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August 2005

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Fashion Designer Profiles: Christian Siriano

Aug 26, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, 22, was born to design. Raised by a creative family in Annapolis, Maryland, Christian was first introduced to the arts through his sister's interest in dance. Christian himself performed... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Calvin Klein

Aug 22, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Francisco Costa - named Womenswear Designer of the Year (2006) by the Council of Fashion Designers of America - assumed the role of creative director of the Calvin Klein Collection for women after working directly with Calvin... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Chloé

Aug 22, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Chloé is founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisienne with a dark beauty and a bohemian spirit. Rejecting the stiff formality of the 50's fashion, she creates soft, body conscious clothes from fine... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Diane Von Furstenburg

Aug 21, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Diane von Furstenberg first arrived in the fashion world in 1972, and by 1976, had sold millions of her signature Wrap dress, coming to symbolize female power and freedom to an entire generation by encouraging women to "feel... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Bvlgari

Aug 19, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: The Bulgaris descend from an ancient family of Greek silversmiths, whose trade began in a small village of Epirus, where Sotirio, the family founder, manufactured precious silver objects. In the late 19th century,... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Bill Blass

Aug 19, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: William Ralph Blass established his eponymous Bill Blass fashion house in 1970. Over the course of his career, Blass has established himself as one of the most internationally recognized American designers of his time. He was a... Read More

Hip ipod mini case by Dior

Aug 18, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Accessories: Dior has produced a hip iPod mini case with dazzling chain. The sleekest, most sophisticated way to tote your tunes. Dior's handsome case conceals your iPod Mini in a polished leather sleeve, complete with convenient... Read More

The power of a tie

Aug 16, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Accessories: "Right this way Sir," says the Maitre D as he escorts you through a maze of tables filled with well-heeled and influential diners. Your table is already partially occupied by powerful decision makers; you confidently... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Christian Audigier

Aug 15, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Christian Audigier was born in southern France in the city of Avignon. From the beginning, he was drawn to the rock and roll style. He wanted to follow in the footsteps of Mick Jagger, but lacked the singing voice. Christian... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Giorgio Armani

Aug 15, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: "When I think about fashion, I think about something intrinsic to my life. When I think about style, I think of it as the only real luxury that anyone can afford to indulge, with or without money. When I think about elegance, I... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Yansi Fugel

Aug 14, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: YANSI FUGEL's advanced collection reflects a total lifestyle concept inspired from the world around her. Through her unique creative vision and innovative approach to design YANSI FUGEL creates a high fashion look... Read More

Bag Lady

Aug 9, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Don't be afraid to admit it. You've had dreams about the perfect handbag. Given the budget of a hotel heiress, you'd have a different bag every weekend. What you would give for a "virtual" closet of hundreds of bags to choose from. With Bag Borrow... Read More

Nokia 7280

Aug 8, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Just one Chanel bag, just one pair of Manolo's? Absurd! After all, we ladies need choices. Choice is key to any fashionista's closet. So why bother trying to accessorize around one cell phone? The Nokia 7280 arrives with a sartorial... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Ralph Lauren

Aug 7, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: What began forty years ago with a collection of ties has grown into an entire world, redefining American style. Ralph Lauren has always stood for providing quality products, creating worlds and inviting people to take part in... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Nicole Miller

Aug 7, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: Nicole Miller uniquely combines the ideas of elegance and rebellion to achieve a subtle sexiness that is the essence of modern femininity. In her hands, the drape and cut of designer clothes are transformed to a younger, more... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Kate Spade

Aug 7, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: While growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Katherine Noel Brosnahan, now Kate Spade, was both the epitome and antithesis of the all-American girl. there was always something charmingly familiar yet wonderfully original about... Read More

Fashion Designer Profiles: Betsey Johnson

Aug 7, 2005  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Fashion Bios: New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the... Read More