Sarah Burton wins Designer of the Year at 2011 British Fashion Awards

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter

London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – The British Fashion Council honored Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as Designer of the Year for 2011 at the British Fashion Awards.

Burton, who drew praise for designing Kate Middleton’s much-detailed wedding dress, has “allowed McQueen’s legacy to live while still giving her own twist of creative genius to a collection that has outshone its rivals on and off the catwalk,” the council said.

Victoria Beckham won for best brand. Alexa Chung, dressed in a sparkling beaded Christopher Kane dress, took home the Style Icon award for the second year.

Celebrity favorite Stella McCartney picked up the Red Carpet award in recognition of the “quality of her designs worn on the red carpet.”

Held Monday at London’s Savoy Hotel, A-listers mingling and looking glam included model Kate Moss and actor Colin Firth.

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Gaudy Christmas sweaters making fashion comeback

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Say it isn’t so. Some retailers are reporting that gaudy Christmas sweaters are back in vogue.

Usually regarded as a fashion faux pas, those traditional sweaters sporting reindeer with cotton ball noses, snowflakes with glitter and pictures of a jolly Santa Claus with real jingling sleigh bells are a trend among fashionistas this season and a popular theme for holiday sweaters.

It appears those chichi sweaters, proudly worn by your grandmother, are all the rage at holiday parties.

Store owners report they can’t keep them in stock and the cheery numbers have garnered a new-found respect.

Some people say the sweaters help them get in the holiday spirit. Others maintain that if they get one it better include a gift receipt.

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Barbie gets inked in fashion makeover

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter

El Segundo, CA, United States (AHN) – She has been a ballerina and a doctor. She has been a flight attendant and a fashion icon. In 2009, she celebrated her 50th birthday. And in 2011, Barbie got tattooed.

The iconic American doll manufactured by Mattel has received a complete makeover. The limited edition $50 Barbie doll has been given a pink bob haircut with trendy bangs, leopard print leggings and has floral and Magna cartoon-style motifs inked across her left arm, neck and chest.

Many have voiced complaints about the tattooed Barbie, saying it sends the message to children that tattoos are cool and okay. Others say it makes Barbie more human and that the tattoos are more realistic than her disproportionate body measurements.

Mattel has no plans to bow to public pressure. The company said in a statement that it has no intention to discontinue the doll, adding that “the doll gives girls a chance to express themselves and be creative.”

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Want to start a Fashion Business? How to get started

I am assuming that you already know what you are going to market, understand your target market, and need technical steps on how to get going.

A) You need to decide if your business is going to be a sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, or corporation. The main resource to investigate what is the right structure for your business is NOLO.com

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The SBDC (Small Business Development Centers), SBA (Small Business Administration), have programs available to entrepreneurs nationwide, Make an appointment with a counselor today to find our resources that are available in your area.

We have a post about it here for Fashion Resources

C) If you haven’t done so yet you need a business plan. otherwise you won’t know where you are going or how to evaluate performance

Here is a good overview on what to include in your business plan

D) Financing, Assuming that you already have a business plan, you know your market, you incorporated, (or set up a DBA), you are ready to go!, but now you need money :(

In our current economy it is tough to find cash for your business, specially if you are an start up. Most banks require that you are in business for 2 years before they lend you money. So what can you do?

Read here, this is a good info on how to fund a start-up (although a little bit dated)

Credit not Great? Why not try a Microlender on an Alternative Finance Company

Confident in your Business Plan? Have the right Experience? Why not get an Angel Investor

Think that you have what it takes to be the next big thing, consider venture capital

Just Remember that Equity Financing Options (Investment Options) are the toughest to get, and require you giving out a portion of your business.

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