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Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...my mega white plaster (a very short Bolangaro Trevor dress and cream River Island platforms). The club's latest makeover includes lots of lovely sofas and booths on which I could rest my throbbing legs. And the good news is that the Red Bull seems to have speeded up my recovery! July 9th 2008We're heading in to what the newspapers call the silly season (all the celebs are on holiday and therefore ... |
ASOS unveils Spring/Summer 2009 Menswear Collection
...iday favourites such as denim shorts, printed vests, hoodies and cargos are updated into patchwork-checked fabrics and dip-dyed finishes for that ‘hanging out in Venice Beach’ look with full-on tie-dyed pieces for the most brave out there.Collegiate takes a new direction, fusing the classic all-American preppy look with urban sportswear influences to create a sharper, more contemporary feel. 'Ivy ... |
2009 styles guide from A to Z
...hion team last season. Go for shorter lengths, which are far more flattering while hiding a multitude of sins. We love this black silk pair from Red Herring at Debenhams, £35 I is for INTRICATE DETAILS ... from bows and zips to feathers and beads, it’s the little things that will count in 2009. Check out the leather studded Mercia sandal, a great investment at £80 from Moda In Pelle J is for... |
Trend for Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 by GLENI
...e back for the bob hairstyle: short, or extremely short cropped bobs with either very short or very long bangs. These very versatile and original styles let you change your hairstyle to suit the occasion: messy ‘bed hair’ with a side parting, smooth or wavy (preferably frizzed), curled and with occasional locks dyed in shocking colours (gold, blue, silver and purple for the most daring people)... |
On the shortslist for thigh fashion
KEEP it short and sweet in a pair of these stylish thigh skimmers. jewelry.shorts are on trend for this summer and perfect for showing off bronzed legs 鈥?or wear them with tights if you aren鈥檛 feeling so brave! And no need to worry about a gust of wind raising your hemline in a pair of these cute crops. Here, NICKY HARLEY picks her favourites for under 拢30. Country comfort ... red gingham, 拢28, T... |
3 ways to wear headscarves
...st ways to hide your festival hair under a scarf. Seventies ... like Nicole RitchieSeventies head band Nicole Richie and Kimberly Stewart love the Seventies boho vibe. To get their look, wrap the scarf around the front of your hairline and top of your forehead. Tie it at the nape of your neck and let the ends hang down your back. Natty ... like Carla BruniNatty neckerchiefWife of the French Presi... |
Posh says no to boobs in NY
...ing rubberised capes and much shorter hemlines than last season's modest mid-calf styles, Posh showed off lashings of leg - but little cleavage. In fact, despite showing off her own curves more than once in the past, she deemed too much cleavage 'vulgar'. She has introduced long evening gowns to the new collection, which sell for a whopping ?900. But after demand for her last collection exceeded e... |
Acne NEW STANDARD mixes male looks into sexy line
...ts made just a tad too big or shorts based on a man’s boxers.All details in the collection are strictly for utility, and superfluous embellishments are nowhere to be seen. Similarly, the concept reflected in the style of the garment is also reflected in its making. By strictly adhering to the most straightforward way to get from A to B, Acne has with New Standard created a collection that makes ma... |
COS launches childrenswear spring/summer 2009 collection
...-shirts, cardigans, sweaters, shorts and anoraks. All given an instantly recognisable, uncompromisingly minimal makeover and crafted in signature dry fabrics – natural washed poplins, twills, voiles, silks, cottons and fine jersey.Some of the designs are exact copies of the adult versions, both current season and archive. More still are tweaked the better to suit a stylish young child’s every need... |
Mixed responses from apparel brand honchos on economic crisis
...ded by saying. Mr DPS Kohli, Chairman, Koutons, commenting on the existing scenario optimistically said, “Indian fashion brands have definitely carved a niche for themselves in the international markets. The increased fashion consciousness and the need to look good, coupled with higher purchasing power of the masses, will definitely take the industry to heights in the days to come. With the dissol... |
NRF asks Obama for national sales tax holidays
...The letter was signed by NRF Chairman Myron E. "Mike" Ullman III (J.C. Penney chairman and CEO), NRF First Vice Chairman Philip L. Francis (PetSmart Inc. chairman and CEO), NRF Second Vice Chairman Stephen I. Sadove (Saks Inc. chairman and CEO) and NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin.The NRF is the largest retail trade association in the world, with members including department, discount, drug, gro... |
Black Friday bargains start season off with a bang
...his year," ComScore Networks Chairman Gian Fulgoni said in a statement. "With 42 percent growth versus the same day last year, it's clear that many consumers opted for the convenience and sanity of shopping from home to avoid mayhem at that malls and to take advantage of the extremely attractive deals being offered online. This growth figure is especially encouraging for online retailers when taki... |
Samuels Jewelers in acquisition discussions
the sightholder."We believe Samuels is an ideal candidate to complement a sightholder's strengths in manufacturing of diamonds and jewelry products," Samuels Chairman David Barr said in a statement. Samuels operates 97 retail jewelry stores in 18 states under the names Samuels, Schubach and Samuels Diamonds. The retailer had an estimated $100,000,000 in U.S. retail jewelry and watch sales in 2005.... |
Poznan Intl Fair to feature 280 apparel brands
...ully negotiate contracts in a short period of time, preceded by the objective evaluation of the offers of many exhibitors. Contracting meetings in Poznan for them are a chance to place orders and gather information about trends for the upcoming season.Awards GalaOn the first day of the fair – 3 March at 14:30, during the Awards Gala prestigious awards will be handed out: PIF Gold Medal for the bes... |
Obama throws $75 billion lifeline to homeowners
...dy of about $66 billion, well short of the new promise of up to $400 billion.Obama emphasized that his plan focuses on helping families who have "played by the rules" stay in their homes.But, he said, it will do nothing to help "the unscrupulous or irresponsible." He cited so-called speculators who took out risky loans on multiple properties to make money by selling them during the housing boom, l... |
SKECHERS Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results
...record yearly sales, we saw a shortfall in earnings in the fourth quarter primarily due to a decrease in gross margin of approximately 1,000 basis points from the same period last year. The decrease in gross margin is a direct result of the extremely weak retail climate, which caused a significant decline in U.S. retailers’ comps as well as a number of both retail bankruptcies and going out of bus... |
ShopNBC lowering its jewelry ambitions
...on Tuesday, George Vandeman, chairman of the special committee of the board of directors, said a combination of poor market conditions, a difficult retail and credit environment, and the company's financial performance hampered the sale of the company.ShopNBC also considered liquidation but determined this would not result in any distribution to the company's shareholders.As a result, Vandeman sai... |
NRF: Retail sales to drop 0.5 percent in 2009
...g and help the economy in the short term."If included and passed as part of the economic-stimulus package, the 10-day tax-free shopping periods would take place in March, July and October.The NRF is the largest retail trade association in the world, with members including department, discount, drug, grocery, independent and specialty stores, catalog merchants, chain restaurants and e-tailers, as w... |
JAKKS to market costumes for Disguise’s Marvel & other characters
gns, Disguise has established itself as the leading fashion-driven design company in the global costume industry creating the hottest styles for both everyday costume play and Halloween. JAKKS Pacific Inc is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS Pacific Inc... |
VIRTUE and VICE: Morality in Fashion
...18thC Extremes of fashionHigh hairstyles and headdresses from the Mediaeval Hennin to the 1960s Beehive Hooped skirtsThe cod piece petticoat breeches; macaronisPointed toes, high heels and platform soles Religious attitudesRailing of the priesthood against fashion changeClothing imposed by 19thC missionaries in AfricaThe Islamic veilPuritan dress MiscellaneousChanging attitudes to stiletto heels f... |
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