Dubai's Global Fashion Ranking Set To Rise In 2010 - Esmod

Dubai is expected to rise further in the 2010 ‘top fashion cities of the world’ ranking after climbing up 13 positions from 24th in 2007 to 11th currently, according to the French Fashion University Esmod (FFUE) in Dubai, the regional arm of the renowned Esmod International Fashion University Group. 

Trends in the local fashion scene point towards a further rise in the rankings, which are compiled by Global Language Monitor and set to be released in July this year.

Dubai is the only city in the Arab World to enter the list of the top 30 global fashion cities and the second only to Hong Kong in Asia, according to the report. Esmod Dubai pointed that Arabian styles are already influencing European street fashion while celebrity designers such as Christian Lacroix have been incorporating Arab-inspired ensembles into their wardrobe. The University will be sending its students, many of them Emiratis, on a trip to Tokyo, Japan from March 23 to 31, 2010 to expose them to the Japanese fashion scene in order to widen their fashion knowledge and broaden the scope and appeal of Arab fashion.

“Tokyo is well-known for its creative fashion and haute couture. Our students can learn a lot from the city’s designers on how to harmonize colors and innovatively match clothing.Like Dubai,Tokyo also enjoys applying traditional designs to contemporary fashion,” said Tamara Hostal, Director and Founder, French Fashion University Esmod Dubai. “Our visit to Japan will reinforce our mission that our students should continue to explore all kinds of fashion styles and techniques in order to enhance their creativity and broaden their range.

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1,010 Collections, 22 Fashion Shows at Cpd to Present Exciting Fashion

Cpd International Trade Fair for Womenswear & Accessories is perfectly geared up to its international audience. From 7 to 9 February 2010 cpd at the Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre will be presenting 1,010 collections including a variety of new brands with the latest looks for the 2010/11 Autumn/Winter season. This means that despite difficult economic conditions cpd is on a par with last year's event and is slightly up on the July event.

Sensual concepts determine the design making the cooler season of the year even more exciting than summer. Trends hover between global and regional, on a time line between the past and the future, caught in the balance between reality and imagination, in a calculation between the rational and the emotional and in the polarisation between the standard and the avantgarde.Very much true to the motto "opposites attract" the Autumn/Winter 2010 fashion trends look to extremes. And that's exactly where cpd comes in.

Attention centres on continuing the relaunch started in July 2009 with enhanced concepts in the individual segments. All areas of the fair were reworked for the forthcoming event. This means cpd will be presenting itself in entirely evolved, contemporary new design. Newly created style universes like Luxury Women's Wear, Maternity and Big is BeautifuI, as well as Concept 11, Gallery and Decorate, that will form the fashion tendencies throughout Womensworld.

The cooperation area Italian Suite (with Ente Moda Italia EMI and Honegger) was also further extended and has now more than doubled in terms of exhibitor numbers. Further top fashion brands are to find a new home over the coming seasons. Furthermore, thanks to rapid links in the city Dusseldorf offers national and European clothing retailers a concept that is perfectly adapted to their needs and thus a real platform for effective business.

"cpd will show its visitors that we now changed our look," explained Igedo Managing Director Philipp' Kronen at the kick-off press conference held at the Dusseldorf InterContinental.

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Giorgio Armani creates Grammy look for Lady Gaga

Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with the artist Lady Gaga, who Sunday, January 31st, walked her very first red carpet at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Throughout the evening, Lady Gaga, winner of two Grammy Awards, dressed exclusively in Giorgio Armani Privé.

Giorgio Armani created a variety of special pieces for Lady Gaga for both the evening's ceremony and for her special live stage performance.

Giorgio Armani says, "We hear Lady Gaga's music everywhere we go. It is like a soundtrack of our times. In addition to her formidable songwriting skills, she is a modern fashion phenomenon."

Sharing Mr. Armani's enthusiasm, Lady Gaga adds, "I am honored to be wearing Armani this evening. The series of pieces Mr. Armani created for me are truly iconic; they represent not only beautiful fashion, but my spirit and essence as an artist. Mr. Armani is a fashion legend, and tonight would not have been the same without his touch, and his wonderful team."

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Beyoncé Heat embodies Beyoncé's unique appeal

Hailed as the Renaissance woman of the decade, Beyoncé has already conquered music, film and fashion and now brings her one-of-a-kind style, spirit and confidence to her first-ever fragrance. A captivating scent that exudes passion and unleashes a spirited fire within, Beyoncé Heat embodies the trendsetting vision and effortless chic of pop culture's most emulated icon.

On February 2nd, New Yorkers will catch the fever as Beyoncé turns up the heat in Union Square. To celebrate the launch of her debut fragrance, Beyoncé Heat, the visionary artist is illuminating the central destination with fiery red light and smoky fog, infusing the winter landscape with a steamy, sexy aura that embodies Beyoncé's unique appeal.

The unprecedented, spectacular display will vividly capture the spirit of Beyoncé Heat, creating a dramatic play of light that promises to turn heads and pique curiosity. The radiant spotlights transforming Union Square will serve as a luminous backdrop to the Beyoncé Heat launch party, where luminaries from the worlds of music, film, and media will gather to toast Beyoncé's latest venture.

Feminine and irresistible, the floral, fruity, woody scent features rare, sensual flowers. Beyoncé Heat opens with a radiant floral bouquet of magnolia, neroli and red vanilla orchid balanced with a kiss of luscious blush peach.

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Zellers offers The Creativity Collection by Paris Hilton

The Creativity Collection by Paris Hilton is now available at Zellers across Canada! The whole line was created and designed for teens and young adults. The line consists of scrapbooking accessories, albums and embellishments for the consumer to personalize their memories, objects and fashion accessories.

"I am so excited to be working with Wooky Entertainment to launch Paris Hilton, the Creativity Collection in Canada," explained Paris Hilton. "These fashion kits reinforce creativity and individual style. I hope my collection will inspire young women and give them a greater sense of accomplishment and self confidence."

Paris Hilton is doing a monthly blog on scrapbooking.com. In December, Paris is showing us a gift box she made for her sister Nicky for Christmas with the scrapbooking layout concept. "The gift box is a fun and easy way for everyone to add a personal touch to a gift. It's easy and so appreciated." In January, Paris will share with her fans and other scrappers the importance of high self-esteem.

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Bridal Fashion Jewellery Authentic and Fine

As the wedding fashion jewellery breadth and intention flood the advertise, the buyer regularly finds that making a select is getting to be a tough errand. However, effective with a few plain instructions does go a long way in ensuring that you gather out the right wedding fashion jewellery.

Budget – It will help tremendously to work within a plan when you do set out to buy fashion jewellery for your wedding. Most fashion jewellery food have very posh gear along with worse priced jumble too. Indeed looking for the pieces that accident within your array will help make a better abundance. Looking at the high end stuff will cause you disappointed in the ones that you can actually offer to buy. So forever set out the finances and look for fashion jewellery in that extend.

Match – Indeed it is very important to attain the fashion jewellery with the outfit that you expect to carry it with. So in dispute, it is a sallow gown from the Victorian era that you have selected, it will help to pick out a create that complements this dress. If your neckline is low, go with superior spit pieces, however, if you have elected a dress which has a cruiser peninsula then it will work better to have larger earrings instead.

Far sighted – Wedding fashion jewellery is typically a pricey buy and, save you desire to be fixed with an embellish that you are never able to scuffing again, it is better to buy bridal fashion jewellery that can be damaged with other garments too. When export for your trousseau it will help to buy different types of designs, to have a larger brand in your collection slightly than sticking to one particular manner.

Investment – In most bags wedding fashion jewellery stays in the family for generations and that is the reason one must forever work with a receipt when making the purchase from fashion jewellery supplies. Maintain a sandpaper where you keep these gate safely. It is also a good idea to have another jeweller ensure the authenticity of the jumble that you have bought, to be loyal that you have not been cheated.

Indeed the fashion jewellery commerce has come a packed enclose and the designers are no longer delivering mundane and run of the crush patterns. This is one of the major reasons as to why women nowadays are having a great time retail their wedding fashion jewellery, since have the plus of selection up delicate pieces that do not price them the earth.

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Alfred Angelo To Dress Melissa Rycroft For Wedding

Melissa Rycroft will walk down the aisle to wed Tye Strickland in an Alfred Angelo bridal gown. Melissa chose her wedding gown from the Alfred Angelo collection. Melissa selected her gown at the Alfred Angelo store in Frisco, TX and said of her bridal gown, “It was love at first sight. It was the first dress I saw and tried on, and I just knew. I love it!”

Rycroft burst onto the scene when she joined the cast of the thirteenth season of ABC’s The Bachelor. Following The Bachelor, Melissa danced her way into America’s hearts on the eighth season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, where she finished third. Since the Summer of 2009, she has been a special correspondent for Good Morning America. On the October 22, 2009 bridal episode “Walking down the Aisle at Bridal Fashion Week”, Melissa revealed to the nation that she chose Alfred Angelo for her wedding, and talked with designer Michael Shettel about the latest bridal trends during New York’s Couture Bridal Fashion Week.

Says designer Michael Shettel, “Melissa’s a beautiful woman, inside and out. She has a fabulous personality, and I am thrilled to work with her for her very special day. She is going to be a beautiful Alfred Angelo bride. I wish she and Tye all the best, and a life of happiness.”

Rycroft’s wedding party will also be dressed in gowns from the Alfred Angelo bridesmaid, special occasion and flower girl collections. 

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Ana Ivanovic unveils new adilibria dress for Aussie Open

Ana Ivanovic will make a much welcomed comeback to the tennis tour in January 2010 in a fresh new adlibria Tennis look. The 22-year-old Serbian will step on the southern hemisphere courts in a core yellow, dropped waist dress that has been 18 months in the making.

Ana’s feedback was instrumental in the finished design of this fusion piece with the request for a deeper neckline, close body fit, dropped waist and side pleats skirt detail all fulfilled by the adidas Tennis design team.

The former French Open Champion says, “I love the new dress for SS10. The colours are really bright and refreshing and the skirt pleats add a cute feminine touch. It feels very comfortable and I’m looking forward to wearing it in Australia.”

The adilibria dress is accompanied by a separate bra top and boy short in black to match the dress trimming, while Ana will also sport her trademark adidas visor during her day matches.

Ana’s dress in SS10 is made from 100% recycled PES (polyester) and is part of the adidas sustainable Better Place range making it a must-have piece for all eco-friendly tennis players worldwide. ClimaCool moisture management technology is included in the upper back and neck area to keep Ana’s body at its optimum playing temperature no matter how the sun gets down under.

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CIFW announces the names of the elite designers participating

Celebrating the high spirits of fashion, Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) announced the array of swashbuckling designers who will be participating in the upcoming weeklong event in Chennai. Through this internationally renowned pageant, the city will witness a spectacular gathering of 60 fashion models from 10 countries, 1500 outfits, 30 fashion shows @ Hotel Le Royal Meridien between 14th and 20th December ’09.

The event will continuously promote, support and nurture an extraordinary list of designers who have shown on India’s catwalks and made a mark in the industry. Chennai International Fashion Week will also play an instrumental role in encouraging new designers over the years, all of whom have formed the DNA of the fashion & style industry.

Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) will also experience heavy weights of celebrated fashion designers like: Pria Kataaria Puri, Vikram Phadnis, Shane & Falguni Peacock, Neeta Lulla, Sidney Sladen, Sanchita, Aslam Khan, Jason & Anshu, Rahul & Gunjan and SatyaPaul.

Super models will sashay the runway in vibrant hues magnificently crafted and designed by the industry experts exclusively for Chennai International Fashion Event. Each designer will present to the crowd their labels wherein some will emphasize on woven silks, some on glittering brocades, and some on Lycra to gel well with the international platform laid.

The fashion week will concentrate on the current and upcoming season and the designers feel the need of such fashion weeks that showcases current trends and not just ape the west!

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Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2010, Part 2

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.


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Brandix exclusive apparel designs on the catwalk

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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Colleen Atwood collaborates with Swarovski on NINE

Academy Award winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, collaborates with Swarovski on NINE to create a show stopping spectacle that sparkles throughout. Over 1 million CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements are used to embellish the costumes of the all star cast.

Rob Marshall, Oscar nominated director of Chicago, presents NINE, a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, a young American fashion journalist, the whore from his youth and his mother. The original 1982 Broadway production of “NINE,” nominated for twelve Tony Awards and winning five, including Best Musical, was directed by Tommy Tune, choreographed by Thommie Walsh, starred Raúl Juliá with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit. The 2003 Broadway revival of “NINE” received eight Tony Award nominations and won two, including Best Revival of a Musical.

Nadja Swarovski, Vice President of International Communication says, “Swarovski is thrilled to have collaborated with Colleen Atwood on the show stopping costumes of NINE. It is an honour for the outstanding cast to be embellished with our crystal and Colleen’s artistry as a costume designer is perfectly showcased in these sparkling creations.”

Crystal adorns thirty-six costumes including a crystal mesh dress worn by Kate Hudson, a basque worn by Penélope Cruz, an evening dress worn by Nicole Kidman and twenty-five showgirl outfits in the Folies Bergeres number. The dazzling costumes feature 9 different crystal applications in 31 styles and 22 various colours. 

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Tan Through Fabric Bikini : Achieve Bronzed Look

Embarrassing tan-lines are a thing of the past thanks to a brand new tan-through fabric developed by UK designer Kiniki.com.

The fabric, which looks and feels like any other swimwear material has been used to create a whole new line of stylish men’s and women’s swimwear for summer 09.

Ranging from revealing men’s tangas to more demure ladies’ swimsuits, Kiniki.com’s latest line offers sun worshippers the perfect means to achieve an all-over bronzed look.

“It’s a double celebration for us right now,” says John Walker, founder of Kiniki.com. “Not only have we secured a worldwide patent on our tan-through fabric, but we’ve now officially launched into the womenswear market.”

Established in 1976, the company has grown from a backroom business for mail order men’s underwear into a British manufacturing success story, sending tangas to Tonga and briefs to Brazil, and averaging around 1 million sales a year.



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Refreshingly stylish and classy collection from Wills Lifestyle

Wills Lifestyle presents refreshingly stylish and classy evening wear for the party season for those who enjoy partying and being in the spotlight.

Women's collection includes classically styled black dresses for Women. Perfect for a svelte retro '80's look, the bubble dress is especially flattering. The dress in satin from Wills Lifestyle Clublife range in turn gives off a charming vintage vibe. The balloon sleeve dress is in keeping with this season's voluminous styles and exudes subtle elegance.

Wills Signature line of exclusive designer wear too has irresistible options with exquisite pieces like the elegant warp around black dress with meticulous embroidery by Anamika Khanna or the rich jacquard dress by ace designer Ashish Soni.

Wills Lifestyle men's collection comprises styles crafted in the sinful colors of the dark & metallics with a stunning interplay of jacquards and prints. The sharp crisp look creates fascinating desire. The slim fits for men make for the smartest drapes. Vibrance in the palette of colors add flair to your style.

Attention to exquisite style detailing makes each piece from the collection unique. Sleek slit cuffs and chic satin trimmings are just some of the highlights that set the collection apart. Trousers crafted from finest uncut corduroy or flocked velvet capture the exuberance of the party spirit. The accent is on usage of mischievous colors of the dark with a large focus on ultra marine, red, purple and green.




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Sona Swiss Offers Glittering Jewellery Collection For Christmas

Christmas season is just around the corner and everybody wants to cherish this moment by sharing goodies to their loved ones. To make the moment memorable and create eternal memories, Sona Swiss offers ‘CHRISTMAS’ COLLECTION the glitter of unconventional beauty of 24k gold foil products specially designed and created for the XMAS & NEW YEAR.

Sona Swiss has introduced whole new range of 24k gold flower hair accessories, 24k gold flakes pendants, 24K gold frames on Jesus & 24k rose flower. Sona Swiss also has a wide range of 24k gold flower collection, which includes 24k gold rose, 24k gold carnation, 24k flower bouquet for a stunning centrepiece.

Sona Swiss products are handcrafted & have been specially created using traditional goldsmith's skill combined with the latest patented 3D Art Technology. All Sona Swiss products are made of pure 24-carat Gold leaf with a purity of 999.9 in thousand.




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Dani Kates Unveils Designer Sexy Line Of Swimwear

Dani Kates Corp., New York based design company announces the launch of its KanDi Swim by Dani Kates 2009 Collection.

KanDi Swim by Dani Kates is a sophisticated and sexy line of swimwear.

This collection continues it’s tradition of stylish designs with attention to detail. Dani Kates, the company’s designer, states, “The KanDi Swim by Dani Kates’ 2009 Collection allows women to feel sexy, confident, and flirty.”

This collection features five groups that are inspired by women’s guilty pleasure, dessert. The swimwear features high-quality European fabrics and adds a unique twist to familiar design elements such as stripes, and color-blocking.

This fashion forward label was founded by New York based designer, Dani Kates, whose artistic training at Cornell University, followed by a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design is evident in the unique merging of retro silhouettes with edgy color blocking and flirty ruffles.

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Dani Kates Corp. is a unique, high-end and fashion forward design company. Its KanDi Swim by Dani Kates line of swimwear offers women a refreshing selection of sophisticated and playful pieces. The Parsons School of Design alumna and New York native, incorporates her passion for indulgence into each collection, while never losing sight of what women want-fashionable swimwear that fits.

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UK : 'Party Chick' Camilla Al Fayed's Rebirth As Fashion Show Presenter

Camilla Al Fayed, the daughter of the Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed, was reborn as a TV presenter, when she presented fashion news on Lorraine Kelly's show.

Ms Fayed who was recently hailed as one of the season's foremost "Party Chicks" by a fashion editor will put her in-depth knowledge of Christian Louboutin footwear to good use when she reports from the forthcoming New York and Paris fashion shows for GMTV.

In her new role, the journalist-turned-TV presenter aims at mixing high street and high fashion in such a way wonderful fashion that GMTV viewers can get a sneak peek of what's hot for next summer.

For the 21 year old girl, who has grown up with Lorraine Kelly, it is such a great honour to be asked to report from the New York and Paris fashion shows for her programme.

For the unknown, Ms Fayed is the half-sister of Dodi Al Fayed, who died in a car crash with Diana, Princess of Wales.

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