A wedding dress, which seems to reveal more than it hides, was presented on the ramp on the second day of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin, Germany, making heads turn.

The non-conventional wedding dress, presented by German fashion house Kaviar Gauche, resembles a transparent veil put over a lingerie set that is joined together with a central strip.

The designer duo of Alexandra Fischer-Roehler and Johanna Kühl, who are behind the creation, have presented several shows in which they have crossed the traditional boundaries since they founded the label in 2003.


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Naeem Khan, the fashion designers known for adorning starlets in his luxurious collection of impeccably cut dress, sophisticated gowns and chic separates, receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collections.


"The admiration we have for Naeem Khan's designs and his exceptional reputation throughout the fashion industry make him the ideal 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer," said Lisa Holladay, manager of brand experience marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. "His highly-crafted embroidered pieces and breathtaking gowns that grace the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week are expressions of his precision and expertise, and we are thrilled to support his show this season."


Naeem Khan dresses many of the world's most stylish women including clients such as Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Katherine Heigl, Emily Blunt, Taylor Swift, Lea Michele and First Lady Michelle Obama. In 2008 Khan was inducted as a member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America. Naeem Khan continues to evolve as one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today.


"As a lifetime Mercedes-Benz owner, the honor of being chosen as the 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer has a very special meaning to me," says Naeem Khan. "I am thrilled to receive this accolade from a brand that shares the same passion for innovative design and quality craftsmanship that I do."


In its ninth year, the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program continues to create unique experiences that tie fashion and automobile design together while supporting the growing needs of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week designers. Each season, a designer is chosen that demonstrates an unparalleled talent and a dedication to the use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design, all characteristics that define the three-pointed star. Khan joins a prestigious list of past "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designers including Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Narciso Rodriguez, and CHADO Ralph Rucci.

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Gucci dressed select nominees and presenters for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards taking place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The awards show was broadcast live yesterday at 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET on NBC. 

Presenter Salma Hayek-Pinault wore a Gucci Art Deco strapless evening gown with a black satin evening clutch. The dress features a graphic bustier embroidered with antique gold and silver glass bugle beads, thin beaded black belt and a fully embroidered liquid skirt of vertical lines of glass beads and black satin peep toe evening shoes. 

Jessica Alba presented wearing a Gucci pale lilac Première silk charmeuse embroidered eveningwear. The dress features crystal encrusted organza petals, light crystal drops and a high-waisted sash that drapes into a pleated train. 

Evan Rachel Wood, who is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Made for Television for Mildred Pierce, wore a custom designed Gucci Première halter neck gown and black suede evening sandals. The midnight green dress is embroidered with overlapping fish scale paillettes and ostrich plumes, graduating into a full skirt of iridescent feathers. 

Berenice Bejo, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for The Artist, wore a Gucci Première sapphire silk organza strapless evening gown. The dress features an asymmetrical gathered bustier and full skirt with tiers of cascading petals. 

Presenter Robert Downey Jr. wore a Gucci black custom tuxedo jacket with tails, tuxedo trousers, white dress shirt, white pique cotton vest, white silk tie and black lace ups. 

Pedro Almodovar, whose film The Skin I Live In is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, wore a Gucci black satin trimmed two button Signoria tuxedo with a white dress shirt, black silk tie and black leather lace ups. 

Nominee for Best Director of a Motion Picture for the film The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius wore a Gucci black peak lapel one button Marseille tuxedo with black waistcoat, white dress shirt, printed tone-on-tone black silk tie and black leather lace-ups. 

Presenter Ashton Kutcher wore a Gucci midnight blue tone on tone patterned grosgrain notch lapel two button 'Marseille' tuxedo with white dress shirt, midnight blue grosgrain tie and black leather lace ups. 

Armie Hammer wore a Gucci midnight blue Marseille peak lapel one button tuxedo with white dress shirt and black grosgrain bowtie. 

Jeremy Irvine wore a Gucci black Signoria notch lapel two button tuxedo trimmed with satin, white dress shirt, black silk tie and black patent lace ups. 

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AHMEDABAD: Designs to reintroduce traditional Indian dress into modern society has helped a student of National Institute of Design (NID) to earn a berth at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort (LFWSR) - 2012 in Mumbai.

The final year student at NID, Yogesh Chaudhary has been selected to present his designs in the Gen Next category along with six designers from all over the country. Chaudhary's designs will be presented on the ramp on March 2. The LFWSR 2012 will be held from March 1 - 6.

"My designs are inspired from traditional garment with modern sophistications. The intention is not to let the traditional garments to fade away but allow them to continue, by adapting for today's people," said Chaudhary.

Chaudhary has designed 20 sets of ensembles in his collection called 'In a Box'. Around 10 of them will be displayed on the LFWSR ramp. "The collection is a tribute to stripes and box-pleats. It is a confluence of minimal yet original ensembles and traditional Indian silhouettes. The collection is an assortment of the finest woven cottons, knitwear and silk-chiffons."

Talking about taking part in LFWSR he said, "My intention is to start my own label after I graduate from NID. So this exposure to LFWSR is a big opportunity."

The Gen Next category of LFWSR is aimed at launching some of the most popular names of the fashion industry and mentoring new talent.

  

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Ocean Paradise, a specialist swimwear retailer in Singapore, will be launching a new celebrity bikini brand from Southern California, USA. Vitamin A is a brand that exudes chic simplicity that is perfect for the urban lifestyle apparel in Asia and has a range of fits that would allow ladies of all body shapes to look fabulous.

Ocean Paradise will launch a new bikini brand from USA that has inspired a cult-like following of Hollywood A-listers and international It girls. The label is often referred to as the Little Black Dress of swimwear for its chic and functional styles.

The Vitamin A Gold collection will be available at the Paragon and Tanglin Mall branches from 10 November 2011.

Laguna Beach local Amahlia Stevens has inspired a cult-like following of A-listers and bi-coastal beauties who are hooked on the designer’s effortlessly chic bikinis and coverups. Vitamin A fits like no other bikini on the market, and radiates natural sexiness like no other bikini on the beach. You have a recipe for Chic simplicity: a little bit 70’s, a little bit minimalist.

hat California ease and effortless sex appeal are in Stevens’ DNA. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, and veteran of the OC surf-skate industry, Stevens first began designing bikinis for herself in an old-school Laguna custom swim shop, then for friends, and now for a loyal base of jet-setting clientele. 

What started as a desire to create the ultimate shape, her ubiquitous “California Cut,” has evolved into a full resort wardrobe of sexy separates that really fit, and laidback luxe, “après beach” pieces that really travel.

 

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The new spring collection of the latest dress and gown for the upcoming season were recently unveiled. The elegant designs were showcased at the Mac Duggal Spring 2012 Fashion Show at the AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia.

"This is an opportunity to unveil the long-awaited new spring styles," said Chicago designer Mac Duggal. "We have an exciting and fresh new look for proms, pageants, couture and wedding parties."

Using his more than 25 years of creative expertise, the designer has created styles in elegance for celebrities, socialites and up-and-comers for television, movies, pageants, weddings and other special occasions. His prom dresses, ball gowns and evening wear are soon to set the trends for spring.

One of the featured collections in the fashion show was the Sugar Collection, which has special designs for girls ages 5 through 15 who are entering pageants or participating in wedding parties.

The spring fashion show was a chance for Mac Duggal, LLC to display the designer's new offerings for 2012 in a unique setting. The spring dresses will soon be available in select boutiques.

 

 

 

 

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Tailored and waist-defining wide-leg pant and elongated pencil skirt suits in rich tweeds, animal prints, and embellished, side-slit dress are just some of the highlights in IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s FALL ICONIC COLLECTION inspired by the golden ages of some of Hollywood’s most glamorous screen icons 40s through the 60s.
Founder and Head Designer to the award-winning American label, Yuliya Raquel has created a collection that lets us have a piece of our own Grace Kelly in the chic, ladylike styles; enjoy Greta Garbo’s impeccable cool in her men’s wear inspired suits; and reenact Gilda in the sensuous femme fatale gowns ala Rita Hayworth.

I am so excited about this collection where I was inspired and influenced by the glamour of these beautiful and powerful women who were the original, trend-setting style icons. They took their individual style to such exponential levels that they have continued to awe and impress fans around the world. The strong sense of style that each of these women created transcends time and celebrates the power of femininity for women of today and they will continue to do so for generations to come” said Yuliya Raquel.

The FALL ICONIC COLLECTION is a delightful juxtaposition of structured tailoring and soft draping that create curve-defining looks. Animal prints, seamed and elongated pencil skirts, origami tops, ruched and draped dresses, and coats provide for a flattering, chic, and stylish wardrobe.

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Spotted! Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG), together with Romeo & Juliet Couture, announced the launch of the highly anticipated Gossip Girl–inspired apparel collection, Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture. Featuring chic, contemporary fashions, the line will hit high-end fashion retailers — beginning with Kitson, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue — this fall in conjunction with season five of Gossip Girl, which premieres Monday, September 26, at 8/7c on The CW.

Romeo & Juliet Couture’s sophisticated “inspired by Gossip Girl” collection will feature designs inspired by the characters in the stylish and trend-setting series, including tops,dress, bottoms and outerwear, and will extend into handbags and accessories for the spring collection.

“The entire collection was inspired by the modern and sophisticated young women portrayed in the show Gossip Girl,” said David Shamouelian, CEO of Romeo & Juliet Couture. “The designs are intended to empower young, independent women to embrace their feminine side and still maintain their strength.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Romeo & Juliet Couture on the sophisticated, fashion-forward line that truly brings the essence of the series to life,” said Maryellen Zarakas, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and TV & Studio Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Romeo & Juliet Couture has created a collection that will resonate with fans of the show.”

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Macy's will unveil the new exclusive Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection in the retailer's Impulse department. The third capsule in the retailer's series of exclusive, designer collections, "Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy's," features limited-edition women's apparel pieces reminiscent of the designer's signature style. "Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy's" will be sold in 235 Macy's stores nationwide and on macys/impulse beginning Aug. 31.


"It's all about Macy's," said Karl Lagerfeld. "For the spread of their department store, their attitude, their client. It's a modern approach to what they do."


The Karl Lagerfeld capsule has a sophisticated aesthetic that weaves rich fabrics and chic silhouettes together to create a collection with a modern and versatile twist. The collection is a blend of refined dresses, airy tops, modern tweeds and his signature high-collared neck, priced on average from $50 to $170. A juxtaposition of color and graphic pattern create a vision of modern styling, while a tailored tuxedo dress with pin tucking exemplifies eternal elegance. The color palette ranges from soft to shocking pink and grey to noir. Collectible tee-shirts and comfortable jackets combine with crocodile print to give the collection a refreshing rock 'n' roll edge.


"The anticipation and buzz for the launch of this exciting collection from Karl Lagerfeld has been remarkable," said Jeff Gennette, Macy's chief merchandising officer. "A fashion legend, Karl's iconic and extraordinary designs will reach fashionistas across the country just in time to celebrate fall fashion. The collection is the epitome of chic, capturing the essence of Karl Lagerfeld and offering our Impulse customer collectible pieces at an incredible price."

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Scott Henshall Diamond Cobweb Dress: British designer Scott Henshall designed the world’s most expensive dress. Worn by Samantha Mumba to the Spiderman 2 premiere, the black diamond cobweb dress was made using 3,000 diamonds and weighed approximately 483 carats. As expected then, the dress is worth an eye watering £5 million (approximately Rs. 36 crore).

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First Lady Michelle Obama stays cool in the summer heat while wearing CHRIS BENZ' Resort Nelda Dress for her appearance on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Thursday, July 21st, 2011.


The episode, which is set to air in October, focuses on redesigning and expanding a North Carolina community resource center for homeless female veterans.


The CHRIS BENZ collection is a reflection of Chris' Seattle upbringing and his ability to transform his influences to create a unique American style. His collection reflects the ease and carefree attitude one can expect from a true American Sportswear collection, which is made in the USA. In February 2007, Chris Benz presented his first ready-to-wear collection to high acclaim from fashion press and retailers during New York Fashion Week.


Chris grew up in Seattle, before arriving in New York City at the age of seventeen to study at Parsons School of Design. He graduated in 2004 winning the prestigious CFDA Emerging Designer Award. While at Parsons, Chris interned with Marc Jacobs where he reinforced his Parsons curriculum with the fundamentals of design. After graduation, Chris joined the dynamic J. Crew team as Designer of Dresses and Special Occasion.

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Sadie Frost wore Christopher Beales’ pinstriped ‘Point Pleated’ dress, jacket and matching pillbox hat to Kate Moss’ wedding.

Sadie also chose to wear a bespoke Christopher Beales dress to host The Rainbow Trust charity event in partnership with Marie Claire on 29 July 2011.

Christopher Beales is the senior tailor at Alexander McQueen. He launched his own label during London Fashion Week in February 2011. 

Along with fashion design, Christopher has worked in costume as a tailor on films including Batman -The Dark Night, Valkyrie, Harry Potter The Half Blood Prince and Robin Hood; and in theatre on Piaf, Twelfth Night and Seasons Greetings, and he has designed and made outfits for Prince, Paul McCartney and The Feeling. Christopher will be showing his spring/summer 2012 collection during London Fashion Week in September 2011.

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She's had enough practice as her years as a model on the catwalk - and it seems that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is turning her movie red carpet outings into something of an art form.
The ravishing Victoria's Secret model, 24, had the crowds gasping at the London screening of her debut film Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon tonight when she turned up in a risqué midnight blue gown.

The backless satin dress, custom made for her by Burberry, was slashed almost to her navel with only modest drapes of material over her breasts to keep her decent.

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 Feeling blue: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley looked stunning in a sapphire blue gown that just about kept her decent at the London screening of her new movie Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon at the IMAX cinema in Waterloo tonigh

 

 

Sapphire and steel: The model looked icily cool in her stunning frock on the blue carpet at the bash

 

Keeping it together: Rosie had some toupé tape to keep herself decent as she posed with the movie's 

director Michael Bay

Yet the star, who had her hair in a chic up-do, managed to look classy at the same time - quite a feat. 

It appears that some judiciously-placed toupé tape on her top half was most definitely keeping the star from revealing more of her curves than she intended.

Just last night, she looked equally incredible in a sparkling silver gown for the German premiere of her first ever movie in Berlin. 

 

 

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A combination of art and talent exploded as The Art Institutes students worked behind the scenes at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, June 9 – 12 in Student Studio: Bonnaroo. Student Studio: Bonnaroo is a first-of-its-kind partnership, through which students from Art Institutes schools contributed creative services to North America’s largest music festival. Art Institutes students embarked on a series of 15 festival projects ranging from creating merchandise design, to shade structure design concepts to a sustainable fashion line.

As festival attendees took in sights and sounds, Student Studio: Bonnaroo was in full effect as The Art Institutes students were busy putting final touches on dress for the first-ever Bonnaroo eco-friendly fashion show, setting up animations for the festival big screens, arranging artists’ dressing rooms, and ensuring the Bonnaroo merchandise was ready to be bought as souvenirs.

Other students saw their visions brought to life: Industrial Design students watched festival goers enjoy some shade under their shade structure design which was built on the Bonnaroo site, and Graphic Design students watched their designs walk by them on fans’ t-shirts.

Chris Issaq of Superfly Marketing Group, Bonnaroo’s marketing and partnerships division, remarked on The Art Institutes students’ presence at the festival, “The students became part of the Bonnaroo team. In truth, they were from the start. Cut from the same cloth with tremendous creativity and passion for building the ultimate experience for our community.”

 

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Jenny Yoo, a creator and producer of bridal and bridesmaid fashion located in NYC, has launched her recent line of dresses. It is now available in stores across the country, featuring inspiring, diverse designs that have the potential to infuse new meaning into nuptial fashion for discerning contemporary brides and their wedding party. It can be purchased in Jenny Yoo boutiques and showrooms, as well as affiliated outlets, throughout the United States.

Yoo's newest release forms a diverse selection of bridal and bridesmaid dresses, as well as a range of stylish accessories that match her pieces. The spirit that permeates this dress line is that of an attempt to stay on top of current transformations in the area of wedding celebrations without losing the bond with tradition. The dresses in Jenny Yoo 2011 collection are generously designed, with quality textiles, exquisite craftsmanship and unique cut. Their tone is reserved and rather low-key. The designer's trademark characteristic, which is combining original style and simplicity, is visible throughout her 2011 collection of bridal and bridesmaids dresses.

“We design for the discriminating bride and bridesmaid who are looking for a dress that she can use not only for the bridal party, but again and again for any special occasion. Our goal is to give our client a beautiful quality dress that she can carry with her for years to come”, says Jenny Yoo. In her quest to redefine bridal and bridesmaid fashion, she strives to find a perfect balance between the traditional limitations of the nuptial dresses and the possibility of extending the life of these pieces beyond this single use.

 

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Following the sell-out success of her previous two fashion collections, British pop superstar and style sensation Pixie Lott has returned with another show stopping summer collection for Lipsy.

The collection is split between two distinct themes being Pixie Party and California Dreaming which encompass Pixie’s personal style as well as this season’s hottest trends.

Pixie Party is inspired by the Lipsy girls love of partying and this seasons hottest catwalk trendsincluding; colour blocking, brights and embellishment. Key features include asymmetrical dresses, hot colours of orange, pink and layered chiffons.

California Dreaming is all about vintage inspired style. This capsule collection has everything fromplaysuits, dress and separates in summer florals, dusky pinks, and chiffons. Flashes of delicate embellishment and animal print feature across many styles and collection highlights include a super-stylish chiffon swing top and pretty print maxi dress for instant festival chic.

Commenting on the new collection Pixie said: “I’m having such great fun turning my fashion ideas into another exciting range and am overwhelmed with the response so far. This time I’ve taken my inspiration from the floaty feminine florals of the 70’s to the neon brights of the Miami party scene and what I love to wear out with my friends”.

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Renowned for her curves and classic style, Holly Willoughby’s High Summer collection is brimming with sexy and flattering outfits for the summer season at Very.co.uk. The poppy brights look great teamed with black and the collection is anchored by chic little black women’s dress and monochrome prints. The styles have a retro 1950’s flavour, with hourglass silhouettes and hemlines that celebrate the female form.


Nautical inspired pieces give the collection a real holiday feel; a striped Breton inspired top, sweet blue culottes finished with beige buttons, cobalt body con dress that fuses panels of block colour and statement stripes or breezy white cotton sun dress.


With dresses always a key focus, Holly showcases a number of gorgeous styles. For cute, girlish glamour choose tiered and ruffled tea dresses. The season’s perfect party dress a zingy red mesh sleeveless dress is a juxtaposition of modern colour and chic, classic design.

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