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Thursday, 9 August 2012

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.

Monday, 6 August 2012

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.

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

FiveThings You Didn't Know About Yves Saint Laurent

The late designer Yves Saint Laurent is famous for his several contributions to the world of fashion. Today, on his birthday we share the top five things that you probably didn't know about him:

1. Yves Henri-Donat Matthieu-Saint Laurent was born in French occupied Algeria and moved to Paris in his late teens. In 1953, he won a fashion design contest organized by the International Wool Secretariat and Christian Dior was so impressed by his winning designs that he hired young Saint Laurent on the spot. After Dior’s sudden death, Saint Laurent was appointed Head Designer of the House of Dior at the young age of 21.

2. Yves Saint Laurent was the first French designer to create prêt-à-porter line, Rive Gauche, to democratize fashion and make it easily available to more people. He was also the first designer to use ethnic models in his shows.

3. Two of Saint Laurent’s greatest contributions to women’s wear are the "trapeze dress" and "Le Smoking". The trapeze dress was a part of Saint Laurent’s first collection as head designer of Dior. The dress debuted in the 1958 Dior Spring Collection and sprung him immediately to international fame. The dress had fitted shoulders and flared outwards from below the shoulders giving it a softer look.

"Le Smoking" was the first classic tuxedo suit for women and was introduced in 1966. With the tuxedo suit for women, Saint Laurent pioneered the androgynous minimalist look, which became increasingly popular. Saint Laurent is credited with empowering woman by giving them sartorial options which were earlier exclusive to men.

4. In 1971 Saint Laurent appeared in an advertisement for a men’s cologne from his line. This ad shocked the fashion world as he had posed naked with his legs modestly crossed in the front. Another highly accomplished designer, Tom Ford, paid homage to this vintage ad during his tenure at YSL, by making a male model pose full frontal for the M7 Men’s Fragrance.

5. In 1983, Saint Laurent became the first living fashion designer to be honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a solo exhibition. He passed away on June 1, 2008 of brain cancer. His partner, Pierre Bergé, in collaboration with Christie’s, organized a grand auction of 733 items that Saint Laurent and Bergé had been collecting since the 1950s. The auction comprised a large range of items ranging from Picasso paintings to Chinese zodiac sculptures. The proceeds of the auction were said to be used for the creation of a new AIDS research foundation.

Saturday, 21 July 2012

Fashion Student Creates Stunning Dress Out Of Pages From The Daily Mail

A fashion student created a dress made out of pages from the Daily Mail and it's earned her an A grade in her A-level exam.Chloe Wright, from Bradley Stoke, Bristol, was inspired to make the eye-catching gown after a trip to Paris.Her tutors at Bristol's Patchway Community College were so impressed they awarded he a 100 per cent mark and have predicted she will easily gain an A grade.She said:

'The dress is made from many strips of specially selected black-and-white print from the Daily Mail, and I made a block-print pattern of the Eiffel Tower design to add to the corset.'In March, I went to Paris for five days with my boyfriend Cameron, and gained a lot of inspiration for my work from the amazing architecture of the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame cathedral.

'I had researched Jean Paul Gaultier’s 2009 collection in which he used architecture in his designs but I also wanted to incorporate some more current ideas, and the huge ruffled Christian Dior skirts gave me the basis for my creations.'Chloe created a circular head dress by laying organza over the top of the newspaper and burning it slightly in places to expose the pages underneath.'I embroidered stitching in the design of the Notre Dame stained-glass window, including the smallest circle as an earring.'Chloe created the back of the headdress by weaving Diet Coke cans and beads on thin wire.Her 14-year-old sister, Charlotte agreed to model the unique creation.

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Rihanna To Design Clothing Collection For River Island

River Island is delighted to announce an exciting and exclusive collaboration with Rihanna; she will be designing her first clothing collection for River Island. The capsule collection will launch in Spring 2013.

Rihanna said:

“I’ve been wanting to design my own collection for some time. River Island is the perfect partner for me to collaborate with and working with a British, family run business also really appealed to me. I find London really inspiring and River Island loves to have fun with clothes. I’m looking forward to working with them and creating something really special.”

River Island is a brand with Great British heritage. Founded and based in London, the business was created and is managed by the Lewis family. With design at the heart of the business River Island continues to grow globally as it enters its 64th year. River Island has over 300 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Russia, Holland, Poland, Belgium, Middle East and Far East and offers worldwide shipping through its website.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with Rihanna and to be the first fashion brand to work with her in this way,”River Island chief executive Ben Lewis added. “Rihanna is a style icon, from street to chic she enjoys her fashion. As soon as we started to work together we knew this was a perfect fit. Rihanna will be designing the collection and we will be sharing our fashion experience with her to develop a range her fans will love.”

The brand is positioned as a fast-moving fashion business offering great value and distinctive women’s, men’s and kid’s clothing, footwear and accessories.With over 60 years of fashion retailing experience, River Island is one of the most successful companies on the High Street.River Island has nearly 300 stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Monday, 16 July 2012

Rihanna To Design A Capsule Collection With River Island

We've been wondering how long it would take for Rihanna to design her own fashion line, and it's just been revealed that she'll be launching a capsule collection for Spring 2013 with British high street store River Island.

As far as we're concerned, this is the perfect partnership. River Island has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, offering affordable takes on catwalk trends and never shying away from difficult or edgy looks. Known for its strong prints, heavy embellishment and amazing accessories, the brand is a brilliant match for fearless fashion fan Rihanna.

Rihanna says of the collection, "I've been wanting to design my own collection for some time. River Island is the perfect partner for me to collaborate with and working with a British, family run business also really appealed to me. I find London really inspiring and River Island loves to have fun with clothes. I'm looking forward to working with them and creating something really special."

Monday, 9 July 2012

Fashion Design Council Of India Promote Indian Ethnic Fabrics

With the latest collaboration between the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, monsoon showers signify a renewed energy and rebirth for Indian handlooms and textiles. In an initiative to promote Indian handlooms the textile ministry, the Central Cottage Industries Corporation (CCIC) and the FDCI have joined hands to assist, develop, encourage and support traditional Indian weaves.

On Saturday evening, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit inaugurated this association with a first-of-its kind exhibit themed 'Sarang' at the emporium along with chairperson Anjali Rai.

Leading FDCI designers Rohit Bal and Anju Modi showcased an exclusive peacock-inspired collection at the emporium. Bal and Modi are the first two of the 60 designers who will participate in the initiative.

Talking about the collaboration, FDCI chief Sunil Sethi said: "Indian fashion is not only about haute couture and Western ready-to-wear; it is also about fashion with substance. Undeniably, this will give fashion a more serious face and enable it to undertake a larger role for Indian textiles, handlooms and fashion in totality. The council along with leading designers will be able to showcase their support to traditional textiles and weaves. Every month five designers will exhibit an exclusive collection at the emporium over a period of a year. The textile ministry is going all out to promote traditional handlooms and the FDCI will work in tandem with them."

This venture might be the silver lining on the Indian fashion scene which has recently suffered owing to a bout of insignificant fashion weeks mushrooming all across the country. It might finally herald the beginning of a fashion revolution and signal the end of small commercial events that do more disservice than good.