Fashion Designers, Latest Trends

Italy’s Luxottica has signed a new deal with fashion designer Stella McCartney for the design, production and distribution of sunglasses. The eyewear group said in a statement the deal signed with Stella McCartney Ltd, a joint venture between the designer and Gucci, would begin in January for an initial six-year term. Afterwards, it would be automatically renewable for an additional five-year... 

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Fashion house Versace takes a trip around the world in its new furniture collection by rolling out luxurious period sofas and majestic white beds for its wealthy admirers. Presenting its homewear line at the start of Milan’s Furniture Salon fair, the Italian designer’s show apartment in a 15th century Milan palazzo was divided in themed rooms ranging from Los Angeles to Tokyo to Rome. As... 

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JLM Couture showcased four designer bridal collections in New York during Bridal Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 15, with a wide range of the latest styles in both wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses from Alvina Valenta, Tara Keely, Jim Hjelm and Lazaro. Key looks for all four collections included trumpet and A-line silhouettes, strapless gowns, sweetheart and V-necklines. For bridesmaids, figure flattering... 

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Fashion company Tommy Hilfiger, owned by private equity firm Apax Partners (APAX.UL), will look again at a flotation at the end of 2009, its Chief Executive Fred Gehring said. The brand, spanning women’s, men’s and children’s wear to watches and accessories, in January shelved plans for a listing on the Amsterdam stock exchange blaming volatile market conditions. At that time, media... 

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Oscar de la Renta covered all the bases in his Spring 2009 bridal collection, showcasing an ambitious array of 30 gowns that featured exquisite workmanship and fabrics at a Park Avenue church during Bridal Week in New York on Monday morning, April 14. “I only do one bridal collection a year, so we have to have a lot of choices,” said de la Renta. “I try to make different gowns for... 

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Think getting married is a solemn and staid affair, and a traditional white gown the only option? For brides looking for a gown with more whimsy and character than the average off-the-rack number, Reem Acra is the designer to seek out. Each season, Acra invents a charming new narrative for her bridal collection, with memorable gowns that offer a unique vision for the big day. “This collection... 

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Supermodel Kate Moss looks simply heavenly – as she poses as a Greek goddess. Kate, 34, was surrounded by scantily-clad hunks for a photoshoot in Miami, US. The British model certainly had an eyeful as some of the models posing alongside her, wore very little. Including one male model, who was clearly making a bid for the title of Greek god Adonis to Kate’s mighty Aphrodite. She was flown... 

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Kate Moss shares a laugh with pal and daughter Lila Grace at Universal Studios. I’m not sure if this yellow poncho is her best look. But Kate Moss was thankful for it yesterday as it prevented her from getting even more soaked on a water ride. The model was enjoying a day out at Universal Studios in LA with daughter Lila Grace. And despite getting drenched here on the Jurassic Park ride, it... 

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