Marisa Tomei appears at the 81st Academy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, February 22, 2009.

Source from: petite fashion

We're not sure whether Marisa Tomei was wearing her Oscars gown or it was wearing her. She said that the pale pearl-colored gown had just arrived the morning of the ceremony, and it looked as though the bodice could have been better fitted, but the main problem with the one-shoulder Versace gown was that the rows and rows of paneled pleating on the skirt were quite overwhelming.

Designers on SO9 Spring Fashion

See what spring fashion your favorite designers sent down the runway for Fashion Week, Spring 2009:

Marc Jacobs
The king of cool sent out mixed-up separates and must-have bags at his Spring fashion show.

• Michael Kors
  Michael Kors sent his own particular brand of American sportswear -- with lots of fullness and bold with dots or stripes -- down the runway.
• Vera Wang
  Vera Wang's smart separates and sheer layered pieces stood out from the other designers on the Spring Fashion Week catwalk.
• Betsey Johnson
  Betsey Johnson just wants to have fun and her pirate-infused line of ruffles, petticoats and corsets shared that at Fashion Week.
• Lacoste
  Lacoste showed three separate collections: a voluminous beachy version of the brand with dirndl skirts and loose layers, a sporty sherbert-colored line of great pieces like bodysuits and a young version of Lacoste with cute graphic prints.
• BCBG
  Color-spliced, cityscape hues and voluminous shapes showed up on the BCBG runway.
• Tracy Reese
  Pretty, pretty, pretty. A gorgeous show with wearable prints, colors and shapes: all feminine but not too frou frou.
• Diane von Furstenberg
  Mixed prints, floaty print chiffon and sheer layers came together for a boho vibe on Diane von Furstenberg's runway.
• Carolina Herrera
  Ruffles, corset tops, rose prints and appliques all appeared on Carolina Herrera's runway for spring.

Missoni Knits feb 26' 2009

MILAN – Angela Missoni, heir to the famed knitting needle Missoni family, knows that a cozy woolen item gives both warmth and comfort.
So it was not surprising that in these difficult times her show Thursday in Milan for the fall-winter 2009-2010 was all about knit scarves in every shape and size.
Whether draped around the neck like a shawl, wrapped like a hood around the head, or sometimes so long it brushed the ankle, at Missoni the age-old accessory became the collection's leitmotif.
Sometimes worn in multiple versions in the same outfit, the scarf often hid the clothes underneath, mainly made up of lame dresses and silk tights.
For a more extravagant look, Missoni interspersed her knitwear with tufts of fur for headbands and cozy bags, as well as scarves.
Daughter of her knitting-needle parents Tai and Rosita Missoni, the designer knew not to miss a stitch. A good scarf will always sell.

Milan Loses Fashion Apitite

Source from: Associated press dtd 02/26

MILAN – Things are quite quiet in this once bustling fashion city. Just a year ago hotels were bursting at the seams during fashion week, and a trendy meal meant reserving weeks ahead of time.
"Since last July we are serving 1,000 customers less every month," said Giusi Rosellini, one of the owners of `da Ilia' a favorite fashion hang out, famous for its meat-based risotto, and branzino fish wrapped in salt.
The fashionistas' lack of appetite however is most evident at the shows.
Every season the show calendar gets thinner — down to six days from last year's 10 for this round of womenswear preview showings for the fall winter 2009-2010, and attendance diminishes.
According to the Italian fashion chamber, accredited press attendance for the current fashion week is down by more than 30 percent from over 2,000 last year to 1,100, while big stores have cut down on the number of buyers they send to the shows. More than one designer, including flamboyant Roberto Cavalli for his second line Just Cavalli, bowed out of the official show calendar.
"It's a bad moment for all," said Giulia Pirovano, of the fashion chamber's press office.
To combat the bleak recession days ahead, designers are opting for what Giorgio Armani calls "modest extravagance" with safe rather than sexy styles, and a color palette based on black and its dark spin-offs, mixed with erratic moments of bright color and sparkling glitter.
Armani opened the list of big names on this week's winter fashion calendar Thursday with a young and energetic second line Emporio collection, with short hemlines, knee socks, and high heels. Ruffles and frills on jackets and coats add a touch of the demure as do the sequins on the silk evening socks. Extravagance comes in the jewelry which is stitched directly on to the outfit.
The little black dress, usually in velvet, reigns supreme.
Angela Missoni, of the famous knitwear family, also presented a collection where the accessory became the outfit. Knitted scarves of every size and shape — from long and tasseled to cowl necked or hooded, and sometimes more than one for the same outfit — were draped over silk lame dresses skirts and tights, often hiding the garment underneath.
Sometimes the knitwear was interspersed with tufts of fur as in the cozy headbands and sporty handbags.
In these tough times, the knitting needle Missonis know not to drop a stitch. A warm wooly scarf is both a comforting and affordable fashion item.

Tie Dye collection

A unique collection of tie and dye with different effects and pattern which we can have on our garments . Managed to showcase all the tie dye colours for every occasion to match and create ones own style statement .One can embellish them with wooden beads /mirrors to give the ethenic touch and sworovski and stones to glitter for cocktail party's .These tops can be teamed with long /mini skirts and can do well with fitted jeans for that teenage look.

This will remind you of the rainbow with lot of colours and really a fun to experience the feeling of its being a colourful ellusion effect.

Next is a elegant tank top with defined tie dye pattern and macrame trim at neck make it a wonderful companion to your beach wear ensemble .The beach ,the water and of course the sun and you....

Next version is of diagonal bold stripes with beading added to have the glitter for the perfect evening wear and can be coordinated with a long flowing ctn layered skirts . Its a hand dyed process & deals with lot of experiments and creativity to achieve the better pattern and the look.A single pattern achieved at a first shot can not be achieved again by the same person and from to person handling the dyeing process differs.Colour combination and dyeing techniques play an impt. role in giving you complete balance of a good sample .This is always a designers favourite where one can play with colours and make their unique creation and each wl be a master piece initself as all tie dyed pieces look wonderful no matter you did mistake while dyeing or tieing .See how interesting is this and pls look when you get yr dupattas dyed from one of yr local dyer....

Indian Pride

Shalwar kameez is the traditional dress of Pakistani men and women. The Indian version of shalwar kameez is "indian salwar kameez". The dress has two parts: the kameez (tunic) and shalwar (pants). Women also wear a dupatta (long scarf) around the neck with shalwar kameez. Shalwar are essentially loose trousers.
Tight-bottomed shalwar is known as "churidar". Kameez is a long shirt or tunic. Recently, western women have been drawn to the comfortable elegance of shalwar kameez. Even stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman have made public appearances in it! Recently, there has been a revolution in fashion that has revitalized this dress. Many variations of the basic theme have emerged, such as trouser suit, short kurta, and more. Indian and Pakistani fashion magazines tout the latest shalwar kameez fashions.

Fashion Design

Fashion designers, who have mastered the principles of fashion design, go on to create the trends that we see displayed at fashion shows, and featured in magazines, such as InStyle and Vogue. The designs could be as serious as the times or as sexy as they want to be. The principles of fashion design do evolve with the changing tastes of society. Sometimes it is up to fashion designers to give consumers a little nudge in the right direction, as far as seasonal colors, trends and style go. More than often, fashion designers must pay attention to the changing desires on the streets. Many times designers are able to draw from the public when searching for ideas to use with respect to the current principles of fashion design. The principles of fashion design come into play when a designer sits down to create a sketch of their latest creation. The principles always state that every creation starts with a sketch. A special desire to create a certain type of garment may exist, or maybe the idea surfaced from outside contact involving street trends. Inspiration comes in many different ways, with designers drawing from the past, movies, magazines, as well as current events.

When the sketch becomes a visual on a computer screen, numerous principles of fashion design are incorporated. Design software creates a graphic, which patternmakers and tailors can follow in order to develop a sample. This is when a designer can see their ideas and creations in the flesh. This will then give them a chance to alter things that do not materialize in the way that they expected. If the designer is successful in incorporating the principles of fashion design with this experience, they may produce a sample suitable for acceptance into a clothing line

Flash on Denim

Key points for denim:: source from promostyl
Sophistication through ColorDenim has now been fully integrated in our city wardrobe, either worn with a sleek blazer or any style of tops. This sophistication has been seen through the presence of darker, chicer colors such as indigo or double-dyed darks, giving even more rock-n-roll styles a classier look.As far as colored jeans, light grey has definitely replaced bleached denims. The denim is sometimes made with a polyester thread running through the weave for a silvered effect. In general, the washed out look is achieved through over-dye or sodium treatments, to create a uniformed look on the fabric. A grey flannel emorised finish is a key look for this winter season. Army style denim can be seen in a variety of caramel shades and dark honeys or in washed vegetable dyes. Winter whites continue this season in slightly ecru or sandy tones, in a starched chic sportswear approach.
Sophistication through Fabric With the continued success of the “slim fit” look, elasthane has become indispensable in both women’s and men’s jeanswear. Elasthane can be combined with cotton, cotton/polyester blends or cotton/polyamide blends for a subtle sheen. Lycra is also being used in denim through a process called “Thermolite” developed by LAUFFENMUHLE. Not only does the stretch fiber add comfort, but on black denim, it leaves fine white traces which give the garment a rock n roll feel. Tencel is making a comeback in the casual denim market. Its easy-care properties combined with its subtle feel make it an attractive choice for jeanswear. There are a variety of natural blends, such as linen with denim. There are also more sophisticated blends using silk or cashmere in the luxury casual market. In the same vein is Pima cotton which has a high-end look and feel. TISSAGE DE QUINTENAS has developed flats with an anti-mosquito treatment.
Sophistication through Style - a tailored style with banker’s pinstripe- a casual chic style using the subtle fluidity of Tencel denim- a rock n roll style with leather look denim with metallic touches- a trashy luxe style which has a used, almost dirty look to the denim. This effect is achieved through over-dying with a greenish tone or through enzyme washes.

Fashion And You

Everybody is blessed with their own style and personality and how they carry their look with simple clothes.One has to understand their body structure and their facial features and complexion while dressing up .A person with the unique style with the elegance of simplicity will steal every ones heart ...