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Michelle Obama brings diamond glamour to D.C.
...er, full-length ivory gown by designer Jason Wu, accessorized with Loree Rodkin diamond linear earrings, diamond ring and diamond bangle bracelets, according to the Diamond Information Center (DIC).DIC Director Sally Morrison said Obama's look from the inaugural balls is one that will live on through the ages."By choosing to wear a pair of classic diamond linear earrings and diamond bangle bracele... |
EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
...n Amarillo, Texas. Fox says a designer trunk show held in the store on Saturday helped to drive traffic, but doesn't explain all of it. "We're a 50-year-old store, and we just built a new location. It's proving to have been a good decision," he says.Fox says traditional pieces sold well this week, with diamond stud earrings, diamond pendants and Journey diamond jewelry doing particularly well.Furt... |
A 2009 prediction: Designers will drive palladium
...hion jewelry will be the next designer darling. Tenthio Fine Jewelry's "Flutura Pendant" in palladium with pink tourmaline and diamonds on an 18-inch cable chain; suggested retail price is $550. (212) 937-5290 or Tenthio.comDespite reluctance from jewelers who fear consumers are too unfamiliar with the 95 percent pure metal, the consensus (even from retailers) is that throughout this year, designe... |
Yael releases new black & white diamond collection for fall/winter
...he birthplace of Yael's chief designer Yehouda Saketkhou. Just as in the ancient art form of mosaic, the designer used small diamonds of different sizes to create a unified look and perfect curvature of each piece. The jewelry pieces contain anywhere from 1.5 to 3.5 carats of diamonds, created by a cascade of dozens or even hundreds of brilliant black and white stones. "At first glance, the abstra... |
Chad Allison design top pick in Couture challenge
...er pendant."New York--Jewelry designer Chad Allison has been awarded the winner's cup--or mug in this case--in the first-ever Couture-NY designer Challenge.The brand was one of six Couture exhibitors at the JA New York Winter Show to take on the challenge of re-imagining the iconic New York Greek coffee cup as a piece of wearable art. The competition was intended to play off the idea of reducing, ... |
'Eco-chic' designers to be honored in Washington
...ly minded architects, fashion designers and jewelry makers, among others."Eco Chic: Night of Stars and Rising Stars," an event produced by the Fashion Group International of Greater Washington D.C., in collaboration with the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Corcoran College of Art and Design, is set to take place Wednesday, April 21, and has been officially registered as an Earth Day recognition ev... |
MTV Awards a hoop dream for jewelry
... large pair of hoop earrings (designer wasn't specified), as well as several pieces by Lorraine Schwartz, including a large stack of platinum bangles featuring black and white diamonds, black jade and diamonds, and the signature "Against Evil Eye" diamond bracelet, plus a black jade and emerald cocktail ring set in platinum.The trend proved versatile, with spike-haired Pink joining the hoop-la, to... |
Oscars Designer Challenge 2010
...ry 23, 2010. The nine fashion designers will compete for a chance to have their creation worn on stage at the 82nd annual Academy Awards on March 7.A model displays a creation by Phong Hong during the "Oscars designer Challenge 2010" fashion show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California February 23, 2010. The nine fashion designers will compete for a chance t... |
China Fashion Week: MARK CHEUNG 2010
... model presents a creation by designer Zhang Zhaoda during the Mark Cheung High Fashion Show S/S 2010 at China Fashion Week in Beijing November 8, 2009. A model presents a creation by designer Zhang Zhaoda during the Mark Cheung High Fashion Show S/S 2010 at China Fashion Week in Beijing November 8, 2009. A model presents a creation by designer Zhang Zhaoda during the Mark Ch... |
Mexican designer Trista at the Colombiamoda fashion show
...resents a creation by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.Models present creations by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.A model presents a creation by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.A model presents a creation by Mexican designer Trista dur... |
Blooming styles
...ght they require sunglasses - designers are aware of the gloomy context, too.Diane von FurstenbergDiane von Furstenberg followed her successful formula of mixing high-fashion concepts with relatable pieces: This spring, the theme is "queen of the desert"."Diane von Furstenberg can do no wrong," says stylist Mary Alice Stephenson. "It's always a perfect mix of what editors want - over the top, gold... |
Karl Lagerfeld for French fashion house Chanel at Spring/Summer 2010
...s present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection for French fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week October 6, 2009.Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection for French fashion house Chanel during Paris Fashion Week October 6, 2009. British singer Lily Allen (... |
Paul & Joe F/W 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion show
...presents a creation by French designer Sophie Albou as part of her Fall/Winter 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion collection for fashion house Paul and Joe during Paris Fashion Week March 10, 2010.A model presents a creation by French designer Sophie Albou as part of her Fall/Winter 2010/11 women's ready-to-wear fashion collection for fashion house Paul and Joe during Paris Fashion Week March 1... |
Lisbon Fashion Week
... presents creation by fashion designer Shunnoz-Tekasala as part of his women's Autumn/Winter 2010/11 fashion collection during Lisbon Fashion Week March 14, 2010.Models present creations by fashion designer Shunnoz-Tekasala as part of his men's Autumn/Winter 2010/11 fashion collection during Lisbon Fashion Week March 14, 2010.A model presents a creation by fashion designer Shunnoz-Tekasala as part... |
Mexican designer Trista at the Colombiamoda fashion show
...resents a creation by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.Models present creations by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.A model presents a creation by Mexican designer Trista during the Colombiamoda fashion show in Medellin July 30, 2009.A model presents a creation by Mexican designer Trista dur... |
Moscow Fashion Week III
...presents a creation by French designer Thierry Mugler during Moscow Fashion Week October 26, 2009.A model presents a creation by French designer Thierry Mugler during Moscow Fashion Week October 26, 2009.Models present creations by French designer Thierry Mugler during Moscow Fashion Week October 26, 2009.A model presents a creation by Russian designers Laura & Medni during Moscow Fashion Week... |
NYIGF accepting applications for design-focused divisions
... on Design, A+ provides young designers with an affordable opportunity to expose their concepts, prototypes and finished products to the wholesale marketplace. Applications for A+ are accepted only from design students, recent graduates and emerging companies (in business for one year or less). Submissions will be juried by the Accent on Design selection committee (listed above) based on design co... |
Moscow Fashion Week
...present a creation by Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin during Moscow Fashion Week October 21, 2009.Models display creations by Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin during Moscow Fashion Week October 21, 2009.Models present creations by Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin during Moscow Fashion Week October 21, 2009.A model presents a creation by Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin during Moscow F... |
Unique eclectic accessories at Nolcha Fashion Week
...tion of independent accessory designers are set to provide a diverse mix of both talent and audience at the Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Accessory Lounge. The event is located at the Bohemian National Hall in association with Czech Republic Consulate and is welcoming editors, retailers, stylists and industry figures from 12pm – 6pm to meet the designers and view the Spring/Summer 2010 collections... |
Lebanese designer Edward Arsouni collection during a fashion show in Beirut
...esents a creation by Lebanese designer Edward Arsouni for his new Fall and Winter collection 2009-2010 during a fashion show in Beirut August 6, 2009.A model presents a creation by Lebanese designer Edward Arsouni for his new Fall and Winter collection 2009-2010 during a fashion show in Beirut August 6, 2009.A model presents a creation by Lebanese designer Edward Arsouni for his new Fall and Winte... |
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