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The textile and leather industries have combined the skilled craftsmanship of old Europe with modern technology to produce new materials and finishes of immense possibilities.
From classical elegance to the gleam of future tech all is now achievable in the furniture coverings presented at House of European Design. Diamante and Derbi showed exceptional leathers for the upper echelon of the furniture industry.
Color palettes were new and evocative from the subtle pink of Juliette's Dawn, to the grayish-pearl of Cleopatra's Earring, to the exquisite Cream on the neck of one of Velasquez's maids, the colors virtually sang of first passions with greens that are only possible in spring.
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Animal prints are no longer the mark of fashion's wild side. Leopard dots, and even Dalmatian spots and zebra stripes, are solidly part of the mainstream. But this season's take on the formerly rebellious look is to -- gasp -- put the print into preppy silhouettes.
"Until now, I hadn't found the pieces in animal print that I would wear because it was not in the silhouettes I'd wear," says Jenna Lyons, vice president of women's design at J. Crew. "Animal prints had always been a wrap top or on little camisoles, which are not really my style."
It's a different story, though, if the brown and tan leopard dots are on a merino-wool cardigan -- as J.Crew is offering for fall. "It's matte, not shiny, and that's important," says Lyons.
At Banana Republic, animal prints are offered in bright colors, such as purple or teal, and in muted gray, which executive vice president of design Deborah Lloyd says softens the effect so a garment doesn't scream "jungle print" or "fashion victim."
By making a graphic statement on delicate blouses or on an accessory, the print provides an unexpected pop while complementing other seasonal trends, such as tweed fabrics and ladylike skirt suits, Lloyd explains.
What else does one wear with an animal print? Attitude -- and that's what really sets the tone of the look.
When animal prin
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Introducing the first true sport performance design collection for women adidas and Stella McCartney announced a long-term partnership today in New York , presenting the adidas by Stella McCartney sport performance collection. For the first time ever a high-end fashion designer has created a functional sport performance range for women. The first collection will be available in stores across the U.S., Japan and Europe starting spring/summer 2005.
Offering products for Running, Gym/Workout and Swimming as well as Cover-ups, adidas by Stella McCartney is truly a first and a genuine innovation in the women’s sportswear market. “This collection gives women what they want, products that both perform and look great”, says Bill Sweeney, Project Leader and Head of Apparel at the adidas Sport Performance division. “We combined Stella’s unique design and herinstinctive insight into women with adidas’ knowledge in creating breakthrough functional sports products.”
Stella McCartney adds: “Women take both – their sports and their style – seriously. Why should we have to sacrifice one for the other? Working with adidas is a lifetime opportunity to give female sports enthusiasts a choice.”
Stella McCartney not only worked with adidas but with a number of athletes to ensure the product delivers on both performance an
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Marks & Spencer is to part company with respected top designer Yasmin Yusuf.
Ms Yusuf, who joined M&S from rival Warehouse, will step down from her role as creative director of womenswear at the end of September to go it alone.
Her departure is seen as a blow for an M&S trying to rebuild sales after seeing off a recent hostile takeover from clothing tycoon Peter Green.
Once the nation's favourite, M&S recently lost its crown as the UK's largest clothing retailer to Asda.
Ms Yusuf joined M&S three and a half years ago, and her first clothing range for the company, called Limited Collection, met with critical acclaim and consumer enthusiasm.
"Yasmin has made a significant contribution to womenswear," said M&S chief executive Stuart Rose.
"She has improved our design capability, developed our approach to 'top to toe' dressing, and played an important part in launching Limited Collection."
Ms Yusuf's departure comes as Kate Bostock, product director of Asda's George clothing range, is set to join M&S as director of womenswear.
Ms Bostock, who arrives in October, will replace Steve Longdon, who was sacked back in the spring after disappointing sales.
"Yasmin has put in place a system that will ensure continuity in design," said an M&S spokeswoman.
"We believe we have got a really good team who
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After the Indian Postal Services Department issue of a Special Cover with Special Cancellation on Jassi, Sunil Lulla, of SET informs us that Delhi-based designer Satya Paul is soon launching a 'Jassi' ; line.
Puneet Nanda, Satya Paul's son and the designer of the line says of the collection: "Sony thought of this idea and they were looking for someone who would be able to serve as a sounding board and be able to support the whole thing. They discussed it with us among others and found the Satya Paul Design Studio to be an appropriate fit."
Paul describes the line as "daily wear and relaxed evening and semi-formal wear. This is a ready to wear (prêt) designer line for everyday use - cotton, linen and blends with conceptual design and simple ornamentation. It is an effort to create a refreshing contemporary design with the parameters of ease of wear and care."
The line will be sold out of the chain of Satya Paul stores and Shoppers' Stop stores.
But would anybody be really interested in buying Jassi's staid, buttoned-up, long sleeved behenji salwar kurtas? "The line is not exactly what only the character of Jassi wears, it is based on the look of what the various characters would wear. It features simple and contemporary style lines.
There are not only a good measure of salwaar kameezes but also wh
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