The Alexander Report / Beauty and Style!

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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. Weiterlesen »

Givenchy is a famous French brand specializing in clothes accessories, cosmetics and perfumes. It was started in the year 1952 by the designer Hubert de Givenchy. John Galliano took over the reigns as designer, but soon he was substitute by Alexander McQueen.

Givenchy also undertook some changes in leadership in the year 2000 when designer Julien McDonald took over as artistic director of the women’s lines, and Ozwald Boateng being selected designer for men’s range. Givenchy clothing lines consist of haute couture plus ready-to-wear fashion for both men and women.

The management for the haute couture plus the ready-to-wear for women was given to Riccardo Tisci. He assumed the post as chief creator of women’s’ wear in 2005. His fondness for gothic inspired designs and space-age styles has attracted people to the brand. While Tisci has earned mixed reviews, many fashion insiders have hailed Tisci’s conceptual leanings. Many also think that Tisci has the potential to revitalize the Givenchy brand with his excellent designs and imagination.

The most popular patron of the Givenchy line was Audrey Hepburn. She used Givenchy clothes and accessories in many of her movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina. Other popular clients of the line were Grimaldi and Kennedy families. They wore Givenchy clothes during the funeral of the late President John F. Kennedy. Weiterlesen »

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The Indian woman has made her mark in the corporate world and so has her age old dressing habits. The sexy western wear is remarkably making way out and being replaced by the Indian apparels.

The Indian apparel that consists of saris, salwar kameez and churidars, are being opted instead of western wear like trousers, short and long tops, t- shirts and even kurtis then skirts both formal and casual are being worn by the Indian women.

It is the working women who have brought about this revolution. For all practical reasons the western wear is losing popularity and being replaced by Indian attires. Then of course the interaction of our women with her counterparts in other parts of the world have made this drastic change. It is the uniqueness of the Indian clothes that so sought after.

Though for a while the western clothes were favored but soon it lost out for the Indian attires many educational institutions have banned the use of modern clothes. Western Apparel gives a very casual appearance as compared to a sari or a well fitted salwar kameez.

In wetes clothes the flesh-flashing trend which is the exposed skin between cropped top and hip-hugging jeans gives a very sexy look but does not suit the physique of all women The Indian apparel is replacing them because it is cool, trendy and vibrant with more accents on style. The biggest advantage of them is that it suits women of all shapes and sizes and even gives a youngish sexy look.

In the Indian attires women can choose the length of the kurta or kameez according to their own choice. The Indian apparel comes in all kinds of fabrics, colors and prints. Most formal meetings in big corporate houses demand that the woman wear saris as it reflects our culture and tradition. Weiterlesen »

People have many stereotypes. Especially towards the other nations. Some of them are not merely stereotypes but the very truth, while the other are a complete falsehood.

Before going to Paris and meeting the Parisians I used to think the capital citizens are all dressed-up, as if they have just went down the catwalk. And I was surprised when I saw the Parisians with my own eyes. They turned out to be dressed like millions of Europeans – each in his or her way. I mean there are people who keep up with the latest fashion trends and wear only Gucci or Prada. But there are many of them who wear inexpensive brands and don’t care about the caprices of vogue.

So I got interested in the subject. I decided to ask people in the Paris streets what they are in and why.

The first mademoiselle I stopped was Linda. She is a designer and names Pierre Cardin her favourite fashion designer. She answered positively when I asked her if she wore her own clothes. She also buys them in different shops. For instance she likes Morgan and drops in at H&M. She said she doesn’t keep up with the latest trends and creates her own style. Antuan was my next interviewer. He is an extremely interesting personality I should say. Very elegant and stylish in spite of his age (he’s about 70). He said he is cut out to be a man of fashion. He buys clothes in luxurious designer boutiques but doesn’t follow the fashion laws. He said he would never put on a thing at the season he bought it. No sooner than in a couple of years, he added. Weiterlesen »

The world of fashion is constantly changing, more and more designers are looking to the past for inspiration; what’s old is new, and nowadays fashion is shaped by all the cultural influences from around the globe. The past continues to be the inspiration for the future but more than ever, designers are concerned about where fashion and beauty trends originate. The styles and trends you will see in 2008 will inevitably reflect modern interpretations of past designs, while also keeping an eye on emerging global trends in beauty and culture.

A fashion conscious person never misses the fashion trends for the year to come. If you are already reading this article, this means that you are interested in what to wear in 2008. Do you like the fashion of the fifties? Well, you should, because it will come back in 2008 and that entire craze will be in style again. As a matter of fact, this trend of the 50s comeback has already started before 2008, so you are at least a bit familiar with the concept. Such items as high heeled pumps, slim skirts, large belts, and loose blouses with puffy collars and sleeves appear to be becoming all the rage once again. It appears that the days of butts hanging out of low-rise jeans are ending and a more sophisticated look is returning to the mainstream.

Here are some of the latest staples of your wardrobe should be:
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Fashion experiences dynamic leash in different parts of the world, wearing different colors, image and feel, taking inspiration from local environment and blending into the global trend stream. This article focuses on futuristic trends for the coming season 2007-2008 in fashion Meccas – New York, Paris, Milan, Londonand Los Angels. These five cities have extemporary existence in the fashion world and exert deep influence on the international fashion trends. Except New York summer trends are explored at all other cities.

New-York

It’s a winter time in New York and the city is all geared up for autumn / winter 2007 – 2008.

Colors

Brass-hued gold’s, saturated black with deep petrol blue hue and brassy tones will dominate the dark color palette. Black in different shades will continue to dominate the footwear industry.

Fabrics: Wools, leathers and wet look patent finishes along with quilt effects on jackets will dominate the coming season.

Apparels: Women’s clothes get influence from the favorite forties. Terracotta jackets with cape and cropped styles along with black overcoat with belted drapes and large collars inspired from the military look is “in” this season. Dresses continue to set the mood even in winter in warm shades of black, grey and blue to provide heed to the chilly weather. A line Skirts, neck tie blouses, cable knit cardigans with bow-inspired necklines, defined waistlines, frills and pleated grosgrain ribbon placement will flow through the formal and casual circuit. Wide legged trousers with knee length shorts are favorite for this 40’s season look.

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Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA): This association is dedicated to Japan’s sewing machinery manufacturers.
URL: http://www.jasma.or.jp/

Jewelers Of America:Jewelers of America (JA) is the national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate for professionalism
and high social, ethical, and environmental standards in the jewelry trade. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability.
URL: www.jewelers.org


Jute Manufactures Development Council (JMDC) based in India. National agency for promotion and marketing of jute fiber products. Link to Indian Trade Classification Codes for jute products. Categorized product directories. Events Weiterlesen »

Digital Printing & Imaging Association (DPI) members are at the forefront of companies that embrace the promise of new technology and play an important part in creating an ongoing imaging revolution. From digital printers to screen printers to photo labs;textile printers to reprographic shops, the benefit of DPI membership is the same. They are associated with Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association International (SGIA)

URL: http://www.dpia.org/

Embroidery Trade Association [ETA] (USA) : Non-profit membership organization for professionals and companies in the North American embroidery industry. Link to trade show calendar, educational materials, buyers guide and federal trade database.
The mission of Embroidery Trade Association is to strengthen the commercial embroidery business through member education, representation, networking, research and consumer outreach.
URL: http://www.embroiderytrade.org/

European Apparel and Textile Organization (Euratex) : Acts on behalf of the textile and clothing industry with the EU institutions on matters of common interest.
URL: http://www.euratex.org/

European Association of Textile Polyolefins : EATP is the European Association established to promote and develop the interests of manufacturers of Textile Polyolefins. Weiterlesen »

If we keep on writing about Kate Moss, we are going to have to rename the website. AHN reports that with the success of her clothing line, British supermodel is set to launch a Hair Care line. She is teaming up with celebrity hairdresser James Brown to produce the line of products. The hair products will feature Kate’s face on the package.

Kate is giving her advice and expertise to the creation of the line, but unlike the Topshop fashion line it will not have Kate Moss branding, sources tell England’s Sun newspaper.

The slight blonde is successfully branching out to other aspects of the Fashion as she looks for ways to transition from modeling.

Kate Moss current Net Worth is 61 million

James celebrity clients includes Madonna and Victoria Beckham

RetailWeek.com, reports that Sir Philip Green will kick start a 100 million dollar plan to expand in New York with 3 stores in light of the success of the Kate Moss TopShop brand. Green also plans to open a 100 more stores around the world including Paris, Scandinavia, possibly China and India.

Javno.com gives more details on this move, Green dismissed rumors that Topshop (bankers estimate that the retail company is worth 3.96 billion dollars) will list the company following the US launch.

Green estimates that to open a retail store opened with take about 9 months. He is looking in Manhattan for space of 150,000 square feet across the 3 stores.

This might be part of a bigger expansion. He may be able to succeed where rival retailer Marks & Spencer failed, breaking into one of the world’s most competitive markets.