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 Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/WinterHKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong will be held concurrently from 12-15 January 2009 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.The continuing success of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter is built on its long history of excellence in organisation and marketing, answering industry needs in a specific and relevant manner. The 40 th edition of the fair is the largest of its kind in Asia, and the second largest in the world. The 2009 fair is expected to house over 1,500 exhibitors from around the world. A new zone, Fabrics & Yarn, will be set up to focus on the very basics of the garment trade, with fabrics such as cotton, embroidery, novelty and functional fabrics, knitted fabrics, linen, ramie and more. event (ended) current design events more info hkfashi... (933) design directory Fashion Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
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 Japanese Designer Oka Masako Expands on Eco-friendly FashionJapanese designer Oka Masako was making eco-friendly fashion using soybeans, corn, bamboo and silk long before it was the newest thing on this fall's runways.Masako is known for using ecologically friendly fabrics and creating light, transparent garments embroidered with flowers and leaves. She began tapping organic textiles 13 years ago. "I show the theme of ecology on my clothes to represent the sense of peace and calm nature has given me," Masako said before her show at Mexico's Fashion Week last Friday. "It has more to do with a (personal) symbiosis." more canadia... (414) added by Levent OZLER |
 Yves Saint LaurentIn the 1960s Yves Saint Laurent made an indelible mark on fashion with clothing emblematic of the new modernity.Yves Saint Laurent, organized by FAMSF and The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Fondation Pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent, explores the designs that made Saint Laurent famous, and his inspirations drawn from art, theatre, history, literature, and nature. This exhibition contains nearly 130 accessorized garments and sketches illustrating the lines, colors, and fundamentals of Saint Laurent's work. event (ended) current design events more info www.ysl... (658) design directory Fashion Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 Fashioning FeltFashioning Felt will explore the varied new uses of felt-an ancient material, believed to be one of the earliest techniques for making textiles.Made by matting together wool fibers with humidity and friction, felting requires little technological expertise and is an extremely versatile material. The exhibition will begin with historic examples of felts, showcase innovations in handmade felts, and feature contemporary uses of industrial felt in a range of fields, including product design, fashion, architecture, and home furnishings. The exhibition is being organized by Susan Brown, assistant curator, Textiles. event (ended) current design events more info cooperh... (470) design directory Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum > Design Museums added by Levent OZLER |
 Nike Introduces the Versatile Zoom LeBron VIAs LeBron James proved in a Gold Medal campaign this past summer in Beijing, he is a basketball player who can do it all and he requires a performance shoe that can keep up with his demanding game.The Zoom LeBron VI shoe, the most versatile LeBron signature shoe from Nike and James, will be introduced at retail on Friday, October 31, globally, including the U.S., Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Zoom LeBron VI performance basketball shoe represents the essence of LeBron James: team, toughness, passion and vision. James worked with Nike designer Ken Link to create a shoe that meets his performance needs and the needs of players with a powerful, dynamic style of play. The Zoom LeBron VI not only has a full-length Zoom Air unit in the mid-sole for the ultimate responsive ride, but also has a Zoom Air unit double-stacked in the heel. The cushioning system helps the forefoot for transition when jumping. Deep sipes in the shoe allow for natural motion, which means the shoe works with the athlete's movement, rather than against it. more www.nik... (283) design directory NIKE > Fashion Design Manufacturers added by Levent OZLER |
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