Chicago Focuses on Fashion
In a bid to become more than just a "nice Midwestern town" Chicago, the City of the Big Shoulders is adding muscle to its local fashion industry. The Chicago Fashion Incubator, in which six emerging…
Virtual Makeover: Preview trends in hairstyles, clothes
Practically all of us as little girls liked playing Barbies and I think the many virtual makeover sites speak to that early predilection. On marieclaire.com you can try the latests trends in clothing to see…
Happy Father’s Day
One of my favorite poems, If by Rudyard Kipling, is a map for becoming an honorable human being. The poem defines guidance that a parent is meant to instill in their children. Though directed to…
Yoox.com sample sale
YOOX.COM announces it's Semi-Annual Sample Sales. Savings soar up to an Extra 90% off. Featuring: Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Jil Sander, Costume National, Bikkembergs, Adidas and many more.Shop apparel & accessories for Women, Men and Kidswear.…
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen continue to produce clothing lines
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have already produced a clothing line for Wal-Mart for tween girls and a fashion line for Harvey Nichols, the Row, named after Savile Row in London. The second collection of…
Fashion Trends Snapshots
Hollyscoop forecasts floor length dresses as the next summer trend. FashionInc reports on drawstring dresses by Matthew Williamson. Style.com notes the prevalence of moiré , an old-fashioned watermarked fabric made by pressing engraved rollers…
Turn your jeans into earth friendly sandals
Hesitant to let go of those favorite pair of jeans, even though they've seen much better days. Now you can give your beloved denim a new life as earth friendly sandals. A UK manufacturer of…
Levi’s eco jeans
More designers are incorporating eco-fashion into their clothing. Earth friendly fashion is more than just a trend – it is a cause you can feel good about and as a bonus wear great looking clothes.…
CFDA Announces Womenswear Designer of the Year Nominees
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced yesterday that Oscar de la Renta (pictured), Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler, and Marc Jacobs for Marc Jacobs have all been nominated for…
Top German Model Eva Padberg Mercedes-Benz Rep for Fashion Events
Top German model Eva Padberg is taking on a new role as brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz. The sought-after star model is to represent the Stuttgart-based premium car brand at future international fashion and lifestyle…