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Check out an amazingly beautiful editorial by Englave in Vancouver entitled “Madama Butterfly” on Japanese couture designer Naoko Tsuruta who will open New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza - fashion show. Thank you also for mentioning the show.       

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Participating designer of my New York Asian Fashion Week Extravaganza 2014 - fashion show (1): Hong Kong-based Japanese couture designer Naoko Tsuruta inspired by traditional kimono -

To open the show, we will bring you the breathtaking kimono inspired masterpieces by the phenomenal Naoko Tsuruta (鶴田奈央子), Hong Kong-based Japanese couture designer. Crafted from an entire roll of luxury kimono fabric, each couture dress is a perfect blend of traditional handcraftsmanship, modern style and contempor

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The Chinese blue and white porcelain-inspired design is a niche but has never left the trend. Having had a crush on this distinctive blue and white combo, I published two posts http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/2010/02/oriental-fascination-the-beauty-of-porcelain-part-i-china-white-in-british-vogue-march-2010-issue-in-memory-of-our-belovd-alexander-mcqueen/, http://la-mode-by.gvmiao.com/2010/02/oriental-fascination-the-beauty-of-porcelain-part-ii-designer-brands-get-inspird-by-chinese-blue-and-white-

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Cheongsams or qipaos (旗袍) are believed to have the most alluring body-hugging silhouette that highlights feminine curves in the best way ever. Today’s top international designers/brands such as Vivienne Tam and Shiatzy Chen have seeked inspiration from these traditional Chinese dresses for setting the modern oriental trend to celebrate the inheritance of Chinese clothing aesthetics. To promote “Hong Kong Week 2013@Taipei,” Institute of Textiles & Clothing (the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) a

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Vivian Hidalgo created Vivian Contemporary Andean Designs with the vision of bringing the purest and most elaborate Andean designs to Europe and introduce the true identity of traditional Andean textiles together with the elaborate process behind these colourful and intricate pieces to the 21st Century.

Vivian went through a lengthy and demanding process of experimentation and research to produce these new Andean patterns managing to stay loyal to their cultural and historical background.

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Petite Fashion Line launched!!!

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I am proud to announce that the website is up and running! My line of contemporary ready-to-wear for petite women is officially launched and you can see the Fall and Holiday 2011 collections on the website at www.joneienleahcollection.com. Check it out! Pass it on to friends and family you know who struggle to find designer clothing made for their short frame. If you like what you see please click "like" for my facebook fanpage and follow me on twitter @JoneienLeah. Thanks for your s

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annie and jade Fall 2011 Collection

Annie & Jade Fall 2011 Collection available to view at annieandjade.com

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The collection showcases earth-friendly Siro-Micro Modal (knitwear), 100% pure silk and a new 100% natural wool with woven elements to create color and tone without the use dye.  We also contribute to the Carbonfund.org for any part of our line that cannot be made in an eco-friendly way.   

Drawing inspiration specifically from the 1950's glamour & accentuated feminine curves of movie screen sirens such as Lana Turner, Maril

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Know what? Maybe Sex and the City 2 was onto something. Although a particular scene in the last part of the movie made us gag (don’t worry—we won’t spoil anything), the flick did have a meaningful message: Fashion is universal. And now, the London College of Fashion is showing just that with their Faith and Fashion program that combines the modesty of Muslim dress with a designer’s love for fashion.

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Yeah, maybe your country isn’t having a great time with this international economic recession, but some countries—China, Germany, etc.—are doing quite well thankyouverymuch. Indeed, WWD found that German citizens are still looking to shop. Since, well, we also love to spend (even if our bank accounts disagree), we thought we’d give you a low-down of next week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Now, don’t get too jealous…


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(L): Roger Vivier Rendez-Vous Collection | Image via WWD; (R) Roger Vivier S/S 2010 Collection


(L): Roger Vivier Rendez-Vous Collection | Image via WWD; (R): Roger Vivier S/S 2010 Collection


The Roger Vivier brand known for its luxury footwear is introducing a limited editioncollection of contemporary pieces that meets somewhere in the middlebetween its former couture line and the fashion house’s main collectioncalled Rendez-Vous. By using various materials such as straw, organza,horn sequins, and leather, creative director Bruno Frisoni says he’sgoing for more of an industrialized atelier

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Adding a new brand to the Leblas boutique on Sloane Street

Leblas ethical fine jewellery is now stocking The Branch, a jewellery designer brand known for its beautiful wooden designs, made from sustainable rosewood.

Currently, Leblas is stocking a variety of recently launched products from The Branch Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Pieces include:

- Crescent gold earrings

- Deco gold plated ring

- Deco groove silver cuffs

- Large cornelian & gold plated ring

- Star Burst groove pendants (available in si

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JeDeCo pre-Christmas group show - 28 - 31 October 2009JeDeCo:Jewellery Designer's Collective unites London's most diverse & innovative design talent to ROCK the capital. London's fashionista are invited to our latest show, where they’ll be able to get the Jewellery designers’ expertise and advice and select exclusive pieces ideal for presents or to spoil themselvesThe pieces of contemporary jewellery are handmade with love and attention to detail. The collections include necklaces, rings, pendan
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Beer cooling bowl

Ufo - beer cooling bowlCompetition entry for It's Aperitivo time competition organized by designboom in collaboration with Peroni Nastro azzurro and Alessi .Beer cooling bowl in shape of flying saucer.Eccentric design ideas by Peter Jakubik.
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Plastic lighting case with technical lamp designed by Peter Jakubik.

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