MTV Europe Music Awards 2009

Beyoncé was the major winner of the night, walking away with a total of three trophies – for Best Female, Best Song ("Halo") and Best Video with her ubiquitous instant classic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)".

She also electrified with her upbeat performance of "Sweet Dreams", while her hubby Jay-Z took us all into an "Empire State of Mind" and won the award for Best Urban.

The show opened with an electrifying number from Green Day, who was also the winner for Best Rock, and was followed by Katy Perry’s irreverent mash-up of the five Best Song contenders.

Burberry turned barbed wire in a stylish piece of jewelry

Burberry turned the barbed wire in a stylish jewelery and watches.

The new collection of the British brand included series of watches and a bracelet, which reminds a simple barbed wire, but ... made of gold.

Decorative studs on the bracelet are far less dangerous than the ordinary spiked barbed wire. They make the accessories unique.

The price of each one of them is around 475 pounds.

Miss Bulgaria 2009 Antonia Petrova went to Miss World 2009

At the beginning of the year, with a magnificent ceremony on the stage of Rainbow Plaza, Antonia Petrova was chosen as the most beautiful Bulgarian woman for 2009.

Antonia is 25 years old from the town of Pernik. Speaks fluent English and Russian and has two higher educations in the field of international economic relations.

On December 12, Antonia will be able to demonstrate her intelligence and ravishing charm in the world's biggest beauty competition Miss World '09.

Balmain Madrigal Chrono Lady Oval Watch For Miss Switzerland

Worn by Miss Switzerland, the Balmain Madrigal Chrono Lady Oval watch is a good looker with other attractive qualities. Price and convenience being among them. Many women can benefit from changing watch straps often. This not only dramatically enhances the look of the watch, but also helps keep the design fresh. However, changing a strap is not always easy, and can often require small tools, and patience. So Balmain gave the Madrigal line of watches a nice quick release system making it easy to change the watch straps at your whim. When getting the watch, it comes with three watch straps (white and black leather, as well as the steel bracelet).

Marie Antoanette's romantic style inspires Teleno's new collection

Teleno's new Spring/Summer collection 2010 is without any doubt influenced by Marie Antoanette's romantic style and her time, e.i. the 18th century. Her own gorgeous style takes care of every detail, in particular of embroideries and endings of each item. The historic figurehead crowned as the absolute queen of fashion at that period influences now women's underwear. Laces, brocates rigid materials and corsets with suggestive low necked are the common denominator of the collection. Pastel colours highlight the sweetest side of women triggering both her femininity and her sensuality.

The best models of Bulgaria 2009 were chosen

The prestigious title was given to Blagovest Anev top model of ЕS line Models and Svetoslav Manolov from the city of Sandanski.
The best models of Bulgaria 2009 Women became Nina Angelova from Yoanna Art agency and Diana Ivancheva from Expose models.

Bulgaria will be hosting the 22-nd edition of the world contest for professional models Best Model of the World 2009 and has the right to present two models on 11 December 2009 in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, hall 3.

Stella McCartney's fun glasses

Stella McCartney thinks women need two pairs of sunglasses.
The designer has launched her own collection of eyewear in a collaboration with Luxottica and believes it is important for the accessory to give off a sense of fun.

She said: "Women have two sets: a classic pair they'll have forever, and a more playful pair. We've added that fun element to the line.

My mum had this mad pair with Christmas trees on them that I loved when I was little.

Oi Fashion Rocks arrived in Brazil

Full of originality, Oi Fashion Rocks arrived in Brazil and brought international and national fashion and music shows in an unheard of arena in Jockey Club of Rio de Janeiro.

The Brazilian edition was the first one held in Latin America and the only one promoted in 2009. Oi sponsored the event, which besides gathering the best in music and fashion is ruled by its social concern.

In Brazil, Oi Fashion Rocks counted on famous brands dictating trends such as Marc Jacobs, Versace, Givenchy and Calvin Klein and several attractions of the national and international music scene, among them Mariah Carey and Puff Daddy.

Christal 42mm Automatic Watch by Dior

Dior lovers can enjoy the new Christal watch.

The Christal 42mm Automatic by Dior is designed to be modern with an "Art deco" vibe yet sporty at the same time and it is crawling with jewels. The bracelet has black sapphires or you can get the other version that has a total of 190 diamonds that equates to 1.47 carats.

The dial is made of black lacquer and there are Arabic numerals with markers in between and the sapphire crystal caseback window reveals the Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement.

Bulgarian pop-folk singer Galena with attractive visions in a photosession

Bulgarian pop-folk singer Galena provokes again with interesting and original visions. She recently made a photo session for the November issue of "Kosa i krasota" magazine (Hair and Beauty).

The hair dressing is made by the coiffure Joro Petkov, the make-up - by Slav and the photographs are shot by Kostadin Krastev.

The photo session is a part of the returning of Galena on the music scene after she gave birth to her son Stefan.

Ivanka Trump has become a married woman

The daughter of the American multi-millionaire Donald Trump got marred with her friend Jared Kushner on Sunday afternoon, October 25.

Jared works as the publisher of the New York Observer, since 2007.

The ceremony took place on the grounds of the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey in front of 500 family and friends. Ivanka worn a Vera Wang dress, inspired by Grace Kelly.

Among the VIP guests were Regis Philbin, Russell Crowe, Natalie Portman, Rudy Giuliani, Barbara Walters.

Celebrations at Cinecittà for the 40th anniversary of the collections dedicated to children,with a historic exhibition and a fashion show

The Benetton child celebrates its fortieth birthday in Rome, at Teatro 10 in Cinecittà, with an event narrating the identity of a brand that introduced children to a new way of dressing, and which, like them, continues to grow and look to the future.

The history of the Benetton children’s label, from the first creations by Giuliana Benetton in 1969 to the present day, is narrated in an exhibition which brings together the best known ads, images and editorials published in leading magazines, and iconic products that have contributed to radically changing the idea of apparel for children.

Stella Contemporary Fashion Award 2009 on 12 November in Zurich

On 12 November 2009, the Swiss Textile Federation will be presenting its international fashion prize, the Swiss Textiles Award, for the 10th time at the Schiffbau in Zurich on the occasion of the Stella Contemporary Fashion Award event.

Stella Contemporary Fashion Award 2009
The Swiss Textile Federation will be presenting the Swiss Textiles Award for the 10th time on 12 November 2009 at the Schiffbau in Zurich.This is one of the world’s best endowed fashion prizes for young designers. The prize is worth 100,000 euros to the competition winner. The prize has given a career boost to former winners, many of whom now enjoy an international reputation.

Sonia Rykiel fashion house presented collection during Art Week Style.uz 2009

On 12 October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan started the Art Week Style.uz 2009 - annual wide-scale culture, arts and fashion event, which will continue until 17 Ostober .

Art Week Style.uz – is a crossroad of arts, traditions and modernity. For four years now the Week impresses with its scale and dynamics, versatility of its events and attracts more and more attention of the world most famous figures. The format of ‘the Week of Art’ has been initially set as a concept of Style.Uz by the project’s main initiator and leader – Gulnara Karimova, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Forum of culture and arts of Uzbekistan Foundation (the Fund Forum)

Megan Fox has replaced Victoria Beckham as the new face of Emporio Armani Underwear

The 'Transformers' beauty has stripped off for a series of raunchy photo shoots for the Italian fashion house, with the black and white adverts out in January in time for their Spring/Summer 10 worldwide campaign. The news comes just days after it was revealed former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria and her soccer star husband David Beckham had decided not to renew their contracts with Armani.

Colourful mood with the new collection of Akropol

The new collection of the fashion company Akropol will seize every woman's attention and will boost her mood with the many colours and shades in the models.

In the company shops you can find the hot colours for the season - gray, bordo, jeans and lilac in all their shades. The classic style of the clothes underlines femininity in an elegant and natural way.

Julia Jurevich, Miss Bulgaria 2007, will present our country at the world fashion exhibition in Geneva

During the new photo session Julia was dressed in amazing knitted bridal dress. It is designed by Evgeni Petkov, who will present Bulgaria at the Eco Chic forum – a world fashion exhibition, which will be held in Geneva. 43 fashion designers will take part in this forum. Among them will be the famous designers Rick Owens and Diane von Furstenberg.

Evgeni Petkov's models are inspired by Bulgarian folklore. The dress, which he will present, was specially made by 100% natural fabrics. The knitting dress is unique because it was made by natural wool with linen lining. It is arranged with Eco-cotton tracery from Germany.

Castilla y Leon fashion week - second day

During the second day from Castilla y Leon fashion week the spectators had the pleasure to view underwear and swimsuit collections as well as formal women's fashion. Collections evening and cocktail dresses for Spring/Summer 2010 presented Angel Iglecias, Eulalia Mateos, Fely Campo and Esther Noriega.

Underwear and swim suits presented ORY, Teleno, Intima Farae, Lizetta and Evelyn. Beside plain models, the trendy patterns are stripes, dots and animal prints.

Prada's shoes symbolize the end of recession

The new shoes collection of Prada shown on Milan Fashion Week symbolizes the end of recession, according to many fashion experts.

In the new Miuccia Prada's shoes collection consist plenty of magnificence- glittered stones and crystals decorate the clothes and shoes.

The shoes for spring-summer 2010 are with semi-transparent hills which lighting in every step.

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 10 collection was inspired by "hippie punks"

Creative director Marc Jacobs showed the line at Paris Fashion Week on 07.10.09, and revealed his theme was the New Age clothes popular in the 80s and 90s.

He said: "Street clothes, embracing the hippie-cyber, tribal-punk world."

Models wore huge, brightly-coloured Afro wigs and pranced down the catwalk to music by British girl band The Saturdays.

Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina is launching a shoe range.

Dina will collaborate with Long Island-based company I Love My Shoes for the line, which she has called Shoe-han.

I Love My Shoes founder and president, Robert Yeganeh, said: "She will do a radio and TV commercial and she will sit in on the casting call to find two or three hot girls we need for the commercial.

"Although she won't be the designer of the line, she'll definitely have a major influence in which direction it will go."

Vanessa Williams is worried her face will be "frozen" by Botox.

The 'Ugly Betty' actress, who admits having the skin-smoothing injections, works hard to maintain her appearance but is keen to ensure she still looks natural.

She told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper: "Look, I'm 46 years old, but I'm still in the game. I work hard at it. I need to look good. But I asked a lot of questions first about Botox. I told the dermatologist that I don't want to be frozen. As an actress I need to have expression in my face. But it doesn't hurt."

Castilla y Leon Fashion Week began

In Spain started Castilya y Leon Fashion Week.

Various collections of ladies', teen's and kid's fashion, shoes and accessories, wedding dresses for season spring-summer 2010 were shown by Trasluz, Rojatex, Nalia, Rosalita MacGee, Rosalita Senoritas, Andrea Milan shoes, Rocio Mozo, by Imelda, Pamela, Marta Valdespino, Ladybug, Di De Sant, Raquel Tomillo, Charo Peres, Concha Ceballos, Javier Vicente.

Claudia Schiffer no longer wants to do catwalk modelling

The supermodel is giving up appearing on the runway and wants to concentrate on other aspects of modelling.

The mother-of-two said: "I'm finished with the runway. I won't miss it. I am still modelling and enjoy that a lot but no more runways."

Claudia added she gets more enjoyment from watching fashion shows as a spectator rather than taking part.

The 39-year-old beauty told Britain's Telegraph newspaper: "I can sit on the side and view the outfits and see all the details and that suits me fine. It's very enjoyable. I like my viewpoint."

Bridal collections 2010 in the new issue of Svatba magazine

In the autumn issue of the Bulgarian magazine Svatba (Wedding) the future brides can see the latest trends in bridal fashion. Leading Bulgarian and world designers present their collections on the pages of the luxury edition.

One of them is the chief designer of the Spanish company PRONOVIAS Manuel Mota, who offers for 2010 elegant models from natural silk and specially made laces and absolutely new line, which accents the waist.

Denyl Fashion house celebrates 18-th Birthday

his autumn Denyl Fashion house will celebrate its 18-th birthday.

Denyl was founded in 1991 in Sofia. It is Bulgarian 100% privately owned company. From the very beginning the company is managed and controlled by Emil and Mladen Arabadjiev.

At first the house was specialized in men's shirts manufacturing. Later the company started manufacturing everything about men's clothes. In 2008 is the first promotion of Denyl's women collection. Denyl is the first Bulgarian brand that made their own internet fashion magazine.

ROMANTIKA FASHION center was opened officially

op designer Sofia Borisova opened officially ROMANTIKA FASHION center.

It includes two parts. First of them is the VIP showroom. There you can find luxury clothes of the world famous designer Eddy K and boutique toilets of Romantika fashion house.
The second part of new fashion center will offer bridal collections of Alyce Design and Madeline Gardner.

Sarah Jessica Parker will probably become the new face of Halston

The 'Sex and the City' actress is in talks for a major endorsement deal with the American fashion house, following her previous contracts with Garnier and Gap, according to reports.

US website E!Online claims: "Not that we need any proof of Sarah Jessica Parker's status as a true fashion icon, but we're hearing she's in talks for a major endorsement deal.

"A source reports that the 'Sex and the City' star may be the new face of revived American fashion house Halston."

A new brand of high costume jewellery

Missy’s Bloom is a new brand of high costume jewellery, born from skilled hands and launched towards the future.

This line is rigorously Made in Italy, and it challenges the creativity of many stylists and craft model maker, to create vanguard articles of high quality.

Missy's Bloom was born from the 30-year-experience of the society Punto Accessori, experience developed working with the most important stylists in Italy and worldwide: thanks to the mutual exchange of ideas and know-how, the company is now a leading society in the jewellery sector.

Bulgarian model opened a fashion show during London Fashion Week

The model of fashion agency Visages Hristiana Vucheva took part in London Fashion Week. The 18-year old beauty was selected to open the fashion show of the Korean designer Eun Jeong.

Hristiana also fell in the selection of the world approved designer Caroline Charles. The extravagant coiffeur Charlie le Mindu, whose clients are may pop icons, like Lady Gaga and magazines like Vouge and Marie Claire, was also charmed by the model.

Hristiana has also worked for ICE models (Milan) and her photos appeared in the Italian edition Mia magazine. She has walked in the defiles of Ermanno Scervino, Escada, VJC, La Perla and many others

Popular fashion photographer made photos of Bulgarian model Diana Ivancheva

One of the most popular names in fashion photography in Italy, France, UK and USA - the Turkish photographer JAMTUL made photos of the model from fashion agency Expose Model - Diana Ivancheva, who is the new face on the cover of the October issue of MAXIM magazine.

JAMTUL is an artistic name and the real name of the photographer is a mystery. However that does not stop him from working for many fashion giants like GQ, ESQUIRE, MAX, VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, ELLE, COSMOPOLITAN and to work with the most famous models and celebrities all over the world, and also to be a photographer of the year three consequent years in Turkey.

The most beautiful married Bulgarian for 2009 is going to Mrs World

At the beginning of the year Stanislava Stratieva-Koleva was selected to be the most beautiful married Bulgarian for 2009.

She is 32 years old from Stara Zagora. She is married and has a 2-year old daughter. She is a journalist and in 2006 she was named the "Most stylish worldly person" from the media.

On 22 November Stanislava will show her intellect and charm in the biggest world contest for married ladies "Mrs. World".

Giorgio Armani looked to the future

Giorgio Armani looked to the future and explored the world of ‘plastic fantastic’ in his younger, Emporio Armani collection at Milan Fashion Week.

Swimsuits and bikinis were bedecked with Plexiglass brooches and necklaces as bright as molten lava. Sandals featured crimson Perspex heels and ankle-straps. Short, party dresses in Vesuvian shades of bright orange and fuschia, were cinched with shiny, shocking-pink, patent-leather belts.

The colours exploded like fireworks on the graphic PVC catwalk, sending a clear signal that Armani is once again working at full creative power after battling with hepatitis over the summer.

John Galliano thinks fashion is about "seducing all the senses"

The designer - who works for Christian Dior, as well as his own self-titled label - loves catwalk shows because they bring his creations to life.

He explained: "If a picture paints a thousand words, a show has 20 minutes to bring the muse, the mood and the feel of a whole season to life. I want to seduce all your senses.

"If the clothes are the script, the models are the silent sirens that have to bring the story alive. I love using theatre and magic to tell the tale."

Castilla y Leon Fashion week will begin on 6th October

The XI-th edition of Castilla y Leon Fashion week will take place in Burgos, Spain from 6 to 8 October 2009.

Among the companies, that will show their collections for Spring-Summer 2010 and will be presented in the commercial area are Angel Iglecias, Anton & Moda, Esther Noriega, Havier Vicente, Nalia, Teleno Moda Intima, Intima Farae, Sadecor, Rojatex, Trasluz and other. The fashion show will feature pret-a-porter ladies' wear, bridal and evening wear, children's clothing, accessories, lingerie and swimwear. Up and coming designers will also show their collections.

Bright colours dominated in the first day of Milan fashion week

The collections shown during the first day of Milan fashion week used colorful pink, yellow, blue and green probably in an effort to fight the current grim economic mood. The same trend was noticed also at Madrid and London fashion weeks.

Minimalistic silhouettes by Prada, Mediterranean chic from Armani, original jeans by Dolce & Gabbana, urban rock by Just Cavalli - they all were in bright colours.

An extravagant winter by Jeni style

Jeni style fashion house with designer Evgenia Jivkova will present its newest collection autumn-winter 2009/2010 called Extravagant winter on September 16, 2009 at Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture. The 14 years old daughter of Mrs. Jivkova – Andrea Stefanova will take part in the fashion show.

Evgenia Jivkova says: The name of my newest collection is Extravagant winter. Through my clothes women will be confident and sexy without showing off these qualities. At the same time women wearing Jeni style will demonstrate their new and different appearance and will look braver and independent.
<>br />The new collection of Jeni style consists of 50 clothes, divided in 10 themes. Volumetric shoulders and asymmetrical flared coats and dresses are among the fashion news.

The beautiful Daria Komarkova To Sign With Verbmodels

Verbmodels will be Komarkova's new mother agency and will manage her international career.

"Daria is definitely an amazing girl, not to mention that she's so smart and knows quite a lot about fashion, and I'm so much looking forward to start working with her. We couldn't be more proud of our agency when she is a part of it", said MATAN UZIEL (24), Senior Booker in Verb whom also heading Warmhome Media Group, an international advertising corporation that is about to go public soon.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham, Liv Tyler and Emma Watson were among the stars who watched the Burberry show at London Fashion Week

The event closed the womenswear previews, and attracted a host of famous faces from Hollywood actresses to legendary photographers and famous magazine editors.

Models Twiggy, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe, photographer Mario Testino, actress-and-designer Mary-Kate Olsen, TV presenter Alexa Chung, actress Freida Pinto, actor Dev Patel, US Vogue editor Anna Wintour and French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld all sat front row.

The show marked Burberry's first at London Fashion Week for 10 years, with the brand deciding not to show in Milan as usual to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the UK capital's fashion week.

Anna Wintour feels sorry for upcoming fashion designers

The US Vogue editor – who is regarded as one of the most influential voices in the fashion world - empathises with new stylists and designers because the fashion market is currently swamped with impressive talent.

She said: “Now is not an easy time to start as a young designer - unless you are very special and dedicated, and not afraid of hard work.”

The magazine chief says upcoming designers must question their determination and longevity before committing to a fashion career as it is growing increasingly difficult to become an established name in the industry.

Burberry show closed London Fashion Week

As part of London Fashion Week's 25th anniversary, British luxury brand Burberry proudly celebrated by closing the event on Tuesday 22nd September, moving its Spring - Summer 2010 Burberry Prorsum womenswear show from Milan.

British actress Emma Watson, model Agyness Dean and TV presenter Alexa Chung were among the stars attending the only red carpet event of London Fashion Week. A-listers Liv Tyler, Mary Kate Olsen and Orlando Bloom, as well as Maggie Cheung, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel also made an appearance. The Burberry show - its first major show outside of Milan - is also the largest of the Week and features the longest catwalk and front row.

Happy hues dominated at London Fashion Week

Orange, lemon, lime green, cerulean, fuchsia and other happy hues made the runways come alive at London's Fashion Week.

"Right now, everyone's looking for colour, I think they're looking for optimism, more shape, less layering," commented Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for Reuters.

Paul Smith presented clothes in the colours of the rainbow, inspired by Congo, Nicole Farhi created cocktail dresses in orange and green, and one in neon yellow with a deep neckline.

Cibeles Madrid fashion week celebrates fifty editions

CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK, the grand forum for Spanish design stages its fiftieth edition between 18th and 22nd September 2009 at Feria de Madrid.

Over the last twenty-five years, CIBELES MADRID FASHION WEEK, an event organised by IFEMA, has worked ceaselessly to launch and promote the most outstanding designers of the day, thus helping to boost the profile and unity of Spanish fashion as a whole, resulting in the excellent image that it enjoys today. This work has been made possible by the considerable support that Madrid's institutions have provided for the Fashion Show, especially the initiatives undertaken by the Madrid Regional Government.

Claudia Schiffer undressed in front of "Tank" Magazine

Germany’s top model Claudia Schiffer posing in Half-naked photosession for the "Tank" magazine. Although approaching 40 years, Claudia proves that has not lost any bit of its luster of supermodel.

One of the photos she posed naked from the waist up, wearing jeans in a low waist, reviving memories of 20 years ago when he was a person of the brand Guess. On the other Germanic beauty stare provocatively at the camera only in underwear and necklace brand Van Cleef and Arpels.

"Edition by Georges Chakra" Spring/Summer 2010

Participating for the second time in New York Fashion Week, "Edition by Georges Chakra" Spring/Summer 2010 ready to wear show of renowned couturier Georges Chakra was held on September 12, 2009 at the Bryant Park's Tent.

Fresh color combinations, dynamic designs, and modern silhouettes are drawn together to create a collection of 46 pieces inspired from the fashion-forward "femme fatale".

Zac Posen's New York Fashion Week show was accompanied by music from Mark Ronson

The US fashion designer showed his Spring/Summer 10 collection at The Altman Building at 9am, after being forced to move his showcase from its usual evening slot. Undeterred by the early hour, Zac had the building transformed into a nightclub, complete with curving runway, low lights and music from the renowned super-producer.

Movado Artists' Series Limited Edition Watches

The Movado Artist's Series represents occasional special edition watches released by Movado meant to celebrate the work of a particular artist.

Movado will release six Kenny Scharf limited edition watches of just 125 pieces each. The watch are each in steel case, with a specially engraved caseback, sapphire crystal, and Swiss quartz movement.

Claudia Schiffer will never have plastic surgery

The German supermodel can't understand why some people decide to go under the knife as she would be worried about the impact it might have on her health.

She said: "I would never have plastic surgery, as I'd be worried about the long-term effects. Ageing is part of life and I think everyone must accept that looks will change."

To ensure she looks as good as possible, Claudia, 39, tries to eat healthily.

Donna Karan carries a pad with her at all times in case inspiration strikes

The US fashion designer enjoys the initial process of imagining a new collection, and likes to be prepared in case she sees something which triggers an idea.

She explained: "I love the conceptual part of the design process, which can come before seeing the fabric. I draw the ideas in my sketchbook, which I carry with me through the day, wherever I am, whatever I am doing."

Donna admits some of designs end up looking a lot different when they are finally made as they morph when they are being sewn.

Sarah Jessica Parker wears a necklace worth almost $200,000 in the new 'Sex And The City' movie

The 44-year-old actress, who plays fashion-conscious Carrie Bradshaw in the film sequel, has been seen wearing the Solange Azagury-Partridge piece on set.

Us Weekly magazine reports: "The necklace is worth $198,200. That's more than the median home price in the United States of $180,100, according to the National Association of Realtors."

Sarah and her co-stars Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis began making the new film earlier this month.

The film's fashions have already caused raised-eyebrows, with the foursome pictured in a series of garish 80s-inspired outfits while shooting this week.