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Fashion trends are for those who don’t have the courage to try to be different. Those who dare to stand out from the crowd can always try one of the designs from Annette Carey, who has just created a dress made of biro pens.Carey was commissioned by BIC Cristal to make the dress for the company’s 60th ann... |
5 April 2011
16:41 GMT |
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A new study cited by The Economist comes to contradict all that we’ve learned at home and in school about how it matters who you are on the inside and how appearances don’t (or shouldn’t) count in all those important moments in life. As it turns out, they do. People who wear designer clothes with a ... |
4 April 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Creating or editing vector images isn't a simple process, but you can use various applications to ease your work. DrawIt offers its users some powerful vector editing tools, making the image creation process a lot easier for amateur illustrators.
Vector graphics allow the use of geometric figures (points,... |
2 April 2011
09:01 GMT |
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23-year-old Blair Griffith has been dreaming of competing in the Miss USA pageant ever since she was a little girl and, when she was crowned Miss Colorado, she thought her dream was about to come true. Then, she became homeless. Her story has touched the heart of fashion designer Mac Duggal, who has agreed to design ... |
1 April 2011
16:01 GMT |
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Though many laughed at her decision of launching a line of shoes some years ago, now it’s Jessica Simpson who’s laughing – all the way to the bank. Her fashion empire is about to cross the billion-dollar mark and she says her secret to her success is in staying true to herself.
In a lengthy inte... |
29 March 2011
16:51 GMT |
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By 2012, Sylvester Stallone will hopefully be known as more than an Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, and iconic action movie star: he will also be known as Sylvester Stallone, the fashion designer. The star has announced a lifestyle range to be out by next year.
Comprised of eyewear, accessories, casual w... |
29 March 2011
15:01 GMT |
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With a woman as gorgeous as Christina Hendricks pushing them, the items in the latest Vivienne Westwood collection will probably be flying off the shelves. The first ads for the collection in question are out. The curvy redhead has become the face of the new jewelry collection from the eccentric designer and, as voic... |
3 March 2011
16:01 GMT |
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Lady Gaga once said that there’s nothing fake about her outrageous public persona and that’s why she treats a simple outing to run errands with the same importance as a concert or more formal outing. She’s proved she’s just as fierce on the catwalk, as part of the Autumn / Winter Thierry Mugle... |
3 March 2011
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John Galliano, the designer for the House of Dior, was arrested in Paris the other day after attacking a couple in a restaurant and making anti-Semitic comments about them. He has not been charged with anything.
The eccentric designer seems to have been slightly intoxicated, but it wasn’t just this that made ... |
26 February 2011
05:25 GMT |
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Jessica Simpson is the one celebrity whose fashion lines can rival designer brands, having registered a profit of nearly $750 million for last year, and with sales expected to surpass $1 billion in 2011. With all this, she remains incredibly grounded, as her latest interview with New York Magazine confirms. Even more... |
16 February 2011
04:22 GMT |
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Fans are used to seeing British singer Leona Lewis in girlie creations in pastel colors, with flowing curly hair and a certain air of princess. At the Los Angeles premiere of Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” movie, Leona was quite the vamp. The singer, who is now busily working on her third studio ... |
10 February 2011
15:51 GMT |
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With the advent of the “femiman” current in fashion, designers turn their attention to models who represent an ideal of beauty outside the classic definition of gender. Lea T, the Givenchy pre-op transgender model, has just made her catwalk debut. Lea T was born Leo and, for a while, worked as a male mode... |
5 February 2011
09:11 GMT |
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There’s doing anything for publicity and then there’s this: American designer Kenneth Cole came under serious fire after using the hashtag “#Cairo” on Twitter to raise awareness on his latest collection. Hours ago, Cole thought of increasing his platform by using the trend #Cairo on Twitter, w... |
4 February 2011
09:58 GMT |
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If you don’t know what to expect from Spring / Summer 2011, one word should suffice: stripes. Of course, this spring will be all about bright colors and prints, but stripes will be the one trend that will rule over them all. Prints have been coming strong in fashion for a few summers now, but 2011 will definite... |
25 January 2011
15:51 GMT |
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He’s tall, he’s brooding, he’s pale and he’s gorgeous. Above everything, model Stephen Thompson is albino, comes from the now-defunct modeling agency Ugly – and has become the latest face of fashion label Givenchy. Designer Riccardo Tisci has decided the model’s unique look goes pe... |
15 December 2010
14:41 GMT |
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Though she’s relatively a new face on the scene, there’s no doubt that Olivia Wilde knows how to make her presence felt, both in front of the camera and on the red carpet. The “Tron: Legacy” premiere was no exception.Considered one of the most stunning women of her generation, as well as a pro... |
13 December 2010
15:41 GMT |
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Only days ago, it emerged that the Kardashian sisters are the highest earning reality stars of the moment – but, if one is to believe a new report, things may change pretty soon, as their fashion empire is in really troubled waters. PopEater says that rumors are starting to pick up that the three Kardashian sis... |
10 December 2010
15:31 GMT |
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Celebrities often allow their name and face to be attached to anything from a new clothing line to a perfume or a service. Still, none so far has had the same success as Jessica Simpson who, through her fashion lines and various other endeavors, has become a rich woman. So, as critics are mocking her for her failed a... |
7 December 2010
16:31 GMT |
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When purchasing a designer shoe, the obstacles a woman must face are numerous and, strange as it may sound, the exorbitant price tag only comes last on a list with them. Enter Net-a-Porter and a brand new service. As the Daily Mail can confirm, the women’s website has come up with a very ingenious idea in order... |
16 November 2010
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Celebrities love a good bargain even if they seem to have all the money in the world and clearly no budget limit when it comes to fashion. This way, they have made a £35 vintage dress from Peacocks into this season’s hottest item.Created by singer turned fashion designer Pearl Lowe for her latest clothing... |
26 October 2010
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For someone who’s over 50 years old and still looks like she’s in her early 20s – like Barbie –, the saying “diamonds are a girl’s best friends” seems truer than ever, since neither of them will ever age. To celebrate the iconic Barbie doll, whose popularity throughout the ye... |
8 October 2010
16:21 GMT |
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Victoria Beckham, famous for literally turning whatever airport around the world into her personal catwalk, has just debuted the first bag she designed: a travel bag she created with hubby David in mind. The former Spice Girl member, now turned very successful fashion designer, has said before that she plans to try h... |
5 October 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Because fashion is art and you don’t throw away art or, even worse, feed it to the wild animals, the dress that Lady Gaga wore at the MTV Video Music Awards 2010 will be preserved. As we also informed you at the time, for the latest awards ceremony, the singer chose an outfit that topped everything else she&rsq... |
23 September 2010
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While confirmation on her rumored pregnancy is still pending, Mariah Carey is keeping herself busy – by going into fashion with her own clothing line, it has emerged. The singer, who already has several fragrances to boast of, is also eyeing a foray into fashion with her own lifestyle collection, which will be ... |
20 September 2010
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Though no stranger to controversy, designer Charlie Le Mindu has managed to cause quite a fuss once more, taking London Fashion Week by surprise by putting on the catwalk models in wigs, hats, shoes – and little else. One thing that could justify Mindu’s choice of clothes for his models (or lack thereof, ... |
20 September 2010
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Shopping for clothes is fun but making your own can be even more fun, especially if you’re spraying them on. “Clothes in a can” is precisely what Fabrican aims to make possible.The brainchild of designer Dr. Manuel Torres, the Fabrican is a spray-on fabric that is applied to the body, where it insta... |
16 September 2010
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As announced, the first ever plus-size fashion show, featuring only size 16+ models, took place during New York Fashion Week – and it truly showed the world that bigger can – and does – mean better and more fabulous.Though not associated with any major designer house, the show was organized by OneSt... |
16 September 2010
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It’s been often said that the fashion industry is not ready to put plus-size models, which, in real life, would mean average women, on the catwalk. The New York Fashion Week will change all that. For the first time ever, a plus-size fashion show will take place, in a bid to show once more that beauty does not k... |
10 September 2010
15:21 GMT |
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She’s one of the hottest, most inspiring and good looking female stars of the day but, as per her own admission, Christina Hendricks still can’t find a dress for the red carpet in due time. Her stylist Lawren Sample explains for the Daily Mail how her client, the most talked about curvy star of the moment... |
7 September 2010
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Women who love shoes as much as Carrie Bradshaw loves her Jimmy Choos know how hard they’re to come by, especially in this economy. If you’re a fan of shopping online, this may mean even more problems for you. Luckily, there are websites that help women create their own designs. Such is the case of Upper ... |
6 September 2010
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Coming to counter critics saying that the fashion industry is neither prepared for nor willing to accept plus-size women, fashion label Marc Jacobs is working to release a range that will cater exclusively for curvaceous ladies. Though this isn’t official just yet, the label’s president, Robert Duffy, con... |
10 August 2010
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Celebrities may have made designer handbags mainstream, but their creators are now trying to distance themselves from them, as they’re dropping visible logos in favor of the so-called “stealth wealth.”
Recession and the need to offer the kind of luxury that doesn’t come with an expiration ... |
10 August 2010
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It’s not uncommon for designers to think of unique, sometimes strange ways of making the presentation of their latest collection more interesting. German designer Patrick Mohr came up with the oddest and most likely to get people talking manner of doing so: by putting bald and bearded female models on the catwa... |
11 July 2010
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People like to customize almost everything. The reason is simple. Why accept something standard when you can mold it to your requirements? This is how the need of photo editing software came to life. But this wasn't enough, because some people also wanted custom frames for their paintings and images. It was just... |
2 July 2010
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After fronting no less than three different lines and campaigns for clothing giant Candie’s, singer Britney Spears is trying her hand at fashion as well. Britney and Candie’s have joined forces to launch a limited-edition line with items designed by the pop star for the fans who are trying to emulate ... |
30 June 2010
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After being fitted for a court-ordered alcohol-monitoring ankle device, Lindsay Lohan effectively went out of her way to prevent the paparazzi from getting a shot of it. Eventually, she chose to sell the first pics of her with the SCRAM bracelet and have the money go to charity. Now that’s out of the way, Linds... |
22 June 2010
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In a context in which more and more fashion designers and publications (and the industry at large) are starting to consider plus-size models as alternatives to the much criticized size 0, Welsh designer Julien Macdonald is fighting back. He’s a judge on Britain’s Next Top Model and, as far as he’s c... |
17 June 2010
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How we perceive color, they say, is entirely a subjective matter, for one person’s turquoise can be another’s sea-green, and the list could go on like this for ever. In fashionspeak, “nude” refers to a pale pastel hue that is between pale peach and champagne. Because of the dress that First La... |
21 May 2010
14:31 GMT |
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Victoria Beckham made her debut in the fashion world as an aspiring designer a while back, after countless months spent putting out feelers and thinking about the alternatives made available to her. When she did launch her first collection, critics were reserved, but they gradually warmed up to Posh as a designer wit... |
1 April 2010
03:17 GMT |
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Amy Winehouse may not be a style icon, given that she’s often seen in the same (some say dirty) clothes and shoes, but one thing is certain: she does have a style of her own and many would love to replicate that. With the help of British label Fred Perry, Amy Winehouse will be leaving her mark on the fashion in... |
12 March 2010
13:31 GMT |
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Designer Alexander McQueen tragically passed away in February 2010, but his legacy will stand the test of time – and his latest and last collection is proof of that. The Fall 2010 line was just presented at Paris Fashion Week, a luxurious display of rich materials and intricate, architectural designs that remin... |
11 March 2010
15:31 GMT |
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London-based artist INSA is now one of the two creative minds at INSA Heels, constantly coming up with collections that fight mainstream by blending some of the most sought after features in a pair of shoes, like trendiness and style. With its new design, INSA Heels has taken futuristic to a whole new level by coming... |
11 March 2010
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Karl Lagerfeld might be a man that offends many with the things he says without as much as thinking about how they might affect others but, as a designer, his genius is not debatable. The latest collection he created for Chanel, for Fall 2010, and that was just premiered during Paris Fashion Week stands as testimony ... |
10 March 2010
14:31 GMT |
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They say a girl can never have enough pairs of shoes and, clearly, they don’t say so for nothing. However, for those fashionistas out there always looking for the latest and hippest creations and who can’t afford to buy them, all hope is not lost. Cinderella Me is a website that specializes in renting des... |
18 February 2010
16:31 GMT |
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It’s not uncommon for haute-couture designers to go that extra mile when it comes to creating a lasting impression with the audience that sees for the first time a new collection. Pete Wentz of the Fall Out Boy might not be into high fashion, but he’s no stranger to theatrics, as the unveiling of his coll... |
18 February 2010
15:21 GMT |
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She’s been criticized for her waif-like figure many a time and she had to deny starving herself just as many times, much against her will. However, Victoria Beckham insists that the fashion industry should not discriminate against size 0 models and that fashion designers should be free to use them on the catwal... |
18 February 2010
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Designer Alexander McQueen, the industry’s most daring and original creator, was found dead in his London apartment the other week. Cause of death was not made public given the police investigation was ongoing, but it seems to have concluded just recently. A spokesperson for the Coroner’s Office confirmed... |
18 February 2010
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When Victoria Beckham announced that she would be going into the fashion industry, not merely as a fashionista who kept up to speed with every new designer item but as a designer on her own, not many were those who took her seriously. She couldn’t possibly cut it, they said. Unveiling her fourth collection over... |
16 February 2010
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Last week, British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment. Police would only confirm the sad news and not offer more details, but speculation says he hanged himself, as he was suffering from depression and could not cope with his mother’s death. The fashion industry is mourning the lo... |
15 February 2010
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This week, the fashion industry dealt with a very severe blow with the death of visionary creator Alexander McQueen, often referred to as l’enfant terrible of the industry. As police consider his death a suicide, fans are rushing to get their hands on items created by him, which has made it so that sales of his... |
13 February 2010
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