At Eyebeam's Opening for the Untethered exhibition

Noelani -her reply to the question of 'what do you do'; 'Whatever I want!'
Style Details: dress-homemade, boots from En Ville 13, rue Paul-Bert vintage shop in Paris.
We love: how this girl seems custom made for the dress rather than the other way 'round.


Dion - freelance stylist
Style Details: classic American mixed with the sensibility of gay urbane New Yorker.
We love: details like the bandanna as scarf and super white sneakers. And (not seen here) Playboy bunny stud earrings. (tried for a photo but it didn't turn out. you'll have to ask Dion nicely to show them to you)

Fashion week shoes

Saptamanile Modei de la New York, Londra si Milano s-au incheiat, iar astazi a inceput cea de la Paris. Iata ce eye candies au surprins fotografii pentru toate shoe addicts:
Roisin Murhy in Gareth Pugh ss 09

Kate Lanphear, style director US Elle, in Louis Vuitton

Echipa French Vogue - Carine Roitfeld, Melanie Huynh si Emannuelle Alt - in ceva total neasteptat de la ele - balerini

Emanuelle Alt de la Vogue Franta in Alaia

Cecilia Dean editoare Visionaire in Christian Louboutin pentru Rodarte ss 08

credit: jak&jil

Demand For Swimwear Soars This Year

According to General Statistics Office, in July 2008, Vietnam earned nearly US $1.19 million by exporting almost 305,600 sets of swim suits to various nations. This shows a slight rise of 7.4 percent in terms of quantity and 15.3 percent increase value wise, when compared to previous month and 85.9 percent and 27.7 percent annual hike respectively.

In the first seven months, Vietnam exported around 7.8 million sets of swimwear, a rise of over 178 percent, when compared to same time of 2007. The export earnings touched approximately $35.2 million, experiencing a boost of 70.4 percent, in comparison to January to July 2007.

During this period, the export of swimming costume to US market soared up to 222.9 percent in volume. Nearly 5.9 million sets were shipped to fetch almost $27.9 million, growing 114.4 percent over January to July of last year. The export of swimwear has contributed 79.2 percent to the total overseas earnings made by Vietnam by exporting various products to US.

In EU market, Vietnam exported around 1.2 million set of swimming suit, with annual hike of 137 percent, when compared to first seven month of 2007. The nation fetched nearly $4.5 million of foreign currency, observing a year-on-year growth of 28.2 percent.

Within the EU, export turnover in markets like Germany, Italy, Spain, and France increased substantially. The demand from Germany increased almost 82 percent, as a result Vietnam exported around 40,700 sets. It helped nation earn nearly $1.8 million, a year-on-year rise of 21.4 percent.

The export of swimming costume to Italy also grew as Vietnam earned approximately $1.26 million, boosting 844 percent, by shipping nearly 49,400 pairs to various markets, a rise of 173 percent when compared to first seven months of 2007.


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Deseo for men by Jennifer Lopez

Dupa Deseo si Deseo forever, J.Lo a lansat ieri Deseo for men, primul ei parfum pentru barbati. Include note de lamaie, lemn de santal, paciuli, ambra si vanilie.
Jennifer a mai lansat si Glow by J.Lo, Glow after dark by J.Lo, Still Jennifer Lopez, Live Jennifer Lopez, Live luxe by Jennifer Lopez, toate foarte apreciate si, bineinteles, care s-au vandut foarte bine.

Jennifer Lopez in Elle US

Unul dintre cele mai frumoase pictoriale pe care le-am vazut in ultima perioada este cel al lui Jennifer Lopez pentru numarul de octombrie al editiei americane Elle. J.Lo a pozat alaturi de cativa dintre designerii ei preferati: Dolce & Gabbana, Karl Lagerfeld, Diane von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Brian Atwood, Georgina Chapman si Albino Riganello de la Sweetface, propriul label. Sedinta foto a avut mai multe locatii si a inceput la Milano in gradina lui Domenico Dolce si Stefano Gabbana, apoi au urmat hotelul Four Seasons, strazile din Manhattan, palazzo Versace.
Pe coperta Elle Jennifer poarta o rochie Oscar de la Renta


Cu Georgina Chapman de la Marchesa

Albino Riganello, unul din designerii lui J.Lo pentru Sweetface

Jennifer si Diane von Furstenberg

Jet set - J.Lo si Michael Kors

Jennifer alaturi de Karl Lagerfeld

In Manhattan cu Oscar de la Renta

La Four Seasons cu Brian Atwood

La creatiile Donatellei Versace Jennifer apeleaza foarte des

Dolce & Gabbana sunt prietenii ei despre care J.Lo spune: "My babies! I love them, I love them, I love them!"

Lingerie And Lingerie's Only - A Global Report (Part V - UK)

In the present society, women are more conscious about their personality and demand for gorgeous intimate apparels has increased. They prefer wearing beautiful lingerie as an expression of their sensuality. Twenty-five years before, women of UK had only a handful of choices regarding lingerie's; either M&S cotton briefs, or cheap intimate wears from Knickerbox, or a simple one with lace trims. Lingerie was considered as a commodity or necessity. The feeling that intimate wears are important came into the minds of British women during the 90s, and the motive of fashion lingerie was nurtured. Now, the average British woman is elegantly dressed and looks confident than she was years before, due to the disposable income she has acquired, and the wide range of choices available in front of her.

British Lingerie – Industry Overview :

The total worth of British lingerie market is estimated to be around 2.48 billion during the past year, which is a growth of 13% compared with the figures of 2002. On an average, one million bras are being sold in the UK market; annually. Industry leaders are of the opinion that UK lingerie market will further grow to around 2.73 billion at the end of 2008, exhibiting a growth of 16% as compared with 2004, and reach 2.9 billion by 2011. They further contemplate that the market may be dampened by a slow down in consumer spending on the high street and a relatively flat period of price rises. Global market is being manipulated by cheap overseas products, and this will have an influence on the slow growing, stable lingerie market in UK.

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Jordi Scott PT 2

As promised, more images from Jordi Scott's Spring/Summer Collection!
Oh! And before we forget: Their clothes can be found at Mark Montano boutique located in the East Village (naturally!) at 434 E. 9th Street. tel- 212 505.0325





We've also added a few images of our own from the show

Des Roar played a few songs before the show.

Detail shot of the "New York Dolls" dress




Jordi Scott designers take a bow.

Cuplul Beckham la Macy's

Cu ocazia lansarii noului duo de parfumuri Beckham - Signature for him/her Victoria si David au organizat o sesiune de autografe la Macy's. Mii de fani au venit sa vada celebrul cuplu, iar Posh zice-se a oprit traficul din New York cu cizmele ei super inalte, fara toc, semnate Antonio Berardi. Daca ea optat pentru o tinuta desprinsa de pe catwalk, el a ales un costum clasic de la Tom Ford.
Victoria devine din ce in ce mai indrazneata si incepe sa-si asume riscuri. She takes fashion to a new level.

Victoria a purtat o tinuta din colectia de toamna a lui Antonio Berardi.

Lingerie And Lingerie's Only - A Global Report (Part IV - Italy)

Luxury products are likely to wither and undergo changes during the course of time. Some products pass the recessionary times better than others. As far as lingerie is concerned, Italians understand the products much better than anybody else. Currently, lingerie is a part of Italian tradition, and is a big business. In ancient times, merchants of Venice traded in silk, and encouraged people engaged in silk cultivation to settle in Italy. Italian silk was so popular in Europe, that Francis I, from France invited the Italian fabric makers to France to establish a silk industry.

Sensual And Stylish World Of Italian Lingerie’s – Industry Perspective

Lingerie industry in Italy is comprised of thousands of small family type units supplying products to specialty shops. This family based model of capitalism has trouble to cope with the modern world of 'globalization' in which manufacturing processes are shifted to places where wages are much lesser than in Italy. Yet, Italians are famous for their romantic, classic, and sexy lingerie designs with a meticulous attention to quality. The Western Europe market for women's wear is estimated to be $11.27 billion USD. Germany has the largest lingerie market, followed by Italy, France, and Spain. The market value of Italian lingerie industry is worth $3 billion USD. During the past few years, purchase of intimate wears by Italian women rose by 13%, and a similar inclination is expected by industry key players till 2012. This has caused a flurry of mergers and acquisitions in the intimate apparel market.

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We love: Jordi Scott -part 1

New York fashion week is long gone, but we attended Infamous Revolution, the Spring/Summer collection of Jordi Scott and were utterly taken with the energy of their designs which feed off the electricity of punk and new wave music. So, we're starting something new with this posting and profiling New York designers starting with the Infamous fashion duo Jordi Scott and Starr Rinaldi.
Jordi + Starr - Designers of Jordi Scott™
Style Details: “We believe that music and fashion are inseparable entities, and we are dedicated to exposing both expressions on a level created all on our own. Our fashion is all about being Infamous and true to your own sense of style,” states Jordi Scott.
We love: a collection that is authentic in its humor with cheeky design details


A look from the Infamous Revolution Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

A little Q + A with Starr Rinaldi:

1. Your current collection is inspired by punk and new wave music which is edgy and slightly dangerous - kind of like NYC of the 70s and 80s. But New York has been accused by many of losing "it's edge" and becoming too commercial as opposed to other big cities like London and Berlin. What are your thoughts on this?

I personally feel there is a big resurgence in the vibe/energy NYC is teetering on right now. Not exactly sure which way its gonna go but there is something special in the air. I am so glad to be apart of it. NYC has changed a lot but still remains the same in so many ways. After Sept. 11th, NYC I believe got the wind sucked out of it, the vibe/energy changed but there is now this new found energy, a feeling like "anything is possible"...along with splashes of hope, uneasiness, trouble and of course love. Now that's a cocktail, I would like to drink... I think thats edgy. Berlin has a beautiful twist on a Bohemian movement that I see, but I feel so do many other cities...that uniquely have that special something in their own way such as Barcelona, Rome, Zurich, Manchester, Hiroshima, Paris, Sao Paulo just to name a few. Regarding NYC and London's edge, well NYC along with London just lost "it's grit". I feel there is a lovely noncommercial collective movement in many cities, you just sometimes just need to tap into it or look for it, that includes NYC and London. Everything changes in time, but conditioning always remains there. So I would like to kind of look at it as getting better, like new edgy flavor.

2. How do you stay inspired/what inspires you?

It is so easy to be inspired now these days, so many things are going on in the world today. I sometimes feel overloaded with being inspired, there are so many things that I gravitate towards or that I am drawn to. Having the Internet is like a wonderland full of advantages and exploration of what is going on in the world. And, that I live in NYC there is always something new I experience or see. That's pretty rad in itself. Having these two things combined, how is it not possible to be inspired? My passion and drive go hand and hand with all that inspires me, it keeps me discovering and constantly moving.

3. What's your favorite neighborhood and why?

WOW!!! I don't think I can pick a favorite, I'm fond of a couple of neighborhoods. Little Italy comes to mind, I think mostly cause I'm Italian, Nolita I like too. The East Village...our store is there and I enjoy all it has to offer. I discover something new every day being in that area. And of course Park Slope, I don't need to go into the city, as it has so much to offer, without the craziness.

4. What's your favorite New York movie and why?

I don't think I can name just one here either, so many good NY movies. I feel bad picking just one movie but I will name the ones that come to mind that I'm very fond of: Fame: it's about NY high school performing arts and I was into all that stuff growing up and would have liked to go there. Who wouldn't? Raging Bull: having a NY cast with Jake LaMotta, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese...it's brilliant (Oh, Taxi Driver, such a good movie, too). The Fisher King: it has a little bit of that special something about NY all wrapped into it. The Muppet's Take Manhattan: Need I say more....It is one the best NY movies ever....It is the Muppet's and NYC...it is just pure perfection!!!

5.fill in the blank: New York City is the Capital of the Universe because _______

it just is. It is a city of way too many options, on all fronts. It so enjoyable. Come on now, where else can you stay single for a long time and that it is accepted. It is all about options, I tell ya, and we all need options in our lives.

CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR MORE LOOKS FROM JORDI SCOTT

PUMA I-Cycle Space Opening Reception

Rosemary - artist
Style Details: Rosemary is all about the Salvation Army.
We love: What's up with the Springsteen album? We're not sure, but we love that Rosemary loves Bruce!


Harrison - bad kid
Style Details: hmmm...we'll get back to you on that.
We love: a boy who commits to his look...or could maybe get committed because of it.

Lingerie And Lingerie's Only–A Global Report (Part Iii - France)

In the perspective of lingerie's, men are only left to wonder, 'boxers or briefs' whereas; a woman's physique being sculpted and adorned in a unique way of its own, offer a wide assortment of choices. The market for women's wear lingerie is being manipulated by the advent of modern technologies and fabrics that make new designs, and innovative intimate wears. These products have a higher profit margin than any other regular apparel. New trends in lingerie and fabric emerge exclusively from Europe and predominantly from France and Italy. France is at the forefront of fashion lingerie's. Designers in France give more focus on rich looking fabrics, vibrant hues, laces, and embroideries. Just as their fashion, French lingerie's also exhibit richness and elaborate embellishments that are preferred worldwide.

French Lingerie – An Industry Overview

France contributes to the origin of the word 'lingerie' which in French means 'washables'. French lingerie's come in sophisticated different lines; basic, sexy, and flirty, fitting every season. The designs are akin to both classical and modern look, and make a woman fit in line with the trend, while rendering her to 'stand out'. They are available in a wide range of materials, tailored efficiently in different cuts and types, styles and colors. Their lingerie making techniques are based on centuries of expertise.

Current lingerie industry in France is valued to be $3.1 billion USD, and is further expected to increase by 0.8% consecutively for the next five years. French consumers spend about 13 billion euros a year on the purchase of lingerie's. A lingerie industry survey states that French women spend 20 percent of their fashion budget on lingerie's. Sale of lingerie's account to 18% of total sales of women's wear apparels in France.

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Another girl in the E.Vil- New York Street Style

Rebecca - Broadway marketer
Style Details: "I'll accept anything from anywhere!" and tights from Mom.
We love: someone who recycles the East Village way: what was yours is now mine...only I wear it better!

Editorial Harper's Bazaar US

Pentru editia americana a Harper's Bazaar-ului de septembrie cativa designeri de top, printre care Donatella Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli, Giorgio Armani si Alber Elbaz, au fost invitati sa-si traiasca fanteziile si sa pozeze pentru un editorial special.
Donatella Versace este printesa din povestea cu bobul de mazare

Yo, biatch! Karl Lagerfeld se viseaza rapper. "Believe it or not, I love rap", a declarat el revistei.

Roberto Cavalli, intotdeauna un ladies man, s-a transformat in Rhett Butler din "Pe aripile vantului"

Giorgio Armani ca Fred Astaire


Alber Elbaz de la Lanvin ca James Bond

credit foto: tfs