Bondi Babes: Australian Fashion Week Trends

Trends from the runway at Rosemount Australian Fashion with Bondi Babes galleries at April 28-May 2

London Fashion Week

Toned down ... London Fashion Week has reflected the lean economic times with designers choosing colours and designs with more staying power and several US buyers pulling out.
Photo: AFP

The focus was more on who was in the audience when London's premier fashion event began today because designers said US recession fears had made Russia and Asia the markets to target.

Top US buyers from Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus had jolted London Fashion Week by skipping it this year as the recession fears and a strong pound had made the quirky designers Britain is famous for too expensive for American tastes.

Graeme Black, who unveils his autumn-winter collection on Friday, caters for the Russian elite who think nothing of a shopping trip abroad and have made their country the world's fastest growing emerging market for luxury goods.

"In Russia there is an amazing excitement, a euphoria for things that are new," Black said.

"They don't mind spending money but want something very special and unique - there's no price resistance."

So with the London fashion industry still trying to play catch up with more prestigious and commercially successful Paris and Milan, the event's organisers have shifted their focus from the West to the booming East.

"We have attendance from emerging markets and we still have very strong representation from Europe, so it's not all about the United States anymore," British Fashion Council chief executive Hilary Riva told reporters.

"The US, Europe, Russia, Middle East and Far East are all key markets for our designers," said Riva.

There are more buyers from Asia and the Middle East this year than in the past and the international media list also underlines the shift.

Fashion Week Milan

Speaking of Milan supposed glamour, exclusive of the great names on the catwalk. Speaking of Milan is fashionable to talk in capital letters. And it is the gateway to Italy for a few days to meet some of the best designers in the world to increase the value of trends in the coming months to women wearing more distinguished and privileged.

From Prada to Gucci, from Armani to Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo for a Moschino, Alberta Ferretti from Etro, by Cavalli, which has the note of controversy in the Fashion Week in refusing to present its newest collection, the Just Cavalli “by the crisis?"

Therefore, the Italian designer has presented a collection that avoids romantic and believes in a woman hard and combative warrior capable of overcoming the bad times. Cavalli said goodbye to his fantasies of color and vaporous clothes and dresses and jackets replaced by short, straight lines, dark, leather, studs, pins and zippers punk style reminiscent of the'80s, but says that has not been inspired by this trend.

But if war had on the Cavalli catwalk, Cristina Ortiz, designer Salvatore Ferragamo, Milan flooded with mystery and seduction, the signing of the house. All possible versions of the red rose to eggplant, went for a walk but not to inspire romantic passion. Full of complicated cutting pliers, shapes and exaggerated shoulder pads only fit for daring women who are not afraid to suggest his body sheathed in long skirts and bodices of tissues veiled transparent organza.

The collection, signed by the Italian designer Veronica Etro, for its part, was composed of ethnic clothing and less sophisticated than usual, taking as inspiration the colors of the Byzantine mosaics. Quirky and unusual combinations of leather and silk, sequins and fringe, dazzled with pants, dresses and coats in which the tones of bronze and gold were the protagonists, in addition to the vaporous tunics in hot colors.

But the explosion of brilliance came with the collection of Frida Giannini for Gucci. Inspired by China Town, the Italian filled garments with sequins and shiny, from cutting men's suits, but with cigarette pants, a dress Cortis through the entire modern dancer style "Fame" or "Flash dance." All in boots that reach the thigh and ends in vertiginous heels.

The signature designs of Emilio Pucci and his new designer, the young Norwegian Peter Dundas, excited to Princess Mette Marit, who was in the front row, thanks to the "micro-dress and boots with high heels, which give a strong and aggressive women.

Meanwhile, the designer Rossella jardinier played for the house Moschino, with shapes and colors for her new collection. Originality also not lacking in a parade in which they could see huge red flowers, millions of remnants of fabric, ties and exaggerated ruffles and meters and meters of organza.

One of the most awaited moments of the Milan Fashion Week came from the hand of Giorgio Armani, who played with the gray tones and light fabrics in its proposals for a woman "Porcelain" that goes to the street chic additions : Gilda type gloves and hat.

For its part, invested in Dolce & Gabbana fall-winter line inspired opera with some stamping reminiscent of Baroque paintings. Tutús, bodices, dresses adorned with ribbons, braids and miniskirts in the form of umbrellas that could have the glory Meninas by Velazquez completed a collection that took as its guest of emergency in the front row for the new signature image, the actress Scarlett Johansson.

Fashion TV

Each season the catwalk comes alive as top designers reveal their newest trends. Hot young models show off the latest styles, which will soon grace the covers of all of the popular fashion magazines. The fashion industry never stops, and if you want to keep on top of this season's look, you need access to 24 hours of catwalks, fashion news and a full library of fashion videos.

Fashion TV has given cable and satellite subscribers access to continuous coverage of the latest fashion and beauty information since 1997. Now, high-speed Internet users can get the same programming, in addition to thematic channels and a full library of videos that can be viewed on demand. For those who live for the "in look," you won't find a resource more complete than www.ftv.com. Here, you'll be able to view designers at work and hot young models showing off the latest in men's and women's fashion.

From Dolce & Gabbana to Gucci, you'll be able to keep up with all of your favorite designers at www.ftv.com. The fashion industry is constantly changing as styles go in and out. We give you all of the resources you need to stay connected to this exciting world.

View the latest collections at Fashion Week or learn what it is really like to be a hot young model. Our video-on-demand library is constantly updated, so the information you receive is always fresh. By spending some time with us at www.ftv.com, you'll become a fashion expert in no time. (www.ftv.com)

Fashion Model Agency for You

It goes without saying that countless individuals, male and female, young and old, want to test the waters of modeling. Maybe it's high fashion, maybe it's swimsuit and maybe it's commercial print. Regardless, millions of people go after modeling jobs every year. However, are you aware that not ever fashion model agency is looking for the same thing. If you haven't already noticed, different agencies employ different models to create different looks for their campaigns. What does this mean? How about that there is no exact norm in the modeling industry. While a fashion model agency will have certain expectation from potential models, that "model look" may not always be the same.

Have you ever ventured off to a go-see or open call at a fashion model agency? If the answer is no, then let me give you a quick scoop. Most fashion modeling agencies offer a particular time each week or month where they allow aspiring models to come in and be examined. You can bring in a portfolio or merely a few snapshots. Just so you know, most high-end fashion agencies don't want to see glamour shots or any made-up photos for that matter. They want to see what you truly look like, make-up free and hair up. After all, your complexion, hair, teeth and figure are all major aspects of modeling. If you don't have any professional pictures, don't worry about it. Simple take a few snap shots and bring them with your to the fashion model agency you're interested in.

The web has quite a bit to offer in regards to fashion model agencies now days! What I mean is, you can look up their official websites any time you choose. Often a fashion model agency will allow you to contact them via email and attach a few photos for them to look at. This way they're able to distinguish on some level whether or not they'd be interested in seeing you in-person. In some cases, fashion modeling agencies will even fly you out and do a test shoot. This is the best way to determine if they can make money off of your look. If you are interested in modeling, don't put the dream on hold. Most women are teenagers when they tack this field and men are in their twenties.

Paris Fashion week Primavera 2009-2010

On the catwalks do not lose time and are already showing the progress of fashion for what will be next winter 2010.

Chanel dresses not go out of fashion, and always will be the icon of the modern woman and avant-garde, but look at this pink model to modesties all very formal and the model as a teenager; it looks spectacular despite that pose so rare.

And what about the sandals, who have not thought it would be used the next spring season, see it is very wrong, because they are used well, as we see here in the collection of Nina Ricci with a jumper and fur coat are fantastic, a different look to everything that is common today to see on the street. The accessories that I would recommend are the gloves without fingers and Carteret pink, which combine perfectly with the dress. Oh and you were set on the heels of the sandals ", amazing.

And if you do not dare to use the black for some reason, here is the perfect excuse to put aside modesty, just watch this trajectory silk. Very striking and suggestive, also part of the collection of Nina Ricci.

What I say about this model ultra femininewith an air of Greek goddess, which together with that hairstyle back reamed is very ad hoc, so I would say that as a sober and elegant art.

The portfolios are the perfect accessory for wearing fur, whether synthetic or natural, there are all types with long hair, short, rather mild, as well as shiny leathers, complemented by some that with some platform heels are very chic .

Wallet and belt in the same tone, they see that looks good?

Clothes Show Live is back for another year and it’s bigger & better than ever!

The largest fashion and beauty event in the world returns to Birmingham from 5-10 December 2008 for more fashion, hair, beauty, make-up, models, celebrities and of course more shopping than ever before. This year we’re continuing our commitment to nurturing and developing young talent in the fashion industry with more opportunities to get involved with the show….



Could you be Britain’s next top stylist?

This year, Clothes Show Live has teamed up with Maybelline New York to hunt for the Young Stylist Of The Year 2008. The winner of this coveted fashion award will get the chance to launch their fashion styling career with their very own shoot in Glamour Magazine. They’ll also get £200 of Topshop vouchers, a week internship at Glamour, experience working with top stylists and their winning outfit shown on the runway at Clothes Show Live. So what are you waiting for? If you’ve got a passion for fashion this could be your big chance…

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the largest fashion and beauty event in the world. For more information download the full Young Stylist of the Year brief.

The Clothes Show Live Design Awards 2008

The awards are specifically designed to cater for students between the ages of 13-25 years, allowing them to be involved in the show and be recognised for their outstanding skills. Growing from strength to strength the awards are now a major element of Clothes Show Live and a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved in. This year’s awards include:

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Russian Fashion Models

A Russian model shows the latest Russian fashion, A model presents a creation by Russian fashion house "Fresh Art" during a show at the Russian Fashion Week in a night club in Moscow

Fashion Week Paris

Never flashy or superfluous but certainly sophisticated, so will be the "prêt-à-porter" Chanel next winter, which took over the old tradition of wearing cuffs and removable necks, in this case, of course, beautiful.

Each model was an ode to "luxury useful", a concept invented by the German Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's artistic soul between weight and other brands of fashion visionary who has been in place for several seasons has been announcing the death of the "bling bling".

I mean, for example, all sorts of colorful jewelry, embroidery reloaded, rich pearl necklaces, gold chains, shiny tinsel and other accessories.

How did last January with his celebradísima and 'immaculate' haute couture collection for summer 2009 all white, the teacher today gave a master class in how to avoid unnecessary luxuries.

To emphasize his catwalk was not the usual long and straight, but black on the podium had been set a consecutive series of small rooms, walls of white, where mannequins came and went, sometimes followed by six boys dressed in game.

Adapted to the times of crisis, the new luxury of the firm is almost always dyed black and was not enhanced with the historic collars round that for many years and different methods were more signs of a Chanel.

However, rather than convoluted, there were delicate ornaments and jewelry accessories flyers, pleats, flowers or frayed, built on tulle, cashmere, muslin or taffeta, to form cuffs which may occupy the entire forearm, neck and shoulders may even always moving, more or less bulky, more or less Cervantinos.

These jewelry Chanel Century XXI, will be showcased to the fans of "true luxury," explained the spokesperson of the firm.

Great black lover on "tweed" mate, wool, leather satin, crêpe or guipure, Lagerfeld used it often, broken only by the target embedded in mobile accessories, or by the appearance in clothing, or small whole joint asymmetric information, only two colors: pink and green jade.

Yes, the palette of autumn-winter 2009-2010 was reduced to black, white, jade green and pink, and, curiously, no one seemed to be lacking color.

Applauded the boldness in leading actresses and models like Anna Mouglalis, Milla Jovovich, Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer.

Black coat-dresses, evening dresses vapors, masculine trousers, wide and round, jacket dresses with optical effects, almost always lucid thin creatures, produced a narrow silhouette and graphic.

In the absence of diamonds, pearls and embroidery of light will shine Chanel women his gaze with small white and black sequins at the bottom of the eyes.

The makeup is as vital as the next winter knitted hats, usually to match the model that size, black, pink or green jade.

Super Rich Keep Buying: Paris Couture Houses See Good Times Roll On

PARIS — One morning last January, a clutch of well-dressed women gathered outside the Christian Lacroix fashion house on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

But the occasion wasn't a sample sale. Rather it was the day after Lacroix's summer couture show, and some of the most privileged women in the world were anxious to get dibs on some of the most expensive clothes in the world.

"At 8:30, they're in front of the door," marveled Marie Martinez, the chic, silver-haired couture director at Lacroix. "They know that after it's sold, it's impossible to have. They want to be the first appointment."

Such impatience is a potent symbol that couture continues to flourish despite widespread economic turmoil. What's more, it's expanding international customer base — flush with wealth, and increasingly from destinations to the east — is demanding more exclusivity and service than ever. As Paris gears up for four days of high fashion shows starting today, couture bosses are bullish, citing high double-digit sales gains last year and predicting strong attendance this week from a widening swath of clients, many from emerging markets with explosive wealth like the Middle East, Russia and Asia.

And as further proof that couture is defying gravity, executives said they have yet to note any dip in U.S. business so far, despite the economic turmoil there.

"What is most important is that haute couture is the ultimate luxury. It's about design, exclusivity, custom-made refinement, and the most exclusive and unique service," said Bruno Pavlovsky, president of the fashion division at Chanel, which saw couture sales rise more than 20 percent last year.

He also noted that the fashion house's January collection, which had models strolling out of a giant Chanel jacket erected in the Grand Palais, was one of its most successful to date.

While the numbers in couture are small, in terms of clients and the production output, Pavlovsky sensed the comeback of sizeable orders. "The last one was eight dresses in one shot," he said.

"The demand for very, very high-end products continues to be very strong," agreed Sidney Toledano, president of Christian Dior, citing an increase in couture sales of more than 35 percent last year and a "strong double-digit" growth so far this year. "Very rich people are not suffering from the crisis. The workshops have been very busy," he said. By Miles Socha - www.wwd.com

Touring Italy For Vacation and Travelling

For many tourists in Italy, "when in Rome" eventually leads to "when are we off to Florence?" The Italian Government Tourist Board estimates that more than half of the country's first-time vacationers visit at least three popular cities. Now, a few of the Italy hotels groups offer independent tours so guests can hop between cities at their own pace.

The Baglioni Hotels Group, with luxury properties in Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bologna and Verona, has its Baglioni Bespoke program. Tourists can spend six nonconsecutive nights in at least three of their hotels over a two-week period. "We have noticed that travelers want to customize their trips and agendas on their own time," said Luca Magni, a senior vice president of the company.

Venice
Venice is a prominent city which is the capital of Veneto, which is part of a province located in Italy. Next to Rome and Milan, Venice is one of the most well known cities in the country. It has a population of just over 270,000 people, and is a historical center of Italy.

Hotels in Venice are internationally renowned and have a class of its own. Since many tourists visit Venice every year, Venice hotels make sure that they leave no stone unturned to impress their lodgers. Falling in many categories, the city hotels of Venice are available in variety. From Cheap Hotels in Venice to luxurious ones… it is easy to find all of them here.

Rome
Rome is an amazing city,and for sure you can't see deeply all the beauties that it offers in few hours,but with our private tour is possible enjoy the highlights of Rome and know the most important information that a professional driver guide is going to tell you. Beautiful attraction that you can find is The Colosseum, the Vatican, and Trevi Fountain.

Rome has a vast number of pensioni and hotels, but it is always best to book in advance. This article has the purpose to explain where I suggest to reserve Rome hotels and the benefits to reserve an accommodation (hotel or apartment) in this area. You can find a cheap and yet clean and comfortable hotel in the city centre of Rome. You don’t need to spend a fortune to stay in Rome because cheap hotels are just there, waiting to accommodate you! For this reason it is essential to buy a good Guide to Rome

Milan
If you're thinking of visiting Milan, you can find lots of fun things to do during your stay. Milan is a fashion forward city, with young, ambitious people who love to party at the clubs, shop for fine couture, drink lattes in the street cafes, with some of the best Italian cuisine.

Milan museums include the Nineteenth Century Museo Poldi-Pezzoli devoted to paintings including Botticelli and Bellini, porcelain, and textiles, the Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Gallery) whose collection spans the centuries (Fifteenth to Twentieth), and Villa Belgioioso Bonaparte - Museo dell'Ottocento previously known as the Galleria di Arte Moderna. The Fifteenth Century Santa Maria delle Grazie Church (Saint Mary of the Graces) is worth seeing on its own. Its refectory houses a recently restored da Vinci masterpiece, Il Cenacolo, perhaps better known by its English-language name, The Last Supper. Please note that you must reserve well in advance to get a fifteen-minute look at this masterpiece.

Still other Milan museums include the Museo Civico Archeologico (Municipal Archeological Museum, the Museo Nazionale della Scienzo e Technica (National Museum of Science and Technology) with paintings and technical drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art gallery with the adjoining Biblioteca Ambrosiana. Make sure to visit the Museo Civico de Storia Naturale (Municipal Natural History Museum) along with its adjoining planetarium and Giardini Pubblici (Public Gardens). The latter is extra fun for the little ones with its pony rides, merry-go-round, and miniature train.

Milan Hotels is famous with elgance hotels. Get started to milan an find your best hotels like Le Meridien Gallia Hotel. Le Meridien Gallia Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Milan's renowned Piazza Duca d'Aosta. The Duomo Cathedral, Santa Maria Delle Grazie, La Scala Theatre and the Fairgrounds are some of the tourist attractions nearby. With impeccable room service and an on-site restaurant and bar, Le Meridien Gallia is considered one of the premier hotels in all of Italy.