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For the first time in the history of this competition, the United States with Fashion student Megan Stein, from Drexel University - Philadelphia, received the Fashion Grand Prize in Paris at the 23rd edition of the International Competition for Young Fashion Designers.
After winning the national Competition, Arts of Fashion, which took place in San Francisco, with 43 different Schools and Universities, and with an extraordinary jury presided by fashion icon Jean-Charles de Castelbajac on November 11-12, Stein's made the news again, this time in Paris.
Her creative, elegant and beautifully constructed outfit was the number one choice of the international competition.
The theme Art and Fashion and Industry, was perfectly illustrated through her futuristic garment.
Megan Stein brought back from Paris the Fashion Grand Prize, 3,000 euros scholarship, a round-trip ticket for a long distance flight with Air France, a one-year scholarship for the Schools of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, a sewing and embroidering machine PFAFF creative (value $6000).
Inessah Selditz from University of North Texas - Denton won the Incentive Prize in the Accessories categories with her glamorous, long origami red gloves! and450 euros.
It is a victory for the Arts of Fashion Foundation which has been the sponsor with PFAFF
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Megan Stein Received the Fashion Grand Prize at Arts of Fashion 2005
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Thousands of Barbie dolls are currently displayed in the world's largest Barbie doll exhibition in Seoul.
Seoul is the first city in Asia where "The Barbie Story" world-tour exhibition is held in celebration of 45th anniversary of Barbie's birth.
"The Barbie Story, Seoul," which started on Dec. 10, 2005, will run until Jan. 28, 2006 at Seoul Arts Center's Design Museum in Seocho-Dong, Gangnam-gu, southern part of the capital city.
Some 2,100 items of Barbie dolls owned by 360 collectors around the world were presented for this Seoul exhibition.
Most dolls are donned in clothes made by the famous local fashion designers.
Among the eye catching fashion clothes a doll wearing New York-based global fashion designer Bob Mackie's works of art, a doll in a dress dotted with diamonds estimated at 20 million won (some 200,000 US dollars).
Scores of Barbie dolls are wearing Korean tradition clothes of hanbok.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Austrian Embassy in Seoul.
Austrian Ambassador to Seoul Wilhelm Donko hosted a reception for the show on Dec. 10, 2005.
After the Seoul exhibition "The Barbie Story" will head to the port city of Busan in South Korea, Tokyo, and France.
The exhibition opens from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday from Dec. 10 to Jan. 28, 2006.
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Who waits to seize the moment?
Urban adventurists make their own moments happen and need stylish, functional apparel that can keep the pace.
Designed by Yves Behar of fuseproject in collaboration with DDC lab NY and MINI USA, the new MINI_motion apparel line combines cutting edge new materials with contemporary functional needs.
Drawing inspiration from both MINI's fun yet functional design and life in and outside the car, MINI USA introduces its second MINI_motion collection ranging from apparel with hi-tech features to accessories and luggage designed to create a seamless connection to life in constant motion.
The Unisex Wax Jacket, Climate Control Jacket and the Hypa T are a mix of urban chic and rugged versatility.
Each piece is manufactured using a patented technology to produce unique fabrics with thermal, moisture-wicking properties geared for today's on-the-go lifestyle.
In addition to hi-tech fabrics, each piece in the MINI_motion collection features an inner pocket that holds an iPod, MP3 player or a cell phone so adventurers can remain connected and entertained every step of the way.
Each garment also features a pass-through for MP3 or cell phone headset wires.
This combination of stealth built-in functional features and style keeps travelers comfortably in motion- whether on foot, behind
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New Hi-Tech Fashion Designs from Mini Motion Keep Pace with Adventure Seekers
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Short track speedskating's intense close-quarter competition is a blaze of human movement.
The sport has undergone intense governing-body scrutiny to address major safety concerns for personal protection.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has imposed stringent cut-resistance standards, creating rigorous challenges for compliance.
Nike is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team and USA Speedskating.
After the Salt Lake City Games, the only cut-protection option for skaters was to wear two garments -- an outer suit and an inner cut-resistant suit.
Protective, but heavier and much less comfortable.
The Nike Swift Short Track Skin is a one-suit system utilizing lightweight cut-protective fabric (independent laboratory approved) in critical body zones.
Anatomically specific integration of the cut-protection material is located in critical areas specified by the ISU.
Each cut-resistant panel incorporated into the Nike Swift Skin suit uses a particular construction technique based on anatomical location.
Behind the knee, fabric layers are minimized to accommodate the high degree of flexion necessary allowing the athletes to perform, unrestricted, to their highest level.
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Nike Swift Innovation Extends to USA Short Track
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This metallic shoulder bag is a beautiful accessory for day or night.
The shiny weave is made of hand- crocheted nylon thread and over 700 recycled aluminum pull tabs.
The bag is highly durable yet surprisingly supple and lightweight.
The 21' shoulder strap fits nicely and the hand-crocheted strap liner assures padded comfort for even bare shoulders.
The bag comes with a high quality nylon liner, inside zipped pocket for lipstick and cell phone and a zip closure.
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