Gwen Stefani to design kids apparel range for Target

Gwen Renée Stefani, the 41-year-old American singer-songwriter turned fashion designers, will be launching a new children’s collection dubbed Harajuku Mini in alliance with Target.


The star debuted with her clothing line L.A.M.B. in 2003 and expanded her collection with the 2005 Harajuku Lovers line, drawing inspiration from Japanese culture and fashion. Her clothing lines have been a great success and have silenced all the critics of her fashion labels.


Harajuku Mini would be available in outlets all across the US on November 13, 2011, while its second collection is scheduled to hit outlets in January next year.

In her statement announcing the tie up with Target, Stefani said that designing the kids apparel collection was like a dream come true for her as she always was willing to design a cool kids fashion collection, enthused by the super-cute and frisky children’s wear found in Japan.


Presently, though no outlines of the collection have been made public, she did extend a clue that the designs would portray the bold looks that her two young sons – Kingston who is five and Zuma who is almost three – normally wear.

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Fashion designers a cut above the rest

DHL, the world's leading logistics company, is proud to announce the three talented finalists of the annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. In its second year, the Scholarship aims to identify Australia’s emerging fashion talent and assist them in achieving international business growth.

The 2011 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship finalists are:

- Rachel Gilbert, based in Sydney“Rachel has shown a strong brand presence within just a few years. This bright young talent is the one to watch and has a huge future ahead of her,” said Lucia Labbate from IMG Fashion.

- We Are Handsome, by designers Indhra Chagoury & Jeremy Somers“Indrha and Jeremy have an impressive export strategy backed up by unique prints and designs,” said Jamila Dlala, Global Multi-National Customer Manager from DHL Express Australia.

- Ellery, designer Kym Ellery
“Ellery’s designs are absolutely impeccable and beautifully crafted. She has the persistence and attitude to last in this competitive industry,” Nicola Finetti, one of Australia’s outstanding fashion designers.

Judged by three of Australia’s top fashion and exporting industry leaders – Jamila Dlala, Global Multi-National Customer Manager from DHL; Lucia Labbate from IMG Fashion; and Australian fashion designer Nicola Finetti – the Scholarship received a number of high calibre entries proving there is an emerging talent pool of Australian designers that have the business acumen to succeed overseas.

 

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Collections hit the catwalk at Graduate Fashion Show

The crowds were wowed at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, when The University of Northampton’s nationally acclaimed School of The Arts Graduate Fashion Show took to the catwalk.

The Show featured collections from graduating Year 3 students from the Division of Fashion and Textiles, as well as a Year 2 collection. Bright pinks, orange and purples were a strong trend and there were collections inspired by fairground rides, cosmetic surgery, biker chicks and dolls. Dalmatians even took to the catwalk, along with the professional models.

The evening Graduate Fashion Show presented awards to some of the talented students and graduates from all Years across the Fashion and Textiles Division. Congratulations to:

• Hensman - Creative Styling £150 - Vicky Fallon; named New Fashion Designers Designer of the Month for July 2011.
• Sazarac - Innovative use of Colour & Print £100 - Ellie Bevis
• Handels banken - for Creative use of Leather and Fabric £150 - Thom Neal
• Falcon International Bags Ltd - For Technical Excellence in Fashion Leather Accessories £300 - Jessica Kidby
• Joseph Cheaney & Sons - Footwear Design - £300 - Lois Addison
• Oriflame - Portfolio Excellence £100 - Gemma Darby
• Belamy Fragrances - Creative use of Materials - Kelly Bull
• Silver Viscount - Innovative use of fabric and stitch £100 - Simona Maccario
• Catherine Lichaot Frank and Co - Patent Award - Harriet Pearse
• Guy West - Enterprising and Visionary Footwear Design - Dorcas Phillips
• Leslie Church Memorial Fund £500 - Surbjit Singh
• Leslie Church Memorial Fund £500 - Louise Stratton
• The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - £1000 - Rosalind Northern
• The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - £750 - Charlotte Ledger
• The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - £500 - Millie Dawson
• The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - £250 - Sophie Everson
• The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - £1000 - Jessica Rouse
• The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - £1000 - Tine Raceman
• The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - £1000 - Sophie Salem
• The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - £1500 - Surbjit Singh
• The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers - £1500 - Jessica Kidby

 

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Nadir Tati’s ‘The Power of Africa’ to be on display at AFWNY

Angolan designer, Nadir Tati, will exhibit her newest collection at Africa Fashion Week (New York) (AFWNY) produced by Adirée. AFWNY will take place in New York City’s Financial District July 14th, 15th and 16th at the Broad Street Ballroom.

Nadir Tatis collection themed “The Power of Africa” creates an atmosphere where one can easily identify with the contemporary African woman in a modern world. Tati, whose collection draws inspiration from the traditions and culture of her people, reflects the wealth and power of Angola. Angola has recently had a spike in their economy. The government has announced their plans to open a Stock Exchange this year. Tati’s collection demonstrates this advancement.

AFWNY includes runway shows hosting 21+ designers from various countries in Africa and those of the African Diaspora, exhibitions, and industry networking events. Opening Fashion designers Korto Momolu and designers like Washington Roberts, Saint Wobil, AAMAA Couture, Bill Witherspoon and others will showcase.

 

 

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Krush Culture launches Camilla Franks fashion label

Celebrity fashion designers and artist, Camilla Franks, is launching in South Africa this summer. The Camilla label brings worldly charm, personality and exotic flavour to timeless fashion.

“It’s a label that doesn’t discriminate, “says the designer who constantly travels the world in search of inspiration. “I design for all shapes and sizes – all personalities and walks of life - I just want to make women look and feel beautiful whether it’s in a figure-hugging micro mini or a lavishly bejeweled cocktail dress”.

Camilla Franks is a dynamic designer who has been transforming kaftans into chic wardrobe staples for fashionistas and celebrities across the globe. Oprah Winfrey, Fergie, Liz Hurley, Jennifer Hawkins, Paris Hilton, Tori Spelling and Paula Abdul have all been spotted wearing Camilla Kaftans.

The collection consists of free-flowing Kaftans.Bold, pastel, electric and fluro-coloured silk blend prints feature Mother Nature’s beautiful landscapes including luscious tropical and rainforest illustrations with butterflies, peacocks, Amazon tigers, snakes and fish scales as further inspirations. Carefully placed Swarovski crystals and hand beading add runway glamour to these beautiful Kaftans.

 

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Koko & Palenki welcomes celebrity designer Nicole Richie

Koko & Palenki, South Florida’s trend setting boutique, teams up with Nicole Richie for an afternoon of style. On Friday April 29, 2011, Koko & Palenki’s Aventura Mall store will host celebrity Fashion designers, Nicole Richie from 2-4 p.m. Richie will be signing autographs and showcasing new pieces from her Spring line of House of Harlow 1960.


“Of our five South Florida locations we picked our Aventura store because it’s central to our clients coming from both the north and south,” said Pamela Garcia, President of Koko & Palenki. “This is going be a great event because our boutique is the perfect setting where fashion lovers and style icons can connect.”


In 2009 Richie launched her boho-chic line House of Harlow 1960, as a jewelry line. Since then HOH 1960 has grown into a full line featuring shoes, ready-to-wear fashion and jewelry. Koko & Palenki has been showcasing the line since its inception. The boutique now carries HOH 1960 jewelry, sunglasses and shoes. In the fall the store will also be carrying Richie’s Winter Kate line.


Nicole Richie’s appearance is going to be the first in a series designed by Koko & Palenki to bring fashion icons and celebrities to its South Florida locations. For future events Koko & Palenki customers will receive special invites to other in-store appearances.

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Lingerie brand Ultimo picks real women over models

UK’s leading fashion designers lingerie and women’s wear brand, Ultimo recently signed seven 'real women' to represent its new lingeries collection.

Being insightful to the complaints from ordinary women that real need not mean fat, the firm organized a national level competition, where the firm received over 10,000 entries from several women, eager and willing to model for the brand.


The firm picked the seven finalists to be the new faces and bodies of the brand. This was the company’s second campaign where it shunned professional models to use the so-called 'real women'.


Michelle Mone OBE, CEO of Ultimo, who modelled for her own lingerie in a campaign last year, said that, they were inundated with applications during the last competition, and added that, all the women were very much excited and did a wonderful job.


The models picked by Ultimo vary in the age group of 18 to 31 years and ranged in sizes from 8 to 18. 

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Vancouver Fashion Week to foster growth of designers

This April will mark the 10th anniversary of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) with the upcoming Fall/Winter 2011 Show. Recognised as a global platform for established and upcoming designers, VFW has become a much sought-after event for the Canadian and international fashion elite. 


VFW has built a respected reputation on its ability to showcase the fashion industry and accommodate multicultural fashion designers successfully. Hailed as the West Coast's most prestigious industry event, VFW is committed to fostering the growth of designers and celebrating the fashion industry. Attendees at Vancouver Fashion Week will include editors, designers, buyers, top executives, celebrities, fashionistas and highly regarded socialites. 


VFW draws both national and international attention and has been featured on CityTV, Shaw TV, The Vancouver Courier, The Asian Post, The Province, ELLE Canada, Flare and CeCi magazine among others. Starting on Tuesday, the exclusive and highly anticipated Opening Gala will be held at the Sutton Hotel and will highlight one piece from each of the designer's collections as well as present beauty products and other fashion related accessories in an exhibition.

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Fashion designers vouch for viscose fabrics

To promote consumption and to propagate the inherent qualities of viscose yarn, the Association of Man-Made Fibre Industry in India (AMFII) organised a day long event - ‘Viscose Connect 2011’ in Surat, which concluded with a dazzling fashion show, presented by top-notch Fashion designers of India.

The morning session included interactions between the top officials of the three viscose filament yarn Manufacturer; Century Rayon, Kesoram Rayon and Indian Rayon and those from across the textile value-chain in Surat, which included weavers and embroiders.

These round-table deliberations were meant to inform the Surat textile value-chain about the properties of fabrics made from viscose filament yarn like very good water absorbency and eco-friendliness. They were also informed that, an array of woven fabric like crepe, georgette, satin, velvet and taffeta are manufactured using VFY, thus providing a complete fabric solution.

They were further told that, unlike most man-made fibres, rayon is not synthetic. It is made from wood pulp, a cellulosic based raw material which is naturally-occurring, bio-degradable and is a renewable resource. It is eco-friendly & similar to those of natural cellulosic fibres, such as cotton or linen, than those of other man-made fibres such as nylon or polyester

This was followed by the main event which began in the late evening in which around 300 of the who’s who from the Surat textile sector were invited. The welcome address was given by Vice-President of AMFII and also President of Century Rayon Ltd, Mr Chitlange.

He welcomed the audience by saying that this event has been first organised in Surat due to the fact that, the association of viscose yarn with Surat goes back to the late 50’s and early 60’s, as it was the first city to adopt and consume viscose filament yarn whole-heartedly. Consumption of polyester, silk and nylon followed later.

He added by saying’ “Our objective was to inform the textile value-chain in Surat about the unique properties of viscose like luster which is equivalent to silk, but is also absorbent like cotton. Fabrics made from viscose filament yarn are eco-friendly and skin-friendly. Considering the growing disposable incomes of the Indian consumer, we anticipate high demand for viscose fabrics in the near future”.

 

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