LOS ANGELES — Just as L.A. Fashion Week took a step forward, the celeb-as-designer trend seems to have sent it two steps back.
Although the presence of bigger and more legitimate designers has grown over the past few years, fashion regulars Sue Wong, Kevan Hall and Ed Hardy are not showing Fall 2008 collections at Culver […]

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Hilary Alexander reports from Milan Fashion Week

Consuelo Castiglione staged one of her best Marni collections for several seasons, returning to the chic-boho look we know and love, with a quirky interplay of shape, silhouette, texture, pattern and colour.

Opening ensemble: Marni’s autumn/winter ‘08 collection

From the opening ensemble of pink-on-pink, a belted, open coat over a longer, […]

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Feb 7, 2008 NEW YORK - Who said overcoats had to be drab?
Outerwear got top billing at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, with even daytime coats getting metallic touches, shiny fabric and fur trims.
The renewed attention may reflect economic realities: Jackets are seen as a good investment piece, since they can be worn every […]

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He’s the world’s most sought-after photographer, the man the A-list calls when it really wants to look its best. But what exactly is it that makes Mario Testino’s portraits so alluring?
nterview by John Walsh
Saturday, 8 March 2008

It’s a Friday night in February and, in Tite Street, Chelsea, a party is in full swing: writers, journalists, […]

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The message from Paris was clear: never mind the bumpy economic ride, fashion is eternal. The city turned on a stunning display of pink and white blooms as Karl Lagerfeld showed all that was classic about Chanel - camellias, quilted handbags, the dead-flat pump, a perfect bow and boater.
The strongest designers, Alexander McQueen, Christian Lacroix, Nicolas […]

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Nubrella The umbrella of the 21st century is here and now. We invite you to take a look at nubrella, a true revolutionary change.
How does your umbrella hold up in windy conditions? Are you tired of your umbrella inverting and breaking all the time? How much protection does your umbrella provide […]

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Los Angeles designer transitions from Disney Imagineering to the world of bridal design.
Los Angeles, CA, March 02, 2008 –(PR.com)– Famed costume designer Deborah LaFranchi, better known for her designs seen in television shows, film and her other contributions to Disney’s theme park development in the United States and Tokyo; unveiled her highly anticipated 2008 bridal […]

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Dolce & Gabbana. Badgley Mischka. Posh and Christian? 
That’s right. I think Victoria Beckham needs to become Christian Siriano’s fashion partner.
As all you Project Runway fans know, 21-year-old Siriano was crowned last night’s winner in the fourth season of Heidi Klum’s fashion competition series. Posh Spice was the guest judge for the finale. “I’m such a fan,” […]

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