World Fashion | California Fashion

California Fashion

The modernist California fashion designer Rudi Gernreich, visiting New York in 1970, remarked, "They are wearing their evening dresses during the day." Today full-tiered skirts are again sweeping Fifth Avenue. Designer versions are popping up at spring parties, some worn with wide leather belts, echoing the 1940's Mexican fiesta look.

World Fashion | Fashion Photography



Fashion Editorial Photography

Photographers: Ivan Lee & David White Digital Retoucher: Ivan Lee

A Summer Soiree

Dress: DVF. Shoes: c/o Tory Burch. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: borrowed David Yurman. Bag: Chanel.


What I wore to the David Yurman Summer Soiree on a perfect NYC night. Many thanks to the fantastic DY team for a magical day in the city.

THE BEARDCAP/SKEGGHÚFAN


Oh, the Awesomeness that is this post. I see a lot of gimmicky apparel as you can imagine but I rather enjoyed coming across this next one. It's called the Beardcap and it is exactly what you think it is. A beard, that is a cap. The beardcap refers to the traditional "lambshed-hood" which was used my farmers from Iceland who had to walk long distances in heavy snow-storms. Designed in 2005 this cap is made by Vík Prjónsdóttir with 100% Icelandic wool and is available in five different colours. Click here to get your very own beard. Photography by Gulli Már.

HOW TO GROW OLD GRACEFULLY ON GQ.CO.ZA

We won't all be lucky to end up like old Clooney here but there are a few ways to regain some of your youth with these easy tips! 

World Fashion | Check out TopTen Wholesale Winter Fashion Favorites!

It’s getting close to the end of another decade in fashion, and the styles that we are seeing these days are certainly keeping up with the overall mood of global news… since it looks like everything surrounding the financial crisis and political re-shuffling that’s been going on has impacted nearly everyone in some way. Fashion seems to be taking a plunge into some distinctly military-themed apparel, as well as fresh ultra chic and glammy club-inspired gear. As a wholesale or retail specialist, what are you supped to do? It almost seems like there’s too much choice, and carrying something for everyone might not be the direction you’re trying to go in, unless you’re a drop-shipping powerhouse. For starters, try taking a look at our own Toptenwholesale.com search results page to see some examples of companies that offer great seasonal fashions at unbeatable prices! To see more ideas, check out manufacturer.com, wholesaleu.com, and offpricenetwork.com as well as a huge selection of general merchandise, apparel, accessories, gifts, electronics, handbags, jewelry, toys, and more!

In other words, the past few years of anything-goes seems to be coming to a head this year, and I reckon things will take a more decisive direction again, as soon as the news reflects more stability and predictability in everyone’s lives. This also means that you are going to have a lot of great options for selecting wholesale fashions and accessories for your cache of collectibles this year, because the emphasis will be on how you market the goods, not necessarily upon what you carry!


Plaid patterns will be part of the look this year!

Awesome, huh? Well, it might seem like shooting fish in a barrel at first… but if you don’t form a solid sales strategy based upon a foundation of fashion 101, you will be left with a dead inventory of overstock that looks more like the contents of every closet you’ve ever filled since you were five years old. Not so good. Let’s take a minute to look at what the fashionistas out there are talking about, and try to find the right line to follow this season as you Check out my quick list of TopTen Wholesale Winter Fashion Favorites!

First, take a look at some classics… designers like PRADA and D&G will always be respected for taking daring steps into uncharted waters, but the power of classic appeal is undeniable. Make sure you look closely at what Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Halston have on offer, because they are generally the ones to turn to for rock-solid classic style that doesn’t fade fast.

Now that you’ve made note of the classics, take a look at what else has made the list. This year, designs from J. Crew and Michael Kors have been noted as style picks by some, especially for those seeking a refined look.

The short dress was hot all Summer long, and it will continue to be a force in fashion through early Winter. Worn on its own as a breezy and light piece, or paired with leggings, jeans, and even layered with longer skirts and sweaters… well, let’s just say it’s not hard to promote an item like this one… especially since it usually holds at a price point that makes it attractive to wholesalers and online sellers.

Jeans will never die, and this year is no exception to the great run jeans have enjoyed for the past 50 years. While this season is leaning more towards glammy fashion on-the-go, jeans offer the easy way out for those who don’t have the time or energy to get dolled up. They also keep your shoppers coming back for more, since this is the one all-time favorite apparel item that is notoriously well-paired with accessories!

Dressed up, or dressed down… street chic is one of the driving forces behind fashion these days. With high-quality manicures and hair styles, it’s become the look of the decade to sport lower-end apparel with more glamorous shoes, bags, scarves, and other components that make the outfit shine. This is the ideal look to promote on your seller site, because it appeals to almost every demographic from the youth market, to the moms on-the-go!

BOHO-style is still around, even after hitting its peak around 2005. It’s an easy one to accessorize, and with all of the free-flowing fabrics and colors to choose from, it is easy to carry on your inventory as well.

Accessories rule! Hats, scarves, gloves, wraps, leggings, and other hot accessory items will be taking a large part of the order lists this year, as buyers try to keep their budgets under control. Once the core wardrobe has been built, many shoppers will be on the constant lookout for anything that adds variety to their existing gear. If you offer it, they will come to you!

That’s all for now, I hope you’ve enjoyed this little foray into the world of apparel and accessories, as we check out Topten wholesale winter fashion favorites! Don’t forget to browse the search results on our site, as you Find it. Source it. Profit!

DAVID BECKHAM AND H&M COLLABORATE ON UNDERWEAR RANGE

Proud new papa of Harper Seven, David Beckham is said to add another venture to his list of achievements. While a fashion collaboration would make perfect sense to encapsulate his style (he is after all one of the best dressed celebrities in the world) he is going another route. In February 2012 David will join celebrities like Kate Moss and Madonna  to collaborate with a large design chain with his own range of H&M, but Beckham will focus on underwear. He is after all famous for those near-naked ads for Armani so the collaboration makes perfect sense.

The Guardian spoke to Simon Fuller, Beckham's business partner, who was also behind the successful launch of Victoria Beckham's fashion label, said the collaboration was an important step for the footballer. "H&M's enthusiasm and support for this venture, combined with their scale and reach, will continue to enhance the power of David's image around the world." 

Would you buy your jocks from Becks?

stars/stars

Top: Zara. Scarf: Jcrew. Short: Alice+Olivia. Shoes: Zara. Bag: Chanel. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman, Pomellato, BR, Michael Kors, GAP. Lips: Dior. Nails: Butter London 'Teddy Girl'.

This past week I made a trip out to NYC to get a closer look at one of my all time favorite brands, David Yurman. I got a chance to tour the David Yurman townhouse and try on some amazing pieces. Needless to say, I want it all now.

the classics

I have the honor of participating in the Coach guest blogger series, highlighting the fabulous new classic collection. The Coach Classics are a celebration of the brand's heritage and some of their iconic shapes and designs. To see the full spread as well as the amazing bags head over here.

World Fashion | Fashion Design



Choosing the right education path order become fashion designing . If fashion designing is calling you and your dream to be part of a major fashion houses such as Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Armani, Prada and so much more a few days, then you’ve stumbled into the prefect resource center! Preparing for a career in fashion designing is going surprisingly easy with the resources and help xou’ll find here! If you want to be a fashion designing, then you need to ensure that you receive the best education in the field. Implemented in Britain is your best choice because, the British fashion designing courses generally regarded as the best in the world. Graduates are sometimes found work in the home of international fashion right after they finish their education and some even start their own clothing line!



Eligibility

What qualifications must you have to apply for fashion designing schools in Britain?You must have completed secondary education, or as an alternative, students may even have a degree in vocational equivalent such as BTEC National Diplomas.



Education

After completing your secondary education, you need to apply for a “foundation only”. So what exactly is a foundation course? This course introduces you to the basics of fashion designing, and no, not all fun and games.This program allows you to have a broad and comprehensive art and design experience and you also learn how to construct a portfolio of demanding industries.

After the establishment year, you are asked to go to the Higher National Diploma. This is just two years. You can also do a Bachelor of Arts degree in fashion design. This is three years. However, most universities offer four-year course which covers material included in the BA and HND. This course is very helpful for industry training is part of the course as well.



Experience

You may spend more than twelve months working in the industry. Six months industrial training is also included in the Bachelor of Arts, too. Once you are finished with this course, you can go to do a master or diploma courses in fashion designing.

Course material includes drawings, design, pattern cutting, development, manufacturing and industry practices, styling, weaving, designing shoes, or even photography. Of course there are some elective subjects which you can choose from and this is one of them! Fashion industry is very interesting and creative one, armed with the right qualifications and degrees; you might just take it by storm!

By Susan Bean



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World Fashion | Summer Fashion – Spring 2011 Fashion Trends


Summer Fashion – Spring 2011 Fashion Trends: When we started making fashion trends of spring / summer 2011 was a distant horizon. Now the fashion trends that are very 2011 manual, boom, or at least much closer to achieving our wardrobe than in the past. Of course, that the 2011 rolls, we’ll continue to update fashionisers new information, especially new inspiration for the spring 2011 trends, and how to wear them. So check back often, and read on to find it in the spring of 2011, in the store.




World Fashion | Photographers Gallery

Nikon digital camera at PMA 2009 Show : If there is one brand that has been performing superbly for the last year and a half, and even more important, has succeeded in standing out, it's Nikon. With an unparalleled battle concerning market share and a succession of new product launches, one success beaten by the other, Nikon has reached an extremely comfortable position. The introductions of the Nikon D3 and D300 digital SLR cameras were the start, and if you have followed last year’s developments, you will know how many Nikon imaging products succeeded after these two. Canon had to accept a big blow, which also had its effect in the professional world.


Nikon D3x digital SLR camera

Media offices and a large amount of professionals have switched over to Nikon cameras. That, and the giant sales figures of various Nikon imaging products, has largely influenced the market share of both brands. Naturally, a lot of interest went to Nikon's top product of the Nikon DSLR series; the Nikon D3x. It's an unparalleled high quality digital SLR for the professional, which has become a standard to serve as reference for the current generation of professional DSLR cameras. I will admit that the differences at the top gradually become smaller, but the recommended selling prices show larger differences. If you can afford the Nikon D3x, you will obtain a high quality tool that will pay for itself, depending on assignments and field of specialism.


Nikon Digital SLR cameras

Although the attention is drawn to the professional D3x, also the remaining Nikon DSLRs such as the D3, D700 and D90 can't complain about the amount of attention they are receiving. Nikon did not surprise at the PMA 2009 by introductions, but from experience we know Nikon is always quite stubborn in handling product launches. There's no logic to follow for the Western world in any case. One of the latest toys is the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens, a beautiful lens to use with the Nikon D700 DSLR for example.



Nikon Coolpix digital cameras

The Nikon Coolpix compact camera line-up is not yet that successful for Nikon, however, or at least; that has been the situation in the past few years. It gives you the feeling that the Coolpix and the Nikon DSLR are worlds apart. The contrast could hardly be larger. Where innovations and high quality techniques have been successfully integrated, Nikon doesn't seem to be able to stand out with the Nikon Coolpix series. The market share is meager and I can understand that. As a consumer, you'd generally purchase a Nikon compact camera with certain expectations of it. You purchase a Nikon for its quality, the expectations are high. However, if we take a look at the Nikon Coolpix assortment, we don't see that many cameras that stand out from the crowd.


New Nikon cameras

Take for example a camera like the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3. It may not be a digital camera that processes high sales figures, but it is definitely a camera that knows how to stand out. A camera that is described many times with words like high quality, lens etc. I'd like to see this camera return in the P-series. And what's more, I do miss a compact megazoom camera with 10x optical zoom in the Nikon Coolpix camera line. A camera such as, again: the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ7. These are examples of rivals that do know how to differentiate, in which the Coolpix stays behind.


New Nikon digital cameras

Nikon D3X with 35mm review

Nikon D3X with 50mm review

Nikon D700 review

Nikon Coolpix P6000 photo gallery

Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix S630

Nikon Coolpix S620

Nikon Coolpix S230

Nikon Coolpix S220

Nikon Coolpix L100

Nikon Coolpix L20

Nikon Coolpix L19


PMA 2009 Booths - Digital Camera Manufacturers

Canon digital cameras

Casio digital cameras

Fujifilm digital cameras

Kodak digital cameras

Nikon digital cameras

Olympus digital cameras

Panasonic digital cameras

Pentax cameras

Samsung digital cameras

Sony digital cameras


Nikon D700 Digital SLR camera with new Carl-Zeiss lens


Nikon Coolpix P90 digital megazoom camera

D&G LOOK-BOOK FEATURING SACHA M'BAYE


Things are looking good for this Senegalese model. Sacha M'Baye was the first male model of colour to appear in a Burberry campaign (this one) and work is just piling in. He is said to be studying economics even though his success as a model is taking off. Sounds like a bright man to me. Here he is for the D&G look-book shoot, obviously, by Mariano Vivanco.



World Fashion | Thomas Jefferson Apparel and Design



Jefferson Fashion

Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson High School's Fashion Program site. Since 1998, students at this San Antonio,Texas high school have been creating beautiful garments that have rocked runways across town and around the state.

Cheer

Shirts:Jcrew/RL. Skirt: c/o Lulus.com. Shoes: Zara. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman, Pomellato, Michael Kors, Gap, BR, Max& Chloe c/o accessorize. Nails: Butter London 'Teddy Girl'.

World Fashion | Top Fashion Design Schools



Study fashion design in Italy, the design capital of Europe, and make your entrance to the world of fashion. Just choose the programme of your interest among our renowned design schools and take your first steps in this ever changing industry with confidence. The design schools we work with offer courses in varied domains, like textile design, costume and set design, fashion drawing, window design etc… The qualified and experienced team of teachers of our elite design schools will be there with you in every step you take, encouraging you to discover your creativity and potential. You will also be in a comfortable study environment, with all the new technologies at your reach. You will find yourself in the middle of a network of professionals, who are also your teachers, working in close collaboration with the sector, and helping you with your first steps in your professional life. Graduates of those design schools hold key positions in companies of related areas, while many others became successful professionals in fashion arts and design field.