Luella's shop storm

With London Fashion Week only a few days behind us and the excitement of Luella showing in London, her new shop was stormed by a gang. The Mayfair outlet only opened its doors a week ago and has been the target of thieves on mopeds trashing the place and stealing up to
thousands of pounds of products.

Around 1am in the morning the gang broke the glass doors grabbing bags and clothes, leaving the place in a total state. About ten minutes earlier, the group broke into cashmere shop Brora taking two racks of clothing. The incident follows a number of high-end fashion robberies in London; according to the police the same gang is involved. Previously the thieves robbed the Ralph Lauren store in Bond Street.

Chief Inspector Martin Johnson, of Westminster police commented “They are stealing high value goods that can move fairly easily on the market.” This season Luella returned to the London catwalk after showing in New York. With the opening of her first standalone shop, it was great to be back at home at the source of her inspiration for her designs.

Pitti Uomo introduces female section

It's not all about men fashion at the upcoming edition of the Italian fashion trade show Pitti Uomo in Florence. Alongside menswear, the tradeshow will also offer womenswear. The Pitti W_Woman Precollection will focus on the Spring collections. Around 40 fashion brands will be represented at the Customs House based on the Via Volfanda at the first edition from 9 until 12 January 2008. Originally Pitti Uomo was solely set up as a tradeshow targeting on the fashion market for men.

According to the director of Pitti Uomo, Gaetano Marzotto focussing on womenswear is the next step. “Times change and so does fashion. The traditional way of thinking and how to organising tradeshows change with it,” said the director at a press conference in Florence. “Pitti Uomo is not just a menswear tradeshow, but also a fashion platform where the needs of the entrepreneur play an important role. Visitors from Paris, London, Berlin and Barcelona expect an excellent service, special events, but most importantly an overview of inspiring fashion.”

The previous edition of Pitti Uomo in January attracted fewer visitors in comparison to previous year. In 2006, 27.522 people came to Florence and in 2007 only 26.316 made their way down to the Italian trade show.

Pollini Eyewear: Style & Engineering Become One

Previewed on the catwalk last February in Milan, the Pollini Eyewear Fall 2007 collection converges chicness and style with an engineering marvel for sunglasses – narrow wrap around style.

Usually wrap around sunglasses are big in comparison to regular eyewear, but with for Fall 2007, Pollini created the frames small and narrow.
A perfect accessory for the very structured and architectural styling of clothes for Fall 2007, Pollini eyewear was created with two different molds, then combined for a more comfortable wear and better peripheral vision.

Available in a variety of colors from red, black, yellow, and cognac, Pollini eyewear was realized in cellulose acetate, with the Pollini logo embedded on the frame.

Golden Age of Couture party

With the occasion of the important fashion weeks, there are events to which participate celebrities and models we have followed at Fashion Rock during the New York fashion week. One of them was the inauguration of The Golden Age of Couture Gala at Victoria and Albert Museum, that renders homage to fashion trend between 1947 and 1957, through creations, illustrations and films produced by Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and english designers Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell and Balmain.

Kate Moss was present at this party wearing a vintage dress from Dior, than unfortunately during the evening has yielded, tearing itself in various points.

Other celebrities present were Lily Cole in Prada, Anne Wintour in Prada, Emma Thompson in Prada, Jemima Khan in Dolce & Gabbana, Claudia Schiffer in Chanel and Agyness Deyn in Burberry.

Dressing for Success: Do You Have These Essential Pieces? Vera Wang Says You Should

by Nikki LeRoi

Recently, famous and fabulous fashion designer, Vera Wang, made an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Now that in itself is nothing new since Oprah often features designers on her show. What was so exciting about this appearance is that Vera Wang is now designing clothes for real women with real budgets.

That's right, you no longer have to be either rich or famous to afford a Vera Wang outfit. The line is called "Simply Vera Wang" and is exclusively available a Kohls department store.

Oprah's studio became a temporary fashion runway as real-life mothers and daughters teamed up to model the latest Vera Wang ready-to-wear pieces. I must say that I was impressed with the quality and fit of the clothes. The middle-aged moms looked as chic as their daughters.
Whether you are interested in Vera Wang's designer line or not, she gave some great tips of what kind of basic clothing pieces she felt all women should have in their closets.

Why should you have basic pieces?
You should build your wardrobe around basic pieces because this will give you way more options to choose from than if you concentrate on many mismatched pieces. This strategy will save you both time and money in the long run.

Here are Vera's suggestions:

Black Blazer - You can do numerous things with a basic black blazer. Pair it with a silk blouse and skirt for the office. Wear it with a white t-shirt and your favorite pair of designer jeans. Layer it over a long tunic. Wear it with a colorful sweater.
Black Leggings - Yes, leggings are still fashionable and they are great alone or used as a layering piece. Wear them with a black blazer and a colorful tunic. Wear them underneath a skirt. Wear them underneath a long casual dress. Wear them with an animal print blouse and high heels. Wear them with a casual top, a belt, and flat shoes. Wear them with a chunky sweater and boots.
Basic Skirt - A nice basic skirt that is made out of classic materials and flows easily when you walk is a nice essential to have and a classy alternative to pants. Buy in basic colors: black, tan, grey.

Basic Cardigan - A cardigan sweater in white, black or navy can go with a variety of outfits. A sweater is easy to dress up or down. Accessorize with a neck scarf, pearls, a long necklace, a pin, a belt, etc. Oh, and push the sleeves up on your arms a bit for extra style points.

Basic White Blouse - A fashionable white, cotton blouse looks so crisp and clean by itself or underneath a sweater or blazer. Simply classic.

Little Black Dress - Find a little black dress that fits great and looks marvelous on you and you're ready for a great evening out.

These are great suggestions and you can find these basic pieces anywhere. Remember that you can start with the basics and build your wardrobe accordingly to your own sense of taste and fashion style.

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New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

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Face — For a healthy, hydrated, fresh face, Studio Moisture Fix was applied to the entire face, followed by Face and Body Foundation, which was lightly applied where needed. The face blotted with Loose Blot powder around the nose, above the brow and upper lip. Cheeks were colored “tidy on the apple” with Dusty Coral Matte Pigment.

Eyes — M∙A∙C Paint Stick in Pure White was applied to the lids as a base and Gesso Eye Shadow was brushed close to the lash line in a tight, thin line. Lashes were made top heavy by applying Plush Lash Mascara in Black- two coats on top and one coat on bottom.

Lips — M∙A∙C Matte lipstick in Feel So Fine was blended with Face and Body Foundation and applied to lip to neutralize the color. Loose Blot Powder was blotted on top to produce a clay-textured effect.

New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

ROSA CHA

Face — Skin was prepped with Face and Body Foundation, followed by Blot Loose Powder dusted onto the T-zone. M∙A∙C Gloss Texture and Pearl Creme Color Base were blended and applied to the cheek bones as a highlighter.

Eyes — To create an open and wet eye, a mixture of M∙A∙C Gloss Texture and Pearl Creme Color Base was pressed onto the eye and faded into the crease.

Lips — M∙A∙C Full Fuchsia and Impassioned Lipsticks were applied to lips for an intense, strawberry stain.

New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

BILL BLASS

Face — For a luminous and velvety glow, the face was prepped with Mineralized Foundation. M∙A∙C Loose Powder was dusted over foundation to minimize shine. Mineralized Skinfinish Natural was then added lightly to the bridge of the nose to highlight. To emphasize the glow, M∙A∙C Sheertone Blush in Springsheen was applied to the apples adding a soft pink, subtle gold highlight.

Eyes — First, M∙A∙C Paint in Bamboon was applied as a base. M∙A∙C Eye Shadow in Gleam was patted on the inner corner of the eye and M∙A∙C Eye shadow in Pink Venus was applied to outer corner of eye for a soft, iridescent sheen. Kohl Pencil in Teddy was worked into the lash line and #35 and #33 M∙A∙C Eyelashes were applied. To finish off the look and to create a perfect, feathery effect, M∙A∙C Plush Lash mascara was swept onto the top and bottom lashes.

Lips — Lips were lined in Spice, and then a dense application of Hug Me Lipstick created the gorgeous, natural pout moisture-rich lip.

New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

BABY PHAT Face

Face - M∙A∙C Studio Stick Foundation was brushed on skin for coverage and dusted with Mineralized Skin Finish Natural for a sheer complexion. M∙A∙C Pro Blush in Rhubarb was applied softly to apples of cheeks and layered with Sheertone Shimmer in Sunbasque to highlight.

Eyes - A blend of M∙A∙C Crème de Violet and Sushi Flower Eye Shadows were applied to lid and layered with Light Flush Blush and Skin Finish in Warmed all over eye. Kitschmas Pigment was dusted onto the center of lid and Kitschmas Pigment and Copper Pigment was added directly under brow line as highlighter. M∙A∙C Smolder Eye Liner was delicately applied to lower lash line and followed with layers of Fiber Rich mascara.

Lips - M∙A∙C lipsticks in Pink Nouveau and Up the Amp were applied with a lip brush. Clear Lipglass was layered on top for a plastic, shiny, glamorous lip.

New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

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Face — Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation was matched perfectly to skin tone, applied to center of face and brushed outward. Mineralized Skinfinish Powder was lightly dusted over face to set foundation and M∙A∙C Creme Blush in Pleasureful was applied to temples and cheeks.

Eyes — M∙A∙C Paint in Bare Canvas was applied to the lids as a base and Antiqued Gold Creme Color Base was applied to center of lid to accent eye. M∙A∙C Paint Pot in Architecture was applied to the crease to contour the eye. Brows were pronounced with M∙A∙C Brow Pencil in Fling and Plush Lash Mascara was heavily applied on top lashes and applied sparingly to the bottom lashes.

Lips — A neutral lip was created by applying Half ‘n Half Lipstick.

New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring 2008) - Breakdown of Runway Looks

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Face — The face was prepped with Studio Moisture Cream.

Select Cover-up Concealer was applied all over face with a focus underneath the eyes, around the nose and on the chin for a flawless finish. Using a M∙A∙C #187 Brush, Posey and Laid Back Creme Blushes were applied with a round movement on apples of cheeks for a healthy, beautiful, young flush.

Eyes — M∙A∙C Kohl Eye Pencil in Fascinating was applied to the water line and rim of the lower lash line to open up the eyes. M∙A∙C Pro Eye Pencil in Light Green was then applied to upper lash line and rubbed out all over lid for a sheer look. Plush Lash Mascara in Brown was coated on the base of the lashes.

Lips — Clear Lipglass was lightly applied for a see-through, conditioned lip.

Fashion School Alumni at New York Fashion Week

During New York Fashion Week, fashion mavens of the world converge on the Big Apple for a full week of hobnobbing and haute couture. In a non-stop parade of parties and runway shows, the hottest designers preview their upcoming season's collections for journalists, buyers, celebrities and fashionistas.

If you're thinking that making it to Fashion Week in New York involves dropping out of school and going to a lot of trendy parties, think again. While the celebrities plastered across the pages of In Style may not need schooling to pick out a hot outfit, many of the designers behind these trends study long and hard at top fashion schools around the world.

At this February's show, fashion taboos have been flaunted, and last season's styles have been banished to the back of the closet. However, one thing that will always be en vogue is a college degree. From Parsons The New School for Design to the Fashion Institute of New York, leading fashion schools in the US are well represented at the top of the designer heap, proving that even in the celeb-fueled fashion world, degrees are still de mode.

2007 New York Fashion Week Honor Roll
The fashion industry is more than creativity and passion - it's also extremely competitive. That's why The Art Institutes' fashion programs focus on the creative and business aspects of this fast-paced industry.
If you're an aspiring trendsetter with your sights set on the fashion world, check out this honor roll of fashion school alums from this year's shows:

Calvin Klein - Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
A native of the Bronx, Calvin Klein is no stranger to New York Fashion Week. He attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and launched his first line in 1968. Since then, he has built a fashion empire that grosses $3-5 billion annually. Klein's underwear and denim lines have anchored his soaring success in the fashion business, placing him as an American fashion icon on par with designers such as Ralph Lauren.

Donna Karan - Parson's The New School for Design
After two years at Parsons in New York's trendy Greenwich Village, Donna Karan left school to intern for Anne Klein, who fired her within a few days. Karan's perseverance won her back the job, and her unique take on modern fashion eventually earned her a role as the label's co-designer, before she eventually broke off to start her own design house.

Proenza Schouler - Parson's The New School for Design
One of this year's hottest Fashion Week collections is the result of a chance meeting at Parsons. In 1999, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough teamed up at Parsons on a project that they named Proenza Schouler after their mothers' maiden names. The design duo has become a hot name in the industry with their youthful approach to upscale couture.

David Rodriguez - Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
David Rodriguez attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. His fashion week collections run the gamut from office wear to red carpet attire. A multitude of celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Jessica Alba, Kirsten Dunst and the casts of Friends and Sex in the City often appear wearing in his latest fashions.

About the Author
Becki Noss is an art and design career advisor for www.AllArtSchools.com.

Australian fashion - Alice McCall Spring/Summer 2007/08 collection

'Welcome to the Dollhouse' Resort Collection 2007Alice's collections capture the free, bohemian style of the 60's and 70's and it is this inspiration that continues to guide the path she walks.The tone for the collection is set with an audacious colour palette of ruby red, sapphire blue and black framed with neon details for a modern edge. This boldness is grounded with a feminine sensibility; soft grey, lemon and biscuit, and appear as beautiful poppies and cherry blossoms on soft silks and cottons.

Alice's signature whimsical dresses are framed with devore velvet panels, neon blanket stitch and contrast piping. Delicate silk blouses feature beautiful origami inspired folded and pleated waist bands, naive appliqué an sweet cotton sun dresses in bright primary colours have a child like innocence.

Short trench style jackets in navy and creme with red buttons that pop team with sporty Parisian striped jersey styles that have an urban sportswear edge. Chuncky exposed silver zips highest functionality in the strong silhouettes of rock and roll fashion - cool drill biker jackets and skinny jeans contrast with seventies bohemian florals in lime and sapphire.

Cute round toe flats and pumps compliment the collection, grosgrain ribbon threaded through eyelets and neon crochet edging add the signature Alice McCall handwriting. These off beat touches can also be found on a bucket bag and clutch purse to complete the look.

'Welcome to the Dollhouse' perfectly combines elements of tender girlish charm, bohemian flare and idiosyncratic detailing with a return to all things girly and fresh. The collection is pretty and youthful with the modern edge we have come to expect from the label, and of course there are plenty of surprises...

New York Fashion Week - Spring Summer 2008: Miss Sixty

The spring summer 2008 collection signed Miss Sixty, one of brand leaders in the world of woman jeanswear, has refined the taste of its collections, watching not only to young women and adding some class to the outfits by using materials like silk and organza.

The color gama ranged from khaki, to yellow, gray, without forgetting black and the white often mixed with a touch of salmon.

New fashion in heel protection

You like to be as gazzelle, running from a part to the other of the city?

Then you will know how much the heel of your preferred heel risks to get ruined itself. Smart Heel has devised particular system of protection.

For only 9,95 dollars, the heel will be protect with one transparent girdle to test of sidewalks, unconnected holes and roads.

It will not be an example of aesthetic perfection, but you want to protect your Christian Louboutin shoes..

New York Fashion Week: the style of the first row

While our eyes focus the footbridges, there is a glamurous fashion that it is consumed by star, modelles, buyers and journalists. This is a parallel show made by first row of assistence, the closest chairs to parade.

Between the famous faces from the first row we can find Erin Fetherston and her detached smile. On the same firs row we can see top model Agyness Dean, with her new garçonne attitude.

Very expressive and sophisticated, she's loved by photographers, as you can see in next picture

Chanel and the sport collection for autumn-winter 2007/08

If you are the ones who love the fashion at all costs and do not want cancel while been practicing your preferred sport, here that Chanel has decided to please to you.

We introduce you the collection sport thought from the griffe for next autumn-winter 2007/08.

Draft of one practical collection, thought for the winter sports like the ski and the snowboard, in order to concur with the sportswomen to feel just comfort.

And then it is also a lot glamour.

The spring-summer 2008 fashion

The season spring-summer 2007 almost ends, so this is an opportunity to think to next spring-summer 2008 fashion. Very soon, Italian Fashion House "Milano Moda Donna" will organize a great meetind with designers proposal for next year. The presentations will be as fallows:

on Saturday 22 September 2007 will be the turn of Elena Mirò, Miss Bikini and Seduzioni Diamonds di Valeria Navy.
on Sunday touches to Luciano Soprani, Physicist, Roccobarocco and Lorenzo River.

on Monday 24 September 2007 will parade the dresses of Agatha Ruiz de the Prada, Enrico Coveri, Krizia, George Armani, Roberto Horses, Trussardi, Burberry, Gianfranco Ferrè and Moschino.

on Tuesday 25 will parade the dresses of Blumarine, the Pearl, Missoni, Bottega Veneta, Iceberg and Prada.

on Wednesdays 26 will carry in footbridge their Roberto dresses Horses, Emporio Armani, Alberta Ferretti and Gucci.

on Thursdays September 2007 will be the turn of Max Mara, Les Copains, Emilio Pucci, Laura Biagiotti, Versace

on Friday 28 September will be the turn of Byblos, Blugirl, Ermanno Scervino. Frankie Morello,
while on Saturday 29 September will touch between the others to Alviero Martini

Charlize Theron at Cinema Festival of Venice, Italy

Charlize Theron was invited to Venice to present the Paul Haggis' movie "Elah's Valley".

The asistance appreciated her magnific appearance wearing a beautiful dress signed Collette Dinnigan

Cinema Festival of Venice, Italy

On the red carpet of the Festival of the Cinema of Venice (Italy) we have seen many great stars with their splendid dresses proposed by important designers. But theirs look would not have been complete without use of accessories.

People can admire belt-pochettes that can illuminate the beauty of the attrice that wears it. They also have seen splendid dresses jewel binds together to most elegant evening dresses.

A spcial mention for men who have preferred the stylish butterfly bow instead of the necktie.

Trend Selection New York : Autumn-Winter 2007-2008

The 29th and 30th of August were the dates for the 12th edition of Trend Selection at The Altman Building in New York, with the presentation of the new Autumn-Winter 2007-2008 collection of leathers, fabrics, components and accessories for footwear, leather goods and clothing.

The season will draw inspiration from the little and great dreams of man, from the emotion and energy that drive mankind.Feminine looks will be raised to the nth power.There will be two parallel directions: luxury, now free from excesses and closer to a more discrete femininity and a new mood for neat looks, with a natural allure and a simplification of shapes enriched by matter.

Over 40 companies, mainly from Europe, will be taking part to the show and during the two-day event they will meet up with buyers and designers from brand names in the USA.