USA : Spokane wins scholarship to study Fashion Design at Art Institutes
Only in high school and already determined to have a career in fashion design, 18-year-old Tanya Lund is one step closer to making her dream a reality.The Spokane, Washington teenager won a full-tuition scholarship to study Fashion Design at The Art Institute of Seattle in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition held recently in New York City.
Open to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada, The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition awarded two grand-prize winners full-tuition scholarships to study Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising or Fashion Retail Management at one of 26 Art Institute locations with Fashion programs across North America.
In addition to her full scholarship, Lund will attend Fashion Week in New York City in February 2008 and meet staff at Seventeen magazine.
Lund's winning design is a medieval-inspired evening gown, titled "Elegantly Goth," a knee-length gray, wine and white dress with a long train, fitted bodice and brooch.
Second prize in the Fashion Design category went to Victoria Hughes of Roswell, Georgia. Victoria received a $5,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of New York City for her orange and yellow evening gown inspired by Janis Joplin and other bohemian styles.
In third place, Hayden, Idaho teen Caitlin Nolan won a $4,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of Portland for her "menswear inspired" tuxedo dress.
In the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Fashion Retail Management category, Renee Topete from San Diego, California won first prize for her "Making a Difference" belt concept, to create belts out of recycled products.
The Art Institutes
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Singapore : Making debut outside Europe: ‘Marc O'Polo’
Singapore Changi Airport’s new Terminal 3 opened on January 9, right on schedule. The same day saw the opening of new outlets operated by Nuance-Watson (Singapore) across the terminal: six “Perfume & Cosmetics” stores, the first ever “FIFA Official Store”, the first “Marc O’Polo” fashion store to open outside Europe and a “Tosto” Italian coffee shop, the first introduction of the concept outside Italy.Just months after having been awarded one of the most coveted concessions for a key international hub, Nuance-Watson (Singapore) proudly presents six new “Perfumes & Cosmetics” shops covering a total of 1,459 square metres, to complement its existing offer at Singapore Changi Airport: a landside check-in store already introduced to the public on November 12, when the terminal had its “Open House”; a central Mega store and two satellite-wing shops in the terminal’s departures area; and two arrival stores.
The breathtaking new design of the stores appeals to the senses: Sight - the clean, fresh, white store décor with subtle splashes of the signature pink and intermittent, colourful displays of visuals and promotions create excitement and curiosity; Scent - travellers are spoilt for choice by the large array of international as well as niche fragrance brands; Touch - travellers can enjoy pampering mini beauty treatments, quick makeovers or even play with the “Michael Edwards’ Fragrance Finder” an easy-to-navigate interactive software programme allowing users to gain insight into the components of their favourite scent or to help them with gift. Nuance-Watson is the first company to introduce the programme in Singapore.
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The Nuance Group
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Brazil : Designer Eliza Conde visits the 70’s
End of the 70’s and beginning of the 80’s: this is where the inspiration of the stylist Eliza Conde comes from for 2008 winter, which brings romanticism with touches of elegance and glamour.As still being in Woodstock, women wear long and wide dresses and pants with large bottoms. Miniskirt also divides space with overalls, cloaks, smocks and coats.
The collection is punctuated by tailor pieces and patchwork details. Among the materials used, Eliza Conde chose the cotton, wool, tweed, silk and velvet.
Maxi size knitting was used in cardigans and vests. Prints prioritized small flowers, stripes and plaid. The palette of colors had blue, yellow, ocher, coffee, burgundy, violet, red and skin color, among others.
| Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association |
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Germany : Spirit of Fashion rocks in Berlin
Now the time has finally come: in January 11 - 13, 2008, the 10th Spirit of Fashion will be launched. Preparations are being made at full throttle, and we are looking forward to new extravagant fashion, interesting young designers and the unique flair we have grown accustomed to at the Spirit of Fashion.Brands from the domains of American street culture, British pop attitudes, Punk and Rock ‘n Roll, Goth and Dark fashion, skate and surf wear, music merchandise and Hip-Hop, shoes, jewellery, and accessories are presented on approx. 4000 m² in the main hall of the Arena Berlin.
A lounge-atmosphere and relaxation facilities provide the animated setting for business.
A diversified programme with a true-to-style catwalk, dance performances, DJs, live-acts and a few surprises will ensure an unforgettable weekend in the fashion capital Berlin.
All in all, the Spirit of Fashion is the ideal marketing and communication platform for international buyers and, above all, the optimum setting for underground fashion.
Convince yourselves, come and see us on the Spirit of Fashion 2008!
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SPIRIT OF FASHION BERLIN
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Brazil : Cavendish mixtures romanticism & sensuality
January 11, 2008
Cavendish’s fall-winter was presented on the Fashion Rio under the theme "Secret Garden", where the romanticism air mixes to sensuality touches.
Carla Cavendish highlights light pieces on the collection, where knee-height or long dresses have mini flowers printed. Moreover, flowers are also applied as details in some of the pieces. Plaid was also adopted on the brand’s print.
The sleeves are puffed and the frills embellish the look of the romantic woman, who also wears sensual transparency and strapless dresses and blouses. Pants and the overall have wide legs that match the maxi sized knitting. At teciteca (a space to catalogue and store fabrics), Cavendish brought wool and cotton, among others. Winter colors are grey, pink, green and black.
Source @ Fibre2fashion.com
Cavendish’s fall-winter was presented on the Fashion Rio under the theme "Secret Garden", where the romanticism air mixes to sensuality touches.Carla Cavendish highlights light pieces on the collection, where knee-height or long dresses have mini flowers printed. Moreover, flowers are also applied as details in some of the pieces. Plaid was also adopted on the brand’s print.
The sleeves are puffed and the frills embellish the look of the romantic woman, who also wears sensual transparency and strapless dresses and blouses. Pants and the overall have wide legs that match the maxi sized knitting. At teciteca (a space to catalogue and store fabrics), Cavendish brought wool and cotton, among others. Winter colors are grey, pink, green and black.
| Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association |
Source @ Fibre2fashion.com
Global : Smaller sunshades to rule this season
January 11, 2008
The big-sized sun-glasses are rapidly being replaced by the smaller-style frames which are ‘in’ for the season.
There’s a huge rage among fashionistas about these slimmer and elegant looking sun shades which can be brilliantly complemented by a variety of hats.
These smaller frames are being quickly picked off the shelves while the bigger glasses will have to wait till the next trend creeps in.
Even Paris Hilton has dumped the huge glasses to opt for the catchy trend of this summer season.
However, the smaller sun-glasses may not provide as good a protection as the larger ones but since they are ‘in’, there’s no stopping the trend followers.
Source @ Fibre2fashion.com
The big-sized sun-glasses are rapidly being replaced by the smaller-style frames which are ‘in’ for the season.There’s a huge rage among fashionistas about these slimmer and elegant looking sun shades which can be brilliantly complemented by a variety of hats.
These smaller frames are being quickly picked off the shelves while the bigger glasses will have to wait till the next trend creeps in.
Even Paris Hilton has dumped the huge glasses to opt for the catchy trend of this summer season.
However, the smaller sun-glasses may not provide as good a protection as the larger ones but since they are ‘in’, there’s no stopping the trend followers.
Source @ Fibre2fashion.com
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