TheRunwayScoop: October 2006 Archives

Know More: Fashion News 2.0, Fashion News

Hat tip to Julie of Almost Girl for letting us in on an upcoming Lucky Magazine shopping event going on in New York City. It’s been dubbed the “Ultimate Shopping Event” and will take place on November 9th and 10th at Gotham Hall on 36th and Broadway. For those of you who are big fans of Marc Jacobs, Chloé, Balenciaga, Theory, Catherine Malandrino, Sigerson Morrison, Zac Posen - these designers and more will be attending the event. Now if you’ve been following my blog for some time now, you know that Lucky is one of the magazines that I subscribe to and love simply because you can pretty get tons of fashion ideas. If you attend the event, let me know if you blog about it!

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I can always count on Manolo the Shoeblogger to provide some great entertaining pictures. This time it’s from a Russian designer, Yegor Zaitsev. Now, since this month I’ve been practicing being non-critical of other people’s art, I had to hold... Continue Reading

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According to this article at AskMen.com, it’s time to chuck those skinny jeans and turn to loose-fit jeans. Are you kidding me? How long this skinny jean “trend” last? Two seconds? And those of us who are so concerned with... Continue Reading

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According to Fashion Week Daily, Montblanc, the company known for its very fine writing instruments, has signed on Nicolas Cage for their new campaign called “Helping others gives success true meaning.” That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? ... Continue Reading

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For some Sunday casual reading I clicked on over to Style Bubble because I love to see what Susie’s latest creations are. As much as I love her style, I still have yet to get over my own conservative fashion... Continue Reading

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An article at The L.A. Times says that the “new thing” in high-end urban wear is the pastel color combinations that are showing up in everything from shoes to jackets. I would probably guess that it was Pharrell that started... Continue Reading

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When I was a manager for Contempo Casuals (which was bought by Wet Seal), my absolute favorite thing to do was visual merchandising. I loved putting outfits together for displays, fixing up the windows, and simply making the store visually... Continue Reading

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If you live in south San Diego, you’ve probably been hearing all the buzz about the new mall in Chula Vista called Otay Ranch Town Center. The mall is located in the midst of new home developments and will finally... Continue Reading

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As a blogger, I try to not to get into a rut and read the same fashion blogs - which I tend to do. Today I ventured over to Weblogsinc.com to see if I could find something of interest. I... Continue Reading

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According to this news article, Britons spend on average £1,790 ($3,359 USD) per household a year on clothes and shoes. This is an increase of 21% from a decade ago. I have to wonder if American households spend more than... Continue Reading

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I think that part of being a well-informed and multi-faceted fashion designer is attending industry events and tradeshows. One of these big events is coming up in L.A. Next week - the Los Angeles International Textile Show. The event will... Continue Reading

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We all know Tom Ford as the man who pretty much put Gucci on the fashion map and has now evolved into his own brand. Now he has his own website, TomFord.com, which showcases his new Black Orchid fragrance, eyewear,... Continue Reading

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I’ve talked before (see below) about Wal-Mart’s campaign to provide more fashionable clothing in their stores... Well, now it seems that their efforts aren’t making progress. This article reports that Wal-Mart (WMT) has reported slow apparel sales. I visited Wal-Mart... Continue Reading

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Back during my “skater” days in junior high, I was really into streetwear. The clothing I liked to wear included Tony Hawk and Jimmy Z shirts along with Hi-top Chuck Taylor’s...Oh, and those “breaker” pants. Yup, I was a total... Continue Reading

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Alex Kuczynski of The New York Times does a story about Oilily’s new SoHo store - a store I fell in love with the first time I walked into the Fashion Valley store here in San Diego. Oilily's clothes are... Continue Reading

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Big news around the web in fashion is that Victoria Beckham is coming out with her own clothing line. Her website, DVB, will debut at the end of October along with her book, “That Extra Half an Inch”. I like... Continue Reading

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Cell phones seem to be the “it” accessory nowadays. (I know, I try not to use that word "it" here, but I couldn't think of a substitute!) You’ll find cell phones dressed up in bling and adding cell phone charms... Continue Reading

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I finally had the chance to just sit down and watch Ugly Betty for the first time. I never did get to see The Devil Wears Prada, however I can guess that the story-line is the same. Not-so-fashionable girl gets... Continue Reading

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There’s talk that Giorgio Armani may go public with plans on a stock market listing. After 30 years of running the empire on his own, Armani is one of the few independent fashion designers and fashion houses out there. The... Continue Reading

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According to Fashion Week Daily, Vera Wang is heading West to open up a store on the “West Side” - Los Angeles, that is. She has plans to open a flagship store on Melrose Avenue. The Diane von Furstenberg and... Continue Reading

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As if we haven’t seen enough leopard print, retailers are trying to get working women to wear leopard print nowadays, citing that it can now be worn by professionals who work in “conservative” positions. As much as I think that... Continue Reading

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Once in a blue moon I like to wander over to alt.fashion, which is part of Google Groups. It’s a group that I joined long, long ago when I first started my journey online and I thought it would be... Continue Reading

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Just as everyone would like to cash in on the fashion industry, those in the fashion industry would like to cash in on the cell phone industry. I read this headline, “Levi's To Launch Jeans Branded Mobile Phones” and I... Continue Reading

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It's interesting how government officials actually sit down and go through every page of fashion magazines and black out knees, breasts, and anything that is deemed too revealing. Continue Reading

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I know, I know, I always complain about celebrities being on the front cover of fashion magazines - but I stand corrected because my long-time love (I’m dreaming!), George Clooney is on the cover of Vanity Fair and of course,... Continue Reading

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I read this little news brief about Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) general manager of the flagship apparel chain has left the company. Thomas Mendenhall came to A & F from the Gucci Group back in 2004 and after only two... Continue Reading

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For all of you who have a coat fetish like me, you might be interested in this exhibition from MaxMara which will take place in Berlin next month. Coats! MaxMara – 55 Years of Italian Fashion will showcase MaxMara’s love... Continue Reading

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Designer Ella of Kiss Me Stace has a post that stirred up some thought. Actually, to be honest, it got my blood going because this is a subject that I apparently have a passion for. Once again, we come back... Continue Reading

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I’ve been known to be quite sassy at times and I become very much sassy when I don’t have food in my stomach ;) When I read this article about L.A.’s Fashion Week, I have to agree that “sassy” is... Continue Reading

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Versace seems to be making strides on the Eastern front these days. In China, the company is expected to open nine more stores in 2007. Looking at the list of stores that are in the East and Pacific, I noticed... Continue Reading

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Toronto Fashion Week is this week and will be a showcase of designers from the real “North America”. 19 designers will be featured including three fashion brands like French Connection, Fairweather, and Quicksilver. The interesting thing about this fashion week... Continue Reading

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Shopaholic D. over at Shopaholics Anonymous asks for our opinion on this outfit that Jessica Simpson is wearing. I agree, a little constructive criticism never hurt anybody, so I thought I’d put in my two cents. I have to laugh... Continue Reading

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I’m sitting here in the Borders bookstore in downtown San Diego staring at the fashion magazines. Famous celebrities are staring back at me...all in a row, inviting me to pick up the magazine that they’re representing. But my eyes glaze... Continue Reading

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Ah, it’s the weekend, so why not throw in some fashion fun.... I found out (via Back in Skinny Jeans) about this wedding gown made of 1,500 cream puffs. Valentyn Shtefano, a well-known baker in the Ukraine, made this edible... Continue Reading

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Last night it rained here in San Diego for the first time in months. Then I turn on the news to find out that it snowed in some parts of New York. This drastic change in weather has seemed to... Continue Reading

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As you may already be aware, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’ve been seeing pink everywhere! I’ve been seeing quite a bit of fashion companies coming out with products and showing their support for the research being done. One... Continue Reading

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L.A.’s Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios kicked off tonight and the owners of Smashbox Studios, Davis and Dean Factor, are full of hope that this year’s event will be a success. The number of shows have increased, so that is... Continue Reading

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This is how Justin Timberlake wants his new clothing collection to stand out. The singer has partnered with his childhood friend, Trace Ayala, to launch William Rast, a line named after their grandfathers. The clothes will be sold at Bloomingdale’s... Continue Reading

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The Bargain Queen dropped by the other day to put in her two cents about the fashion over in Australia. I find it interesting that she says that “Australia's fashion industry tries hard, but we're not on a par with... Continue Reading

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This post is dedicated to all the fashion bloggers out there...Lately I've been coming across alot of tidbits on fashion - but where to store all those notes, ideas, and links to articles? I found out about Google Notebook the... Continue Reading

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We got our first taste of fall today here in San Diego. The day was overcast and I noticed that women were decked out in their fall gear. Oooh, I love fall! I saw someone wearing a cute little petticoat,... Continue Reading

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While many high fashion designers are experimenting in mass production, others are playing with the idea of attracting “luxury” consumers. Take, for instance, Walt Disney Co. Yesterday the company opened up Disney Vault 28, a high end apparel store in... Continue Reading

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2006 has been quite an eventful year in fashion, hasn’t it? Although we’re still making strides as far as going forward with fashion design. There are a few out there that are doing big thangs - don’t get me wrong!... Continue Reading

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I’m not sure if this is going to carry over into the U.S., but the Targets in Australia will soon be carrying a spring designer collection that will feature collections by Melbourne label T L Wood, Sydney based Alice McCall... Continue Reading

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It’s always interesting to read about a man’s point of view on fashion. There’s the younger generation of men who are still “with it” in terms of fashion “trends” and then there’s the older generation who chuckle at what the... Continue Reading

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Absolutely horrific are the words that ran through my mind when I saw this picture at Back in Skinny Jeans. My jaw dropped and I am mortified beyond words. What kind of message is this fashion house, Guy Laroche, trying... Continue Reading

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I came across a very interesting article at Hard News, a South Asian Magazine which touches upon a subject that many turn their backs to. We all look at these designer clothing and give all credit to the fashion designer,... Continue Reading

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We all know Steve Madden for their trendy footwear line...Well, it has just been announced that the company is teaming up with Jump Apparel Group to come out with a dress line next spring 2007. Taking a look at Steve... Continue Reading

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In every industry and in every business we’re bound to come into conflict with somebody or problems may arise that are beyond our control. Of course, the fashion industry is no exception when it comes to conflict and drama. If... Continue Reading

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Rebecca over at The Space Between My Peers asks the question: Big Cuff Bracelets: In or Out? I thought I’d help her out with my two cents.For me, big cuff bracelets are always in. Every season I see women wearing... Continue Reading

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Recently I’ve taken a keen interest in “fair-trade” clothing, meaning clothing that is made in factories where workers are paid a fair living wage. I became aware of this issue not too long ago when Gap decided to stop doing... Continue Reading

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There’s a great conversation over at Style Bubble regarding the “new” Louis Vuitton bags that look like those big square totes I used to carry around at the markets in the Philippines. I do admit that I had this big... Continue Reading

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I was reading an article at BusinessWeek and being that I haven’t been in a mall for quite some time, I’ve found that not much has changed. My key takeaways:1) People still love discounts. I mean, who doesn’t? The stores... Continue Reading

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If you’ve ever wanted to start your own fashion line, you may be interested in this seminar which is put on by Global Purchasing Group, Inc. And will take place in New York and Los Angeles. Topics include: -Design Concept... Continue Reading

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So, if you don’t know by now...Kate Moss is collaborating with Topshop, the famous clothing company from the U.K. As Kate Moss makes her way in, Jane Shepherdson, a 20-year vet of Topshop, has put in her resignation. According to... Continue Reading

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I was just reading this article about Paris Fashion Week and many seem to think that this week’s shows are “uninspiring” and that it may be an “off season for Paris”. I went to Style.com and checked out the slideshows... Continue Reading

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Earlier I talked about how everybody has an opinion of what color is in for the season. Well, recently I discovered that there are organizations that are strictly devoted to color forecasting. C.B.Whittemore of Flooring the Consumer points to Color... Continue Reading

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According to this article, Karl Lagerfeld has said that the anorexia controversy is a creation of the media and that the increase in obesity in the West was more of a problem. Either way there’s a problem and regardless, models... Continue Reading

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Just for your entertainment today...If any of you are familiar with Glamour Magazine, you know about their Do’s and Don’ts feature that shows pictures of people who do it right and of course, who do it wrong. Very wrong. Well,... Continue Reading

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I don’t care what anybody else thinks, for me the fashion capital of the world is Italy. It’s something about the fashion that comes out of this region that screams sultry and sexy in a very sophisticated modern-girl way. At... Continue Reading

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I’m in Mexico for a few months, so it’s just me and my laptop and no malls in sight. Being that it’s fall and all, I figured it was definitely time for a new handbag. The one I bought last... Continue Reading

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I love fashion. I really do. I have no problem with people spending money on designer clothing - if they can afford it. However, I do think that many of us spend too much time shopping and ogling over the... Continue Reading

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I spent some time in Fug Land today. Not sure what came over me. Maybe it’s being in Mexico with no TV or anything resembling U.S. pop culture. I just had this urge to look at celebrities looking “fugly”...somehow feeling... Continue Reading

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At my other blog I just talked about honesty being the only policy when it comes to customer service...Well, it looks like Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, doesn’t want to let the truth be known about their new line of clothing,... Continue Reading

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As I read article after article about what colors are “in” for the fall, my mind becomes a big dizzy haze. What color is in again? Everyone has their own opinion, as usual, about what colors will be “the ones”... Continue Reading

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A thought that came to my mind was: Why is there still a segregation of plus-size models from other models? Why aren't there fashion magazines that depict all sizes of models?
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Paris Fashion Week has kicked off and one brand that is on my mind is Balenciaga. Definitely had to check out the pictures from the show. Characterized by futuristic inspired ensembles, I wasn’t disappointed by the collection. If there is... Continue Reading

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I believe that people in “high places” have a duty to the community and should be good role models. Heck, we all have a duty, but I think celebrities and people who are in the spotlight especially have great responsibilities. ... Continue Reading

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The counterfeit saga continues... According to BusinessWeek, LVMH alleges that 90% of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior items listed on eBay are fakes. A couple weeks ago the company filed a lawsuit in Paris against the big online auction website... Continue Reading

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I was checking out Bluefly’s blog, Flypaper, and came across this post where the question is posed “To logo or not to logo”... I find it quite ironic to still have your logo despite the “X” and “No Logo” on... Continue Reading

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I found via the Pierce Mattie PR blog that they have a new client, OntheFly.com. This is a website dedicated to the “modern gentleman” where you can buy everything from clothing to wine, cigars, and even furniture for the home. ... Continue Reading

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Recently I was introduced to Lyric Jeans (LJYN.PK), a company that produces clothing inspired by music. From the website: “Lyric jeans is a music inspired premium clothing line involving lyric content on jeans, denim wear, and accessories. Each pair of... Continue Reading

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Well, my dear readers, I’m back into the swing of things and trying to catch up on all the latest fashion news. The first thing I came to today was this article about Neiman Marcus’s plans to expand the main... Continue Reading

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Oct31	Lucky Magazine's Ultimate Shopping Event Maria Palma October 31, 2006 Know More: Fashion News 2.0, Fashion News Hat tip to Julie of Almost Girl for letting us in on an upcoming Lucky Magazine shopping event going on in New York City. It’s been dubbed the “Ultimate Shopping Event” and will take place on November 9th and 10th at Gotham Hall on 36th and Broadway. For those of you who are big fans of Marc Jacobs, Chloé, Balenciaga, Theory, Catherine Malandrino, Sigerson Morrison, Zac Posen - these designers and more will be attending the event. Now if you’ve been following my blog for some time now, you know that Lucky is one of the magazines that I subscribe to and love simply because you can pretty get tons of fashion ideas. If you attend the event, let me know if you blog about it! Posted at 5:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct31	A Designer From Another Planet Maria Palma October 31, 2006 I can always count on Manolo the Shoeblogger to provide some great entertaining pictures. This time it’s from a Russian designer, Yegor Zaitsev. Now, since this month I’ve been practicing being non-critical of other people’s art, I had to hold... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ok, Men, Time To Get Rid of the Skinny Jeans Maria Palma October 31, 2006 According to this article at AskMen.com, it’s time to chuck those skinny jeans and turn to loose-fit jeans. Are you kidding me? How long this skinny jean “trend” last? Two seconds? And those of us who are so concerned with... Continue Reading Posted at 3:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nicolas Cage for Montblanc Maria Palma October 31, 2006 According to Fashion Week Daily, Montblanc, the company known for its very fine writing instruments, has signed on Nicolas Cage for their new campaign called “Helping others gives success true meaning.” That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? ... Continue Reading Posted at 8:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct29	Sunday Reading and My Blogging Personality Maria Palma October 29, 2006 For some Sunday casual reading I clicked on over to Style Bubble because I love to see what Susie’s latest creations are. As much as I love her style, I still have yet to get over my own conservative fashion... Continue Reading Posted at 5:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct27	Urban Wear and Pastel Colors? Maria Palma October 27, 2006 An article at The L.A. Times says that the “new thing” in high-end urban wear is the pastel color combinations that are showing up in everything from shoes to jackets. I would probably guess that it was Pharrell that started... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Window Displays and First Impressions Maria Palma October 27, 2006 When I was a manager for Contempo Casuals (which was bought by Wet Seal), my absolute favorite thing to do was visual merchandising. I loved putting outfits together for displays, fixing up the windows, and simply making the store visually... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	San Diego Style: New Mall! Maria Palma October 27, 2006 If you live in south San Diego, you’ve probably been hearing all the buzz about the new mall in Chula Vista called Otay Ranch Town Center. The mall is located in the midst of new home developments and will finally... Continue Reading Posted at 9:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct25	Fendi Bucket Bag? Hmmm...Maybe? Maria Palma October 25, 2006 As a blogger, I try to not to get into a rut and read the same fashion blogs - which I tend to do. Today I ventured over to Weblogsinc.com to see if I could find something of interest. I... Continue Reading Posted at 7:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Brits Spending More on Apparel Maria Palma October 25, 2006 According to this news article, Britons spend on average £1,790 ($3,359 USD) per household a year on clothes and shoes. This is an increase of 21% from a decade ago. I have to wonder if American households spend more than... Continue Reading Posted at 5:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Event: Los Angeles International Textile Show Maria Palma October 25, 2006 I think that part of being a well-informed and multi-faceted fashion designer is attending industry events and tradeshows. One of these big events is coming up in L.A. Next week - the Los Angeles International Textile Show. The event will... Continue Reading Posted at 4:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tom Ford: The Brand, The Website Maria Palma October 25, 2006 We all know Tom Ford as the man who pretty much put Gucci on the fashion map and has now evolved into his own brand. Now he has his own website, TomFord.com, which showcases his new Black Orchid fragrance, eyewear,... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why I Think Wal-Mart's Apparel Sales Are Slow Maria Palma October 25, 2006 I’ve talked before (see below) about Wal-Mart’s campaign to provide more fashionable clothing in their stores... Well, now it seems that their efforts aren’t making progress. This article reports that Wal-Mart (WMT) has reported slow apparel sales. I visited Wal-Mart... Continue Reading Posted at 2:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct24	Thoughts On Streetwear and New Blog Discoveries Maria Palma October 24, 2006 Back during my “skater” days in junior high, I was really into streetwear. The clothing I liked to wear included Tony Hawk and Jimmy Z shirts along with Hi-top Chuck Taylor’s...Oh, and those “breaker” pants. Yup, I was a total... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oilily: Fun Is Always In Fashion Maria Palma October 24, 2006 Alex Kuczynski of The New York Times does a story about Oilily’s new SoHo store - a store I fell in love with the first time I walked into the Fashion Valley store here in San Diego. Oilily's clothes are... Continue Reading Posted at 10:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Victoria Beckham Goes Fashion Maria Palma October 24, 2006 Big news around the web in fashion is that Victoria Beckham is coming out with her own clothing line. Her website, DVB, will debut at the end of October along with her book, “That Extra Half an Inch”. I like... Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Your Cell Phone More Stylish Than You Are? Maria Palma October 24, 2006 Cell phones seem to be the “it” accessory nowadays. (I know, I try not to use that word "it" here, but I couldn't think of a substitute!) You’ll find cell phones dressed up in bling and adding cell phone charms... Continue Reading Posted at 2:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct23	My Little "Ugly Betty" Review Maria Palma October 23, 2006 I finally had the chance to just sit down and watch Ugly Betty for the first time. I never did get to see The Devil Wears Prada, however I can guess that the story-line is the same. Not-so-fashionable girl gets... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Giorgio Armani: Staying Private or Going Public? Maria Palma October 23, 2006 There’s talk that Giorgio Armani may go public with plans on a stock market listing. After 30 years of running the empire on his own, Armani is one of the few independent fashion designers and fashion houses out there. The... Continue Reading Posted at 9:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct21	Vera Wang Plans L.A. Flagship Store and More... Maria Palma October 21, 2006 According to Fashion Week Daily, Vera Wang is heading West to open up a store on the “West Side” - Los Angeles, that is. She has plans to open a flagship store on Melrose Avenue. The Diane von Furstenberg and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Leopard! Leopard! Leopard Everywhere! Maria Palma October 21, 2006 As if we haven’t seen enough leopard print, retailers are trying to get working women to wear leopard print nowadays, citing that it can now be worn by professionals who work in “conservative” positions. As much as I think that... Continue Reading Posted at 7:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct19	Is Fashion Dead? Maria Palma October 19, 2006 Once in a blue moon I like to wander over to alt.fashion, which is part of Google Groups. It’s a group that I joined long, long ago when I first started my journey online and I thought it would be... Continue Reading Posted at 8:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Levi's Comes Out With Branded Cell Phones Maria Palma October 19, 2006 Just as everyone would like to cash in on the fashion industry, those in the fashion industry would like to cash in on the cell phone industry. I read this headline, “Levi's To Launch Jeans Branded Mobile Phones” and I... Continue Reading Posted at 5:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Censorship in Iran Maria Palma October 19, 2006 It's interesting how government officials actually sit down and go through every page of fashion magazines and black out knees, breasts, and anything that is deemed too revealing. Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct18	Ramblings on Vanity Fair Maria Palma October 18, 2006 I know, I know, I always complain about celebrities being on the front cover of fashion magazines - but I stand corrected because my long-time love (I’m dreaming!), George Clooney is on the cover of Vanity Fair and of course,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Abercrombie's General Manager Leaves and Why So Much? Maria Palma October 18, 2006 I read this little news brief about Abercrombie & Fitch’s (ANF) general manager of the flagship apparel chain has left the company. Thomas Mendenhall came to A & F from the Gucci Group back in 2004 and after only two... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct17	Coats! MaxMara – 55 Years of Italian Fashion Maria Palma October 17, 2006 For all of you who have a coat fetish like me, you might be interested in this exhibition from MaxMara which will take place in Berlin next month. Coats! MaxMara – 55 Years of Italian Fashion will showcase MaxMara’s love... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Once Again, The Soapbox on Modeling Maria Palma October 17, 2006 Designer Ella of Kiss Me Stace has a post that stirred up some thought. Actually, to be honest, it got my blood going because this is a subject that I apparently have a passion for. Once again, we come back... Continue Reading Posted at 6:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sassy Is the Word For L.A. Fashion Week Maria Palma October 17, 2006 I’ve been known to be quite sassy at times and I become very much sassy when I don’t have food in my stomach ;) When I read this article about L.A.’s Fashion Week, I have to agree that “sassy” is... Continue Reading Posted at 3:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct16	Versace Expands in the East Maria Palma October 16, 2006 Versace seems to be making strides on the Eastern front these days. In China, the company is expected to open nine more stores in 2007. Looking at the list of stores that are in the East and Pacific, I noticed... Continue Reading Posted at 9:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Toronto Fashion Week and Inspiration From a Ford Car? Maria Palma October 16, 2006 Toronto Fashion Week is this week and will be a showcase of designers from the real “North America”. 19 designers will be featured including three fashion brands like French Connection, Fairweather, and Quicksilver. The interesting thing about this fashion week... Continue Reading Posted at 4:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct15	Jessica Simpson's Boobs...I Mean, Boots Are Clunky Maria Palma October 15, 2006 Shopaholic D. over at Shopaholics Anonymous asks for our opinion on this outfit that Jessica Simpson is wearing. I agree, a little constructive criticism never hurt anybody, so I thought I’d put in my two cents. I have to laugh... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Blur of Fashion Magazines Maria Palma October 15, 2006 I’m sitting here in the Borders bookstore in downtown San Diego staring at the fashion magazines. Famous celebrities are staring back at me...all in a row, inviting me to pick up the magazine that they’re representing. But my eyes glaze... Continue Reading Posted at 4:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct14	Wedding Gown Made of Cream Puffs? Tasty! Maria Palma October 14, 2006 Ah, it’s the weekend, so why not throw in some fashion fun.... I found out (via Back in Skinny Jeans) about this wedding gown made of 1,500 cream puffs. Valentyn Shtefano, a well-known baker in the Ukraine, made this edible... Continue Reading Posted at 11:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Fall Really Here Now? Maria Palma October 14, 2006 Last night it rained here in San Diego for the first time in months. Then I turn on the news to find out that it snowed in some parts of New York. This drastic change in weather has seemed to... Continue Reading Posted at 10:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Maria Palma October 14, 2006 As you may already be aware, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’ve been seeing pink everywhere! I’ve been seeing quite a bit of fashion companies coming out with products and showing their support for the research being done. One... Continue Reading Posted at 9:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct13	L.A. Fashion Week Spring 2007 Kicks Off Maria Palma October 13, 2006 L.A.’s Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios kicked off tonight and the owners of Smashbox Studios, Davis and Dean Factor, are full of hope that this year’s event will be a success. The number of shows have increased, so that is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Justin Timerberlake’s New Clothing Line: “The Most Normal” Maria Palma October 13, 2006 This is how Justin Timberlake wants his new clothing collection to stand out. The singer has partnered with his childhood friend, Trace Ayala, to launch William Rast, a line named after their grandfathers. The clothes will be sold at Bloomingdale’s... Continue Reading Posted at 5:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is the U.S. the Standard of Fashion? Maria Palma October 13, 2006 The Bargain Queen dropped by the other day to put in her two cents about the fashion over in Australia. I find it interesting that she says that “Australia's fashion industry tries hard, but we're not on a par with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct12	A Fashion Blogger Productivity Tip Maria Palma October 12, 2006 This post is dedicated to all the fashion bloggers out there...Lately I've been coming across alot of tidbits on fashion - but where to store all those notes, ideas, and links to articles? I found out about Google Notebook the... Continue Reading Posted at 10:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Serendipitous Great Shoe Find! Maria Palma October 12, 2006 We got our first taste of fall today here in San Diego. The day was overcast and I noticed that women were decked out in their fall gear. Oooh, I love fall! I saw someone wearing a cute little petticoat,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Mickey Mouse Cool Again? Maria Palma October 12, 2006 While many high fashion designers are experimenting in mass production, others are playing with the idea of attracting “luxury” consumers. Take, for instance, Walt Disney Co. Yesterday the company opened up Disney Vault 28, a high end apparel store in... Continue Reading Posted at 3:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct11	2006: The Year of Improvements in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma October 11, 2006 2006 has been quite an eventful year in fashion, hasn’t it? Although we’re still making strides as far as going forward with fashion design. There are a few out there that are doing big thangs - don’t get me wrong!... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Target Going High-High Fashion? Maria Palma October 11, 2006 I’m not sure if this is going to carry over into the U.S., but the Targets in Australia will soon be carrying a spring designer collection that will feature collections by Melbourne label T L Wood, Sydney based Alice McCall... Continue Reading Posted at 12:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A Man’s Point of View Maria Palma October 11, 2006 It’s always interesting to read about a man’s point of view on fashion. There’s the younger generation of men who are still “with it” in terms of fashion “trends” and then there’s the older generation who chuckle at what the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:47 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct10	Two Words: Absolutely Horrific Maria Palma October 10, 2006 Absolutely horrific are the words that ran through my mind when I saw this picture at Back in Skinny Jeans. My jaw dropped and I am mortified beyond words. What kind of message is this fashion house, Guy Laroche, trying... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Real People Behind the Fashion Maria Palma October 10, 2006 I came across a very interesting article at Hard News, a South Asian Magazine which touches upon a subject that many turn their backs to. We all look at these designer clothing and give all credit to the fashion designer,... Continue Reading Posted at 10:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Steve Madden Launches Dress Line For Spring 2007 Maria Palma October 10, 2006 We all know Steve Madden for their trendy footwear line...Well, it has just been announced that the company is teaming up with Jump Apparel Group to come out with a dress line next spring 2007. Taking a look at Steve... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What's Up With Coutorture? Maria Palma October 10, 2006 In every industry and in every business we’re bound to come into conflict with somebody or problems may arise that are beyond our control. Of course, the fashion industry is no exception when it comes to conflict and drama. If... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 9	Thoughts on Big Cuff Bracelets Maria Palma October 9, 2006 Rebecca over at The Space Between My Peers asks the question: Big Cuff Bracelets: In or Out? I thought I’d help her out with my two cents.For me, big cuff bracelets are always in. Every season I see women wearing... Continue Reading Posted at 5:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Rise of Fair Trade Clothing Maria Palma October 9, 2006 Recently I’ve taken a keen interest in “fair-trade” clothing, meaning clothing that is made in factories where workers are paid a fair living wage. I became aware of this issue not too long ago when Gap decided to stop doing... Continue Reading Posted at 2:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What's With the Louis Vuitton Market Tote? Maria Palma October 9, 2006 There’s a great conversation over at Style Bubble regarding the “new” Louis Vuitton bags that look like those big square totes I used to carry around at the markets in the Philippines. I do admit that I had this big... Continue Reading Posted at 1:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What's Going On in Retail Land Maria Palma October 9, 2006 I was reading an article at BusinessWeek and being that I haven’t been in a mall for quite some time, I’ve found that not much has changed. My key takeaways:1) People still love discounts. I mean, who doesn’t? The stores... Continue Reading Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Seminar: Start Your Own Fashion Line Maria Palma October 9, 2006 If you’ve ever wanted to start your own fashion line, you may be interested in this seminar which is put on by Global Purchasing Group, Inc. And will take place in New York and Los Angeles. Topics include: -Design Concept... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 8	Kate Moss In For Topshop...Jane Shepherdson Out Maria Palma October 8, 2006 So, if you don’t know by now...Kate Moss is collaborating with Topshop, the famous clothing company from the U.K. As Kate Moss makes her way in, Jane Shepherdson, a 20-year vet of Topshop, has put in her resignation. According to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Was Fashion Week in Paris Uninspiring? Maria Palma October 8, 2006 I was just reading this article about Paris Fashion Week and many seem to think that this week’s shows are “uninspiring” and that it may be an “off season for Paris”. I went to Style.com and checked out the slideshows... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 5	What's the Big Deal With Color Forecasting? Maria Palma October 5, 2006 Earlier I talked about how everybody has an opinion of what color is in for the season. Well, recently I discovered that there are organizations that are strictly devoted to color forecasting. C.B.Whittemore of Flooring the Consumer points to Color... Continue Reading Posted at 9:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Skinny Models Debate Continues.. Maria Palma October 5, 2006 According to this article, Karl Lagerfeld has said that the anorexia controversy is a creation of the media and that the increase in obesity in the West was more of a problem. Either way there’s a problem and regardless, models... Continue Reading Posted at 4:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pure Fashion Entertainment Maria Palma October 5, 2006 Just for your entertainment today...If any of you are familiar with Glamour Magazine, you know about their Do’s and Don’ts feature that shows pictures of people who do it right and of course, who do it wrong. Very wrong. Well,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thoughts on Milan Fashion Week Collections Maria Palma October 5, 2006 I don’t care what anybody else thinks, for me the fashion capital of the world is Italy. It’s something about the fashion that comes out of this region that screams sultry and sexy in a very sophisticated modern-girl way. At... Continue Reading Posted at 12:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 4	A Fashion Blogger's Adventure: Shopping Online From Mexico Maria Palma October 4, 2006 I’m in Mexico for a few months, so it’s just me and my laptop and no malls in sight. Being that it’s fall and all, I figured it was definitely time for a new handbag. The one I bought last... Continue Reading Posted at 7:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gawker Offers A Reminder Maria Palma October 4, 2006 I love fashion. I really do. I have no problem with people spending money on designer clothing - if they can afford it. However, I do think that many of us spend too much time shopping and ogling over the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why Are We Obsessed? Maria Palma October 4, 2006 I spent some time in Fug Land today. Not sure what came over me. Maybe it’s being in Mexico with no TV or anything resembling U.S. pop culture. I just had this urge to look at celebrities looking “fugly”...somehow feeling... Continue Reading Posted at 3:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	My Two Cents to Beyonce's Mom Maria Palma October 4, 2006 At my other blog I just talked about honesty being the only policy when it comes to customer service...Well, it looks like Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, doesn’t want to let the truth be known about their new line of clothing,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 3	What Color Is In Again? Maria Palma October 3, 2006 As I read article after article about what colors are “in” for the fall, my mind becomes a big dizzy haze. What color is in again? Everyone has their own opinion, as usual, about what colors will be “the ones”... Continue Reading Posted at 10:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The In’s and Out’s of An Aspiring Plus-Size Model Maria Palma October 3, 2006 A thought that came to my mind was: Why is there still a segregation of plus-size models from other models? Why aren't there fashion magazines that depict all sizes of models? Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word Around the Block: Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week 2006 Maria Palma October 3, 2006 Paris Fashion Week has kicked off and one brand that is on my mind is Balenciaga. Definitely had to check out the pictures from the show. Characterized by futuristic inspired ensembles, I wasn’t disappointed by the collection. If there is... Continue Reading Posted at 6:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Designers and Their Responsibilities to the Fashion Community Maria Palma October 3, 2006 I believe that people in “high places” have a duty to the community and should be good role models. Heck, we all have a duty, but I think celebrities and people who are in the spotlight especially have great responsibilities. ... Continue Reading Posted at 4:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct 2	Ebay Sued by LVMH and Tips When Shopping on Ebay Maria Palma October 2, 2006 The counterfeit saga continues... According to BusinessWeek, LVMH alleges that 90% of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior items listed on eBay are fakes. A couple weeks ago the company filed a lawsuit in Paris against the big online auction website... Continue Reading Posted at 10:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Things That Make Me Go Hmmm... Maria Palma October 2, 2006 I was checking out Bluefly’s blog, Flypaper, and came across this post where the question is posed “To logo or not to logo”... I find it quite ironic to still have your logo despite the “X” and “No Logo” on... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	OntheFly.com: The Place for Metrosexuals Maria Palma October 2, 2006 I found via the Pierce Mattie PR blog that they have a new client, OntheFly.com. This is a website dedicated to the “modern gentleman” where you can buy everything from clothing to wine, cigars, and even furniture for the home. ... Continue Reading Posted at 8:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Lyric Jeans: What Do You Think? Maria Palma October 2, 2006 Recently I was introduced to Lyric Jeans (LJYN.PK), a company that produces clothing inspired by music. From the website: “Lyric jeans is a music inspired premium clothing line involving lyric content on jeans, denim wear, and accessories. Each pair of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Neiman Marcus Plans Growth and My Thoughts on the Latest Ad Maria Palma October 2, 2006 Well, my dear readers, I’m back into the swing of things and trying to catch up on all the latest fashion news. The first thing I came to today was this article about Neiman Marcus’s plans to expand the main... Continue Reading Posted at 5:53 PM \| Permalink \|

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