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 Mercedes-Benz Selects Yigal Azrouel as the Fall 2009 Mercedes-Benz Presents DesignerMercedes-Benz USA continues to support the fashion community through its "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program and has chosen Yigal Azrouel as this season's designer.Each Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a designer who demonstrates unparalleled talent, pace-setting style and the highest quality craftsmanship is chosen to be the "Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer." The program was first initiated during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles in 2003 and continues to evolve in the tents and through future projects between the brands. Mercedes-Benz supports and celebrates the chosen designer throughout the week through the sponsorship of their runway space, access to the VIP Star Lounge for hosting media receptions, and a charitable donation to a design educational program/school on behalf of the designer and the Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer program. Previous designers to receive this distinction include Badgley Mischka, Peter Som, Monique Lhuillier, Tracy Reese and most recently, Chado Ralph Rucci. Mercedes-Benz recognizes Yigal Azrouel for his fresh, modern designs, meticulous attention to detail and appreciation of exquisite fabrics. Azrouel is best known as a self taught draping expert. His designs have been worn by celebrities including Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Alba. design directory Yigal Azrouel > Fashion Designers added by Levent OZLER |
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 First Nordic Fashion Biennale in ReykjavikA symphony for the eye, nurture for the mind and inspiration for the future; The Nordic House in Iceland announced that it will be hosting the first Nordic Fashion Biennale from 19th March to 5th April 2009.Launching the event in Reykjavik is no coincidence since this year the focus will be on outstanding fashion and jewellery from the West-Nordic countries: Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland. This year's main event is "In Front of Creativity", a design exhibition portraying the cream of West-Nordic fashion selected by the curator Matthias Wagner K. His selection demonstrates nature's influence on West-Nordic designers. This includes the choice of materials, colours and form. Highlights at the Nordic Fashion Biennale include the Icelandic Design Days. Then the Nordic House will be filled with Icelandic fashion design, showrooms and parties. Other events include The Fashion Conscience: A conference on sustainability in the fashion industry, seminar on future cooperation between West-Nordic fashion designers and inspiring talks from successful Nordic designers. In addition a photo exhibition will take place on Nordic Street Style at the Social-bar. In Front of Creativity, Nordic Fashion Biennale in Reykjavik, is a forum for professionals, a cultural festival for city-dwellers and visitors - this is the place for inspiration and critical thinking. event (ended) current design events more info www.nor... (222) design directory Fashion Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 Wallpaper* Gets Graphic for March Fashion IssueWallpaper* is publishing a fashion special for its March issue, which is big on graphic content, graphic shapes and graphic details.It features a suitably graphic cover and an exclusive series of images by fashion and art photographer Juergen Teller. The fashion issue cover, photographed by Paola Kudacki, features model Ali Michael wearing nothing but a pair of Chanel ankle boots and a Gucci bracelet, while strategically hidden behind a hand-drawn font by Finnish typographers Katariina Lamberg and Anna Ahonen. Within the issue, Juergen Teller's casts a wry eye over the key fashion moods and moments of last year, picking clothes and characters to make his point. He shoots Daisy Lowe in the desert in little more than a pair of American Apparel leggings, Victoria Beckham in a bag and Björk strewn around a seaweed beach. The series of images is part of a unique and on-going project backed by Dakis Joannou, one of the world's leading contemporary art collectors. "Juergen has shot some of the most influential images of the past 20 years," commented Tony Chambers, Wallpaper* editor-in-chief. "This portfolio is a remarkable commentary on how the worlds of art and fashion are intrinsically linked." Other highlights of the issue include 50 pages of first-rank fashion photography, including Alix Malka's remarkable mix and match of the best of the womenswear collections and Scott Trindle's take on 1990s revivalism, while Luke Smalley is allowed rare access to the Bauhaus school. more www.wal... (236) design directory Wallpaper > Industrial Design Magazines added by Levent OZLER |
 PANTONE Fashion Color Report for Fall 2009Pantone announced the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2009.The report features the top 10 colors for women's fashion for fall '09, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. "The fall 2009 palette is more unique and thoughtful than the typical autumnal hues of years past," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Designers recognize the desire for fundamental basics that speak to current economic conditions, but also understand the need to incorporate vibrant color to grab the consumers' eyes and entice them to buy." In addition to designer contributions, this season's report features insights from industry thought leaders including Tim Gunn, chief creative officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. and mentor on Bravo's "Project Runway," Nina Garcia, fashion director at Marie Claire and judge on Bravo's "Project Runway," as well as Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's "What Not to Wear." These fashion insiders offer consumers tips on how to stay fashionable on a budget. more PANTONE Fashion Color Report for Fall 2009 added by Levent OZLER |
 Nolcha at the PlazaOn February 19, 2009 Nolcha at The Plaza presented by Solerra, a subset of Nolcha Fashion Week, will debut the Fall 2009 collections of seven select fashion designers in apparel and accessories in Nolcha's continued effort to support emerging and independent fashion designers.On this day, editors, retailers, stylists, agents, industry executives, and celebrities will gather at the Peter Lik Gallery in New York City's famed Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue for a full day of presentations and networking. event (ended) current design events more info www.nol... (101) added by Levent OZLER |
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