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StyleMouse Jumps into Fashion Videos : StyleMouse Fashion News

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:23:19 MST

StyleMouse's use of new technology enables consumers to make online purchases and retrieve product information with the click of a mouse while watching fashion videos

Through the immediacy of the “Information Age,” including the immediacy of email/the computer era, DVR capability, online shopping, and beyond, today's consumers have certainly adapted shorter attention spans. This fast-paced lifestyle coupled with shorter attention spans has made traditional advertising less effective than in years past. Today's consumers are bombarded with countless messages and advertisements via traditional methods such as television and magazines, but online advertising has created just another venue for more messages to reach the already busy consumer/computer user.

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Fashion Color Report for Fall 2010 Reported by Pantone

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:49:54 MST

Fantasy-inspired Color Combinations Invigorate the Fall Palette

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE^® Fashion Color Report Fall 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for fall 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available for free download on the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/fall2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week.

“Mindful of consumers’ need for practicality, plus their desire for newness, designers offer many options for women to extend and embellish their wardrobes this fall”

The top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2010 are:

PANTONE 13-0632 Endive

PANTONE 15-1050 Golden Glow

PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral

PANTONE 19-1764 Lipstick Red

PANTONE 18-3027 Purple Orchid

PANTONE 19-1526 Chocolate Truffle

PANTONE 16-5418 Lagoon

PANTONE 18-0538 Woodbine

PANTONE 14-1107 Oyster Gray

PANTONE 14-1307 Rose Dust

Spring 2010 Fashion Report From Bloomingdale's

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:39:13 MST

Opposites attract this spring as unexpected pairings rule the runways. Divergent style themes such as tender & tough, sexy & demure, glamorous & sporty and preppy & punk express the multiple dimensions of a modern woman's lifestyle. By reworking classic favorites with a punk edge, a feminine touch or a sporty detail, a whole new wardrobe can be created.

Shorts and trench coats top the list of hot spring items and dresses reappear with ruching, cutouts and sheer layering, creating a feminine look with an edge. Color palettes range from khaki earth tones to vivid citrus colors, and contrasting black with white and gold with silver also make statements this spring. Overall, embellishments on clothing and accessories transform last season's styles and add personality to any spring wardrobe.

"This spring bold new looks are created by wearing unconventional pieces together," said Stephanie Solomon, operating vice president for fashion direction at Bloomingdale's. "It brings a smile to my face thinking about all the versatility and creative freedom women will have by mixing this season?s hottest trends, from Aqua to Chanel, with pieces they already own."

Unusual Fashion Trends

no@spam.com (IADT Nashville) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:56:09 MST

Some see the latest fashion trends as unusual or maybe just different from the norm.

How to fashion blog launched by High fashion designer Lance Gordon

no@spam.com (Lance Gordon) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:52:43 MST

Fashion designer: Lance Gordon

I would like to first introduce myself to my future readers and speak briefly about my background. I am fashion designer Lance Gordon, I own a private label design firm founded back in early 2008. I started my business to address a huge demand that exists in helping the emerging designer entrepreneurs to get started in the fashion business. Since then, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, from emerging fashion designers looking to break into the high fashion world, to start up clothing companies looking to build a new brand, to established manufacturers looking to revamp their existing lines. visit website: http://www.lancegordonapparel.com

My team and I consist of; a top notch pattern maker, with 20 years of knowledge under her belt, an expert tailor, who headed up her own 600 station factory in Vietnam and a team of very skilled Asian sample makers. Together, we offer a variety of services and custom packages that suit most every need and budget. Our START UP PACKAGES essentially combines all the needed steps from CONCEPT THROUGH PRODUCTION needed to professionally launch an apparel line into the marketplace. If our clients needs are more specific, they can also choose from our menu of services: concept sketches, illustration, technical drawings, pattern making, creating sample garments, grading, sourcing fabric and trims, locating and selecting mass production(domestic and international) and sales representation. For more information, email lancegdesigns@yahoo.com

THE BLOG: http://curiousdesigners.blogspot.com

I recently became aware of a deep need in the fashion community. I have heard just about every rumor out there, crazy myth and bad advice on how to get started in the fashion industry. I realized after taking countless phone calls from emerging designers and upstart clothing labels asking for advice on " HOW TO, WHAT DO I DO, WHERE DO I GO, DO YOU KNOW WHO I CAN TALK TO" kind of questions, that there are a lot of people who need practical advice on how to break into the fashion industry.

Well, I decided to start this blog, affectionately titled "HOW TO START A CLOTHING LINE AND LAUNCH YOUR FASHION EMPIRE". In it I will discuss and present smart shortcuts that will not only save you precious time and money, but educate you on how the fashion business works, what to look for, how to avoid pitfalls, how to market yourself, find financing(YES, it is out there), how to prepare and get buyers to look at your line and finally, how to grow your fashion business. I will be sharing my contacts and resources for sourcing fabrics, sewing production and other domestic and international resources. I have acquired many contacts over the past 15 years in the fashion business AND now I will share it all FOR FREE, YES FREE.

If you ever wanted to know the HOW TO, GO SEE, WHERE IS, WHO DOES and NOW WHAT DO I DO, join my FREE NEWSLETTER and I and my team will share all our fashion advice and answer your questions. I will have a forum where you can post topics, ask questions and start discussions on any desired topic. I believe you will find this blog invaluable, plus find the answers you need to launch, expand and succeed in the fashion design industry.

Itochu Fashion System Co., Ltd. and Stylesight Team Up to Provide Localized Japanese Trend Information Service

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:58 MDT

Stylesight, the leading global provider of trend content, tools and technology for the style and fashion industries, is excited to announce its exclusive sales and marketing arrangement with Japan's Itochu Fashion System Co., Ltd. Stylesight and Itochu Fashion System (IFS) will work together to offer a full suite of Japanese language products in December 2009 beginning with the launch of Stylesight.com.

Trend Forecaster Fashion Snoops Launches Home/Interior Design Service

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:55:35 MDT

Fashion Snoops, a leading online forecasting service for the fashion and style markets, announces today the launch of HOME - the company’s latest addition to its portfolio of subscription-based online trend services. Live today on fashionsnoops.com, Home offers a focused look at research areas and key trend indicators within the home and interior design markets.

Basel Riviera: Have A Happy Shopping Holiday

no@spam.com (Michael Schaer) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:46:38 MDT

Since 2006, Basel’s design and art neighbourhood has had a heart: it’s Riviera, “Destination für Mode und Verwandtes”. A shop which promotes young and upcoming designers, be it fashion or accessoires, and provides them with an opportunity to sell.

Read the full article at istwasesist.wordpress.com

erfolg, boNhoM, Spunk and Silberfisch To Participate In Young Designers� Mall

no@spam.com (Michael Schaer) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:11:02 MDT

Young Designers’ Mall has announced the first contractors to take part in the new Mall. erfolg, boNhoM, Spunk and Silberfisch have signed their participation.

Catwalk in Public Space by Reh4: A Great Success

no@spam.com (Michael Schaer) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:16:55 MDT

Thursday, 11th June 2009, the Catwalk in Public Space by Reh4 took place on Feldbergstrasse in Basel. Nine shops from Basels design neighbourhood presented their fashion. Literally hundreds of people attended.