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Lagerfeld Retirement Rumour Is Denied

no@spam.com (Konisbay Tleuov) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:19:01 MDT

Yesterday

the British Guardian posted its web page an article denying Karl Lagerfeld’s retirement from Chanel house.

says Chanel representative to Relaxnews “KL is Chanel’s creative director and has a long-term contract that is by no means reassessed.” “His sucession is not on the agenda.”

The

first signs of Lagerfeld’s leave Chanel house was rumoured in the last summer. Then among fashion circles was rambling a rumour about talks of Lanvin’s creative director Alber Elbaz with Chanel to replace Karl Lagerfeld.

Searching for Fashion In the United States : Fashion by State

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:52:54 MST

What is more fun then searching for fashion? Well, in the opinion of many, "buying" fashion is actually more fun then searching for it... Anyway, if at this momement you are more interested in learning about fashion then actually shopping for it, you are welcome to test drive the new section created by Apparel Search for learning about fashion in your state. This section will help you learn about fashion boutiques, fashion designers, fashion trends, and more.

Brit Insurance Design Awards 2010: MCQUEEN's Plato�s Atlantis

no@spam.com (Konisbay Tleuov) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:28:52 MST

The last Paris scene collection where ALEXANDER MCQUEEN accompained it with live heart has been awarded a top design award. At the last week this award of Mcqueen was announced one of seven category winners at the Brit Insurance Design Awards 2010. Further it will to vie for Design of the Year 2010.

"The seven winners provide a snapshot of some of the most outstanding designs from the past 12 months and reflect

the important role design plays in improving people's lives," artist, and chair of the judges, Antony Gormley told the

BBC.

Until 6 June, the Design Museum hosts these category winners along with the other shortlisted designs. The ceremony for annoucment of winner will be on March 16.

Alexander McQueen's Successor

no@spam.com (Konisbay Tleuov) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:22:51 MST

To end its mournful sadness the PPR is rising to re-vivify the McQueen label. According to the flash news of Daily Telegraph web-page the label's future is going to the hands of fashion's Sunderland-born designer Gareth Pugh.
It seems that the head of PPR Francois-Henri Pinault want to see other British man as successor of British "Bad Boy".

The sameness of McQueen and Gareth Pugh is their theatricality. Style.com describes Pugh as the "latest addition to a long tradition of fashion-as-performance-art that stretches back through Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Vivienne Westwood to the eighties club culture of Leigh Bowery." Probably the boosters of Pugh such as Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga and American Vogue editor Anna Wintour will ardently lobby for Pugh's new chair.

New Affordable Fashion Collections from Some of Today's Most Popular Designers

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:12:34 MST

As a leader in bringing exclusive distribution lines to consumers, Macy's (NYSE:M) will roll out four new fashion brands and two home line
expansions this spring. From couture to celebrity designers, the new
collections will include:

Ellen Tracy - women's better sportswear that is modern and aspirational
Threads & Heirs - men's casualwear featuring a capsule collection by couture designers Ruffian
Kouture by Kimora - of-the-moment looks for young trendsetters
mstylelab - fashion jewelry and hair accessories for the young
contemporary shopper
Vida for España by Eva Mendes - brand extension to casual
Latin-inspired dinnerware
Martha Stewart Collection - brand extension to mattresses with styles
in multiple comfort choices

Kenneth Cole Productions and Macy's Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement for New Men�s Sportswear Line

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:18:44 MST

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (NYSE:KCP) announced today that they will launch a new, exclusive collection of men’s sportswear in fall 2010. Under their strategic alliance agreement, Macy’s will be the sole department store retailer of the new Kenneth Cole REACTION men’s sportswear line within the United States and its territories.

“Macy’s is one of America’s most iconic retailers and has consistently been one of our most important partners. Together we have experienced great traction in various categories under the REACTION brand, and we believe that men’s sportswear is the perfect opportunity to continue to develop our business and our partnership.”

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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Oday Shakar Emerges Up-and-Coming Fashion Designer

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:48:36 MST

The Young Cancer Survivor is a Finalist in Oscars® Designer Challenge 2010

Oday Shakar’s eponymous luxury handmade dress line has attracted national attention. The Orange County-born atelier designer created a line of ready to wear gowns that reflect his love of old Hollywood and celebrate the beauty that all women have by creating elegant silhouettes that accent women’s curves.

“My pieces are tailored to their figure and created based on their needs and desires. I live and breathe fashion; it is who I am as an artist and I feel fortunate everyday to be able to say I love what I do.”

The combination of Oday’s talent and passion for creating gorgeous pieces designed to give women the confidence they deserve is evident in his dresses. He aims to make every woman feel beautiful, elegant and special when she steps into one of his creations, regardless of her age or size.

Britney Spears Through The Lens Unveiled by Iconix Brand Group and Kohl's Department Stores

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:19:37 MST

Superstar Britney Spears Photographed by Three Iconic Photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. unveiled today its spring 2010 marketing campaign for its junior brand, Candie's®, which is exclusively available at Kohl's Department Stores and Kohls.com. The campaign entitled, "Britney Spears Through The Lens," showcases international superstar Britney Spears as seen through the lens of three famed photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Each iconic photographer shot Spears at Paramount Studios in Hollywood late last year.

StyleMouse Helps Fashion Startups

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:02:15 MST

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“StyleMouse” provides so much more than banner ads and “pop-ups” and it’s completely non-intrusive to the viewer, (extremely important these days.) The viewer is in total control and chooses to “click” on an item, only when they’re already interested and engaged.

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