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 Hussein Chalayan Takes on Creative Director Post at PUMAPUMA announced that it appointed Hussein Chalayan, a global designer, artist and film maker, as the Creative Director for PUMA with immediate effect, responsible for designing, creating and developing the sport fashion collections of the brand.PUMA also acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's London-based fashion business and brand Hussein Chalayan. Through this long-term partnership with PUMA, Chalayan will have the opportunity to grow his ready to wear fashion collections. "Hussein Chalayan is a proven visionary in the fashion, design and art industries. As our Creative Directorfor our Sport Fashion business, Chalayan will bring his use of new technology, forward-thinking design and provocative point of view to PUMA," said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO of PUMA. "Acquiring majority shares of the Hussein Chalayan brand is giving PUMA the ability to move into a new space, expanding our reach to become the most desirable Sportlifestyle company in the world." In his position as Creative Director, based in London, Chalayan will be responsible for all creative direction for PUMA Sport Fashion collections and will touch all product categories including footwear, apparel and accessories. Chalayan will work hands-on with all PUMA respective design teams worldwide. more Hussein Chalayan Takes on Creative Director Post at PUMA design directory Puma > Fashion Design Manufacturers added by Levent OZLER |
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 Fashion Illustration Gallery Participates in FORMFashion Illustration Gallery is participating in FORM, the Modern and Contemporary Art & Design Exhibition at Olympia.New work by Antonio, Francois Berthoud, Jason Brooks, Rene Gruau, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, David Downton, Tanya Ling, Gladys Perint Palmer and Grayson Perry will be presented. more www.fas... (748) added by Levent OZLER |
 Modepalast 2008This year's fashion exhibition Modepalast (fashion palace) takes place for the sixth time at Vienna's MuseumsQuartier from 17 until 20 April 2008.In one big fashion zone young Austrian and international labels present designs ranging from Street Couture to Urban Wear and High Fashion. The trade fair for young international fashion design, jewellery and accessories is the place to be regarding upcoming trends. As one of the world's biggest cultural areas the MuseumsQuartier (MQ) in Vienna supplies a mixture of modern architecture, culture, design and fashion. Young fashion designers with a progressive image can use this background to present their products adequately while meeting interested customers. event (ended) current design events more info www.mod... (261) design directory Fashion Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 Pantone Fashion + Home Cotton Swatch Set Simplifies Color Palette DevelopmentPantone announced the Pantone Fashion + Home cotton swatch set, the newest addition to the Pantone Fashion + Home SMART Color System line of products.SMART is indicative of the company's commitment to deliver innovation that is Sensible, Manageable, Accessible, Relevant and Tough, reducing costs and shortening the color development cycle. The Pantone Fashion + Home cotton swatch set, a portable case containing loose-format cotton swatches of all 1,925 colors in the Pantone Fashion + Home library, is the ideal tool for designers, manufacturers and retailers involved in palette development. Chromatically arranged by color family and displayed on two removable trays, the set is enclosed in a durable case for convenient storage and protection of the color swatches. "Changes in today's marketplace have inspired us to reevaluate, restyle and reconfigure our tools into multiple formats so that our customers can find the tool that best suits their needs," said Tod Shulman, vice president of the fashion, home and interiors division at Pantone. "The Pantone Fashion + Home cotton swatch set offers our customers a new, easy way to create color palettes. It's a playground for color." more Pantone Fashion + Home Cotton Swatch Set Simplifies Color Palette Development added by Levent OZLER |
 Nolcha Fashion Week: London 2008 It's a Smashing SuccessNolcha Fashion Week: London kicked off with such a wonderful welcome from the London fashion crowd!The crowds queued up to see the catwalk shows, industry supported the launch of PROFILE NYC and the UK release of Nolcha Metier Magazine, not to mention several highly regarded UK and Global Nolcha partnerships are now set at work. The catwalk shows were held on Monday in the Crystal Ballroom at The Mayfair Hotel opening to a standing room only crowd for the first of six shows. Le Nac (Netherlands) showcased simple yet elegant feminine pieces with beautiful fitted cuts. This designer complimented the collection by implementing a selection of fabulous handmade hats by New York designer Ms Bo Dangles. Following this DMG (Columbia) featured their exquisite, chic white coat collection which left an irresistible impact especially the attention to detail and gigantic buttons. Fine artist turned fashion designer Laurance Rassin's (USA) show was bursting with colour and energy leaving the crowd stunned. The abstract prints on amazing silk dresses were reminiscent of a modern contemporary Picasso piece. The evening shows began with Georgie W Couture. Fabulous darling was the word - English tea party was the theme. Striking yet simple pieces were strutted down the catwalk of this British designer. Selphie Bong (Indonesia) showed striking evening looks with an edge. Using large beading and ornate accents her dresses were both glamourous yet wearable. more www.nol... (192) added by Rebecca Strong |
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