Victoria and Albert Museum presents Yohji Yamamoto exhibit

From 12 March - 10 July 2011, the V&A will present a retrospective of the work of visionary Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto. Yamamoto is a visionary designer who has made a vital contribution to fashion, challenging traditional norms of clothing with his avant-garde style.

This is his first major solo show in the UK and is an installation-based retrospective showcasing over 80 women's and menswear garments.

BeachCandy swimwear line studded with Swarovski crystals

The first BeachCandy Swimwear store is set to open in Corona del Mar, California this month. The luxury swimwear maker has a new collection exclusive to the store that will feature 16 ready-made, mix-and-match pieces in 14 colors.
Customers who want a more exclusive fit can have special-ordered swimwear items that are custom made for them. The custom collection allows the customer to choose from over 150 fabrics. Among the BeachCandy pieces is the Monokini, which is embellished with about 500 Swarovski crystals, particularly on the hips, and costs $675.

The latest, most creative, designer jewelry lines

Polello is a world’s famous brand in the luxury area of wedding rings and has been working in this fashionable field from long time.

Customers prefer the luxury wedding accessories more than any other brand by its outstanding luxury designs and superb quality.
Now, Polello presents its new collection Eternity 2011.

Translucent pastel footwear - Crocs Spring 2011 line

Crocs are one of the ugliest shoes in the world and yet they get a comfortably cute makeover, providing an updated style and comfort that they offer with their new Crocs Spring 2011 line.

The new Crocs Spring 2011 line offers many different styles, such as a flat shoe made with a jelly-like material and breathable holes, or a strappy sandal, made of the same jelly-like material but with the classic foam sole.

Get the famous 50s Hollywood glow with the new collection of Atelier Simon

For the world’s leading designers, the idea of a wedding dress is associated with luxury, airiness and indescribable femininity.

This is evident from their bridal collections. A wonderful option to be elegant and seductive on your wedding day is to select a dress, showered in the Hollywood glow of the 50s.
Catwalks don’t stop to impress us with the sophisticated and glamorous models like the ones, shown on the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez named new face of Tous Jewelry Spring 2011 campaign

The 41-year-old Jennifer Lopez has just been named as the new face of the TOUS Spring 2011 ad campaign.

In its effort to continue to evolve into an international powerhouse, Barcelona-based jewelry brand will touch people around the world with the new face of their advertising campaign. "We are absolutely delighted to have the iconic Jennifer Lopez be the face of TOUS' Spring campaign," declares Rosa Tous.

Cup of coffee for a healthier and longer life

Regular drinking of coffee keeps women healthy and beautiful and helps them live longer.

Women who drink more than a cup of the caffeine fix can lower their risk of having a stroke by 25%, shows research.

Those with no coffee intake, however, are more likely to suffer from the condition.

Jennifer Aniston promotes her new self-titled perfume in Mexico

Despite reportedly lackluster sales of her first signature perfume in the UK, actress Jennifer Aniston launched her debut fragrance to US consumers on Thursday at the St. Regis Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico.

The 42-year-old actress created a fragrance that claims to evoke the scent of "sunny days at the beach and happy summer nights". She launched the perfume at Harrods in London back in July of last year, initially under the name "Lolavie".

Kate Bosworth designed her own jewelry line

28-year-old Hollywood actress Kate Bosworth appears in a new amploa. She joined the list of celebrities who become designers.

Together with her friend and stylist Cher Coulter, Kate created jewelry collection for Spring/Summer 2011 for the brand JewelMint.
The collection includes long earrings, necklaces and massive rings.

Vai-Vai Samba School wins 2011 São Paulo Carnival

São Paulo Carnival has already chosen its champions. Vai-Vai samba school was announced as 2011 great winner with the samba theme presentation "A música venceu!" (The music won), which celebrated the life and career of a renowned brazilian maestro, João Carlos Martins.

On friday 11th, Vai-Vai and other seven Carnival winners will present again at Sambadrome in Champion´s Parade.

Lancome released new, eco friendly makeup collection for Spring/Summer 2011

The season Spring/Summer 2011 marked the triumphant return on the stage of the “retro style” trend: the collections of many designers are strongly influenced by the style o the 70s. Following that trend, the cosmetics giant Lancome released a limited edition seventies inspired lipstick, called “Lancome French Touch Absolu”. It is inspired by the icons of the 70s and the legendary Studio 54. The packaging looks like a glam disco ball and the main color juicy berry, which is universally flattering and wearable by everyone.

Short bridal dresses are a key fashion trend for 2011

This year the brides will be bold and sexy in short dresses, according to leading fashion stylists. High heels are obligatory for the mini bridal outfits.

The bridal dresses this year will be inspired by the dazzling Carrie Bradshaw from "Sex and the city", according to BGNES. Brides in mini skirts fascinated the fashion scenes during the defiles. Silk and embroideries are back in fashion. Very suitable are the dresses pencil type, which underline the body as well as the "ballet girl" models. Clean lines will make every woman look more romantic and feminine.

Natalie Portman is the new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume

Natalie Portman joined the celebrities who become face of irresistible scents.

2011 is the year of Natalie Portman. Only a few days ago she won an Oscar for her role in “Black Swan” and not only she has big success, but this year the star will give birth to her first child. But there’s always more – Portman was chosen for the face of the new perfume “Miss Dior Cherie”.

Philipp Plein returns to the Milan catwalk with a new, magnificent collection

After Naomi Campbell, Mischa Barton and Pierre Sarkozy, Peaches Geldof! Peaches Geldof, who represents the new generation international fashionista and pop rock.

The golden boy of glamour, loved by international stars like Marcus Schenkenburg, the Beckhams and Heidi Klum, presented his new fall/winter 2001/2012 collection under the flashing neon lights.

Dior suspends designer John Galliano after arrest

Fashion house Dior said on Friday it had suspended chief designer John Galliano pending the outcome of a police enquiry into allegations he assaulted a couple and used anti-Semitic insults in a Paris bar.

"The House of Dior declares with the greatest firmness its policy of zero tolerance with regard to any anti-Semitic or racist statement or attitude," Dior boss Sidney Toledano said in a statement. "Pending the outcome of the enquiry, Christian Dior has suspended John Galliano from all duties."

MI Milano Pret-a-porter - the future of Italian fashion is in business and new talent

Hall 3 of fieramilanocity from 25th to 28th February turns the spotlights on MI Milano Prêt-à-porter, international show organised by Fiera Milano Rassegne presenting prêt-à-porter womenswear and accessories for Autumn/Winter 2011-2012.

As well as showcasing new products and new fashion trends, the event aims to become increasingly a platform for new research and meeting-place for businesses, stylists and buyers.

Victoria's Secret with bridal lingerie collection

Model Lily Aldridge, who married Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill last September, poses with the latest bridal collection of fashion label Victoria's Secret.

The Los Angeles native model, who first appeared in a Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2009, modeled in white lingerie for the ad campaign of the new collection branded underwear.

The 53rd edition of Cibeles Madrid fashion week brings the proposals of 45 Spanish creators together on the runway

From 18th to 23rd February, pavilion 14.1 of the Feria de Madrid becomes the best and most representative show case for the current panorama of Spanish fashion, during the 53rd edition of CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK (CMFW), organized by IFEMA. In a space of creation and new tendencies, where the diversity of styles and proposals unite, a total of 45 designers will present on the runway their collections for the new autumn-winter season 2011/12. To these we can add another 40 up-and-coming talents in design, which will take place in EL EGO with direct sales to the public throughout the days of this event.

Brazilian designer created "invisible" shoes

Brazilian designer Andreia Chavez has made this marvelous pair of invisible shoes "mirror-covered shoes that, by reflecting the ground around them, look like you’re seeing through them to the ground behind."

This shoe is basically a wedge of mirrors, which appear as though they would pinch and slice the sides of your feet like a blade of a shaver.

Tanya Ilieva in art-show of the sports fashion mogul "Moncler"

The glamorous Grand Central Station terminal in New York turned into a makeshift fashion stage for the presentation of the autumn-winter 2011 trends of the sports brand Moncler Grenoble, where the star was the favorite of many, Tanya Ilieva.

The model of "Visages", who lives now in New York, but traveled for continuous commitments to the world’s hottest fashion spots, presented the clothing of the sports brand during an attractive fashion show, gathered in one place models, special guests and near passing people at the terminal.

Faux leather and fur are on trend this season

The faux leather is on trend again, as we can see on the catwalks at this year's New York Fashion Week.

Fashion brand J Mendel, which traditionally, uses a lot of leather in its collections, presented its new line at the New York Fashion Week. At the moment, Gilles Mendel is leading the fashion house, who is fifth-generation designer.

Thigh high splits - one of the New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 trends

The designers decided to show a lot of leg this year with tight high splits on the dresses and skirts.

The slit is a detail that always lends major sexy, but is it appropriate for the winter?

Prepare for freezing cold this winter, because the high splits have been putting pins on display all over New York Fashion Week's Fall/Winter runways.

Best dressed celebrities at the New York Fashion Week shows

New York Fashion Week is coming to an end and until now it has seen shows from Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Tommy Hilfiger and Donna Karan showing their wares for the new autumn/winter 2011-12 season. While they showed us the new fashion trends that will dominate the world at the end of this year, the first row of fashion shows was attended by many stars who also demonstrated their point of view of what is elegant and modern.

Lady Gaga's by Polaroid Grey Label to be launched first at MIDO in Italy

Lady Gaga's by Polaroid Grey Label products are finally ready to be discovered in WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE at MIDO, leading Eyewear fair scheduled in MILAN, March 4th to 6th, 2011! Eyewear insiders will be able to touch exclusive GL20 CAMERA GLASSES and learn about theire latest technology first at MIDO, waiting for them to be available to purchase starting from May 2011, as well as other two Grey Label kids like GL10 Istant Mobile Printer (with retail price around 150 US dollars) and GL30 Instant Digital Camera.

Marc Jacobs brings the spirit of 70s at New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

Marc Jacobs is doing it to us again. Yesterday, the designer presented his uturistic-meets-ladylike main line A/W 2011 NYFW collection, which is typical of his unique design aesthetic — something old made new thanks to his eclectic fashion references and wild imagination. Prim polka dot skirt suits were given a futuristic makeover via high shine wedge moon boots, floral lace appliqué peplum skirts were worked back with furry clutches

Emma Watson has been crowned a Style Icon at the Elle Style Award

The beautiful movie star Emma Watson - who has been in the spotlight since she was 10 - has been crowned a Style Icon at the Elle Style Awards.

She did admit, however, she has "been feeling the pressure a bit more recently" to look good. The 20-year-old actress received her Style icon award from Vivienne Westwood, who admitted she had no idea who the Harry Potter actress was.

Luxury Valentino belt with pearls and crystals

This is why I love buying accessories from Valentino you can buy one accessory and double it up as another too! This time around, the luxury brand has on offer 22-carat gold pearl belt-cum-necklace with Swarovski crystals.

This new wonderful design is suitable to combine with other Valentino’s accessories like shoes, bags etc. This is luxury belt it is crafted in brushed-gold brass and accented with blue and green Swarovski crystal.

Monique Lhuillier presented chic dresses at New York Fashion Week Fall 2011

Monique Lhuillier's fall 2011 show proceeds like a fantastic call to femininity. Bow-tied belts cinch dresses perfectly at the waist, echoing that kind of old Hollywood glam in the retro-styled hair and sultry cat-eyes.

Then, a feather-trimmed skirt tops a pair of skinny black trousers and a slim blazer; shoulder embellishments on a sparkly black sheath, and lace-up heels

Fashion in New York: the difference is in the technical complexity

In a world of globalization where any successful clothing design is quickly copied and mass marketed, designers like those starring in New York Fashion Week want that little extra wow to make their mark.

Or, in the case of Prabal Gurung on Saturday, a lot of extra wow. As the first days of the Autumn-Winter 2011 collections got underway at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan, Gurung, who was born in Singapore and raised in Nepal...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011 Collections

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is taking place in New York City at Lincoln Center from February 10-17, 2011 with more than 100 designers presenting their Fall 2011 collections including Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Derek Lam, Tommy Hillfiger, Prabal Gurung, Nicole Miller, Charlotte Ronson, Tory Burch, and Betsey Johnson.

Bar Refaeli poses for Passionata Lingerie 2011

Bar Refaeli is back with a new photos for the Spring/Summer 2011 lingerie line from Passionata.

The new collection of the lingerie brand has become one of the hottest this winter.

The theme is kinda fun, colorful, and girlie, just slightly different from last year collection, with vibrant, candy colors.

(R)Evolutions - fashion show by graduates from NEW BULGARIAN UNIVERSITY

An impressive fashion show – work of the graduates from "Design and architecture" department, module "Fashion", was presented in Sofia hall “Florimont Expo” on 6 of February.
Under the theme "(R)Evolutions" the fashion graduates demonstrated their creative works – collections of 6 models each, designed and constructed by the students.

Vivienne Westwood two-piece jewelry set for Valentine's Day

Vivienne Westwood, famous British fashion designer gave its contribution to Valentine's Day holiday (February 14) with Her Valentine's Day - a two-piece jewelry set.

The jewelry collection is made from gunmetal with an enamel eye which symbolizes knowledge and inner vision. The eye is framed within an abstract heart pierced by an arrow with elaborate feathers.

Polish students created clothes made from paper

Unusual fashion show was organized in the Polish city of Krakow.

Freshmen students from the School of Art and Fashion design presented clothes made of junk paper – ketchup sachets, bags, magazine scraps and bits of tissue. The actual show went under the slogan “Fashion from junk 2011”. The clothes from the Junk fashion show really illustrated the imagination of the students.

Vera Wang`s Fashion Guru To Visit Macedonia In April

Elizabeth Musmanno, the woman whose work at Dior Couture and Vera Wang has redefined the global fashion world will visit the capital of Macedonia in April.

Elizabeth was Head of Worldwide Marketing and Communications and a member of the executive committee. She created global marketing campaigns, press strategies and advertising initiatives for all markets.

My Lady with a new special collection for Bridal Fashion

This year, Israeli fashion Couture brand My Lady Haute Couture, designed again a collection of bridal and formal dresses for the Bulgarian representation of the company – Bridal Fashion. The gowns are made in one single piece of every model, with unique design made by the designer of the brand – Haim Bar.

The bridal dresses radiate in diamond white and ecru, and in combination of diamond white with latte macchiato.

On St. Valentine`s Day - LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Chocolate, hearts, greeting card or just a flower – those are the traditional St. Valentine’s Day gifts. But there is another gift that is worth to thing about – sexy underwear, which will make your lover and yourself happy.

In the Triumph stores you can find several options for lingerie in the traditional red color. Amourette 28 is a model made from beautiful lace – for the women who prefer classic elegance.

Top models presented the new collection of Romantika fashion

Yesterday, Sofia Borisova, the designer of Romantika Fashion, presented her new collection “Different” for spring-summer 2011. The fashion show was held in Dedeman Princess Hotel Sofia. Several top models, including Dilyana Popova, Teddy Velinova, Stella Stoykova made appearance on the catwalk, dressed in exquisite outfits.

The fashion show of fashion house Romantika gathered many VIP personas, including Zlatka Raykova, Jeni Kalkandjieva, Iren Onteva, Desi Zidarova, Sofi Marinova...

Lingerie for brides from Victoria's Secret

The famous American brand Victoria’s Secret surprised its numerous clients with another collection of tempting underwear.

This time it is designed for future brides. Seductive, feminine and sophisticated lingerie from the new "wedding" collection of Victoria’s Secret combines gentle translucent fabric with a traditional white color, seductive lace with a comfortable and practical fashion.

Bulgarian designers on the catwalk in Paris

Bulgarian fashion designers presented their collection at the Couture Paris fashion week shows.

On the catwalk met humor, fantasy, feathers, lace and crystals. Together with the Portuguese designer Andre de Pessoa, the Bulgarian designers Livia Stoyanova and Yasen Samuilov showed their unusual ideas.

Fashion house "Nevena" with a second independent fashion show

Designer Nevena, presented her new collection of dresses yesterday at the Kempinski Hotel Zografski. This year, she decided to risk using unknown models from Expose model agency, because she didn’t want to distract the audience from the focus of the evening – the dresses. Sheer dresses radiating with the typical of fashion house "Nevena" aristocracy, perfectly blended with vivid colors and a dose of boldness.

Wedding Exhibition BALKANICA WEDDING EXPO

On 5 and 6 February, 2011 for the third time will be held wedding exhibition BALKANICA WEDDING EXPO.

Balkanica wedding expo is a major trade show which displays the trends in Bridal and groom Fashion in the Balkan Region. A unique event in Bulgaria, organized by EXPOLINE company will traditionally took its place in the capital's Sheraton Hotel. As every year the exhibition will bring together again leading companies of the wedding industry in Bulgaria and other countries.

Mrs. "Baba" 2011 competition was held in Sofia

On a special ceremony at Grand Hotel Sofia 44-year-old Daniela Tsvetanova became Mrs. Baba* for 2011. She charmed the jury with her stunning look and skills. Daniela is married for 28 years, she lives and works in Sofia and develop her own business, which makes her absolutely independent. She thinks that it’s very important for one woman to maintain and look good, even if she’s a grandma. Daniela is the grandmother of 8-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl.

Green dresses fashion trend at 2011 Golden Globes

2011 Golden Globe Awards captured every heart with eye catching, colorful gowns, seen everywhere on the red carped. One of the most repeated trend, that was everywhere was the green dresses fashion trend. Emerald green is coming back as we saw on the night of the awards, some of the celebrities in green includes Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Mila Kunis. Beautiful Angelina Jolie, sparkled in a sequined emerald green Versace gown, with long sleeves, bold shoulders and glittering beads.

Spring 2011 makeup trends: black is back

Spring is already knocking on our door. You may not believe it, but after the Christmas holidays, the warmer weather comes imperceptibly, and a fresh, new trends will come with it.

The black color famously never goes out of fashion and the smokey, black makeup is present this spring and summer too. Black and smokey grays are smudged out over the lid and under the eye to give a mysterious look. The heavy eye makeup is worn with a nude lips and just a hint of blush on the cheeks.

Mercedes-Benz greets first VIPs at Bebelplatz

For four days, fashion is once again high on the agenda in the German capital. As title sponsor of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Mercedes-Benz is particularly delighted with the successful start.

Trade visitors and fashionistas flooded the event marquee at Bebelplatz to see the presentations of the designers.An exciting programme, rich in contrasts, which captivated and enthused guests right from the start.

Black and gray will dominate until the end of the winter

Dark colors like black and grey dominate in the winter collection of the popular fashion brand "Blacky Dress", which was showcased in Berlin.

The German capital became the host of the new edition of "Mercedes-Benz" fashion week, at which will presented the biggest winter trends. The collection is all about the dark shades of the color palette. Gray color remains an essential part of the wardrobe....

Diane Kruger, face of the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Lady Ultra Thin

Diane Kruger and Jérôme Lambert , CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre officially presented the new Reverso Ultra Thin Lady at the SIHH.

The press conference was an occasion to tell the story of the last 3 years between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Diane Kruger since the Swiss Manufacture met her at Venice film festival in 2007. She expressed her long attachment with the Brand, the first time being when her mother offered her a Reverso for her 18th birthday.

Gwen Stefani is the new face of L`Oreal

Singer Gwen Stefani has signed a contract as the new face of French cosmetics giant L'Oreal Paris.

"I can't believe I get to be one of the L'Oreal Paris girls. To get to work with such a modern, talented group of people is really exciting. I'm a lucky, lucky girl," said the star. Gwen Stefani is famous for her own brand LAMB, which includes apparel, footwear, handbags and watches.

First day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Autumn/Winter 2011

From January 19 - 22, 2011 a great selection of German and international designers will show their latest collections under the umbrella of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. More than 40 brands are part of the event and contribute to a strong week for industry professionals attending the runway shows.
Many returning and new designers build a strong line-up for the season Autumn/Winter 2011. The four-day showcase of Winter 2011/2012 designs targets fashion industry professionals, and is expected to draw around 200,000 visitors to Berlin.