Fashion in Trends

Color For Beauty : Black Inspiration

Fashion Trend Maker — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:31:37 +0000

The mysterious, sexy and the sophisticated hue black. A black outfit gives the bold statement, “Observe me but do not interfere”.

Black is a color that is often misunderstood. It is even defined as an absence of color. Both positive and negative, it is used for expressing grief, and by youngsters as rebellion. It might appear a little skeptical to think that black is an all time favorite color. But be it a punk, classy, preppy or chic style; black is the color that will make one stand out in a crowd. It is a dark color that absorbs more light, and makes the wearer look even hotter. A silent and concealing shade, black is a mixture of many other colors.

Black is a timeless color and is regarded as the most stylish hue in the world of fashion. A dramatic black outfit gives a thinner appearance to the wearer and is mostly a preferred choice of creative people. In the commercial society, black is considered as a hue representing power and authority. With regards to formal wear, no color is acceptable as black. This hue is considered as the most elegant choice. This silent, and dictating shade s flattering to all skin tones and body types and gives an elegant look.

The Fashion Spotlight:

In the world of fashion, black is used to add a touch of mystery to outfits. It gives a visually slimming effect to clothing. Dark charcoal gray, and dark brown are also used as a substitute for black. Black is a color that matches with every light color. It makes other colors appear brighter. This hue blends well with jewel-toned shades of red, green, blue and white. It offers a conservative look when matched with gray, or light blue.

The upsurge of black as a noticeable color in the fashion segment was the result of creativity of the fashion houses in Paris, and London. The Little Black Dress introduced by Chanel brought a new inspiration to this color. Later, Christain Dior made the black afternoon dress and jacket. During the 90s, wearing a black outfit for a party was considered as a high society fashion in cities like Paris, and London. Black thus became a fashion of high society. Later with the passage of time, the color was adopted as a staple color in any fashionable gathering.

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Bridget Moynahan To Be The Face Of The Garnier Ultra-Lift

Fashion Trend Maker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:07 +0000

Global skincare leader Garnier Nutritioniste is proud to introduce actress Bridget Moynahan as the latest spokesmodel for the brand. Moynahan will appear in print and TV campaigns for the brand’s top-selling Ultra-Lift skincare collection, set to debut July 2010. Moynahan joins an impressive roster of Garnier spokesmodels, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Bar Rafaeli and Alana de la Garza.

Moynahan is an ideal partner for Garnier Nutritioniste and embodies its vision of natural beauty. Her flawless skin is the perfect canvas to showcase Garnier’s Ultra-Lift products, a collection targeting the anti-aging needs of women in their 30’s and 40’s. Moynahan’s aspirational yet approachable look is the key to her appeal, and reflects Garnier Nutritioniste’s core value of healthy beauty. Always poised both on and off the red carpet, Bridget is the ideal Garnier Nutritioniste woman – classic but modern, the ultimate woman-on-the-go.

“We are thrilled to partner with the beautiful Bridget Moynahan,” says Maybelline New York-Garnier President David Greenberg. “Her class, grace and accessibility make her a model representative of the Garnier brand. Most importantly, she exhibits a likeable, healthy beauty that speaks to our consumer in such a positive way. We are thrilled to announce that we will be working together.”

Moynahan is an all-American girl raised in the East Coast town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Before earning international recognition in films and TV, she had a successful modeling career, appearing on the covers of numerous magazines including Glamour, Vogue, Elle and Self. Moynahan has since appeared in a number of major films, such as Serendipity, The Sum of All Fears, The Recruit, I, Robot, and Lord of War.

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Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2010, Part 2

Fashion Trend Maker — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:36:17 +0000

No more I, me or myself as the contestants are sent out on a treasure hunt in teams at the reality show, ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′. Also at stake are the garments for the next round, so do the girls end up walking without clothes or emerge as true goddesses?

Meryem and Anjali take part in the treasure hunt at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Nidhi and Arlette take part in the treasure hunt at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Carla walks the ramp in her blue bikini at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Anjali walks the ramp at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Nidhi and Arlette walk the ramp at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Himarsha walks the ramp at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Meryem answers the judges’ questions at ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′.

Finalists of the reality show, ‘The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010′ finalists.

Source: India Syndicate & http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3408317

‘Wear Sunday Best’ with Cassette Tape Neckties

Fashion Trend Maker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:31:24 +0000

What if a man can show off his persona with a flattering necktie? That too, with a tie made from a recycled audio cassette tape?

Now, looking fashionable and dressing up to the trend is not just womens dome. Men can also emphasize their best qualities and highlight their personality with the right choice of clothing and accessories. Manufacturers adopt novel ideas to keep with the trend, and capture the market as well. Recycling old and worn out objects to create something new and fresh out of them is one among them. This is attractive in a way that it is environmentally friendly, and also haves some creative applications for old items. A new debut in the ecological market is musical neckties made from recycled audio cassette tapes.

Tapes from old audio cassettes are recycled and are used for making neck ties. A little incredible; isnt it? An output of creativity by a New York designer, Julio Cesar, old and unused audio cassette tapes are recycled, and beautiful neckties are made from it. 50% of the materials of these ties are made from old and recorded audio cassette tape and the remaining 50% is blended with color thread.

Recycled cassette tape neckties look decent enough to be worn on a daily basis. Made from beautiful, durable, and audible textile, they can be worn as a formal wear. The wearer becomes a beacon, with a garb in a traditional environment. With the increasing threat of global warming, and a concern for environmentally friendly life style, using these recycled ties will give a satisfaction to the owner about conservation of the environment.

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Brandix exclusive apparel designs on the catwalk

Fashion Trend Maker — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:24:21 +0000

The latest designs that propel high street fashion in leading international markets will be on display later this month at a rare exposition of current production styles and exclusive in-house designs by Brandix, Sri Lanka’s top apparel exporter.

Billed to be ‘a veritable feast for the eyes,’ the Brandix fashion show will be the opening segment of the Industry Fashion Show that follows the Ethical Fashion Symposium at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on the third day of the Sri Lanka Design Festival 2009 (November 27 – December 6).

As the Main Sponsor of the festival, Brandix will play a key role in showcasing to local and foreign visitors the depth of design and production capabilities that have resulted in the Group becoming a preferred supplier to some of the world’s top apparel labels, as well as the ethical and environmental best practices that underpin its business, Ms. Solani De Silva, Head of Marketing at Brandix Lanka Limited, said.

“Brandix is a committed subscriber to Sri Lanka’s ‘Garments without Guilt’ initiative, and has a world first in eco-friendliness to its credit,” she said. “It is most appropriate therefore that the Brandix show will be one of the highlights of a day dedicated to ethical fashion.”

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We Are Heroes endorses streetwear fashion

Fashion Trend Maker — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:06:31 +0000

Streetwear company Wildchild Nation, LLC announces a new partnership with We Are Heroes, champions of season four of MTV’s hit show, “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of We Are Heroes’ collection of garments and products as part of Threader, the first online urban clothing marketplace for the dance and entertainment industries.

Crew member Alison Iannucci said, “Winning MTV’s ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ immediately opened the door to lots of opportunities for merchandising, but we immediately sought out Threader, as their reputation of success preceded them. It’s been a pleasure working with the Threader team, and we’re excited to be able to offer our fans a way to support and represent.”

Wildchild Nation co-founder, Luam, commented, “As the first all-female crew to win ABDC, We Are Heroes has a unique opportunity to be able to inspire and positively affect the lives of all their fans. Helping them create streetwear and market it through Threader gives their fans a way to take a tangible piece of the crew home.”

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Top Ten Finalists For Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel

Fashion Trend Maker — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:08:06 +0000

Top Ten Finalists For

Victoria’s Secret’s National Search

Across America For Runway Angel.

Victoria’s Secret has picked 10 females to enter “Angel Bootcamp”, and none of these finalist are from New York! I was a bit shocked to hear such things, NY step it up, we need to be represented on that Angel catwalk.

The remaining 10 females will go through a series of competitions, where they have to show their skills as a spokesmodel, red carpet and star quality, as well as the photogenic qualities, and of course their charisma while walking the runway in lingerie. It is the “peoples” choice, so beginning November 9th, vote for your favorite finalist at VSAllAccess.com or CBS.com, you can also view videos of the finalist competing.

Three of ten finalists competing to be the next Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel, from left, Jamie Lee Darley, 23, Carmel, California; Catharina Lee, 20, Washington, D.C. and Krystina Holbrook, 20, El Dorado Hills, California.

From left, Katelyn Fortes, 18, of Boston; Kylie Bisutti, 19, of Simi Valley; and Raven Ervin, 24, of Birmingham. Three of ten finalists competing to be the next Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel.

Two of the finalists competing to be the next Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel, Allison Turner, 23, of Cape Girardeau, and Courtney O’Connor, 20, of Raleigh, are interviewed in New York

Source : lifestyle.in.msn.com And musememuse.blogspot.com

GapKids by Stella brings stylish looks for holiday season

Fashion Trend Maker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:51:17 +0000

This holiday seasonGap is bringing the new babyGap and GapKids Holiday collection designed by Stella McCartney to Los Angeles’s fashion-savvy kids with a pop-up store on the famed Robertson Boulevard. The exclusive Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store opens its doors through Saturday, Nov. 28.

“We love Stella McCartney’s style and brand, as a mother, she understands what children want to wear,” said Pam Wallack, president of babyGap, GapKids, and GapMaternity. ” Mixing Stell’s unique style with the playfulness and versatility of babyGap and GapKids signature designs resulted in an exceptionally fun collection for the holiday season. We couldn’t think of a better place to host the only stand-alone shop for the collection than in L.A. where style makers and trendsetters make their mark as a very young age.”

Opening today, the Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store, situated across from renowned The Ivy, will feature the new Stella McCartney for GapKids collection, designed for girls and boys from newborns and on up to 12-year-olds. The collection features Stella McCartney’s signature touches, including a soft color palette, familiar silhouettes and her unique mix of unexpected pieces. The result – looks that stay true to Stella’s unique vision, reinterpreted with GapKids’ playful, child-like charm, keeping fun and practicality at the forefront of the design intent.

For girls, key pieces include an intarsia leopard print sweater dress, velvet blazer, tulle tutu and cashmere hoodie that are sure to delight little girls the world over. The boy’s collection is fun and functional, featuring a mix of monster and superhero graphics and classic pieces like a navy wool peacoat and quilted chambray jacket. For the littlest ones, the collection features organic cotton and cashmere/silk mix styles in simple, indispensible shapes for babyGap.

The launch was celebrated with a kid-friendly event, complete with face painting, balloon animals and more, hosted by Liv Tyler at the Pop-Up store.

Details about the Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store:

When: Thursday, November 5, 2009 – Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Monday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: 108 N Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Global Luxury Market Foresees Recovery

Fashion Trend Maker — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:12:46 +0000

A recent survey states that global millionaires have increased to 8.2 million. So, whats the market for luxury products?

”Luxury’ is a broader segment than what anyone can define. It includes various products ranging from clothes, footwear, jewellery, watches, leather goods, and many others. Global luxury market is now undergoing rapid transformation. Industry analysts predict the market to grow and reach $2 trillion USD by 2010, of which US alone will constitute 50% of the worldwide market.

Luxury market is currently on the growth trajectory and is seeing a continuous exuberance. Many aspects contribute to the dynamism of the market. Changes in the income level of the people, increasing families with dual income, and transformations in the preferences, and life style of the consumers have attributed to this change. Strong polarizations of the buyers for specific products also influence the market. Individual, personalized, high-touch and a highly customized marketing satisfying the needs of the customers lure them to buy the products.

Luxury Apparels and Designer wears:

Global market for luxury apparels is seeing a growth of 15% per annum. This is higher comparatively over the growth of other apparels. Growth will be fuelled by various countries with growing economies whose consumption for luxury products outweigh salary and luxury options. EU and US will continue to set global trends.

Fashionable designer wears are no longer available only for celebrities. Fashion trends are now global due to the awareness created by media, and globalization, moving beyond class and social status. The segment is benefited by increase in disposable incomes, postponement of marriage, and growing number of individual families with dual income. Even people who are not from the creamer sections of the society will try to have a couple of signature luxury apparels in their wardrobes.

Key Players of the Luxury Segment:

Luxury brand owners are actively gearing up to meet the challenges of the ongoing recession, and the competition for the coming year. Middle East sees good potential for luxury products with a predicted growth rate of 2%. Giorgio Armani and Gucci are the most desirable brands followed by Versace, and Christian Dior. Polo Ralph, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Couture, and Tiffany & Co, are a few more prominent brands in the market. Brands are reassessing their market strategies to take tackle the down turn and come out even stronger than before.

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Basic Beauty, Perfect Form & Simple Shaping for today’s life

Fashion Trend Maker — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:36:11 +0000

Wacoal, the leading intimate apparel brand, announces the debut of three full figure bra styles. The first style arrives in stores November 2009, followed by two additional styles beginning in February 2010. Recognizing the difficult economic times, the new additions are value-priced and value-oriented while still maintaining the characteristics in which Wacoal is renowned for – superior quality, exceptional fit and absolute comfort.

Wacoal has been designing intimate apparel for women of all shapes and sizes and as a market leader they understand the importance of perennial value. Wacoal is known as the best-selling lingerie brand at department stores due to wise shoppers and loyal fans appreciating the quality of Wacoal’s styles. The new, value-priced bras – Basic Beauty, Perfect Form and Simple Shaping strengthen this positioning by offering a price point that allows all women to wear Wacoal.

“Ranging in size from 34C to 42G, Wacoal brings fit, comfort and affordable quality to the full-figured, price conscience customer,” said Liz Smith, National Fit Expert for Wacoal. “With BasicBeauty, Perfect Form and Simple Shaping, Wacoal maintains their superior quality and value, while offering an affordable alternative.”

Basic Beauty: Part nylon and spandex, this full figure underwire features molded two-ply cups with an inner sling for smooth, comfortable support. Additionally, the v-shaped back with built-up camisole straps ensures non-slip and discreet coverage. Colors include black, heather pink, naturally nude and blue haze. Sizes range from 34C to 40G and will be available beginning November 2009.

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