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 Haute Couture Autumn Winter 2008/2009 Trend Round UpKey looks for the upcoming couture season.Armani Prive and Anne Valerie Hash have used lightly draped ruffles throughout their collections, creating simple effects of volume and movement. Voluminous puffy silhouettes were seen at Chanel and Christian Lacroix, on sleeves, skirts, and as bodices. Big bows were in abundance in this season's Haute Couture shows, seen at Armani Prive, Christian Dior, Christina Lacroix, and Elie Saab. Grey is a key color, seen in many different tones in both evening wear at Valentino and Elie Saab and day wear at Armani Prive, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Chanel. more www.fas... (722) added by Senay GOKCEN |
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 Fashion Forward WinnersChristopher Kane, Erdem, Marios Schwab and Roksanda Ilincic have today been announced as the recipients of the British Fashion Council's Fashion Forward sponsorship."I am thrilled to have been awarded Fashion Forward sponsorship by the British Fashion Council, this is my fifth catwalk show at London Fashion Week and I am grateful to have their continued support," said Kane, who launched his own label in 2006 and whose stunning designs have been a hit ever since. Established two years ago, the scheme provides financial support to UK-based designers in the early stages of developing their business but who have already established themselves at London Fashion Week. more www.vog... (134) added by Senay GOKCEN |
 PUMA x Atmos x Mitsuaki IwagoPUMA, ATMOS NYC and Mitsuaki Iwago have teamed up to bring you the PUMA x Atmos Endangered Species Collection, which includes six shoes featuring endangered animals.The collection is broken down into two different releases, the Polar Pack and the Asia Pack; both include three shoes inspired by the photography of highly-acclaimed National Geographic photographer, Mitsuaki Iwago. Each shoe captures the unique characteristics of a specific animal and has a high quality image of Mr. Iwago's prized photography printed on the removable insole. more PUMA x Atmos x Mitsuaki Iwago added by Levent OZLER |
 Texprint First ViewFashion designers know that the addition of an original print, or unique embroidery, knitted or woven textile can give their designs an extra edge and really make the difference between a best selling collection and one that is left on the sale rail.In an increasingly competitive market place textile design has become even more relevant and is often the only ingredient that can bring a much needed edge of originality and exclusivity to a collection. Responsible for discovering some of the fashion industries great un-sung heroes, the Texprint First View exhibition is one of the industries best kept secrets and the greatest showcase of the very best new designers entering the market place. Bringing together 24 outstanding young graduates, selected uniquely by panels of professional designers from over 200 applicants, Texprint celebrates and mentors the best new graduating talent, bringing them together to network and present their work to some of the most important names in the industry both in the UK and abroad. Texprint was set up 37 years ago as an arm of the Design Council, to help British textile graduates start their careers. Today the event is supported by an impressive host of companies, trusts and charities. event (ended) current design events more Texprint First View design directory Textile Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 3i invests in AP Bags3i, a world leader in private equity, and funds managed by 3i have signed an agreement to invest EUR 118 million for a 49% stake in the handbags and accessories division of Antichi Pellettieri S.p.A., the Italian branded leather accessories group.Antichi Pellettieri Group is the leather goods division of Mariella Burani Fashion Group. The involvement and funding provided by 3i, will bring together the brands in a newco, APB Srl ("Antichi Pellettieri Bags" or "AP Bags"), which will be the holding company of 4 handbags and accessories brands: Francesco Biasia, Braccialini, Coccinelle and Mandarina Duck. 3i will provide business development support to assist with further internationalisation of the business, penetrating new markets, particularly China and India, locations sourcing and selection, advertising and promotional management and developing retail operations. 3i's strong brand in Italy where it has had a local team for almost twenty years and its extensive relationships with business leaders has enabled it to attract Giacomo Santucci, ex COO of Gucci Group and ex MD Salvatore Ferragamo, to the board as a non-executive director. 3i's consumer sector has also enjoyed success with businesses such as UK based lingerie brand Agent Provocateur, a current portfolio company, and has recently successfully divested Italian toy brand Giochi Preziosi as well as Asian restaurant chain, Little Sheep which listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in a successful IPO earlier this month. more 3i invests in AP Bags added by Levent OZLER |
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