Paris Fashion Week: 4 Days

The Labour Party in Manchester for its annual conference is not only the band thought of austerity for the moment. Today, a new law will come into force in China banned government officials from the purchase of luxury goods. Known as the "rule of economical style of work," said an end to the culture in the country should set gift-giving/bribing endemic. Seem to enforce the rule, police inspectors are trained to identify their products Luxury bling. Louis Vuitton Outlet Store And what, you ask, what has this to do with women's fashion show in Paris this weekend? Vivienne Westwood said the best collection of dresses before signing destroyed dairy shredded knitwear, jewelery and Les Misérables precisely held at the British Embassy, ​​impressed there with a research ambassador Sir Peter Ricketts, pink tie and all "you absorb about the world around you and wear your projection "In other words. Globalization is stupid. An anti-luxury-politician would probably hit the industry hard. If not, it seems, many homes have expected not only the question, but she directed the move away shots Luxury (logos, glitter, gold) to a very fine, more content filled kind of creativity. The painting canvas, literally, the form the start of a trend: seemed to be built In fact, the Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo's face with a collection that thrown on the remains of fashion pieces face. They were fed in quasi-ruched ruffles on one shoulder shirts and dresses with fabrics like silk or nylon and other patchwork together, around the arm of a jacket can be combined to be seen here, a puff sleeves, it grouped the neck of a shirt refused to provide a seal form to beat each curve appears that inspiration can be found even to the rejection own seed mode. Ms. Kawakubo was unfinished and not alone in the search for beauty in the best parts of Yohji Yamamoto is a bit confusing tote a collection (? A sheer sarong pastel chiffon Huh) were edged Edwardian dresses that opened the show, not to mention tatty tweed suits, metal - even though their appearance through the work of these designers who have seen elegance was offset into the unknown. This strapless sheath dress, pencil skirt, bustier - At the Maison Martin Margiela, for example, the anonymous "team" have their best work yet produced at home with classic feminine shapes with a slight advantage with locking flash on the joint which to control the extent necessary be opened, when a skirt could can show unpacked, the size capris create laterally under a broken tunic pockets to the capacity. He was smart and sexy and sober, and forced in the absence of the usual home of humor, which was a good thing. Also in Loewe, stopped Stuart Vevers is trying to be cool, and instead deal with the problem season (spring / summer is an obstacle to a home in leather) by questioning the brand craftsmen their skills show through the clothes of an open network of suede strips or created a dress with a black leather woven front panel to allow air in. The marking was at work, and not just to make a name. This is something that Phoebe Philo has focus at the beginning of his time Céline when she stripped the extras to let the simplicity, and this season was no different, with capri fabric strips brilliant or slouchy with sheeny silk sleeveless tops knotted around around the back to the front in a rotation stitching left behind as a cultivated plant exposed paired. The dresses were mid-calf and a rider back, cut deep Vees forward to. Then broken, Fischer-like networks were filled, and the whole effect was sexier and more carefree than ever Beyond the logo, desire, emotionally as well as consumption, is caused by suggestion. Haider Ackermann, for example, has always felt remember his clothes - and it is never greed but envy - their trademark, which is perhaps why they seem more relevant. Participation in the parade waving familiar jackets on slim pants in bright silk, but also casual pajamas and most effective silk dresses with empire waist contrast graphic peas and diamonds, a bust tied braided leather bracelet and pendant smaller filaments, worn over leather leggings beat-up. They were romantic and vaguely medieval and hard as it (cut, necklaces portrait) exotic greenhouse Junya Watanabe sewing athletic, the silk and nylon mesh colors and neon and classic tropes in combination was nice a parade and very refreshing new ideas. Looking at these dresses and suits almost (OK, body-conscious tops and matching pants), the proposal seems that luxury is defined by carat meaningless. It is a luxury, but surprised and line and movement technology - the values ​​which in turn value their own.

Chanel returns to Lotte in time for Chinese holiday

Chanel cosmetics agreed to open the main branch of Lotte Department Store in downtown Seoul next week, three years and nine months after he slammed the door angrily grabbed the attention of the media as a catfight between domestic mammoth retail and a "stuck-up" the luxury brand. Lotte asked to reduce stand and move her Chanel cosmetics in 2008, showing its relatively low turnover. The French brand has refused to Lotte blamed him for revenge in a new rival Shinsegae Department Store in Busan. The brand has left seven branches Lotte Department Store in January 2009. Chanel Wallets Chanel said he would his old stand in his place on the first floor, 3 Open in October, when he completed negotiations with Lotte. Lotte or Chanel or want, but go about what they do when talking the same thing stagnant sales? recur. "There was no discussion of what we could on the results of the Lotte brand valuation in the future is not based," said Kim Hyun-Kyung, Director of Public Relations Chanel. "It is not a global policy Chanel PR comment on something other than the brand and its products. Neither me nor is headquartered in Paris, is to comment on the sales or marketing in Korea." Lotte spokesman also said they can not talk about it, have not done anything. As to all other major stores, Lotte to evaluate brands in sales, service and customer satisfaction continue twice a year. "Chanel can show high sales or not, but sales are not the only factor in our assessment of the brand. We have not always ask trademark of downsizing or moving. We have a set of criteria for this and all the brands are well known, but we can not be publicized, "said Lee Jin-young, Lotte official PR. Lee team knew no other brand that has the formal policy evaluation Lotte complains. Both parties went to comment on the conditions of returned Chanel, as the Committee, it will pay Lotte or who pay for the interior of the cab. Industry insiders, however, said the commission was for Chanel increased slightly. A large number of Chinese customers to find Chanel Lotte Department Store, and thanks to the timely reconciliation, the French brand is not missing too many of them during the holiday of Chinese National Day through the first week in October.

Fantragic, Dahling! How to Speak fashionese

As with any case, the entire operating its own dialect. Pretentious or just fun? Find it with our glossary glam. Foreign linguistic phrases "No"? At the end of a sentence, such as French-EC is not? (Is it?). "We can not pull my pet pig backstage at Gucci, right?" Old regime - referencing pre-revolutionary France. Bonus points for using the "enfant terrible". "Since the publication of the enfant terrible John Galliano at Dior, gave way to excesses of the old regime ...." Chanel Wallets Suspicion - suspicion. "The show was the mid-80s. With a touch of metro Weimar Germany" Sponge Bob - French for SpongeBob, a derogatory term for non-size. Digital Pass - $ 5 weekend papers - Expert connoisseurs, lovers and trendsetters. "Connoisseurs be effective the first show of Victoria Beckham." Outrage - said the French "oot-rahj." "Ivana Trump was their single friend gigolo again first place in DVF. Out-rage!" I love - I love space. "Have you seen the new gladiator sandals Versace? I love it!" When - from "day" (at the time), in the sense of the moment, right now. "Sentry Jeremy Scott Spring / Summer time is short." COMPLIMENTS overused Genius - "new Tom Ford Store is great." Must-have - "peplum this season must-have update." It's a question of ... - "This spring it comes to hair color pastel." I'm in love ... - "I love accents fluoridated." Say yes to me - "Centre separations say yes to me now." I'm dying! - "Oh my god, I found an original 1970s Ossie Clark dress today I am dying." Beyond fashion - (. A timeless look that transcends fashion) "Bill Cunningham worker jacket is beyond fashion." ... is the new black - "Bold color is the new black." Fierce (slang meaning dragqueen amazing, beautiful) - "I saw so fierce that one I entered the Proenza Schouler after-party without an invitation." Covert-seam (very well done, but as subtle and discreet that only an expert can see its quality.)

The slowdown? Not first class, eg buyer Globetrotter China

SHANGHAI - pay Chinese wealthy tourists U.S. $ 40,000 (S $ 50,000) to elk hunt in Utah or book the entire first-class cabin on a flight home to the economic downturn in France show China not thin wallets or dull the appetite of the deep Elite stuck. China's "Golden Week" holiday, a popular time for travel abroad, begins on Saturday. This year coincides with the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, to create a rare break of eight days, and visitors from Europe will not be there to get a taste of the simple life. Michael Kors Outlet Ms. Helen Shen, a Shanghai travel planner, said a private operator had all the first-class section of a Lufthansa jet to fly his family of four in Paris this month reserved. Ms. Shen is to continue one of the many luxury tour to see the money roll in the frame and the members of the "dai fu he" - the second generation of wealthy families - despite the economic uncertainty, China. A woman exits the Louis Vuitton shop in New Bond Street, renowned for its jewelery designers and retailers, in London, in this file photo taken 24th August 2009. Wealthy Chinese tourists pay U.S. $ 40,000 (S $ 50,000) to elk hunt in Utah or book the entire first-class cabin on a flight home to the economic downturn in France show China is not "thin wallets or dull the appetite of the deep Elite stuck.

Paris, With a Slouch or a Sashay

New York seems miles away as the Paris collections, the fourth and final stop of the spring 2013 shows, began in a downpour — a literal one, that is. People arrived at Rochas on Wednesday shaking like poodles, and left to face lagoons of water in the streets. One woman came prepared with a beige vinyl sou’wester that matched her skirt. I hugged the sidewalk on the Champs-Élysées, staying under the trees, and got back to my hotel just before it let loose again. I opened a bottle of red wine. I found the Dries Van Noten show curious but interesting: mostly for its inky colors and plaids, but curious for its runny silhouette. Dare I say grunge? The attitude was nonchalant in the extreme, with a sleeveless nipped-waist jacket in a silvery plaid worn with a blouse and a sarong-draped skirt in a floral print, ruffled chiffon tops mixed with plaid, and wrapped jackets and sleeveless dresses tied loosely with a cord. The wrap dresses, particularly one in a black-and- white plaid with a rolled-sleeve red blouse, looked striking; versatile, too. Essentially, Mr. Van Noten took the everyday elements of a contemporary wardrobe (the mix of new and old, masculine and feminine, cozy and dressy) and with a liberal hand, recombined them. There’s quite a feeling of sleepiness in this collection. Or maybe it’s extreme, private comfort. Could the cause be fashion overload? The ultimate expression was a pair of print pajama pants worn with a blouse and a soupy gray pullover. At Rochas, Marco Zanini started out on a sporty note, with uniform-like blouses and miniskirts in stiff white brocade. The models, their lips matte red, wore face-shielding head wraps and soft leather boots like a wrestler’s. But then Mr. Zanini shifted the glamour to satin pencil skirts with snug tops, followed by hoop skirts. (Yes, swaying hoop skirts.) Mr. Zanini can’t resist that gust of femininity. Each change in the silhouette, from mini to pencil to petticoat to sexy full-cut bathing suit, meant, ideally, a change in how a woman moves.

England, Australia fashion crushing wins

Left-arm spinner Holly Colvin picked four wickets as England beat Pakistan by 43 runs in the Women's World Twenty20 Group A match in Galle. Colvin struck in her first over, followed it up with two wickets off consecutive balls in her second and a fourth one in the last over to return with figures of 3.4-0-9-4. Pakistan - chasing 134 - had crumbled to 50 for 4 by the eleventh over even before the introduction of Colvin. Offspinner Danielle Hazell prised out Pakistan captain Sana Mir and then broke a 26-run fourth-wicket stand with the scalp of Nain Abidi before the rest of the batting collapsed. Pakistan's decision to bowl first backfired as England openers brought up a quick century partnership. Although Laura Marsh was run out after scoring 54 off 41 balls in the 14th over, England looked set for a strong total. But the fall of Charlotte Edwards (45) to another run out helped the Pakistan bowlers get a grip on the innings and they restricted England to 133 for 6. "We planned to attack the bowling in the Power Play overs," Edwards said. "I think as the game progresses, we've seen spin play a major part, so before the pitch wore out, we wanted to get as much as possible." Mir, who was the most successful bowler for Pakistan with 2 for 20, said: "We did really well to restrict them to 133. I thought we could have applied ourselves better with the bat. Once we lose too many wickets at the start, it just puts immense pressure on the middle-order. Hopefully we will rectify our mistakes and look to win the remaining two games, we can only go up from here." Australia chased down the target set by India in the Group A match in Galle with eight wickets in hand to continue the trend of easy wins in the Women's World T20. India chose to bat first and despite losing their openers in the fifth and the seventh overs, they were comfortably placed midway in their innings. But India's captain Mithali Raj was run out on the first ball of the 11th over triggering a collapse. The score turned from 63 for 2 to 73 for 5 in a matter of four overs. Nagarajan Niranjana (15 off 14 balls) saved India some blushes with a quick 25-run partnership with Mona Meshram taking the team close to the century mark. In the end, India finished with 104, with Erin Osborne picking up three wickets for 13 runs. Jess Jonassen three-over spell in which she gave away only six runs and picked up a wicket was also key in slowing India down. In response, Australia made an aggressive start, putting up 43 runs in six overs by the time their first wicket - Alyssa Healy for 21 - fell. But Jess Cameron (36 off 32) joined Meg Lanning in a 49-run second-wicket stand in 8.3 overs to bring Australia to the brink of victory. When Lanning was out for 39 to Jhulan Goswami only 13 runs were required which Australia got without much trouble. A disappointed Raj later said: "Harman and I were batting really well, but we collapsed once again. One defeat doesn't mean the end of the road, we have to keep believing in ourselves. We can't sulk about this, surprises do happen." Erin Osborne, who was declared Player of the Match, said: "I think I was just a beneficiary of some fantastic work done by the other bowlers."

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The first part of the Vogue Café Middle East in Dubai to open by 2012

The first Vogue Café in the Middle East is located in Dubai later this year, publishers Condé Nast International said Tuesday. Readers of Haute Couture will have fun in the coffee based in Dubai Mall, the Huffington Post reported Wednesday. The coffee was strategically located where they are surrounded by upscale designer boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Chanel, all of which are very popular in the region. Stuart Nielsen, Director, Division of Conde Nast restaurant, said: "The international community and the local community are very aware UAE brands." Michael Kors Outlet He added that ". People always love to eat and to drink, and we see an opportunity because they love fashion" Vogue is one of many American brands that have been brought into the UAE. Dubai Mall has recently received the first branch of IHOP and the Cheesecake Factory, which are both very popular and successful in the United States. Set the menu for the cafe up came from Robinson Conde Nast Restaurants "Chief Gary and offer a selection of modern European dishes, but no alcohol is served, told the Huffington Post. However, cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are offered to a different outlet for Condé Nast fulfill his male fans of magazines like GQ. The editors hope to open a bar GQ magazine concentrated in a Dubai luxury hotel next year. Condé Nast popular titles such as Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair and in the UAE, however, there are no local versions of the same thing. With the launch of the coffee, the company hopes will help it expand further. The brand for its securities in the world, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, where the people are very fashion There are plans to open another branch of GQ Bar in Istanbul this year and has offices in Bangkok and Singapore, with the hope of opening more branches around Dubai than Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City. Condé Nast International, which publishes the international versions of American magazines, first launched its restaurant division in 2010. The company publishes more than 120 magazines in 24 international markets.

Salma Hayek's businessman husband has boosted her decision making skills

The actress admits the CEO of the French luxury company PPR brands whose labels Gucci, Balenciaga, is a "master of the decision" and he advised him better than could any entrepreneur. She tells More magazine, talking "I have a control of the decision-making to help me, so of course, my life and my career are better. I guess with someone that I can be weak. When I'm insecure or anxious, I can not , and he gives me strength and courage. "I've noticed that, in the past a lot of people who like strong women, they really in panic if you do not heavily 24/7,. Or they complain about you to be strong, if you're not strong then they are like, 'Oh, no, no, no. "For us there is no struggle for power. I do not mind doing things for him because he did a lot for me, and he feels the same."

Marc Jacobs shows Michelle Dockery Sketch exclusive Louis Vuitton dress for the Emmy Awards 2012

Emmy Awards last night to coo provided a feast of fabulous dresses on the rainy Monday, but the dress has us most excited about? Michelle Dockery Louis Vuitton amazing. Grazia Daily has named the Best Dressed actress Downton Abbey on the red carpet star. Midnight blue hue! The yoke pure! Pockets crazy! "I just love it." Michelle said about her dress. "I feel really good. Pockets make me so cool. It's so elegant. I'm so happy. Oh, how we love it. And they hurt Claire Danes in the Best Actress in a Drama Series category, but who needs have a high price, if you are a LV dress accessorized with a gold clutch by Jimmy Choo? Well, exactly. "I wanted it to be romantic and modern feel excited, happy and special! Michelle said stylist Leith Clark." Working with the team was incredible Vuitton. Everything was organic, graceful and fun. When the man behind the dress, Marc Jacobs custom elegant especially Michelle. Well, he's a big fan Downton. The creative director of the Parisian label, which is due to during Paris Fashion Week a few days ago showed the sketch of the dress exclusively for Grazia Daily. Then Lady Mary, his favorite character, we wanted to know? "I love Lady Grantham, but I am curious to see Shirley MacLaine. We also MJ!

French Atlas Shrugs: Louis Vuitton founder leaking socialism

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Louis Vuitton, Gucci bags around stolen from Bus Stop White Marsh

A New York woman reported that two designer bags were stolen, among other things, as she waited for a ride near White Marsh Mall. About 2:40 on 18 September, two men approached a 35 year old woman, pushed her and stole his property, which had been on the ground near the bus stop in the 8200 block placed the Perry Hall Boulevard, according to a police report. According to police, the woman was near the bus stop waiting for a ride from a friend. A witness ran after the men, but could not reach them. Among the items stolen were a Louis Vuitton bag sports bag, Gucci handbag, a DVD player and $ 120 in cash, police report showed. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, according to Capt. Michael Balog of the White Marsh police district.

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Amazon Shutting Down Fashion Website

Amazon started telling consumers today, who visit Endless.com, that it will be shutting down next week.

 The site, which sells high-end clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and watches, will become a part of Amazon.com/Fashion, according to a statement that appeared

 on the front page of the site.
 Reuters, which first reported the news, said Amazon launched Endless.com in 2007, and that the closure is part of a big push by Amazon to expand further into

 fashion and apparel this year.
 In an recent interview with AllThingsD, Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos said he is spending a lot of time thinking about the apparel, and that its clothing business was

 getting “very exciting.”
 “I think there’s a tremendous amount of invention going on there, especially in the Web presentation of apparel,” he said.
 A spokesperson confirmed that the transition was taking place and said that other non-Amazon branded fashion properties, such as Zappos or Shopbop, would not be

 affected.
 “Between Amazon, Shopbop and Zappos, our customers have easy access to an assortment of quality brands and a variety of shopping experiences for any fashion

 need, so we are shifting our Endless business to Amazon in order to focus on the Amazon Fashion experience,” the spokesperson said.
 Amazon also operates MyHabit.com, a fashion site that sells items at a discount.
 Apparel is one of the fastest growing categories online, according to eMarketer, which is predicting that the category will grow by 20 percent to $40.9 billion

 this year, up from $34.2 billion in 2011.
 On the Web site, Amazon billed the changes as “exciting news.”

West Elm's Holiday Lookbook; Fashion Homes, Reexamined

EVERYWHERE—West Elm has just released its—gasp!—holiday lookbook, and the furnishings chain is all about "metallics, patched fabrics, reclaimed wood, paper

 flowers, animals, cool tones, and vibrant colors" this season, according to reps. Interior designer Allegra Hicks has a new collection of tabletop and bedding;

 the Schmidt Brothers are back with cutlery sets, and a number of new collaborations with emergent designers will be introduced. [CurbedWire]

 THE INTERNET—Earlier this month, Curbed National posted a roundup of fashion designers' homes, and now sister site Racked National takes it a step further. Do

 check out their mashup of shelter photos and runway shots. [previously; Racked National]

 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF.—Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, has put one of their area homes up for sale for $3.75M. Her mom has been living in the 6,000-square-foot

 mansion for some time. [TMZ]

Chanel Fined 200,000 euros in Counterfeiting Case

  Well, this is embarrassing. While most luxury fashion brands, the costumes tend fakes cleaning, has been appointed Chanel. Around € 200,000 on a former knitwear supplier fees paid by Chanel copied one of her crochet patterns World Tricot initially sued Chanel for € 200,000 in 2009 for wrongful termination of a business relationship and piracy. Chanel countered for "public denigration" win on suspicion of violation of the fashion house and eventually this fight. But on Friday reversed a Paris Court of Appeal condemning the decision and, Chanel, the original amount of counterfeiting.

The label is obviously not happy with the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal held that the court rejected the allegations of World Tricot dismissal of a business relationship. "This is the first time we have faced this kind of situation, but we work with about 400 suppliers," Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel, told daily wear. "This case is very specific in any way reflect the quality of our relationships with our suppliers." The study comes as French manufacturer difficult times, there are so many brands are outsourcing more of their products abroad.

to open the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Resort Maldives

  LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton opens a resort hotel in the Maldives in 2013. The station will be of 46 luxury villas and estates currently under construction on the island of Noonu Atoll Randheli exist. "The Maldives (also) the cradle of innovation in tourism be" Maleeh Jamal, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture told the daily e-mail.

This announcement adds to a growing list of famous names in international fashion with luxury hotels in their portfolios.

Earlier this month, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced its intention, a new hotel opened in Shanghai in 2015, while the Hotel Missoni plans new properties in Oman, Turkey, Brazil and Mauritius to build in the coming years.

Other hotels in the LVMH group are White 1921, a charming hotel in Saint-Tropez, France with eight suites, each individually decorated with its own by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and Cheval Blanc Courchevel in the French Alps, a suites-only hotel.

The luxury hotel offers a restaurant 'The 1947', the traditional alpine serves with a modern twist, by three star Michelin Chef Yannick Alléno and a warehouse Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton boutique created.

Michigan Fashion Week Makes Its Debut

Michigan Fashion Week (MFW) debuted to a crowded room of excited attendees, this past Saturday night, at the Southfield Civic Center. Fourteen designers

 showcased their collections on the runway in the first-time fashion event. The list of designers to present showcases include: Siana Treece, Taylor Tankson,

 Terry-Ann Phillips, Fanciee Clothing, Andrea Howell, Crystal White, Jaiden Shephard, Addiction Designs by Jamalia, Monica Lynn, Christine Mapondera, Johnny

 Bomber, KAJ Elliott, Marvela Boutique, and Erika Hicks.

 Upon entry, there were a few vendors lined up against the outer edge of the event that sold items of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. A live band played and

 sang popular tunes in the background to keep guests grooving. There were also light refreshments provided to nibble on and blue punch to sip on.

 Guests began to trickle in little by little. But by 7:00pm, groups of people steadily poured into the event. The designer showcase began 15 minutes later than

 expected. However it kicked with an energetic intro from MFW creator, Loren Jordan and America’s Top Model cycle 9 finalist, Bianca Golden.

 Bianca Golden wore a black flare dress, with black petals embellished on the front, and a sheer back. It was a simple yet sexy dress from the Ever Collection by

 Erika Hicks.

 Loren Jordan kept it sophisticated and fashionable as she appeared before the crowd in a long, charcoal gown with rhinestones around the neck. One of the major

 points stressed about MFW was that it was one of the few fashion events that allowed designers to showcase their collections for free to the public.

 Many different groups and forms of media provided their sponsorship to the event. The online artist network, Access4Artists, was among the most visible sponsors

 at the event. After a few brief introductions and a lively performance by girl group, Lois Lane, the designer showcases began.

 Before each runway presentation, each designer shared his or her fashion background and the inspiration for behind his or her collection. Crystal White described

 her collection as “sexy, office chic” while designer Siana Treece described her collection as “secret garden” inspired.

 Each designer brought a young and unique perspective to the collection they created. From Terry-Ann Phillips’ colorful and feminine collection to the urban,

 casual vibe of Johhny Bomber’s clothing, there was a variety of fashion flavor to see.

 Perhaps, the most impressive part of MFW was that many designers had only been designing for a few years yet were able to put together collections to present for

 one of their biggest or first professional fashion events.

 The models also brought their own style and personality to their struts down the runway. Overall, MFW drew a large crowd for its first year and gave upcoming

 local designers an opportunity to step further into the fashion industry.

 MFW came together in an organized fashion event in its first year and displayed a promise for more development as it progresses into the future. Like all local

 fashion events, it will be the public’s embrace and the participation of local fashion talent that will determine the future success of MFW.

 Raquel is a Michigan native with a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Michigan. She loves fashion and writing about life’s everyday stories. She has

 written for various local publications that include Dearborn Press & Guide and Detroit Fashion Pages. Raquel also writes for her own local events blog, Metro

 Diva Pages.

Harlem’s Fashion Row Celebrated Five Years at New York Fashion Week

DURING the recent spring shows in New York, a handful of New York designers and brands celebrated anniversaries. Harlem’s Fashion Row was among them.

 The concept behind Harlem’s Fashion Row is simple enough. Brandice Henderson, its founder, was attending a fashion show in Brooklyn and thought her own

 neighborhood, Harlem, deserved a showcase as well. She introduced Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007 with a small show staffed by 15 volunteers.

 Five years later, Harlem’s Fashion Row became the primary collective platform for designers of color during New York Fashion Week, enabling emerging artists to

 showcase their talent among industry heavyweights, including top buyers, editors and bloggers.

 Its Sept. 7 show at Lincoln Center drew such notables as Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams and Nicole Murphy (Eddie Murphy’s former wife), who walked the runway

 wearing a design by Omar Salam. Fashion insiders like Corynne Corbett, Essence magazine’s beauty director; Julee Wilson, the Huffington Post style editor; and

 Fern Mallis, former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, sat front row.

 More than 300 people attended the presentation, which featured five designers. Nzinga Knight, inspired by a recent trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showed

 embellished pieces, including a blush gown with hand-embroidered mirror detail. Mr. Salam’s spring 2013 collection for Sukeina was marked by voluminous shapes

 like a billowing silk organza tulip jacket worn over a lace dress. For her Ashtyn line, Latisha Daring sent kimono-sleeve jackets and tribal-printed skirts down

 the runway. Joseph Bethune showed structured separates in camouflage and denim for the brand Bethune Brothers. Kevan Hall introduced a collection of crepe

 sheaths, peplum dresses, petal skirts and gowns covered in tiered palettes.

 But the show isn’t merely about clothes. The organization’s primary purpose is to push designers forward in the fashion business. “I hope that through H.F.R.

 we create a company that acts as a bridge for designers of color to get into fashion,” Ms. Henderson said of Harlem’s Fashion Row.

 The company grooms its designers, who were selected by a panel of judges in June. Applicants were asked to show pieces from past collections, explain their

 business strategy, present their spring 2013 sketches and explain why they wanted to be a part of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Scores were tallied, and the five

 highest-ranked designers were selected.

 Once chosen, designers are given the opportunity to consult with leaders in the business. Ms. Mallis met with them throughout the selection process, and the

 designer Stephen Burrows critiqued each piece of the designers’ collections, Ms. Henderson said.

 Ms. Henderson, who has more than a decade of retail-buying and fashion-production experience, is optimistic about the future of Harlem’s Fashion Row. “We are

 planning to launch an H.F.R. label in 2014 with a small capsule collection of products available on our Web site,” she said. “We are hoping that we can not

 only show the designers’ collections, but also produce and market it for them. When this happens, everything changes.”

Fashion designers return to elegance in buzzy London

  The designers at London Fashion Week announced a return to the feminine elegance for Spring / Summer 2013 with flowers, hems and more cuts, a custom look to create modest subtle sexuality.

Outweigh a slowdown in the global economy continues on the fashion industry and luxury London designers were sharp statement pieces that buyers want to invest, based on Mark timeless silhouettes of the 1950s, as seen in Temperley London label, Emilia Wickstead and Vivienne Westwood Red.

"London still feels creative and always so exciting about buzzy energy, but the collections were full of very wearable, luxurious rooms," Pat McNulty, web editor of Cosmopolitan UK, told Reuters in an e-mail, quoting Collections Giles, Burberry Prorsum, Mulberry and Erdem among his favorites.

Floral rich culture of the English landscape is a central theme of this season, as designers incorporate vibrant flowers and floral colors in their palettes.

Floral ornate garments Erdem, Mulberry, Bora Aksu, Temperley London and Corrie Nielsen, who was inspired by botanical gardens and Makoto Murayama Japanese artist.

Designer favored lighter materials for their creations spring, with a mix of organza, cotton, silk and chiffon, but added. An edge with sexy tops and short hemline with Felder Felder, peek-a-boo cutouts at Erdem and leather Mulberry

Fantasy and flair FUTURISTIC

While designers have embraced a more mature look for their clothes, there was still a presence of quirky style that is so unique from London Fashion.

Models Osman shattered the hearts embroidered dresses and separates decorated with sharp edges in bold shades of pink, blue, yellow, black and white.

Vivienne Westwood, the queen of fashion eccentric, gave a home Vamped-up to 1950's Red Label, with models walking the runway in the faces painted floral headdress and compensation for their feminine dresses and costumes.

In addition, the arches rabies Meadham Kirchoff and garden gnomes have littered the entrance to Mulberry.

"It's a liking to her, I think the freshness, I think of England, it is very very young, but mature at the same time feels" the actress Gillian Anderson told Reuters backstage at the Mulberry show Tuesday.

A closer look futuristic Christopher Kane candy-colored dresses found nuts and bolts that hold the Plexiglas draping set, plastic and tape ruffle details.

"Christopher Kane is so inventive in every season nothing like new and feels all that he has never done before," Sarah Harris, editor of British Vogue features fashion, told Reuters, adding that the collection was "so smart."

Shiny metal added a futuristic touch feminine silhouettes in Burberry Prorsum, where models in the saturated silver metal layers with a twist on the classic Burberry trench coat, pink fuschia, cobalt blue, gold and bronze strutted a rainbow palette to create the track.

Jonathan Saunders turned on a ride with simple separates tissue metallic pencil skirts and dresses custom, while Holly Fulton just. A nasty edge with pastel-colored clothes made of PVC flower

Although flowers were a dominant theme in the collections, some designers went through to modern graphics. Paul Smith worked seen geometric block prints in a structured separation, with darker shades of red, yellow and green, even in Roksanda Ilincic, where Mondrian-esque colors were incorporated into the boldly curved blocks on clothes quarter.

Aztec and Maya were printed taken in the middle of the fabulous collection Fyodor Golan, Matthew Williamson in a palette of blues and reds, while Peter Pilotto has tribal designs to a new level, making optical illusions with their impressions monochrome separates and rock layers dresses.

The fashion pack moves Milan on Wednesday before. To Paris for the final season

Daily Dispatches: Day 1

About midday, after the Kimberly Ovitz runway show, Phil Oh, the street style photographer behind the blog StreetPeeper.com, stood out in a cheerful turquoise and green turtle-print polo shirt by Michael Bastian. He seemed to embody Fashion Week wisdom. Slow and steady wins the race? Wishful thinking. “Adderall,” said Mr. Oh, before snapping a few shots of editors crossing the West Side Highway. “That’s how I survive fashion month.” New York Fashion Week officially kicked off on Thursday, and nerves were already jangled, schedules strung tight. That morning, the Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross was backstage at the BCBG Max Azria show in Lincoln Center, waiting, like everybody else, for her seat. Ms. Richards-Ross, who landed at 5 a.m. from Los Angeles, wore a daring, see-through top with a wide center strip. “It helps to have an athletic figure,” she said. That, and the couple of gold medals she brought came in handy. “They go with everything,” she added, laughing. When she finally took her seat, a chorus of popping flashbulbs greeted her. Even more popular for the cameramen was the reality star Whitney Port. The photographers lingered so long that a woman in the sixth row commented, loudly, “C’mon, she’s not that exciting.” By comparison, the atmosphere was civil at Richard Chai Love show, which took place immediately after. This was the first fashion show for Russell Westbrook, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he looked the part, in his black-and-red suede sneakers and wire- rimmed eyeglasses. “Sometimes, the N.B.A. feels like fashion week,” he said, of his stylish basketball cohorts. His front-row seatmate, Nick Cannon, wore a brown baseball cap backward. Downtown at Milk Studios, all eyes were on the Creatures of the Wind show. Sure, there were stars, but more of the industry kind. Then, it was across the highway to Ms. Ovitz’s show at Pier 57, where her father, the Hollywood power player Michael Ovitz, was backstage, while his girlfriend, Tamara Mellon, sat front row, stilettos crossed. Into the afternoon, the schedule seemed to splinter. Some headed to men’s shows, while others to smaller presentations. And there was Fashion’s Night Out to reserve energy for. Somewhere, in the afternoon lull, it seemed Mr. Oh was wise after all.

Celebrity Fashion Designers at Fashion Week

When it comes to Hollywood these days, it’s commonplace to build an empire with one’s celebrity—and some actors, musicians, and even one or two socialites-turned-reality stars have made impressive forays into the world of fashion. With New York Fashion Week 2012 now upon us, Biography.com picked out several sartorial-minded celebs who are either alumni or newbies to this semi-annual soiree. So slip on those shades, purse your lips, and get ready for the catwalk to be celebrified. It’s lights, cameras, A-list fashion! fashion! fashion! Before she met her now ex-hubby Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes’ style would’ve been more likened to Abercrombie & Fitch—if anything. But once she got involved with Cruise (and his PR machine…ahem), the Girl Next Door suddenly started donning looks that were trendsetting and chic. In 2008 Katie teamed up with stylist Jeanne Yang and announced the launch of her new fashion line, Holmes & Yang—a collection of versatile, day-to-night ready-to-wear pieces, which will be featured for the first time at New York Fashion Week on September 9. The same day that Holmes & Yang will be strutting its stuff down the runway at Fall Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham’s line will be vying for its time in the spotlight. The British fashion queen (and eternal scowler) is famous for her body-hugging, made-for-skinny-gals silhouettes, but recently, she’s created a collection that's given way to refined looser fits. Since she’s not pregnant anymore, we’ll see if the BFA-award winner is back to her tight-fitted ways next week. Considering Justin Timberlake has made it on the best-dressed list a time or two, it wasn’t the biggest leap to envision the singer and sometimes actor spreading his fashion aesthetic to the masses. Collaborating with designer Trace Ayala, Timberlake broke out with his new clothing line, William Rast, in 2005. Known predominantly for its premium denim, WR also produces “biker culture” tees, jackets, and hoodies for men and women and will be launching a limited edition collection for Target in December. Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen – The Row, Elizabeth & James The famous TV twins who’ve spent most of their lives in front of the cameras are finding life behind them hardly threadbare. First decimated and then later lauded for their unique and oversized gypsy-looking garbs, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have turned their brand names into a fashion powerhouse, producing multiple designer lines—their high-end oeuvre allocated to their London-inspired The Row and contemporary vintage-inspired Elizabeth & James. This year the Olsen Twins entered the books of fashion royalty when they were given the coveted CFDA award for womenswear for The Row. Nicole Richie – House of Harlow 1960, Winter Kate My, my has Nicole Richie evolved. From Paris Hilton’s reality sidekick to controversially emaciated bobblehead to respected easy- breezy boho fashion designer, Nicole has found a way to break the glass ceiling of reality superstardom. Her ready-to-wear collections, House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate, have become celebrity favorites and helped her become a judge on NBC’s reality fashion competition Fashion Star. Currently, Nicole is working on a collection for Macy's Impulse. Before there was the exhaustive entity of “Kimye,” Kanye West was on his own and doing just fine at his day job, (albeit his uncensored pie hole at awards shows is an entirely different story). Always restless and ambitious, however, the fashion-forward music mogul decided to expand his celebrity by starting his own designer label, DW. Launched in Paris in 2011, the DW womenswear collection—named after Kanye’s late mother Donda West who died in 2007—caters to fashionistas with a sexy, dramatic flair with its mix of fur, leather, plunging necklines, and velvet get-ups. Sure sounds high maintenance, which is right up Kanye's alley.

Stylepoints: Creating luxury loungewear

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Beverly Center is the Glamorous Epicenter of Fashion’s Night Out This Thursday

Mark your calendars and come out for a fashionable celebration on Thursday, September 6, as the Beverly Center hosts its third annual Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), an event that originated in New York City and now takes place in several cities across the country on the same night. Celebrity appearances, two large-scale fashion shows, and more than 100 participating stores (special sales/gifts) will give shoppers a myriad of choices for fun and celebration. Think of Fashion’s Night Out as a fashion party with music, entertainment, drinks, food, etc. Shop, see a show, have a drink, shop some more and have a great time! Check out the Beverly Center site to see which stores are participating. There’s free SELF-parking from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (stores will stay open late that night). It is anticipated that more than 30,000 guests will attend FNO at the Beverly Center, which begins with Red Carpet arrivals at 5:00 p.m., an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m., followed by fashion shows at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The shows are free and can be viewed from all three levels of the center (the runway is on Level 6). The 9:00 p.m. show is exclusively by XXI Forever and geared towards young and fresh looks. Guests will experience a high energy, edgy, modern fashion show, as a massive LED jumbo screen displays the show clearly for all to see. Kendall Jenner, from the famous Kardashian clan, will be joining actress and singer Lucy Hale (“Pretty Little Liars”) in hosting the event at the Beverly Center’s Center Court on Thursday, September 6. Following Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s exclusive welcome video, Hale will be the hostess for the first of two runway fashion shows, starting at 7pm. The large-scale production will feature fall lines from the center’s retailers. “This year’s show theme is Young Hollywood, a nod to the diverse offering of luxury brands and the youthful direction of the Beverly Center customer, “ says Susan Vance, Director of Marketing and Sponsorship. Lisa Love, West Coast Editor of Vogue, will also help kick off the fashion extravaganza. Kendall Jenner can be seen all around town in a fun and whimsical ad campaign for Fashion’s Night Out 2012. World-renowned photography team Brakhax2 (Moshe+ Eddie Brakha) captured Kendall emerging from an oversized shoebox, like a perfect doll, all dressed up in a couture gown. (Stylist: George Blodwell. Hair: Candice Birns, Rex Agency. Makeup: Camille Clark, Beauty Editor of Genlux Magazine. Art Direction: Stephen Kamifuji.) Lucy Hale recently signed with Hollywood Records and is due to release a country album in 2013. She recently wrapped production on “A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song,” opposite Missi Pyle. She has a long list of credits, including the critically acclaimed series “ Privileged” and “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2” opposite Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn. The Beverly Center will be the epicenter of Fashion’s Night Out in Los Angeles, though other venues around town will be celebrating as well, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Robertson and Melrose, and Venice. Check out FNO’s website for listings. The Beverly Center is proud to have the following sponsors and guests to aid in bringing FNO 2012 to fruition — Maybelline New York, TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS, and guests Elle and Blair Fowler.

10 Awesome Innovations Changing the Future of Fashion

Textile production is dirty dirty dirty -- one of the dirtiest industries in the world in fact. Why? Partly because of the damage that cotton crops and synthetic fiber production inflicts on the environment, and partly because of seriously outdated manufacturing methods used to dye and finish fabric. According to the United States Energy Administration, the textile industry in the U.S. is the 5th largest contributor to CO2 emissions in the country. But enough of the depressing stats: As consumers are becoming increasingly aware and clothing manufacturers are stepping up to more environmental accountability, technology is taking off -- and there has been huge advances. With New York Fashion Week strutting the catwalks September 6-13, it's a good time to take a closer look: From fabric out of food, beer bottles and more to dying with air, and web sites that know your exact measurements, these 10 awesome technologies are changing fashion as we know it. Milk, tea and coffee tend to stick together...but not like this. As the high-tech sector is taking off in making fashion more sustainable, other, more-humble, technologies are just as innovative -- and really, really cool. Case in point: Food products being turned into wearable commodities. German microbiology-student-turned-designer Anke Domaske uses milk to make a an "Eco Milk Fiber" called QMilch. High-tech sports clothing company Virus uses recycled coffee beans for their Stay Warm line of cold-weather performance apparel. And the genius Suzanne Lee, fashion designer and TED Senior Fellow, has been making fabric and vegetable leather out of...get this...the fermented tea, kombucha. (Pictured above.)

New Names to Watch for Spring 2013 Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is a strange combination of worshipping the big names while chasing after the new names. Here are a few designers to become acquainted with before their NYFW debut. Marissa Webb Jenna Lyons was the headliner in the great saga of J. Crew's turnaround from preppy stalwart to bastion of playful chic. But Marissa Webb was a supporting star. Formerly head womenswear designer for the brand, she left the Crew in 2011 to pursue her own eponymous line. Her NYFW debut will be on September 8. The Korean-born designer studied at FIT. From her website: "Her design aesthetic blends and juxtaposes elements of architecture and nature by mixing highly structured, tailored pieces with whimsical softness and flow." Sounds pretty J. Crew to me. Find some of her inspirations on her Pinterest. Louise Goldin This British export has been designing in London since 2008 but this season decided to bring her bright knitwear to New York. (Preen did defect across the pond this season, so we had to get something in return.) She collaborated on Kanye West's fashion line. It is rumored that Goldin fan Rihanna brought the two together. Goldin studied at Central Saint Martins and designed for Tereza Santos before going on her own. In her British Fashion Council profile she says her signature is "innovative programmed techniques where I create my own knitted fabric and textures, combined with structured, sculpted garments." Tanya Taylor Designer Tanya Taylor cut her teeth (and surely lots of fabric) as a designer at Elizabeth and James before starting her own collection last year. She studied at both Central Saint Martins and Parsons and is known for a subversion of classic pieces — a floral-print bomber jacket for instance. Her line is already carried by small boutiques around the world, but she is probably hoping a presence at New York Fashion Week gets her more high-profile distribution. Katie Holmes and Jeanne Wang It seems silly to include Katie Holmes in a list of new faces. But as familiar as her face is, it also seems strange to exclude her from a list of NYFW first timers to watch. Katie has been in the news constantly and will surely cause a commotion at NYFW with the first Holmes & Yang presentation. She is showing on September 9, up against pal Victoria Beckham who shows the same day. Believe it or not, the idea for the line came from the fact that these two didn't think there were enough expensive, luxurious basics on the market. Talk about a #firstworldproblem.

DIY Fashion: How to Make Knotted Hair Ties

Knotted hair ties are the new scrunchies this year. You’ve probably seen them on your favorite fashion blogger, in your favorite store, or with the regular hair elastics at the drugstore. Knotted hair ties are not only great for your hair since they don’t have damaging metal edges, but they can also be worn as bracelets without being too tight on your wrist. In addition, they come in every style from neon to glitter. The downside is they run from about $3 to $15 a pack… and we all know how quickly hair ties disappear. This DIY will show you how to make your own knotted hair ties at a fraction of the cost – these are seriously the all-time easiest hair accessories to make. Ready to get started? Read on! What you’ll need: Foldover elastic (I bought mine here.) Ruler Scissors Ribbon (optional) Needle & thread (optional) 1. Measure 8.5″ of elastic. You may want to cut a longer piece, depending on whether you want to wear your hair tie on your wrist and how tight you want it to be. I found that this length fits best around my wrist. Cut the elastic at a slight angle to help with fraying. 2. Wrap the elastic around your fingers to form a loop, then tie a knot. Leave about 1/4″ on the ends. Avoid pulling on the edges to since this will make the ends fray. Make sure you don’t tie the knot in the middle or your hair tie will be too small 3. Make more! You can also dab Elmer’s glue on the edges so the elastic won’t fray, which will make them last longer and stay pretty. 4. Optional: Add a bow. Using a piece of ribbon, tie a bow, cutting the edges at an angle to prevent fraying. Make sure the ends are even and the silky side is showing. 5. Sew the ribbon onto the elastic using a needle and thread. It doesn’t need to be neat – no one will be able to see the back. Just try to avoid threading through the top of the bow. Knot the thread after about 3-5 stitches. You can also make headbands with this elastic. Measure about 20″ of elastic. Again, you may have to adjust the length, but I found this length worked for me. One way to get an accurate length is to measure the elastic against a headband that fits you well, and add 1 ″ to that length (for tying the knot). Use the same method to tie the elastic as above and add glue to the edges to help prevent fraying over time. These can be worn around the wrist doubled over. This is seriously the easiest DIY project ever and is an amazing way to save some money on a trend. I bought about 11 yards of elastic for $11, which will make me about 45 hair ties! You can make them as gifts, or tie the top of a gift with one to make a pretty and usable gift topper. There are so many fun color choices, and they double as bracelets so you can always wear one on your wrist for hair emergencies! What do you think? Will you be making this DIY? Do you love or hate this new wave of scrunchies? Have a fab DIY you want to see? Tell us in the comments!

Jessica Alba's Fashion Forward Fitness Session

Looking great in her workout ensemble, Jessica Alba headed into Soma Pilates Dance Studio in West Hollywood, CA on Sunday (September 2). While making her way down the sunny streets, the 31-year-old actress chatted on her iPhone and donned a bright pink and orange get up. As previously reported by GossipCenter, the "Sin City" star is set to receive the first ever "Green Parent Award" from the Environmental Media Association for her efforts in leading a healthy lifestyle. EMA president Debbie Levin spoke about the achievement and said, "Becoming a parent is life-changing and brings into focus the priority of healthy choices and the responsibility of the environmental sustainability of our planet. Jessica is a great example of how you can turn that passion into positive change." Enjoy the pictures of Jessica Alba heading to an early morning pilates class in Hollywood (September 2).