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BIFF & BIL 2010, ASEAN Integration Textiles-Apparel-Leather set to drive ASEAN’s fashion industry on global stage

Thailand, Bangkok – 4 March 2010 – Organised by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, in collaboration with the private sector, Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2010, BIFF & BIL 2010 is scheduled for April 1st to 4th at Challenger Hall 1 – 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand. Read more

THE MAKEUP SHOW LA TO FEATURE

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 2010)–The Makeup Show LA is excited to announce a new Editorial Forum: From Concept to Cover Shot: Working in Editorial featuring LA, The Los Angeles Times Magazine, on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 1pm-2:30pm.

Join LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine Editor Nancie Clare and Creative Director Rip Georges for a unique panel presentation on the behind-the-cover creative process of working in print and multimedia, from concept to selecting the creative team to artistic direction and cover shot. Read more

Spring 2010 Fashion Week Presentation

New York Fashion Week (September 12, 2009) – Stacey Bendet once again brings her work to life with the launch of alice + olivia’s spring 2010 collection. This season the innovative designer will transform a raw gallery space in New York City’s meatpacking district into a live rock concert scene featuring a performance by French girl band Plastiscines and styled by Stacey’s longtime friends Anda and Masha. 

Following the success of the past themed presentations “alice in wonderland”, “breakfast in bed”, “hippy queen” and Mick Rock photo gallery at alice + olivia’s Bryant Park Store, Stacey once again spins a stylish tale through the music of the Plastiscines, enlisting the band to perform and promote the playful mood of the collection. Both the band and the runway models, posing as adoring fans, will showcase the designers’ spring looks. Read more

Fashion In Detroit Debuts This October With a Star-Studded, Premier Designer, Two-Day Style Spectacular!

DETROIT, July 14 / — This October 1 & 2, 2009, the Motor City will transform into Fashion City, as Fashion In Detroit – a two-day fashion show extravaganza to rival other Fashion Weeks around the U.S. – makes its debut in a tented, high-end setting at the Detroit Zoo, in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Created by Project Runway’s Joe Faris, of Birmingham, the Fashion In Detroit executive committee is made up of Detroit’s heaviest hitters in fashion, beauty and event management: Leslie Ann Pilling, nationally renowned designer and president of Presence II Productions and Leslie Ann Pilling Design, Rino, owner of FIGO salon, Karen Buscemi, editor of StyleLine magazine, Lians, international fashion photographer and co-owner of LM Studios, and K’Kio Hardin, international designer/art director. Read more

Sinful Swimwear to Exhibit at Miami Beach Swim Show

SEAL BEACH, Calif., July 9 / — Sinful Clothing, the signature label for women with a wicked eye for fashion, will debut their Cruise ‘09 and early spring 2010 Swim Wear collections at The Miami Beach Swim Show, the largest swim show in the world, to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, July 18th through July 21st.

At the show, Sinful will be presenting the latest from their line of swim apparel, as well as introducing their new collection of cover-ups and related sportswear. Sinful swimsuits will be available in ten new prints and solids, featuring three styles in tops, including triangle, bandeau, and halter, paired with bikini bottoms and boy shorts. The collection also features sexy one pieces and boardshorts, as well as pocketed tank, mini and fringe dresses. Read more

Colorful Activities to be Launched During the Largest Global Wedding Photography Exhibition

SHANGHAI, June 22 /FashionNews-Asia/- The 16th China-Shanghai International Wedding Photographic Exhibition & International Children’s Photography, Theme Photography Exhibition, will be held from July 2 to 5 in three venues: INTEX Shanghai (77, Xingyi Rd., Shanghai), shanghaimart (99, Xingyi Rd., Shanghai), and Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre (88, Caobao Rd).

Colorful activities will be launched during the Exhibition. As a highlight and tradition, ”2009 New Wedding Dress and Costume Launch” will be held on July 2 and 3 at the Multi-Function Hall on the 7th floor of Shanghaimart. ”2009 New Wedding Dress and Costumes Launch” is led by Yumi Katsura, a world prestigious Haute Couture wedding brand, and renowned brands such as Paola Donofrio from Italia, Signorina and Hong Kong Beauty will demonstrate wedding dress fashion styles for summer and autumn and present the audience with a breathtaking visual feast. It is worth mentioning that Yumi Katsura herself will fly to Shanghai and bring the ”Dreaming Yumi Katsura” Launch Show on the afternoon of June 2. Then, the gold-thread-made wedding dress, made famous at the wedding of Olympic champion Yang Wei and Yang Yun, will come to China again and present this unparalleled luxury knitted manually from gold fiber. In addition, 60 wedding dresses and costumes of different styles such as luxury, sweet, simple and classic will be on display to fully demonstrate the perfect combination of western romance and eastern taste. The Yumi Katsura launch show is also specially arranged to celebrate the debut of the ”Yumi Katsura” brand at the China wedding photography exhibition. Read more

DECLARING REGIONAL FASHION POWER AT BIFF & BIL 2009 IN BANGKOK

The Royal Thai Government’s Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, is joining forces with the fashion and leather industry to demonstrate Thailand’s and ASEAN’s strengths as the hub of fashion and leather industry in the upcoming Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair 2009 (BIFF & BIL 2009).

Set for August 13-16, BIFF & BIL 2009 in Bangkok will showcase a full range of fashion and leather products under the theme of ASEAN Fashion Plus to make this fashion expo, which is the biggest in the region, truly a one-stop center for people in the fashion and leather industry. Read more

TORONTO DESIGNERS INVITED TO PRESTIGIOUS NEW YORK FASHION SHOW – DRESSED TO KILT

TORONTO, Ontario – March 25, 2009 – On March 30th, the fashion collaboration of two Canadian companies, Puffin Gear and Ostba of Salzburg, will grace the runway at this year’s “Dressed to Kilt” show in New York.

Ostba of Salzburg and Puffin Gear have been invited to attend and show their new Harris Tweed Collection at the prestigious fashion event on the evening of March 30th. Hosted by Sir Sean and Lady Connery, models at the show will include Scottish actors Brian Cox and Tony Curran, “Ugly Betty” star Ashley Jensen, Ivanka Trump, and the award-winning actress Andie MacDowell. Dressed to Kilt is the highest profile showcase for Scottish fashion in the world and attracts only the most talented designers. It is Hollywood’s Highland fling, to celebrate the very finest in Caledonian couture. Read more

Spring 2009 UNIQLO Parka Campaign, ‘TOKYO FASHION MAP-1000 Parka Styles of Real Tokyo’ on Special Website & in Magazines

TOKYO, March 18 / — In conjunction with our Spring 2009 Parka Campaign, UNIQLO is offering an amazing 1000 styles of colorful parkas for customers to choose from. The new campaign called “TOKYO FASHION MAP” features 1000 styles of real Tokyo fashion wearing our parkas.

It is now shown on a special website and in a magazine which is available at UNIQLO’s international stores. Read more

MAC Offers Video Messages Live & Direct From the MAC Backstage Lounge on Style.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 / — Beginning, Wednesday, February 11th MAC Cosmetics PRO Artists from around the world will start creating, executing and polishing the makeup looks that will appear on fashion runways in major cities worldwide. At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York Fall/Winter 2009, MAC will work on over 75 shows including Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg and Badgley Mischka as well as newcomers like Coventry, a former designer for Donna Karan, and Ecco Domani winner Cushnie et Ochs. MAC Senior Artists, Gordon Espinet and Celebrity Makeup Artist, Gregory Arlt, will be keying the looks for shows including THREEAsFOUR, DKNY and Tadashi Shoji. MAC PRO artists will work at London, Milan, Paris Fashion Weeks as well as burgeoning Fashion Weeks in Athens, South Africa, Sydney, Sao Paulo and more.

“Each season, MAC’s involvement with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Fashion Weeks worldwide allows our Artists to exercise their craft with the world’s most renowned, and esteemed makeup artists. Our team is given the chance to hone their skills in fast-paced, chaotic environments, giving them a hand in creating the looks and beauty trends that will define the upcoming season. They then take these vast experiences and bring that knowledge and skill to MAC counters and ultimately consumers throughout the world,” says Gordon Espinet, Vice President of Makeup Artistry, MAC Cosmetics. Read more

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