Vol 10 Issue 137 May 16, 2008
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Sneak Peek: Jewelry and Accessories Play a Starring Role in Sex & The City
DALLAS, May 16, 2008 / FW/ — Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis share the starring role with the clothes, accessories and jewelry they wear, including the car they drive or ride in the movie Sex & the City. [more]
Rebecca Taylor Fall 2008: Sweet and Sophisticated
DALLAS, May 16, 2008 / FW / — When someone says Rebecca Taylor, the term delicately feminine comes to mind. With romance as her signature look, Rebecca Taylor has built a following based on the ephemeral. But, for Fall 2008, the New York-based designer gave everyone a surprise by adding the adjective sophisticated in her creations. [more]
Cesare Paciotti Fall 2008: Boots To Die For
DALLAS, May 16, 2008 / FW/ — I know its still summer and you are enjoying your open toes and sandals, but, just in case you are already curios what’s coming up for fall in terms of footwear, check out the boots by Cesare Paciotti because they are to die for. [more]
Enter to Win a Dooney & Bourke Purse at RedPlum.com
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2008 / FW/ — To celebrate the re-launch of its newly enhanced interactive website, www.redplum.com, Valassis, owner of the e-commerce channel announced the RedPlum Dooney & Bourke purse giveaway. Two lucky winners will take home one of summer’s hottest bags, the Dooney & Bourke Chiara handbag and Dooney & Bourke wristlets for up to 10 of their friends. [more]
A Requiem for Warrick Brown, A New Life for Gary Dourdan
NEW YORK, May 16, 2008 / FWN / — The season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation was also the farewell episode for actor Gary Dourdan who plays ‘Warrick Brown’ in the long running CBS series. Though no one would know until the 9th season whether ‘Warrick Brown’ lives or dies (he was shot in the head more than once), Gary Dourdan, the actor, has dropped out of the show because the actor and CBS could not come to terms on a contract. [more]
Vol 10 Issue 136 May 15, 2008
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PARIS, May 15, 2008 / FW/ — Cannes is arguably the biggest and longest fashion show in the world. Lasting for 12 days and celebrities from all over the world on the red carpet, a fashion observer never has a dull moment [more]
MILAN, May 15, 2008/ FW/ — Dr. McDreamy is moving way beyond his, Grey’s Anatomy role, but not at all beyond his McDreamy status. For Patrick Dempsey’s next staring role in “Made of Honor”, he plays the male maid of honor for his best friend’s wedding. [more]
Kenneth Cole To Address Crowd at 23rd AIDS Walk New York on Sunday
DALLAS, May 15, 2008 / FW/ — Well-known for his philanthropic work, fashion designer Kenneth Cole will help kick off the world’s largest AIDS fundraiser on Sunday, May 18, 2008 as he addresses the expected 45,000 New Yorkers who are expected to hit the streets for the 23rd annual AIDS Walk New York. [more]
Store Windows in Milan: Yes, Juicy Couture is there too!
MILAN, May 14, 2008 / FW/ — Fans of Juicy Couture will be happy to know that their favorite label is sold in Milan and actually graces store windows, proof of how popular the brand is. Technically, it could be described that there are TWO store windows in here because there are two separate groupings of mannequins. But because both are open back windows, they look like seamless presentations if you are inside looking out. [more]
Heikejarick’s Futuristic Modernism for Fall 2008
DALLAS, May 15, 2008 / FW/ — For New York-based designer Heike Jarick, today’s woman is ageless, sleek and sensual. Heike actually hit it right on target, as proven by the real life personas of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattral, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon who are already at least in their 40s yet they are ageless in the eyes of their fans.[more]
Walter van Beirendonck To Show Menswear Spring 2009 Collection at Pitti Uomo
PARIS, May 15, 2008 / FW/ — Walter Van Beirendonck has decided to bring his show at Pitti Uomo. Organizers of Pitti Immagine Uomo have confirmed that the Belgian designer will present his collection on June 19 during a special event at the Stibbert Museum. [more]
Vol 10 Issue 135 May 14, 2008
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Wu Yong is the Newest Invited Member at Paris Haute Couture week
DALLAS, May 14, 2008 / FW/ — Wu Yong, the label by Chinese designer Ma Ke, well known for her abhorrence of fashion assembly lines is the newest invited during Paris Haute Couture week slated from Jun 30 – Jul 3, 2008. [more]
Playing Dress Up With Carlos Miele for Fall 2008
DALLAS, May 14, 2008 / FW / — With Carlos Miele, expect to be Barbie wherein dressing up is part and parcel of your personality. When September rolls around, make sure that you pick up at least one item from the Carlos Miele Fall 2008 collection because with all the parties and dinners for the holiday season, you would surely need one. [more]
Cannes Film Festival Begins Today
PARIS, May 14, 2008 / FW/ — Considered the world’s biggest film festival and the place where fashion and cinema collides, the 61st Cannes Film Festival opened today with Hollywood A-listers in attendance, beginning with Sean Penn who is this year’s President of the Jury. [more]
Store Windows in Barcelona: Bold Splashes of Fashion In the Alleyway
DALLAS, May 14, 2008 / FW/ — A trip down memory lane with Marsha Bentley Hale who shot these photos in September 2003 as part of her graduate studies. One of the foremost mannequin historians, Bentley Hale gave her insights both on the store window themselves and the use of mannequins in Barcelona’s Barrio Gotico. [more]
Vol 10 Issue 134 May 13, 2008
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Hayden Panettiere On The Cover of Teen Vogue
DALLAS, May 13, 2008 / FW/ — Hayden Panettiere’s Teen Vogue cover did not cause an uproar but the ‘Heroes’ star proves that you don’t have to be controversial just to sell a debut album. You do not even have to pose baring your midriff with your famous parent. You have just to be yourself. [more]
Gracienne: Stepping into Style and Confidence
DALLAS, May 13, 2008 / FW/ — Move over Gisele Bundchen, another Brazilian shoe designer is on the rise – Gracienne Myers, whose design philosophy ‘Shoes and handbag make a woman,’ can turn you into a bagista or a real life Carrie Bradshaw. [more]
Cynthia Steffe Offers Staples for your Wardrobe for Fall 2008
NEW YORK, May 13, 2008 / FW/ — Perhaps it is because of the uncertain economy or maybe its because Cynthia Steffe has a new designer, but the quintessential New York label known for its sophisticated contemporary style chose to play it safe for Fall 2008 by proposing wardrobe staples. [more]
Deborah Lindquist Opens Eco-Conscious Boutique
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2008 / FW / — One of the first eco-friendly fashion designers long before the term “environmentally friendly fashion” was coined, Deborah Lindquist celebrated the opening of her eco-conscious clothing store in the North Hollywood Arts District with the launch of a ‘green’ custom made dresses collection. [more]
Vol 10 Issue 133 May 12, 2008
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Drink Tea. Win $20,000 College Scholarship
DALLAS, May 12, 2008 / FW/ — Are you a budding filmmaker? Have you created a video for YouTube? If you’re at least 16 years old and a resident of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, your original video creation, which emphasizes the health-related benefits of drinking black, green, white or oolong tea, can win you $20,000 scholarship. [more]
DKNY Fall 2008: The Metro Girl Goes Mod
NEW YORK, May 12, 2008 / FW/ — With Sex & The City holding its world premiere in London instead of here in New York where it is literally and figuratively based, checking out the DKNY Fall 2008 collection expected to hit stores late August or early September seem to be fitting with its modernized London’s mod look. [more]
Cesaire Opens First Freestanding Boutique in Paris
PARIS, May 12, 2008 / FW/ — Stephanie Césaire has an impressive résumé Working along the most recognizable names in fashion – Alber Elbaz (for Guy Laroche), Karl Lagerfeld (for Lagerfeld Gallery), Kenzo, Nina Ricci and Repetto, launching her own label was a natural and logical move on the Parisian designer’s part. [more]
Store Windows in Andorra: Small Country, Not a Small World
The native population of Andorra is small in comparison to the immigrants and workers from Spain, Portugal and France as well as the retirees from at least a dozen countries. Approximately 65,000 people live full time in Andorra and approximately half of them live in the capital city of Andorra La Vella. [more]