Missoni and Cinema Against AIDS

Missoni ROME, Oct 24, 2008 / — Missoni is sponsoring the event organized by AMFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. The black tie gala and auction, under the patronage of the International Film Festival of Rome, will be held in the charming and historic Galleria Borghese inside the Villa Borghese Pinciana. The color, the energy, the passion, the optimistic approach... 

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Tara Bradley Graduation Collection at AAU

Tara Bradley backstage DALLAS, Oct 20, 2008 / FW/ — An MFA graduate, Tara Bradley was already working in New York at Catherine Malandrino when she was told that she was one of the AAU students who would present their graduation collection at Bryant Park. Photo by Randy Brooke, courtesy of AAU Related Post: AAU Leverages Technology for its Fashion Degrees New York... 

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Elena Akoulova Graduation Collection at AAU

Elena Akoulova backstage DALLAS, Oct 20, 2008 / FW/ — Russian-born Elena Akoulova completed her degree online while in Marietta, GA. She has created a womenswear collection of simple A-line linen dresses with draping techniques and colors inspired by orchids. She presented her thesis before the review committee in San Francisco. Elena plans to go into production... 

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Whitley Kros Spring 2009: A Focus on Fun Fashion

Marissa Ribisi and Sophia Coloma on the runway Spring 2009, Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Oct 19, 2008 / FW/ — Named the ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ Designer for the Spring 2009 season of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, Whitley Kros joins stellar names like Ralph Rucci and Bradley Bayou, who had been given that honor. Comprised of design duo Marissa... 

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Viridis Luxe Spring 2009: Exciting Alternative Fashion

Viridis Luxe designer on the runway Spring 2009 LOS ANGELES, Oct 19, 2008 / FW/ — Redefining the world ‘alternative fashion’ to be ‘sustainable fashion’, the Viridis Luxe Spring 2009 collection aims to raise awareness for eco-friendly apparel and to provide a forum for fashion as a social commentary. Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Related... 

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Tulle & Cloth Logic Spring 2009: Effortless Chic

Tulle & Cloth Logic designers on the runway Spring 2009 LOS ANGELES, Oct 18, 2008 / FW/ — Inspired by vintage fashion, architecture and flowers, as well as local boutiques’ and indie art shows, Tulle & Cloth Logic’s Spring 09 collection is the perfect blend of effortless chic glamour. Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Related Post: Los Angeles... 

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Suh-Tahn Spring 2009: Fashion’s Inner Workings

Suh-Tahn designers on the runway Spring 2009, Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Oct 18, 2008 / FW/ — Inspired by California lifestyle, Suh-Tahn Spring 2009 collection takes a deeper look into the construction of a garment, as the internal workings are made visible from the outside, much like the body of a jellyfish. C – California C – Sea C – See Photos courtesy of... 

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Samora Spring 2009: Sensuality is the Key

Samora on the runway, Spring 2009 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Oct 18, 2008 / FW/ — One of the stalwarts of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, Samora returns to Culver City for the ninth consecutive season when she unveiled her Spring 2009 collection. Inspired by the city of Paris, Samora mixed French aesthetics with the Los Angeles comfy lifestyle that... 

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Nonja McKenzie Spring 2009

Nonja McKenzie on the runway Spring 2009 LOS ANGELES, Oct 18, 2008 / FW/ — Selected photos from the Nonja McKenzie Spring 2009 during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Related Post: Los Angeles Spring 2009[Show as slideshow] 12►SHARETHIS.addEntry({... 

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Leila Hafzi Spring 2009: Ultra Sexy & Feminine Silhouettes

Leila Hafzi on the runway Spring 2009 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Oct 18, 2008 / FW/ — Making her debut on the Los Angeles catwalk, Norwegian-born designer Leila Hafzi was inspired by animals from Tibetian mythology. Entitled ‘Utopia’ Hafzi’s debut collection also showed influences from the 1970s as seen on the ultra sexy and feminine silhouettes with a guilt-free... 

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Joseph Domingo Spring 2009: Exploration of the Feminine Mystique

Joseph Domingo on the runway, Spring 2009 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Oct 17, 2008 / FW/ — Inspired by Aphrodite, the goddess of love, Joseph Domingo continued his exploration of feminine mystique as he engaged in the art of seduction by baring just the right amount of SKIN, which by the way is the title of the collection. “It’s not about being overtly sexy but being... 

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