Bel Esprit Showcases Nation Designers

The Bel Esprit Showroom continues to promote talented and innovative designers who create contemporary collections that respect the world and its inhabitants. Bel Esprit a welcomes new group of artists from couture to sportswear that are changing the fashion landscape including:

Article 23 - Article 23 is committed to following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and adheres to the principles of Article 23 of that Declaration guaranteeing fair labor and trade practices in the production of their collection.

Room To Roam - Germany company room to roam brings precision construction to streetwear. The collection is filled with cutting edge pieces that will last forever in any wardrobe. Many of the pieces are reversible offering a number of style options. All of the pieces are made from eco-friendly fabrics, and are locally produced in fair wage factories in Germany to reduce the collection's carbon footprint and to support local industry.

Emesha - London collection Emesha presented a collection with a nod to the sport set. Clean lines, crisp tailoring, and comfortable styles were the key to her success. Her simple and elegant white sheath dress, perfect for business and after 5 occasions, was the most popular, with editors already asking where they could buy it.

Indigenous Designs - Using refined knits, Indigenous Designs merges a new delicate minimalism with a sporty contemporary design for a fresh look. Numerous collections also feature vintage inspiration and subtle femininity, with silhouettes offering a sense of grace and fine detailing reminiscent of another place and time.

Boutique Ethique - Boutique Ethique designer Linda Row believes that designing clothes in this Century requires an awareness of the environmental impact of all raw materials used, from growing the fiber to manufacturing and coloring the cloth. The London-based company Boutique Ethique adheres to the slow fashion movement, creating a timeless collection of stand alone pieces featuring sculptural inserts and artisan detail.

McColl&Clan - American designer Lusmila McColl believes in giving fashion a new life. To support the local industry of the Hebrides Islands, the McColl&Clan collection uses Harris Tweeds in new, contemporary designs for men and women, offering high fashion from a centuries-old traditional wool. The wool is locally grown, hand-spun and woven, and dyed with vegetable dyes.

This new group of talented designers adds exciting fashion to the Bel Esprit Showroom, joining creative, contemporary and avant-garde collections from around the world that respect the environment and human rights. Editors and buyers applauded the Bel Esprit designers showing at the Ethical Fashion Preview and are looking forward to New York Fashion Week in February where more designers will show the world that fabulous fashion can have a conscience.

Source: Bel-Esprit
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The Collection That Traveled The World

Oscar de la Renta took New York Fashion Week by storm on Wednesday by sharing his Spring 2010 collection that we may be dubbing as this year’s "global" collection. Each piece looked as if it came from a fashionistas closet that visited Africa, Asia, South America and many other global destinations with style and grace.

Elements like safari jackets, linen pants, white blouses, purple embroidery and more made us think that maybe Oscar has a little secret of his own...maybe he has a travel bug. Whatever the reason for this refreshing collection, we are inspired to travel and do it in style.

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Fashion Benefit Of The Year

Orlando, the largest outlet shopping center in the southern U.S. and second largest in the nation, announced today the outlet shopping destination and Celebrity Stylist Robert Verdi will host LUXE 2009: The Fashion Benefit, the region's premiere shopping event to benefit the Orlando Ballet and other charitable organizations in the Orlando area, Thursday, October 8 from 6:30- 11:00 p.m.

The exclusive evening of designer shopping, fashion and charity will be sponsored by Orlando Style Magazine and will feature Prime Outlets - Orlando's grand collection of more than 175 designer and brand-name stores and include one-night-only savings on top designer brands.

Verdi, a celebrity stylist, noted fashion critic and television personality most recently seen on TV Land's "She's Got The Look," The Style Network's "Fashion Police" and the Discovery Home Channel's "Surprise By Design," will host a runway fashion show during the event featuring some of the world's most renowned brands including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, kate spade, St. John, Betsy Johnson, Judith Ripka, Brooks Brothers and many more. LUXE 2009: The Fashion Benefit will also feature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, modeling and musical entertainment throughout the center.

"LUXE 2009 will bring style, culture and charity together in a single fashion-forward event," said Prime Retail's Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty. "Prime Outlets - Orlando is globally recognized as a top shopping destination for frugal fashionistas and this event is a celebration of their love of culture and luxury brands."

"We are excited to be a part of the LUXE 2009 event and look forward to building a great relationship with Prime Outlets - Orlando," said Orlando Ballet's Artistic Director Robert Hill.

In addition to offering up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day, Prime Outlets - Orlando's luxury brands will also offer incredible sales and exclusive discounts during the event and one lucky guest will win a $500 Prime Outlets shopping spree.

LUXE 2009: The Fashion Benefit will be held in a tented area between Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and is open to the public. Admission is $10 per person and ticket.

Source: Prime Outlets
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Fashion Night Out Revives Shopping for One Day

From London to New York, from Phoenix to Milan, Fashion's Night Out, last night, was a huge hit as thousands and thousands and thousands of fashionistas hit the streets and went shopping in order to try and boost the economy.

With the biggest recession in US history in 70 years, customers came out in droves to support the economy and get the shopping bug going again. And the stores definitely wooed customers, from free cocktails, live music, free food, hand massages, and giveaways, customers felt special and stayed around for hours at a time. Stores in other fashion centers, including in Britain, Italy, France, Greece, Russia, Brazil, India, Spain, China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan, joined in the shopping extravaganza.

Even Anna Wintour, who started the initiative, made some rare public appearances. Plus, Fashion's Night Out T-shirts flew off the shelves. Even those who didn't buy got to see the new fashions and put a few items on their wish lists.



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Dsquared Honored At Canada's Walk of Fame Gala

Canada's Walk of Fame Gala is coming this weekend and celebrity presenters such as Nelly Furtado and Rachelle Lefevre have ensured this event will be one not to be missed.

The list of inductees are pretty impressive as well and include Sex and The City's Kim Cattrall, comedian Howie Mandel and rocker Tom Cochrane. However, our eyes are on the identical twin fashion designers Dean and Dan Caten and their line Dsquared. According to New York Magazine:

"Helmed by brothers Dean and Dan Caten, the Dsquared label combines outdoorsy details (fur-trimmed coats, plaid, chunky knits) with a glam-rock aesthetic (deconstructed corsets, biker jackets, hand-stitched denim). The attire, and the denim in particular, is a favorite among musicians like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, and Madonna, who asked the duo to create more than 150 pieces for her 2002 Drowned World Tour. The brothers opened their flagship store in Milan in 2007, complete with an exclusive Champagne bar, and subsequently launched locations in Capri, Kiev, Istanbul, and Hong Kong."

We wish the twins luck, we love their new collection and their take on fashion.

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Move Over Paris and Milan...Turkey Wants In

It seems the race to be the most fashionable city is on, and some who have been left off of the list, they want in. Turkey wants the city of Istanbul to be one of the top five fashion capitals with Paris, Milan, New York and London; and they have a pretty aggressive plan to get there.

Turkey, rarely heard of when it comes to fashion, has been involved for a long time. Their reputation for textiles and production of Gap and Dolce & Gabbana cannot be overlooked, which is why they believe Istanbul can be the next fashion capital. Enter Hikmet Tanriverdi, the Chairman of ITKIB, which is the body that represents manufacturers and designers in Istanbul.

Tanriverdi has big dreams, especially after his Istanbul Fashion Days, the first event that introduced designers and brands to the international press and buyers. His enthusiasm has brought in the support of government. Why? Because regardless of anything else, 55% of Turkey's exports are to Europe, and 82% of those are in apparel.

Their deadline...2023...the goal...Istanbul will become a new fashion hub...our verdict...they have a good chance.

Source: Middle East Online

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The Death of New York?

Unfortunately, the USA recession has taken more than just jobs and businesses, it has taken titles too. It was recently announced that New York is no longer the fashion capital of the world, After 5 years in the number one spot, the Big Apple was surpassed by Milan, the home of Gucci, Prada, Armani and Versace. Rome and Paris was also passed up by Milan.

Although New York came in second, other USA cities surprisingly made a comeback... Miami too the list at number 13 for it's fashionable swimwear that is seen across the globe.

However, New York City is not going down without some impressive numbers. Although they lost their number one spot, they still emply over 175,000 fashionistas/fashionistos and generate about $10 billion in wages... still pretty impressive.

Source: am New York
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