Archive for March, 2009
« Previous EntriesPamela Anderson, Fashioner Designer? Actress to Design Eco-Friendly Apparel
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Pamela Anderson joins the ranks of celebrities-turned-fashion designers. The Baywatch actress is teaming up with Richie Rich to design environmentally-friendly apparel, after having recently been seen modeling on the Richie Rich catwalk during New York Fashion Week.
Anderson is also well-known as a PETA supporter and animal rights activist. It should [...]
Fashion fuels death threats
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Vogue recently reported that Peter Jensen is at the centre of a fashion feud over his interpretation of Greenland’s national costume. Following the presentation of Peter Jensen’s AW09 collection the designer received a series of complaints including a death threat.
Of particular concern to the native Greenlanders is Peter Jensen’s interpretation of [...]
Buying Top Brands in the Denim Market on Today’s Budget
Denim that you can afford and that will last!
In the midst of the nation’s current financial state (that some have gone so far as to dub “The New Depression”), folks of all economic backgrounds have been forced to change their spending habits. This ultimately translates to fewer gratuitous purchases, as consumers can no longer afford [...]
InStyle wedding guest dress picks
Submitted by Brittique Blog
InStyle’s wedding special featured two Kirribilla dresses as their top wedding guest dress picks. As I said before, I’m loving the brilliant blue Helen with Amber from Bionda Castana. Image it with a colourful fascinator? Almost makes me wish I had a wedding to go to this summer!
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Shirt Pattern Alteration for Full Hips and Prominent Abdomen
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Here are 2 simple pattern alterations that can be made to add extra room for a Prominent Abdomen (tummy) and/or Hips
After slashing and spreading the pattern the necessary amount, “true” the lines of the pattern….as shown by the black lines.
These changes add ease just where it is needed, without having [...]
Vogue on Vogue
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Vogue Editor Alexandra Shulman. Source: FBC
On Thursday I went along to the Fashion Business Club meeting “Vogue on Vogue”. Online editor Dolly Jones was interviewing Vogue magazine editor Alexandra Shulman. While I’m not a magazine junky and prefer online to magazines, I was interested in what Alexandra had to say about [...]
Brittique launches on Twitter - 20% off your next order
Submitted by Brittique Blog
We’ve succumbed to the power of Twitter. Follow us to receive 20% off your next purchase. Stay a step ahead with tweets of the newest arrivals and sales previews.
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Perfectly pretty new arrivals from Kirribilla
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Kirribilla’s dress only collection is always a delightfully sweet collection of perfectly pretty dresses. As the design trio say, “you’re too pretty to wear pants”. These super sweet dresses are now available on Britique.com. I think the brilliant blue Helen dress will look incredible with the new Amber shoes from Bionda [...]
Models, actresses, and Valerie Bertinelli on People magazine
Written by Michael Vass
So here is a question. What is fat? Because the answer is very different for men and women. And that answer is the motivation of tens of millions of dollars in weight loss programs, ads, diet fads, magazines and so on.
I was wondering this recently as I was looking for models for [...]
Kate Moss to Attend Topshop Opening in New York
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Kate Moss will attend the opening of Topshop, which features her clothing line, next month in New York City’s SoHo district. Today’s Page Six reports that “Kate Moss is expected April 1 at the launch of Topshop on Broadway at Broome, which is carrying the supermodel’s new fashion line. Retailer [...]
~SALE~ on PRO-WEFT, the “All Seasons” Interfacing!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Pro-Weft Interfacing NOW ON SALE…
at ~Fashion Sewing Supply~
Pro-Weft Fusible is the interfacing for “All Seasons”
Pro-Weft Fusible Interfacing is a knit and woven interfacing combined into one fabulous product that “breathes” because of its unique weave
and its special highly flexible fusible resin.
A woven interfacing (like ProWoven Standard) has the lengthwise fiber [...]
CoLA FW: City of Los Angeles Fashion Week, March 2009
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
CoLA Fashion Week, whose inception was only announced a few weeks ago, has put on several fashion industry only events at this year’s Los Angeles Fashion Week. CoLA, which stands for “City of Los Angeles”, is not affiliated with, or sponsored by, the city of Los Angeles. As such, the [...]
Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs, Engaged to Boyfriend?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Is Marc Jacobs engaged to his boyfriend, Lorenzo Martone? Could the fashion designer, who has, in the past, been known for his tumultuous relationships — notably with Jason Preston — be settling down? Here is the latest according to Women’s Wear Daily and SF Gate’s Daily Dish:
“Fashion designer Marc Jacobs [...]
My new mama blog
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Any mothers out there check out the new blog TightKnitMamas I’ve started with a few of my mama friends in New York. While we’re now spread out over oceans and the US, we’re blogging about parenting, knitting and other random things that means a lot to us mums.
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Sometimes beauty does not mean suffering
Submitted by Brittique Blog
As a mad snowboarder the death of anyone while skiing or boarding really shakes me. But the death of Natasha Richardson is especially shocking. It’s not just because she’s a young mother but because these types of injuries can be avoided by wearing a helmet.
In 2000 when I was learning to [...]
ON SALE- The “All Seasons” Interfacing !
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Pro-Weft Interfacing NOW ON SALE…
at ~Fashion Sewing Supply~
Pro-Weft Fusible is the interfacing for “All Seasons”
Pro-Weft Fusible Interfacing is a knit and woven interfacing combined into one fabulous product that “breathes” because of its unique weave
and its special highly flexible fusible resin.
A woven interfacing (like ProWoven Standard) has the lengthwise fiber [...]
Another Brazilian Model Becoming a Prominent Face in the Fashion Industry
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Today’s Page Six has the following tidbit about an up-and-coming Brazilian fashion model:
“There’s a new Brazilian beauty on the block. Now that Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima are officially off the market, Ana Claudia Michels has taken the catwalks by storm. The blonde, who’s been on the cover of nearly [...]
Naomi Campbell to Walk Catwalk at Lakme Fashion Week for Mumbai Victims
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Naomi Campbell is more famous for her temper tantrums than her goodwill efforts. However, in recent years, the famed fashion model has used her celebrity and connections on the fashion industry to promote her charity work. In 2004 Campbell founded Fashion for Relief, which she has used as a platform [...]
New Round of Rumors that Anna Wintour will Soon Leave Vogue Magazine
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
It’s the same story, again and again. CNN reports that Anna Wintour is rumored to be leaving Vogue Magazine in 2009, according to the gossip circulating at recent Fashion Week catwalk shows. As with the last round of rumors, Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of French Vogue, has been named a likely [...]
New Round of Rumors that Anna Wintour will Soon Leave Vogue Magazine
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
It’s the same story, again and again. CNN reports that Anna Wintour is rumored to be leaving Vogue Magazine in 2009, according to the gossip circulating at recent Fashion Week catwalk shows. As with the last round of rumors, Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of French Vogue, has been named a likely [...]
French Vogue to Become More Frugal in Response to the Global Recession
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
French Vogue editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld has called for French Vogue to become frugal to reflect the current economic recession. “I think we need to become more frugal,” claims Roitfeld, though “[not] on quality [...] just on organization.”
Carine Roitfeld is considered by many to be one of the most fashionable women [...]
Valentino out of Retirement?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Famed Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani retired from the fashion industry in January 2008.
There was, however, speculation after the recent Valentino ready-to-wear show at Paris Fashion Week that the famed designer himself had a hand in the new collection. According to today’s Page Six:
“Legendary fashion designer Valentino retired two years [...]
Karl Lagerfeld Hosts Multiple Parties During Paris Fashion Week
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Karl Lagerfeld is the man for many reasons. This is further evidenced by the fact that the 70-year-old fashion designer held not one, but two, parties during the Paris Fashion Week festivities — after also having presented his new Karl Lagerfeld Fall/Winter 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection on March 10, 2009.
The first [...]
Nina Garcia Nostaglia at Elle Magazine?
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
An item on Nina Garcia and Elle Magazine from today’s Page Six:
“Elle magazine may have gotten rid of former fashion editor Nina Garcia, but it hasn’t totally let go. An industry source told Page Six, ‘Editors at Elle have been calling around to any and everyone that will listen at [...]
Fly the Co-op
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Relative new comers Cooperative Designs have created a stir since their launch four seasons ago. The launch of their SS09 collection in stores today generated press on both Vogue and Zoo.
Since Brittique started stocking Cooperative Designs in AW08, the styles have moved away from the ultra quirky handknits to a more [...]
