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Dutch fashion designers Niels Klavers and Astrid van Engelen won, on November 1st, the Mercedes-Benz Dutch Fashion Award 2007 with their label Klavers van Engelen. They received a financial reward of 25.000 euro meant to smooth their progress in the...

One of the main events held at Berlin Fashion Week was the conferring of Karstadt New Generation Award. Four young Berlin based labels: Pulver, Mongrels In Common, Miroike and QED presented their...

The Central Saint Martins MA class of 2008 presented their graduate collections on 15 February at London Fashion Week. CSM alumnis, industry professionals and buyers were gathered in the audience to scoop out fresh ideas and the...

Ready-to-wear and resort collections have revived the classic nautical theme. Either retro chic or sporty looks they all played with horizontal stripes while the eternal blue, white and red palette enriched with new colors: purple pink, mustard yellow and...

Danish illustrator/designer Meannorth aka Naja Conrad is a talented artist who lives and works in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a MA in Visual communication (Denmark Design School) and a background in fine art (Copenhagen Art...

Browsing for street fashion blogs is my recent hobby as their pics are such a tremendous inspiration for me. Important names in the fashion world seek for new design ideas in street style and as Coco Chanel said: "A fashion that does not reach the streets...

These mesmerizing images belong to brilliant Ellen Rogers, specialized in fine art and fashion photography. For this magnificent work she uses about 30-40 different cameras, depending on her mood.

Ellen Rogers, Crow...

Chanel Paris-London Métiers d'Art collection, a melange of French chic and le style Anglaise showed on December 12, 2007, at London. The collection celebrates the breathtaking craftsmanship of Chanel's specialized ateliers, acquired by...

One rich source of inspiration for fashion designers is the vast cultural heritage of all countries around the world. Reinterpreting the folk costume has always been a challenging task and the folk trend comes back to attention every now and then.

The classic fall pattern is brighter and bolder than before. I’ve seen it almost everywhere, from preppy youthful looks to “hunting club” outfits and even on cocktail dresses and delicate blouses.

A statement coat is a must have this fall so you...

This season we have seen fur coats reaching the highest popularity in the last few years. Not only the real furs but also faux furs and fur replacements like tufty mohair on shaggy coats and jackets.

Fur Coat...

The latest scoop on what fashion is IN: well, it's about more skin. No, I'm not talking about mini dresses or deep cleavage. Designers gave us more reasons to work the hell out those abs: short, uber sexy dresses featuring naughty cut-outs, with focus on...

Both practical and chic, watch necklaces are the latest scoop in fashion accessories. What a modish way to always keep track of time! Left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch Charm Necklace, $150.00, available at ELuxury.