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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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Plus-size model search at Torrid

Following the tremendous success of last year's national model search, Torrid, the plus-size fashion brand, is calling all curvy fashionistas to enter for the chance to win Torrid's House of Dreams Model Search.Winners are awarded an all expense paid luxury trip to Los Angeles, California, where they will walk the runway in a blow-out fashion event, as well as appear as the new face of Torrid.com.Women 16 years and older and size 12 and up are eligible to enter to win.Torrid stores nationwide Vi
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Fine jewelry company Bernadine Design Co. announced the launch of its new Lattice Collection. Inspired by photographs taken by owner and designer Bernadine Wang, the collection features intricate lattice patterns fashioned after ancient Chinese window architecture from a small village near Shanghai. The collection includes necklace pendants, earrings and rings made with 18 karat yellow, rose or white gold and lined with white, champagne, brown or black diamonds.The Lattice Collection is availabl
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The new online store, Swimwear World, has unveiled their latest stock of luxury swimwear from the world's top designers. These collections of sophisticated and fashion-forward swimsuits push style boundaries, offering trendsetting beach-goers plenty of chic options for the upcoming summer months.From tiny bikinis to striking mono-kinis, Swimwear World's new selection of stylish bathing suits are guaranteed to please the fashionable set looking for effortless warm weather style. Swimwear World's
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Iconix Brand Group Inc announced it will continue its partnership with international icon, Britney Spears, for its Candie's brand, which is exclusively sold at Kohl's Department Stores. Spears, who is one of the best-selling female recording artists in the world, will appear in Candie's fall 2009 television, print, online and in-store advertising campaign. Spears recently appeared in the junior brand's spring print and online marketing campaign, which launched with a full size, limited edition,
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Icecool launches Diamond Love Letters

From the jeweller that presented the hugely successful 'Your Name In Diamonds', Carrie's Sex in the City signature necklace, icecool.co.uk now launches a new, personalised, diamond-glinting charm-pendant, and with it a new concept in demi-couture, the ' design your own' Diamond Love Letter.The chosen Letter comes in 9 carat white or yellow gold, on a 16 inch chain, and in a choice of typeface styles: as a traditional, bold, blocked capital or in a romantic, lyrically looped script. From here cho
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Iconix Brand Group announced a partnership with international supermodel and Sports Illustrated 2009 cover girl, Bar Refaeli to appear in its Rampage brand's upcoming fall 2009 marketing campaign. Refaeli replaces supermodel, Gisele Bundchen as the new face for the young contemporary brand.Bar Refaeli commented, "The Rampage line is comfortable and the cuts are very feminine. It always fits perfectly to the curves of a woman's body - I have curves and I feel really good in it!"The fall campaign
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The graduating fashion students of WLC College, New Delhi celebrated Quintessence 2009 - an annual fashion show was a way to introduce a group of young designers from the WLCI Fashion School to the Fashion world on 4th July’ 09 at The Grand Ballroom, The Grand. Quintessence is the annual celebration of creativity of the students and applauds their entry into the professional world as young fashion designers, stylists, fashion merchandizers, illustrators, in fact, in all areas and nuances of Fash
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This morning, live on Good Morning America, BRIDES Magazine presented a runway show of the final five gowns in their OPERATION DREAM DRESS competition. Editor in chief Millie Martini Bratten also announced the winner, Amy Wong Micucci from Beverly Hills, California, whose gown will grace the Nov/Dec issue of BRIDES, on stands October 13. Ms. Micucci was awarded $10,000 and then surprised when Ms. Bratten added that David's Bridal will exclusively produce the winning design. It will be available
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Greetings Fashion Industry Networkers,Today's most popular selling item at First Class Fashionista is the Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly 2 piece luggage set. Our customers tell us that they plan to travel in style this summer with the new Ed Hardy tattoo-inspired luggage by Christian Audigier. This set comes in black and silver and has wheels for easy mobility.Source: Ed Hardy Luggage SetLillianFirst Class FashionistaManaging Editor
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Fashion label SFORZA recently launched a new online destination that showcases its Sforza Sport line, an introductory line of premium women's yoga apparel. Elegant and streamlined, the site allows users to browse through the 2009 Sforza Sport collection, view images of each piece, and proceed through to online purchasing. The new line and website are part of the growing online presence for SFORZA.The new Sforza Sport e-commerce website is an exciting addition to the Sforza brand, and it introduc
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Over 25 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) alumni designers will be featured at this one-day-only event. Mother's Day gifts, premium denim, leather goods, designer shoes, one-of-a-kind jewelry, fashion accessories, and pet products are a few examples of the designer goods that will be offered. Collections include: Handbag Lab, Vertical Athletics, Omelle Shoes, Boosan dbesito, D'SSence Urban Chic, Burlapp, Jam on Baby, and Prep Couture.The trunk show and sample sale is on the arca
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The winners of the 10th CRYSTALLIZED Young Designers Award were declared last night as part of the spectacular closing evening of The Bride Show Dubai.Edwin P. de Jesus, originally from the Philippines and now living in Dubai, took home the coveted Innovation Award, chosen from both the amateur and student categories by a panel of esteemed judges, for his inspired take on a traditional wedding dress, which was cleverly embellished with beautiful CRYSTALLIZED – Swarovski Elements and drew inspira
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Stefan Hafner, the Italian jewellery house of extraordinary caliber presents its ravishing Rugiada collection inspired by the effervescent, transient beauty of dewdrops. Blending gleaming 18k white gold settings with the intense, pure brilliance of white diamonds, Hafner unveils bewitching necklaces, grand chandelier earrings and rings, as winsome options for red carpet glory.Light, elaborate and flexible, Rugiada (Italian for dewdrop) jewels are highlighted by astonishing detail as the distingu
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Bijoux - The Bright of Fashion at Moesi

Moesi presents its new Spring/Summer 2009 Bijoux Collection which has been designed taking into account women’s needs, moment by moment. The Bright of Fashion is the Collection designed for the elegant and sophisticated woman … it is the Collection designed for the sporty and casual woman … it is the glass design that adapts itself to everyday single moments.Fifty new models designed to remark the little Great Moments of everyday life. Sets of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, and also c
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Can jeans go lower than this!

Fashion designers have a reputation for designing the weirdest of clothing from their demanding customers. But a bikini-jean designed by a Japanese designer takes the cake. Sandra has designed a jean which rests on a thong.Fibre2fashion spoke to Paula, an employee of the design company; Sanna’s owned by Sandra. She said, “The idea came from a customer who wanted the trousers increasingly lower and finding the request of the costumer’s very difficult to make it lower without letting the pants fal
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Academy Award-winning actress and beauty icon Halle Berry will auction off a unique, hand-carved rose gold cuff bracelet this week to show her support for families dealing with the devastating effects of domestic violence. As of April 15th, consumers can place bids through CharityBuzz.com for the chance to own this signature piece.The cuff bracelet was designed exclusively for Halle Berry to wear in the advertising campaign for her debut fragrance, Halle by Halle Berry. Net proceeds generated by
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It's a thrill of a lifetime for Thornhill resident Carol Ching, 18, winner of the first-ever Cashmere Design Contest, a national competition that challenged Canadians to create original BT Couture from 100 per cent pure, soft and luxurious Cashmere - Canada's best-selling bathroom tissue."I'm so excited!" says the young fashion designer who's awaiting acceptance at several top Canadian fashion design schools. "I saw the contest promoted during Project Runway Canada and instantly decided to take
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YMI Jeanswear announced Kimberly Caldwell as their newest Brand Ambassador for the denim company's Fall 2009 national and international advertising campaign. Continuing to showcase rising stars, YMI hand-picked the singer, actress and television personality to represent the brand's image.Kimberly Caldwell gained national recognition during her time on the second season of the television phenomenon, "American Idol," and is also known for her work as an entertainment correspondent and host for the
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