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Tom Ford Welcomes A Son

Tom Ford Welcomes A Son 

 

Fashion designer Tom Ford and his partner Richard Buckley have welcomed their first child, Alexander John Buckley Ford.

Ford and Buckley's son was born on September 23. The designer's representative has confirmed, reported E! online.

But little is known about the baby, who is believed to have been born via a surrogate mother.
The former creative director of Gucci has been with journalist Buckley for 25 years and says it was love at first sight when they met at a fashion show in 1986.

Ford has previously stayed coy about his intention to have children, but said that he would never use any child as a "press tool" and would keep them out of the spotlight.

"If I have children, no one will know about it until the child is born. And no one will ever see the child because I certainly wouldn't use it as a press tool.

"If I have a child, you won't notice that I had a child. Maybe you'll see it when it's 18, but I will keep it out of the spotlight," he had said.

Katie Holmes Finally Kicks Off THOSE Boots In Favour Of A Stylish Look As She Talks Fashion, Craft... But Not Tom Cruise

Katie Holmes Finally Kicks Off  THOSE Boots In Favour Of A Stylish Look As She Talks Fashion, Craft... But Not Tom Cruise

Despite being a fashion designer, Katie Holmes has struggled with her own personal style.

But Holmes proved yesterday she can look beautiful elegant and young, despite a horrible run of fashion mishaps and grooming gaffes. The 33-year-old looked stunning as she left a business meeting in New York.

She's just been announced as the new face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics, and this seemed to be reflected in her gorgeously made up face.

Her look was helped along by the fact that she'd finally ditched the beige ankle boots that have become so ubiquitous of late.

In their place were a lovely pair of kitten heels with a delicate nude ankle strap.

The shoes tied in with a patent doctor's style bag.

But the safest colour stopped there as 33-year-old Katie was showing off her glorious legs in tight orange jeans.

They look suspiciously like Old Navy's Rock Star jeggings, which retail at the reassuringly low $32.

Perhaps Katie is being frugal now she's setting out on her own after finalising her divorce from Tom Cruise, fifty.

She has sold custody of their daughter Suri, six, and says she is focusing on being a hands on mother.

She told WWD: 'I spray-paint shoe racks, because, why not? I think, "Oh, I'm a great mom" - and then it doesn't really pan out the way I think it's going to. But the intention's there. I've always painted and done crafts at home - I have to stay creative in every aspect [of my life]. My sister teaches art, and she gives me a lot of ideas.'

And when it comes to style, Holmes admits that takes a 'lot of guidance' from her design partner, Jeanne Yang.

The actress employed her Holmes & Yang partner as her stylist for five years before they founded their fashion line.

She said: 'She has incredible taste, and I look to her for a lot of guidance. I'll have an idea, and I'll say, 'Jeanne, is this good or is it not?' And she gives her opinion, and she's very generous.

'She comes from one way of looking at things, I come from another, and we always meet in the middle and are very appreciative of the other person.'

Katie was recently named as the new face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics, which seems to show in her immaculately made up face.

Bobbi told WWD: 'We had tea in the afternoon, and we bonded. And then it was, 'Oh, my God, you would be the perfect face for Bobbi.' We weren't looking for a celebrity, just a cool, amazing woman who would fit with our brand. And she's just ridiculously naturally beautiful.'

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Wants To Start Designing

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Wants To Start Designing

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is an internationally famous supermodel, known for her killer looks and body.  She recently shot to a whole new level of fame, thanks to a starring role as the female lead in the third Transformers movie.  In addition, she's booked a role in the highly anticipated Mad Max: Fury Road with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.  Now, she has another aspiration: she wants to be a fashion designer.

She says she always had plans to go to college and study fashion design, but that she got distracted by her modeling career and thought that it would ultimately help her with designing clothes in the long run.  It makes sense, since after all, she is a fashion plate for the very clothes she wants to now design.

She said: ''I always wanted to go to fashion college. I got diverted. I got swept away to model and I thought: 'Well it will at least give me some experience within the industry and I'll hopefully get to work different designers from all over the world - which is what I managed to do.' ''

She told vogue.co.uk: ''From very early on in my modeling career it became apparent to me that it wasn't going to be forever, you have a shelf life. I wanted to make sure I had some form of security that didn't just depend on my appearance. I wanted to use my brain, explore it in different ways and try new things.''

She has recently debuted her underwear collection at Marks & Spencers, a well known, high street British brand.

Sonakshi Sinha To Walk The Ramp For Shabana's Fashion Show

Sonakshi Sinha To Walk The Ramp For Shabana's Fashion Show

When it comes to charity, the who's who of Bollywood fall over each other to help out, so can Sonakshi Sinha be far behind! The "Dabaang" beauty is all set to catwalk for Shabana Azmi’s NGO Mijwan Welfare Society.

Sonakshi Sinha

Confirming Sonakshi's presence on the ramp, actor Shabana stated "Sonakshi called on her own to inform me that her out-of-town trip had been postponed by a day, so could she walk for the girl child.”

Bollywood Celebs
It’s reported that nearly 23 celebs would be part of this event. The B-Town biggies walking the ramp include Imran Khan, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra among others.

Incidentally, even actor-choreographer- director Prabhu Deva has agreed to be part of this fashion show.

Sporting stars who have given the nod to be on the ramp are cricketer Yuvraj Singh and boxer Mary Kom.

Talking about Mary Kom’s participation, Shabana stated, "She was shocked by the unexpected offer, but coming from a small village and humble beginnings, she's a role model for our girls, who now believe their seemingly-impossible dreams are achievable. She will be arriving on Monday and may wear a sharara with Mijwan embroidery. This show is not just about beauty and glamour but substance and empowerment too."

Manish Malhotra to showcase his collections
Shabana’s charity show is bound to be full of surprises as several celebs have decided to be part of the event. Mijwan Welfare Society has been working for the progress of some of the villages by providing amenities like schools, electricity and roads.

Buzz has it that Bollywood’s favorite designer Manish Malhotra will be showcasing his collections for the charity event on September 3.

Tweeting about the show, Shabana wrote, “All of us have been working round the clock for Mijwan Sonnets in Fabric 3rd Sep Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Need your blessings for its success."

New And Noteworthy: Tea neck Wig Designer At Fashion Week

New And Noteworthy: Tea neck Wig Designer At Fashion Week

Work by Teaneck wig designer in Fashion Week: Wig designer Flora Shepelsky, owner of Teaneck's Design by Flora wig store, has teamed up with fashion designer Norisol Ferrari for New York Fashion Week, Thursday through Sept. 13. Shepelsky will custom design wigs for Ferrari's runway show on Sept. 10. Shepelsky creates hair enhancement and hair replacement solutions for women who need wigs for religious or health reasons, or for those who just want a new look. For more information: designbyflora.com.

* Piperlime set to open its first store in Manhattan: Piperlime, an online authority on shoes and fashion, is opening its first brick-and-mortar retail location Thursday in Manhattan. Stop by for the grand opening celebration between 6 and 11 p.m., where you will be treated to drinks and gifts. There will also be music by Rev Run and DJ Ruckus and an appearance by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe.

Greek Designer Sophia Kokosalaki, Diesel’s Fashion Engine

Greek Designer Sophia Kokosalaki, Diesel’s Fashion Engine

The iconic fashion brand Diesel may be an Italian company, but it has a young Greek designer who has helped make it a must-buy for its fans: Sophia Kokosalaki, who has her own brand in London and in the past few years has been working as Diesel’s creative director, prepared her last show for them.

Kokosalaki was born and raised in Greece,  where she studied literature before moving to London to try her hand in the fashion world and open her own company in 1999, before joining Diesel as well. Kokosalaki worked for the company’s upscale denim brand Diesel Black Gold a/k/a DBG. Since June 2009, Kokosalaki has supervised Diesel creations, turning the Italian firm into a reference point for media and enthusiasts in the modern fashion field.

According to fashion sector followers, her talent and creativity have given a dark and romantic touch to the brand’s clothes and have become an essential part of the New York Fashion Week. The Greek designer’s final collection for the Diesel brand will be showcased at NYC Fashion Week in September this year. Alexa Chung, Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson are some of the celebrities who’ve chosen to wear Kokosalaki’s creations at several events.

Chandni Bar, Fashion To Be Screened In Berlin

Chandni Bar, Fashion To Be Screened In Berlin

Two of filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's critically-acclaimed movies Chandni Bar and Fashion are in line to be showcased at the Indian Film Festival (IFF), to be held in Berlin from August 15 to 19.

Chandni Bar (2001) put the spotlight on the gritty life of bar girls and the Mumbai underworld, while Fashion (2008) revealed the underbelly of the glamorous fashion world.

Madhur Bhandarkar is humbled by the love and support of the international festival.

"I'm glad that my films have made a special slot for people around the world. I am looking forward to be there for the festival with two of my most loved films - Chandni Bar and Fashion," Bhandarkar said in a statement.

The festival has dedicated a section called "Leading The New Wave" to the director, who is known for making hard-hitting and realistic cinema.

"I have seen almost every film of Madhur Bhandarkar and I always wondered why Germany doesn't get to see his work, so at IFF Berlin, we took this opportunity to screen two of his remarkable films," said Alexandra Ccahuana Tito, chief executive officer of the festival.

The director will also release the new trailer of his upcoming film Heroine at the fest.

RiRi Roams London Streets Secretly For Fashion Inspiration

RiRi Roams London Streets Secretly For Fashion Inspiration

London, August 13 (ANI): Rihanna has revealed that she secretly wanders around the streets of London to check out what the Brits are wearing.The 24-year-old, who is producing Sky Living series 'Styled To Rock', also confessed that she loves the capital.

"London has always been one of my favourite cities to come to. I always go out on the street walking around to see what the kids are doing. They always set the trends for the designers," the Sun quoted her as saying.

"I find that the kids in London have so much style, so much street style and so much talent. This show was a way for me to give these kids the opportunity to see how far they can go.

The show, whose pilot launches on Tuesday, will hunt for a new British designer, who will create an outfit for the Bajan beauty to wear at London's Wireless Festival next July.The show will be fronted by Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts and feature designer Henry Holland.

"We're hoping to find the next superstar designer to dress superstars. What I'm really looking to find is the next innovative young designer, someone like Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen," Rihanna said.

"These designers are actually the fashion kids on the street who don't have the opportunity to get to the next step.

"The fashion kids always do something new, always do something innovative and that's what this competition is all about, and that's why I came to London. I really wanted to do this show because I love discovering new designers and finding things that are fresh and trendsetting," she added.

Each episode of the show will also feature famous celebrities, including Cheryl Cole, Katy Perry, Little Mix and Pixie Lott. 

Island Paradise

Island Paradise

The high street chain River Island has roots in the bomb sites of post-war London, but last week came speculation that the company would be expanding into the US early next year.

And with the announcement last month that the store was working on a collaboration with international megastar Rihanna, which will launch next spring, the company seems to be writing its own success story regardless of the recession.

River Island is already firmly established across Europe and Asia, but may yet follow its rival Topshop, which opened a New York store in 2009, and has since expanded across the American heartland. In the US, the concept of the "high street" doesn't exist as it does here, and Topshop's pocket money-friendly take on quirky and cool clothing has proved a hit among young shoppers across the pond.

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, an early season check-in proves that River Island has plenty to shout about: its new collection is stocked full of its own take on the baroque splendour seen on the rather more exclusive catwalks of labels such as Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino for autumn.

Other key influences include edgy youth and street culture, tailored to a customer base that is directional and discerning but keen for a bargain. Prices remain resolutely low, even on items such as shoes and bags that boast thoughtful and complex design features.

"Our customers want fashion with an added twist, and that's exactly what we do," explains Farida Kaikobad, the store's brand director. "New lines go in each week, keeping the stores looking fresh and ensuring customers come back for more. The whole team is very creative and I think this is reflected in our stores – we're often referred to as the 'boutique of the high street!'"

Born as a tiny East London wool shop in 1948, River Island started out as an independent clothing chain across the UK called Lewis Separates, which later morphed into the Sixties high-street hit Chelsea Girl, selling poppy fashion to the teeny-boppers who congregated on the Kings Road. It acquired its current name only in the early Nineties – incidentally, a decade that much of this season's stock harks back to, style-wise.

Having resurrected the Chelsea Girl line in recent years, the company has also added credibility by working alongside designers such as William Tempest, whose line for the brand launches next month, and sponsoring events at London Fashion Week. This season sees the chain hooking up with fashion designers and film-makers too. "River Island is such a successful brand because its style feeds in straight from the street," says Katherine Ormerod, senior fashion news editor at Grazia. "When you're in the stores, you see references taken from music videos, from street style websites and from style icons outside the world of catwalk fashion."

In fact, joining forces with Rihanna came about after the star was spotted out and about wearing several pieces from the store: a simple grey marl T-shirt emblazoned with a Rolling Stones logo; an Aertex mesh cut-out dress, and a pair of barely-there denim hotpants garnered plenty of column inches.

"It's no mean feat when luxury labels are falling over themselves to dress her," continues Katherine Ormerod. "Rihanna is the ultimate street-styler – mashing up insider labels with high street and designer labels, she seems more authentic than many other starlets."

"The River Island shopper is fashion savvy, but not a slave to trends or achingly cool," says Farida Kaikobad. "They all have their own style and shop for either great modern classics or fun seasonal pieces with us."

Seductive, Sizzling SARI

Seductive, Sizzling SARI

The possibilities potent in sari designing was explored in a variety of ways at the Seematti fashion event in the city

Despite the trendy tunics, smart dresses, seductive skirts and skinny legged denims that are oomphing up wardrobes and ramps alike, the lure of the six yards is still intact. The designer ensemble showcased at textile major Seematti’s fashion event at Le Meridien in Kochi this weekend experimented with the time-tested appeal of the sari.

The traditional weaves from Kacheepuram reinterpreted in fuchsia pinks, tangerine oranges and turquoise blues, dazzled. The authentic zari borders ranged from muted to subtle and conventionally loud. The prints and motifs, conceived by the CEO of Seematti Beena Kannan herself, keep the new-age bride in mind. “They need something that is classic, but with a contemporary twist,” says Beena. Hence, the colours are more vibrant, the combinations wacky and the zari detailing more varied. “Though we have tried to modernise the patterns and designs, we have retained the richness of the traditional silk,” says Beena. Whites, too, got a whole new exposure in Kancheepuram. Creamy, off and stark whites with brilliantly-coloured borders. White is loved universally and for a designer, it presents immense possibilities, she adds.

The first two rounds brought out the best of Kancheepuram and the other displayed the brand’s latest designer wear collection—cottons, nets tussars and mangalgiri. Customers of Seematti got a chance to be the models for the designer cotton collection. While the ghagras, gowns, lehengas and silk saris were flaunted by models from Mumbai. Showstopper Sameera Reddy showed off the resplendent quality of the Kancheepuram in Beena’s signature style orange sari with kasavu. All the garments displayed at the show are available at the showroom.

Seematti has conducted similar shows in the country and abroad including the U.S. and the U.K., says Beena.

Fashion Week Boss Struggles With Bills

 Fashion Week Boss Struggles With Bills

 

The organiser of the inaugural Wellington Fashion Week has staged a "new season catwalk show" to recoup costs from the event.

It is understood that Thursday night's BMW Fashion in the Capital showcase at St Johns Bar was in part a bid to cover debts overdue to individuals and businesses involved in Fashion Week.Organiser Cameron Sneddon said at the wrap party for the five-day-long event in April that it had cost $100,000 and left him "a little out of pocket".

Members of his management team now claim that Wellington Fashion Week Ltd, of which Mr Sneddon is the director and sole shareholder, owes thousands of dollars to people who made the event possible.Former production manager James Butters said that, less than a week before the April 18 launch, Mr Sneddon told him that "we'vegot no money and all spending has to stop".

"My first thoughts were, why weren't we warned earlier? How are we going to be able to pull off a fashion week with no money?"

Mr Sneddon refused to be interviewed or answer detailed questions, but said in an email that Wellington Fashion Week had been a "huge success".

"Financially it brought money into the local economy . . . during the low season. With any event in its first year, it is a learning curve as we started up from scratch and brought an amazing event to the capital."

He said it would be "even more of an impressive event next year".

Days before the launch, $12,500 of catering services were cancelled in an attempt to curb all non-essential spending.Models and volunteers were also expected to cover associated costs such as meals and taxis themselves.One model said he and many others missed out on wages in order to take part. He was owed $300, but knew of female models owed more.

"We're all out of pocket. There's usually a delay in payment for modelling, but nobody expected it to go on this long."

He said he had refused an opportunity to model in Fashion in the Capital. "I said there's no way that we were going to help him out and not get paid for it again."




Though venue hire for Massey University's Great Hall - offered at a discounted rate - had been paid, the cost of hiring extra security and cleaning staff for the event was still outstanding.Massey communications director James Gardiner said some aspects of Mr Sneddon's management of Fashion Week "caused us concern".

"We'd want to talk to him about those before we considered supporting it again in future . . . that would depend on him clearing any debts he owes to Massey."

Kirsty Bunny, of Kirsty Bunny Management, which supplied models for both Fashion Week and Fashion in the Capital, said this week she was in discussions with Mr Sneddon regarding overdue payment for Fashion Week, and she was "hopeful of a good outcome".

Jack Candlish, of STIK Signworks, who has not been paid for promotional signage for the event, defended Mr Sneddon's vision.

"He's working hard to repay the debt and I'd encourage him to treat this year's event as a learning curve.

"No-one ever cracks it on their first attempt."

Fashion Week sponsors included Wellington International Airport, Wellington City Council, the Museum Hotel, and Kirkcaldie & Stains. Tickets to the main group shows cost $80.

Thursday night's show was nearly a sellout, a spokeswoman for Dash Tickets said.

The capacity of St Johns is 300.

Trends Don't Work, Says JJ Valaya

Trends Don't Work, Says JJ Valaya

Ace designer J.J. Valaya doesn't believe in the concept of trends. He says each person should create his or her own fashion identity.

"I don't believe in trends. My personal opinion is that trends don't work. Just wear something, stand in front of the mirror and just be honest to yourself. If it works for you, it's trendy enough," Valaya told IANS.

"There are always some basic trends but by and large you don't have to be very fashion conscious," he added. The veteran designer launched a new initiative, JJ Valaya Luxury Weddings, a four-day wedding exposition. He has collaborated with Fashion One International to offer specialised services by companies like Ferns n Petals, The Entertainment Design Co., Tamarai Luxury Catering, The Badal-Raja Company and Gitanjali Jewellery.

After Tarun Tahiliani, Valaya is the second Indian designer to start an exposition of this nature. He has his reasons. "When you think of top Indian wedding designers, four or five popular names come to your mind, who have been handling the market for a while. So something like this becomes a natural extension for us.

"This is something which is second skin, since we deal with brides and grooms in family all the time. There has been a lot of enquiry to give creative direction to weddings. So we came upon with this idea," he said.

Vijay Singh, managing director, Fashion One International, said: "The purpose of coming together for JJ Valaya Luxury Weddings is to establish a credible design platform for sophisticated and bespoke wedding concepts."

Valaya, who showcased his collection "The Azark" at the opening day Delhi Couture Week, says the purpose behind JJ Valaya Luxury Weddings is to cater to the India's big fat weddings.

"This is open to potential wedding clients. When we start working with customers, then every wedding will be designed exclusively. Our endeavour is not take (organise) tons of weddings. We just want to do five to six top weddings of the country and make them absolutely fabulous and mind blowing," he said.

Lakme Fashion Week: Wasseypur's Huma Qureshi Takes To The Ramp

Lakme Fashion Week: Wasseypur's Huma Qureshi Takes To The Ramp

If she wowed movie buffs with her performance in Gangs of Wasseypur, actress Huma Qureshi impressed fashionistas when she walked the ramp on Tuesday in a black dress as showstopper for Atithi Gupta at the fifth and final day of Lakme Fashion Week 2012.

For Huma, Atithi Gupta created a black dress with uneven drape hemline and teamed it up with golden zardosi sleeveless shrug.

"I work on detailing. My garments look simple but there is lot of texturing and gathering. I wanted to keep it minimalistic, stylish and different," said Atithi Gupta.

When asked why she chose Huma as her showstopper, the designer explained: "In her forthcoming movie Gangs of Wasseypur 2, Huma plays the love interest of a gangster. There is lot of drama to her character in the film, she tries to imitate Madhuri Dixit. I thought this would add drama to my garments and that she would do justice."

The music of Gangs Of Wasseypur played in the background when the actress sashayed down the ramp and it was a perfect promotion for part two of the film, releasing Wednesday. Director Anurag Kashyap, who showed up a little late, was there to cheer for Huma.Atithi's collection offered dresses, pleated skirts, draped outfits, jumpsuits and she also experimented with unique jackets and fluid pants.

She used a mix of fabrics like georgette, wrinkled crepe, chiffons and cotton silks to give a feminine and classy feel to her garments. A wide range of colors including blue, pastel purples, black and grey was used.The final day also saw collections by other new designers - Nupur Kanol and Ruchika Sachdeva.

Whitney Port Asks Fans To Fund Her Fashion Show

Whitney Port Asks Fans To Fund Her Fashion Show

 

  

TV personality-turned-fashion designer Whitney Port, best known as one of the stars of MTV’s reality shows The Hills and The City, has made an appeal to her fans so that she can stage her Whitney Eve catwalk show during New York Fashion Week

In a video appeal, entitled ‘Road to Runway’, Port appeals for 50,000 Dollars to help her produce the “first fan-supported runway show” by asking for her fans to pay for the venue, make-up artists, models, production and publicity costs in order to stage her show at Manhattan's Lincoln Center.

Port, who is thought to be worth 3.5 million Dollars, launched her mid-price label in 2008 and held her debut catwalk show at New York Fashion Week last season says in the video:  "I'm doing something that's never been done before - the first-ever fan-supported fashion show at fashion week in New York. That means I'm asking you, the friends and fans who've made everything I do possible, to join the crowd-funding campaign."

To entice fans to donate, Port has listed a number of “perks” for contributing, for example five Dollars will get you a personalised thank you tweet, fifty Dollars will let you be one of the first to “rock” a piece from the Whitney Eve spring 2013 line, and the first five donors to give 250 Dollars will get a visit to the New York headquarters in the run up to the show for a behind-the-scenes tour. With other incentives including gift cards, bracelets, makeovers and Port even hints that one lucky donor will win a front row seat at the show.

It isn’t unheard of for small fashion labels to need a cash injection ahead of fashion week, most however look to corporate sponsorship deals, opting for “crowd-funding” is an unconventional approach but in Port’s mission statement she adds that this process allows her to share her art in a way that “educates and involves her fans” and allows them “to be an integral part of the process”.

With 35 days left of the ‘fix-funded’ campaign on Indiegogo it seems Port’s fans aren’t too concerned with her fashion label as she has only raised 3,103 Dollars. The current Britain’s Next Top Model judge will only receive her needed campaign funds if she hits her 50,000 Dollar goal by September 10.

Fashion Inspired By The Art Of Ballet

 Fashion Inspired By The Art Of  Ballet 

 

Watching the Fire Bird ballet by Igor Starvinsky in Vienna was a revelation for Sanchita Ajjampur. “It was an opportunity to savour the interplay between music, choreography and visual art,” says the designer, recounting the experience. So when she was looking for inspiration for a new line, the Fire Bird was a natural choice. To be unveiled at the Lakme Fashion Week on Monday, Sanchita’s Fire Bird line is a “tapestry of dark and delicate stories from the iconic ballet, highlighting the glamour of the ball gown and its contextual accessories down the fashion decades,” the designer says, adding, “This line is all about balancing ecstasy and harmony and making it excitingly modern.”

Sanchita’s collection is divided into the womenswear and menswear segments, with the line for women featuring plenty of delicate sheers embellished with exotic cut feather shapes and punched fabrics, metallic black, gold and rigid plastic (to impart a futuristic feel) and chiffons with opulent embellishment. The menswear segment however, draws from a vastly difference source — the Wild, Wild West.

“The creative spirit of the Wild West is an endlessly renewable style,” says Sanchita. “The Native Amer-ican influences are seen in the decorative detailing and add to the functionality of the garment. I’ve tried to deconstruct and explore mythology through new proportions where art and functionality collide.”

She may count Isabella Duncan and Tabitha Simmons among her personal style reference points, but she doesn’t design for any particular muse, Sanchita says: “It’s about a whole lifestyle where everything you inhabit is sumptuous. The clientele is mainly fashionable art-lovers, whose clothes reflect their avant-garde thinking. My creations are the ultimate expression of style, for those wanting to project it. I design for a stylish person who can balance individuality with conformity, and most of all, is intelligent, with a strong sense of self.”

Fashion Blog Dedicated To Olympic Scrunchies Emerges

Fashion Blog Dedicated To Olympic Scrunchies Emerges

With the London games still in full swing, it seems everyone has come down with a case of Olympic fever. And while most are glued to their TV sets hoping to catch a glimpse of the newest athlete to win that coveted gold, there are some more fashion-focused viewers who are interested in one thing only: the scrunchies.

The scrunchie, as you probably know, is an elastic hair tie covered in a ton of fabric. They were most popular in the '80s-'90s, but still pop up now and then on the likes of a wide array of Olympians, as well as on Hilary Clinton.

"Olympic Scrunchies" is a fabulous Tumblr dedicated to the most fantastic array of Olympians and their hair accessories of choice that was discovered by the folks at Racked.

A blog dedicated to the hair accessory, the site proudly declares: "There should be Olympic medals for the best scrunchies."

While the blog hasn't been updated in a few months, its relevance is clearer than ever amidst the excitement of the 2012 Olympic games. I mean, just look at it's most recent post:

"1 white angelic Nancy Kerrigan scrunchie, and 1 black hot mess Tonya Harding scrunchie."

Exciting Fashion Trends Monsoon

Exciting Fashion Trends Monsoon

It’s been a while since we bid Spring/Summer 2012 adieu. With the rains making a more frequent appearance, it is also time to wash out our wardrobes and say hello to the exciting fashion trends Monsoon 2012 has brought with it. The focus of this season is the colour palette. The monochromatic look is in. B-town stars like Genelia D’Souza, Kareena Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have paved the way for this trend. Apart from making you look slimmer, monotone dresses are ideal as day as well as evening wear.

Here’s where you can accessorise all chunky and bling. This is that time of the year when you swap your pretty pastels for brighter colours. Marigold yellow, psychedelic pink, electric blue, indigo and raspy orange are the hot and happening shades now. The key to wearing these colours right is by teaming them up with neutral shades.

Black and white, together and separately, are prime choices for dresses in particular. The one item of clothing that can never go out of style is the ubiquitous denims. However, each season, they make their presence felt with a quirky twist. This time around, ripped jeans are in vogue, especially in the flared and boot cut styles. Tank tops go best with this getup. If you prefer to wear your skinny jeans, make sure you team it up with either a biker jacket or a non baggy sweatshirt to complete your look.

As women get daring, it comes as no surprise that hot pants have won the adulation of many a damsel. But you’ve got to have toned legs to carry it off. Colour block tops are in. However, wearing such apparel with a combination of more than three colours could spell disaster.

Where fabric is concerned, silicon washed materials for trousers are advised. A blend of rayon and cotton is a sensible choice. Men should wear linen trousers through this season. As far as accessories go, it is obvious that the umbrella is something you cannot not carry this season. Move over black, colour block, pop art and newsprint umbrellas are a hit.While crocs, flip-flops and rubber mules are usually given preference, don’t forget platforms, wedges and boots also raise your fashion quotient. In terms of makeup, always wear waterproof makeup and go for nude tones. You can wear your hair loose or you braid it. The whole point is to keep your look simple but chic.

Fergie Joins Case-Mate To Launch Mobile Device Fashion Accessories Campaign

Fergie Joins Case-Mate To Launch Mobile Device Fashion Accessories Campaign

Case-Mate is the international design company known for creating fashion-forward accessories that protect, adorn, and enhance mobile technology. In the upcoming campaign, Fergie will join Selena Gomez and Common on Case-Mate's growing roster of fashionable celebrity trend-setters who will inspire Millennials to outfit their smartphones, tablets and other portable electronic devices with cases that complement their various styles and individual personalities.

The integrated marketing campaign will include broadcast, digital, and social media-based programming. In addition, Fergie and Common will be co-hosting a mobile accessories fashion event in New York City for Case-Mate during 2013 Spring Fashion Week this September.

"I'm a huge believer in changing up my look to express the way I feel – and am always looking for fun accessories to spice up my outfit so I feel confident and sexy," said Fergie. "I'm really excited about partnering with Case-Mate – they are such a fun, edgy brand that I relate to on so many levels."

The rock-star-turned-fashion-designer is known for her chic and flirtatious sense of style. Fergie was named to People Magazine's "Best Dressed" List and has since launched Fergie™ and Fergalicious by Fergie™ footwear lines, along with fragrances Viva, Outspoken and Outspoken Intense.

"Fergie's free spirit and passion-for-fashion make her a perfect fit for Case-Mate," said Shashi Reddy, Case-Mate's founder and CEO. "She's a creative icon that has broken through barriers in film, music and fashion – and we are thrilled to be working with her."

The campaign is set to air beginning in September 2012.