Fashion & Style: Designers are constantly drawing inspiration from the animal kingdom, with animal prints coming down the runway season after season. The newly launched Zebra Collection is the epitome of the trend, building an entire fashion line around the black and white beast from which it draws it name.
The Zebra Collection lifestyle resort collection includes active wear, shoes, handbags, eyewear and accessories. Fitted dresses or skirts are great pieces to pack for your midwinter getaway, as they are tiny enough to pack in a carry-on bag and can take you from a walk on the beach into the club.
The Barcelona shoes are a personal favorite and a great way to tie together a classic black and white ensemble with just a touch of fun and more than a hint of sex appeal. The strappy sandals offer the comfort of a platform with the height of some of the most stunning shoes on the market.
Fashion & Style:The brand begun by Guccio Gucci has expanded into a fashionable luxury empire and the latest looks coming down the runway at the Men's Fall Winter 2010 Fashion Show merge style with function, with more than a touch of Gucci’s leather heritage.
Like last year, the men’s suits coming down the Gucci catwalk are still slim fitting, but not the same super skinny of last year. The suits have returned to a more classic fit with longer jackets, but are still slim with broad shoulders, a slim waist and slim-fitting, short-legged trousers. Jackets feature a mere two buttons, with the bottom button left unfastened, while pants are universally cuffed and ties stop above the low-rise waist.
In the way of color, rich neutrals ruled, accented by traditional fall hues like rust and goldenrod. 2010’s shades of blue also made an appearance in several navy pieces. Warm leather jackets, overnight bags and well-made shoes accessorized both formal and informal wear.
For the weekend, Gucci offered skinny corduroy pants with color-coordinating sweaters and scarves. Cardigans and pullovers reminiscent of the 70's featured shades of brown-patterned shawl necklines. Bolder looks uses satins, as in a coordinating eggplant outfit showcasing a satin blazer and sheened pants ensemble worn over a cotton T-shirt in the same hue.
While subdued compared to some Gucci offerings, overall the show showcased what Gucci does best: fashion forward luxury wear.
Fashion & Style: Ever wish you could bring the control power of Spanx to the beach and fit on the control-top wonders to the beach? I know I have. And now women everywhere can be boosted and tucked in all the right places with the coming-soon launch of a Spanx swimwear line.
According to SheFinds.com, the shapewear company that is a favorite of celebrities and the rest of us alike is getting ready to introduce a line of swimwear using Spanx-technology. The line includes everything from full coverage one pieces to two-piece tankinis. There are even options featuring current fashion trends, including single shoulder straps, ruffles and color blocking.Other options have standard swimwear styles that tie behind the neck, as well as tankinis.
The line is set to be sold on the Spanx website beginning in late January.
Fashion & Style: Nothing feels more sublimely luxe than cozying up with cashmere. Ahilya takes cashmere to a whole level of luxurious comfort by blending ancient Kashmiri methods with cutting edge British design.
Using the world’s finest resources for each scarf--fibers are from Ladakh, lace from France and metallic fibers from Japan—each scarf is hand spun, hand woven and hand dyed.
The result is Manuela Moollan's ahilya scarves, a reflection of Europe’s history with Kashmir. Made with ancient traditions, the scarves are genuine cashmere, straight from the legendary goats, but are so inspired by the city of London. Each collection reflects a merging of cultures and the brand new range of 2010 are no exception.
Inspired by Surrealism, ahilya’s 2010 collection is at once a juxtaposition and a merging of old and new, time and space, ancient and modern. The collection features the collaboration of up and coming design talent Jane Rutter and artist Lela Shield, who helped to move the scarf from accessory to statement.
Whether a city fairy floating in lace, or a tough as nails type, the new collection, which incorporates exquisite chains and laces, has a place in every wardrobe.
Fashion & Style: Italian label Tod’s, famed for its iconic driving loafers, shoes and chic bags, has launched a line of luxurious, super stylish leather motorcycle helmets. Featuring a microfiber lining, chrome hardware and flip-up plexiglass eye shields, the luxe lids are priced at about $1,000 and come in glove soft, saddle stitched black, white and vacchetta leather. The helmets are made by hand entirely in Italy, in a painstaking process ensuring their quality and durability, and adhere to rigorous road-going safety standards. Truly a marriage of timeless style and contemporary luxury.
Tod’s has been expanding its offerings of late and also recently introduced its first line of sunglasses. Meanwhile, the firm’s dapper owner Diego Della Valle just published a book extolling the virtues of the stylish lifestyle embodied by the brand. Titled The Italian Touch, it’s a collaboration with Italian fashion journalist Donatella Sartorio spotlighting 100 stylish, talented Italians and Tod’s devotees, including a sophisticated Tuscan prince who teaches international law at a university, edits a daily newspaper and manages a large winery at San Gimignano.
Designer Lingerie: Lace and filmy undergarments have long been known as a way to make a woman feel sexy and none more so than specialty boutique company Parah.
High-end brand Parah can be found in select locations throughout Europe and have the honor of being some of the world’s finest lingerie. The company’s winter ad campaign is boldly seductive, using fur and other luxe fabrics to highlight the collection’s sexy assortment of corsetry, garters and stockings, lace, satin, push-up cups and carefully designed cutouts.
Founded in 1950 in Northern Italy in the town of Gallarate near Varese, Parah SPA has grown to become one of the world’s premiere lingerie and swimwear companies. Since the 1970s, Parah has gained a reputation for putting fashion first, with the latest technological advancements.
Fashion & Style: Harry Potter star Emma Watson is making a name for herself not only as an actress but also as a style star, whether she’s appearing in Burberry ads or walking a red carpet. Which is why it’s so great that she’s using her fame for good in a new collaboration with UK based People Tree, a fashionable Fair Trade company.
The ethical retailer works with Fair Trade people to produce ethically and ecologically sound designs. Emma has worked with the company to create a collection of casual comfort clothes, saying, “I think young people like me are becoming increasingly aware of the humanitarian issues surrounding fast fashion and want to make good choices but there aren’t many options out there.”
The comfortable clothing collection is filled with everyday casual wear for men and women including jersey t-shirts, dresses, woven skirts, trousers, shorts and knitwear, embellished with cutephrases and advice like “I’m not toxic,” and “Please don’t panic. I’m organic.” In addition, there are also hand-crafted and recycled accessories and home décor pieces.
Launching later next month, the collection is available through People Tree and ASOS.
Fashion & Style: JérômeCoste, the Creative Director behind Les Ateliers Ruby, and Karl Lagerfield, Chanel’s fashion maestro have teamed up for Ruby’s fourth installment of signature limited edition helmets, according to Yatzer.com
Based on Ruby’s classic Pavillion Helmet design, a retro look that utilizes aerospace technology for safety, the four helmets in the new collection are combined with Chanel’s signature aesthetic black and white sensibility of rich fabrics, fur and pearls.
The first helmet in stylish black and white tweed has already hit shelves for €1,200. This version is limited to 100 pieces. The remaining three helmets are even more exclusive, being limited to only 12 pieces each. One is covered in terracotta colored fabric embroidered with pearls for €3,820, another is covered in shiny black mink for €4,545, and the final is white rex rabbit fur for €2,730.
Karl’s special personal touch includes an external pocket for an iPod, an accessory the fashion guru reportedly can’t be without.
To celebrate the collaboration, a limited edition of five hundred pieces of Karl’s rendition of the Ruby Woman on a silk 70x70 cm is also available at €140.
The very special collaboration made their debut at the Chanel Autumn/Winter 2009/2010 collection show.
Men’s Luxury Sportswear: Porsche Design announced that its Porsche Design Sport Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is coming this January. The seventh release of this engineered-luxury sportswear line, which is a team effort between Porsche Design and Adidas, consists of footwear and sportswear fitting for golfers, runners, tennis players, and water- and snow-related sports enthusiasts.
Two-time America's Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Jochen Schümann, and his team, played a major role in the development of the AC Bowman sailing shoes. The luxury-sailing shoes provide sure-footed traction on decks as well as on dance floors. The shoes absorb shocks well and feature a quick drying mesh upper to complement a rubber outsole.
Fashion & Style: Described by Vogue as ‘the perfect reason to start planning your holiday wardrobe’, Papillon Bleu has raised the bar again this year with its stunning Spring / Summer 2010 collection “Island Girl”.
Bursting with such magnificent colors as rich amethyst, cooling aqua and citrus lime, Papillon Bleu’s resort collection has cleverly created a versatile look that can be worn day or night, be it après beach, poolside or an evening under the stars.
December 10, 2009 Fashion & Style: Ralph Lauren has become a universal icon of American style. The brand redefined personal style and integrated it with the wearer’s lifestyle, making the two nearly synonymous.
Now, Ralph Lauren has aligned itself with an event so steeped in tradition, the brand has cemented itself in history. As a continuation of the company’s involvement in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Ralph Lauren has designed the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony Parade outfits for the U.S. Team.
Luxury Men’s Fashion: Duncan Quinn is a great source for haberdashery and bespoke clothing. DQ offers a varied line of high-end luxury items for men. The signature areas of expertise are in custom-made suits, shirts, ties, and handkerchiefs. Other premium-quality goodies include ready to wear shirts items and accessories, such as scarves, cufflinks, and casual wear for discerning gentlemen.
Bespoke suits are available in the finest of fabrics. Depending on the prerequisites, a suit can be delivered as quickly as two weeks or as long as eight weeks subsequent to the final fitting. Straight from the company’s website, sartorial excellence begins at $4,000 per suit and, depending upon circumstances and variables, could cost as much as $15,000.
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Fashion & Style: Designers are constantly drawing inspiration from the animal kingdom, with animal prints coming down the runway season after season. The newly launched 
Fashion & Style:The brand begun by 
Fashion & Style: Ever wish you could bring the control power of Spanx to the beach and fit on the control-top wonders to the beach? I know I have. And now women everywhere can be boosted and tucked in all the right places with the coming-soon launch of a 
Fashion & Style: Nothing feels more sublimely luxe than cozying up with cashmere. Ahilya takes cashmere to a whole level of luxurious comfort by blending ancient Kashmiri methods with cutting edge British design.
Fashion & Style: Italian label Tod’s, famed for its iconic driving loafers, shoes and chic bags, has launched a line of luxurious, super stylish leather motorcycle helmets. Featuring a microfiber lining, chrome hardware and flip-up plexiglass eye shields, the luxe lids are priced at about $1,000 and come in glove soft, saddle stitched black, white and vacchetta leather. The helmets are made by hand entirely in Italy, in a painstaking process ensuring their quality and durability, and adhere to rigorous road-going safety standards. Truly a marriage of timeless style and contemporary luxury.
Designer Lingerie: Lace and filmy undergarments have long been known as a way to make a woman feel sexy and none more so than specialty boutique company Parah.
Fashion & Style: Harry Potter star Emma Watson is making a name for herself not only as an actress but also as a style star, whether she’s appearing in Burberry ads or walking a red carpet. Which is why it’s so great that she’s using her fame for good in a new collaboration with UK based 
Fashion & Style: JérômeCoste, the Creative Director behind Les Ateliers Ruby, and Karl Lagerfield, Chanel’s fashion maestro have teamed up for Ruby’s fourth installment of signature limited edition helmets, according to 
Men’s Luxury Sportswear: Porsche Design announced that its Porsche Design Sport Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is coming this January. The seventh release of this engineered-luxury sportswear line, which is a team effort between Porsche Design and Adidas, consists of footwear and sportswear fitting for golfers, runners, tennis players, and water- and snow-related sports enthusiasts.
Fashion & Style: Described by Vogue as ‘the perfect reason to start planning your holiday wardrobe’, Papillon Bleu has raised the bar again this year with its stunning Spring / Summer 2010 collection “Island Girl”.
Luxury Men’s Fashion: Duncan Quinn is a great source for haberdashery and bespoke clothing. DQ offers a varied line of high-end luxury items for men. The signature areas of expertise are in custom-made suits, shirts, ties, and handkerchiefs. Other premium-quality goodies include ready to wear shirts items and accessories, such as scarves, cufflinks, and casual wear for discerning gentlemen.
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