Beauty art and expert advice at Nordstrom Nov 14, 2009
Kalihi-based fashion designer Nake'u Awai has created his own Christmas shirt, featuring silk-screened male hula dancers over a design of evergreen trees with silvered glitz turned upside down. You can find the shirts at his studio, 1613 Houghtailing St., or his annual holiday musical event. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Secret Postcards Nov 14, 2009
Photographer David Bailey, former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire and animator Nick Park are among contributors, along with fashion designers Paul Smith and Manolo Blahnik. The artists' identities are kept secret until works are bought. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
H&M launches Modesto store to warm reviews Nov 13, 2009
Pop singer Madonna and fashion designer Stella McCartney have created lines for Hs weekend, H unveil shoe legend Jimmy Choo's first apparel line at select stores, including in San Francisco. Fashion isn't the only thing Hringing to Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Hungering to get to Milwaukee Nov 12, 2009
No. 1 daughter was hired as an assistant fashion designer and found herself packing a van and heading for Milwaukee. I conjured up mental trips of running through the streets of Chicago picking up its inimitable hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches and sitting in Grant Park, facing the lake. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Glamour's Women of the Year 2009 Nov 11, 2009
Poehler was cited as an inspiration for young girls and joined U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, British fashion designer Stella McCartney and nine others on Monday to be honored as "Women of the Year."(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). Editor: Bi. (Xinhuanet, China)
Creativity Drives Employment, Economy in Los Angeles Region Nov 11, 2009
Projected declines in Fashion, Furniture and Toy employment by 2013 are due largely to expected losses in the manufacturing sector; however, employment growth is still expected here in the other specialized design services category, which includes fashion designers. Little if any employment growth is projected for the Communication Arts and Entertainment sectors overall. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Art students learn to express themselves Nov 11, 2009
I wanted to design an outfit that Betsey Johnson (world-renowned fashion designer) would sell. Tim Camp, 18. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Highs and lows of life as China's top foreign model Nov 11, 2009
In her spare time, she visits clothing factories, fashion designers, photographers and studios around the country, working to build a bridge between clothing design in the East and West. "China was the logical next step to complete the circle," she said. (People's Daily Online, China)
Infotainment Nov 11, 2009
Rihanna joined US first lady Michelle Obama, British fashion designer Stella McCartney and nine others on Monday to be honoured as Women of the Year after the Rer took a public stand on domestic violence. The annual Women of the Year Awards, published by Glamour Magazine for the past 20 years. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Angelou, Rihanna among Glamour's honorees Nov 10, 2009
Also honored was fashion designer Stella McCartney. Her dad, Paul McCartney, wasn't there, but Stella was shocked to see three Beatle wives presenting her award: Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon; Olivia Harrison, widow of George; and Ringo Starr's wife, Barbara Starkey. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Maharaja Splendour of India's Royal... Nov 9, 2009
Fashion designer Julianna Sissons will teach workshop members how to create garments cut from a single piece of cloth and wrapped around the body to create seam-free tops or skirts. Monday 30th November & Tuesday 1st December 2009. (Suite101.com)
Rising stars vie for award Nov 7, 2009
This years personalities, who have all embraced opportunities to rise above lifes challenges and, more importantly, their own expectations, are: dancer Cecilia Yong, singer and actress Chelsia Ng, artist Chin Yew, T-shirt designer Chow Hon Lam, comedian and actor Douglas Lim, DJ Nick Chia, DJ Nychole Leong, jewellery designer Tan Sze Yoong, fashion designer Teresa Thian, and TV host Wil Quah. Martell has long prided itself on the self-made success of its adventurous founder Jean Martell, and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
United taps world-famous fashionista to help polish its image Nov 7, 2009
The airline says it has hired fashion designer and Chicago-area native Cynthia Rowley to create new uniforms for pilots, flight attendants and customer service and maintenance workers. The uniforms will roll out in mid-2011. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Glenn Bean, the Man Behind the Scenes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Nov 6, 2009
Everyone remembers the fashion disaster of season one, where co-star Sheree Whitfield's debut fashion show turned into a viewing of sketches and left the media and fans questioning the legitimacy of the aspiring fashion designer ... The star-studded, red carpet affair, delivered a treat for the senses and, although Whitfield did not admit it, redeemed the once fallen fashion designer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Psst! Private-Sale Shopping Sites Are Hot Nov 5, 2009
During last year's bleak holiday shopping season, fashion designer Lauren Merkin greatly overestimated the number of handbags she'd sell in upscale retail stores such as and. She found a good way to sell them elsewhere without consigning them to a bargain-basement rack that might tarnish the brand in the eyes of would-be customers. (BusinessWeek)
Serving up aces Nov 5, 2009
Pretty soon, Sharapova was being courted by top fashion designers and magazine editors, and featured in numerous fashion campaigns and spreads. a handbag in soft gold. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Golf - it's not over yet Nov 5, 2009
Last Updated: 11:15am 05 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Fired ‘Style Boston’ host cries foul Nov 5, 2009
Mizrahi, the bigger-than-life fashion designer and TV personality (he ll host a program on QVC starting next month), sat down with Apfel on Tuesday in front of a sold-out audience. Among the topics: their mutual style heroes (Millicent Rogers, for one) and what bothers them about fashion magazines (Mizrahi: the advertising; Apfel: the uniformity of clothes). (Boston Globe)
13 leases announced at Block 37 Nov 4, 2009
Chicago fashion designer Michelle Tan is leasing a 650-square-foot shop on the malls second level while fellow Chicago womens boutique Claudia Kleiner Malabar Collection will have a 750-square-foot store with clothing and jewelry designed by Claudia Kleiner. Other locals include Bleeding Heart Bakery (450 square feet) and Comic Vault (300 square feet), which will both be on the third level, while Alternatives Shoes has leased 1,500 square feet on the first level. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Christina Storm Shares Her Beauty S... Nov 4, 2009
Which international fashion designer inspires you and why. "Valentino. He knows women, his dresses are insane! Nobody can touch him.". (Suite101.com)
Celebrity circus stars intent on having fun Nov 4, 2009
The fashion designer Leona Edmiston wore jade green gloves that she first wore to the Melbourne Cup 16 years ago. Back then we didn't bet,'' she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BRD class serves as creative outlet for teacher, students Nov 3, 2009
"I want to give each student individual attention, and that's hard." But whether the students come out as advanced fashion designers or just proficient enough to make a pillowcase here and a jumper there, Junkin said the point is just the being together. "The goal of the class as much as to learn how to sew is to have fun. It's a creative outlet," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Photos: Trashin' Fashion Nov 3, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Designers create original pieces of clothing using only trash bags, duct tape and items found in the trash. (Juneau Empire)
Alone in an abandoned car plant Nov 3, 2009
Oct 15 Detroit fashion designer William Malcolm runs a mentorship program that prepares young men for success in business. Oct 19. (CNN -- Money)
From the HIP Nov 2, 2009
PHILADELPHIA In his nearly four decades as a vanguard of pop culture, Malcolm McLaren has worn many hats: musician, producer, filmmaker, impresario, fashion designer, reality TV star. At age 63, the one-time manager of The Sex Pistols is adding another discipline to his resume: visual artist. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jude torn between kids Nov 2, 2009
" Jude has three children Rafferty (13), Iris (9) and Rudy (7) from his marriage to fashion designer Sadie Frost. The children are presently staying in New York with Jude who is appearing in a Broadway production of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and his parents. Last week Sadie reportedly flew out for Iris' birthday, but ended up arguing with her former spouse. The source added to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Sadie was going to stay for a few weeks and make the family feel whole again. "But Jude... (iAfrica.com)
Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai - India Oct 31, 2009
Artists, architecture buffs, fashion designers, all flock here. The Kala Ghoda festival hopes to be a catalyst for the revival of art across Mumbai. (Suite101.com)
Photos and Video from Nintendo's Style Savvy "Fashion Fest" Event with Fashion Designer Charlotte Ronson at JCPenney in New York Are Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Oct 31, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two photos and a video from Nintendo's Style Savvy "Fashion Fest" event with fashion designer Charlotte Ronson at JCPenney in New York are available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress ... Denise Kaigler, left, of Nintendo of America, fashion designer Charlotte Ronson, center, and Cynthia Maxwell, right, of JCPenney, judge a runway competition at Nintendos Style Savvy Fashion Fest at JCPenney Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 in New York. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For the record Oct 31, 2009
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a story in Thursday s g section about fashion designer Alex Carleton misspelled the title of the 1975 Stanley Kubrick film Barry Lyndon. The Globe welcomes information about errors that call for corrections. (Boston Globe)
New York couture at Starwood Friday-Saturday Oct 30, 2009
Anthony's career has included Assistant to the Design Director of Donna Karan Womens' Collection, apprentice to notable fashion designer Tracy Reese and finally Head Designer for Isaac Mizrahi's Haute Couture Collection. Moving forward with his own luxury. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Body image plans not good enough Oct 29, 2009
I would love to see these fashion designers make these small adjustments to the current ranges to allow us larger ladies to feel feminine and attractive no matter what size we may be. Many of the larger size fashions are frumpy and make us younger larger sized women feel like we are dressed like our mothers or grandmothers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
View: Brands are built on the ramp Oct 29, 2009
Fashion designers across the world see their work both as art and business ... Most successful fashion designers do not depend for survival on their haute couture creations being snapped up. (India Times, India)
All Men are Liars: Oct 29, 2009
Actors, TV hosts, fashion designers, sports stars and social networking websites - they all feel the same pressure to hold and inflame the public's attention before we're distracted by the next shiny object that glides in front of our prams. But here's the giggle for all of us trying to work out what that the Next Big Thing will be; it's not decided by you or me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dead celebrities rake in the money Oct 29, 2009
Topping the "Lucky 13" chart is fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent ($US350 million/$A390 million), who died in 2008. The composing duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II ($US235 million/$262 million) was next, followed by the Gloved One, Michael Jackson ($US90 million/$100 million), who died four months ago on June 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New York Based Singer-Songwriter Joanna Mosca Leaps into the Top Ten on the FMQB Chart with Her Hit Single "Keep on Going" Oct 29, 2009
On November 4, Mosca will attend a high end cocktail/dinner party event in New York City debuting fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi's new collection. Prior to the event, she will receive a complimentary glam session by Christo Fifth Avenue. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fashion show to benefit Family Bridge program Oct 28, 2009
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* Museum lauded for rejecting sculptures Oct 28, 2009
Berge, partner of the late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, said in a radio interview earlier this month that he would never offer the works to China and had hoped to give them to others. Chou told lawmakers earlier this month that when she met Berge in Paris in June, he told her that he would neither sell nor donate the two pieces, but that professional ethics would prevent the museum from accepting them even if he had offered to donate them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer, Daimler, Loewe, Merck, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp: German Equity Preview Oct 27, 2009
(ESC GY): The insolvent German fashion designer has several purchase offers from investors, Financial Times Deutschland said. Insolvency lawyer and Escadas Chief Executive Officer are leading the final talks as a buyer for Escada is expected to be determined at the beginning of next month, the newspaper said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Nordic-China Arts Festival opens in Beijing Oct 27, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 27 -- Hand painted wooden clogs by Swedish fashion designer Asa Westlund and half-naked robots by China's Unmask are among the art works at the Nordic-China Arts Festival that opened on Saturday. Themed "Notch 2009-Identity" and based on the New Sanlitun Building, on the north side of Sanlitun Village, the festival features 70 artists from Nordic countries or China and will continue until Nov 7. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fuzapalooza at the Elks Hall Nov. 13 Oct 26, 2009
On Friday, Nov. 13 from 6-10 p.m. Fuzapalooza will return to Saugus with 25 fashion designers, mini spa treatments and two cover bands. To learn about the event, purchase tickets, and view the designers that will be participating, visit or contact the Saugus Youth and Recreation at 781-231-4022. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Posh forks out for wedding Oct 26, 2009
Victoria wants the event to be held at her 'Beckingham Palace' mansion in Hertfordshire, East England, and has even asked fashion designer Vera Wang who created the gown Victoria wore for her 1999 marriage to David Beckham to make Louise's dress. But the star's generous offer has upset Darren, who wants to pay for the nuptials himself. (iAfrica.com)
Plus-Size Supermodel Crystal Renn Oct 26, 2009
French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier takes to the catwalk with model Crystal Renn AP Photo / Remy de la Mauviniere. MORE. (Time.com)
Health lessons from Switzerland Oct 25, 2009
But he has about 1,000 patients, as varied as bankers, fashion designers, rural woodcutters and immigrant laborers. We've got a lot of problems, he told me last week. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Barbieri’s ‘Lace Makers’ weaves a charming tale Oct 24, 2009
Into this world, a little like a stranger in a strange land, comes 26-year-old Seattle fashion designer Kate Robinson, traipsing through the country of her family s heritage in search of solace and reinvention after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend for one of her models and so-called friends. She was ready for something new, to be someone new. (Boston Globe)
Get your holiday shopping done quickly and easily Oct 24, 2009
You can find retail, clothing and travel discount codes giving you great deals on that fashion designer drawing set you have planned for your daughter, or the HDTV you want to get your husband. Also, share the great coupon ideas you find at CouponShare with friends and family members. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Village Idiot: The desert of the real Oct 23, 2009
Chefs, fashion designers, entrepreneurs, models, cab drivers, has-been rock stars, travelers, bachelors, parents, dancers, singers, comedians, comediennes, businesspeople, mechanics, interior designers, hairdressers, BFFs, frenemies, fishermen, ice truck drivers, lumberjacks, millionaires, nannies, New Jersey housewives, mafia wives, bounty hunters, home builders, untalented performers and the police all have their own reality shows, but what about you. Is there a reality show for what you do. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Chinese checkers Oct 23, 2009
Earlier this year, two looted items from the Old Summer Palace surfaced at the auction of the estate of the French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, and a Chinese collector put in the highest bid. Dramatically, however, he later refused to pay, which then brought to the fore the argument about the legality of the provenance of such items. (India Times)
Meditations on splitting wood Oct 22, 2009
The point is, while I find myself awash in all manner of neoprene, bergelene, capilene, and polypropylene - the SE AK Petro-Chemical Collection, a fashion designer might call it - I'm down to the dregs of my wood stash, and it's not even Halloween yet. We're looking at seven more months of winter, at least. (Juneau Empire)
Bitch and Famous Oct 22, 2009
KP had her own Antipodean legal wrangle just this past July, when she sued Aussie fashion designer Katie Perry for rights to trademark Katy Perry. But Katy cancelled the lawsuit just an hour before their allotted court time. (iAfrica.com)
Rihanna Releases New Single Oct 21, 2009
Barbadian singer Rihanna, seen, before the presentation of Chanel's spring summer 2010 ready-to-wear fashion collection by German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009, in Paris. (AP). (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Galliano gives Dior's Bar jacket a film noir twist Oct 21, 2009
A model presents a creation by British fashion designer John Galliano for Dior's Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2010 fashion collection, presented in Paris Friday Oct. 2, 2009. AP Photo. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
How to avoid work-at-home scams Oct 20, 2009
Soon realizing she was dissatisfied with working for "the man," she moved to a job as marketing director at a magazine launched by the son of the fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Soon discovering she wasn't content to work for "the man's son," Johnson struck out on her own with an idea: Launch a company that puts on career fairs for women. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Paul and Chris Weitz find a blood bond Oct 20, 2009
Their father, men's fashion designer , wrote several books before he died in 2002, and growing up in New York, the brothers were constantly surrounded by luminaries of all stripes, friends of John and his third wife, actress Susan Kohner. "We grew up around a lot of eccentric actors and directors with thick accents," Chris said. (FOX59, IN)
The Sartorialist: Real-fashion photo-blog book Oct 19, 2009
The 41-year-old father of two from Indiana, who wanted to be a famous fashion designer like Giorgio Armani, instead became a photographer. His photos are momentary portraits of people walking down the street, accompanied by a brief essay on what he found compelling - a pair of shoes, the color of a scarf, the offhand way the shapes in the clothing counterbalance each other. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chic Herrera models 'attainable' perfection Oct 18, 2009
When she received the Council of Fashion Designers of America lifetime achievement award last year, her friend Calvin Klein recalled a European vacation he took with Ms. Herrera and her husband, Ronaldo. No matter what they were doing, he said, she was always the best-dressed person in the room -- and she has always run with a stylish crowd. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Los Angeles Fashion Week Offers Standing Ovations for Jackie Christie's Designer Fashion Line at Fashion Minga Show Oct 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion designer Jackie Christie shared her wildly successful and well received fashion line with Los Angeles Friday night, during the closing celebrations of Los Angeles Fashion Week at the Fashion Minga show ... Jackie's renowned beauty would eventually take her into the world of modeling where she cultivated and is known for her signature cat walk and is now a sought after fashion designer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For Sela Ward, taking risks no act Oct 18, 2009
"Ward moved to Los Angeles in 1983. Within two weeks, she landed a minor role in The Man Who Loved Women, starring Burt Reynolds. She appeared in 22 episodes of the CBS series Emerald Point N.A.S. in 1983-84."That's when I really began studying acting seriously," she says. "I had to because I was competing against people with resumes a mile long."In 1991, she was awarded the starring role of Teddy Reed, a recovering alcoholic and fashion designer, on the ABC series, Sisters. Three years into the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kind of blue Oct 18, 2009
There, she visited the dramatic Majorelle Garden, which was designed by the painter Jacques Majorelle in 1924 and revived by fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent and his partner, Pierre Berge, in 1980. She brought back a photo book to show Feehan, requesting that he revamp her patio in the image of Majorelle, complete with striking cobalt-blue accents, verdant foliage, and a fountain. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment Oct 18, 2009
Ukrainian Fashion Week 2009Kiev: A model displays an outfit from ready-to-wear collection by Georgian fashion designer Avtandil at the Ukrainian Fashion Week 2009. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Poor quality uniforms don't wash with nurses Oct 18, 2009
" A spokesman for NSW Health said it was working with the contractor and area health services to resolve the problems. The Sydney fashion designer Alex Perry said even though the uniforms presented a corporate front for hospitals, the most important factor had to be their functionality. "They look like they work for the rail authority," he said. "It doesn't identify them as nursing staff who would be doing the rounds or turning beds. It doesn't look like they would have much movement or comfort... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Avon Forges Partnership With Multi-Platinum Artist Fergie Oct 17, 2009
Avon is tapping the multi-talented singer, songwriter, fashion designer and actress to collaborate on a fragrance that embodies her unique character and appeal. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Designing design careers in a recession Oct 17, 2009
During an economic downturn, fashion designers and interior designers can refocus on sustainable goods that are easier on the wallet. Such an approach would be in synch with Americans' overall reevaluation of their spending habits and lifestyles and their renewed attention to eco-friendly and sustainable buildings and products. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Dutch MP Wilders enters Britain on free-speech ruling Oct 17, 2009
Dutch MP Geert Wilders, who made a controversial film about Islam, won his appeal against a British ban imposed to stop him from spreading hatred and violent messages. from the October 16, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Mondavi offers sneak preview of new face mask, mini facials Oct 17, 2009
Honolulu fashion designer Linda Iki has added Asian-inspired accents to her hand-loomed knit classics. A favorite with sophisticated Island women, especially those who love to travel, Iki has been exploring the use of bamboo yarns for her pants and skirts to provide a soft, luxurious hand. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wilhelmina Represents Acclaimed Artist Fergie in Partnership With Avon Products Oct 17, 2009
Avon is tapping the multi-talented singer, songwriter, fashion designer and actress to collaborate on a fragrance that embodies her unique character and appeal. "I'm so excited to partner with Avon to develop my first-ever fragrance," Fergie commented. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)