful-outfit-of-the-century-which-is-the-one-that-protects-it-is-the-condom/
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WHAT: DIAMONDS N DENIM HAIR AND FASHION INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW 2010

WHERE: INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER

6TH AND MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

WHEN: JULY 25, 2010

TIME: 10 AM - 9 PM

TICKETS: GEN. ADM. $25 (DAY OR NIGHT SHOW)

ALL DAY PASS $40 (DON'T MISS A THING)

VIP ADN RED CARPET ENTRY 445 (THE PERKS BABY!)

PRESS PASSES IF YOU ARE INDUSTRY!

EVENT: HIGH FASHION ONLY DRESS CODE!!! NO EXCEPTIONS

A BUYERS EVENT, SHOP WITH OUR VENDORS GET PAMPERED, HAIRSTYLISTS WITH NEW CUTS AND TRENDS, HIGH FASHION DES

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2nd issue of the LOOKBOOK + WIN 1 of 4 Giveaways

The 2nd issue of the LOOKBOOK launched full of Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle features. Wait, there's more; WIN one of FOUR amazing Giveaways!

WHAT & HOW?

1. Hatem Alakeel Arabic Calligraphy dress (Best-seller)
By SIGNING UP for an account, Tweeting, Blogging or adding a link to Facebook about Fustany.com or the LOOKBOOK.
You can also help us spread the word by forwarding this mail & include us to let us know!


2. 2 x L'Oréal Goodies (2 lipst

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Designer Call

DESIGNER CALL

The Couture House is looking for designers for the "DESIGNER CONSIGNMENTPROGRAM"...

What is the program?
The premise of the designer consignment program is to consign a specificamount of items from a designers current or previous collection, eitherthey be samples or overstock for over a select period of time. Duringthis time the Couture House will loan out items under a strict garmentcare agreement, taking on full liability for the garments, to stylistfor photo shoots, celebrity clien
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www.elisemagazine.com, twitter: elisemag

We're looking for dedicated talent to do weekly blogs, and fashion news on oursite (prefer those with industry experience, but there are limited internships spaces for students). Send resume to: info@elisemagazine.com.

more about us,

élise magazine is an international publication with a focus on luxury fashion and lifestyle. In élise, we seek to intertwine our readers with the latest styles in the fashion industry. élise covers a multitude of different venue
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The Flower Power + April's Most Wanted

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The Flower Power + Most Wanted

The Flower Power - A season we love and welcome with latest & hippest trends. Check out our Top Ten Editor's picks for Floral prints.

Lime Boutique - located in Saifi village, mixes oriental with international wear to offer a wide array of exclusive designs, from ordinary to the exquisite.

Most Wanted - Don't

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Mahogany Model Directory

safe_image.php?d=26128a6ec8ba8331da1207ed77adc292&w=130&h=130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mahoganymodels.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fjobpost.gifWe are proud to provide this directory listing and marketplace site which puts models and their bookers in touch with one another. It gives men and women the opportunity to create a modelling profile and offer their talents to potential clients while at the same time providing a service to casting directors to advertise their current vacancies.

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Brand new Fashion Show in Leeds!!
The Gladrag Fashion Show

Date: Monday, Bank holiday- 3rd MAY 2010
Place: Mook cocktail bar in LEEDS City centre
Time: Arrival- 8:30, start- 9:00pm- Afterparty till late

The show will be presenting hot new designers from all over the country and all money raised from the night will go to Christian Aid and Asha, who help people living in poverty developing countries!!

The clothing on the night includes a range of vintage items, and fair trade clothing too... And there w
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Fashion Diversity 2010

Following a period of consultation, we are pleased to extend the eligibility criteria to include 2009 Graduates.

The competition is now open for applications from current students, and graduates from 2009 & 2010, with the opportunity to showcase their capsule collection at the event which returns to London Fashion Week this September

Please see the project brief below:

Fashion Diversity 2010
Presented by Mahogany Model Management & Untold Design CIC

Project Brief
“More than a Roof”

London’s hidden h
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Top Model of Colour 2010 UK

The top model of colour competition is the foremost modelling competition for models of colour in the UK. Models of colour are those of african, caribbean, asian, oriental, hispanic and dual heritage ethnicity. the competition is open to male and female contestants.

· APPLY NOW FOR TMC UK, which is now in its 5th year & this year’s event is going to be FANTASTIC so apply atwww.topmodelofcolour.com Watch the fantastic TMC UK Video

· Join our Fashions Finest Fan page on Facebook and be kept updated

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