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OSCAR MAGIC IN HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR

Another year, another Oscars, as the red carpet proved once more that when it comes to the movies biggest night out that the award for best support should go to the array of dresses on display. While it’s hard to establish a theme at Oscar night with s... Read >

EC Fans

EC fans are generally recognised as being the latest thing in energy efficient air movement technology, but what is an EC fan and what makes it so special? EC stands for Electronically Commutated which basically means it’s a fan with a brushless DC motor.... Read >

LINING UP YOUR SKI WEAR THIS WINTER

This year’s winter sport élan is looking to boost your popularity as well as your speed down the slopes, as top designers have fully utilised the poise of fur fashion to ensure you’ll be keeping both warm and stylish this ski season. It’s no secret tha... Read >

GETTING FOXY THIS WINTER

Fox fur is known for its striking organic colours and soft feel but hardy nature, making it a popular choice in the outerwear of classic couture. In addition, its ease of use with new technologies has enticed a whole new generation of visionary designers... Read >

WINTER WARMS THE WILD THINGS

Styles are heading where the wild things are this autumn/winter with a reverence for nature like never seen before in the still rising trends of fur fashion. Animal prints, patterns and motifs have infiltrated the ranks of couture and ready-to-wear, al... Read >

DESIGNER PROFILE; ANN DEMEULEMEESTER

Ann Demeulemeester was born in 1959 in Waragem, in the Belgian province of West Flanders. After a stint at art school, Demeulemeester became supremely fascinated with the human form and went on to study at Antwerp’s Royal Academy from 1978 to 1981. She gr... Read >

THE SEARCH TO FIND THAT ‘ONE OF A KIND’

According to EMC, a new emerging trend for us conscientious shoppers is the ‘One of a Kind’. A report titled ‘The New Consumer Behaviour Paradigm’, which was conducted by Retail Forward & Price Water Cooper US, explained how a move in the direction of 're... Read >

DESIGNER PROFILE; JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER

Jean Paul Gaultier was born on 24th April 1952 in Arcueil, a Southern suburb of Paris in Val-de-Marne, France. Known for his avant-garde designs within his Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear collections; Gaultier is a legendary fashion rebel who has helped ... Read >

BOURGEOIS BOHEMIANS SAVE THE DAY

A report called ‘The New Consumer Behaviour Paradigm’ conducted by Retail Forward & Price Water Cooper US detailed how the blinkered spending habits of Generation Y (that’s all you fashionistas who grew up in the design frenzies of the 1980’s and label c... Read >

FENDI: A FAMILY FUR LOVE AFFAIR

When it comes to family businesses; they don’t come much grander than that of the Fendi Empire. The renowned fashion giant has an impressive fashion history that dates back to 1918 when Adele Casagrande opened up her own humble shop in central Rome’s Via... Read >

FUR FANATICS THIS SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Fur fashion has been making its mark back on the runways for the last few seasons but none more so than for the spring/summer 2011 collections. With the combined force of vibrant prints and bold hues adorning the latest styles and creative cuts; the who’... Read >

ROYAL WEDDING FASHIONS PAST & PRESENT

Royal wedding fever gripped the nation and also the world with one of the most anticipated and exciting events seen so far in the 21st Century. As parties flooded the streets with Union Jacks resplendent and traditional British fare on offer, the stoical... Read >

SPRING FORWARD THINKING

Spring/summer collections for the 2011 season have offered some of the most exciting designs to-date, with vibrant hues, bold prints and in-your-face fashions that have wowed their catwalk audience. Among those showcasing their talent were the winners of... Read >

WHAT’S CAUSING A BUZZ THIS SPRING?

As the sun finally breaks through the clouds in promising signs for spring, its glow isn’t the only bright light adorning the catwalks and high streets for the coming months. Spring fashions will liven up those wardrobes with a kaleidoscope of colours ... Read >

EASTER HOPS OUT ITS ANIMAL ALLEGIANCE

This spring has been long anticipated as it’s very thought brought out designers playful nature at the spring/summer collections for 2011 presented at the end of last year, with a range of fun prints and styles that will no doubt be hopping into your ward... Read >