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Jun29
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I know many of you have dreams of making it big in the fashion industry and are probably wondering how much you can make the first year your line launches. Kathleen Fasanella of Fashion Incubator gives an example of Dorian Lightbown who had been designing for Sigrid Olsen for 16 years before launching Nic & Zoe. In regards to Nic & Zoe being picked up by 600 stores, Kathleen says this:
"You're only able to do that if you have a lot of credibility. In other words, her samples didn't just look good, she had 16 years of credibility; her sell through is estimable as she's a known quantity to her stores. Likewise, she had the back of the house covered in that she partnered with Telluride Clothing Co to produce the line."
Read more of Kathleen's post here...
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Jun29
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Ruth La Ferla of The New York Times wrote an article titled "The Duds of 'The Devil Wears Prada'". My takeaway from the article is that the people who have seen the movie so far say that it simply isn't realistic...
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If you can't find what you want, make it or build it yourself. That's the mindset of many successful entrepreneurs and Alia Ahmed-Yahia is no exception. With her experience as a fashion and accessories editor at Vanity Fair and Vitals,...
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Jun28
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I'm sure that we can all agree that in the fashion retail business, there must be a strong partnership between all levels of the distribution chain in order for a business to succeed. Fashion houses and retailers depend on the...
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I don't quite understand the thinking of fashion editors when they decide to put a naked celebrity on the front of their magazine. Take, for instance, this recent issue of Bazaar with Britney Spears on the front. Ayyyy! I echo Gawker's...
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It's been a couple weeks since I've participated in the Carnivale. My life has run amock as I get ready to move and take a trip. However, when I saw the topic this week, I felt I had to answer...
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Jun26
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I'm making an effort to be the social butterfly I once was. So I will be visiting new fashion blogs each day to share some love and links. Today I visited Spirit Fingers where you will find some funny fashion commentary. ...
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It was a very warm and humid day here in San Diego and for some reason I'm reminded of the post I did awhile back about how global warming is affecting the fashion industry and how we dress. As the seasons...
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Jun25
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The Washington Post published an article about Men's Fashion Week which started today and is taking place in Milan. Fashion attendees are torn between watching the World Cup and watching the runway shows as Dolce & Gabbana passed out soccer...
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As I see the 80's come back full force into retail stores, I start to wonder whatever happened to being "fashion forward"? Yes, I know that fashion comes back in cycles, but says who? Just because that's been the case...
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I was thrilled when I purchased a pair of ballet flats at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale. Of course, I went for the boring black - but boring black was much needed! I wore them everyday for a week and felt...
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Jun24
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The fashion retail industry changes at the blink of the eye and I often find myself overwhelmed with all of it. Of course, I should be staying on top of the fashion news - that is what this blog is...
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Jun23
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I've been so good about not indulging in things that I don't need, but a girl can look, can't she? So I snuck over to Pursed Lips to check out the latest and greatest. My eyes feasted on this Coach...
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It's not even fall yet and already I'm tired of seeing the new Balenciaga line - you know the one - short skirts, tall black hats, and super high platforms. Style.com sent this video today of Kate Hudson's Vogue photo...
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Want to sell more clothing and accessories? Well, here's what you do: suck up to celebrities, have them come to your store, and then make sure the paparazzi is waiting outside when the celeb leaves your store. Of course, your...
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Jun22
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I often go to the local flea market here in San Diego and lately I've noticed quite a few vendors selling counterfeit goods. For instance, there was someone last weekend selling fake Coach bags and Seven jeans. The bags were...
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I went downtown to drop a jewelry piece to a client and was walking on Fifth Avenue when I noticed that Adidas had opened up a new store. I couldn't resist. HAD TO check it out. I was enthralled with...
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Sports fans follow no fashion rules when it comes to dressing up for games. I always get a kick from seeing people dressed up in their various costumes, especially at football games. A jolt of team spirit, a Red Bull,...
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Last month I mentioned that companies like Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Bloomingdale's were downsizing their petite departments. Well, there was an uproar from Saks' petite customers, so the retailer is bringing back the department. This coming November, petite sizes will...
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A story at The Washington Post brings up the subject of volatile teen fashion. If you're a retailer who changes you're inventory too quickly or too late, you could lose out in sales. The article emphasizes the new look of...
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Jun21
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The fashion realm is such a subjective industry. What may be "in" in Hollywood may not necessarily be "in" in Korea. Your sense of style is different from 80-95% of the planet. However, we continue to make judgments about what...
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It's the second edition of "San Diego Style" and I'm excited to take you into Hillcrest, a community of downtown San Diego that houses many cute little fashion boutiques. You'll find a blend of unique and eclectic vintage shops and...
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Coutorture's very own Julie Frederickson was interviewed for an article at MSNBC.com called Killer fashion: Looking good never hurt so bad, where the subject is torturous fashion - not a new subject - but fascinating nonetheless. I mean, it's been...
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I just discovered a fashion blog called Omiru via Zoe, who I interviewed not too long ago. Zoe has another great interview at Omiru which you can read here... Omiru, pronounced "om-MEE-roo", has three beliefs that I like. This is taken from...
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Harrods Girl of I Am Fashion asks if we're "recreational shoppers", meaning do we shop for fun... She sites an interesting statistic that states that the highest percentage of recreational shoppers are in Asia-Pacific. That's pretty interesting as I would...
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Jun20
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Being somewhat of a conservative dresser, I've taken a keen interest in Middle Eastern style clothing and dress. My philosophy is that you don't have to "show skin to be 'in'". So, I find it interesting that The Middle East...
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Jun19
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Is it just me or are cell phone companies more focused on selling the features of their cell phone rather than the actual service and benefits. In online advertising and tv commercials, companies are stressing their new "sleek and slim"...
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Is this what you think when you hear about Payless - that they're just a store that carries cheap shoes? This is what I think. I usually buy cheap-o sandals there during the summer. Some of Payless's sandals that are...
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I was reading this article about Jay Z's ban on Cristal (found via Splendora). However, the main story wasn't as interesting as this stat mentioned in the story.... A survey by Agenda Inc. was done last year which ranked the...
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I read this headline in a news article at fibre2fashion.com: "Polo shirts gain popularity in China". The article was very short and stated that since the beginning of the FIFA World Cup there has been an increase in the sale...
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Manolo, the lover of all fabulous shoes, has alerted us to a pair of crocheted sandals by a very creative and crafty person. Interesting...sandals made from grocery plastic bags. Although I wouldn't wear them myself - they're simply neither my...
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Jun16
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It's been awhile since I've watched What Not To Wear, so I took a break from my hectic life to engage in mindless TV watching. But what started out as "just watching another fashion show" turned into some deep thinking...
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Awhile back I advised not to use your credit card to shop. With interest rates the way they are, why would you want to end up paying $100 for a $10 blouse? It just doesn't make sense to me. However,...
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Jun15
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Danielle Meder of Final Fashion brings up a great topic that I'm sure some fashion design students and aspiring designers have contemplated: "the fashion education/apparel industry disconnect". In Danielle's words: "I resent how a lack of communication and connection at...
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Speaking of celebrities and their acts of charity....Earlier I wrote about Usher and his volunteer work and now I just came across an article about Sharon Stone defending the fashion industry. In a statement regarding a Fendi charity auction that...
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Here's some news scoops that I've seen and read around the web: "Fashion World Get World Cup Fever" - in honor of World Cup Fever, Gianfranco Ferré has designed 32 special- edition tees that highlight each country's unique emblems China...
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As Fur Fashion Week continues in New York, it has caused much thought about the issues surrounding fur and morality. As I write up this post I'm having flashbacks of a news story I saw on TV about a group...
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Some of you know that I have this very guilty pleasure of reading some celebrity "gossip". But honestly, I really only like to read about the stories that contain lessons to be learned. I saw this headline today "Usher Volunteers...
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Jun14
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Bikini season is in full force and as I go shopping, read other fashion blogs, and browse magazines I'm bombarded with all these different styles of bikinis or swimsuits! How am I to choose? They all scream at me, "Buy...
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In relation to a previous post on the future of fashion blogging, I came across Kate's post where she offers her opinion on the top three challenges personal publishing creates for traditional media. In her words: 1) Traditional media pushes...
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Yesterday I visited the Mingei Museum located in Balboa Park, home to all things art here in San Diego. I often used to visit when I lived downtown, but now that I've become a suburbanite I don't get down there...
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Pat on the back to Lucky Magazine for putting a model on the front cover for the second month in a row! This time it's Milla Jovovich. And since Milla was a model before she turned actress, I won't complain too...
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Jun12
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I just came across this little news tidbit from United Press International: "U.S. clothing giant Polo Ralph Lauren plans to stop using animal pelts in all the company's products, the New York-based fashion house said. The Independent reported that the...
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Yes, I was shocked when I read these articles about Fendi suing Walmart Stores, Inc. over fake Fendi bags that were being sold at Sam's Club. (Hat tip to Designer Ella for bringing this to my attention!) "The lawsuit by...
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I wish I could look into a crystal ball and see what fashion accessories everybody will be wearing or buying in the future. If that were the case, I would be a billionaire by now ;) But that's the beauty...
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I've had an ongoing love affair with purses for quite some time now. I don't know when exactly it started, but when I worked in the Nordstrom handbag department during one holiday season, I knew that it would be forever. ...
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For those of you who don't know... I received this in my inbox today from Julie Fredrickson (via Dan): I am proud to announce the launch of Coutorture.com! Coutorture Media LLC is is an online fashion community of 90 of...
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Jun11
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The Sewing Divas is hosting the next "Carnivale of Couture" and the topic has been posted: Each of us has memories, sometimes tender, sometimes not, of particular garments or accessories that evoke strong feelings and attachments. So this weeks Carnivale...
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Well, it's the first installment of "San Diego Style" - a glimpse into the fashion of the Southwest corner of the U.S. As I've said here before, flip flops rule here in San Diego. However, that was a generalization, of...
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It's been a few months since I've started blogging here and I've "met" some very intelligent, creative, and thought-provoking bloggers who share this same passion of fashion with me. As the blogosphere grows, it's going to get harder and harder...
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Well, it may be ok for individuals to follow the crowd when it comes to fashion, but in business "following the crowd" will get you nowhere. "Set Yourself Apart" seems to be one of the predominant messages I'm getting today...
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Pop Culture and the media have done a great job of brainwashing us into buying into their ideas of what's "in", "cool", "hip", and "trendy". Frankly, I'm sick of reading all these articles telling me that "Oh, this is the...
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Jun10
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Hermes is on a mission to achieve 10% growth in 2006. Patrick Thomas, CEO, said this: "In the coming years, the increase in our production capacity coupled with strong creativity and a reasonable rhythm of new store openings should allow...
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In the fashion world, is it all about "who you know" or is it luck...or hard work? Many times I've heard that it is all about who you know. But for me, I believe that it's a combination of all...
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Jun 8
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Julie of Almost Girl points us out to a post asking if the Glam Network is a scam... Whoah, did that get my attention! I was very close to signing up with Glam just yesterday, but am having second thoughts...
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The very fashionable mom over at The Space Between My Peers features "The O". She offers some tips on "reality dressing" and how to dress according to the shape of your body: Identifying your body lines: Look for soft, smooth...
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Pay attention, dear aspiring fashion bloggers, in continuation of my interview with Designer Ella we will learn what it takes to be successful in the world of fashion writing. Again, for those of you who missed out on the first...
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Ah, the life of a fashion blogger. When one has a passion and is committed to something, she will traverse through "wet, windy, and cold" weather to capture the next story. Coolchiq takes on a journey to visit Marvin Joseph,...
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Today we continue our exclusive interview with Zoe Hong, soon-to-be famous designer and overall funny gal. If you missed the first part, you can read it here... Where do you find inspiration? Oh, I really hate this question. I don't...
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Jun 7
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Well, I'm pleased to post my second treat for the day...an exclusive interview with Designer Ella of Lipped Media, a network of fashion blogs ranging in topics from handbags, high fashion, and celebrity fashion - just to name a few. ...
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I don't know when I first discovered Zoe Hong's blog, Verbal Croquis, but I immediately took a liking to it because of her humorous and witty posts, not to mention that she is a very talented fashion designer. After learning...
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I found out via Manolo the Shoeblogger that The Belleville News did a feature today on fashion blogs and how they have made an impact in the fashion world. Some of my favorites made the "sampling of popular style sites"...
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It's going to be an exciting rest-of-the-week here at the RunwayScoop! First, I will have to postpone the "San Diego Stylin" series for a couple weeks due to an overload of work that I need to do here at home. ...
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I've never read the book, but I did notice it a couple years ago in the baby stages of its fame. The Devil Wears Prada is being hyped as the "most stylish" film of the year (comes out June 30),...
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Jun 6
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I came across YBF's post tonight and realized that in my previous post about the CFDA awards, I failed to mention Alicia Keys (Ms. "AK"), who I think was wearing the most fabulous dress of the evening. She presented the...
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There's much to say about a clothing company who has been around since 1902. Seth Godin points out Hansen's Clothing, a company geared towards men, with a very small women's section - one item from what I saw on the website! So, since...
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As some of you know, I'm a jewelry-holic and designer - and much to my surprise, I found out today that Elizabeth Taylor has quite an affinity for jewelry as well. Hmmm...perhaps I can entice Ms. Taylor herself to buy...
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The industry event of the year took place in New York last night...the CFDA Awards. Awards were given out for womenswear, menswear, accessories, journalism, creative vision, and lifetime achievement. Here are the winners: Womenswear: Francisco CostaMenswear: Thom BrowneAccessory Designer of...
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I love looking at the stars at night....but never even thought about how the layout of the stars could affect the current fashion trends. I came across this little blurb from Philip Brown of AstroBlog who says this: "In the...
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Jun 5
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Cathy Horyn of the New York Times gives us a glimpse of what a Macy's exec meeting looks like in an article titled "Macy's Buyers Are So Excited About Crinkle Cotton": "The décor of the room certainly confirmed this no-nonsense...
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Kathleen Fasanella, the production person over at Fashion Incubator, visited my blog here and invited me to read their blog - which I did... I am impressed with the valuable content and information that the three bloggers provide! (I know...
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When I do come across someone who is wearing shoes - especially cute shoes - I am thrilled to the bone. I bet if I were in New York, I would spend more time looking at people's feet than anything!
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The results are in...Semi-Finalists for Fashion Fringe have been announced. Out of 270 entries, 10 have been chosen: Gavin Douglas - London's Avant-Garde Designer of the Year in 2004 Stephen Harper - BA in fashion design as well as a...
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I recently discovered Stephanie Quilao's blog, Back in Skinny Jeans. Stephanie takes a very humorous and honest approach to life - with anecdotes about fashion, health, and weight issues. Plus, the occasional rant and other thought provoking ideas.. In Stephanie's post...
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Jun 4
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This week's Carnivale is being hosted by Rebecca of The Space Between My Peers and the topic is: Suppose you stepped off a plane in your neighborhood, city, or country. Could you tell you were home by how people were dressed? Is...
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Jun 2
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Sure, it was bound to happen. Anytime there's a new technological gadget or toy, there are those who want to dress it up like it's Barbie or somethin'. Case in point - the iPod. Now, I like it just the...
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I walked out of the house this afternoon and was greeted by the beautiful, breezy, yet warm weather that San Diego is known for. Yes, summer is officially here and as I clean out my closet this week, I realize...
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I've scooped up some of the latest fashion news that I found to be of interest: Child labour allegation puts Zara & Inditex in bind - The Spanish fashion chain Zara’s parent company Inditex, had started an investigation into the...
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I'll probably stick with a more simple belt like the one Julie has on because it seems that one would have a hard time bending over with a wider belt.
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Ah, to be blessed to live in a "luxury market", as I was once told by a reader of one of my blogs - where people can walk into the store and shell out $1,000 or more on a purse...
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Jun 1
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There's an article over at The New York Times that states "When in Cannes, Risky Dressing Allowed". However, wouldn't you apply that to any event where Hollywoodites are involved? I really try to follow that rule: "If you don't have...
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