We are excited to share with you the first limited-edition collection from the
men’s luxury apparel and accessories brand, Pengallan. You can consider their Slim-Fit Boxers and Leather “Genius” Gloves as a Valentine’s Day gift option.
On Thursday, January 17th from 12pm to 2pm, singer, actress Adrienne Bailon, an Empire Girl and previous Cheetah Girl, will be signing copies of the International Issue of Raine Magazine at Modalistas at the Limelight in New York City, in which she and co-star Julissa Bermudez is featured.
Adrienne Bailon, once a Disney teen icon, is now all grown up as the co-star of her own show: Style Channel’s Empire Girls. Raine catches up with her as she shares her story about working on her new album and NYC inspired nail polish collection.
Adrienne Bailon Video January 2013
The International Issue also features exciting stories of the international beauties of America’s Next Top Model, rising actress Necar Zadegan, award winning filmmaker and actress Christina Ochoa, music sensation Hal Linton, and world renowned Rainemakers, Designer Isabel Toledo and Artist Ruben Toledo to name a few.
Step into an exotic world of beauty, fashion, culture and entrepreneurism with Raine Magazine’s newest issue – Volume 14, The International Issue. Raine is the fashion and lifestyle resource for creative entrepreneurs.
*Epice International Inc. will provide gift bags at the event to the first 50 guests.
**Media is welcome and should rsvp via email: rsvp@rainemagazine.com.
About Raine Magazine
Described as the Haute Couture resource for entrepreneurs, Raine strives to find the must know uncovered gems in fashion, entertainment, culture and technology. Filled with intriguing stories and hypnotic photography, Raine proves to be a lifestyle must have for those who are creative and love all that is new and luxurious – while delivering the rising stars around the world to its readers each quarter. Raine Magazine is available at Barnes and Noble and digital newsstands as well as online at http://www.rainemagazine.com.
The Ledge returns with new dates for 2013. This January 2013, London Olympia will once again play host to the UK’s only Action Sports and Lifestyle trade show – The Ledge.
Packing the gangways with an extensive portfolio of brands from the action sports, street and skate industry’s, The Ledge continues to provide an essential platform for these sectors to come together under one roof.
Not since the heady days of TBC has London been able to boast a tradeshow that serves as a legitimate and credible platform and has the potential to rival the big European shows. Others have come and gone but this past year has seen The Ledge at London’s Kensington Olympia stake a claim to being the show that just might step up to the plate and this January 2013 show will support this claim further.
As well as exhibiting a throng of the very best action sports and skate brands –DC Shoes, Osiris, Etnies, and Element to name a few, September 2012 saw the launch of the highly anticipated Streetwear Village. Created to enable streetwear brands to thrive within their own unique environment, those in the Village benefi t from a retail crossover with the more action sports brands and vice versa. With Streetwear one of the biggest growth sectors in menswear, for January 2013 the Village will again provide a swish upmarket feel, comfortable and stylish settings, soft hip hop vibes and plenty of order writing space.
Rob, UK Distributor for Makia, Sitka and SLVDR said: “The street-wear village has worked really well. There is a really nice vibe and all the good buyers are passing by. The event is very successful. The Street-wear area is nice as its separated from the skate-side but also works really well in conjunction with it because some of the buyers defi nitely cross over”.
With brands such as King Apparel, HUF, Rook, WESC, Dickies, Analog, Makia, DGK, Diamond and Gravis showcasing the more established international brands, the show also uniquely is the fi rst of its kind to provide an affordable yet effective platform for the gamut of emerging brands across Europe and the UK. Smaller streetwear ‘stalls’ are provided at a cost effective rate so that these brands can get out to the buyers and conversely it offers a one stop shop for those looking to tie up their normal seasonal business as well as check out the best of the more ‘unknown’ brands all under one roof.
The show continues to grow, develop and gain momentum season on season with over 250 action, streetwear, sport, skate and lifestyle brands exhibiting. Visitors, buyer and exhibitors can enjoy the plethora of entertainment available – from breakdancing and live graffi ti to the exhibitor’s mini ramp skate comp, sponsored by Osiris and Sidewalk which sees the shop teams go head to head on the mini ramp and over the gap to win a selection or prizes as well as £500 for the best trick.
Jim Breckenridge from TNTSkate. com says: “A Great show again, makes doing business a lot more enjoyable and my life a lot easier. Having most of the brands I used to run around Britain to visit all under one roof is rad. Add to that quality entertainment and a skate comp when you get bored of looking at insoles and you can’t go wrong. Book us in for the next one”.
With more new and exciting additions for 2013 soon to be announced, the hype surrounding The Ledge is once again enormous and the January show will not fail to deliver over and above all expectations.
Quotes from September 2012:
Iain Primrose, Scotts: “Really enjoyed the show, good to see small independent brands alongside the big boys…and bringing in new ideas”.
Rick, South Shore Surf n Skate: “I was very impressed with the lay out and the amount of traders -¡I got a lot of contacts. I took my son along & he loved the stands and the ramp section, great show brilliant day and I am looking forward to the next one”.
Jake Loughlin, FreestyleXtreme: “It’s a great show for the industry; we always fi nd something new when we’re here”.
Lorraine, Subvert Boardstore: “A very chilled out show with a nice vibe, great location, lots to see and do, loved the fashion show on the ground fl oor and the skate ramp on the top fl oor, a great mix of people, thoroughly enjoyable and would highly recommend”.
Nick Warman, Adio, Mighty Healthy, Macbeth, Neff, Ultrasport: “Ledge is a great venue to see not only my South Eastern retailers but also accounts from much further afi eld. The mix of action sports and street wear at the show brings a wide range of retailers which is hard to reproduce elsewhere. It’s a great show and I can only see it getting bigger and better”.
Midge, Bawbags: “The show was great for Bawbags, the venue was easy to set up and is obviously a great location. We dealt with plenty existing accounts but more importantly picked up 12 new ones, some we would probably never have contact with and are in negotiation with a few new distributors from all over the world”.
Nic Powley, Vans Skate Team Manager, Backroom Operations: “The Ledge is the perfect show for me to catch up with business as well as friends in a relaxed informal atmosphere. It’s what UK skateboarding has lacked for a long time”.
January 2527, The Ledge, The National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX Web: http://www.theledgeshow.com
Learn about some of the the stylish fashion brands that will be showing at the Streetwear Village this year.
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The California Market Center (CMC) will be presenting thousands of Summer 2013 collections to buyers, Monday-Thursday, January 14 – 17, 2013, for Los Angeles Fashion Market, also open on Sunday, January 13 for Preview. Resources will be featured throughout hundreds of the CMC’s showrooms, in addition to special exhibit areas SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow, TRANSIT The LA Shoe Show, and FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, plus the Gift & Home Showcase. To complete the Market experience, buyers and industry guests are invited to attend various special events, including an Opening Night Reception, hand and neck massage station at FOCUS, and a variety of hospitality perks throughout each day.
The CMC will be bustling with new resources debuting this Market, including Panfame, Korner Showroom, Biosun, Nu Label Clothing, Nouvelle Mode, Her Story, Emerald Sundae, Core Out Fitness, and Rolling Moon Sushi, among others. Additionally, new lines for this Market include Tricots Jean Marc, Sen Timental NY, White, Coatology, Castle, Yumi Los Angeles, Estelle & Finn, Aryeh, Andree by Unit, LA Air Line, Joy & Co., Lizou Collection, Liz Soto Handbags, Hail Mary Jewelry, Evos, Gotta Flurt, Monsoon, Botkier, In Things Corp, Buco, The News, Y Cross Spearers, YAY, Bebe Handbags, Cotton Emporium, Socialite, 25th Street, Thread Market, Sleek & Chic, My True Love, Dry Mama, Kensie Intimates, Eileen West, Haute Mama, Ooh by Linda, Breakfast in Tokyo, Indria, Red Beans & Rice, Cabo Capes, Margaret M, Stiletto, Stop Staring Plus Size, COTE Table, Sunfish Sales, Art Plates, Zoofy International, AT Storrs, Candy Cakes Company, MK & Company, Bamboo 54, Dandy Cotton Candy, Funky Chunky, Lynn Haney Collection, Gold Leaf Design Group, plus many more.
Running concurrently with LA Fashion Market, SELECT Contemporary Tradeshow will be taking place in the Fashion Theater, Main Lobby on Monday-Wednesday, January 14-16. “We are looking forward to another successful presentation, featuring an unmatched mix of apparel and accessories for this upcoming Summer 13 edition,” says Olivia Reyes, Show Manager of SELECT.
This edition of SELECT, buyers can expect to find brands such as Magaschoni, Dana Robinson Jewelry, Theia Jewelry, Minor Plains, Sonera Group, Jim Barnier Shoes, Salpy Shoes, Hayden Reis Bags, Azaara, ADA Collection, Beagle House NY, Boutique 9, Casting, Deepa Gurnani, Enzo Angiolini, GIGIchic, Gillian Julius, Marcia Moran, Minnie Rose, Monserat de Lucca, Mystique, Remi & Reid, Streets Ahead, Adina Reyter, Ally Rose Toppers, and G-Lish, to name a few.
Also featured Monday – Wednesday are TRANSIT LA’s Shoe Show, and FOCUS Apparel & Accessories Show, both presented in the CMC’s Penthouse, 13th floor. TRANSIT is LA’s renowned footwear show, boasting notable exhibitors including Pierre Dumas, Toscanella, Luisa D’orio, Italian Comfort, Shoes Like Pottery, Tsukihoshi, Modern Vice, Obsession Rules, Penny Sue, Angeles Shoes, Estee & Lilly, Bernie Mev, Medici, Calvin Klein Jeans, Lucky Brand Footwear, Cape Robbin Collection, Nicole, Madeline, Madeline Girl, Axiom, OTBT, Luichiny, ABS Allen Schwartz, Report Footwear, Vince Camuto, VC Signature, Calvin Klein Womens and Mens, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration, Coconuts, Damiani, Dimmi, Ella Moss, Giraffe Walk, Jay Adoni Collection, Envy Footwear, Jessica Simpson, Matiko, Me Too, Adam Tucker, MIA Limited Edition, Michael Antonio, Michael Antonio Studio, MTNG, Sixty-Seven, Not Rated, Naya, Olem Shoes, Old Friend, ONEX, Peace Mocs, Mixx Shuz, Sbicca of California, Volatile, Report Signature, SMAC, C Label, Envy Collection, G.O. Max, Tommy Hilfiger, Yellow Box, Naughty Monkey, Splendid, Kelsi Dagger, Frye Boot Company, Seychelles, BC Footwear, Aerosoles, Chinese Laundry, CL by Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Franco Sarto, Matisse, MIA, NYLA Shoes, Rampage, G by Guess, Sugar, Rocket Dog, Naturalizer, Poetic License, Betani, plus many more.
FOCUS will offer a handpicked showcase of contemporary and young contemporary brands that best reflect the West Coast lifestyle. Noteworthy participating brands include Jeffrey Campbell, Super Brand Apparel, Alexa Rae, Castellini Design, Brit Boy Fashions, LockaMe Designs, Lisa Mele Rare Gems, Mon Bijou, Vivienne Kelly, Akola Jewelry, Cassidy Lange Handbags, Craig Nadeau, Exalted, Fiiera, Human DigniTees, Jess Kay Designs, Joie De Vuvre Life, Sandrose, Pitusa, Play Clothes, Sam Rogers, Soleil de Mer, Suggest It Showroom, The Moon, The Real Truth, Time & Silence, Wabi Collection, Will and Fame, Notio, Souza Welch, Lina Lemus Bendiat Seas, Ximena Valero, Sixter, Stacy Sterling Jewelry & Accessories, Subiza Apparel, and many more. Furthermore, there will be professional masseuses on the FOCUS Show floor Monday – Wednesday, from 10:00am – 2:00pm each day providing complimentary hand and neck massages as an added perk for all attendees.
Monday evening, buyers and industry guests are invited to the LA Fashion Market Opening Night Reception from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the CMC Main Lobby. The reception will feature complimentary Patron Tequila cocktails, an HD Photobooth station, compliments of Patron, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Amante Resturant, and live DJ, plus Dry Soda, and Honest Tea. Additionally, buyers and attendees can expect numerous perks and giveaways, including Snack and Sip stations on the SELECT and Penthouse floors, offering Luna Bars, Honest Tea, Vita Coco, and Dry Soda.
Summer 2013 Los Angeles Fashion Market takes place Monday-Thursday, January 14 – 17, 2013 at the California Market Center. Market hours are 9:00am- 6:00pm daily, with Sunday open for Preview. The next LA Fashion Market, which will be featuring Fall 2013, is scheduled to take place Monday – Thursday, March 11 – 14, 2013.
Zac Efron was spotted in Earnest Sewn on set of his new movie, Are We Officially Dating? in NYC. The heartthrob, whose film is based on three Manhattan bachelors who make a pact to have as much fun as possible while remaining single, looked sleek in his Earnest Sewn denim. To kick off 2013, Earnest Sewn has redesigned their website with user friendly functionality and detail to simplify shopping for consumers as they search for their preferred premium denim; http://www.earnestsewn.com.
Hot off the presses… Nautica’s Spring 2013 and Swim 2013 look books with you. Hopefully this collection gets you daydreaming of warmer weather.
Nautica Womens Swimwear Lookbook
You can learn more about Nautica at their website and at the Nautica fashion scale on the Plus Dragon website.
What will Michelle Obama wear for the Inauguration? She was once spotted in a White House | Black Market dress.
“From Their White House to Yours”… White House | Black Market is introducing a limited-edition inaugural-inspired dress collection. This collection consists of nine dresses ranging from cocktail to beaded gowns that retail between $250-$300. These unique dresses are sold online and exclusively at four White House | Black Market boutiques including The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Tyson’s Corner, Wisconsin Place, and Westfield Montgomery.
White House | Black Market will also host an in-store event on January 10th at the four local DC White House | Black Market boutiques, which will include stylists who will create the perfect evening looks for attendees.
If you are not yet familiar with Ksenia Schnaider, you really need to get your head out of the sand. She is certainly a fashion designer to watch. For Spring/Summer 2013 Ksenia Schnaider has presented ‘Camouflage’ to the world; a collection that is bombarded with an array of handmade garments for both men and women. Simple but traditional dresses, shirts, trousers, coats, jackets, tops and suits have been adorned with a unique camouflage pattern that has been created to not only hide an individual but also to have the ability to attract the attention of the masses.
Creating durable but stylish items for the contemporary man and woman is what Ksenia Schnaider does best, and has been a continuous aspect throughout all of their collections since the duos debut collection, ‘Hermit’, back in 2011.
View more photos from the SS 2013 Collection.
Ashlee Simpson was spotted wearing Junk Food at the Honolulu International Airport earlier this week. The entertainer looked tan and relaxed carrying her adorable son, Bronx in her Def Leppard 3/4 Sleeve Tee (price available upon request). Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Heidi Klum’s son, Johan sported his Junk Food Kids Boys Batman Hangout Hoodie out and about with his family ($45; http://www.junkfoodclothing.com).
Having fun and enjoying the holidays is important, and we know that sometimes
means indulging in food and drink! For many, January is when we head back to the
gym and make our resolutions to trim down. While in the process of ridding those
not-so-favorable extra lb’s, we thought we’d let you in on our little secret… Chico’s So Slimming™ Jeans!
Imagine, a jean that actually makes you look and feel a whole size smaller? So what’s the secret? Hidden Fit™ technology, a concealed interior stitching that will slenderize and flatter, instantly and comfortably. So Slimming™ is the perfect jean to take you from
day to night, weekday to weekend and everywhere in between.
To view all of the styles in the So Slimming™ collection, log on to www.chicos.com.
Learn more about Chico’s at the Plus Dragon fashion scales.
French designer Christophe Guillarmé opens once more his showroom at the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial during 12th Marrakech International Film Festival. Stars were able to find out exclusive gowns for the red carpet : starting with reowned French actress Julie Gayet dazzling in a strapless coral dress for tribute to Hindi cinema. And also cute Joséphine Jobert looking ravishing in a flower printed silk chiffon style followed day after with a photoshoot at the Sofitel « So SPA » recently gone throw a makeover by Style Icon Marisa Berenson. Moroccan actresses Sonia Okacha and Zineb Samara in competition for movie named « Zero », where representing it on red carpet in either a golden mesh dress or an ivory silk gown. Asmaa Khamlichi big name of Morrocan cinema, was really a show-stopper at the opening and closing of the festival, especially in an ivory lace mix with tulle maxi dress. Glamour was honored with gorgeous model and Tv host Leila Hadioui in a strapless pink jersey long style. Unforgettable pictures in the « Red City » during one week !
You may want to also learn about a previous event attended by Christophe Guillarmé.
When Daisy Lowe was asked to pick her favorite pieces at H&M this party season, she selected graphic monochrome styles. Daisy chose looks that go from day to night, such as a sequin dress paired with a fitted tuxedo jacket and an elegant update of the classic black party dress paired with a feminine black sheer layer.
Black cut-off denim shorts with stud detailing, a graphic print sweater and an art-deco print high-waist skirt are among Daisy’s top picks with just the right amount of edge for the Holiday season. The monochrome theme resurges with cozy winter wear, from a white crewneck sweater with a pattern of black crosses to a navy pair of slouchy velvet pants. Daisy’s looks are perfect for all types of occasions and can easily be found at an H&M store near you.
“The studded shorts, the black dress with the sheer layer, the high-waisted skirt and the sparkly dress are my favorite outfits from H&M’s holiday party collection. I hope you enjoy wearing the clothes as much as I do,” says Daisy Lowe.
“I love how Daisy makes everything look so chic and so real. Each outfit she puts together is fun, wearable, and full of attitude and glamour. She shows how easy it is to get great style at H&M this party season,” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of design.
Kenneth Barlis, a Southern California-based fashion designer who brings his versatile dressing solutions to worldly and sophisticated women, is making his mark. He will be unveiling his Fall/Winter ’13 collection at the Filipino-Canadian Fashion Week in Toronto next April. Just last month, he returned from Barbados International Fashion Week that included designers from Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Siriano.
“I have been so honored to see the response to my designs,” said Barlis. “Being the opening designer in Barbados was the most exciting step in my career. It feels amazing to see my passion translated into my designs and be so well-received.”
His namesake, KENNETH BARLIS (founded in 2012), grew out of his vision to create a lifestyle positioned at the highest level of elegance and luxury. The collection is synonymous with signature and intricate layering and exquisite attention to detail.
In 2011, Icon Magazine named Kenneth Barlis as Top Designer. As a result of its whimsical approach to style and luxury, the KENNETH BARLIS COLLECTION received the top honors at the 2012 Fashion Week San Diego. This month, his finale gown can be found on the cover of Pacific San Diego Magazine.
The KENNETH BARLIS COLLECTION has been featured on Fine Magazine, Haute Magazine, Moda, Stylo Esmas, The GOODS, Vogue Italia, White Wedding Magazine, San Diego Reader, U-T TV, CW6, Fox 5 San Diego, and many others. The collection has also been featured on a music video by pop artist, Eva, and the Kendra Wilkinson’s TV series, “Kendra.” Other celebrity clients include Sarah Hyland (Modern Family), Crystal Reed (MTV’s “Teen Wolf”), Gordana Galhausen (“Project Runway”), Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Series), Matt Lanter (Hereos, 90210), Mary Murphy, and Ms. California 2012, Nathalie Pack.
Kenneth Barlis always puts a personal touch on his designs basing them on his own experiences on life and love. The recently released Spring/Summer 2013 collection is very dark and edgy, yet romantic. Intricate details can be seen on every piece and the use of natural materials such as feathers and seashells is prominent.
‘Tis the season to strike a pose with holiday dresses perfect for pictures and parties… and to wow your friends, of course! We’ve unearthed the must-have looks for the trendy, playful or style-resistant tween girls out there, which means you can get the inside scoop for the holiday season’s fashionable girl’s dresses. Whatever your style may be – boho chic, classic girly, funky or somewhere in between – our review of show-stopping girl’s dresses for the holidays will help you dream up a glam look you’ll love.
Five holiday girl’s dress trends for tweens:
Before you head out on a shopping frenzy, remember to be true to your style. Whether you love everything neon or can’t leave the house without your favorite striped leggings under your dress, stick with a girl’s holiday dress that you feel good in and your confidence will radiate.
Scott Disick was spotted wearing fodada at LAX with girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian and son, Mason. The reality TV dad and entrepreneur arrived in Los Angeles looking cool and casual in his fodada Baba Hoodie ($67).
Today Apparel Search Media has made a few changes to their fashion blogs. Listed below you will find the new blog names and website addresses.
Style Blog at http://www.styleblog.org/
Fashionista News at http://www.fashionistanews.com/
Fashion Salad at http://www.fashionsalad.com/
Blog About Fashion at http://www.blogaboutfashion.com/
Runway Fashion at http://www.runwayfashion.org/
You can let us know what you think about these blogs at the fashion blog section on Google+.
Joanne Froggatt attends the ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 3 Photo Call at Essex House wearing a Moschino Fall/Winter 2012 skirt and top.
Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
Fashion Week Las Vegas is a semiannual event, held in February and August where designers can showcase their collections to thousands of industry insiders from around the world, including buyers, retailers, manufacturers, celebrities, and members of fashion press.
Fashion Week Las Vegas is set to present International Designers from around the world, all in one city. The nightly runway shows will feature International Designers and Emerging Designers from the following countries but not limited to, Australia, Costa Rica, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Latin America, and the United States.
The European style tented venue site is located downtown Las Vegas on Stewart Avenue next to the historical building that holds the Mob Museum of Las Vegas. This is a private event by invitation only.
Next event date:
Fashion Week Las Vegas
February 16th – 23rd , 2013
After 7pm
Learn about other fashion events at the Fashion Industry Calendar.
At the Apparel Search website you can learn about additional fashion week events around the globe.
As we begin to wind down 2012, we have decided to take a vote to determine the top five fashion blogs for 2012. Below is our list of top fashion blogs for this year.
OK, in fairness, we must admit one primary factor in the voting. Well, the fact of the matter is that one company owns each of the blogs that we have listed as the top five fashion blogs for 2012. The company that happens to own them, also owns the fashion blogger fashion blog. In addition, only one person participated in the vote.
By the way, if you want to visit the blog that we truly think is the best, you can visit FIN.
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