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Brazilian Supermodel Gisele Bundchen ends relationship with Victoria Secret

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News reports that supermodel Gisele has parted ways with lingerie label Victoria Secret. The supermodel who has been the face of the fashion house was not able to reach a contract agreement with the Fashion House.

The company did not elaborate on the reasons for the split. However, the New York post quoted a source “Her demands were outrageous. She got a new lawyer who was unrealistic,” claims the source ” Victoria’s Secret doesn’t care. They have five new hotter, younger girls debuting next year. And they won’t have to deal with any craziness.”

News sources state that contract negotiations broke after the label refused to raise her $5 million annual salary.

Victoria Secret’s Chief Creative Officer said: “The long and fruitful relationship between Gisele Bundchen and Victoria’s Secret has reached a conclusion.

“We wish her all the best and thank her for her extraordinary work. She will continue to be a visible part of the world’s sexiest brand through the remainder of the year.”

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British Designer Luella Bartley returns to London Fashion Week

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Luella Bartley, a famous British designer whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller and Amy Winehouse, announced that she will show her new collection at the London Fashion Week in September.

Bartley has spent the last 6 years promoting her collections in New York. Her decision coincides with the opening of her first store in Mayfair, Britain’ s new Fashion Mecca.

Her design gives British classical style a streetwise twist. She has found global success, her line sells in 41 countries.

British Fashion Council representative, Hilary Riva, said: “We are delighted to have Luella showing back in London. Luella is a great role model for new designers as she has created a distinct British brand which enjoys global recognition – another testament to the fashion creativity in the UK.”

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Harvey Nichols to exclusively carry Olsen Twins Latest Fashion Line

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Olsen Twins will launch a new collection on July 25th. Retailer Harvey Nichols will carry the New Line. The collection (The Row) will sport a range of knitted cardigans, jackets, shirts, and hip skinny jeans.

Joanna Jeffries, press events and fashion Manager at Harvey Nichols, told Vogue: ” I really didn’t expect the twins themselves to be there but Ashley showed buyers through every single piece. Her intricate knowledge and obvious passion for the cut, fabric, colour and tailoring of each garment was impressive.”

“I was incredibly pleased with what we saw – the pieces are very wearable for women with varying shapes and styles.”

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Also, there is a photo shoot on the web on their latest collection, here

Lily Allen is launching her new Fashion Line

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British singer Lilly Allen will release her New Fashion Line. She promises that her new line will focus on girls with curves, and that she is against the super thin image. Allen told magazine the Mirror:

“I’ve seen a couple of pieces – they look cool. Would I wear them? Me, personally? I don’t think I’d fit in them. She’s [Kate Moss] a gorgeous model, I think girls do want to look like her. I’m just not sure that’s the healthy way to be.

All my dresses are super-girly but that doesn’t mean you have to be a size zero. They’re really easy to wear. In fact, the more curves the better! You know how I feel about fashion: it’s for everyone, not just a load of super-skinny models.”

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Sarah Jessica Paker Fashions to hit US stores

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Sex in the City star Sarah Jessica Parker, new fashion line Bitten will debut in US stores on June 7th.

She describes her line on Glamour Magazine “You’re going to be able to buy $200 worth of clothes, leave that store with six bags and be able to pay your utilities.”

She elaborates “Madonna’s line for H&M is extremely directional, provocative and sexy. I don’t know J. Lo’s line as well, but I know that it’s much more trendy than Bitten.”
“L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani is much more avant-garde, definitely high fashion. But I don’t want to do that for women, because that’s not really their lives”

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Tyra Banks and Russell Simmons Skip on a Bill

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The New York Daily News reported that Tyra Banks apparently skipped on a $100 lunch bill. Fashion Icon Tyra Banks was having lunch with Fashion Mogul Russell Simmons, and neither party paid the bill. It seems that there was a misunderstanding on who was going to take care of the check. Ms. Banks later paid the bill, with her apologies.

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Payless and American Eagle Outfitters Soon In Court

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By Tiffany Plater

It was first reported back in May of 2006 that Payless bought a shoe and accessories brand named American Eagle. This acquisition aimed at targeting a younger crowd that Payless had not been able to reach. And it was then that the confusion began. On Friday American Eagle Outfitters filed a lawsuit against Payless for allegedly misleading consumers to believe that a partnership had developed between the two retailers. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is accusing Payless of using their brand image and likeness to advertise for a new line shoes from American Eagle, the shoe brand.

Unfortunately, this misunderstanding could really hurt AEO’s image. Payless isn’t exactly viewed as a high-end source for retail shoes. (more…)

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I don’t know how accurate this is, since this was on the news about an hour ago, it could very well be outdated. Nevertheless, UK Celebrity fashion LAStarStyle.co.uk site, it sells look-a-like clothes from your favorite celebrities, is looking to recruit a Marketing Manager. The Manager’s responsibilities will be to further optimize the site and increase brand awareness.

“LAStarStyle.co.uk, which launched a year ago by husband and wife team Annu and Stan Chukwu, has ambitious expansion plans to double its business within the next 12 months.

The new marketer will be tasked (more…)

Kate Moss to Unveil Her New Collection



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Kate Moss will soon release a new collection of moderately priced clothing due to go on sale May 1st in the UK. Her designs will be available to US buyers at Barney’s in NY on May 8th. You can find out more about her collection at KateMossTopShop.com

Karl Lagerfeld was a target for kidnapping



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German Designer Karl Lagerfeld, known for his fashion trademark of structural and dramatic women’s wear, was once a kidnapping target of the RAF (Red Army Faction) a radical left wing group in Germany.

“The comments from Peter-Juergen Boock, who has served 17 years in jail for his role in the RAF, are the latest in a string of revelations which have caused a storm in Germany. Some of his comments have sparked calls for a re-examination of the 1977 murder of a federal prosecutor.
Boock told Der Spiegel magazine the RAF had a list of possible targets for ransom in the late 1970s when it was trying to raise funds to help the group’s leaders escape from jail.


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