A mere four years since its launch, the annual Fashion’s Night Out has announced further expansion for 2012, with all of the 19 territories that publish Vogue hosting the stylish shopping soiree.
Rise of the yummy mummy: New site for stylish moms launches
May 9, 2012 By
As the US prepares for Mother’s Day on May 13, a new digital platform for yummy mommies across the globe looking to share style tips launched May 9.
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Rise of the yummy mummy: New site for stylish moms launches
Air Jordans: The Best Nike Basketball Shoes
May 9, 2012 By
For some, the best Nike basketball shoes ever produced were back in Jordans hay day. Not so much because the technology or the materials in the shoes were better. Because of the iconic styling of almost every single line of Jordan retro sneakers. They were and to some still are, unmatched in terms of style. From the luminous colors to the distinctive lines, these shoes will be recognized anywhere as classic air jordans.
One draw is the vintage styling. Recent fashion trends have seen vintage styles come and go, so getting a pair of retro Nike basketball shoes has applications for the present and for a future return to vintage styles. The other draw is the limited edition nature of retro sneakers. These, especially the older Jordan ranges will never be made again unless Nike makes a decision to do a retro line. This increases both the value and the attraction.
Having mentioned the technology of retro shoes, modern day shoes are far superior thanks to some insane advances. These advances have come in materials and the actual electronic tech that goes in to some shoes now. Unfortunately modern day sneakers will never be able to match the styling of a retro pair to the fans of the original air jordans.
‘India’s Galliano’ says it’s all about the product
May 8, 2012 By
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian designers are famous for their elaborate embroideries and rich textiles but have yet to come up with products to woo the world’s fashion hotspots in the West, says Manish Arora, the international face of India’s fashion industry. Known for his colorful and psychedelic designs, Arora is the only Indian who is a regular at the Paris Fashion Week, and boasts of celebrity clients such as singers Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. …
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The Met Gala: Beyoncé’s dramatic arrival and Bruno Mars’s performance
May 8, 2012 By
The Met Gala took place Monday night in New York to launch the opening of The Metropolitan Museum’s new exhibition Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. Bruno Mars’s performance and Beyoncé’s entrance were among highlights noted on Twitter.
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Supermodel Bar Refaeli Stars in Israeli Spy Movie
May 7, 2012 By
‘Kidon’ Based on Alleged Mossad Hit in Dubai
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Fly the flag for British fashion in 2012
May 7, 2012 By
British designers including Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen have been getting into the spirit of the upcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and London 2012 Olympic Games with an array of patriotic creations ranging from high fashion ball gowns to practical Wellington boots.
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Paco Rabanne drops art director Arora by ‘mutual’ accord
May 4, 2012 By
Fashion house Paco Rabanne, which launched a women’s ready-to-wear line last year, has dismissed its artistic director, Manish Arora of India, by a “mutual agreement,” it said Friday.
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Vogue slaps worldwide ban on under-16 models
May 4, 2012 By
The editors of all 19 editions of Vogue around the world pledged Thursday to use only healthy models no younger than 16 on their editorial pages in an attempt to shift fashion’s approach to body image.
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Fashion agenda: Met Ball, Barcelona Bridal Week
May 3, 2012 By
Fashion fans should prepare for some serious outfit envy as May 7 signals the first-ever live streaming of the annual Costume Institute Gala, also known as the “fashion industry Oscars” thanks to the extravagant red carpet creations its A-list guests can be seen in. More extravagant gowns can be seen later in the month at the 20th Vienna Life Ball, which is hosting a special anniversary fashion show. Read about this and other important upcoming fashion events here.