The Alexander Report

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t’s face it, the sun hurts our eyes. Most folks solve this problem by perching a dark-plastic contraption at the nose bridge. It’s one of the amazing curiosities of chic living, though, that this device, known simply and accurately as sunglasses, has somehow been upgraded in fashion-wear terms and now count as a designer item. This exalted status makes these sunglasses very expensive. Fancy brands get fancy prices and we are often convinced that the more we pay for sunglasses, the higher its value as status symbol. The question is: are retailers taking us for a ride? And what can we do to find out? Read on to decide for yourself.

• There’s no doubt that sunglasses are part of one’s haute couture. It is like an adornment to your face and adds value to any fashion statement you desire to announce to the world at large. It makes sense, therefore, to pay money for an item that attracts others’ appreciative glances. Continue Reading »

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Giorgio Armani, the famous personality in the fashion industry, was born in the year 1934 in Piacenza, a small countryside in Milan. He studied in a public school where he got fascinated towards cinema and photography. After serving in Italian army for three years he finally began his profession in the fashion industry. Initially he joined the Nino Cerrati, a popular fashion house in Italy. After learning the concepts of designing for nine years with Nino, he stepped in to the fashion world as a designer in 1970 and soon in 1974 he started with the Armani Brand clothing and now there are variety of products offered under Armani brand.

Armani Exchange, the brand that gave a variety of clothing for affordable prices soon became popular amongst people due to its low-priced products. It was created in 1991 and amazingly now there are around 63 well-known boutiques in USA and more than 47 are there in the international market. Over the period of time the prices for Armani Exchange gradually grew and hence lost the popularity amongst the masses. Continue Reading »

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How can you update your look with just 3 items from Spring/Summer 2009?

Let’s take a look at what Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Dior have to offer and how we can adapt the trends for our summer wardrobes.

Nina Ricci is known for romanticism. Feminine clothes that indulge the girl in you. At Nina Ricci Spring/Summer 2009

Sheer is in. With clothes merely a wisp of fabric. Chiffon gowns with gorgeous sheer, frilly skirts in the form of long trains stole the show. Worn beneath a satin jacket, the look was fairy-tale princess gorgeous.

Translate that to everyday summer wear. Strappy tops and shorts, summer’s staple were given that fairy tale princess touch through the play of fabrics. A sheer chiffon strappy top is paired with satin shorts for that wearable, ethereally beautiful effect that is perfect for summer.

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Show offers something edgier.

Again, sheer is in. This time, as sheer wraps, sheer chiffon dresses that are ethereally beautiful and cool enough for summer’s heat. Continue Reading »

Tags: Christian Dior, Clothing, Dress, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Shopping, Skirt, Women's

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For many women a Prada handbag is very appealing and they are undoubtedly very fashionable. The down side however is the fact that some of these goods that are sold on the market are not authentic Prada handbags, but are replicated. Imagine how awful it must be when you open your purse you have coveted for so long, only to discover it is far from being a designer handbag, it is actually a fake. There are criminals out there who want to sell replica goods under false pretenses; you have to make sure you are not a victim of these crimes. This legendary fashion houses goods are constantly replicated, but other design houses such as Gucci, Miu Miu, Fendi, Chanel, Versace etc also have this problem.

What should you look for when checking for authenticity?

This may be an easy task for the trained eye, however Prada purses are of the best quality and the craftsmanship is exceptional. First off the inside should be as good as the exterior and there shouldn’t be one stitch out of place. Continue Reading »

Tags: Accessories, Chanel, Clothing, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Purse, Versace

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Many people think that owning a Louis Vuitton handbag is owning one of the best handbags in the world. It is true that it is one if not the most popular and most recognizable brand names throughout the world and getting your new 2009 handbag is easy to do if you know where to look. Looks like Madonna will be the new ad model for the spring 2009 collection of handbags so there are sure to be some new great styles to choose from. They will have the classic monogram styles that you have been accustomed to but be assured they will have some real interesting new styles as well.

Louis Vuitton has been around for a long period of time and has established itself amount the best handbags you can buy. This has created an atmosphere for such a popular brand to also be the most knocked off handbag in the world as well. There is much debate about the quality of the real deal and the knockoff brands but be assured that with the real Louis Vuitton Handbag you will be getting the best quality possible. Continue Reading »

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Burberry fashion handbags collection can be one of your most valuable possessions. From the world recognized maker of designer bags, you can choose from different designs that are truly worth keeping.

There are two designs of Prosum handbags that are most popular. The House Check Clutch which sells at $1,000 has an attractive light brown color. Its outstanding features are the crocodile trim, brass lock, magnetic fastener and inside zipper pocket.

If you want a double compartment, get the Leather Tote. At $1,500 this tan colored bag has a middle zipper fastener and front flap.

A special satchel called Nova Check is sold at $500. It has black rolled handles, piping, trim, 2-way top zipper fastener, and inside cell phone pocket. You may choose between black and Nova Check colors. Closely related to this design is the Nova Check Shackle with its leather strap, decorative snap shackle buckle and PVC with black lining. It is sold at $500. Continue Reading »

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This season Lakme Fashion Week 2009 (LFW) has got an overwhelming response from the Gen Next and Emerging Fashion Designers group as also from the Accessory Designers group. LFW has received in all 189 applications - 88 for Gen Next and 44 for Emerging Fashion Designers from 20 cities across the country from Nagaland to Jaipur, from Dehradun to Secundrabad. Also, 8 Accessory Designers along with 49 established designers have applied. The Advisory Board members short listed the most talented designers for the Gen Next and the Emerging Designer categories, and also for the Accessories Group show.

The Lakmé Fashion Week Advisory Board comprises key stakeholders from the fashion fraternity such as educational institutions, buyers, media personalities and designers. The list of members includes prestigious names like Dr Darlie O’Koshy, Director, NID; Shefali Vasudevan, Marie Claire; Sathya Saran, DNA-ME; Priya Tanna, Vogue;Pradip Hirani, Kimaya; Alka Nishar, Aza; Gaurav Mahajan - Trent; Designers Wendell Rodricks, Arjun Khanna and Narendra Kumar; Anil Chopra, Advisor - Lakmé, Richa Puranesh, Marketing Manager - Lakmé, Hindustan Unilever; Ravi Krishnan, Consultant to IMG, and Vikram Raizada, Head of Fashion - IMG. They have chosen 8 talented designers for Gen Next, 14 Emerging Designers and 4 Accessory Designers. Continue Reading »

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Women over the age of 50 often find a hard time finding fashion that fits them properly, that is stylish and trendy, and provides the comfort that they need as they move about their busy lives. While women over the age of 50 needs ladies fashion that is somewhat more conservative than they wore in their 20s, they also don’t want fashion that will make them look as though they are bitty grannies. Ladies fashion that lies somewhere in a comfortable middle ground is important and is a way to ensure that what your wearing if your over the age of 50 not only looks great but that makes you feel great while wearing it!

The first thing any woman over the age of 50 needs to do before going and buying an entirely new wardrobe is to carefully look at their body and become familiar with it. This will give a great deal of insight as to what type of ladies fashion they should be focusing on and which parts of their body have dropped or expanded. This will let you know how to deal with the changes and you can then go through your wardrobe and get rid of anything that once looked great but now may actually call attention to your problem areas. Don’t be sad about getting rid of these clothes - think of it as simply making room for all those wonderful new ladies fashions that you are about to fill it back up with! Continue Reading »

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>Whether you are interested in learning how to become a fashion designer or just want to learn a bit more about the industry in general, one of the first steps you are going to need to take is to educate yourself on the fashion designer icons that are out there.

Michael Kors

One of the most popular fashion designer icons of our time is Michael Kors. This fashion designer is truly unlike any other, and one that anyone who is interested in anything to do with fashion is going to want to learn more about.

Kars began designing clothes at the young age of 19, and at this point in time has definitely made his mark in the fashion world. You may have seen him on the ever popular show Project Runway with the beautiful Heidi Klum, and in addition to the Michael Kors runway collection, the MICHAEL Michael Kors and KORS Michael Kors lines were launched in the year 2004.

All of his lines are extremely popular and currently, Kors has collection boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Miami, and South Coast Plaza. Continue Reading »

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Today’s German clothes have taken a severe turn from those of years ago. The clothes German people are wearing nowadays no longer tell us of their status by way of color and style. This is because the highly rated German fashion houses produce a less expensive version of the haute couture designs for the rich and famous, to enable more or less any budget the pleasure of affording such fabulous examples of fashion.

Within the top name German fashion artists of today you will find garments of a classic traditional style as well as a very off the wall variety of clothing. German clothes are proud to take their place at the forefront of today’s fashion world whether designed by a long standing fashion house or by new and young talented designers.

The Clear Classic Style of German Clothes

In day to day life, Germans are inclined to concentrate on the more down-to-earth fashions. As well as practical business clothes they tend to favor informal sportswear, such as Strenesse and Boss and although these two labels have their headquarters in the south of Germany, they have been established for many years on the international markets. Continue Reading »

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