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If you grew up in the Age of Google, you’re probably familiar with the hack-friendly practice of open sourcing—you know, offering up the source code of your program and letting the users improve and customize it to their nerdy heart’s content. Well, a group of intrepid fashion nerds (also known as fashionistas) are trying to hack their way into luxury production, and they’re inviting you along.

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Only the fashion obsessed would know that Ralph Lauren was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in the southern New York City borough of The Bronx in 1939 to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrant parents.

With such a modest upbringing, becoming the world famous designer behind a multi million pound company would seem like an unachievable goal, but the Ralph Lauren brand we know and love today would never have been, had Ralph Lauren come from more, as it would have never have been his goal to focus his life on achievi

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As we as adults are becoming more fashion conscious, it would also seem that our children are beginning to become more fashion conscious too. They are also wanting the latest designer fashions. Again, this is not surprising as our own behaviour reflects on our children. This is exactly why certain stores have opened online to help you and your children to pick out the best kids designer clothes for them.

You may be wondering as to what big brand designers actually make clothes, as well. Luckily,
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As much as we love young designers, it’s still a rarity for a recent design school graduate to make our jaws drop to the floor. So when Style Bubble featured Helen Furber’sridiculously forward-thinking shoe designs, we had to share it withyou. They’re just that amazing.

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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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Sexy Purse and Furniture

Peter Jakubik, young Slovak designer co-founder of Comunistar designers creates product which are provoking and shows his passion for spicy details. Collection of paper and leather bags combine two elements of female worlds in a very creative way. Result is surprising, funny and unconventional. Judge by yourself ladies, which of you would like to make shopping with such original bags.



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Everyone’s favorite crazy aunt and PR sorceress holds forth on the future under the blue skies of Bryant Park. [Racked] http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/here-is-what-i-think-is-the-future-street-life-and-lifestyle-style-is-in-fashion-luxury-forget-it-its-over-kelly-cutrone/
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Christian Louboutin + Summerland

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Christian Louboutin + Summerland


Christian Louboutin - We're thrilled to announce that Christian Louboutin has recently joined Fustany.com
Stay tuned to his latest News & the Fall/Winter

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Left: Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2010 | Image via Dreamland's Flikr; Right: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2010 | Image via Joeward072389's Flikr


When you think of rats, certain things may come to mind—subway tunnels, animal-testing labs, the Black Death. Glamor probably isn’t one of them. Despite some less-than-pretty connotations, England’s Guardian newspaper is reporting that the hottest accessory for the coming winter season is, of all things, rat fur. Ick, right? Well, take a big breath, because we’

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Diamonds seem to be a girl's best friend... even in questionable

economic times. Tiffany's sure is up for the challenge and is

proving that quality, luxury and good taste prevails and can weather

economic storms. Ladies... Gents... buy a gem by buying into a gem

of a highly rated stock, TIF - Tiffany & Co. TIF opened at $42.20

today and is well worth tracking. TIF's one year target is $60.96,

support is $40.61 and resistance is $47.77... so plenty room for

growth. Diamonds, gems and pearls... oooh my!

T

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Generation Y's Favorite Brands

New Coverage By Courtney Iseman, New York Contributing Writer

Generation X and the Boomer Generation take cues from the youngest generation, Generation Y, when it comes to styles and trends. In a society that prizes youth, Generation Y just couldn’t be more powerful.

L2 assembled a panel of 448 individuals in 45 countries. The average age is 28.5 and the gender breakdown is 55% female and 45% male. 83% of this panel expect to reach making over $100,000 a year within the next two years. This genera
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élise magazine is an international publication with a focus on luxury fashion and
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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!

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1. Hatem Alakeel Arabic Calligraphy dress (Best-seller)
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2. 2 x L'Oréal Goodies (2 lipst

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What Luxury Needs to Know About Gen Y

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By Courtney Iseman, New York Contributing Writer

It’s probably not breaking news that Generation Y looks at luxury differently than Generation X. What a lot of Gen Xers and Boomers – and luxury brands in general – might be interested in knowing is how Gen Y looks at it differently. These views on prestige brands speak volumes on the values and beliefs of the generation that falls between the ages of about 15 to 33.

At this year’s L2 Generation Next Forum, Sterling Lanier gave an audience of luxur
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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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Top Ten Red Carpet Dresses & much more ...‏

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TOP Ten Red Carpet Dresses & much more...

TOP Ten Red Carpet Dresses - Check out the best dresses who deserved to be on the list.

Love & Label - Ready for a breathtaking collection? Love & Label joined Fustany.com with luxurious high heels & clutches, we personally can't resist.

Hatem Alakeel - East meets West with his "Opposite Attraction" collection with a remarkable twist. His statement designs can be mixed & matched for any occasion.

Dubai's It Girl - A photoshoot by Mariyah Gaspa

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