Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2011

Who’s who of fashion industry attends MERCEDES-BENZ & Vogue Fashion Night

The event highlight of the first day was the third edition of the joint VOGUE and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Night, which was attended by the who's who of the fashion industry as well as many celebrities. Boris, Lilly and Noah Becker was seen enjoying the evening as were Hannah Herzsprung, Hannelore Elsner, Natalia Wörner, Jana Pallaske, Luca Gadjus, Jette Joop, Michael Michalsky, Dorothee Schumacher or Viktoria Strehle, Nicolas Berggruen, Nikolaus Jagdfeld and Berlin’s mayor Klaus Wowereit.

Ferrets - the new fashion accessory

Recently the normal view was Paris Hilton or Britney spears walking with Chihuahua puppies, peeking out from their designer bags.

However, this “living fashion accessory” gave place to another hairy pet – the ferrets. Inspired by the famous owners of ferrets as Paris Hilton, Madonna and the wife of Jonathan Ross – Jane Goldman, ordinary Brit women also replaced their favourite Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers with the cute creatures.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Dior showed romantic, sensual and elegant collection at Paris Fashion Week

On 25 January 2010 during Paris Fashion Week was showcased the Spring-Summer 2010 High Fashion collection of the French fashion designer John Galliano for Dior.

With its Haute couture collection of refined riding clothes, Dior invited the chic women of the world to saddle up and ditch their handbags for a truly useful accessory: the riding crop. Kylie Minogue, one of a gaggle of A-list guests, said she was sure such an accessory could come in handy.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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".

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.

Stella McCartney chose Bambi

The famous fawn Bambi is the main character in the new advertising campaign of Stella McCartney for her collection autumn-winter 2009-2010. “I love this cartoon character and the entire crew came to the decision that we can have fun. The clothes in the campaign are looking quite fierce, and we wanted to contrast them with the innocence of Bambi."

This is not the first time that a world fashion designer is inspired by a cartoon character. Mickey Mouse inspired US designer Jeremy Scott's autumn-winter 2009 collection.

Corsets are in fashion!

A little bit of people are those who know actually that the corset is getting back!

Here is presented a collection summer corsets of the trend REVANCHE DE LA FEMME. Many said that its too hot, but beauty needs sacrifices.

Amy Winehouse designing for PPQ

Karl Lagerfeld called Amy his muse and Roberto Cavalli went crazy for her, Jonathan Kelsey designed the ‘Amy’ shoe in her honour.

And now she is a new fashion designer!

The British singer Amy Winehouse will make her own range of clothes for PPQ- popular London label.

Stella McCartney: "Style it your way. Create a unique look."

The British designer insists it is fine to follow the latest trends, but warns fashion lovers must give their clothing a twist to ensure they stand out form the crowd.

She said: "Style it your way. Add accessories, roll up a sleeve or turn up a collar. Create a unique look. Mix a couple of pieces with your own existing wardrobe.

"Choose a statement piece by wearing the prints or embroidered pieces alone to give them breathing space."

Collection Autumn-Winter 2009/2010 of Susana Escribano

Susana Escribano is a young designer from Spain. She presented her collection Autumn/Winter 2009/2010 at Castilla y Leon Fashion week in March 2009.

Her collection is inspired by the Dark Punk-Goth world, where darkness and mystery accompany you, where you feel pleased to be an active part of darkness, gloom and death.

To be Gothic is not only to be sensitive, to read the damned poets and to listen to Lagrimosa. To be Gothic is also to be able to seduce to owns and to scare the strangers. A Gothic is born, it is not made.

John Galliano embraced the Russian look at Paris Fashion Week yesterday

The designer's ready-to-wear collection displayed peasant blouses, embroidered skirts and hip-waisted military coats teamed with towering high-heeled shoes and coin-covered headdresses. The outrageous collection - which included diaphanous vests and voluminous skirts and a Russian-style bridal gown - won praise from fashion fans and critics alike.

Model-and-actress Milla Jovovich, who was seated in the front row, said: "It was like some opening into a doorway of dreams in Russian-Ukrainian fairy tale fantasy dreams."

The crisis did not affect the Castilla y Leon Fashion Week

Castilla y Leon fashion week started on 3rd March in Burgos, Spain. Three days more than 30 Spanish designers and fashion houses present their collections for Autumn-Winter 2009-2010 in fashion shows and trade zone. The collections include womens, mens and children's clothes, underwear and lingerie, accessories and cosmetics. More than 140 journalists and importers from 37 countries attend the event. Here the crisis can not be felt and the organization is perfect. The main sponsor is the regional government which intends to help the growth of the companies from the fashion industry in Castilla y Leon and to raise the event to the level of the other international fashion weeks.

Christmas promotion of formal dresses with the brand "VENUS" - Italy

Atelier "Mon Amour" and "Maria-Anna Bella" are official importers of the world famous Italian company "VENUS BRIDAL". Since 20 November they have the pleasure to present more than 140 models original ball, cocktail and bridal outfits from the newest collection 2009.

With the various models "VENUS" cares about the fascination of every bride, bridesmaid, mother, sponsor etc., as well as for the non standard vision of all ladies that are going to a ball or cocktail.

Children`s fashion from Spain for summer 2009

At the ninth edition of Castilla y Leon Fashion Week, that took place in Burgos, Spain from 7 to 9 October, two companies presented children`s garments. Rojatex showed a collection in bright colors - yellow, orange, green, blue and white. The stage where the boys and girls defiled was decorated in the same colors and patterns.

Trasluz presented one collection in red, black and white. The little beauties showed with much refinement stylish children`s dresses, their vision was complemented by pearl necklaces, coronets and ribbons.

Originality, innovation and mood at Castilla y León Fashion Week

From 7 to 9 October the Ninth Regional Castilla y Leon Fashion Week took place in Burgos to present a three-day show of the spring-summer collections for 2009, designed by more than 32 regional companies and designers. They were preliminary chosen by a jury of experts. The presented models were very original, interesting and fresh. The collections included womens and mens ready-to-wear and formal garments, babies and children`s clothes, underwear and swimwear, accessories, shoes and jewelry.

Eight previous editions of Castilla y Leon Fashion Week show that the event has grown to become a professional modelling show with a national and international flavour that is comparable to other great fashion festivals in Spain, such as Madrid and Barcelona Fashion Weeks.

London Fashion Weekend - the hit in the fashion calendar of Great Britain

On 24th September started one of the most prestigious fashion events in Great Britain - LONDON FASHION WEEKEND. The mega show takes place at the National History Museum in South Kensington and will continue until 28th September.

LONDON FASHION WEEKEND is the hit in the fashion calendar of Great Britain, where 150 fashion designers and experts on beauty present their key looks for Autumn-Winter 2008/2009.

All experts are at the opinion that this is the most stylish season of LONDON FASHION WEEKEND until now.

Castilla y León Fashion Week

Castilla y León Fashion Week (Semana de la Moda de Castilla y León) will gather Spanish and International agents, importers, wholesalers and journalists from the fashion industry on 7th-9th October 2008 in Burgos, Spain. The most innovative designers, together with experienced fashion firms, will take part in both the Fashion Catwalk and the Show Room, where you can test the quality and design of these companies. This is the third major fashion event taking place in Spain twice a year.

The range of designs that the event will cover includes Womenswear, Lingerie & Swimwear, Childrens clothing, Bridalwear, Cocktail and Evening Wear, Accessories, Leather Clothing, Men’s Wear.

Bulgarian designer participated in Barcelona Bridal Week

From 30 May until 1 June in Barcelona took place one of the biggest exhibitions of bridal fashion in Europe – Barcelona Bridal Week. At this shiny and very attractive event every year participate the most prestigious Spanish companies as well as world known designers from all over the world. This year among them were Pronovias, Rosa Clara and Hanibal Laguna.

For the first time a Bulgarian designer was invited to participate in this exhibition. Virginia Zdravkova had the honor and pleasure to present her nice dresses in Barcelona.

French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died

The greatest contemporary fashion dictator Yves Saint Laurent died in Paris on 1 June 2008 in Paris at the age of 71. After his death the high fashion will not be the same ... For many years he designed clothes that reflected women`s changing role in society, he dressed women in trousers and smokings. He managed to create an epoch of high style - a noble continuation of Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga. He really managed to turn the history of apparel in history of the art! The Little Prince of French fashion is not among the living any more, but his million admirers will be with Yves Saint Laurent forever.

Ana Beatriz Barros - "You should be professional because the business is not a joke it is a real job"

Complete Name: Ana Beatriz Barros
Age: 25
Place of birth: Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

- How did you start your career as a model?
Classic story, I was walking down the beach with my sister when a model scout approached me and then everything started to happen.

- How were you chosen to be next to Diego to be the first face of the European brand Red Oak?
Because the brand and the photographer chose me!

Shoe boutique "Opinions" was opened in Sofia

On 23.11.2007 the company “Opinions” officially opened its representative boutique for high fashion shoes on 4 Vitosha Blvd. in Sofia. The brand is owned by one of the biggest chains for wholesale and retail of sport and fashion goods in the region of Eastern Europe. It owns more than 80 stores, in which are sold and distributed famous brands like: Kenzo, Rodolfo Zengarini, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Iceberg, Byblos, Shy, Frankie Morello, Calvin Klein etc.

“Opinions“ concentrates its interest on elegant and brave people. The main aim is to attract people, who participate in large events all over the world, who like to travel, leaders of public opinion, who create standards.

Springfield in “Isolator”

Springfield presented in an original way its new collection men's and women's garments for autumn/winter 2007/2008 in the renovated gallery in Sofia “Rayko Alexiev”. The models came out of a big construction. On a completely white background were presented for the first time in our country the clothes of the spanish brand, that is sold in 600 stores around the world.

Both collections are distinguished by careless, youth style, comfort and quality materials, characteristic of Springfield.

What is Haute Couture?

Haute couture refers to the designing, creating, and selling exclusive custom-made, high fashion women's clothes.

The term "haute couture" comes from the French language. Haute means "high" or "elegant", Couture means "sewing" or "dressmaking".

A business must be a member of the Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture in Paris, which is regulated by the French Department of Industry, in order to be called a haute couture house.

Originally referred to French fashion and in France, now the term Haute Couture is also used loosely to describe all high-fashion custom-fitted clothing.

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Offering designer brands including Ted Baker, Calvin Klein and Simon Carter, KJ Beckett specialises in accessories for men such as wallets, cufflinks, silk ties, fragrances, underwear, collar stays, and is renowned for its knitted ties and socks.

EDITH A'GAY collection Spring-Summer '07

A few day's ago Austrian/Hungarian fashion designer Edith A'Gay presented her new collection „Conversion“ spring-summer 2007 during the fashion week in Paris, in Espace Saint Martin. Edith A'Gay’s new collection is based on the principle of conversion. In the context of metamorphosis the outfits are variable due to the creativity of the person wearing them. This idea leads into the twilight zone of colourful fantasy and straight geometric silhouettes.

The first made in Italy in Web

Made in Italy enters the net. It is the first Italian site that is born with the undisputed and very precise objective: to sell in the world, thanks to internet, fashion products that are exclusively Italian. The idea is to make known and put on the market, new Italian companies and emerging young stylists, not yet well-known and unobtainable on internet. The prices are reasonable, overall, if compared to the famous designer names. "The products and the fabrics, assures the author Paola Casini - are of utmost quality".

Alexander Serafimoff illustrates his knitted dresses with colourful landscapes and animals

Alexander Serafimoff is a russian designer who creates knitted dresses illustrated with colourful landscapes and animals. He uses "%100 natural" yarn (sheep's and llama's wool as well as cotton).

"It definitely seems to me that nowadays the 100% organic yarn is not existing on sale. At present, if you see (at the label of yarn) an inscription "100%" you should realize that it's implying no more than 95%. The "hidden" rest (from 5% to even 10%) contains viscose, lavsan and so on -- "things" that make the knitwear made by "natural" yarn more "yielding springing" and less creased. Therefore I have to say that my "organic" knitwear is APPROXIMATELY organic..."

Teresa Rosati fashion show

The fashion show of the Polish designer Teresa Rosati took place in Warsaw in the Grand Theatre.

Teresa Rosati is a designer of occasional wear and evening wear for VIPs (especially for wives of ambassadors and diplomats from various countries who are on diplomatic posts in Poland).

She says: "Elegance is not only conducive to our well being but also it is a key to viable social and business contacts. It is also prerequisite to success. I design clothes for modern, active women who wish to feel elegant and charming throughout the day. In a nutshell, the clothes I design have three things in common: high quality fabrics, simplicity of the cut, and attractive additions".

Fashion competition "Designer of the Year" in Poland

In june in Poland took place a contest "The Designer of the Year" for professional fashion deigners from Poland which are working for the textile industry. The National Chamber of Fashion has been organizing this event for 5 years.