Indian Fashion Industry Named Fastest Growing by WGSN

WGSN, the world’s most respected style and fashion predictor, announced that after analyzing business and strategic updates around the world, India is the fastest growing market.

The Indian Fashion industry is booming due to a large variety of local designers and the wide area of market size. Also, fashion is slowing becoming a top priority for Indian consumers, further boosting the growth and popularity.

“With a rich and diverse cultural history and huge talent base, we believe India has the potential to play a major role in global fashion Industry,” Juliet Warkentin, Head Content WGSN, said. “And at WGSN we want to share our knowledge and experience to partner with the Indian fashion industry in their quest to be world class players.”

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Gareth Pugh's Cut Out Tops A Popular Hit

The cut out trend started fresh early this year. Popping out in magazines, showrooms and runways alike, this chic, casual look hit the big time.

Though the designs are more prominent in this years fall fashions, we are eager to wear these lightweight styles through the summer heat.

However, no one has created this signature new look like Gareth Pugh and his rockinrolla top. The tight, slashed torso reveals skin in a sexy, yet stylish, way. Letting the cool air in and keeping your aurora, not your skin, hot.

Gareth is no stranger to the spotlight or creating trends that make a huge splash. The designer made his design premier at London Fashion Week in 2006 and hasn't looked back since. British Vogue called his Spring 2007 collection "an incredible, unmissable show" where "his genius is undeniable." And his most noted accomplishment was gaining the support and respect of American Vogue Editor and icon Anna Wintour.

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Dubai Fashion Fiesta

Dubai Fashion Fiesta kicks off today in the global fashion capital of Dubai. The event is at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will be featuring 40 international celebrities and models and over 3,00 high profile attendees.

The goal of DFF is not only to establish Dubai as a global fashion hub in the region but to bridge buyers and designers to stimulate the economy. A perfect example is a new segment that will be included called the Emerging Designer Awards that foster young talented designers and give them a advantage in entering into the fashion industry.

DFF will run for 4 days and will unveil collection of 34 designers that are both established and emerging. Some highlights for 2009 include:

• 4 day fashion show and trade exhibition
• 10 top international designers
• 25 emerging designers
• 40 international celebrities and models
• Red Carpet cocktail and VIIP lounge
• Celebrities
• Global Media

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Printed Talent Emerges From Rio

One thing that stands out in Brazil, especially with their upcoming fashion week, is the prints. From geometrical designs, animal imprints mixed with vibrant colors and stunning fabrics lightly embellished with luxurious lines... Rio has the prints and fashion to make a huge stamp globally in fashion.
Some promising designers, including Julie Valle and Daniel Rodrigues (fittingly named Printing) a design team from Belo Horizonte, and Marcia Queiroz who luxurious designs make heads on all sides of the catwalks turn. Pulling from international inspirations, mostly European, Rio has decidedly become a fashion force to be reckoned with internationally... and their talent can't be denied.

This year’s Brazilian fashion week is sure to be a success that celebrates the combination of prints and luxury in fashion combine while new looks and trends emerge from a industry that needs more ups this year.


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The Peacock Makes A Comeback

One bird that represents a multitude of different colors, cultures and textures is the peacock and H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) has decided to bring it back by collaborating with Matthew Wiliamson.

‘I wanted to create a strong urban collection fused with the brand’s signature symbols and shapes. It’s been fascinating to search back through my archives to isolate the most iconic pieces, then rework them for H&M. Colour is one of the defining aspects of my signature style, I focused on the iconic peacock motif seen across my collections to develop a palette of blues, chartreuse and emerald. The spirit of the collection is both covetable and precious,’ says Williamson in a recent press release.

‘I think people will really love this collection. I love the way Matthew mixes prints in the dresses, and the colour-blocking of the tailoring. It’s very elegant, but there are lots of things you can wear in a really relaxed way, too. The mix and match of all the embroidery, the prints, the sequins and the colours makes all of the clothes very special,' says Margareta van den Bosch, H&M Creative Advisor.

This collection will come out in parts. The first part of the Williamson Collection will be relased from May 14 focusing on summer apparel. Soon after a menswear collection will follow.

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Japanese Designer Brings Back Colonial Fashion

A new line, A Closed Feeling, has launched under the Number (N)ine Label by Takahiro Miyashita's. Miyshatia's line is not only inspired by the colonial days but includes some amazing details, layering and feminine accents.

A Closed Feeling combines some interesting color aspects including Cuff, Cigar, Grain, Heather and Tuxedo, all Fall/Winter 2009 color trends.The look above includes a funky Cigar colored pant and blazer with turban type layers from head to waist. The look below includes a Cuff colored hat with a peachish blazer and layers of decadent fabrics.




A stunning take on Colonial inspired fashion!

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Global 411: Wearing Tribal

One trend that never goes out of style is tribal fashion. From Morocco to Africa, tribal fashions have been around for centuries. Here are 4 factors that bring tribal trends to your fashion style:

1. The Print! The print is probably the number one feature of tribal. The tribal print is bold, colorful and simple all at the same time.

2. The Accessories! Tribal fashion demands accessories, especially if paired with a simple ensemble. You can pack on gobs of bangles and a huge chunky necklace to take a boring look to a globe trotting statement.

3. Color! Color is an amazing feature of the tribal fashion trend. Whether its earth tones or are bright patterns, color can be pulled into the look without making you look over the top.

4. Fabric! We love tribal fabrics because not only are they exotic but they seem to fit a woman's body in just the right places.

Here's a great video by celebrity stylist Zoe Lem that gives some amazing fashion tips on incorporating tribal trends into your everyday wardrobe.


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