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 Ann-Sofie Johansson: H&M Names New Design ChiefSwedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz AB said Tuesday that Ann-Sofie Johansson will take over as design chief from Margareta van den Bosch, who will move into semiretirement this spring.Johansson has worked for H&M since 1987 and was previously in charge of the company's women's collection, H&M spokeswoman Kristina Stenvinkel said. Stenvinkel said that van den Bosch, who is 65, will stay with the company as a part-time special adviser. Van den Bosch has been in charge of H&M's designs since 1987 and played a crucial role in setting up the company's collaborations with top designers, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and most recently, Roberto Cavalli. more www.for... (446) design directory H&M > Fashion Design Brands added by Levent OZLER |
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 Ekta Kaul Shows at Society of Designer Craftsmen's ExhibitionEkta Kaul is showing her luxurious handcrafted interiors textile accessories and textile art pieces at Society of Designer Craftsmen's exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London from 9 January to 20 January, 2008.Ekta's collection of stunning cushions, throws and wall mounted pieces are exclusively handcrafted using the finest luxurious silks and handwoven cottons that she "texturises" through surface manipulation using needle punching. "I am drawn to textures, whether they be in nature or architecture or simply on the sidewalk. To me, even memories are textured", says Ekta. Ekta brings an eclectic aesthetic to her designs, owed to her education in India and Britain and varied travel experiences. She develops one-offs as well as small batch productions inspired by her travels and nature. Ekta is a merit licentiate of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and was chosen to exhibit at the Mall when her work caught the curators' eye at New Designers earlier this year. event (ended) current design events more Ekta Kaul Shows at Society of Designer Craftsmen's Exhibition added by Levent OZLER |
 Calder JewelryAlexander Calder's jewellery has the same linear yet three-dimensional quality as his famous mobiles, and the parts that comprise each piece are hammered, shaped, and composed in a fashion that echoes the artist's creation of his sculpture.Calder produced more than 1,500 pieces of jewellery, beginning in 1906 when he adorned his sister's dolls with copper wire gathered from the streets. This use of non-precious materials and found objects guided his inventive jewellery technique, from his bohemian years of the 1920s and 1930s to the war years. His jewellery was coveted by the Surrealist coterie, and today is still highly sought after by collectors and museums. The newly commissioned photographs are accompanied by examples of Calder's inventory drawings; the boxes he made to store the jewellery; historic photographs of his jewellery worn by notable patrons, art collectors, and artists; and a chronology. more Calder Jewelry design directory Calder Jewelry > Jewelry Design Books added by Levent OZLER |
 The Future of Fashion: Lifestyle & TechnologyThere is some uncertainty as to what constitutes fashion.By definition fashion morphs every day. People change clothes, and clothes change people. Fashion reflects who we are, who we want to be. Influencing individuals and the world as a whole - a fashion statement can be just that, a form of language that acknowledges something larger within a culture. Everything goes in to the mix: culture, music, lifestyle, politics, beliefs, and even the weather. For example, which way the wind is blowing in Amsterdam, might determine the length of a women's hair, the style her skirt, or the height of her heels. Today, companies producing lifestyle products have the highest potential for successful strategies, particularly in the more affluent and value-driven geographic locations. The lines between these two continues to be blurred. Global trends now emerge faster than ever before because of internet and text messaging. Shortcuts in transmission of ideas and concepts between individuals are bringing the next big thing to you in the space of seconds. For example, the latest iPod, an advanced cell phone set and a laptop are today as powerful symbols of fashion as clothing, footwear, accessories and cosmetics. Successful brands must start to balance the "be fashionable" aspiration with today's converging technology if they want to stay competitive in the industry and most important, relevant in the mind of consumers. event (ended) current design events more info www.clu... (283) added by Levent OZLER |
 Audi Joburg Fashion Week Autumn / Winter for Soweto and Sandton in MarchAudi Joburg Fashion Week - the country's first annual autumn/winter fashion week proved a huge success when it debuted previous year.The second edition of this world-class fashion week takes place in Soweto and Sandton over 4 days from March 5 to 8, 2008. Soweto proves once again that it is one of South Africa's creative powerhouses as the thriving metropolis plays host to the first day of the fashion week collections on Wednesday March 5. The showcasing of the much-anticipated autumn/winter collection will be hosted at Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication in Soweto before moving to The Pavilion Room at the Sandton Convention Centre from March 6 to 8. The event will feature the ranges of some of the country's top designers including Sun Goddess, Stoned Cherrie, KlukCGdT, Gavin Rajah, Hip Hop and Sonwabile Ndamase. Audi Joburg Fashion Week, launched and produced in 2007 in a pioneering move by African Fashion International, closed a long-standing gap in the South African fashion calendar, giving the country's top established designers the opportunity to showcase autumn/winter collections and trends at a major fashion week run to international standards. African Fashion International also recently welcomed the introduction of newly appointed creative director, Deon Redman. event (ended) current design events more Audi Joburg Fashion Week Autumn / Winter for Soweto and Sandton in March design directory Fashion Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
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