Seen & Heard: Eva Mendes, Melissa George, Sarah Wynter, Rihanna, Nicky Hilton

Eva Mendes in Alberta Ferretti DALLAS, Apr 30, 2010 / FW/ — TGIF! I hope that you are taking advantage of the beautiful spring days that we are all having. Eva Mendes, Melissa George, Sarah Wynter, Rihanna and Nicky Hilton seem to be doing just that. In New York at the DKMS 4th Annual “Linked Against Leukemia” Gala last night, Eva Mendes walked the red carpet... 

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Seen & Heard: Eric Dane and Daniel Craig in 2(x)ist

NEW YORK, Apr 30, 2010 / — Renewed men’s underwear label 2(x)ist has always been the brand of choice amongst trend-savvy, fashion forward men and celebrities alike. Known for its innovative product design and provocative imagery, 2(x)ist proudly confirms that men who know style, wear 2(x)ist. Most recently, silver screen hunks Eric Dane and Daniel Craig were spotted... 

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Kotsu-Kotsu Accessories Fall 2010: Japanese curios

PARIS, Apr 30, 2010 / FW/ — For the second year in Paris, an exhibition of Japanese youth brand Kotsu-Kotsu attracted a lot of attention from the city’s fashion set. Combining the best design work of students, Kotsu-Kotsu aims to open cultural and economic boundaries between Japan and other countires. And, of course, it is also a great opportunity to young talents... 

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Costume Dept Fall 2010: A Woman and Her Dress

LOS ANGELES, Apr 30, 2010 / — Symbiosis, although generally used as a biology term, is the underlying theme behind Los Angeles-based Costume Dept.’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. For this season, symbiosis is interpreted as the mutual relationship between a woman and her dress. Both exist separately, but when working together, can create the most confident of... 

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Chron’s & Colitis 17th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon and Fashion Show

Oscar De La Renta gown NEW YORK, Apr 29, 2010 / — The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Greater New York Chapter presented its 17th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon Wednesday, Apr 28th to honor outstanding individuals who work to find a cure for Crohn’s disease andulcerative colitis. The luncheon, held at the Waldorf-Astoria was hosted by Cynthia... 

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Elisabetta Giusti Spring / Summer 2010: Girlish Power

MILAN, Apr 30, 2010 / FW/ — Delicate and soft, petals and flowers bloom on tracks with a brush shirt, shirtsleeves and dresses in a “miniature”, made of pure silk and chiffon, the Elisabetta Giusti Spring / Summer 2010 collection is a tribute to “Girlish power”. Launched in 2009 by Cassano Magnano-based Di Line Srl, which is well known for... 

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Nigerian Designer Deola Sagoe Launches in the U.S. Market

NEW YORK, NY, April 29, 2010 – Deola Sagoe, Nigeria’s leading designer and arguably today’s most prominent name in African fashion, has set her sights on launching her brand and likeness in the United States. Already a formidable force in Africa’s fashion world, Deola Sagoe was one of three designers chosen to participate in Arise Magazine’s African Collective... 

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Chopard Celebrates 150th Anniversary

President and CEO of Chopard USA Marc Hruschka and Kate Hudson NEW YORK, Apr 30, 2010 / — Chopard celebrated its 150th anniversary with the worldwide debut of Animal World, a one-of-a-kind haute joaillerie collection, and a performance by John Legend at The Frick Collection. On April 29th Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, hosted... 

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Seen & Heard: Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Bilson, Dr. Jill Biden, Kourtney Kardashian, Karina Smirnoff

Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Emilio Pucci sandals DALLAS, Apr 30, 2010 / FW/ — Celebrity sightings for the final day of the workweek are about fashion repeat offenders led by Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Bilson and Dr. Jill Biden. Gwyneth Paltrow, who truly has great fashion sense must love her Emilio Pucci suede sandals from the Pre-Fall 2010 collection. On April 28th, at... 

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News Briefs: Zipper Turned 97 Years Old; Design for Humanity Benefit

The Zipper Turned 97 DALLAS, Apr 30, 2010 / FW/ — The zipper, an ubiquitous fastener in most garments has also been a source of inspiration for many designers beginning with Donatella Versace who at one time designed a whole collection based on a zipper. An American invention, 97 years ago yesterday, Gideon Sundback received a patent for the “separable fastener”... 

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Back to Noise Fall 2010

PARIS, Apr 29, 2010 / FW/ — Simply entitled Noise 004, Catherine Dupire-Clement referenced the 1980s and mixed these elements with masculine clothing to create architectural silhouettes for the club-going career girl. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:... 

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