Will This Season Be An Acid Test?

DALLAS, Jan 8, 2008 / FW/ - A slow economy, an impending slash on interest rates, tighter credits and a general downslide of the luxury market, will the coming Fall 2008 season become the acid test for New York designers? [more]

London Fashion Week Fall 2008

Has London's Time Arrived?

DALLAS, Jan 9, 2008 / FW/ - Since 2000 rolled around, it has been 'cool' for fashionistas to skip London. But, as we go deeper into the 21st century, London's very edgy and individualistic type of dressing might just be what fashionistas will be looking for, hence, it will not be surprising if London Fashion Week becomes the hottest ticket in the international fashion arena. [more]

Milano Moda Donna Fall 2008 (Milan Fashion Week)

All Eyes in Milan as Italy Charms The World

DALLAS, Jan 27, 2008 / FW/ - In two weeks time, Milano Moda Donna (Milan Fashion Week) starts in three weeks, about the time that the 'Let Yourself Be Charmed by an Italian'1 campaign has gathered momentum. The dates are perfectly timed with the fashion world focusing in Milan about the time that Isabella Rossellini had worked her charms. [more]

Paris Prêt-a-Porter Fall 2008

Is Luxury Ready-To-Wear The New Trendsetter

DALLAS, Jan 28, 2008 / FW/ - The Paris Haute Couture season is traditionally the harbinger of trends; yet the recently concluded Spring 2008, though it was as beautiful as ever failed to show any strong inclinations. Will the upcoming Prêt-a-porter (Paris Fashion Week) pick up the torch? [more]

Milano Moda Uomo Fall 2008 (Milan Menswear)

Menswear Designers Dalliance With New Shapes

DALLAS, Dec 1, 2007 / FR/ --- Continuing on our Menswear 2.0 prediction last Spring 2008 season, the Fall 2008 menswear collections is expected to be full of surprises. And while the fashionistas are pleasantly expecting new silhouettes, the designers are busy experimenting and testing new textiles, as already been seen during the Spring 2008 womenswear season wherein new fabric and unconventional materials ruled the catwalk. [more]

Paris Haute Couture Spring 2008

Paris Haute Couture Names Three New Invited Members

PARIS, Oct 25, 2007 / FW/ - The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, France's fashion governing body announced today the election of three new designers among the invited members for the Spring 2008 Haute Couture season. Alexis Mabille, Josep Font and Stéphane Rolland are joining Adam Jones, Boudicca, Cathy Pill, Christophe Josse, Eymeric François, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Gérald Watelet, Gustavo Lins, Lefranc.Ferrant, Marc Le Bihan, Nicolas Le Cauchois, On Aura Tout Vu, Richard René and Udo Edling as part of the elite group of emerging designers of the made-to-measure craft. [more]

Paris Menswear Show Fall 2008

For Young Men, Suits & Tuxedos Are Not Just For The Prom Anymore

PARIS, Jan 17, 2008 / FW/ - Last December, a Mastercard commercial in the U.S. featured a young man with long curly hair wearing jeans shopping for a Christmas gift for his mom. The next scene was Christmas dinner and the same young man walks in wearing a suit, his mother was so happy seeing him 'dressed up' while the young man was thinking that he was so glad he bought a suit instead of a crystal collectible, because suiting up was the best gift he could give his mother. [more]