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Sep30	Keanan Duffty for Target Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Know More: Men's Fashion 2.0, Men's Fashion Up until now most of the news centered around fashion at Target is women's fashion. Well, now menswear at Target is getting a boost with the latest collection from Keanan Duffty, a British rock star turned designer. In the past Duffty has designed men's collections for Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, and Fred Segal. This collection for Target was inspired by David Bowie and will include rocker must-haves such as button-down shirts with skinny ties, thermal T-shirts with musical decals and the ultra-hip skinny black jeans round out the collection. Prices range from $14.99-$59.99. The limited-edition Bowie by Keanan Duffty collection will be available at most Target stores and Target.com October 14 through December 24, 2007. Posted at 9:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep30	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Versace Maria Palma September 30, 2007 "Fashion is all about happiness. It's fun. It's important. But it's not medicine." -- Donatella Versace If Justin Timberlake is bringing "Sexy Back" then, Versace is making sure that sexy is here to stay. Here's what people are saying about... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One Fashion Trend That Hasn't Caught On in the U.S. Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Last week I said that Milan is where fashion begins, but I've completely forgotten about the Far East - specifically Japan. I just finished reading this article at the Wall Street Journal about Loic Bizel, a Tokyo-based fashion consultant... Continue Reading Posted at 5:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Too Many Fashion Shows on the Calendar? Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Today's poll at WWD asks: Are there too many fashion shows on the calendar? Yes, there are too many fashion shows on the calendar if you are the type of person who has to attend every single show! However, if... Continue Reading Posted at 2:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep29	The Highlights of Fall Fashion 2007 Maria Palma September 29, 2007 As most of the fashion industry wrap up their Spring 2008 collections, the rest of us are just pulling out our fall wardrobes. Even I got so caught up in spring fashion that I forgot what the Fall 2007 collections... Continue Reading Posted at 6:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Emilio Pucci Maria Palma September 29, 2007 Pucci always delivers a very colorful runway show and this year is certainly no exception. The collection is reminiscent of Southwestern design - the kind you'd see on vases and pottery in a New Mexico home. I was electrified by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Trendstop: Love It! Maria Palma September 29, 2007 I just stumbled across a new website dedicated to fashion information, news, and trends. Being that I'm an artist who loves vibrant colors and graphics, I was immediately drawn into this treasure trove of fashion. Whether you're looking for the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep28	Marketing to Future Fashionistas Maria Palma September 28, 2007 One of the things I loved to do as a little girl was play dress up with paperdolls. I could spend hours changing outfits...and changing outfits...and changing outfits. In fact, I recently bought paperdolls for my best friend's daughter just... Continue Reading Posted at 11:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep27	Steve Madden Takes Care of His Customers Maria Palma September 27, 2007 "Our Web site is our biggest store right now, and I only envision it getting bigger. That means more interaction with our customers, not less. If I thought for one minute that I could create in a vacuum, without great... Continue Reading Posted at 2:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2008: Hippie Meets Preppie Maria Palma September 27, 2007 New York Fashion Week isn't the only city where the hippie vibe took place. Apparently Dolce & Gabanna found inspiration from the 60's and 70's eras as well. I like to call their Spring 2008 collection "Hippie Meets Preppie". There... Continue Reading Posted at 12:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep26	New Magazine Launch: HauTe Fashion Nigeria Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Last month a new fashion magazine made its debut in New York: HauTe Fashion Nigeria Magazine. I was very impressed to read about the person behind this masterpiece, Dammie Amolegbe, and to find out that she is only 21 years... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Opposite Sides of the Spectrum: Prada and Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Prada and Bottega Veneta were on the opposite sides of the creative spectrum when they designed their collections. However way you look at it though, these two brands continue to deliver all that is lavish and glamorous. As I viewed... Continue Reading Posted at 4:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Exhibition of 10 Years of Fashion Innovation Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Fashion design technology has become a growing interest in the fashion industry. Nowadays we have skirts or dresses that can change length at the push of a button or shirts that can change color or print. One of the leaders... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Just Cavalli Maria Palma September 26, 2007 You can tell that Roberto Cavalli took a No-Holds-Barred approach to his Just Cavalli collection for Spring 2008. A far cry from his self-titled collection, Just Cavalli is where the designer went wild with creativity - literally. This collection is... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep25	The "Noted Fashion Photographer": Nigel Barker Maria Palma September 25, 2007 One of the main reasons why I watch America's Next Top Model is the "noted fashion photographer", Nigel Barker - not to mention that he is quite the handsome man! The man is such the professional photographer and I find... Continue Reading Posted at 11:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Halloween Inspired Fashion - HalloweenExpress.com Maria Palma September 25, 2007 This is a Sponsored Review... Some of what we see on the runways or in fashion magazines these days can certainly pass for Halloween costumes. When I was younger browsing through Vogue I used to wonder where on Earth women... Continue Reading Posted at 7:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Not For the Faint-Hearted: Anorexia Ad in Italy Maria Palma September 25, 2007 Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famous for his campaigns for clothing company Benetton, launched a new campaign yesterday that features the naked body of an emaciated young woman. People in the industry like the new ad. Designers Dolce & Gabbana said,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Is... Maria Palma September 25, 2007 I am constantly reminded of how big the fashion world is. Fashion is diverse as the trees and bushes in a rainforest. We don't judge one tree as "better looking" than another tree. The tree just is - as fashion... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Burberry Spring 2008: The Warrior Woman Maria Palma September 25, 2007 Christopher Bailey has come a long way since he first came on the fashion scene as a designer for Donna Karan. Then there was the time he spent with Tom Ford and Gucci. Now this British-born designer is making headway... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep24	Marc Jacobs 2001 Flashback Maria Palma September 24, 2007 Marc Jacobs received quite a bit of flack for appearing two hours late for his show. Some people assumed that he was off having a drink...Allegations that Marc does deny. Even Julie of Almost Girl can vouch for him. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	StyleMob: A Community For Street-Smart Fashion Lovers Maria Palma September 24, 2007 New Website: STYLEMOB.COM What It Is: A super-addictive new fashion community where users upload and vote on real-world outfits, choosing the best looks of the day. WARNING: Once you rate one outfit, you're hooked.Why It Matters: Because street fashion has... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 24, 2007 When we think of Giorgio Armani, we envision women dressed in "power wear". However, for Armani's Spring 2008 collection, surprisingly there is no power suit. Instead we get free flowing dresses and pieces fit for glamorous gypsies. We're also treated... Continue Reading Posted at 9:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Fashion Events Maria Palma September 24, 2007 October is going to be a month full of fashion events. Here are just a few you may be interested in:Dubai International Fashion Week (DIFW) - DIFW will include fashion shows and exhibitions for fashion-related products, industry workshops and seminars,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Roberto Cavalli: Time For Expansion Maria Palma September 24, 2007 There comes a time when a fashion designer's brand starts to grow and needs a little help. Roberto Cavalli is that designer. He's on the lookout for a great partner and tells WWD: "The price is not what interests me.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep23	Glam Chic's Key Looks For Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 23, 2007 The Glam Chic blog offers us an overview of the 15 looks we'll be lusting after next spring. The one look that did stand out as I was reading reviews and looking over photos was the one-strap dress. Seriously -... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Versaces Continue the Legacy Maria Palma September 23, 2007 It's never a surprise to see a fashion brand venture off outside the world of apparel. After all, once you have the creative juices flowing, it's pretty easy take that creativity into another industry. For instance, I just found out... Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gold Accessories: Takin' It Back to the Old School Maria Palma September 23, 2007 Coutorture has a feature titled "Gold is the New Gold". I think gold is definitely here to stay. In terms of fashion accessories, gold did go away for a little while during the 90's, but it's made a strong... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"This Is Just Fashion" Maria Palma September 23, 2007 There are two collections from the New York Spring 2008 shows that I've dubbed as one of those "you either love it or you hate it" type of collections: Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang. As Cathy Horyn says in her... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cindy Crawford Proves That She's Still Got It Maria Palma September 23, 2007 New York & Company is one of those stores that has the basics for the working woman. Well, the stores do carry more casual clothing, but if I ever need a decent pair of slacks, I usually head to New... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep22	Naomi Campbell In Milan Maria Palma September 22, 2007 Naomi Campbell strutted her stuff down the catwalk today during the Miss Bikini LUXE runway show in Milan. Naomi was also in Milan to help raise money for the Fashion For Relief fund. The money will be used to help... Continue Reading Posted at 8:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Malcolm Harris and DIY Public Relations Maria Palma September 22, 2007 "...Our passion is enough to get us through anything..." That's what Malcolm Harris says about fashion designers in this video I found via his interview with The Business of Fashion. Just yesterday I was talking about how YouTube is great... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Just When You Thought We Were Done: Milan Fashion Week Schedule Maria Palma September 22, 2007 Ah, just when you thought you were done reading about Spring 2008, here comes Fashion Week in Milan. Now we really get into the "nitty gritty" of high fashion a la the Italianos. I'll be on the lookout for reviews... Continue Reading Posted at 5:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep21	Knockoffs Fuel the Fashion Industry? Maria Palma September 21, 2007 I just finished reading an interesting article over at The New Yorker titled The Piracy Paradox (via She's A Betty). The idea here is that many fashion designers want Congress to pass the law to stop fashion knockoffs, however, they don't... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Todd Oldham Is Old Navy's New Creative Director Maria Palma September 21, 2007 For awhile now I've been following news about Gap (GPS) and wondering what it would take to revive the company. (Read previous posts: Will This Bring Gap Back on the Map? and An Idea to Get Gap Out of... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Reviews and Recaps: America's Next Top Model Maria Palma September 21, 2007 If you missed the "highly anticipated" America's Next Top Model like I did, check out these blogs/websites for some recaps and reviews: "...there was enough pure crazy in the first episode to make it worth watching.." -- Read Buzz... Continue Reading Posted at 2:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	YouTube: Free Marketing For Your Fashion Brand Maria Palma September 21, 2007 If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you know that I love to post fashion videos that I find at YouTube. For fashion bloggers, it's great to have a multi-media site that engages your readers and YouTube has a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stella McCartney For Adidas Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 21, 2007 My most recent trip to San Francisco brought me into the Adidas store at the San Francisco Centre mall. Rows and rows of Adidas gear designed by Stella McCartney occupied this two-story downtown store. I admired each and every piece... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep20	Finding Balance Between The Bottom Line and Creativity Maria Palma September 20, 2007 Flypaper makes note of the poll at Women's Wear Daily that asks: Does bottom-line thinking kill fashion creativity? Speaking from experience, I do believe that bottom-line thinking does disrupt the creative process. As a jewelry designer who relies on sales... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's All About Boho: Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 20, 2007 If bright colors, hippie, and eclectic fashion is your cup of tea, you may enjoy the Spring 2008 collection of Matthew Williamson. Here's what people are saying about it: "Williamson was inspired this season by an English rose who’s decided... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep19	Donna Karan Spring 2008: "The Power Woman" Maria Palma September 19, 2007 It's very difficult to give Donna Karan a bad review. She's only been my favorite designer for more than a decade and she never comes out with a collection that I do not like. While many designers opted for skinny... Continue Reading Posted at 10:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Picks For Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Although I thought I had recovered from reading all the New York Fashion Week reviews, they still come pouring in. Somehow I got caught up in looking at more pictures that I missed, so I thought I'd share five looks... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What Not to Say To Get Into New York Fashion Week Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Up until recently, attending New York Fashion Week was exclusively by invitation, for press, and buyers. For the first time this past Fashion Week, Gold, Platinum or Centurion American Express members were able to purchase a seat for $100. However,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	PETA Gets More Attention With Alicia Silverstone Commercial Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Word on the streets today is that Alicia Silverstone is appearing naked in a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) commercial that is supposed to appear about two dozen times today on Houston TV stations. Because Alicia is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep18	Air New Zealand Fashion Week Flies Under the Radar Maria Palma September 18, 2007 As all eyes are on London's Fashion Week, New Zealand is quietly celebrating their own fashion week. Air New Zealand Fashion Week began on September 16 and runs through September 20. I was a little thrown off when I was... Continue Reading Posted at 10:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Laura Bennett Makes a Fashion Statement at the Emmys Maria Palma September 18, 2007 Many of us remember Laura Bennett as the one who accused Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia of getting help for his Fashion Week collections. The famed fashion designer and mother of six kids (yes, six!) is now a member of MSN's... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	London Fashion Week News & Blog Roundup Maria Palma September 18, 2007 It's a busy month for fashion! London Fashion Week kicked off during the weekend, so here's a roundup of links and reviews: Second City Style gives us a run-down of the Luella Bartley runway show. It's nice to see Luella... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Getting to Know Ralph Lauren Maria Palma September 18, 2007 The latest issue of Fortune Magazine features Ralph Lauren, the man behind the billion dollar fashion empire. After reading the article, I came away with a few tidbits about this fashion mogul and world-wide brand: Ralph Lauren was actually born... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	W Magazine Announces First Ever "I" List Maria Palma September 18, 2007 W Magazine has named the most influential people and places in the fashion world. The names will be published in the upcoming October issue of W Magazine which will be available on the newstands September 21st. Thanks to our friends... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep16	Public Relations in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 16, 2007 If you've worked in the fashion industry for awhile now, you've probably had your run-ins with PR people - some of them not so nice and very protective of their clients. The behavior is understandable since there are some roguish... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Much Does It Cost To Produce a Runway Show? Maria Palma September 16, 2007 Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week has come and gone...and I went on a mini-vacation for most of last week, hence the lack of posts here. However, since spring is still months away, there will be plenty of time to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep11	The Difference Between Fashion Blogs and Fashion Magazines Maria Palma September 11, 2007 Last night as I waited in line to pay at the grocery store, my eyes grazed the latest cover of Elle Accessories. It was calling me, so of course, I must follow that calling. The way I feel when browsing... Continue Reading Posted at 6:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep10	New York Fashion Week: Spring 2008 Colors and Fashion Orgasms Maria Palma September 10, 2007 Atlanta Carpet Cleaning - interior fashion never looked so clean! The fabrics, upholstery and carpet runways makeup assistants.Although I did say that the color palette for Spring 2008 consisted of mostly black and white, I may have to retract that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Inc.: Getting Into the Nitty Gritty of the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 10, 2007 It's refreshing to know that you can find bloggers at "bigwig" fashion media houses who are actually pretty down-to-earth. Take, for instance, Lauren Goldstein Crowe of Fashion Inc. In her post, Fashion Week -- Isn't It Nice? Lauren tells... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 9	Jason Wu Spring 2008 Reviews Maria Palma September 9, 2007 Wu Tang Clan, watch out! There's another Wu making headlines these days and he never fails to disappoint... Here's what people are saying about Jason Wu's Spring 2008 collection: "It was a demonstration of craftsmanship that not many twentysomething designers... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrities Being Paid to Sit in the Front Row? You Don't Say! Maria Palma September 9, 2007 Earlier this year I wrote about designers being pimps and celebrities being hos when it came to fashion shows and celebrity endorsements. So, this article at Forbes [via The Budget Fashionista] comes as no surprise that celebrities are actually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why You Won't See Donatella Versace In Flats Maria Palma September 9, 2007 I'd like to take a time out from all the fashion reviews to talk about why Donatella Versace hates flat shoes. Jada Yuan of NY Magazine attended a Versace luncheon where Donatella says: "I prefer women in high heels...I... Continue Reading Posted at 6:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion That Makes You Go "Hmmmm..." Maria Palma September 9, 2007 I'd like to preface this post by saying that I don't like to make fun of the way people dress. I've always been one to say "To each his own" when it comes to fashion. Everyone has their own style... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gottex Spring/Summer 2008: Show Attendees Whisked Off to Exotic Beaches Maria Palma September 9, 2007 The Gottex swimwear show takes us on a journey to exotic places - perhaps the Caribbean, a tropical beach in Brazil, or the Egyptian Nile. Wherever we are, we can certainly feel sassy and sexy in one of these pieces... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 7	Runway Review: L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 7, 2007 Fun, fun, fun. That's all I could think as I took a look at the pictures from the L.A.M.B. Spring 2008 show. Key pieces for me were the shift dresses which Gwen Stefani wore herself. Most of the collection was... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NY Fashion Week 2008: Makeup Looks on the Runways Maria Palma September 7, 2007 Did you think that New York Fashion Week is just about the fashion? Well, for all you makeup "junkies", I'm dedicating this post to you... If you're wondering what the beauty looks are on the runway, Temptalia gives us an... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Badgley Mischka Spring/Summer 2008 Review Maria Palma September 7, 2007 As a fashion diva gets older, she tends to appreciate the more grown-up looks coming down the runway. Badgley Mischka is one of those brands that starts to appear on the fashion radar. Mark Badgley and James Mischka met when... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 6	New York Fashion Week: Highlights For Thursday Maria Palma September 6, 2007 It's only the second official day of New York Fashion Week, and already I'm overwhelmed from all the editorials and pictures that I've seen so far. I can't even imagine what it would be like to actually be there running... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Spring/Summer 2008: Sue Stemp Runway Review Maria Palma September 6, 2007 If any of you are drawn to long, flowy, bohemian-style dresses, you'll love Sue Stemp's collection for Spring 2008. This British-born designer made her debut in New York two years ago and Kate Moss is known to be a big... Continue Reading Posted at 4:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 5	Oscar Doesn't Want the Girls Who Just Want Their Pictures Taken Maria Palma September 5, 2007 You just gotta love Oscar de la Renta for telling it like it is. In this New York Post article a "Source" says: "None of the girls who just show up to places to get their pictures taken were invited. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York Fashion Week: Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 5, 2007 From what I see, Erin Fetherston's collection is a hybrid of the 70's hippie girl and 80's actress on the show "Dallas". Featherston is certainly not afraid of ruffles. Simple, yet elegant, shiny, and flowy are the words that come... Continue Reading Posted at 11:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2008 Updates Maria Palma September 5, 2007 I've been scouring the "blogosphere" looking for photos and reviews of the shows this morning and this is what I came up with so far: FabSugar gives us a review of the Josh Goot show... ZoomZoom offers a glimpse... Continue Reading Posted at 3:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	First Thoughts on New York Fashion Week Maria Palma September 5, 2007 As those in New York make their way through all the shows at Fashion Week, those of us fashion bloggers on the sidelines are eagerly awaiting the pictures and reviews of the first shows. I did come across this article... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 4	You Can Hate Fashion, But You Can't Leave It Maria Palma September 4, 2007 Guy Trebay of The New York Times has an article that coincides with a post that I wrote on my personal blog entitled "Angels Love Prada Too". I find it quite interesting that people look down upon other people who... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 3	America's Next Top Model Enters Season 9 Maria Palma September 3, 2007 As some of you regular readers know, I haven't kept up with America's Next Top Model, otherwise known as "ANTM". I think I watched one episode of season 8 and was disappointed with all the drama. Not that I don't... Continue Reading Posted at 3:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is the Modeling Industry Changing? Maria Palma September 3, 2007 For those of you who don't know, Style.com has a blog called "Style File" which is updated daily with the latest fashion news from around the globe. I spent some time reading it today and discovered this piece by Romney... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Sep30	Keanan Duffty for Target Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Know More: Men's Fashion 2.0, Men's Fashion Up until now most of the news centered around fashion at Target is women's fashion. Well, now menswear at Target is getting a boost with the latest collection from Keanan Duffty, a British rock star turned designer. In the past Duffty has designed men's collections for Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, and Fred Segal. This collection for Target was inspired by David Bowie and will include rocker must-haves such as button-down shirts with skinny ties, thermal T-shirts with musical decals and the ultra-hip skinny black jeans round out the collection. Prices range from $14.99-$59.99. The limited-edition Bowie by Keanan Duffty collection will be available at most Target stores and Target.com October 14 through December 24, 2007. Posted at 9:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep30	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Versace Maria Palma September 30, 2007 "Fashion is all about happiness. It's fun. It's important. But it's not medicine." -- Donatella Versace If Justin Timberlake is bringing "Sexy Back" then, Versace is making sure that sexy is here to stay. Here's what people are saying about... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One Fashion Trend That Hasn't Caught On in the U.S. Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Last week I said that Milan is where fashion begins, but I've completely forgotten about the Far East - specifically Japan. I just finished reading this article at the Wall Street Journal about Loic Bizel, a Tokyo-based fashion consultant... Continue Reading Posted at 5:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Too Many Fashion Shows on the Calendar? Maria Palma September 30, 2007 Today's poll at WWD asks: Are there too many fashion shows on the calendar? Yes, there are too many fashion shows on the calendar if you are the type of person who has to attend every single show! However, if... Continue Reading Posted at 2:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep29	The Highlights of Fall Fashion 2007 Maria Palma September 29, 2007 As most of the fashion industry wrap up their Spring 2008 collections, the rest of us are just pulling out our fall wardrobes. Even I got so caught up in spring fashion that I forgot what the Fall 2007 collections... Continue Reading Posted at 6:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Emilio Pucci Maria Palma September 29, 2007 Pucci always delivers a very colorful runway show and this year is certainly no exception. The collection is reminiscent of Southwestern design - the kind you'd see on vases and pottery in a New Mexico home. I was electrified by... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Trendstop: Love It! Maria Palma September 29, 2007 I just stumbled across a new website dedicated to fashion information, news, and trends. Being that I'm an artist who loves vibrant colors and graphics, I was immediately drawn into this treasure trove of fashion. Whether you're looking for the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep28	Marketing to Future Fashionistas Maria Palma September 28, 2007 One of the things I loved to do as a little girl was play dress up with paperdolls. I could spend hours changing outfits...and changing outfits...and changing outfits. In fact, I recently bought paperdolls for my best friend's daughter just... Continue Reading Posted at 11:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep27	Steve Madden Takes Care of His Customers Maria Palma September 27, 2007 "Our Web site is our biggest store right now, and I only envision it getting bigger. That means more interaction with our customers, not less. If I thought for one minute that I could create in a vacuum, without great... Continue Reading Posted at 2:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2008: Hippie Meets Preppie Maria Palma September 27, 2007 New York Fashion Week isn't the only city where the hippie vibe took place. Apparently Dolce & Gabanna found inspiration from the 60's and 70's eras as well. I like to call their Spring 2008 collection "Hippie Meets Preppie". There... Continue Reading Posted at 12:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep26	New Magazine Launch: HauTe Fashion Nigeria Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Last month a new fashion magazine made its debut in New York: HauTe Fashion Nigeria Magazine. I was very impressed to read about the person behind this masterpiece, Dammie Amolegbe, and to find out that she is only 21 years... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Opposite Sides of the Spectrum: Prada and Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Prada and Bottega Veneta were on the opposite sides of the creative spectrum when they designed their collections. However way you look at it though, these two brands continue to deliver all that is lavish and glamorous. As I viewed... Continue Reading Posted at 4:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Exhibition of 10 Years of Fashion Innovation Maria Palma September 26, 2007 Fashion design technology has become a growing interest in the fashion industry. Nowadays we have skirts or dresses that can change length at the push of a button or shirts that can change color or print. One of the leaders... Continue Reading Posted at 2:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008: Just Cavalli Maria Palma September 26, 2007 You can tell that Roberto Cavalli took a No-Holds-Barred approach to his Just Cavalli collection for Spring 2008. A far cry from his self-titled collection, Just Cavalli is where the designer went wild with creativity - literally. This collection is... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep25	The "Noted Fashion Photographer": Nigel Barker Maria Palma September 25, 2007 One of the main reasons why I watch America's Next Top Model is the "noted fashion photographer", Nigel Barker - not to mention that he is quite the handsome man! The man is such the professional photographer and I find... Continue Reading Posted at 11:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Halloween Inspired Fashion - HalloweenExpress.com Maria Palma September 25, 2007 This is a Sponsored Review... Some of what we see on the runways or in fashion magazines these days can certainly pass for Halloween costumes. When I was younger browsing through Vogue I used to wonder where on Earth women... Continue Reading Posted at 7:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Not For the Faint-Hearted: Anorexia Ad in Italy Maria Palma September 25, 2007 Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famous for his campaigns for clothing company Benetton, launched a new campaign yesterday that features the naked body of an emaciated young woman. People in the industry like the new ad. Designers Dolce & Gabbana said,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Is... Maria Palma September 25, 2007 I am constantly reminded of how big the fashion world is. Fashion is diverse as the trees and bushes in a rainforest. We don't judge one tree as "better looking" than another tree. The tree just is - as fashion... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Burberry Spring 2008: The Warrior Woman Maria Palma September 25, 2007 Christopher Bailey has come a long way since he first came on the fashion scene as a designer for Donna Karan. Then there was the time he spent with Tom Ford and Gucci. Now this British-born designer is making headway... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep24	Marc Jacobs 2001 Flashback Maria Palma September 24, 2007 Marc Jacobs received quite a bit of flack for appearing two hours late for his show. Some people assumed that he was off having a drink...Allegations that Marc does deny. Even Julie of Almost Girl can vouch for him. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	StyleMob: A Community For Street-Smart Fashion Lovers Maria Palma September 24, 2007 New Website: STYLEMOB.COM What It Is: A super-addictive new fashion community where users upload and vote on real-world outfits, choosing the best looks of the day. WARNING: Once you rate one outfit, you're hooked.Why It Matters: Because street fashion has... Continue Reading Posted at 10:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 24, 2007 When we think of Giorgio Armani, we envision women dressed in "power wear". However, for Armani's Spring 2008 collection, surprisingly there is no power suit. Instead we get free flowing dresses and pieces fit for glamorous gypsies. We're also treated... Continue Reading Posted at 9:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Upcoming Fashion Events Maria Palma September 24, 2007 October is going to be a month full of fashion events. Here are just a few you may be interested in:Dubai International Fashion Week (DIFW) - DIFW will include fashion shows and exhibitions for fashion-related products, industry workshops and seminars,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Roberto Cavalli: Time For Expansion Maria Palma September 24, 2007 There comes a time when a fashion designer's brand starts to grow and needs a little help. Roberto Cavalli is that designer. He's on the lookout for a great partner and tells WWD: "The price is not what interests me.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep23	Glam Chic's Key Looks For Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 23, 2007 The Glam Chic blog offers us an overview of the 15 looks we'll be lusting after next spring. The one look that did stand out as I was reading reviews and looking over photos was the one-strap dress. Seriously -... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Versaces Continue the Legacy Maria Palma September 23, 2007 It's never a surprise to see a fashion brand venture off outside the world of apparel. After all, once you have the creative juices flowing, it's pretty easy take that creativity into another industry. For instance, I just found out... Continue Reading Posted at 10:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gold Accessories: Takin' It Back to the Old School Maria Palma September 23, 2007 Coutorture has a feature titled "Gold is the New Gold". I think gold is definitely here to stay. In terms of fashion accessories, gold did go away for a little while during the 90's, but it's made a strong... Continue Reading Posted at 6:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"This Is Just Fashion" Maria Palma September 23, 2007 There are two collections from the New York Spring 2008 shows that I've dubbed as one of those "you either love it or you hate it" type of collections: Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang. As Cathy Horyn says in her... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Cindy Crawford Proves That She's Still Got It Maria Palma September 23, 2007 New York & Company is one of those stores that has the basics for the working woman. Well, the stores do carry more casual clothing, but if I ever need a decent pair of slacks, I usually head to New... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep22	Naomi Campbell In Milan Maria Palma September 22, 2007 Naomi Campbell strutted her stuff down the catwalk today during the Miss Bikini LUXE runway show in Milan. Naomi was also in Milan to help raise money for the Fashion For Relief fund. The money will be used to help... Continue Reading Posted at 8:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Malcolm Harris and DIY Public Relations Maria Palma September 22, 2007 "...Our passion is enough to get us through anything..." That's what Malcolm Harris says about fashion designers in this video I found via his interview with The Business of Fashion. Just yesterday I was talking about how YouTube is great... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Just When You Thought We Were Done: Milan Fashion Week Schedule Maria Palma September 22, 2007 Ah, just when you thought you were done reading about Spring 2008, here comes Fashion Week in Milan. Now we really get into the "nitty gritty" of high fashion a la the Italianos. I'll be on the lookout for reviews... Continue Reading Posted at 5:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep21	Knockoffs Fuel the Fashion Industry? Maria Palma September 21, 2007 I just finished reading an interesting article over at The New Yorker titled The Piracy Paradox (via She's A Betty). The idea here is that many fashion designers want Congress to pass the law to stop fashion knockoffs, however, they don't... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Todd Oldham Is Old Navy's New Creative Director Maria Palma September 21, 2007 For awhile now I've been following news about Gap (GPS) and wondering what it would take to revive the company. (Read previous posts: Will This Bring Gap Back on the Map? and An Idea to Get Gap Out of... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Reviews and Recaps: America's Next Top Model Maria Palma September 21, 2007 If you missed the "highly anticipated" America's Next Top Model like I did, check out these blogs/websites for some recaps and reviews: "...there was enough pure crazy in the first episode to make it worth watching.." -- Read Buzz... Continue Reading Posted at 2:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	YouTube: Free Marketing For Your Fashion Brand Maria Palma September 21, 2007 If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you know that I love to post fashion videos that I find at YouTube. For fashion bloggers, it's great to have a multi-media site that engages your readers and YouTube has a... Continue Reading Posted at 1:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stella McCartney For Adidas Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 21, 2007 My most recent trip to San Francisco brought me into the Adidas store at the San Francisco Centre mall. Rows and rows of Adidas gear designed by Stella McCartney occupied this two-story downtown store. I admired each and every piece... Continue Reading Posted at 11:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep20	Finding Balance Between The Bottom Line and Creativity Maria Palma September 20, 2007 Flypaper makes note of the poll at Women's Wear Daily that asks: Does bottom-line thinking kill fashion creativity? Speaking from experience, I do believe that bottom-line thinking does disrupt the creative process. As a jewelry designer who relies on sales... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	It's All About Boho: Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 20, 2007 If bright colors, hippie, and eclectic fashion is your cup of tea, you may enjoy the Spring 2008 collection of Matthew Williamson. Here's what people are saying about it: "Williamson was inspired this season by an English rose who’s decided... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep19	Donna Karan Spring 2008: "The Power Woman" Maria Palma September 19, 2007 It's very difficult to give Donna Karan a bad review. She's only been my favorite designer for more than a decade and she never comes out with a collection that I do not like. While many designers opted for skinny... Continue Reading Posted at 10:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Picks For Spring 2008 Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Although I thought I had recovered from reading all the New York Fashion Week reviews, they still come pouring in. Somehow I got caught up in looking at more pictures that I missed, so I thought I'd share five looks... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What Not to Say To Get Into New York Fashion Week Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Up until recently, attending New York Fashion Week was exclusively by invitation, for press, and buyers. For the first time this past Fashion Week, Gold, Platinum or Centurion American Express members were able to purchase a seat for $100. However,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	PETA Gets More Attention With Alicia Silverstone Commercial Maria Palma September 19, 2007 Word on the streets today is that Alicia Silverstone is appearing naked in a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) commercial that is supposed to appear about two dozen times today on Houston TV stations. Because Alicia is... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep18	Air New Zealand Fashion Week Flies Under the Radar Maria Palma September 18, 2007 As all eyes are on London's Fashion Week, New Zealand is quietly celebrating their own fashion week. Air New Zealand Fashion Week began on September 16 and runs through September 20. I was a little thrown off when I was... Continue Reading Posted at 10:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Laura Bennett Makes a Fashion Statement at the Emmys Maria Palma September 18, 2007 Many of us remember Laura Bennett as the one who accused Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia of getting help for his Fashion Week collections. The famed fashion designer and mother of six kids (yes, six!) is now a member of MSN's... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	London Fashion Week News & Blog Roundup Maria Palma September 18, 2007 It's a busy month for fashion! London Fashion Week kicked off during the weekend, so here's a roundup of links and reviews: Second City Style gives us a run-down of the Luella Bartley runway show. It's nice to see Luella... Continue Reading Posted at 7:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Getting to Know Ralph Lauren Maria Palma September 18, 2007 The latest issue of Fortune Magazine features Ralph Lauren, the man behind the billion dollar fashion empire. After reading the article, I came away with a few tidbits about this fashion mogul and world-wide brand: Ralph Lauren was actually born... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	W Magazine Announces First Ever "I" List Maria Palma September 18, 2007 W Magazine has named the most influential people and places in the fashion world. The names will be published in the upcoming October issue of W Magazine which will be available on the newstands September 21st. Thanks to our friends... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep16	Public Relations in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 16, 2007 If you've worked in the fashion industry for awhile now, you've probably had your run-ins with PR people - some of them not so nice and very protective of their clients. The behavior is understandable since there are some roguish... Continue Reading Posted at 2:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Much Does It Cost To Produce a Runway Show? Maria Palma September 16, 2007 Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week has come and gone...and I went on a mini-vacation for most of last week, hence the lack of posts here. However, since spring is still months away, there will be plenty of time to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:48 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep11	The Difference Between Fashion Blogs and Fashion Magazines Maria Palma September 11, 2007 Last night as I waited in line to pay at the grocery store, my eyes grazed the latest cover of Elle Accessories. It was calling me, so of course, I must follow that calling. The way I feel when browsing... Continue Reading Posted at 6:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep10	New York Fashion Week: Spring 2008 Colors and Fashion Orgasms Maria Palma September 10, 2007 Atlanta Carpet Cleaning - interior fashion never looked so clean! The fabrics, upholstery and carpet runways makeup assistants.Although I did say that the color palette for Spring 2008 consisted of mostly black and white, I may have to retract that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion Inc.: Getting Into the Nitty Gritty of the Fashion Industry Maria Palma September 10, 2007 It's refreshing to know that you can find bloggers at "bigwig" fashion media houses who are actually pretty down-to-earth. Take, for instance, Lauren Goldstein Crowe of Fashion Inc. In her post, Fashion Week -- Isn't It Nice? Lauren tells... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 9	Jason Wu Spring 2008 Reviews Maria Palma September 9, 2007 Wu Tang Clan, watch out! There's another Wu making headlines these days and he never fails to disappoint... Here's what people are saying about Jason Wu's Spring 2008 collection: "It was a demonstration of craftsmanship that not many twentysomething designers... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrities Being Paid to Sit in the Front Row? You Don't Say! Maria Palma September 9, 2007 Earlier this year I wrote about designers being pimps and celebrities being hos when it came to fashion shows and celebrity endorsements. So, this article at Forbes [via The Budget Fashionista] comes as no surprise that celebrities are actually... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why You Won't See Donatella Versace In Flats Maria Palma September 9, 2007 I'd like to take a time out from all the fashion reviews to talk about why Donatella Versace hates flat shoes. Jada Yuan of NY Magazine attended a Versace luncheon where Donatella says: "I prefer women in high heels...I... Continue Reading Posted at 6:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion That Makes You Go "Hmmmm..." Maria Palma September 9, 2007 I'd like to preface this post by saying that I don't like to make fun of the way people dress. I've always been one to say "To each his own" when it comes to fashion. Everyone has their own style... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gottex Spring/Summer 2008: Show Attendees Whisked Off to Exotic Beaches Maria Palma September 9, 2007 The Gottex swimwear show takes us on a journey to exotic places - perhaps the Caribbean, a tropical beach in Brazil, or the Egyptian Nile. Wherever we are, we can certainly feel sassy and sexy in one of these pieces... Continue Reading Posted at 3:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 7	Runway Review: L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 7, 2007 Fun, fun, fun. That's all I could think as I took a look at the pictures from the L.A.M.B. Spring 2008 show. Key pieces for me were the shift dresses which Gwen Stefani wore herself. Most of the collection was... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NY Fashion Week 2008: Makeup Looks on the Runways Maria Palma September 7, 2007 Did you think that New York Fashion Week is just about the fashion? Well, for all you makeup "junkies", I'm dedicating this post to you... If you're wondering what the beauty looks are on the runway, Temptalia gives us an... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Badgley Mischka Spring/Summer 2008 Review Maria Palma September 7, 2007 As a fashion diva gets older, she tends to appreciate the more grown-up looks coming down the runway. Badgley Mischka is one of those brands that starts to appear on the fashion radar. Mark Badgley and James Mischka met when... Continue Reading Posted at 2:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 6	New York Fashion Week: Highlights For Thursday Maria Palma September 6, 2007 It's only the second official day of New York Fashion Week, and already I'm overwhelmed from all the editorials and pictures that I've seen so far. I can't even imagine what it would be like to actually be there running... Continue Reading Posted at 11:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Spring/Summer 2008: Sue Stemp Runway Review Maria Palma September 6, 2007 If any of you are drawn to long, flowy, bohemian-style dresses, you'll love Sue Stemp's collection for Spring 2008. This British-born designer made her debut in New York two years ago and Kate Moss is known to be a big... Continue Reading Posted at 4:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 5	Oscar Doesn't Want the Girls Who Just Want Their Pictures Taken Maria Palma September 5, 2007 You just gotta love Oscar de la Renta for telling it like it is. In this New York Post article a "Source" says: "None of the girls who just show up to places to get their pictures taken were invited. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York Fashion Week: Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2008 Maria Palma September 5, 2007 From what I see, Erin Fetherston's collection is a hybrid of the 70's hippie girl and 80's actress on the show "Dallas". Featherston is certainly not afraid of ruffles. Simple, yet elegant, shiny, and flowy are the words that come... Continue Reading Posted at 11:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2008 Updates Maria Palma September 5, 2007 I've been scouring the "blogosphere" looking for photos and reviews of the shows this morning and this is what I came up with so far: FabSugar gives us a review of the Josh Goot show... ZoomZoom offers a glimpse... Continue Reading Posted at 3:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	First Thoughts on New York Fashion Week Maria Palma September 5, 2007 As those in New York make their way through all the shows at Fashion Week, those of us fashion bloggers on the sidelines are eagerly awaiting the pictures and reviews of the first shows. I did come across this article... Continue Reading Posted at 10:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 4	You Can Hate Fashion, But You Can't Leave It Maria Palma September 4, 2007 Guy Trebay of The New York Times has an article that coincides with a post that I wrote on my personal blog entitled "Angels Love Prada Too". I find it quite interesting that people look down upon other people who... Continue Reading Posted at 2:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Sep 3	America's Next Top Model Enters Season 9 Maria Palma September 3, 2007 As some of you regular readers know, I haven't kept up with America's Next Top Model, otherwise known as "ANTM". I think I watched one episode of season 8 and was disappointed with all the drama. Not that I don't... Continue Reading Posted at 3:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is the Modeling Industry Changing? Maria Palma September 3, 2007 For those of you who don't know, Style.com has a blog called "Style File" which is updated daily with the latest fashion news from around the globe. I spent some time reading it today and discovered this piece by Romney... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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