London Fashion Week closes on a high note

On Friday, a stellar London Fashion Week closed on a high.

Josh Goot: One of Australia's most promising young designers made his London debut having shown previously in New York. 'Modernism's new messiah' and the 'King of Urban Chic' are just some of the monikers past collections have garnered Goot. And if his s/s 09 offering of neon-pastel bright prints and urban sports separates is anything to go by, more accolades will shortly be coming his way.

Bora Aksu: Inspired by the 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock, ballet and 50s Couture, Bora Aksu's sugar-almond hued collection was elegant, beautiful and one of the most romantic of the week.

Ashish: Part of this designer's charm is his ability to throw together a cacophony of disparate elements and create an upbeat, fun collection. This season his references were the dressed down camo aesthetic of cult movie Private Benjamin, ornate military detailing cribbed from formal passing out parade uniforms and lucky charms motifs.

MAN: Celebrating its seventh season with the 2nd leg of a unique collaboration with Paris boutique Colette, this collective platform for some of the most exciting new names in menswear closed the week showcasing designs from James Long, Hans Madsen, Andrea Crews, Christopher Shannon and of course Topman.

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Shaadi Festival 2008 rocks Ahmedabad

Although seasonal, the thriving Indian Wedding Industry, estimated to be worth nearly Rs1,250 billion is getting bigger and fatter with every passing year. Come September, this sector is all set to grab its chunk of share from the market.

Held in Ahmedabad, the recent mega event, The Shaadi Festival, which ended on September 7, received the heavyweights of Indian wedding industry for exhibiting their products under one roof.

Organized by Red Events India Pvt Ltd, this extravaganza exhilarated wedding planners, fashion designers, make-up artists, jewellers, honeymoon planners, entertainers and everyone else involved in wedding industry. The event organized at The Grand Bhagwati hotel, was a visual treat for any couple who just walked in to have delight.

During the three day festival, a fashion show was organized by Manubhai Zaveri, a prominent jeweller in Ahmedabad.

The show hosted some of the biggies of fashion industry like Archana Kochar, Shyamal-Bhumika, Prriya & Chintan and Rashmi. The brigade of fashion designers displays their exclusive wedding collection with a style and uniqueness. The models were looking stunning in bridal jewellery from Manubhai Zaveri.

Shyamal and Bhumika, basically from Ahmedabad, presented their bridal collection in this show. The duo looks upon the country whenever they have to design bridal attire. According to them, texture and tradition of India inspires them to design fabulous outfits. A bride should select a shade which is suitable to the ceremony. Shyamal said that, today people want to tie the knot in a princely manner, and therefore, special zardosi work and cuts have found a special place in brides’ wardrobe.

Archana Kochar’s collection has the quality to give a bride an individualistic look. Her passion for yellow and wine purple is quite evident in her bridal collection.

According to Archana, cuts and drapes are life and soul of any attire. For a lehenga, cut plays an important role. Just a five-and-half-metre sari is not enough to make any Indian bride beautiful, but one can try some innovative saris of great design.

Archana also lays emphasis on attitude as with out it jewellery and outfits are as ordinary as daylight. Another important thing is the weight of any attire; “wear that you can bear”, she laughs. For shades, she said, every hue is suitable to a person; only thing is that one needs to pick up a perfect shade.

For Rashmi, red and orange give a spark to Indian wear as red is for sindoor and orange is for abil (white powder used in Hindu rituals) which displays our tradition. According to Prriya & Chintan, fashion is never out-dated; whatever one wears becomes a fashion.

In the end, a fabulous collection of jewellery was showcased by Manubhai Zaveri. Perfect jewellery with the perfect attire makes brides complete.

The high voltage event had an electrifying effect on the visiting couples who want to tie nuptial knot this season.

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Sona Swiss presents 24K garland to Lalbaug cha Raja!

The unconventional beauty of 24k gold foil products of Sona Swiss presented a huge garland of 24k gold roses to Lalbaug Cha raja on the occasion of 75 years of Lalbaug Ganeshotsav. The 10 feet height garland, 346 roses worth 9Lakhs and the uncommon beauty of the gold roses made the 24k gold rose garland an eye catcher.

This garland has been handcrafted & has been specially designed & created using traditional goldsmith’s skill combined with the latest patented 3D Art Technology.

has been recognized globally for its innovative designs, defining the contemporary style, a dedicated professional team in transforming gold into a piece of art, to give a state of art craftsmanship. Sona Swiss expertise’s in producing a fusion of highly emotive products with clearly defined lines to achieve reachable & tangible beauty.

By stirring the imagination, the most elegant, exquisitely designed state-of-art 24k décor is produced which speaks for itself. The uncommon beauty, the unconventional glamour all makes our 24k gold product an eye catcher.

All the products are made of pure 24 carat Gold leaf with a purity of 999.9 in a thousand. They have also been independently certified for their gold purity by the Assay offices in London and New York.

All the gold products come with a certification from Taiwan, USA, etc our gold foil products are patented for designing and manufacturing. All gold materials are of high purity imported from Switzerland.
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ETGES to take place in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

TTGS are proud to announce that we are organising the Ethiopian Leather, Textile & Garment Exhibition & Symposium (ETGES) in Addis Ababa Ethiopia 12th November 2008 to 16th November 2008.

Designed to promote the sector, it will be organized in collaboration with the Ethiopian government. Producers and fashion companies such as Nike and Adidas have already confirmed their attendance.

We have assembled a team of experts in the Textile and Garment field to help Ethiopian Manufacturers to move to the goal of excellence in Productivity, Design, Quality and Customer Service.

We also act for International Companies wanting to find a new source of manufacturing that can compete with the other more established sources in Asia.

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Top designers to create eco-inspired ‘look’ for runway show

The Be EcoChic campaign, conceived by a hybrid group of innovative fashion luminaries and environmental leaders, will celebrate its global launch with a star-studded runway show that kicks-off New York Fashion Week.

The group fashion show will take place on Thursday, September 4th at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History and will help redefine the runway in a universe that is going "green."

Leading names in fashion, including Carmen Marc Valvo, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Cota, Del Forte, Donna Karan (DKNY), FORM, Red Carter, Vena Cava and many more, are lending their support.

All designs will feature innovative fabrics that are environmentally-sensitive, sustainable, low-impact or recycled. To complement the designs, celebrity makeup artist, Matin, will create a chic eco-inspired "look" for the runway show.

"Being fashionable and environmentally-friendly are no longer mutually exclusive," says Fern Mallis, Be EcoChic Advisory Committee member and Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion.

"With forward-thinking creativity and a new generation of sustainable fabrics, designers have taken 'green' fashion to an entirely new level. Eco-fashion is not a trend but rather a new category we can anticipate seeing a lot more of on the runway."

The designers' eco-inspirations will be modeled by celebrities and/or environmentalist who have joined the cause, including former-Miss USA and model-actress Susie Castillo, environmentalist Jayni Chase, Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin, performer Coltrane Curtis, Gossip Girl's Tamara Feldman, supermodel Patti Hansen, actress Lauren Hutton, Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato, environmentalist Mary Richardson Kennedy, author Tom Kostigen, Desperate Housewives' Joy Lauren, LipStick Jungle's James Lesure, Red Hot & Green's Carter Oosterhouse, This Might Hurt's Alex Menenses, models (and daughters of Keith Richards) Alexandra & Theodora Richards, High School Musical's Olesya Rulin, environmentalist Laura Turner Seydel, actress Dominique Swain, Law & Order: SVU's Tamara Tunie, supermodel Alek Wek and many others.

"This campaign brings eco-lifestyle mainstream by raising awareness of how making small, meaningful changes can have a positive impact on the environment," says Angela Lindvall, Be EcoChic event host, supermodel and co-star of "AlterEco" airing on Discovery's Planet Green. "To 'be eco chic' not only applies to your wardrobe but also to your state of mind."

Research conducted by ecoAmerica shows that 86% of Americans express concern about the environment, yet only 1% see it as the most important problem facing America. It also shows that Americans view the environmental movement as traditional, dated and out of touch with current society.

The research concluded that the environmental movement would be well-served by creating a "personalized" call to action that demonstrates value in simple, incremental changesin personal behaviors.

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INTIMA brings exceptional biz opportunities to lingerie producers

The INTIMA Lingerie & Swimwear Exhibition, to be held from April 7 – 9, 2009 provides an opportunity to the lingerie manufacturers and producers from all across the world to capitalise on growth witnessed by the burgeoning Middle East market.

The INTIMA Lingerie & Swimwear Exhibition is organised by IIR Middle East, the region's largest exhibition and conference organizer with a portfolio of 25 industry leading exhibitions and 500 conferences annually. IIR Middle East also organises the Middle East's largest garments and apparel exhibition, Motexha.

Being the region's largest event organizer, IIR Middle East has access to just the right contacts in the lingerie and swimwear industry, guaranteeing exceptional business opportunities for exhibiting organisations.

Exhibitor Profile:
Manufacturers, suppliers & representatives of:
• Beachwear
• Daywear
• Foundation Garments
• Hosiery
• Lingerie
• Men's Underwear
• Sleepwear
• Sportswear
• Swimwear
• Underwear

Visitor Profile:
• Decision Makers & Professional Trade Buyers
• Departmental Stores
• Distributors, Wholesalers & Re-exporters
• Haute Couture Boutiques
• Hypermarkets
• Lingerie & Swimwear Designers
• Lingerie & Swimwear Industry Publications
• Lingerie/Beachwear & Men's Wear Outlets
• Multi-product Outlets
• Procurement Experts
• Retail Investors & Entrepreneurs
• Specialist Chains
• Supermarkets
• Trade Associations

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Indian fashion brand Gatsby's forays into Middle East

Gatsby's Collection, a popular Chennai-based fashion brand, has now made its presence felt in Middle East market as well. The company recently inaugurated its outlet in Oman at Dhofar Building in Ruwi High Street, Muscat.

Catering to the niche market, Gatsby has a wide range of fabrics, fine Italian suiting, wool in different blends, silk, cotton shirting, corduroy and the largest range of linen to offer to its customers.

Official sources informed that the company has more than three decades of experience and over the years, has grown into being a brand that specializes in tendering not only the best but also offers services in customized tailoring to its valued customers.

With the start of its chain in Oman, is expecting to expand its markets beyond shores of India and seize the goodwill of the Middle East market as well.

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WORLD fashion brand to open Air NZFW

With only one month to go, event organisers are getting set to open up Air New Zealand Fashion Week on September 16th to four action packed days of fashion! The catwalks will be running back to back to cater for a full designer schedule which is representative of the diverse and creative range of designers that New Zealand has on offer.

To get things going with a bang, internationally acclaimed fashion label WORLD will open up the big week as the very first show for Autumn/Winter Collections 2009.

“After several years of focusing on collections overseas we’re really pleased to have the resources and the time to show at this year. It provides us with a great opportunity to showcase our international collections back in our home country which is extremely important to; WORLD, our customers and our brand partners such as Deane Apparel,” says Francis Hooper of WORLD fashion brand.

Also showing on the opening morning is Kirrily Johnston, the first ever Australian designer to feature at Air New Zealand Fashion Week. Johnston is looking forward to showcasing her label in New Zealand.

"We are thrilled as the first Australian's ever to participate in Air New Zealand Fashion Week. Our label has received quite a lot of attention of late from NZ and we are really looking forward to bringing it to some New Zealand stores. The week has such a solid reputation and it's very much about Australasia for us at the moment, so the timing is perfect," says designer Kirrily Johnston.

Another exciting addition to the 2008 line up is the Agresearch show which will collaborate with a number of top designers such as Annah Stretton, twentysevennames, Stitch Ministry, Zambesi, Hailwood, Jaeha, Sera Lilly, Salasai and many more. Agresearch are world leaders in developing textiles and will use their group show to showcase specially designed New Zealand textiles such as next-to-skin, wool based and environmentally friendly fabrics.

Fashionistas can look forward to the highly anticipated shows of the week which include Zambesi, Nom*D, Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Annah Stretton and Huffer. While popular designers Cybele, Deborah Sweeney, Sera Lily, Lonely Hearts, Deadly Ponies and Jaeha are all back again for 2008. Another designer who will return to Air New Zealand Fashion Week after a three year break is Kylee Davis (formerly of Insidious Fix) who returns with her brand new edgy label Stitch Ministry.

Fashion Week Managing Director Pieter Stewart is pleased with the talented range of designers that will represent Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

“Every year is different, and I’m pleased to report that 2008 Air New Zealand Fashion Week is bursting with just the right balance of fresh and emerging talent alongside the well established and recognised labels. You can expect to see a stronger representation of popular streetwear labels, plus some exciting new group shows which give the audience a marvellous taste of a variety of labels.

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Laura Williams to show original creations at Couture Fashion Week

Visionary fashion designer Laura Williams will present her latest collection of inspired creations at Couture Fashion Week in New York City.

The fashion show will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 in the Majestic Ballroom of the elegant Westin Times Square Hotel, in the heart of the Big Apple and promises to be a memorable event.

The fashions of the Washington DC-based designer are characterized by an original style and exceptional craftsmanship.

Born to a mother whose life revolved around her family, Laura Williams picked up the art of sewing at a young age and soon was making clothes for her family and friends.

Since then, she has pursued her dream of becoming a renowned fashion designer, earning a BS degree from the University of the District of Columbia, and attending the Ardis School of Fashion and Design.

Many of her designs have made it to store shelves, including Gallery Africa in Maryland as well as Trade Secrets, Just One, the Mya Gallery, Dale of Ida's and African Eye in Washington DC.

Ms. Williams has collaborated with celebrities including musician Jeff Majors, music director Vince Evans and Dick Gregory, and has worked with the Congressional Black Caucus Fashion shows.

Ms. Williams recently showed her designs on the runway at 7 on Seventh at Pearl Studio. Her work has been included in the Multicolor Workshop Catalog, based in Illinois, and she and her children have appeared in I Want to Be: A Fashion Designer.

The stunning accessories for Laura Williams' fashion show at Couture Fashion Week will be provided by Melody Burns owner and designer of Kiini Ibura Jewelry of Brooklyn, NY.

The runway show will be preceded by a dance presentation by Ms. Williams' daughter Lauren, who has performed with the Duke Ellington production of Hair as well at 7 on Seventh Fashion Week. A lifelong dancer, Lauren will graduate in 2009 from Temple University with a degree in Theater and Japanese.

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New fashion line by BMW sportingly stylish

BMW, a name that rules the amazing world of cars and automobiles has not even left the fashion world untouched. The company has stunning and sporty range BMW Lifestyle for speed and style freaks that includes wide variety of cloths and accessories.

The new 2008 collection is being displayed at QAF Auto Showroom in Beribi Industrial Area. This new range of garments and accessories highlight high quality finish and designs, which completely reflects what BMW stands for. The high end fashion line is not only luxurious and stylish but also extremely comfortable.

BMW Sauber F1 Team collection features limited official merchandise products like Team shirts, special edition key rings, backpacks and all-weather jackets.

Stylish apparel for men and women includes various kinds of jackets like fleece and hood, crew neck shirts, polo shirts, tank tops and team blouses. Along with series of amazing accessories like wallets, handbags, writing instruments, cufflinks, sunglasses, umbrellas, caps and watches.

The company has also come up with an exuberant range of clothing for the young sports enthusiasts known as BMW 'Baby Racers'.

BMW had initially begun manufacturing outfits especially for its race car drivers in 1970s. However, after witnessing immense craze of its apparel among fashion lovers the company introduced its exclusive Lifestyle range.

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Fibre2fashion launches fashion portal

Fibre2fashion.com introduces “FASHION GEAR – Constant Witness to Fashion Dynamism”; it’s a new step in the progressive direction from the B2B dot com‘s side. The launch of “Fashion Gear” was done on June 13, 2008; and now the logic behind the name of fibre2fashion has come to totality and wholeness. The long awaited connection of fibre2fashion with the fashion industry has been blessed with eminent existentialism.

Thereby, bestowing its users with an altogether new segment of business within the defined industry line, Fashion Gear serves as a separate portal by itself. Coming to its users as a discrete and independent division of fibre2fashion, Fashion Gear serves the user community with empowerment through information, updates and data, and a channelized medium to source and promote.

The Fashion segment is more suitably a people’s establishment or industry. Due to the individualistic nature of existence within this industry, there is comparably more and boundless scope of opportunities for individual aspirants seeking career bounces under their fashion belly. And such establishment has incidentally conceived professional careers and business spaces beyond limits. The organizing has overall been done in form of 9 different categories namely - News, Articles, Jobs, Fashion & Culture, Events, Designer Dreamz, Face of the Week, Directory, and Illustrations.

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