Media Credit: Ryan Calacsan Capri Dulce is more than your average boutique: the store hosts fashion shows, provides internships for students interested in fashion, and more. One word comes to mind when thinking of Taylor Street: food. All types of eateries are located on Taylor from Asian to Italian cuisine and more. Yet there exists a fairly new clothing boutique in the Little Italy neighborhood, Capri Dolce, which brings fashion into the mix.
To get your hands on the spring trends for an affordable price, look at stores like Forever 21, Gadzooks or Target. If you are looking for something that was seen on the runway rather than inspired by the runway, check out Max Clothing Store, Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus.
3 MARCH 2008 Rihanna’s recent trip to France has been a busy one. As well as performing a one-off set at the exclusive Swarovski party, the singing sensation was a fixture at the week’s fashion shows - and certainly wasn’t missing out on any of the weekend runway action. On Saturday she was on hand to check out John Galliano’s vision for this autumn/winter. Joining the Umbrella star in the front row was Mary-Kate Olsen.
With designer-to-the-stars Eduardo Lucero as this year’s guest designer, Stein is delighted with the event’s evolution. “This is only our third year, but the buzz on Fashion Week El Paseo has already gone international,” said Stein. “And I’m really excited about the enthusiasm expressed by our El Paseo merchants.
Spring fashion isn’t going to disappoint, either. “I think women are so sick of winter,” said Karen Marquis , owner of Kokopelli in Northpark Mall. “We’ve had a lot of people in buying for vacations and weddings, and I think they’re ready for spring.” Spring clothes come alive in vivid colors such as Kelly green, yellow, tangerine and cobalt blue, fuchsia and bold prints that swing from floral to global and geometric to art-inspired.
Kanye West has clarified a comment he made about not gaining entrance to a Paris fashion show for designer Nicholas Ghesquirere’s ‘Balenciaga’ range , saying that anyone saying something negative has it wrong . The Grammy Award- winning rapper was quoted by the New York Times as saying, We didn’t get a ticket for Balenciaga. I understand it. I get a lot of attention and, you know, sometimes the designers don’t want anything taking the focus off the show.
THE INDIAN fashion industry has certainly come off age since the days when all that it could muster were the names of a few known designers like Rohit Bal, JJ Valaya, and Ritu Beri in the circuit. The present fashion circuit is laden with several talented designers who are well known for their expertise in their respective domains, not only in the national arena, but in the international podium as well.
By Samantha Thompson Smith , Staff Writer Calling all budding fashion designers. You might want to head over the new Marbles Kids Museum, which is opening the new IdeaWorks gallery on Saturday. One element of IdeaWorks is Studio Style, a space where kids can cut their own patterns, pick the cloth and fit the garment on a mannequin. They can make bags, hats and skirts. And there’s even a small stage where kids can show off their fashions once they’re complete.
My Fashion Initiative to Hire Fashion Professionals from Around the World New York, NY, March 01, 2008 –( PR.com )– On Thursday, February 27, 2008, My Fashion Initiative announced the hiring of ambitious fashion students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to work as Fashion Account Managers. We are looking to expand My Fashion Initiative by hiring talented individuals who are passionate about working in the fashion industry, says Margaux Rathbun, President of My Fashion Initiative.
From the Paris to the Target end of town, fashion trends for winter will be showcased at the Melbourne Fashion Festival this week. Seven Paris runway shows will feature some of Australia’s leading designers, including Toni Maticevski, Jayson Brunsdon and sass and bide. Target will launch its new international designer collection on the festival’s final day.