Ashley Tisdale and Maria Menounos in ban.do!

Ashley Tisdale and Maria Menounous wore ban.do this past weekend for Julianne Hough’s Great Gatsby themed birthday party in LA! While Ashley looked flapper fabulous in the Crystal Glam Headband ($175), Maria flaunted 1920’s flair in the Double Trouble Headwrap ($45).
Kelly Osbourne was also spotted in ban.do this weekend on E!’s Fashion Police, wearing their Twist Scarf in Metallic Gold ($20) from ban.do’s new ALL DAY EVERY DAY Collection (www.shopbando.com)
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Abbie Cornish Jewelry at Comic-Con

Abbie Cornish is glamourous in State Room Jewelry and ELAHN Jewels at Comic-Con International 2013 on July 19th in San Diego, CA.  The blond bombshell paired State Room Jewelry’s Gold and Diamond Pave Oval Drop Earrings with the Moonstone Snake Ring in Black Diamonds and Sterling Silver.  To top off her look, Abbie rocked a Gray Diamond Bracelet with Opal Stones in 18KT Yellow Gold by ELAHN Jewels.

Abbie Cornish Comic-Con 2013

    State Room Jewelry is the line by Sarin Minassian whose collection offers both subtle, elegant pieces to bolder, statement ones. The collection is inspired from trends from around the world, and provides pieces that can transition from day to night. State Room Jewelry has already been spotted on celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Kristen Kreuk, and Blake Lively and is available for purchase at http://www.stateroomjewelry.com.

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Gold and Diamond Pave Oval Drop Earrings by State Room Jewelry.  $900.0 ring-2-worn-by-abbie-cornish-comic-con-2013

Gray Diamond Bracelet with Opal Stones in 18KT Yellow Gold by ELAHN Jewels.

ring-worn-by-abbie-cornish-comic-con-2013Moonstone Snake Ring in Black Diamonds and Sterling Silver by State Room Jewelry.  $1,860.00

ELAHN Jewelry is the collaborative line by Leora Talmor and her mother Elahn. Elahn’s inspiration for the line came from her dreams of gems while growing up in Jerusalem. The line  has a modern edge while adding gothic, victorian, and ancient eastern elements and making the pieces timeless and classic. The collection includes a mixture of rustic mined and sliced diamonds combined with classicly cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, rutilated quartz, and moonstones set in antiqued silver and gold. ELAHN Jewelry has already been seen on Jennifer Lawrence, Miranda Lambert, and Jessica Simpson, and is available for purchase at http://www.elahnjewels.com.

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Venessa Hudgens Moschino Autumn/Winter 2013-2014

Vanessa Hudgens wore a brocade suit from Moschino Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 at the Meet The Actor event in London.

Vanessa Hudgens Moschino Autumn/Winter 2013-2014

Do you want to see the jewelry Venessa wore at The Frozen Ground UK premiere?  Vanessa Hudgens was radiant in Ocnarf Sairutsa and ELAHN Jewelwhile promoting her new film “The Frozen Ground” this week in London.

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Vera Wang Took Photos in Paris

Vera went to Paris with her daughter Josephine for Haute Couture Fashion Week last month.  She snapped a few shots from the front row of Dior’s and Versace’s latest collections, as well as some of the city’s famous sights.

Photos from the Front Row

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Victoria Justice In Stud Shoes from Alejandra G

Actress and pop singer, Victoria Justice, appears in her latest music video, “Gold,” in teal spiked platform shoes by famed shoe designer Alejandra G. Following the video’s golden theme, the adorable singer wore a cream dress with golden accents while accessorizing it with the gold-spiked heels. “Gold” marks the first single released by Victoria Justice as a solo artist, and her debut album is set to be released later this year.
 
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WHO: Popstar, Victoria Justice
 
WHAT: The “Victorious” star wore a white and gold mini dress paired with:
 
Alejandra G. Shoes: Teal “Setorii 2” spiked heels, $379 (www.alejandrag.com)
 
WHERE: The singer’s latest music video, “Gold”
 
WHEN: July 12, 2013
 
ABOUT ALEJANDRA G. SHOES:
 
Los Angeles based designer, Alejandra G., offers a bold and daring shoe collection that challenges conventional boundaries. The unique individualism, embodied by her overall design aesthetic, has captured the attention of celebrity fans such as Raven-Symone, Taryn Manning, Tamera Mowry and Carly Rae Jepsen.  Owner and designer, Alejandra G. was a former producer and later studied in Milan where she eventually mastered the art of shoe design. With styles ranging from studded sandals to platform pumps, this designer-to-watch has surely made a lasting impression with her awe-inspiring shoes. By launching her first collection in 2011, Alejandra G. has created attention-grabbing pieces that make an unforgettable statement when paired with any outfit.
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Fashion Industry Directory

If you work in the clothing industry, the following links will help guide you with researching information about the industry.  Below you will find a few of the primary categories of the apparel industry directory on Apparel Search.

Clothing & Fashion Directory

Apparel Link
Associations
Buying Groups
Calendar
Care Labels
Classifieds
Close Out
Consulting
Conversion Charts
Customs
Design Studio
Education
Employment
Fashion
Financial
Glossary
Jobber
Licensing
Logistics
Manufacturer
Merchandising
Merchandise Marts
Message Boards

Modeling
News
Pattern Maker
Popular Brands
Production
Quality Testing
Recycle
Retailer
Sales Reps
Shipping
Technology

Trade Leads
Trade Shows
Warehouse
Wholesale
World

Apparel Search is the worlds largest and fastest growing business to business database dedicated solely to the Clothing, Fashion & Textile Industry.    Through the use of cutting edge technology, and a tremendous amount of “human” effort, we will continue to expand the Apparel Search directory. 

Our intention is to provide information regarding all aspects of clothing and fashion.  If you know of any clothing, fashion, or textile related issue that is not currently listed on Apparel Search please let us know.

If you are researching information that you can not access from the above guide, you can also try the directories search engine for more options.

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LondonEdge with Edgy British Brands

In its 14th year LondonEdge will once again present some of the worlds most creative and exciting ‘niches’ in fashion, footwear and accessories.

London Edge fashion event 2013This September, in addition to the almighty throng of new international brands, the LondonEdge show will play host to a fantastic range of new and edgy British brands and collections. Visitors can expect to see over 30 new, never seen before companies showing as many as 50 collections from all corners of the planet.

These new products, such as headbands, jewellery, hats, fascinators, apparel and more, are influenced by everything and anything ‘niche’, alternative & indie ranging from vintage inspiration to 90s grunge.

Vintage connoisseurs look no further… Lindy Pop’s 1950’s inspired fashion range of vibrant floral prints, Audrey Hepburn inspired floral swing dresses, bold Swing Jive and Wiggle dresses are at the heart of the vintage fashion scene. Focusing on the female form, the dresses are designed to enhance the body shape and ensure vintage lovers don’t blend into the background.

To complete the 1950’s look, Be Bop a Hair Bands wired hairbands and full head turbans are inspired by all the glamour of the 50’s. These super glam, double sided headpieces are available for adults and retro cool kids who want to encompass retro hair-dos.

Vintage enthusiasts and buyers should also stop by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury whose authentic 1940’s collection is dedicated to the work of Miss Lillian Wells and focuses on the seamstress’s exquisite patterns and design. If you enjoy swing dancing and dressing in genuine vintage swing clothing, then you will want to check out The Seamstress of Bloomsbury.

Amongst the new British brands exhibiting look out for Skull Studio who will be presenting their specially selected range of men’s and women’s t-shirts inspired by skulls, gothic, heavy metal, tribal designs and fantasy. All the unique artwork is designed by professional artists ensuring buyers are donning a high-quality and distinctive tee.

Fortune favours the bold and La Mort Clothing of London with be celebrating this concept at LondonEdge with their The Narcosis Collection. Their original brand of funerary art fuses timeless iconography with a slick, urban sensibility, and this release perfectly showcases the macabre, emotive style for which they have become renowned. The Narcosis Collection includes a range of men’s and women’s apparel, with full-chest prints and poster-style graphics. La Mort Clothing should not to be missed.

Those with a passion for dark fashion should also head to the House of Hirudinea stand where this London based company will debut it’s first collection. An eclectic fusion of vintage, avant garde and macabre influences blend together to produce a range of clothing and accessories spanning the gothic and steampunk subcultures for both men and women.

Handmade in the UK, House of Hirudinea offers a decadent twist to alternative fashion that has been thrilling customers already and LondonEdge are thrilled to have them on board for their first exhibition.

For jewellery and skulls lovers alike, Skulls and Orchids is a must! This unique handcrafted jewellery brand will be presenting their sensational new collection of contemporary gothic and retro urban jewellery, exclusively designed and produced by designer Steven Dennis.

Jewellery admirers can also enjoy the fresh new designs from Manchester based Heikitchi. Offering a vast collection of body jewellery and fashion accessories, Heikitchi’s range of belly button rings, tongue rings, nose rings, belly chains eyebrow rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, toe rings and more, focus on value, quality and design.

Amongst LondonEdge’s huge British brand offering Major London05 will be showcasing their hip-hop and 90’s inspired collection to all. Carefully crafted using different techniques ranging from hand graffiti, embellishment and applique lace, to knitted yarn-incorporating chain, the line oozes luxurious urban appeal.

The diverse use of fabric is made to style and suit various tastes with Denim, plastic coated lace, leather, jersey, sequin fabric and mesh just some of the fabrics used to create a fresh urban look whilst representing high fashion sportswear.

With so many new British brands on offer it’s hard to believe that this is just a taste of what’s to come at this September’s event.

1st-3rd September 2013, The National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX Web: www.londonedge.com

Get the date in the diary for next year: 2nd– 4th February 2014, The National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX

If you wish to be reminded of last years event, you are welcome to read the LondonEdge September 2012, article posted here on the Fashion Blogger.

You may also want to read up on The Ledge 2013 as well.

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Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio Wearing Junk Food

Alessandra Ambrosio wore Junk Food recently in Los Angeles. The supermodel rocked a Jimi Hendrix tee from the brand’s holiday collection while out and about with her adorable children, Anja and Noah ($45, available in October, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Alessandra Ambrosio

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Meagan Good in Kara Ackerman Jewelry

Meagan Good wore Kara Ackerman rings to the 2013 BET Awards at Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles last night! The actress stunned in a blue plunging gown and accessorized with Kara Ackerman’s Audrey Diamond Stacking bands ($200 each; http://www.karaackerman.com).

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Jessica Biel Wearing Mickey & Jenny in Soho

Jessica Biel was spotted wearing Mickey & Jenny while walking her dogs in Soho. The actress looked summer chic in her Mickey & Jenny Clarisse tank (approx $80; http://www.mickeyandjenny.com).

Learn more about Mickey & Jenny at their website.

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Carla Bruni Wore Black Gown in Silk Mikado

Carla Bruni, in occasion of the Bulgari High Jewellery Diva presentation in Portofino, wore a black gown in silk mikado by Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition 2013.

Carla Bruni

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Naya Rivera Wears Kara Ackerman

Naya Rivera stepped out in Kara Ackerman earrings last week at InStyle’s Elizabeth and James Fall 2013 Handbag Collection Launch Party at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood! The Glee star sizzled in a tiny LBD and Kara Ackerman’s GemGirl Pave Disc Earrings in Yellow Gold ($100; http://www.karaackerman.com).
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Alessandra Ambrosio’s Child, Anja and Noah Cozy Up in Barefoot Dreams

Alessandra Ambrosio’s adorable kids, Anja and Noah wrapped themselves up in Barefoot Dreams this past weekend. The tots enjoyed a road trip snooze while their daddy, Jamie Mazur snapped a pic of them cuddling up in their Chevron Blanket in Warm Gray/Cream on his Instagram ($80; www.barefootdreams.com). Other celebrity fans of Barefoot Dreams include Beyonce, The Kardashians, Kate Hudson, Courteney Cox, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker and Katie Holmes.

 

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Pixie Lott in Moschino 2013

Spotted in London, Pixie Lott wore a white crêpe dust coat with black trims from the Moschino Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

 Pixie Lott

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Lindsey Morgan Wears Kara Ackerman Jewelry

General Hospital star Lindsey Morgan wore Kara Ackerman to the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel earlier this week! The “Best Younger Actress” nominee wore Kara Ackerman’s Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pear shaped Ring from Alice Rose Collection  ($480; http://www.karaackerman.com).
 
You may also have interest in seeing another celebrity spotted at the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Fashionista News fashion blog.
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Izabel Goulart Wore Alberta Ferretti to amfAR

Model Izabel Goulart attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City wearing a black satin trimmed tuxedo by Alberta Ferretti.

Izabel Goulart Alberta Ferretti amfar 2013

You can also see Carly Rae Jepsen at the amfAR at our sister site the Runway Fashion blog.

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Anja Ambrosio in Signorelli Ice Cream Tee

Alessandra Ambrosio’s daughter, Anja was spotted looking super sweet in Signorelli. The little cutie shopped with her model-mom in a sequin Signorelli Ice Cream Tee (price available upon request; http://www.shopsignorelli.com).

 

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Claudia Lee in TACORI at Film Party

Claudia Lee wore TACORI jewelry to the Max Mara and W Magazine Women In Film Party on June 11th, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Hart of Dixie actress brightened up her little black dress with a TACORI 18K Silver .35ct Diamond Red Crystal Ring from their City Lights Collection (#SR16134; $1,890 www.tacori.com).

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Alessandra Ambrosio’s Daughter, Anja in Soffe

Alessandra Ambrosio’s daughter, Anja looked ready to work out, wearing a hot pink Soffe tee on her way to school in Los Angeles this morning. The adorable mini model completed her look with black capris and her mom’s purse (price available upon request, http://www.soffe.com). 

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Vanessa Marano Wearing Kara Ackerman at Global Green USA

Actress Vanessa Marano wore Kara Ackerman jewelry to the Global Green USA’s Annual Millennium Awards this weekend in Santa Monica! The Switched at Birth star accessorized her leather LBD with Kara Ackerman’s GemGirl Crescent Moon in Sterling Silver with White Stones  ($200;  http://www.karaackerman.com).

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