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Retailers Shop For Your Spring

laureni — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:53:07 +0000

“As retailers pulled out their notepads to place orders on spring fashions featured on the runways in New York in recent days, they prepared to make a bet on new styles that they hope will nudge shoppers to start buying clothes again.”

Fashion in a Faltering Economy

Compromise

laureni — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:50:30 +0000

“London Fashion Week staved off a tight squeeze between rival shows in New York and Milan next season in a compromise deal with fashion councils in New York, Milan and Paris, the British Fashion Council said on Tuesday.”

Fashion capitals hammer out schedule compromise

Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring Show

laureni — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:51:44 +0000

“All the people, paparazzi and security buzzing around Sunday’s Diane von Furstenberg fashion show made the Bryant Park tents feel like a sold-out concert. Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, Venus Williams and Eva Longoria were among the celebrities to turn out to see what von Furstenberg, clearly an industry superstar, has planned for next season.”

Diane von Furstenberg: A Fashion Week rock star

Spring 2009 Colours

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:22:00 +0000

“CARLSTADT, N.J., Sep 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today released the PANTONE(R) Fashion Color Report Spring 2009″

Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report Spring 2009

Fashion Loves A Comeback: Kai Kuhne

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:19:03 +0000

“A YEAR ago, Kai Kühne could not have interested a serious fashion editor in hearing about his umpteenth comeback even if he walked up and slapped her in the face, attempted to set her on fire or pounded down a door.”

Can Fashion Forgive His Past?

What Are The Ramifications of A Later Fashion Week? Well, A Lot

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:16:03 +0000

“As the rings around any self-respecting fashionista’s calendar should show, the only catwalk collections that matter on Planet Fashion are those unveiled during the international circuit of the Big Four, London, Paris, New York and Milan.”

Stilettos out as New York threatens London's place in fashion calendar

A Meeting of The Trans-Atlantic Fashion People

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:06:50 +0000

“Leading figures from the fashion world have been called to an emergency summit in London next week to try to resolve a clash between fashion capitals on either side of the Atlantic.”

Talks planned to rescue UK fashion week

BCBG, Rag and Bone, Perry Ellis, Julie Haus, etc.

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:03:28 +0000

“The glamorous set had a message for economic worrywarts as New York Fashion Week kicked off Friday: Chill out. A loose, beachy vibe infused the first collections for spring 2009, drawing inspiration from fantasies of far-off places. Tropical prints combined with an easy slouch to evoke less stressful times.”

New York Fashion Week starts with a message: Relax

A Look At Andy and Debb and Charlotte Ronson

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:59:38 +0000

“There are more and more continuing trends showing up on the runways here at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan – with just some of those appearing today including micro pleats, dresses, sequins, draping, cropped pants and jackets, bubble hems, gray, draping, patent leather and gladiator-inspired shoes.”

Cupcakes and more at New York Fashion Week

Early Trends From Fashion Week

laureni — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:56:48 +0000

“The looks of the London youth movment in the years when mod morphed into punk dominated runways Saturday in the second day of spring previews. Short skirts and tight pants kept the skinny profile fresh, paired with — what else? — edgy black.”

London calling at New York Fashion Week

The Designers Doing New Things For Spring

laureni — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:55 +0000

“As the New York Spring 2009 fashion shows kick off Friday, several designers are hoping that daring styles will appeal to retailers in search of pieces that stand out as special in today’s sour economy. With apparel sales still soft, retailers are shying away from basic looks and searching for items that may spark an impulse purchase.”

Spring 2009 Fashion Week: Designers Hope Novelty Will Spark Sales

Examining The Glossy Images

laureni — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:30:56 +0000

“September is the month when fashion houses go for the hard sell. But what makes a successful advertisement? Penny Martin reveals the industry’s secrets”

Behind the lens: How fashion's glossiest images come to life

Which Editor To Suck Up To The Most

laureni — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:25:55 +0000

“Anna Wintour, for two decades the editrix behind Vogue, is known for helping fledgling talent become fashion stars …”


Most Powerful U.S. Fashion Magazine Editors

Before The Show: Narciso Rodriguez’s Spring Collection

laureni — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:22:27 +0000

“Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez’s spring 2009 collection will be “full of joy,” based on an “anti-stress” formula that aims to inspire feelings of optimism amid economic crises and war.”

Rodriguez to present 'anti-stress' collection at New York Fashion Week

Another Way To Get More Behind The Tents Info

laureni — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:19:46 +0000

“This week, fashion aficionados everywhere can see all the action at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as it happens at Insidethetents.com — the premier destination for new media coverage of Fashion Week.”

InsideTheTents.com Redefines Fashion Week Media Coverage

Model Trading Cards

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:16:54 +0000

“About three weeks before fashion week starts, the offices of casting directors, stylists and designers are flooded with show packages containing cards of models that agencies want to promote for the bi-annual runway shows. Model cards are meant to provide basic stats on available models for hire: A typical card features photos of a model, his or her measurements and contact information.”

Marketing Model:For Some Agencies its in the Cards

Wall Street Journal Introducing Style

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:14:01 +0000

“The Wall Street Journal showcased its latest attempt to broaden its appeal beyond the business reader on Wednesday — introducing a new, glossy weekend magazine devoted to high fashion, preppy sports and luxury travel.”

Wall Street Journal: A must read for fashion, art?

More The Price of Showing in the Tents

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:11:14 +0000

“Up-and-coming designers consider a splashy runway show an investment in the future, with a price tag easily topping US$100,000. To get to the catwalk, many are using volunteer models, staging shows outside the Bryant Park tents or soliciting unconventional sponsors, like faucet makers.”

In a tough economy, designers become slaves to NY Fashion Week

LA Fashion Week Alternative

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:48:14 +0000

” Leanna Lewis, an organizer from the now-defunct BOXeight fashion shows, is producing Downtown L.A. Fashion Week, a four-day event that’s reportedly luring a few designers away from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, the main event of L.A. Fashion Week”

L.A. Fashion Week heats up with a new set of shows

News for Knitters

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:31:01 +0000

“Combine the current vogue for vintage with the craze for knitting and what do you get? A public hungry for old-fashioned patterns they can make at home. Eithne Farry reviews a new book that translates old designs for modern knitters, and, you can download five of the book’s elegant patterns”

 Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters: five free patterns to download

Interview With Ledgendary Photographer Demarchelier

laureni — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:16:52 +0000

“On the eve of a new exhibition, Diana’s favourite photographer Patrick Demarchelier reveals what he really thinks about his subjects. Celia Walden reports”

 Patrick Demarchelier: 'I don't like exhibitionist
     women...'

Textile Grads To Watch

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:30:30 +0000

“They might not be household names quite yet, but Glasgow School of Art’s textile graduates are already making designs on the fashion industry.”

Art school’s magnificent seven prepare for catwalk to stardom

New Designers: The Tents and Other Options For Fashion Week

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:27:52 +0000

“Models: $11,000. Runway photographer: $1,000. Music: $2,000. And that’s the budget just for an emerging designer. Imagine the expenses an established designer accrues when putting on a show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, starting Friday.”


How Emerging Designers Stand Out

Build-Up To Fashion Week

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:24:36 +0000

“New York Fashion Week gets bigger each season as more organizations feed off the intense media spotlight to showcase their style events before a global audience.”

Ante is raised for Fashion Week in New York

Tokyo Fashion Week: Homegrown Talent

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:21:31 +0000

“Tokyo kicks off a week long fashion extravaganza with the spotlight on home-grown, up-and-coming designers. Let’s look in on Tokyo Fashion Week.”

Tokyo stirs chic in fashion week

Getting Ready For Fashion Week, Sketchpad in Hand

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:19:29 +0000

“The usual heels, but knock off the complaining”

Prepping for Fashion Week 2008

The Numbers Behind The Jill Sander Deal

laureni — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:14:41 +0000

” Change Capital Partners LLP, the private-equity firm selling Jil Sander AG, will reap more than three times its original investment in the fashion brand, according to two people with knowledge of the transaction.”

Change Capital Triples Investment on Jil Sander Fashion Label

A Peek At Japan Fashion Week

laureni — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:29:12 +0000

“Japan Fashion Week’s Spring 2009 season of collections commences on Sept. 1, but for those New York residents unable to make the journey to Tokyo, Japan Fashion Week (JFW) organized a showcase of some of Japan’s most promising emerging designers”

A Taste of Japan Fashion Week in New York

Asics On The Rise

laureni — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:18:30 +0000

“There’s no stopping Asics America, best known for its running footwear and apparel under the Asics and Onitsuka Tiger brand names, these days. The company, which saw its sales almost double to $429 million from 2004 to 2007″

NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR ASICS AMERICA

Changing Jobs In The Publishing World

laureni — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:04:14 +0000

New publishing types galore!