Vanity4Sanity’s New Bespoke Menswear Range
August 30, 2007 | 1 Comment
Funky clothing designer Francesca Rosenberg, with online Vanity4Sanity label (www.vanity4sanity.co.uk) is now offering its first ever range of unique menswear. Set to coincide with the autumn / winter season, the new men’s collection will ensure that its customers stand out from the crowd with its stylish, individual, yet affordable choice of clothes.
The pressure for men to look good is increasing, but there are few choices on offer for the image conscious who want something different. For those who are tired of high street shopping and seeing the same brands but who want to avoid the cost of designer prices, then Vanity4Sanity ticks all the right boxes. Building on the success of its women’s clothing line, Vanity4Sanity now allows men to choose from an eclectic mix of handmade clothing available online alongside other popular, hard to find labels.
The new range has been infused with the raw talent of upcoming American designer Andrew Christian, great staple pieces from Alternative Apparel and favourite American label, Abercrombie & Fitch. Together the exciting new designers and successful American brands have added a rare and inspiring spark to their clothes, offering fresh and trendy designs ranging from beanies to jeans, tee’s to underwear. Slick shoes and funky trainers complete the look.
Understanding the need for individuality, customer satisfaction is key to the success of Vanity4Sanity, with comments from shoppers such as “Thanks for giving us the chance to break free from being a high street clone and letting us express our individuality” and, “every item you have made me over the last five years has made me feel a million dollars… your designs are great”.
At just 27 years old, Francesca is already making a name for herself in the fashion world. From pop stars to models, Francesca has designed outfits for well know faces such as Jamelia.
“I have had some very unusual requests and made clothes for all sorts of different people in the three and a half years that Vanity4Sanity has been running. I love designing pieces that are very different and unique. Everyone wants to turn heads, receive compliments, be comfortable knowing that they look completely fabulous and of course unique.”
With alluring and quirky designs the new menswear range will appeal to those seeking individuality and the reassuring online Vanity4Sanity service, including the ordering and payment process, ensures that it is quick and easy to use. No longer ‘just another face in the crowd’ the Vanity4Sanity customer is the confirmed, stylish trendsetter of the season.
Wear Blue Without Feeling Blue
August 30, 2007 | 2 Comments
With Christmas a distant prospect, September is the start of all things new in the retail fashion calendar. The sales have ended and stores look clean and fresh, showcasing their complete new season collections. Moss suggests a little retail therapy could be the very cure to beat the BLUES.
With the colour blue associated with: knowledge, relaxation and health and the physical effects of being around or wearing blue, noted as being calming, lowering blood pressure, decreases respiration, enhances communication and decision-making, these are all handy skills to have in a busy working environment.
For this Autumn/Winter 07 the Moss collections embrace the naturally dark and somber colours of the winter season, injecting them with new life by using accents of richer or vibrantly burnt colours from the autumn pallet and textured luxurious fabrics and yarns. Highlighted themes for the season are “Platinum,” “Everyday Luxury,” and “Black and white, ” with the first being “Back to work Blues.”
Is blue your favourite colour? Do you shy away from the shades of night or do you love to get yourself into them?
Excess Is Ok for Mika - Eio!
August 29, 2007 | 7 Comments
Excess Is Ok for Mika! The talented and flamboyant singer was seen wearing an eccentrically designed hoodie whilst partying with Kanye West and The Killers at celeb-packed Mahiki. The “Gritty Hoodie” is part of Eio’s latest “Till Death Do Us Party” collection.
Directional cult street wear label Eio (Excess Is Ok) took inspiration from New York Dance Floor meets East End Back Door to create the latest collection. Its edgy range boasts bold, sleazy men’s and women’s tees, jumpers and hoodies, offering more unusual illustrations crossed with vintage garment recreations that sit as well on the dance floor as in the street.
Already a hit amongst the cross-music genre style leaders - including Pete Doherty, Lady Sovereign, Sugababes, CSS, New Yong Pony Club, Klaxons, EiO is renowned for it’s cutting edge, off the wall designs.
In between collections, the Eio boys found time to design exclusive one-offs for their favourite bands, which also includes Klaxons and the Teenagers. Eio has also recently designed a tongue-in-cheek capsule collection of bold and brash hoodies and jumpers for Lady Sovereign’s Gwen Stafani support tour!
To get your mitts on Mika’s favourite hoodie (priced £50.00), simply visit www.eioclothing.com
100% Organic Cotton Clothing For Kids
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Trendy and stylish have never been associated with organic clothing – until now. Teaze of California, a leading clothing manufacturer, is bringing color back to the natural world with their new brand of girls and juniors clothing – Grow Free. Made from 100% organic cotton and colored with low-impact dyes using recycled water and heat, Grow Free will offer a ‘green’ alternative in casual wear.
The innovative new brand is 100% grown and sewn in the U.S.A. Teaze will introduce Grow Free at the WWDMAGIC Marketplace taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 29-30 in booth # JR 11922.
“Teaze of California has a very strong reputation in the industry for high quality, trendy clothing priced right. It has been our goal to take that expertise and introduce a brand of clothing for girls and juniors made from 100% organic cotton,” said Kristen Lantz, president of Teaze of California. “We want girls that have the environment in mind to have cute yet affordable options when it comes to fashion, and Grow Free does just that.”
Teaze has been providing fashionable, reasonably priced, high quality clothing since 1983 to major chain, department and specialty stores in the United States. Teaze has marketed both through branded labels as well as developing private-label product utilizing a large network of sewing contractors in the United States, Mexico and the Far East. For more information on Grow Free and Teaze of California you can visit www.growfreeusa.com.
Introducing The Levi’s Mobile Phone
August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In tune with its young consumers, the Levi’s brand is adding a fashionable, steel mobile phone to its range of lifestyle accessories.
The Levi’s phone embraces mobile technology and enables young people to connect, enjoy music, exchange images and videos whilst on the go.
The functional essence of the Levi’s brand’s design philosophy is perfectly captured by the phone’s compact design and sturdy riveted steel casing. A unique detachable chain provides a clever design solution that allows users to fasten their phone to their jeans or bags.
Technology is at the heart of today’s youth culture and mobile phones are the ultimate accessory. Adding a mobile phone to our collection is a natural progression for Levi’s, a brand that is driven to meet the desires of young people”, says You Nguyen, Senior Vice President of Levi’s Product.
The Levi’s phone is offered in metallic silver, black and brown copper. Stylish feminine “shiny silver” and “shiny sand” editions, featuring a ‘mirror’ screen have also been created for the fashion forward.
“As pioneers of the connection between fashion and technology, we wanted to create an accessory that combines design aesthetics with consumer needs. We are confident that this phone lives up to the promise of the Levi’s brand”, adds You Nguyen.
Features include:
• Tri-band capability
• 1.8 inch LCD screen
• MP3 player
• Bluetooth Stereo Technology
• 2 mega pixel camera with built-in zoom, video recording,
• Slot for micro SD memory card
• Levi’s custom designed graphic interface
The Levi’s phone is under license by Paris-based ModeLabs Group. It will be available in selected stores throughout Europe as of September 2007. http://eu.levi.com/mobile
Amanda Bynes New Fashion Label ‘Dear’
August 28, 2007 | 2 Comments
Today we see funny girl Amanda Bynes bring her own fashion label to market. The new fashion brand will be known as Dear. This follows hot on the heels of fellow fashion princess Sarah Jessica Parker, who launched her line, Bitten, earlier this year.
It does seem that celebrities bringing out new fashion lines is all the rage. It was only a few days ago we broke the news to you that Venus Williams is bringing out a new fashion label due to be called EleVen. This does have us questioning the motive behind celebrities bringing out their own labels.
From what Amanda has said, she has always wanted to be a fashion designer from a very young age. She loves drawing and painting, generally she is a creative little lass. She said,
“I’ve always loved hoodies, jeans and T-shirts. That’s definitely where I jumped in and started designing at home. I wanted shirts with cute stars and hearts on them. I wanted feminine, young stuff, even though I’m 21. I still love those girlie clothes.”
It kind of made sense when it was just fragrances, but why do we now need re-branded clothing ranges? Is Amanda really a Woman who has always dreamed of being a fashion designer, or is it PR spin at the launch of another cash cow? The real question is, does this actually offer something new and exciting to the consumer? That we shall leave for you to decide.
Tips on Buying Designer Watches for Men
August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The increasing variety, style and sophistication of men’s designer watches have often left many women confused over the decision of buying a watch that would best suit their male counterparts. Keeping with some simple advice of following intuition, here is a guide to buying watches for men.
What kind of personality does he have? Is he bold, reserved, shy etc? What kind of colours and styles does he prefer? Flashy and extravagant or subdued yet classic…. Does he go for the practical and smart or sleek and glossy? Is he the corporate kind or the more hip and casual variety? Is the watch going to serve a purpose that is more than just reading time? Is he gadget-oriented? Is he an avid sportsperson? Does he like water sports or is he into other more vigorous activities?
While deciding on the above mentioned elements, keep in mind the inherent differences that exist between a man and a woman. Most men like it straightforward; desire things that meet their basic needs. However, in saying that women are far better judges in accessorizing and therefore deciding which the perfect watch for a man is, may be to her advantage. This is also because a woman, more than a male has a heightened sense of fashion, she is well-versed with jewellery trends and knows what accessories go with what wardrobe. You could very well have a man wearing his sports watch for an important corporate meeting. But the woman will know better what should be worn in a boardroom vis-à-vis scuba diving.
For most women, a watch is the perfect gift when shopping for your male friend. However, there are some concerns that one should be careful about while buying a watch. These are in terms of size, colour, style, price etc.
If your man is big in stature, he will usually prefer a big sized watch as well. There are many different types of watches in the market today and buying the right one will depend on his personality as well.
In general most men go for muted colours. Bold, flashy colours are typically not preferred by the average male. Deep blues and browns are male colours.
There are all kinds of price ranges in the market today. The kind of designer items he has in his wardrobe will tend be a good indicator of how much you should spend on his watch; whether it will be a designer watch or a casual one.
Lastly, depending on what kind of fashion statement he usually likes to make will help you to decide on how stylish the watch should be. Some classic Swiss or European brands like Cartier, Patek Philippe or Rolex are bound to impress a man accustomed to luxury and designer wear. For a man more causal or sporty look, perhaps a Seiko, Tag Heuer, or Dunhill are better suited.
In addition to analyzing your man and his personality, here are some strategies you might use for buying him the gift of a classic watch
Shop the way you always shop, online or at the mall, and simply picture him as you are looking through the watches. What will look good on him?
If you are not fully conversant with his tastes, likes and dislikes, search thoroughly and pick one from your first three choices. Follow your instinct and buy him a watch that you feel will suit him the best.
Get into his mind and try to think like him. What is he looking for - a sports related watch, casual or designer watch and then decide what the most practical option would be.
William Brister - www.designerwatches.tv
Betty & Bird Get Strappy For Christmas
August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Be inspired this Christmas by Betty & Bird’s exciting selection of decorative bra straps.
Whatever your taste or budget, spoil your family and friends with these perfect gifts and imaginative stocking fillers this festive season.
Indulge her with the latest addition to the Betty & Bird collection, the delightful black beads.
A special edition colour of this already popular style featuring shiny black beads, white pearls and delicate diamante drops set onto a multiple silver strand strap. Perfect for the cocktail hour!
Or surprise her with the stylish double diamante chic. Adored by women of all ages this remains Betty & Bird’s best selling strap since its launch in September 2006 and a sure fire hit for Christmas with its combination of classic and contemporary looks.
For that something extra special, treat her to a stunning pair of swarovski crystal straps. These sumptuous bra straps are an instant head turner and are guaranteed to wow the woman in your life.
All Betty & Bird straps come packaged in a beautifully branded organza gift bag - designed with individual pockets to keep the straps tangle free.
With prices starting at £15 for the jewelled styles, Betty & Bird has everything to make a woman’s perfect Christmas.
The Latest Hottest Designer Handbags
August 27, 2007 | 2 Comments
The popularity, accessibility and the increasing incomes of the people have led to a new surge of trendsetters widening greatly the horizons of the fashion world. They have given rise to ostentatious and designer clothing, designer accessories and designer handbags that serve to perfectly complement the fashion conscious generation. Gucci, Christian Dior, D&G, Louis Vuitton, Chanel are only some of the preferred designers world over that create exquisitely crafted purses and handbags.
For the greatest pleasure of their clients, those original brands are always coming up with new purses and handbags, with newer models always more desirable than the previous ones. No matter how much you desired the previous designer handbag you bought, their next designer handbag promises to be even more desirable!
Designer handbags by Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton are specially designed for people, both men and women who want to accessorize their wardrobe with something more than just everyday, normal traditional handbags. Whether it is a formal or an informal event, casual or business, trendy designer handbags remain distinctively a class apart. The exclusivity and value, brands like D&G, Chanel and Gucci offer, are outstanding; not only are they made of materials of the highest quality, they also represent the sophistication and richness of high-end designer wear.
Popular designer handbag brand names include Gucci, Coach, DKNY, Chanel, Chritian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Kenneth Cole, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Prada, and Armani.
The latest and stylish selections of some of the designer handbags from Gucci, Chanel, D&G are exclusive and include jewelled purses, rhinestone studs, western looks, patchwork and leather. Exhibiting an enticing and unique amalgamation of the tradition and contemporary, each product offered by these designers is created to add a new dimension to your personality! Evening bags, fine leather purses, stylish recycled handbags, slings and totes and even traditional weaves are all a part of the designer handbag collection offered by Gucci, Chanel and the likes.
Of course, when thinking about authentic designer handbags, the first idea that comes to mind is certainly the price tag they all come along with!
In a world that is highly fashion conscious and where people are swooning over glitterati, looking to emulate whatever the rich and the famous do, the problem of imitations is one to beware of. Several South East and Far East Asian countries have a large and thriving business of manufacturing replica designer wear, especially designer handbags. They use the same star quality in their replica designer handbags and sell them at the most economical prices. They ensure that all the replica designer handbags have the correct identical markings as the original purses. Like any Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Chanel designer handbags, they have the same heat embossed stamps, designer emblems, engraved hardware and beautiful interior linings.
With such opportunities available in the market today, the priceless designer handbag from Chanel or Gucci that you could only once dream of is now not only affordable and available to you but also the envy of your neighbour.
If you are a demanding and fastidious fashion conscious customer only looking for the real designer handbag, please visit authorized dealers or exclusive designer showrooms. For the rest there are several online sites offering original replica designer handbags!
William Brister - www.designerhandbag.tv
ROYDS RAPHAEL: ARTWORKER
August 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
£20K + clothing allowance + discount + pension + 23 days holiday.:
ROYDS RAPHAEL
ARTWORKER - Retail fashion brand £20K
This leading UK fashion brand is looking for a Mac Artworker with a background in print artworking and layout production.
SW London