Alex and Ani Launches the HALO Collection
Alex and Ani Halo Collection NEW YORK, Apr 19, 2009 / FW/ — No, this jewelry collection is not based on the very popular strategy game HALO Wars. Believe it or not, the word halo actually has a divine meaning that is associated with angels and saints. Scientifically, it is a circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon due to a refraction or reflection of...
Carine Gilson Fall 2009: Where Lingerie is more than Just an Accessory
PARIS, Apr 18, 2009 / FW/ — To many, lingerie is just underwear only seen in the privacy of one’s bedroom. Antwerp-trained Carine Gilson sees lingerie more than just an accessory; rather, she sees it as a delicacy, a precious item that is sensitive to the woman who wears it. Aptly, Gilson named her label ‘Carine Gilson Lingerie Couture,’ a craft realization...
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m Series: Scuba Divers do it Deeper
Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M LOS ANGELES, Apr 18, 2009 / FW/ — Last month’s announcement that the world’s largest forest of black coral has been found off the Calabrian shores close to the Scilla region overlooking the Straits of Messina in southern Italy, diving enthusiasts have been agog with the news. And, with a new underwater world to explore, the launch of...
Halle Berry Launches Signature Fragrance with Charity in Mind
Bracelet featured in Halle Berry fragrance ad to be auctioned off for charity DALLAS, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — Fragrance launches are usually fabulous affairs – a red carpet arrival, flowing champagne and hors d’oeuvres. But, Halle Berry had other things in her mind when she launched “Halle by Halle Berry.” Instead of feasting of caviar, she thought of holding...
Bikkembergs Sneaker Delight Spring 2009: Changing the Streetscape
Bikkembergs Sneaker Delight - BKE372 MILAN, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — While the Japanese are rediscovering Dirk Bikkembergs at the 6+ANTWERP FASHION currently on exhibit at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, the designer’s “Sneaker Delight” collection becomes a testament why he is one of the Antwerp 6 that revolutionized fashion. Now in stores, the Bikkembergs Footwear...
Eddie Van Halen Signature Striped Sneakers Now Available to Fans
Eddie Van Halen Signature Striped Sneakers LOS ANGELES, Apr 16, 2009/ FW/ — For Eddie Van Halen fans, the striped sneakers that Eddie wears onstage is as much his signature as his rapid guitar playing, tapping, and high frequency feedback in his concerts. Modeled after his infamous red, white and black striped Frankenstein guitar, the ‘homemade’ sneakers caught...
Back to Noise Accessories Fall 2009: Curiosities
Back to Noise Accessories Fall 2009 PARIS, Apr 16, 2009 / FW/ — Complimenting its prêt-a-porter collection, the Back to Noise Accessories Fall 2009 collection entitled ‘Curiosities’ is an interesting look in the denizens of a winter garden. With the prêt-a-porter collection seemingly inspired by a sunflower in winter, Back to Noise cleverly added the ‘bugs’...
Citizen Watch Names Padraig Harrington as Brand Ambassador
Laurence R. Grunstein and Padraig Harrington (R) DALLAS, Apr 16, 2009 / FW/ — Three-time major golf champion and ranked in the top-five worldwide, Padraig Harrington has been named Citizen Watch’s Brand Ambassador for its Eco-Drive The Signature Collection. The watch, which was introduced by Citizen Eco-Drive at BaselWorld 2009 in Switzerland last month, is set...
Robindira Unsworth Jewelry Collection: Words to Live By
Robindira Unsworth Words of Wisdom Collection LOS ANGELES, Apr 16, 2009 / FW/ — SEEK, SOAR, BELIEVE, GRACE, and PASSION are not just words to husband and wife jewelry design team Robindira and Robert Unsworth. These are words to live by; strong reminders of how one can live a full and rich life. Wanting to share the power of these words, the Unsworths created the...
Fullum & Holt Handbags: Functional, Chic & Organic
Fullum Ribbed Tote DALLAS, Apr 15, 2009 / FW/ — Chances are you are already familiar with Fullum & Holt’s high quality and craftsmanship. The Montreal-based company has produced private label bags for Barneys, Saks, Fred Segal, Holt Renfrew, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. Oh, thrown in high street designers John Varvatos, Thomas Pink and Alexander Wang, also. Fall...
Jewelry Spring 2009 Trends: Colorful, Layered, Long and Chunky
DALLAS, Apr 15, 2009 / FW/ — From dresses to jewelry, designers looked into mother nature for inspiration and thus proposing organic shapes for silhouettes and botanical shades for color. Colorful Drops Colorful Drops from Kwiat Celebrities on the red carpet this award season sported sizeable earrings bursting with color. Lavish shades of blue, green purple and...
