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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
OK, Mr. Lifshitz: Why Must Models Be So Skinny? Oct 16, 2009
Why do models have to be so skinny. Friday, October 16, 2009. (Slate)
Sallu's moms Helen,Salma bond Oct 15, 2009
Among the Bollywood stars cheering in the audience were choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan, Bollywood actors Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Amisha Patel, Amrita Arora, Twinkle Khanna, Malaika Arora Khan, fashion designer Manish Malhotra, filmmaker Boney Kapoor with his wife Sridevi and two daughters, and cricketer Yuvraj Singh. The clothes were designed by Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna, Ashish Soni, Gavin Miguel and Rocky S, among others. (India Times, India)
Economic crises cause spike in world hunger: UN Oct 15, 2009
On Friday, five new goodwill ambassadors will be named: US Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis, French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, French football star Patrick Vieira and singer-songwriters Anggun and Fanny Lu of France and Columbia respectively. The FAO is to host a World Summit for Food Security November 16-18 in Rome, with Pope Benedict XVI attending the opening session. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Mercury art works officially debuts at hotel Oct 15, 2009
" Turner also is excited about the work by Wendy Hanson, new to Mercury's roster. Hanson grew up in Athens, and has for several years been working in New York as a fashion designer, and before that worked for Vivienne Westwood in London. The installation at Mercury is a collection of 300 origami butterflies made from fabric scraps from different design houses, including Tibi and Marchesa among others. "We jumped at the chance to show this. It's just incredible," Turner says. For the opening of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Betsey Johnson receives Medal of Honor Oct 15, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- American prominent fashion designer Betsey Johnson was awarded Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement by the National Arts Club. She also attended a celebration for her held at the club in New York Tuesday, according to media reports Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jane Flemming: Twins at 43 Oct 15, 2009
Collette Dinnigan is one of Australias most successful fashion designers. Collette took the time to chat with Essential Baby about how motherhood has taught her to slow down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Britain's Brown considers 500 more soldiers in Afghanistan Oct 15, 2009
British soldiers walk inside Camp Leatherneck, in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan on Oct. 8. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the UK will add the troops if the British military properly equips them, the Afghan army recruits more soldiers, and other NATO countries 'bear their fair share. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Could an Israeli air strike stop Iran's nuclear program? Oct 14, 2009
Could an Israeli air strike stop Iran's nuclear program. An Israeli F-16 takes off from Ramon Air Base in southern Israel. (Christian Science Monitor)
Lifetime Digital Launches 'All the Looks' -- The Premier Online Destination For Celebrity Fashion and Hair Photos Oct 13, 2009
Regular guest experts -- including celebrities, fashion designers and Hollywood fashion and beauty stylists -- will create their own personalized lookbooks for the site. Famed fashion designers such as Anna Sui, Tracy Reese, Pamella Roland and David Meister, as well as beauty stylists including Garren, Ted Gibson, Pat McGrath and Sally Hershberger, will be among the first to lend their expert voices to All the Looks and weigh in on celebrity images, style trends and beauty. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cameron's got a gun Oct 13, 2009
Apfel, who s appeared on Vanity Fair s international best-dressed list, has inspired influential fashion designers from Jason Wu to Ralph Rucci. (Her window designs will be on display for two weeks, and be replicated at Nordstrom Natick Collection and Nordstrom Burlington. (Boston Globe)
America's #1 Retailer Wal-Mart of Central Georgia, Jean Rah Fya Records & the Boys & Girls Club of Central Georgia Present Recording Artist Bobby Tinsley and 'CHANI' in 'THE TRUTH THINK ABOUT IT!' Concert Series Oct 13, 2009
About Jean Rah Fya Records: Established in Dec 2007, the label owned by NBA Star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie a successful Model/ fashion designer and bestselling author. Jean Rah Fya Records is the home to some of the hottest young talent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Demi versus Perez? See Twitter Oct 13, 2009
Courtney Love got into hot water earlier this year after she tweeted nasty comments about a fashion designer who then sued her. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had to pay $25,000 to the NBA after he questioned a referee's call on Twitter in March. (FOX59, IN)
Free-For-All: The New Business Model Oct 12, 2009
Free For All, Profit For Some - CBS Sunday Morning - CBS News. Free For All, Profit For Some. (CBS News)
Camel Racing: Wusses Need Not Apply Oct 12, 2009
Bill Geist Travels to Nevada to Meet Jockeys Tempting Fate and Hooves in Dromedary Competition. The International Camel Stakes in Virginia City, Nevada. (CBS News)
Indie designers try to lift profile Oct 12, 2009
The majority of the business is the classes, which Ikeler said are breeding a new generation of fashion designers in Milwaukee. About 800 people have taken classes from Ikeler over the past seven years. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
George Jones: Still Doin' Time Oct 12, 2009
NASHVILLE, Oct. 11, 2009. A Star for Half a Century, the Country Music Legend Talks to Bob Schieffer About His Long Road Traveled. (CBS News)
Breast cancer awareness uses sex to sell message Oct 12, 2009
Julia Fikse, a bubbly 37-year-old, started her cheekily named T-shirt business Save the Ta-tas in 2004 after years of working as a fashion designer at Levi's, Gymboree and Adidas. Her Southern California company now has 12 full-time employees producing T-shirts that proclaim "caught you lookin' at my ta-tas" and "I love my big ta-tas." Five percent of every sale goes to breast cancer research and awareness. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Singapore JewelFest celebrates revival of love Oct 11, 2009
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Frank: Gay Rights March a "Waste of Time" Oct 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2009. Gay Congressman Says Activists Should Focus on Lobbying Elected Officials Rather Than Demonstrating. (CBS News)
* Times are getting tougher for those who tweet before they think Oct 11, 2009
Courtney Love was sued by a fashion designer after she posted a series of inflammatory tweets, one calling the designer a liar and a thief. A landlord in Chicago sued a tenant for US$50,000 after she tweeted about her moldy apartment and Demi Moore slapped back at Perez Hilton over a revealing photograph of the actress daughter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Berlin offers real estate opportunities Oct 11, 2009
That was the discovery recently made by former San Francisco resident David Ramirez, a fashion designer who grew up in Portland, Ore. He and his partner, Christophe Charon, were living in Brussels last year and wanted to buy a place there. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
'Project Runway' Strutting Onto The Wii Oct 11, 2009
Players assume the role of an aspiring fashion designer, competing in a series of design challenges as well as outfitting models with the proper hair, makeup and accessories. Players can also hop on the Wii Balance Board and guide their model down the runway. (W-USA News, DC)
Playboy's Newest Cover Girl: Marge Simpson Oct 10, 2009
CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2009. Cartoon Matriarch Meant to Attract Younger Readers, Says Flanders (Playboy CEO). (CBS News)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
President's Surprise Selection for Creating a New Climate in International Politics Is Praised, Questioned, Dismissed. President Barack Obama speaking at Cairo University in June, in a speech in which he called on a stronger relationship, "based on mutual interest and mutual respect," between the U.S. and Muslims around the world: "There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, 'Be... (CBS News)
Click to read:Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" Oct 10, 2009
Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" - CBS News. WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2009. (CBS News)
Bridal couples look to Bollywood for wedding ideas Oct 10, 2009
Fashion designer Gunjan Nagpal said: "I think Bollywood has played quite a good role in that. People don't mind spending money these days. All they want is Karishma and Kareena's clothes and even if they cost 30,000 to 50,000 rupees (US 600 to US 1,000), they don't really care. It's just that they want that perfect look that Bollywood people have.". If money is not a problem, couples can even charter a helicopter to shower flower petals over the wedding venue. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Nobel Prize: Placing a Wager on Peace Oct 10, 2009
President Obama's Suprising Nobel Peace Prize Honor A Reflection of Optimism, Not Accomplishment. President Barack Obama speaks about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, O 00004000 ct. (CBS News)
DIFFA's Dining by Design now in Atlanta Oct 10, 2009
Behind the creations are some of the industry s biggest headliners, including interior designer Jamie Drake, this year s honorary chairperson for the Atlanta event; fine china designer Marc Blackwell; and fashion designer du jour Jason Wu, who created a tablescape for Elit by Stolichnaya. Drake, a longtime supporter and participant in Dining by Design, says this is no place to look for tame decorating ideas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Atari To Publish Project Runway Video Game On Wii(TM) Oct 10, 2009
The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer ... "The opportunity for Project Runway, the quintessential fashion brand and a pop culture phenomenon, is huge in the video game segment," said Wilson, "Consumers will have the opportunity to not only exercise their creativity as an up and coming fashion designer, but also enjoy the fun of walking the runway on the Wii balance board.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
White House Faces Pressure on Jobs Oct 10, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009. Washington Post: Despite Stimulus Successes, More Action Sought from Some Congressional Democrats. (CBS News -- US)
Fashion Angel Awards Set to Hit the Runway October 13 at Downtown LA Fashion Week Oct 10, 2009
The show, which opens the three day event, will be attended by the city's top fashion designers and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at and at the door. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
