Inspirational Quote

“One thing I've always believed, ... is that menswear fabric can go into the ballroom as well.”- Geoffrey Beene

FASHION NEWS to ThInK about!

Madonna's 13-year-old daughter Lourdes will be collaborating with her mother on a fashion line for juniors to be. It will launch in July. The "Material Girl" collection will be available at Macys and at macys.com during late July. 

Madonna said she had really enjoyed designing a fashion collection for Swedish fashion chain H&M three years ago but it was her daughter, Lourdes, who really wanted to do the "Material Girl" collection.

Madonna said her daughter's style was "inspired by kids she sees in hip-hop and ballet classes, European influences, and bands she listens to."

Inspirational Quote

"All men and women want to be sexy--In the last three seasons, when we tried to change shapes with the new volume, customers altered the shape in the shop to be tighter like before." - Stefano Gabbana

Did you know?

Did You Know?


An item of clothing is considered vintage if it dates back from 1920 to 1960. Anything after this date is considered retro. 

Looking Stylish in an Affordable Way

Go to your local army store and pick up some essential items that can bring your outfits to life! You can definitely benefit from a local army store...you will be able to get a true "runway" look for a lot cheaper! GQmagazine put up 3 necessity items that should be added into your wardrobe! Check them out:

1. Web Belts ($5)
The steel buckle is all army; the canvas strap is almost preppy.

2. Military Sweaters ($40)
The ubiquitous fashiony ones cost three times as much as the real deal.

3. Combat Boots ($140)
Durable, but with a body-hugging fit and cool unfinished hem.

Inspirational Quote

"It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure." - Coco Chanel

Shopping with style

Hello Fashionistos!

Have you all checked out the store Zara recently? Zara's lookbook for March 2010 is a must-see! Zara has some very refreshing pieces of clothing that is designed with neat and clean lines throughout their material! This menswear line has definitely made a distinct and powerful message when it comes to expressing yourself through your clothes! You should truly consider stopping by in this store! Zara will have you looking chic and inspiring!  

Inspirational Quote

"Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself from within."- Ralph Lauren

Did you know?

Did you Know??
Ralph Lauren attended Baruch College as a Business major, but dropped out two years later. He did not attend fashion school, but he worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesperson. During that time, he created the Polo label of neckties. He later bought the name "Ralph Lauren" from Norman Hilton and began to oversee his fashion empire.

Trend Watch!!

MENSWEAR FALL 2010 TREND

Traditionalism has been a common style that men maintain within in America. Stepping out of the box, Calvin Klein has been focusing on taking it to the next level! For Fall 2010 menswear, Calvin Klein has used innovative and industrial fabrics to make sturdy, broad silhouettes that are easy to understand. The suits are made out of Mylar, iridescent nylon, or a layered silk mesh. 

Inspirational Quote

“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence — which, I believe, does make the woman." -Mary Kay Ashe

FASHION NEWS to ThInK about!

FASHION NEWS to ThInK about!
Jean Paul Gaultier will be picking up an award at the new Kylie Minogue-hosted AmfAR event in New York on June 3. He will receive an Inspiration Award for his lifetime contribution to men’s fashion and the fight against AIDS. Also WWD reported that Elle Decoration magazine has given Gaultier "...a couturier carte blanche to appoint a 2,000-square-foot apartment atop the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine museum. It will be unveiled in May and reflect the designer’s eclectic, irreverent sensibility. This won’t be the first time Gaultier has done home objects, having collaborated with France’s VIA in 1992 to produce items like the Roman chariot-style armchairs dotting the lobby of his Paris headquarters."

Trend Watch!!

Trend Watch

Loose clothing, effortless attitudes, and laid-back manners is a Spring/Summer trend watch for menswear!

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“For me, clothes are kind of character; I don’t follow fashion or understand trends.”- Meryl Steep

Create this look for yourself!!

Create this look for yourself!! Get this Eva Longoria look!

Ninewest- Bonfire natural leather $8

Forever21- Grommet Studded Pullover $15.80

Forever21- Bohemian Love Scarf $5.50

Forever21- Ankle Zip Skinny Jean $12.50

Forever21- F1252 Sunglasses $5.80

 

Inspirational Quote

  Inspirational Quote

“Fashion is all about happiness. It’s fun. It’s important. But it’s not medicine.”- Donatella Versace

Did you know?

Did you know?

Sarah Jessica Parker had 81 costume changes in the 2008 Sex and the City Movie. She says her favorite article of clothing from the film was a vintage belt that she actually named "Roger “

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“Fashion is treated too much as news rather than what it is, what it does and how it performs.”- Geoffrey Bee

FASHION NEWS to ThInK about!

Fashion NEWS to ThInK about!!

H&M will deliver its first fully sustainable line called The Garden Collection on March 25, 2010. It’s full of bright designs made out of organic cotton and linen, recycled polyester. H&M had made a decision, starting in 2004, to increase its organic cotton use by 50% each year through 2013. The Garden Collection will be made of 80 pieces and a new shopping bag will be made in conjunction with the Garden Collection.  What do you think about this new collection?

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“ Fashion is more about feel than science.” –Pharrell Williams

Trend Watch!!

TREND  WATCH

With the recent Paris Fashion Week, many designer had choose extraordinary looks for the fall season! Check out Jean Paul Gaultier’s world-traveler theme! There are some very unique and creative pieces that you may want to adopt into your wardrobe. 

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“Fashion is a potency in art, making it hard to judge between the temporary and the lasting.”- Emund C. Stedman

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“Fashion is like the ashes left behind by the uniquely shaped flames of the fire, the trace alone revealing that a fire actually took place.”- Paul de Man

Did you know?

Did you Know??

        Charles Worth is known as the father of Haute Couture. The English designer moved to Paris and opened a boutique in 1858. In France, the label of “Haute Couture” is protected by Law. Therefore in 2006, Prada was not considered as an official Haute Couture house. To be considered as one, a certain number of criteria must be met by the fashion house such as number of employees and fashion show participation.

Inspirational Quote

Inspirational Quote

“ Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it’s about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.”- Adriana Lima

Create this look for yourself!!

Create this look for yourself!!

 Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week Look

French Connection- Belle And Ellis Pants  $128

French connection- Super Sateen Jacket $188

Arden B- Shirred Side Lace Cami- $14.99

 

Guess- Carrie $90

 

Want your own twist?? Try these!! Guess- Carlile- $63.47

Arden B- Asymmetrical Fold Over Clutch- $28

Best dressed for the Oscars 2010

A FEW "BEST DRESSED AT THE OSCARS"

-Elizabeth Banks

-Tom Ford

-Nicole Richie

-Rachel McAdams

The Scoop about Paris Fashion Week Fall' 10 Collections!

The Scoop about Paris Fashion Week Fall ’10 Collections!

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         - Damir Doma

-       - men’s wear line is well responded to

-       - “The modern monk” clothing style

-       - uses volume and proportions with draping

-       - black and ash gray but progresses with the collection into   
           exciting splashes of print 

Inspirational Quote

"It's about simple pieces with sensitivity and romance, as opposed to minimal and sterile."- Richard Nicoll

The Scoop about Paris Fashion Week Fall '10 Collections!

- Richard Nicoll, "for Cerruti"
- British born, but raised in Austrialia
- graduated from London's Central Saint Martins in 2002
- one of the stars of London Fashion Week
- Freelanced for Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton
- "for Cerruti" is Nicoll's first women's collection, that is relaunching after eight years
- Clothes worn by Kylie Minogue and Sofia Coppola
- designs jabot- accented dresses in grays, pastel pink, khaki, blue: prints, diagonal stripes, and tiny dots

Vintage Glasses

Inspirational Quote

“Always the problem with wanting to do structure is to do them in a way that still moves and is still comfortable, not really stiff," - Miuccia Prada

Did you know?

In 1947 the "New Look" was introduced by Christian Dior to the world. Christian Dior introduced his "New Look" on February 12, 1947. Coco Chanel had opened her fashion house in the 1930s but closed during the war. Yves Saint Laurent was actually Christian Dior's apprentice and Gucci made leather goods during this period.

Inspirational Quote

"It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure." ~Coco Chanel