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| A Fashion Designer’s Lair | | 2008-08-02 15:53:38 | | One thing that is normally misinterpreted is the manner to which famous fashion designers would live. For famous fashion designers like Veronica Etro, many would be surprised at how she visualizes her home and how elegant yet logical her definition of a good home is.
“For me, a house is all about your life, your [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
| | Kay Unger Fashion Designer | | 2008-06-16 14:09:56 | | Kay Unger understands the needs of an active lifestyle, and designs dresses that can be worn from the office to dinner. In 1989, recognizing a void in the marketplace for "clean dinner dresses," Unger set out to reinvent the little black dress. She designed a group of understated, tasteful, restaurant dresses, brought hemlines down – some to mid-calf and ankle length – and successfully replaced the overly opulent looks of the 1980s dress market. Click on the pics for more info!Kay Unger Burnout ShirtdressSilky fabric is embossed with a wave pattern, then piped with tonal trim.• About 25" from natural waist • Trimmed placket and tie belt • Rayon/polyester/flax• Full pleated skirt • Button front • Cap sleeves $350Selling her wares under the Gillian label, Kay Unger's signature fabric was silk, in many guises and in various weaves. To unite day and evening, she created ensemble dressing: two-or three-piece outfits sold as one rather than as sportswear separates. This | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Paris Hilton now as fashion designer | | 2008-06-12 12:54:00 | | Paris Hilton now can add fashion designer to her long list of accomplishments. On Tuesday Paris showed her collection at California Market Week, and it seemed like a million looks came down the runway!! All the models were carrying number cards, and I think she covered every trend that was seen on the NYC, London, Milan, and Paris runways. She showed lots of plaid, metallic clothing, leggings in super bright 80's colors, lots of bows, and menswear inspired pieces.more on cosmogirl | | By: female celebrities gallery | | |
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| Robert Rodriquez Fashion Designer | | 2008-06-09 10:40:34 | | Many things have influenced the life of Fashion Designer Robert Rodriguez, but it was Christian Dior that played an integral role. When he was a child, his mother gave him a book on Christian Dior, which he studied meticulously. It was that book that became Robert's bible and his doorway into the world of fashion couture. Graphic Flower Top Oversized static posies repeat on an airy top of sheer silk. Boatneck with tucking detail. Wide kimono sleeves$264Cascade DressTimelessly feminine yet utterly modern. Silk one-shoulder dress with draping at side and hidden zipper at back. 1" strap ties at front. 34" long, measured from shoulder. 100% silk.$396Graphic Flower Dress in PlumFaux wrap style in cleverly constructed silk is printed all over with oversized static blooms. Gathered tie detail at shoulder. Crossover v-back. Snaps at front waist for wrap effect. About 23" from natural waist.$407Robert attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where he was recognized for his beau | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Rachel Pally Fashion Designer | | 2008-06-07 17:50:52 | | Los Angeles native Rachel Pally made her fashion runway debut during the Fall 2004 LA Fashion Week at the tender age of 23. Since then, the Rachel Pally brand has amassed a loyal customer base throughout the globe. Rachel's instantly recognizable creations, worn by women of all ages and walks of life, amplify sex appeal by gliding around the body's contours. 'Mexico' Convertible DressSoft knit is shaped into a chic, breezy dress topped with a fitted bodice that flows to a full, draped skirt. A matching sash allows for multiple variations on the silhouette, from a halter-style neck to a belted look that ends in a thick knot at the center front. Approx. length from top center front: 47" to longest point. Made in the USA.$224Those who have become familiar with her line will tell you how much they love the soft luxurious fabrics and timeless style. Sleek, sophisticated, timeless, and sexy, her clothing marries luxury and practicality, simplicity and glamour. Rachel's short and long dresses | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Pamela Thompson Fashion Designer | | 2008-06-05 08:57:40 | | Born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised is Wilmette, a village just north of Chicago, Pamela Thompson was surrounded by creative people. Her father, a musician, and her mother, a part time actress/full time homemaker, were always supportive of any form Pamela’s creativity took. Pamela was also influenced by her mother's sister who taught her the basics of sewing at age six. Menagerie DressPamela Thompson is known for her fun, flirtatious and wearable designs. The Menagerie Dress in Lavender is 100% silk chiffon. Flounced front neckline with silk covered buttons, the dress flows down layer upon layer into the skirt. A coordinating grey color is imbued against the fuchsia in the bust as well as in the reversible dual color tie belt around the waist.$363Over the years, Pamela has dressed many notable celebrities, including Kirsten Dunst, Paris Hilton, Avril Lavigne, Ashanti, Fergie, Jamie Lynn Siegler, Lydia Hearst, and Molly Sims.Debonair Dress in BlackThe Debonair Dress in Black Print | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
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| Lotta Stensson Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-20 18:21:21 | | Lotta Stensson has fashion design in her blood. While other kids were outside playing, Lotta was inside sewing and draping alongside her mother, a successful Swedish fashion designer. Later, she continued learning her craft working in her grandmother's design studio in New York City. Her grandmother, Katja of Sweden, was Sweden's most prestigious designer and was the star of Saks Fifth Avenue's famous "Young Dimensions Department" in the 1960s. Sahara Dress in PoppyThe Sahara Dress is made with a fun multicolor print. The halter top is embellished with a bronze chain that holds many charms, and closes with an adjustable clasp around the neck. The bottom is cut in a feminine triangle pattern. This sun dress is perfect for the upcoming summer months.A degree in fashion design at the famed Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC completed her education. After working as an assistant to Bettina Reidel, Lotta set off to make her own mark on the fashion industry. Lotta has come a long way sin | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Nanette Lepore: Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-11 08:01:22 | | Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Nanette Lepore produced her first couture look at the tender age of nine, outfitting a neighbor in a floral bedspread, beaded choker, and face paint. The girl posed in the family's front yard behind a hand-lettered sign that said Lepore, and thus began Nanette's lifelong interest in fashion. Sensing her entrepreneurial talent, her parents encouraged her creativity. After all, artistic innovation flourished naturally in a household headed by an abstract painter-father and a fabulously stylish mother of four. Come Together Jacket in ChalkTie waist. Cotton/nylon.Three-quarter sleeves. Front patch pockets.Notched collar, button front. Made in the USA of Italian material.After completing her undergraduate studies at Youngstown University, Nanette packed her bags and headed to New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology. She aced her degree in design, married painter Robert Savage, and set out to pay her dues in design studios around town, but she knew she would | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Alberto Makali Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-04 08:14:54 | | Italian designer, Alberto Makali, began his business in 1990 in New York City's Garment District. Alberto realizes that women want to be noticed for looking fashionably unique. This has inspired him to be constantly innovative. His philosophy has always been to offer women a collection of apparel that is novel. This, coupled with quality manufacturing, has created a large client following across the United States and abroad. Strapless Eyelet DressGold. Petal-pleated skirt.Acrylic/polyester/nylonBow-waist with rhinestone detail.The company grew into a supplier of unique women's suits. As the demand for women's suits began to diminish, they branched out to create related separates that launched their highly successful Alberto Makali Sport. Then they opened a knit and blouse division called Alberto Makali Tops, and eventually Alberto Makali Evening.Silk Halter GownMauve with beige leaf lace detail.Halter straps; V neckline.Shirred skirt.Open back.Pure silk chiffon.From design decisions to | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | The Mark Of A Great Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-03 23:50:00 | | In every industry, from factories to fashion, there are those who lead, those who follow and manage. Some are guided by the compass and others work by the clock, managers and leaders, they share the same space but their motivation and priorities are worlds apart. You can read books on how to become a good manger, taking care of all the tasks, processes and the administrative responsibilities in support of leaders who go out into the forest in search of trees. Management Guru Peter Drucker has written many best sellers, but the bible for many successful managers is "Management Tasks Processes and Responsibilities" You're probably asking yourself what has all this got to do with fashion designers, "we're getting there". This is about the skills you don't necessarily need to become a great fashion designer. It's about complimentary and compensatory factors that makeup a business, front end to back end, strengths and weaknesses. If your eye is on leadership and you've consumed and digest | | By: Women's Fashion | | |
| | Isaac Mizrahi Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-01 09:49:20 | | Designer FashionsAfter rising to fame in the 1990s, Brooklyn-born Isaac Mizrahi has enjoyed a successful career in the fashion industry and in other artistic endeavors. He studied acting at the High School of Performing Arts, then turned to fashion at the Parsons School of Design. Since then, Isaac has spent his career inventing new ways of combining his love of the stage with his passion for the runway. His first clothing business launched in 1987, earning him three Designer of the Year awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.Autumn Gold Taffeta Couture DressWith a smart nod to 1940s glamour, Isaac celebrates this season's top silhouette with a cinched waist and ladylike skirt. This substantial party dress is made of lustrous taffeta and fully lined in a satiny fabric. A square neckline and semi-wide straps frame your torso, and a square notch at the bust adds to the modern design. Yellow is one of the hottest colors this season!Known for his contemporary take on class | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Elie Tahari Fashion Designer | | 2008-05-01 09:24:43 | | Spring 2008 CollectionSophisticated but stylish, Elie Tahari provides high design for fashionistas of all ages. Although his collections feature fabulous minis, his Spring 2008 collection features some longer hemlines that Tahari says were "inspired by my wife." With lots of bright ethnic prints and safari looks, this collection ventured into more exotic climes. Standout pieces include suede jackets with knotted details, dresses with cutouts, and a crisp white shirtdress with three-quarter sleeves.Chelsea Top & Isabelle SkirtChelsea Top: White with tonal lace trim. Caftan neckline. Half bell sleeves. Cotton voile.Isabelle Skirt: High waist with tie. Inverted pleats. Seam pockets. Cotton/polyester/spandex.The bell sleeves and full skirt are right on trend! At the age of 25, Elie Tahari became one of the foremost figures in fashion with the opening of his first boutique on New York's Madison Avenue. Parlaying his keen ability to predict what a woman wants from fashion before she even kno | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Donna Karan Fashion Designer | | 2008-04-24 14:41:28 | | Spring 2008 CollectionPicking up on the current trend for tailoring, Donna Karan showed short-sleeve jackets with portrait collars, pairing them with slim skirts that dipped below the knee. A more feminine take on the power suit, full skirts, short A-line skirt in denim, as well as shirtdresses in caramel waxed cotton or indigo linen, and a pretty red strapless dress. Lace Cardigan & Wide Leg PantsRuffled Lace Cardigan: Knit lace. V neckline; ruffled front. One-button front. Sheer three-quarter sleeves. Tiered bodice.Wide-Leg Stretch Wool Crepe Pants: Black. Continental pockets. Wide-legs. Back zip.Like so many other New York shows this season, it was all about dresses and skirts – no pants and only a few shorts. Waists were cinched with wide sashes and buckle belts. Karan's signature soft, stretch jersey pieces, most often seen in pale shades of nude, but were also in chalky white and silver gray. They crisscrossed at the neck, wrapped around the torso, and grazed the tops of her sc | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Celebrity Fashion designer - Vivienne Westwood | | 2008-03-23 13:07:00 | | From left to right; Vivienne Westwood vs. children.Children are being employed as designers as they hand paint custom designs on clothing. Kids are good at splash paint prints, abstract designs and had drawn artwork. The children’s end product was so good that it would be a challenge to spot the difference between theirs and a high end fashion designer’s artwork.Vivienne Westwood, an international fashion designer based in Paris, first discovered that children had talents to paint fabrics | | By: female celebrities gallery | | |
| | Fashion Designer Handbag | | 2008-03-10 04:23:00 | | Designer Handbags High fashion designer handbags will be the one thing that sets the hearts alight this holiday season. You can count on seeing a smile on the face of your loved ones this season with the addition of a designer handbag, manbag or accessory to their gift list. The prices for these items will run from the low hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the item and which designer you are purchasing. There is a wide variety of quality handbags that are available and it is recommended that you stick with the classics. This is because they never go out of style and the woman in your life can use them season after season and year after year. Cared for properly, they will last for years and still be fashionable and still go with anything in her collection. If price is a concern for you, you can look to the Internet for some relief on that front. You will find that there are many reputable sites that will offer used or deeply discounted prices on designer bags. You will want | | By: Women's Fashion | | |
| | Notte by Marchesa Fashion Designer | | 2008-03-07 09:12:30 | | A great partnership was born when best friends Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig met in college. A few years after graduating and working in separate fashion fields, they created Notte by Marchesa – named after the eccentric '20s society icon Marchesa Luis Casati. Their vintage-inspired designs make the line a celebrity and socialite favorite. Silk Empire-Waist Gown • Pink with silver-tone beading.• Sweetheart neckline; thin shoulder straps.• Ruched bodice.• Empire waist.• Shirred skirt.• Back zip.• Pure silk.British-born Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig launched their label, Marchesa, in 2004. The collection was an instant success and the talented pair soon added their stunning second line, Notte by Marchesa. From irresistible mini dresses to elegant signature gowns, Notte's beautiful creations have charmed their way onto countless red carpets courtesy of celebrity fans such as Scarlett Johansson, Mischa Barton, and Sienna Miller.Color-Block Silk Trapeze DressThe must-h | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | J. Mendel: Fashion Designer | | 2008-02-14 12:37:29 | | Fashion Trends 2008When it comes to fashions this spring, the dress is the thing. And J. Mendel didn't miss the memo on that. His spring line includes luxurious flowing gowns, soft pleats, fine chiffon, shimmering silks, oh so feminine! Gilles Mendel began his career apprenticing under his father, Jacques, at the J. Mendel Paris fur salon. As a member of 5 generations of furriers, Gilles literally grew up with fashion. The company started during the 1800s, as a small family-owned business that made a name for itself by clothing Russian czars in lavish furs. Strapless Evening DressAlmost two hundred years later, the legendary fur company has been transformed into a full-pledged fashion house. The J. Mendel Spring and Summer 2008 Ready-to-Wear line is a truly versatile collection. There are structured jackets with nipped-in waists paired with long tailored skirts, maxi-dresses, and a clean color palette that was largely white and neutral, and a few brights for added punch. Gorgeous, clas | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Fashion Designer: Rachel Roy | | 2008-01-11 13:51:41 | | Personal BackgroundA native Californian, Rachel Roy is the daughter of a first-generation Indian father originally from Madras and a mother of Dutch ancestry. Rachel's first job in fashion was at a Contempo Casuals clothing outlet in her home town at age 14. She credits her upbringing with instilling the work ethic that has served her well. Luisa DressStrapless dress in floral brocade, boning at mesh-trimmed satin bodice, welt hip pockets, pin-tucked waist Fashion CareerAfter attending Columbia Union College in Maryland, she moved to New York, and spent nearly ten years in retail, serving as a personal shopper and stylist for magazines and music videos. She got her break when she met Damon Dash and began interning with his former company, Rocawear. There, she learned about the fashion business, eventually rising to the role of creative director. Today, Rachel Roy is a Manhattan-based fashion designer. Her namesake line is carried by all the tony purveyors of high style, including Bergdorf Goodman. Her style is a feminine combination of edgy and soft. Gena Silk Circle Dress: Sand with appliqués, asymmetrical neckline, black shoulder strap, pure silkCamille Cashmere Skinny Jeans: Black, skinny legs, pure cashmere She is particularly known for her 1930s and ’40s inspired looks. What specifically about these periods lit her imagination? “It’s a time in history where women were allowed to be feminine but also strong. Marlene Dietrich could wear a suit and a bowtie or wear a ball gown and a wrap and convey femininity and strength in both looks,” she says.Oh! That Little Red DressAn Admirable PhilosophyIn a corporate environment, it’s important to dress the way you want to be perceived. For example when I was an intern, I dressed as if I had a role other than an intern because that’s what I wanted. And it’s not more expensive, it’s the same amount of money for a pair of slacks as it is for a pair of jeans,” she says. As women, “We are put down enough | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Tom Ford - The Austin fashion designer of Gucci | | 2007-12-26 11:09:59 | | “If I had been a dog walker, I would have been the most successful dog walker in Paris,” Tom Ford says.Brief BiographyTom Ford was born August 27, 1961, in Austin, Texas, but spent most of his childhood years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His mother was an extravagantly dressed southern belle who taught Tom how important of proper fashion is, claiming that it was disrespectful to others to be badly dressed. When he was 12, she bought him his first of many pairs of Gucci shoes.Tom Ford isn’t just a one-trick pony; in 2006, he seamlessly transitioned from fashion to journalism to become the guest editor and creative director for the Hollywood edition of Vanity Fair. The magazine, which featured Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson nude on the cover, drew criticism from many in the industry who took issue with the publication’s distinct lack of unclothed men. Tom handled the criticism in his usual calm, cool and collected way.He first admit that he’s a serious type of person. “Fun isn’t a word I think about so much,” he says. This is hardly surprising given the duties that he has had to juggle through the years. During his time with Gucci, he was personally responsible for designing the brand’s shoes, watches, luggage, and men's and women’s wear. Despite his achievements, Ford is remarkably down-to-earth when assessing his talent and says that "there are many more talented designers than me.”In fashion industry, it is Tom Ford that has a remarkable business sense that allowed him to succeed in any field. One of good ol’ boys from Texas that becomes the arbiters of style, and precisely what Tom Ford has become. This Austin-born fashion designer singlehandedly turned Gucci into a $4 billion brand before he became the creative director of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.In 2006, the multitalented Ford worked hard on new designs for his own eponymous brand and toward the launch of his own store. Tom Ford isn’t just a one-trick pony; in 2006, he seaml | | By: Fashion Trends and Style | | |
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