April 18th, 2007 
Fashionista 
It has been a busy week for designers, some news excerpts around the web from the world of Fashion:
A Wrap-Up of Fall: Reasons to Rejoice
“WHEN the fall runway season ended, a week ago Sunday, there seemed more to consider than to sweep aside. Rare was the first-tier show that clanged like an empty pot — and you wouldn’t have said that six months ago, when designers conjured up a cross between a Star Trek groupie and an Elvis impersonator. (See Steven Meisel’s spread in February Italian Vogue for details”
Maggie Norris’ Elegant Ode to the Shirt Opens at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum
“Presenting her impeccably crafted tuxedo shirts as part of the Museum exhibition ‘New York Fashion Now,’ Norris draws on a lyrical global vision, fusing inspirations that include her love of horseback riding, the English countryside, dressage, Saville Row and the work of bespoke artisans for the Royal Family,” said NewsMark Public Relations CEO Mark Hopkinson.”
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=195132
“Satya Paul, the premier Indian designer label recognized internationally for its haute couture, fascinated the world of fashion with its unique collection on the fourth day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week”
http://fashionwatch.indiatimes.com/quickarticleshow/msid-1804029.cms
Designer Quoc Thanh opts for unique fashion
“Last month Diep Quoc Thanh presented his latest collection at the Silver Sunshine fashion show, organized by HCM City’s Zen Plaza.Range offered dresses, long tops over skin tight slacks and other such pairings in unique cuts and fittings.Though the colors were influenced by global spring/summer trends, the designs presented exquisite Vietnamese touch that cannot be denied.”
http://www.fashiontrail.com/article.asp?articleid=8005&Designer-Quoc-Thanh-opts-for-unique-fashion
Allen Solly presents an ultra sensational collection
“the Allen Solly Autumn/Winter 2007 is one of the most sensational ever from the ready-to-wear label of the Madura Garments Group. It’s stylish, it’s practical and it’s got loads of attitude, making it one of the most glamorous lines in women’s wear.”
http://sifymax.com/lfw/showreviews/#top36
Soumitra Mondal debuts at Lakme Fashion Week
“There was a relaxed comfortable feel about the debut collection of Soumitra Mondal. Although titled “Restless Spirits” the silhouettes inspired by the European immigrants of the 1930s and 40s with the wide shapes, lots of body and volume by way of pleated skirts, long coats, dresses and blouses the overall impact was of a stylish easy on the eye range of garments”
http://sifymax.com/lfw/showreviews/#top35
And a bit of off-topic news:
World’s First Spiritual Perfume Introduced; Virtue(R) Reminds Wearer of God
“The world’s first spiritual perfume – Virtue(R) – was premiered this week by IBI, a niche fragrance company in Orange, CA. Based upon an inspired Biblical formula, the perfume is designed to be a reminder of God, Christ, spiritual self and soul.”
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2007-04-0403-003.shtml
APLF Ltd trends
http://www.aplf.com/en/industry.asp
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