Archive for the 'Fashion trends' Category

Ritu Kumar brings Paris Art Deco to India

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

Art Deco, an art form that began in Paris during the 1920s found its way back into the ramp via Ritu Kumar at the grand finale of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2013. The veteran designer, who completed 45 years in the industry this year, readdressed it to suit the present day contemporary [...]

Victoria Beckham wins “posh” fashion award

Thursday, November 8th, 2012

On Monday night, November 5, 2012, Victoria Beckham won the “Womenswear Designer of the Year” award. She was awarded for her signature women’s haute couture collection, Victoria by Victoria Beckham. The 2012 WGSN Global Fashion Awards were held in London, England. The awards ceremony recognizes talent in fashion and retail from around the globe. The [...]

White wedding dresses are passe, brides go for pink

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

The would be brides, who are going for a Christian wedding or following the latest trend of going for a registered marriage (stepping into the footsteps of Saif-Kareena) are making a bold statement by alienating the cliche white wedding gowns and instead, choosing the pink ones. Guess the trend has come in from the West, [...]

Style city puts on a 48-hour fashion show

Monday, October 15th, 2012

SHOPS from across the city have joined forces for the first time for a special event celebrating Nottingham’s reputation for fashion and style. The 48 Hours of Fashion event, which kicked off yesterday, has seen the city centre transformed, with catwalk shows, fashion advisers and a chance to have a go on a 3D full [...]

Wedding Planning Easier With Help From Two Bridal Shows

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

The wedding planning process can be a headache for some brides-to-be, but with the help of two bridal shows this weekend in Long Beach, planning might get a little easier for area brides. Premier Bridal Shows will be hosting its expo on Sunday at the Long Beach Convention Center, at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., where [...]

Hot fashion trends of 2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Pants got wider, clothes got lacier, the LWD replaced the classic LBD, and multiple blocks of colour became the hottest thing to be seen in. Purvaja Sawant and Kasmin Fernandes give a recap of the looks that were in vogue this year Sheer It’s not surprising that sheer clothing is slowly becoming an evergreen fashion [...]

Fashion moments of 2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

As the end of 2011 draws upon us, let’s take a mere moment to reflect on some of the hottest fashion trends that made this year worthwhile. Looking back on this year, there were a few major moments in the fashion world that stood out to me. The first being Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, designed [...]

LA Fashion Trends: start the new year in style

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

2012 is approaching fast and if you want to play by the fashion rules ,follow this simple trends and you will be incredibly stylish all year long. 2 / A belt is a great accessory to slim you, lift you and define you, but what belt goes with which outfit? One rule of thumb: If [...]

Fashion trends 2011: Boho and vintage are back

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Fashionistas made heads turn with vintage-inspired dresses and graphic prints, and models lit up the ramp in wedge heels, animal print scarves and chunky jewellery. Vintage Fashion: High-waist trousers, drape-style maxis, peplum silhouettes and kaftans returned to the fashion scene with a glamorous makeover. Fashion fanatics also dressed in retro-inspired flared trousers, matched with chic [...]

Custom Shirts, With a Shot on the Side

Friday, December 16th, 2011

“DO you think gingham is waning in popularity?” Brian Anderson, a principal at a private equity firm, asked as he shuffled a stack of fabric swatches in the sitting room of Windsor Custom, a clothing shop decorated in navy blue and beige to resemble the rec room of a Hamptons cottage. He considered them, quite [...]