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star necklace

The British Fashion Council ethical fashion show/exhibition at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009, Estethica, now in its 5th season, turned into the very epicenter of the eco-sustainable fashion industry in UK. One of the best newcomers...read more

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Fashion Photography

Magalie Daignault

Here's Canadian newcomer Magalie Daignault modeling for the Chic Today magazine in a photo editorial called "The Age of Adolescence". Gosh, teens  these days are so stylish! This fashion piece describes perfectly today's young style: a...read more

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Agyness Deyn

Top model Agyness Deyn dons her best punk pose for Moussy ad campaign. The fall 2008/winter 2009 collection of this Tokyo based label is much influenced by 80's style icon and punk-rock/new-wave darling Deborah Ann Harry. The campaign focuses on...read more

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Designer Collection

Haute Couture

Chic Française, undeniable freshness and charming humour, the spring 2009 collection, based on "an imaginary mixed school" is the second one for designer Alexis Mabille presented during Haute Couture season in Paris. Young couturier Alexis...read more

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Hye Park

I love this selection of Jeffrey Campbell footwear, fall-winter 2008-09, available at hip store Oak Nyc. From sky-high 5" heels to the flattest flats the collection keeps a sassy look thanks to the fun and forward spin on the season's trends...read more

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metallic necklace

I am very fond of surrealistic art, as a form of expressing pure, genuine emotions. That is probably why these otherworldly girls, painted by Lori Earley, gained my full interest. Born and raised in New York, Lori...read more

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Gemma Ward.

Milan Fashion Week revealed the Italian view on spring 2009 fashion: glamorous and sophisticated, sometimes opulent but very feminine. Here are some of the spring 2009 trends: 1. Bejeweled: not only evening gowns but also trenches and short...read more

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Gemma Ward.

London Fashion Week (14th-19th September 2008) revealed some of the spring 2009 trends. These were the most obvious for me; if you noticed other trends feel free to share your findings. 1. Color block: clashing two or three color combinations; hot...read more

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Beauty duo Natalia Vodianova and Isabeli Fontana replaced top model Gisele Bündchen for the latest Versace ad campaign. The adverts' fashion team included photographer Mario Testino and stylist Brana Wolf.read more

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Miu Miu

Succeeding fellow actress Kirsten Dunst, Vanessa Paradis is the new face of Miu Miu for the fall/winter 2008/09 ad campaign. Photographed by artistic duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott redheaded Vanessa Paradis leaves Chanel chic behind (a well-known...read more

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Sasha Pivovarova

Tiffany & Co. gets a sweet new look this season  with the latest ad campaign "Some Style Is Legendary". The ads, shot by Michael Thompson, feature models Shalom Harlow, Sasha Pivovarova, Liya Kebede, Lily Cole, Hye Park, Guinevere van Seenus and Diana...read more

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Jewelry

spring 2008

This alluring Bead Pendant is plated in 18k gold features turquoise colored beads with gold leaves accented with dazzling clear cubic zirconium. 18 inches - adjustable.read more

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ankle boots

Ashley Goldberg's characters seem very fragile, looking for true friendship and protection. She draws shy little girls, with plush bears in their arms, hiding in trees and in most cases being accompanied by cute kittens or elves....read more

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Fashion Photography

Karl Lagerfeld

Back in October 2007, when Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi lit up the Great Wall of China with a glamorous fashion show, the two also did a photo editorial for Elle magazine called "China Syndrome". Shot near the Olympic Village of Beijing, the...read more

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Haute Couture

Karl Lagerfeld steps again behind the camera for the October 2008 issue of UK Harper's Bazaar and shows us how a Duchess should look like. Playing the part of eccentric Georgina, the Duchess of Devonshire is her descendant, mysterious icon Stella...read more

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Harper's Bazaar

Karl Lagerfeld gathers models Jessica Stam, Hilary Rhoda, Heidi Mount, Angela Lindvall for an "Upper East Side mood" fashion shoot. The photo editorial featured in September 2008 issue of US Harper's Bazaar and done under Fashion Editor Brana Wolf's...read more

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Kate Moss

Top model and style icon Kate Moss is captured by brilliant photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for the latest Donna Karan ad campaign. In fact the British diva is the image of Donna Karan since spring 2008, as she epitomizes old school glamour, and...read more

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fall 2008

When you think of Alberta Ferretti fall 2008 collection wonderful shades of violet come first to mind. And here they are, jewel tones of purple stand along emerald green, sapphire blue and gold in beautiful shots captured by the magical lens of photographer...read more

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Natasha Poly

These luminous shots featuring lovely Natasha Poly were done by photographer Craig McDean for the new Blumarine ad campaign. This Italian label is known for sweet and romantic with a lot of sparkle, but, for the fall 2008 season, designer Anna Molinari...read more

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Jewelry

Blumarine

Fragile as a spring flower, these elegant branch earrings feature blushing Rose Quartz and soft pink seed Pearls. The earrings design is small enough for everyday enjoyment, but is so exquisite and artistic you will fall in love with...read more

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french label

Marina Bychkova, originally from Siberia, accomplished her doll making art in Vancouver, Canada after studying Fine Art at Emily Carr Institute and taking advanced jewelry...read more

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Jewelry

spring 2008

This Australian Opal Doublet Pendant will take you back into a supernatural kaleidoscope. The colors of this stone dance and swirl, a true enchantment for the eyes! Handcrafted in and framed in Sterling Silver, the opal will make your inner...read more

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Jewelry

Jewellery designer

Mixing old fashioned glamour with the new fashion trends LA Jewellery designer, CC Skye boasts a remarkable celebrity following, with style icons such as Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff. This young LA crowd maybe are indicative of...read more

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Givenchy

Pencil leather skirts emerged as a trend throughout spring 2009 New York collections. And not only skirts; slick jackets, dresses and even leather tops that placed this material in a sophisticated area, pushing it forward from the fetishistic/...read more

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Jewelry

spring 2008

A huge Tahitian Black Pearl in 18K Yellow gold crown pierced and engraved. Third Planet it’s unbelievable eye catching accent pendant.read more

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Louis Vuitton

And here is the second fall 2008 ad campaign for Louis Vuiton featuring French model and actress Laetitia Casta. This time, the pictures shot at Pont Neuf in Paris by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz are meant to reinforce the traditional and defining...read more

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fall 2008

Why did Louis Vuitton carry two different ad campaigns for Fall/Winter 2008/09 season is an issue for their marketing dep. They send forward quite opposite messages. Is it well for a brand to undergo such dichotomy? Anyway, this particularly ad campaign...read more

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Givenchy

Here is the ad campaign for one of my favorite fall 2008 collections: Givenchy. Using outstanding photographing skills of talent duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the campaign brings together Riccardo Tisci's muse and friend...read more

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Gemma Ward.

September 1st to 5th, Tokyo: Japan Fashion Week hosted 37 brand (maisons) spring 2009 shows. Among them, young designer Aya Furuhashi of fur fur label who presented a youthful, bohemian collection in garden-like scenery. Under those...read more

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Shoes

Gucci

Wear Mary-Jane pumps with your pencil skirts and complete your look with a stamped patent bag. Unconventional, peculiar and incontestably original, everything about Vivienne Westwood inspire natural style and passion, and how could you not admire her as a...read more