‘The response we have received in the last few years of the Swarovski Young Designer Awards has been overwhelming,’ said Werner Baumgartner, Managing Director of Swarovski Middle East. ‘We believe this is an important competition, which helps both students who have embarked on a path to a career in fashion as well as amateurs who believe they have an eye for creativity and flair.
Fashion Magazine Philippines can give tips on how to become practicality when it comes to shopping, the PINK: A Girl’s Guide To Shopping Fashion Magazine Philippines is the magazine for girls who want to know the latest fashion trends, the biggest bargain buys and the coolest places to chill. Their editorial team taps its network of trendy boutiques and ukay-ukay stores—along with some up-and-coming designers—for the coolest fashion finds.
Madison Central High School s auditorium was not the place Thursday for the next greatest fashion trends to grace the streets of Paris and New York. However, it was ideal for students wanting tips about dressing for a particular occupation or a job interview.
(MENAFN) The Director of the French Fashion University Esmond announced that the university has partnered with Walid Atallah which is one of the Middle East’s leading fashion designers, a press release reported. He went on to say that the French Fashion University Esmod has started several fashion trends in the UAE and has recently produced an award-winning fashion designer. The measure plans to find talented youth across the Middle East and boost their confidence by showcasing their work.
Clothes define people. A person’s clothing, whether it’s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Tim Gunn, the soft-spoken, genteel mentor on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” arrived Thursday to a snowy Kansas City. Gunn, who has a new book and hosts the new show “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” is now an executive with the Liz Claiborne Company. He appeared at an evening runway fashion show featuring the Liz Claiborne holiday collection at Dillard’s in Oak Park Mall in Overland Park. Star Fashion Editor Jackie White caught up with him before the show.
Ricky Martin sang of living la vida loca, and Sandra Finkelstein has made a business out of living la vida pura. Finkelstein, 45, is founder and owner of Pura Vida nyc, a children’s clothing business that combines kids fashions with environmentalism. The line, which launched in August 2005 and is now in its fifth season, uses organic cotton and eco-friendly, sustainable fibers like bamboo and hemp that require little if any pesticide.
Privately held homeware and clothing multi-channel retailer EziBuy has acquired women’s clothing retailer Max for an unknown sum. Australasia’s biggest apparel and home decor catalogue company said the purchase of Max is part of its growth strategy, which has so far included the opening of retail stores throughout New Zealand and the acquisition of corporate clothing company Profile Ltd. It also owns a half stake in kidswear retailer Just Kids.
Designers will set up stands around the historical Galata Tower, where fashion lovers will be able to purchase designer articles ranging from 50-400 YTL in price. At a press conference, Beyoрlu Mayor Ahmet Misbah Demircan said the festival would become an annual tradition. The municipality wants to turn Galata into a fashion quarter without disturbing its historical atmosphere, Demircan said.
We’re in the thick of Art Basel, and rubbing elbows with the painters, sculptors and architects are fashion types big and small. Conventional wisdom says that international millionaires in a good mood will want to hang something new on their bodies as much as on their walls. So while one spouse is shopping art installations like giant udders, the other can see what skirts designer Matthew Williamson has in store for Pucci, come spring.