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Zlatka Dimitrova, Gabriella and Natalia Gurkova as brides
Two of “Sex bombs of 2010” Zlatka Dimitrova and Gabriella, and also Natalia Gurkova who returned from South Africa, defile dressed in white in the renewed hall of Radisson Hotel. The occasion was the press conference for the upcoming Wedding days, which will be held on 18 and 19 of April in the hotel together with wedding agency “Diamanti”.
The wedding dresses were specially made for the event by the designers of fashion house “Princess” Sonja and Silva.
Jennifer Aniston launches her debut fragrance – Lola Vie
The famous Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston will soon present her own fragrance, named "Lola Vie".
The actress who became famous with her role in “Friends”, has created her own perfume line, after turning down a number of offers to become a celebrity spokeswoman for established perfume lines, reports Starpulse.
Gucci belt, encrusted with diamonds is the world’s most expensive belt
Tireless designer Stuart Hughes is known for his amazing ability to transform almost everything into unique, one of a kind items, very often the most expensive in the world.
In collaboration with one of the most famous fashion houses – Gucci, Hughes created the most expensive belt in the world.
It costs 250 thousand dollars and its buckle is shaped like the Gucci logo with the double G symbol, made of platinum.
Shoes - the most important accessory for attracting male’s attention
Women’s strong passion for footwear is usually caused by the desire to attract a man. Here are some high-profile trends that would help any woman in her choice of fashionable shoes, which will attract the guy`s attention.
Leopard prints – very modern in spring. There is nothing more attractive, than a girl wearing them with jeans.
Patent leather shoes – give extra sex appeal.
Shoes contrasting with the skin tone of the woman. There is nothing more chic than a dark woman wearing a bright, blue shoes.
Short hair is the top hairstyle trend for Summer 2010
This year the stylists are offering to your attention a compelling suggestions for all tastes and styles from all the latest hairstyles in summer 2010.
This summer’s hairstyle trends are extremely variable, repeating some of the trends from last season.
For example, the plaited/braided hairstyle trend, which last year conquered the international catwalks, will return again with full force.
Red bags conquered the fashion trends
Accessories, especially those with red color, will capture the minds of all fashion maniacs, according to Spanish media.
Do you know what are the trends for this season? One of the most notable trend during Spring-Summer 2010 will be the red handbags.
This trend has many fashion followers including celebrities who perfectly combine the red with the classic black and white.
Folk singer Maria defeated Nikoleta in the competition "Sex bomb of the year"
Pop-folk singer Maria defeated the controversial Nikoleta Lozanova and won the prize "Sex bomb of the year", contest organized by VIP Communications in the metropolitan Night Flight club.
The award was presented by the brand-manager of Marilyn Slims - Milen Shterev.
The folk star was dressed in a tempting gown, which was lace from the waist down. Her husband - Dimitar, was also there.
MANUEL BOZZI…PUMP UP THE VOLUME
The designer MANUEL BOZZI continues in his unusual run and continues "to joke" with the luxury in a jewel and desecrating tribute to the rock.
The constant call to music, united to the indissoluble bond with the deepest feelings of the soul, from life to a new duality which expresses itself in the "Volume Pendant", jewel with a subtle symbolic meaning.
Kylie Minogue and other stars take part in a charity campaign to fight breast cancer
Kylie Minogue (41) is leading a breast cancer charity campaign for the first time after her successful battle with the disease.
The singer posed in a silk sheet with the logo of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, for photographer Mario Testino.
Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 during the Showgirl tour. Later she was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and returned to the stage to continue her tour in November 2006.
Spring fashion show in Varna
Under the motto "For some, fashion is a religion", on March 26 VIP Fashion Group Agency and Mall Varna hosted a spectacular spring fashion show in the chic atmosphere of the most modern entertainment center in Varna – Playground in Mall Varna. The host of the show was the actor Simeon Lyutakov.
More than 25 fashion brands presented for the first time in Bulgaria part of their latest Spring-Summer 2010 collections.
Slicked/Gelled hairstyles - top fashion trend
The slicked back hairstyle will be the hit of the spring season, according to Spanish media, so grab you gel and get ready to remember the wet hair look.
Just try to avoid the dry, heavily brushed texturing, instead stick to a wet effect.
To achieve the desired "wet look" effect is not necessary to use the whole pack of gel.
Nominees for "Oscars of fashion 2010"
The designer Alexander McQueen and model Iman are having special place in the "Oscars of fashion," wrote Spanish media.
Like every year the Council of fashion designers will give their awards, known as the “Oscars of fashion”.
The event will be held on June 7 at Lincoln Center in New York.
Although is still unknown who will be the lucky ones to go home with the prestigious award, it’s already clear what are the names of nominees in the 2010 edition.
Bulgarian shoes conquered the European market
The winner in the contest Model of Bulgaria 2010 Lachezara Kuncheva become the face of hit Bulgarian shoes ADI - Lady's Shoes , which already conquered the European markets. The beautiful lady shoot a stylish photo session for the new spring-summer collection of ladies shoes.
The attractive photo session was made by team of proven professionals led by Tsenko Dimitrov – photographer and fashion stylist Tanya Beykova. The haircut of Lachezara was made by the hairdresser of the BTV-show “Moderno” – Lachezar Yovov, makeup – by Daniela Garabedyan and graphic design – Studio UXP.
Viewers chose the most dignified married Bulgarian to present our country in the world competition "Mrs World" 2010.
Iva Shtereva is the lady, voted by the viewers of NTV to present our country in the world competition "Mrs World" 2010 in Korea.
She participated in the National campaign for most dignified married Bulgarian organized by Yanenka Lyutzkanova "Mrs. Bulgaria World 2003", Svetoslav Yordanov, director of Mrs. World for Bulgaria and Dr. Rumyana Marinova - "Mrs. Globe 2004" .
International Fashion Congress - Rousse 2010 - New Profitable Strategy Of The Fashion Industry In Europe.
On the occasion of the forthcoming International Fashion Congress – Rousse 2010, which is organized by RICHMART INNOVATION, in BTA Press Club was held a press conference in which participated: Mr. Martin Jordanov, organizer of RICHMART INNOVATION; Mrs. Mariana Manolova, chief executive of BAATPE (Bulgarian association of Apparel and Textile Producers and Exporters); Mrs. Daniela Simeonova, a representative of BULIP (Branch Union of the Light Industry Producers) - Rousse, and professor Lyubomir Stoikov, chairman of the Bulgarian Academy for Fashion.
At the press conference was given a letter of support from eng. Bozhidar Yotov, mayor of the Municipality of Rousse, which will host the prestigious forum, which "will not only improve the local economy, boost the activity of light industry, but will be of benefit to residents of the municipality".
Scientist created formula, that removes wrinkles
Aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber created "Crème de la mer" to help heal the appearance of the scars he suffered in a laboratory accident over forty years ago.
After 12 years and 6000 experiments later the magic cream was born.
Gentleness and finesse in the childrens spring-summer collections from France
Fabrics predisposing to gentleness and freshness of the silhouettes, elegance in design and appliqués – that are briefly the trends in children's fashion for the Spring-Summer season 2010 from the French fashion labels 3 Pommes, Jean Bourget and Absorba
Leading place in the girls' fashion take tunics, dresses, blouses with flowers and appliqués and skirts with veils.
Natural fabrics and romantic silhouettes are the latest hit in prom dresses 2010.
Quality fabrics of silk, lycra and taffeta from Roberto Cavalli, Ungaro and Versace, dominate in the new collection of Art Studio KAV with designer Krassy Stefanova and artist Annie Stefanova.
The prom trends for 2010 were presented by top models of "Euromodels" in a night club, VIP Communications reports.
Host of the show was PR and fashion manager Patricia Kirilova.
Pop-folk singer Emanuela appears on the new cover of Bridal Catalogue magazine.
Emanuela is on the cover of the largest magazine for bridal fashion and wedding services in Bulgaria – Bridal Catalogue.
The new issue contains 228 full color pages with detailed presentation of wedding and official dresses for the spring season and also – fashion suggestions for the prom.
Spring is the season that provides all brides with an excellent opportunity to experiment with the colors of the dress and its accessories.
Castilla and Leon Fashion Week began
On 9 March 2010 began the twelfth edition of the Fashion Week in Castilla and Leon, which is held in the city of Burgos, Spain. Traditionally it will last three days (from 9th to March 11th) and more than 30 designers and fashion houses will present their collections for autumn-winter 2010/2011.
The first day began with presentations of Ladybug collection (Spanish lable for women's fashion), Estilo By Imelda (bags and accessories), Pamela (children's clothes), the young designer Marta Valdespino and others.
Polo Ralph Lauren opened the first boutique of the brand in Bulgaria
For the connoisseurs of luxury, fashion house Agressia gave new look to one of its boutiques in Sofia and brought the influence of American luxury in terms of male fashion in Bulgaria.
The elegant boutique, located on 60 Alabin str., is now the official representative of "Polo Ralph Lauren - Blue Label" - American fashion designer Ralph Lauren's luxury lifestyle brand.
Bulgarian was declared the most beautiful woman of the Millennium
Lazarina Stefanova grabbed the crown "Seniora Belleza Millennium" 2010 in the contest for married women, which was held in Santo Domingo and was declared the most beautiful woman of the Millennium.
Lazarina, who is Mrs. Bulgaria World 2009 was competing for the crown with beauties from 36 countries on 5 continents. Winning the title Mrs. Millennium is the biggest win of a Bulgarian woman on international competition so far.
Miss Paradise on Earth with spectacular photo session in the Botanical Garden of BAS
Twenty years old Birsen Mustafova became the first winner in the contest of Dir.BG - "Miss Paradise on Earth" for December.
The beauty was awarded with a photo session in the Botanical Garden of B.A.S.
Birsen was captured by photographers George Bojikov and Boris Bishkov of Hammer Studio - partner of Dir.BG for the contest.
PIAGET at The 2010 Independent Spirit Awards
For the third time, the swiss watchmaker and jeweller Piaget, renowned for its High Jewellery collections and exceptional lines of watches, has further strengthened its longstanding ties with Hollywood by deciding to sponsor the Independent Spirit Awards.
Since its founding in 1874, Piaget stands for unique watchmaking and jewellery know-how allied with a pioneering spirit.
The Balkans are the new profitable strategy of the fashion industry in Europe
2002-2006 was a period of intensive development of the sewing industry in Bulgaria in relation to investments in modern technological equipment. The number of the people employed in the industry are correspondingly - Bulgaria /170 000/ and Romania /280 000/. In 2007 Bulgaria and Romania entered the European Union and the customs tariffs were removed. In 2010 the present business situation requires short production series, high quality, competitive prices, and fast delivery terms.
RICHMART INNOVATION – the aim of the congress is to bring together Western Europe and the confection and fashion industry of the Balkans. It is also an opportunity for designers – the people without whom fashion creation would be impossible.
Marko Mitanovski chose Europe Future Fashion to present his collection
Marko Mitanovski will present his collection at Europe Future Fashion in Split, Croatia. The fashion forum will take place from 4 to 6th June, aiming to become one of the most representative fashion events in the South East Europe.
We present you photos from London Fashion Week, where Marko Mitanovski's Spring/Summer 2010 collection was shown as a part of Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s ‘One to Watch’ show.
International chain of shoe stores enters Bulgaria
Humanic, an international chain of shoe stores, will open its first two shops in Bulgaria, offering a wide range of shoes, bags and accessories from leading brands.
The products will be sold at very good prices, excellent quality and optimum customer service.
Humanic is a part of "LEDER & SCHUH INTERNATIONAL" Group, one of the largest companies in the shoe industry.
The most beautiful female body
Singer Beyonce Knowles is the celebrity with the best body according to the British women, while males prefer the Hollywood actress Megan Fox, says Daily Express, citing the results of a poll, conducted by Twentieth Century Fox Home.
Beyonce topped the list for women, with 24 percent stating she had the best celebrity body.
Annick Goutal with a new fragrance - Ninfeo Mio
The famous French fragrance house Annick Goutal released its latest creation - "Ninfeo Mio" which smells like a unisex and is being marketed as such. As always with Annick Goutal unisex fragrances, you can pick whether you wand the girl or the boy bottle, but you will get the same juice either way.
This fragrant composition introduces light and luminousness in top notes which incorporate cedrate, Italian lemon and galbanum, which evoke first rays of sun in early dawn, fresh and clear air and birth of a new day.
The Love Ball, supported by De Beers
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Love Ball in Moscow,
Natalia Vodianova has joined forces with Lucy Yeomans, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar UK, to host The Love Ball London on 23 February 2010. De Beers is proud to be the lead sponsor of this event in aid of the
Naked Heart Foundation.
The centre piece of the auction at the event is The Magic Moment Necklace
designed by Natalia and created by De Beers. This one of a kind piece of stunning diamond jewellery will be auctioned alongside bespoke pieces of art by artists such as Jeff Koons, Marc Quinn and Anselm Reyle.
Animal rights activists disrupt Spanish fashion show
Two animal rights campaigners protested against the use of fur in the garments at Jesus Lorenzo show during Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2010 on February 23, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. The top Spanish designer designer supports the using of fur.
The man and the woman held up signs with the slogan "fur is murder" in Spanish in front of models wearing coats made of mink, chinchilla and fox at the end of the show.
Kylie Minogue has launched her new fragrance - "Couture"
Kylie Minogue has launched her new fragrance - "Couture"
Couture is a sparkling, sophisticated floral musky fragrance that exudes elegance and modernity.
The perfume embodies the new aura of Kylie – a modern icon with sophisticated and glamorous personal style. The essence of her elegance is captured in a feminine and contemporary floral musk.
The XIIth edition of Castilla y Leon fashion week will be held in March
From 9th to 11th March 2010 in Burgos, Spain will be held the XIIth edition of Castilla and Leon fashion week.
Collections womens, mens and children's clothes, underwear and swim wear, shoes and accessories for Spring/Summer 2010/2011 will be presenter by fashion brands and designers from Castilla and Leon, among which Maria Lafuente, Amaya Arzuaga, Esther Noriega, Ion Fiz, Nalia, Angel Iglesias, Javier Vicente, Anton & Moda, ORY, Teleno, Intima Farae, Evelyn, Lizetta etc.
Along with the fashion shows there is a commercial area, where the visitors and traders can see the collections closely, meet the designers and the managers of the fashion houses and make orders.
World's Most Expensive Jeans
The popular denim pants, or the so-called jeans, have become the embodiment of everyday fashion, but they can also be a symbol of a certain standard.
At the beginning of the new Millennium expensive jeans started coming back into fashion with brands such as PO Jeans, Chip and Pepper, Paper Denim&Cloth, Seven for All Mankind.
Carnival in São Paulo: where the world meets Brazil
Carnival in São Paulo is one of the biggest in Brazil. The largest city in Latin America organizes the most important Brazilian cultural manifestation full of creativity and beauty.
Five nights of parades for almost 120,000 people singing together at bleachers, showing their joy and way of life.
The best of Spanish Fashion at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week
Fashion and creation are, once again, the main themes of a new edition of CIBELES MADRID FASHION, the great platform for the promotion and dissemination of design in Spain, organised by IFEMA, which is celebrating its fifty-first edition from 18 to 23 February at Feria de Madrid.
On this occasion, the main showcase for Spanish creation involves 51 designers who, with their diverse stylistic proposals, will evidence the creative heterogeneousness of fashion in our country. They will be joined by almost 30 young designers who will be showing their collections in the EL EGO showroom, a space with direct retail sales for the whole time that CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK is on.
Mark Jacobs presented comfortable garments in New York
Mark Jacobs gave up the image of fashion’s "wild child" with his Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection at New York Fashion Week.
His elegant collection was presented by models with simple, natural hair and almost non-existent make-up. The focus was on the comfortable to wear skirts and jackets in graphite color, combined with soft, warm sweaters.
Bulgarian models will participate in Dubai Fashion Fiesta 2010
Today, on 15.02.2010, the models of Expose Model Agency - Yulia Yrevich, Gerry Doncheva and Emanuela Badeva, are departing to their participation at the Dubai Fashion Fiesta 2010.
For the presentation of the new collections are invited 16 world-famous professional models such as Miss England, Miss Germany and Miss India.
Lacoste - mood and color in New York
Most recognized by the "green crocodile" fashion brand, Lacoste once again charmed the audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York with its colorful and bright collection.
The famous brand reinforced its prestige of the master of fashion fabrics and patterns during the expected with great interest show.
The colorful accessories of the fashion guru drew the attention of the audience behind the scenes of the show before its inception. Their radiant mood spread quickly to the podium and the models.
Healthy dose of fun back to New York fashion week
Y-3 is on the run from the gloom and doom of the world. Armed with tongue-in-cheek humor, splashes of bright color, and intriguing aesthetic contrasts, the label's Autumn/Winter 2010-11 collection brought a healthy dose of fun back to the runway. Presented on Sunday, February 14th, as part of New York fashion week, the show sought an escapist route to the future of sport style.
Y-3 has always melded technology with tradition, and never has that been more apparent. For Fall, the label known for sport elegance took inspiration from bespoke English tailoring, reinterpreting classic shapes in futuristic materials, or alternately, classic materials in futuristic shapes. Front-row guests included Ciara, Justin Theroux, Alison Brie, Terry Richardson, and Tallulah Harlech.
Ryan Reynolds is the New Face of Hugo Boss
The 33-year-old actor Ryan Reynolds has been named the new face of Hugo Boss Fragrance.
"Boss is a brand that not only represents classic style and sophistication, but inspires men to work hard, embrace opportunities and strive for success in all aspects of their lives," said Reynolds.
Jagger’s new generation for Versace
Georgia May Jagger is the new face of Versace’s spring-summer 2010 advertising campaign. The daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall recreates the image of contemporary Bridget Bardot in front of the camera of Mario Testino.
The 17-year-old Georgia has received Model of the Year at 2009’s British Fashion Awards. She was noticed by Donatella Versace, who admits: "She is smart, she has a strong personality, she is beautiful and full of energy".
Julia Roberts - deal for millions
Julia Roberts is the new face of Lancome, the online edition of British Vogue reports. The pretty woman will be a global ambassador of the brand and for that role she will receive over $20 million. The first ad she features in, shot by Mario Testino, is for a Lancôme’s mascara and will be broadcasted around Europe in March.
The Oscar-winning actress was a fan of the brand long before the deal was announced. The star's lipstick of choice is Lancôme's L'Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere - a hydrating nude praline shade.
Temperatures Rise at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York
Despite snowy conditions for the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this February 11-18, 2010, the Bryant Park tents are red hot with the New York debut of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and E-Class Cabriolet.
Until now their collections presented Zac Posen, Max Azria, Gwen Stefani, Charlotte Ronson, David LaChapelle, Christian Siriano, Michael Angel, La Perla etc.
At Mercedes-Benz fashion week in New York was also presented a collection show called Fashion For Relief Haiti NYC 2010. Among the models on the catwalk were Kelly Osbourne, daughter of singer Ozzy Osbourne, Agyness Deyn and the super model Noami Campbell.
Alexander McQueen's death mourned by the fashion world
The British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his Mayfair home yesterday morning, nine days after the death of his mother.
"At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family," said the statement, using the designer's real first name. Unconfirmed reports suggested that he had hanged himself.
Alexander McQueen's death came just days before the start of London fashion week.
IT'S MY TIME - Benetton launches the global interactive multimedia campaign
Benetton launches the first worldwide casting session to find the personal styles of young people and their vision of the future.
The winners will appear in the United Colors of Benetton product campaign for autumn-winter 2010/2011.
The ball starts rolling in February with a worldwide periodical-press campaign. Young people are invited to attend a global casting session and illustrate their style and personality – the things that make them unique – through videos and photographs, which can be uploaded at will and free of charge at www.benetton.com/casting and through a special YouTube page.
Collections Premieres Duesseldorf fashion fair began
In Duesseldorf, Germany began the fashion fair Collections Premieres Duesseldorf (CPD) and it will take place from 7th to 9th February.
Start your voyage of discovery into the world of fashion with over 1,010 collections and 22 fashion shows: Sparkling diversity, extensive choice, talented young designers. The 2010/11 Winter season in all its exciting facets.
Discover international collections and new labels from Great Britain, Germany, Austria, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands, Macedonia, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Ireland, Switzerland, Russia, the USA and many others.
Brides and rebellions at the fashion podium in Rome
A mixture of frivolously dressed girls like rebellions and elegant brides were seen by the audience during the AltaRoma fashion week in Rome, Italy.
The designer Abed Mahfouz from Lebanon presented romantic models for brides in white and formal dresses in turquoise nuances.
The Italian couturier Fausto Sarli also presented bridal gowns. He amazed the audience with the clean line and unusual accents in the dresses for the most special day in the life of every young woman.
Sofia Borisova presented collection LUXUS COUTURE 2010
Fashion house ROMANTIKA FASHION is on the fashion market 17 years already and has three own boutiques in Sofia and one in Bourgas.
Every year the chief designer of the brand Sofia Borisova prepares a fashion show and invites the fashion elite from Bulgaria. In January 2010 the designer presented her new collection Luxus couture 2010. The collection includes 3 lines - sport-elegant, formal and bridal dresses.
Bulgarian model in a top fashion show at Paris Fashion Week
The supermodel from Visages fashion agency Tanya Ilieva took part in the unique fashion shows of the designers Alexis Mabille, Georges Hobeika and Dany Atrache at Paris Fashion Week, (January 24 - 28, 2010).
Special guests of the exclusive fashion show of the designer Alexis Mabille was the editor-in-chief of the fashion bible VOGUE Anna Wintour, Dita von Teese etc.