Vera Wang Shape of Skirt 2012

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Here are a few comments from Vera Wang:

“The shape of the skirt is what determines the look and movement of your wedding
dress. There are a few key shapes to choose from: Make a grand impression with a
full, gathered skirt or elongate your silhouette with a classic A-line. If you
are tall and thin, a circular skirt can be incredibly graceful particularly in a
chiffon fabric. If you are curvy, a mermaid shape is extremely flattering but
may need a cover-up during more conservative moments such as the ceremony.
Finally, I highly recommend a narrow column for a skirt shape that is a
sophisticated alternative to a full gown. A floor-length sheath is a nod to
eveningwear and is considered quite avant-garde for a wedding dress.”

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Launches Anna Dello Russo at H&M

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Collaboration Collection to hit stores Thursday, October 4th

WHO:               H&M, Hennes & Mauritz

WHAT:              H&M, Hennes & Mauritz is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of its newest designer collaborationwith global fashion icon and legendary fashion director, Anna Dello Russo. Available in select stores starting Thursday, October 4th, AdR at H&M will include jewelry, sunglasses, shoes and bags- all designed so that H&M customers can acquire Dello Russo’s unique style at affordable prices. The over-the-top accessories collection features exuberant colors including turquoise and gold as well as surreal shapes such as coiling snakes and crocodiles. Stone earrings with an antique feel, gilded chains with swarming pendants, and opulent clutches with ornate jeweled accents all work together to create a magical collection featuring Dello Russo’s unique aesthetic.

WHEN/             Thursday, October 4th, 2012

WHERE:           The collection will be available in the following U.S. store locations:

  • New York City
    • 5th Avenue at 51st Street, 640 5th Avenue
    • 7th Avenue at 34th Street, 435 7th Avenue
    • Lexington Avenue at 59th Street, 731 Lexington
    • Soho, 515 Broadway
    • 34th Street Herald Square, 1328 Broadway
  • Chicago
    • 840 North Michigan Avenue
  • Dallas
    • North Park Center, 8687 North Central Expressway
  • Los Angeles/West Hollywood
    • Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles
    • 8580 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood

More at http://www.hm.com/accessories2012

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Incase Terra Collection

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

The Incase Terra Collection weaves natural materials into a range of uncomplicated, casual bags designed for easy packing and lightweight travel. This fall, the collection has been updated in two timeless neutrals: Charcoal Chambray and Natural Canvas. Available in Incase silhouettes like the Protective Sleeve, Campus Pack and Tote as well as a new addition, the Convertible Pack, the Terra Collection reflects an easygoing, effortless approach to lightweight travel.

Oversized zippers and thoughtful accents lend a casual look
to the Terra Collection while signature Incase device protection make the bags
and cases perfect for everyday use. Charcoal Chambray pieces have a surprising
orange pop interior, while those in Natural Canvas feature a classic chambray on
the inside.

New in the collection is the Convertible Pack, a versatile
solution for carrying a 13″ notebook. With its single adjustable strap, the
Convertible Pack can be carried as a backpack, sling pack, shoulder bag or mini
tote. Organizer pockets provide storage for accessories and daily essentials
making the Terra Convertible Pack ideal for work, school, or whenever you’re
traveling light.

The Terra Collection is available now at goincase.com and in limited availability at the Apple Store with prices ranging from $44.95 to $99.95. To learn and see more, visit: goincase.com/terra

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TAKEN by Jane Booke

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Los Angeles fashion maven, maverick and rock goddess; Jane Booke is launching her new apparel line TAKEN by Jane Booke.

Jane Booke has offically launched her new“everyday couture” collection called TAKEN which includes clothing a fragrance and a candle.  Jane hosted a party Saturday September 29th, to officially launch her collection. She had a great turnout including  a little  celebrity support from fans Dakota Johnson and Rosanna Arquette. 

Booke’s latest “everyday couture” collection includes dresses in silks chiffon and linens and incorporates her attraction to Renaissance style and appreciation for luxurious lingerie. Jane’s designs are incredibly versatile as they can be worn many ways- her necklines are cut to flatter everyone and with the decorative ribbon on many of the garments you can wear this collection almost any way you like: loose, belted, or with a simple wrap around with the ribbon accessory – you create an entirely new silhouette.

Her collection is elegant and feminine with a sexy twist; evoking the essence of womanhood while retaining romantic inspired nuances for which she has become known.

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Sky Culture Society Clothing and more

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

What is The Sky Culture? It is an organization of individuals working to break the mold of mainstream society.  They have centered, but not limited this movement around their clothing line, Sky Culture Clothing.

By coupling their fresh designs with urban hip hop, art, and the ideas of young aspiring professionals, they have created the Sky Culture Society. Having the clothing line at the focal point of their movement they are able to represent The Sky Culture with more than just a name.Sky Culture Clothing is not only owned by the founders (Corey & Dan), but everyone who represents the Sky Culture Society. A world filled with chaos, economic uncertainty, and political instability, creates a calling for young professionals to express their originality and make this world (if just for a moment) a better place. This is where you come in. Everyone’s imagination and creativity matters!

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Yuka Paris

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Yuka Paris was founded in 1985 by the Avitan Family in Paris with the intention of creating timeless garments.  They specialize in elegantly styled and embellished sweaters, novelty tees, and dresses for the missy contemporary woman.  The accuracy of the models, the quality of materials combined with high quality manufacturing makes Yuka Paris’ products appealing for today’s consumers.

Their main office headquarters is located in Hallandale, Florida with a showroom located in the garment district in New York City.  Yuka Paris has become experienced and has grown significantly since launching the line in US, Canada, and South America.  Yuka Paris has a customer base exceeding 500 buyers which includes major chain stores, specialty boutique stores, and South American customers.

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Italian Fashion Designers

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

It is always a good time to learn about fashion designers.  Tonight, let’s take a few moments to learn about Italian fashion designers.  Here is a brief list from Wikipedia.

After you learn about these Italian fashion designers, you
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Fashion Designers Expo Coming October 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Fashion Designers Expo (FDE) is back with an exciting line up of runway shows and events set for October 18th – 20th. FDE is among the largest expositions of emerging fashion talent. Major press, celebrities, socialites and thousands of guests have attended FDE to see “Who’s NEXT in Fashion?” This organization scouts for the best up and coming models, designers, make up artists, stylists, hair stylists, etc. and puts them all together in an amazing Fashion Week filled with glamour and entertainment.

With a fabulous City Style Collective Pop-Up Shop during the pre-show hour and designers traveling from India and London this season, FDE is sure to bring the best of the best in the emerging fashion industry! This season FDE is presented by and benefitting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc.

“It’s more than just another Fashion Week; it’s giving the emerging industry a secure platform to bring their dreams to reality while using the power and glamour of the runway in support of non profit organizations to impact our world,” says CEO and Co-Founder of FDE, Karine Melissa. In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fashion Designers Expo is presented by and benefitting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. to bring awareness, empower, and fund-raise for the cause.

The mission of B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls (BG) is to empower and transform the lives of young breast cancer survivors who have undergone cancer treatment and mastectomy. BG focuses on rebuilding self-image and self-esteem while creating opportunities for wellness. The goal of BG is to promote public awareness and early breast cancer detection especially in women 45 and under as this population of women is increasingly becoming diagnosed. BG offers free services that will allow patients to focus more on healing and less on life’s stresses.

Founder of B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Andrea Nugent, says, “I am truly passionate about this cause because I feel no one should go through this fight alone. I was fortunate enough to have my family and friends there for support, love and prayers. They came, they cooked, they cleaned, they drove me to treatment and they took turns taking care of my son. During treatment I met so many women who told me they were alone, either divorced, divorcing or had family in other states. This was my inspiration. I am not just some Founder or CEO, I am someone whom God has truly blessed to be able to say I have been there, I have overcome and now I am in a position to offer. love, support and compassion to others who are facing the same journey.”

Fashion Designers Expo schedule of events:

October 18
Opening Night
Details coming soon

October 19
@Style CTZN
Wynwood Arts District
218 NW 25th St|Miami 33127
Grand Opening Sneak Peek of NEW
Boutique & FDE Designers @7pm
Complimentary Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

October 20
@SOHO Studios|Wynwood Arts District
2136 NW 1st Avenue|Miami 33127
@6pm Red Carpet
City Style Collective Pop-Up Shop
VIP Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
@7pm Runway Show Doors Open
Hosted by Trishauna Clarke & Debra Foxx
Kids in the Mixx|PINK Hits the Runway

Here are some highlights to look forward to this FDE season:

  • Friday night features a sneak peek of the new Wynwood boutique “Style CTZN”
  • Saturday night will feature “City Style Collective Pop-Up Shop”
  • Runway shows will be hosted by Model/Actress Trishauna Clarke and Model/Actress Debra Foxx
  • The official launch of BFF Wear by 13yoa Katia Nicole who recently re-recorded one of Debbie Gibson’s hit singles
  • Featuring the winner of the United Kingdom’s FDC Young Designer Award “Tumisola Ladega”
  • Featuring one of the top designers of Lakhotia Institute of Design in India “Farana Jesani”
  • Special segment featuring Kids in the Mix Miami TV presents “Express Yourself”
  • Breast Cancer Survivors walk the runway for FDE’s PINK Hits the Runway finale with kids in the community

October 20th runway show tickets are now available online at http://www.fashiondesignersexpo.com.
Please feel free to contact us by phone at (786) 248-1297

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Hukkster Online Shopping Service

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

How to never miss an online sale again – If you like shopping online, you are Gonna Love HUKKSTER!

I am going to give you some information that will make your life a lot easier and I promise to make this short and sweet… but first, I have a few questions for you.

  • How many daily deal emails do you get announcing sales from your favorite stores or websites like The Gap, Bloomingdales or Williams Sonoma?
  • Are you scared to remove yourself from their mailing list ‘just in case’ you miss something you ‘might need’?
  • How would you like to be alerted to any of those deals in one single email?

Meet Katie Finnegan and Erica Bell, co-founders of www.hukkster.com. They just might become your very best friends in your in-box every day.

Hukkster is an essential online shopping tool for fashion and beyond, helping savvy shoppers save time, get organized and shop smarter. It is a bookmarklet (like Pinterest’s “pin it” button). When you’re shopping your favorite retailer online (say bloomingdales.com) and you find a product you love, you simply “hukk it” and then you’ll get a notification by email or text when the price on that specific style drops.

By the way, just in case you missed it, the Fashion Blogger posted about Hukkster back in August as well.  If you missed the post, you can check out the Hukkster blog post now.

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Jennie Garth Looks Killer in Level 99 Fashion

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Jennie Garth was spotted in Level 99 on her way to the Killers concert last night. The blonde bombshell rocked Level 99 Janice Ultra Skinny jeans in Argon Green ($110). Other fans of Level 99 include Isla Fisher, Katherine Heigl & Jessica Biel.

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Skinny Sweats

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Skinny Sweats is a line of comfortable pants designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada.  They aim to create a look of polished comfort with their fashion forward styles.  The fit and quality of their line are foremost in their brand objectives.  The label includes a collection of always available basics, as well as seasonal collections where they let their creativity fly inside the Skinny Sweats box.

Skinny Sweats is designed by fashion and product designer Adrienne Butikofer.

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SCAD Exclusive Jewelry Line and The Limited

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Fall 2012- For its fall jewelry collection, The Limited is collaborating with The Savannah College of Art and Design in a unique partnership of commerce and design. The Limited’s mission is to provide students with real business experience while also offering its customers original jewelry designs. After a formal presentation by students in March, the iconic women’s retailer chose twenty jewelry styles to feature in their fall jewelry line. The SCAD designers include Lauren Funk, Olivia Norton, Yudie Shan, Sam Anderson, Jennifer Williams, Miao Mai, Lillian G. Ray, Christina Y Lu, and Emily Morrow. With a range of talents and passions, these students produced creative necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings for customers. Using The Limited’s Holiday line as inspiration, the designs combine edgy and elegant with pearl beads, geometric shapes, tassels, stones, and statement pendants. The students’ jewelry is now being sold at The Limited in Savannah as well as online at http://www.thelimited.com .

About SCAD

The Savannah School of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit institution renowned for its premier curriculum in fine arts. Founded in 1978, SCAD works to provide its students with innovative programs in arts education and effective career preparation. The university has an enrollment of more than 11,000 students from all over the U.S., as well as over 100 countries comprising nearly 14 percent of the student body. With its top five majors in graphic design, animation, illustration, photography and fashion, SCAD offers its students with a unique opportunity to explore the artistic realm. SCAD’s collaboration with The Limited is a testament to its mission of defining art and design education.

About The Limited
Based in Columbus, Ohio, The Limited, an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is well known as the store concept that began mall-based specialty retailing as we know it. Drawing on almost 50 years of presence in American shopping centers, The Limited is an iconic fashion retailer that offers high-quality, private-label apparel designed to help the modern woman succeed. Design-driven, fashionable styles include suiting, sweaters, dresses, denim, outerwear, and accessories—to suit her lifestyle demands, from workday to weekend. The Limited has over 240 mall locations throughout the United States. For more information, please visit: http://www.thelimited.com

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 290 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit http://www.SunCapPart.com.

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Bethenny Frankel in Tees by Tina September 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Bethenny Frankel was spotted in Tees by Tina enjoying ice cream with her daughter, Bryn Hoppy in New York today. The talk show host, whose show was just picked up for another season, was all smiles in her Nautical Striped 3/4 Sleeve top in White/Fog Gray($58).

Learn more about Tees by Tina at their website.

Did you know that Bethenny Frankel also wore the red version of this top back in July of this year.  If you liked that top, you may want to check out the Hottest One Size Fits Most seamless apparel article on Apparel Search from December 2011.  You may recognize the pattern.

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Litefire Boot from Carhartt

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Introducing the Litefire Boot from Carhartt.

Learn more about Litefire from the Carhartt website.

You can also learn more about Carhartt at the Plus Dragon fashion scales.

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Nick Jonas Wearing Earnest Sewn

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Nick Jonas was spotted in Earnest Sewn leaving BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood last night.  The musician looked hip in his Navy Fulton Twills as he made a post-dinner stop at Soho House with his brothers, Joe and Kevin ($178).

Learn more about Earnest Sewn at their website.

Have you heard about the Earnest Sewn Denim Challenge?

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Yee Yee Tee

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

YEE YEE was created by artist Marcos Chin as a creative extension to his current illustrative projects.  The products are primarily modified T shirts and tank tops, which are a new and experimental platform for his artwork. The prints are all hand-drawn, silkscreened and then cut & sewn in his studio in Brooklyn, New York. YEE YEE is an expanding concept that will peripherally include custom and bespoke pieces as well. Continue to check on the website and Blog for more information about what is being created.  It’s artful, playful and chic.

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Learn more about Marcos Chin at his other website.

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Atlantic City Fashion Week 2012

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Atlantic City Fashion Week as September 6-7, 2012.

Atlantic City fashion Week is an event that may some day rival the likes of fashion week NYC, Paris and Milan.  Thousands will descend on America’s playground to take part in a high fashion event that will include fashion shows, seminars, celebrity appearances, retail events and industry parties.

It is too late to join them this year, but you can possibly join them next years as they again enjoy Atlantic City’s fashion week and Fashion’s Night Out, as stores celebrate with food drinks and celebrity appearances.

You can see a few images from Atlantic City Fashion Week at the Fashion Industry Network posted by Gerarld.

Discuss this event and other fashion week events on G+.

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Mau Conceptual Clothing

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

mau is a collection of contemporary street wear made out of the ubiquitous modern material tyvek. Wardrobe staples and accessories are simply built: with all detail emerging from construction decisions. The material is a high performance non woven taken from construction, graphics, and stationary trades and adapted and manipulated here for personal use. This is not the same tyvek of souvenir jackets and bike race pinnies. Along with excellent performance properties, this material looks deceptively fragile and perishable like paper but is in fact a tough and resistant modern material. Each garment comes in a little bag and weighs less than half pound. The work is designed in an old textile factory building in the Hudson Valley and sewn either locally or in the NYC Garment District under the auspices of the Garment Industry Development Corporation, City of New York. The material is made in the USA of 25% recycled material, surplus materials are gathered from local exchanges and design studio scraps are recycled. mau also has a recycling program.– believing in no boundaries
– bearing no baggage
– itineraries of flux and drift
– charted in the use and reuse of materials
– messages scrawled on the sleeve of a jacket

What is your opinion of Mau conceptual clothing?  If you like it, you can shop mau now at their website.

You can also visit the mau coneptual clothing website to learn more about the company.

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Disney Villain and Threadless Contest

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

For every favorite Disney hero, there’s a villain who stands in their way.  A true Disney Villain is more conniving than any ugly stepsister, and they’ll stop at nothing to wreak evil on all that is good.  But for what they lack in goodness, these characters make up for in personality.  The shorter their tempers and the more vengeful their schemes, the more we love to hate them!  And to celebrate that love/hate relationship, Threadless, the international community-based design company, and Disney have partnered once again to challenge Threadless’ 2.2 million community members and Disney fanatics alike to create a t-shirt design inspired by Disney Villains.

Artists were asked to create a design with one or several of their favorite Disney Villains from the following list:

· The Evil Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

· Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty

· Ursula, The Little Mermaid

· Cruella De Vil, 101 Dalmatians

· Dr. Facilier, The Princess and the Frog

· Jafar, Aladdin

· The Queen of Hearts, Alice In Wonderland

· Captain Hook, Peter Pan

The number one chosen designer of the design HOOK received $5,000 (all other chosen designers received $2,500), a variety of Disney Villain collectable figurines and Disney Villains wall art and a sketch framed next to the chosen design, created by one of the Disney character artists (valued at $500 or more).  The chosen designs are now available in both adult sizes and kids sizes here for $23.50.

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Eric Stonestreet from Family Guy Wearing Tumi Eyewear

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Clothing Industry Guide

Eric Stonestreet was spotted wearing TUMI Eyewear while attending Emmy events this past weekend. The Modern Family star sported his TUMI Coronado frames in smoke horn at the BAFTA LA pre-party, and then later accessorized with a black pair of frames at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards ($255).

Have you seen AnnaLynne McCord wearing Tumi shades?  Well it is true, we spotted her back in July of this year.  If you are interested, you can also see Curtis Stone wearing Tumi eyewear on a post from May 2012 on Apparel Search.  He was spotted with his wife at LAX.

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