Designer Fashion for a Quarter of the Price
November 12, 2007 | 3 Comments
Robert Cavalli is now selling his products at H&M. For those who don’t know Cavalli’s work, he is THE fashion designer - he’s like a really hot rockstar, but instead of singing, he designs clothes. “His clothes have been on the hottest bodies in Hollywood,” including Kate Hudson, whose dress is pictured below.
Halle Berry says that Rober Cavalli is “One of my personal favorite, always very sexy, always very on the end, always changes before other designers change, always a designer I will wear.” And now, his clothing is available to more than just the rich and famous.
Even though Kate paid close to $1000 for the dress, a similar design is available at H&M for only $350 - and that is the highest price product in the Cavalli line. Cavalli has 25 products for women, and 20 for men available at H&M, and that includes both lingerie and accessories. The products are only available in 200 stores, only 10 of them in the United States, but they are also available online at www.hm.com.
The collection includes some very beautiful animal print dresses, and even though I’m not necessarily a fan of them, they are very fashionable. The collection also includes corsets, and on the November 12, 2007’s show of “The View,” all of the hosts wore some of this fashion, featuring vests, jackets, pants, some pretty dresses, gorgeous shoes, necklaces and earrings. The pieces ranged from $5 to $200, and some of the ensembles sold for under $75 for everything.
The men’s collection includes men’s “basics” like a brown jacket, a brown v-neck shirt, a jacket and trousers, with a skinny cut on the pants, and even a black trench coat.
Cavalli’s jewelry is his signature gold, with a lizard-snake motif that is reflected in both the men’s and women’s designs.
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
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.
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