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Latest Fashion ArticleHaute-Couture Collections Take Paris Fashion Show By Storm
By Andrew Regan
Paris fashion week is now over and the latest fashion sensations for the autumn/winter 2006/07 season have been released.
The usual stars of the haute couture collections, such as the John Galliano designs for Christian Dior, did not disappoint. The Dior show was themed around medieval armour and the Italian renaissance, with a touch of Blade Runner thrown in. Helmets encrusted with jewels, glass beads and crystals, with silver foil, bin liners and pennants used to evoke a modernised sense of knights jousting while the ladies of the court, wearing make up influenced by the paintings of Van Eyck and Botticelli, paraded along the cat walk. Armorial style was further enhanced by milliner Stephen Jones who was brought in to create replicas of medieval armour using copper and brass through to even less traditional materials such as latex, beads and feathers.
Kylie Minogue delighted onlookers by gracing the Chanel show catwalk following her recent cancer recuperation. Karl Lagerfeld�s creations did not disappoint either with fantastic modern styled tweed creations, combined with denim boots and jeweled heels, three-quarter length coats, jeweled fingerless gloves which flirtatiously left the models shoulders bare, and tantalizing touches of brocade.
This year men were well represented in the fashion stakes, following on from years of conservative styling. Collections of monochrome suits, surfer style inspired prints and cutting-edge sportswear abounded with unisex portfolios presented in characteristic style by Jean Paul Gaultier, with possible Dior future designer, Kris Van Assche, displaying interchangeable his and hers suits.
Paris fashion is however more eternal than simply the high profile shows. A quick flight to Paris or a trip through the channel tunnel and this style centre of Europe can be within the grasp of any Brit aspiring to a little bit of European chic.
Paris is a fashion Mecca. All year round the styles in Paris are constantly changing, leading the way in clothing trends across the globe, but it is amazing to see this flamboyant city truly come alive with the arrival of the stars and the week long bourgeois festival of fashion turns the spotlight on this region. All the major fashion houses have stores located within the city, with most situated in and around the Champs-Elys�es area on Avenue Montaigne or the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor�.
Armani, Chanel, Dior, Lacroix, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace and Kenzo are just a few of the big names for those with deep pockets, while many smaller boutiques and shopping centres provide more affordable fashions for anyone wanting fantastic styles without the fantastic price tags, and there is always the ready-to-wear shows coming up in October to look forward to.
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About the author:Andrew Regan is an online journalist who enjoys socialising at his local Edinburgh rugby club
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Paris is abuzz with preparation for Haute Couture Week which kicks off on Monday. As international press, editors and high brow couture clients prepare to enjoy the bi-annual extravaganza of fashion supersights, from the likes of John Galliano at Dior, Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, Valentino and Julien Macdonald at Givenchy, some fashionistas are simply gearing up for a week of seriously glamorous parties.
First on the agenda is ex-Scherrer designer Ritu Beri, who will get everybody in the mood with a soiree on Sunday night to celebrate her autumn/winter collection. Next up, ex-Yves Saint Laurent muse Loulou de la Falaise is expecting 200 of her very closest friends and press pals to celebrate the jewellery range she designed to accompany the couture line that she launched in February. Wednesday night's highlight will be a glittering bash thrown by the Gucci-owned Boucheron label - expect a full Gucci turnout, including Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford. Finally, Paris' fashion governing body, the Chambre Syndicale, will host the final evening's gala which will see between 700-800 of the world's most fashionable players sipping the best Champagne and nibbling canapés in the gardens of the Sacretariat. Vogue/UK]
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Latest Article On FashionGucci: From Handbags To Riches
By Joyce Dietzel
Perhaps Guccio Gucci never realized the extent at which his handbags will be adored by millions of women all across the world. From the time that he first opened his store in 1921 to the present time, he would not have
imagined that his bags would stand the test of time and become one of the icons of the history of the fashion world and would give birth to a fashion house.
In fact, there are some who would kill for a Gucci handbag whether it be the new stocks that have come fresh from the designer�s notebooks or those that have already made the rounds of various thrift shops. No doubt, there is much value placed in an authentic gucci handbag, whether it be 15 years old or 15 minutes old.
Guccio Gucci started with a small luggage and saddlery company in Florence, where he sold leather goods that are exclusively made by Florence craftsmen. Owning to the support of sophisticated international clients, Gucci opened another shop, this time in Via Condotti, Rome. Though quite popular with consumers, it was only in 1947 that the first Gucci handbag attained an icon status with the first handbag to have a bamboo handle. The handbag, introduced by Gucci, was a great success with the Gucci handbag symbol of striped webbing derived from saddle girth. The striped webbing symbol has become so distinctive and so identified with the Gucci products, whether handbags or clothes that it made into a trademark
Another icon Gucci handbag was introduced a couple of years after� the moccasin handbag with metal bit. When Gucci died in 1953, the company was riding its high especially with the opening of its first New York store,
Hollywood stars Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Peter Sellers brought the brand into stardom but it was First lady Jackie Kennedy that popularized the bag that has come to be known today as the �Jackie O.�
After expansion in the United States and in Europe, Gucci opened his first stores in Asia, targeting Asian fashion capitals, Hong Kong and Tokyo in the seventies. In the early 80s, Maurizio Gucci took on the leadership and in 1984, Domenico de Sole became the president of Gucci America. Shares of the Gucci company was sold and de Sole became the CEO of the group NV.
Today, Gucci handbags are still enjoying the adoration and adulation of many loyalists. In fact, their recent hobo bag designs are one of the top selling handbags in the market today. Even with its really obscene price, women line up the stores and even reserve their stocks of really great Gucci designs.
In 1990, Tom Ford took on the reins of Creative Director and brought the Gucci name back into the limelight with his great designs and innovations. Tom Ford�s first collection was a really big success not only in the
American runways but also across the globe. Not only does Gucci been producing handbags, shoes and clothes, the company has also acquired a small but profitable watch company, Severin Montres in 1997.
The year 1998 saw the Gucci brand riding high with its being named European Company of the Year by the European Business Press Federation. In 2004, when Tom Ford left the company, Frida Giannini was appointed to head the Accessories collection, which would preside over the design and development of handbags. And even in 2005, when Gucci appointed Giannini as creative director for women�s ready to wear, she still continued her responsibilities with accessories and Gucci handbags.
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Big Strides for Little Steps MagazineSun, 27 Jul 2008 01:18:27 -0600
(Fashion News and Information) Footwear Plus and Earnshaws proudly introduce the latest edition of Little Steps the only publication dedicated to the childrens footwear business The Spring 09 edition provides the latest trends news consumer analysis and retail guidance to an audience of 30000 childrens footwear buyersthe largest such reach of any B2B publicationLittle Steps offers a onetwo punch of expertise via the experienced editors of Footwear Plus the industrys leading B2B footwear fashion magazine for 18 years and Earnshaws the childrens apparel and accessories market authority for more than 90 years The magazines are a division of Symphony Publishing and based in New YorkThe spring issue is jampacked with the latest styles stretching from dressy to sporty to beachfriendly The extensive fashion coverage includes the seasons hottest apparel trends providing retailers with headtotoe buying guidance In addition theres coverage on what celebrity tots are wearing how addon items bolster overall store sales and our exclusive grandmas shopping survey plus much moreLittle Steps provides headtotoe fashion coverage of the spring season as well as insightful market analysis of this explosive market said Greg Dutter Editorial Director of Footwear Plus Its a goto resource for retailers planning their seasonal buysThe latest edition of Little Steps marks our biggest issue to datesales are up 42 percent The publication is clearly connecting with both industries said Caletha Crawford Associate Publisher of Earnshaws The childrens shoe market continues to be a shining star in what is otherwise an overall difficult retail climateLittle Steps will be delivered with the August issues of Footwear Plus and Earnshaws providing exposure at every major US footwear trade show including FFANY WSA Magic Childrens Cub The Atlanta Shoe Show and Outdoor RetailerThe next Little Steps issue will focus on the Fall 09 season and will be distributed along with the February issues of both magazinesAbout Symphony PublishingSymphony Publishing the publisher of Footwear Plus and Earnshaws is a multimedia company that publishes B2B magazines Web sites and directories that span the footwear childrens fashion music product music education and golf event industries...
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Latest Fashion ArticleAre Gucci Handbags Worth The Money?
By Lee MacRae
Designer handbags and purses today come in a large variety of designs and styles that allow women who buy them to express their individual fashion sense. You can easily find a designer back that suits you from casual handbags to fabric handbags or contemporary designs. But designer handbags also cost much more than a bag or purse from a five and dime shop. The obvious question is are you just buying fashion sense or do you also get value?
It's obvious that most people today want to make sure their hard earned money is used wisely. They need to know if a Gucci bag is worth the expanse. Will it last. The short answer is, yes they are worth. Why?
The answer is - designer bag these days are made from high-grade materials. A leather bag or purse by Harley Davidson will use top grade leather that is long-lasting, supple and very beautiful in appearance. So, although you will be paying for the name you will also be paying for fine quality. Still not convinced?
Want a hint to know what you're getting? Top designer handbags will always have a fine lining material inside. Cheaper handbags will not. Makers of lower grade products look for every possible way to keep costs down. As a result, you will find cheaper linings and even cheaper hardware. Avoid these like the plague. Full grain leather products are made from top grade natural hides without imperfections. Top grain leather's are extremely long wearing. It is extremely durable and over years of use, it darkens to its full beautiful patina in various stages. Full-grained handbags are often made from the skins of young cattle and are prized for their smooth texture and fine quality.
In conclusion, you may pay a lot for a handbag by Michael Kors or Fendi but what you're getting for your money is a handbag of the finest quality and it will be with you for a lifetime if you desire. Even if you need to save for a bit of time, the designer handbag is a wise investment.
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Cheetah Girls Author Deborah Gregory Launches New Book Series CATWALKFri, 11 Jul 2008 01:57:08 -0600
(Fashion News and Information) the welcome of growl power fans aged 10 and above New York NY July 10 2008 After the pop culture phenomenon that is The Cheetah Girls awardwinning writer Deborah Gregory introduces four new fashionforward characters in her new novel Catwalk The novel comes hot on the Shimmy Choo heels of the impressive success Gregory has achieved with The Cheetah Girls that has resulted in a tween fan base that devoured her 23book series three Disney Channel Original Movies two soldout concert tours three doubleplatinum albums and massive merchandise tieins through Limited Too stores Sears and Walmart Cheetah Girls 3 filmed on location in India debuts August 22nd on the Disney ChannelIn her latest novel Gregory gives readers a peek under the petticoat of the intense competition and frenzy that fuels the world of fashion Catwalk follows four friends Pashminathe self proclaimed modelpreneur and her posseFelinez Angora and Aphro short for Aphrodite of Manny Hannys Fashion International High School as they vie for entry into the annual Catwalk competition Pashmina and her feline fatale friends must put together the ultimate fashion team known as a house in the timehonored tradition of haute couture while four other houses struggle to achieve the same creative task In this case winner really takes allthe annointed house will snag the college scholarships modeling contracts designer perks and a trip abroad enough to fulfill the Dolce dreams of any true budding fashionistaDeborah Gregory is an accomplished writer performer and designer who grew up in New York Citys foster care system Her childhood memories and experiences were her source of inspiration for her criticallyacclaimed book series The Cheetah Girls The significance of what she went through while growing up is apparent in Catwalk as in Pashminas character The name Pashmina also represents luxury to me someone with enough innate talent and drive to rise above the ranks Thats my most common daydream Later for Prince Charmingcuz hes stuck in a traffic jam but transforming the tawdry and escaping my painful backgroundthats worth a few daydreamsDeborah is an NABJ awardwinning contributing writer for Essence magazine since 1992 her works have been featured in many popular magazines such as VIBE Entertainment Weekly MORE Heart and Soul and Us She has also contributed to several books including Men of Color Fashion Mission Fundamentals Body and Soul SoulStyle Black Women Redefining the Color Fashion and more She maintains a website at wwwcheetahramacomFor more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with Deborah Gregory please contact Rachel DeLinda at rdelindaatsiteoptimizedcom or call 845 3634728 or visit wwwcheetahramacom...
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