B Brian Atwood Fashion Designer Spotlight

Today I read a fashion news article about B Brian Atwood on the Fashion Newspaper.  Because I was not very familiar with this designer, I thought I would post a fashion designer spotlight so that I could learn more and so that you could learn more (if you are interested in doing so…).  If you are interested, here is some information about Brian Atwood that I found on his site.

Brian Atwood combines his eye for drop-dead glamour, his passion for modern design, and his hand for high-luxe craft into what many women consider the most desirable shoes in the world. Recently honored with the Footwear News title of 2010 Designer of the Year, his aesthetic and indelible eye for raw sex appeal, make him one of the fashion worlds most coveted footwear designers. With a pedigree reaching back to the house of Versace – where Brian gained distinction as the first American to ever design for Gianni Versace himself – as well as walking the runways of Europe, fashion is something that courses through Brian’s blood.

With a background in arts and architecture Brian intuitively understands how to create a shoe that transforms a woman’s leg. Strong, sexy, shapely, and perfectly balanced: his creations ooze sensuality, power and fantasy. During his nine year design tenure at Versace, working in ready-to-wear and later as head accessories designer, Brian honed his technical skills and developed an unsurpassed ability and vocabulary in working with luxury materials. His passion for old-world craft, and modern design allows him to create wildly luxurious, lust-worthy shoes.

A torch-bearer of the European design tradition, Brian’s approach to his business is personal; with attention to every design drawn, material selected, and construction detail. Brian is deeply invested in the realization of his designs. Consciously avoiding overexposure and mass production Brian is committed to the craft of luxury.

With a coterie of global fashionistas championing his designs as well as support and recognition from the CFDA and Footwear News, Brian Atwood’s impact on the fashion landscape is assured. With plans to expand his business and product offerings, Brian will apply his impeccable taste to many other categories. Yet for all of the momentum and success, Brian remains relaxed and grateful for his fortune. He sees his path clearly: “Be inspired by yourself and those around you. Keep an open mind and trust your vision. One foot in front of the next.”

Learn more about B Brian Atwood.

Have you heard about the new B Brian Atwood Fashion Showroom in NYC.

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China Fashion Week March 2011

Did you know that China Fashion Week is taking place this week?  You can learn more about the China Fashion Week that takes place March 2011 on Apparel Search.

China Fashion Week March 2011

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Bothers Boys Clothing from Justice

Brothers is a new online clothing store for boys fashion.

Brothers sells boys clothing online only!  A great product and deals like Justice … but for Boys!  Mom’s everywhere can now shop for their boys and girls in one place! (when shopping online)

Learn more about Brothers Boys Clothing at the Justice website.

Learn more about children’s clothing and boys clothing stores.

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CAD Illustrators : Design Principles

Today we received a new listing from a company called Design Principles.  They offer many design services for the fashion industry.  One category of service that they provide is CAD Illustrations.  When I went to add them to Apparel Search, I quickly realized that we did not have a page set up for this service.  Therefore, today I have created the CAD Illustrators page so that we can list companies such as Design Principles.

Here is some info about Design Principles:

Design Principles, LLC is a full package apparel and accessories development and production solution to the Fashion Industry. They specialize in working with start-ups to medium size clothing and accessories brands for all markets and price points. Their joint team of apparel industry professionals encompasses over 50 years of working knowledge from brand development to manufacturing.  They have built their reputation on accurate cost estimates, fast turnarounds and affordable production. Their full menu of services allows them to offer each client a customized package or one stop, all-in-one solution.  They provide services of CAD illustrations, Clothing Line cost estimates ( obtain funding/ business Planning), Design concept sketches (colorized with fabric/trim samples), Fabric/trim Sourcing, Garment Samples, Grading and Marker Making, Manufacturer Sourcing (Domestic/International), Merchandising, Pattern Making, Sales Representation, Small Run Production (no minimum – 100 pp style), Tech. Packs, Technical Drawings, Trend / Line illustration Boards, Website development (turn key, ecommerce), and Wardrobe Stylist ( TV and Film Production). Address : 1914 Cordova Road #107 FT. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone – (727) 488.8162 Fax – (954) 756.7325  E-mail : lance@thedesignprinciples.com  Web address – http://www.thedesignprinciples.com  Contact : Lance Gordon

Learn about more fashion design companies on Apparel Search.

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Facebook Fashion Directory Being Developed

Do you have a fashion page on Facebook?  In other words, do you have a fashion business, blog, clothing store, apparel factory etc., and maintain a Facebook business page.  If you do, I am developing a facebook fashion directory.  I am starting the facebook for fashion directory with a few listings this morning, as follows:

Fashion Industry Network on Facebook
Apparel Search on Facebook
Fashion on Facebook
Fashion Newspaper on Facebook

I hope to have a match larger directory by the end of today…

Hopefully, the facebook fashion directory will help us find each other.

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Fashion Articles

Reading fashion articles is always an enjoyable opportunity. It is probably a good idea for you to take a moment now to read some fashion articles.  Learn about what is happening in the fashion industry or possibly pick up some interesting tips for consumers.  Either way, fashion articles are typically interesting.  Probably, more so then this blog post…

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Style Editor Nicole Chavez Working with reFINEstyle

Nicole’s artistic collaborations from memorable celebrity red carpet moments to an impressive array of print, commercial and on-camera work, have garnered her industry-wide acclaim and accolades. Her career began in the costume/wardrobe department of the Fox Network series “The OC.” The trend-setting show was the launch pad for Nicole’s distinguished success as one of the Hollywood Elite’s most highly sought after stylists. Nicole has since been the recipient of the award for ‘Star Stylist Extraordinaire’ at the Hollywood Style Awards in recognition for her exemplary work in styling, as well as also having been named one of the ‘Top 10 Superstar Stylists’ by Forbes. Her work has graced the covers and editorial fashion pages of InStyle, W, Seventeen, and Harper’s Bazaar to name a few. She has also styled campaigns for Dolce and Gabanna, L’Oreal, Macys, T-Mobile, and Neutrogena.

Learn more about Nicole Chavez at reFINEstyle.

Learn more about clothing retailers and clothing consignment shops on Apparel Search; the worlds greatest fashion directory.

Read more about Nicole Chavez joining reFINEstyle consignment.

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Fashion Blog Posts 2010

OK, I should have posted this a few months ago at years end.  However, better late then never.  Anyway, I thought it would be nice to show how we have progressed at the Fashion Industry Network during 2010.  Below you will find the fabulous fashion blog posts from 2010.

Fashion Blog Posts 2010

Now you know what was hot in fashion for 2010.

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Shopping For Trendy Fashion on Fashion Industry Network : New Trends

The Fashion Industry Network now has place for viewing or shopping for trendy fashion.

FIN did not create an actual store in which to sell product.  However, the fashion network now has a convenient place to browse trendy fashion from numerous fashion boutiques at one time.  If you enjoy what you see while browsing the trend guide, you can proceed to the store that sells the garment or fashion accessory.

If you visit the new fashion shopping guide make sure to click the arrow toward the top center of the display. This will show you more stylish product. If you see an item that you wish to learn more about, you simply click the image and off you go. You will be taken to the fashion retailer that sells that particular product.

Check out the new shopping section at http://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/shopping

If this new system does not satisfy your needs, you are welcome to investigate additional clothes shopping opportunities.

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Kids Fashion Spring 2011

Kids Fashion – See what kids fashion is available for spring 2011.

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Shopping for Fashion : Shop Fashion with ShopSense

Have you see the ShopSense system?  It is really cool.  If you have not previously seen this, you most definately should check it out.  You can see an example of the ShopSense fashion shopping method from the links below.

Women’s Jeans

Women’s Dresses

Lingerie

Women’s Skirts

Women’s Shorts

Women’s Shirts

Women’s Shoes

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Last Call Studio – Neiman Marcus

Have you heard of Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus?

Learn more at www.LastCall.com/Bergen 

Look fabulous. be frugal. at Last Call Studio.

Bergen County, New Jersey

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Tag Your It – Fashion Tags

What are fashion tags?

Here are some examples of Fashion Tags that are used on the Fashion Industry Network.  These tags are used for the fashion blog section of the network.








fashion colors
apparel
clothing
stylist
sexy
fashion industry
shoes
handbags
swimwear
models
lingerie
trend
design
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Fashion Blog Categories

Here are our fashion blog categories.

  • Categories of fashion blogs:
  • Do you think that we should create more fashion blog categories?  Or is this enough?  Or is this too many???

    At the fashion indutsry network, we do not currently use fashion blog categories.  However, you can search blog posts by fashion tags.

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    Fashion Photographs

    Fashion photographs are always fun to view.  Some people enjoy only lingerie photographs, and other people like all types of fashion photographs.  Here are a few places to view fashion photos.
    flickr fashion photographs
    fashion week photographs
     
    fashion photographs 
    stock fashion photographs

    I certainly hope that the above mentioned photography links will help you find interesting fashion photographs.  If you are a fashion photographer, you may want to join in the discussions at the fashion photos group on the Fashion Industry Network.

    Check out the fashion week page on flickr.  Also, at fashion photos on flickr you will find some interesting information.

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    Fashion Terms : Interesting Fashion Terms

    You might be thinking that fashion terms are boring.  However, you may be thinking about terms such as blackwatch, twill, denim, etc.  Sure, those terms are important to the fashion industry, but I would say a bit on the boring side of the equation.  Personally, I enjoy more unique terms such as Fashion Diva, Passion for Fashion, Garmento, Carousel of Fashion, etc.  If you are interested in such terms, you may want to check the fashion terms section on Apparel Search.

    If you prefer more standard definitions of apparel and clothing, you may want to check the following (rather boring) sections: fashion glossary and fashion definitions.

    Check out the last fashion term that was actually added this evening.  It is the new fashion seo term.  This is regarding fashion search engine optimization.

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    Fashion Tip from Vera Wang March 2011

    Here is a fashion tip from Vera Wang, “Adding a wrap, shrug or bolero gives you creative solution to that dilemma while also letting you make a personal style statement. There are so many options when it comes to cover-ups. Whether you choose a Duchess satin shawl or a floor-length cashmere cape, a cover-up is a clever way for you to shift the mood of your wedding look from ceremony to reception. I think of it as creating a look within a look, which means twice as much fun!”

    Here is a tip from me, “You can shop at Vera Wang“.

    Learn more about Vera Wang on Apparel Search.

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    Fashion Events Coming Soon March 2011 Review

    To find fashion events coming soon you may want to check the Fashion Industry Calendar.  Another option to learn about fashion events coming soon would be read the fashion event news articles on the Apparel Search website. 

    Vintage Fashion Expo March 2011 : 23rd Year For The Vintage Fashion Expo Fashion Event Article Posted March 7, 2011

    Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2011 Fashion Event Article Posted March 7, 2011

    The Village at Off-Price Show London : New Concept for the Off-Price Show Fashion Event Article Posted March 7, 2011

    Styled & Frocked Fashion Show Coming April 2011 Fashion Event Article Posted February 28th, 2011

    Direction by Indigo Textile Design Events 2011 Fashion Event Article Posted February 24th, 2011

    Charleston Fashion Week March 2011 Prelim Schedule Fashion Event Article Posted February 17th, 2011

    You may also want to read fashion week news to find fashion week events that may be taking place or coming soon (or past fashion week events).

    Read more fashion event news on Apparel Search.

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    What is the difference between fashion blogs and fashion news

    If you are tired of reading fashion blogs, you may want to read fashion news.  Well, fashion blogs and fashion news are actually very similar.  Technically, what is the difference?  I am really not sure.  Originally, I would have thought that fashion news is written by professionals.  And fashion blogs are written by amateurs.  However, their are many professional writers that are writing fashion blogs.  Therefore, what is the technical difference.

    Anyway, if you are interested, you can read fashion news or fashion blogs.

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    What’s Your Outdoors : JanSport Contest

    JanSport today announced the launch of its video contest, What’s Your Outdoors, challenging the traditional definition of what it means to be outside. The contest invites people to share their favorite outdoor spot with JanSport’s community for the chance to win $10,000.

    Now through August 31, 2011, JanSport asks participants to film a 360-degree view of their favorite outdoor spot—whether it’s big or small, beautiful or weird. It could be the top of a mountain, the deep end of a pool, in the heart of the city or the furthest thing from it. As long as there is no roof, it qualifies. Once the spot has been captured, the videos are to be uploaded to www.jansport.com/whatsyouroutdoors, where all submitted videos will be added to a never-ending chain of submissions from around the world, creating a collective definition of what outside really is.

    Read more about the What’s Your Outdoors Jansport Contest.

    Learn more about VF Corportation and JanSport on Apparel Search.

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