Milano Moda Uomo Spring 2009 (Milan Menswear)

Milano Moda Uomo Spring 2009: Looking for a Hero

DALLAS, May 21, 2008 / FW/ - With Milano Moda Uomo Spring 2009 in the horizon, but everyone going gaga over the upcoming 'Sex & The City' movie, the usual interest for menswear had been eclipsed with the high profile coverage of women's fashion, albeit it is for a movie. Which brings us the question - does menswear need a new hero? And, I don't mean a designer, but a new icon, be it fictional characters like what Carrie Bradshaw and friends did for womenswear or real life heroes like David Beckham, the de facto poster boy of metrosexuals. [more]

Paris Menswear Spring 2009: Looking For Another Hero

DALLAS, Jun 7, 2008 / FW/ - With the death of Yves Saint Laurent last Jun 1, 2008, Paris is mourning the passing of one its sons while the world grieve the loss of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Yet, fashion goes on as always, and the upcoming Paris Menswear Spring 2009 season attests to that fact, though the absence of Yves Saint Laurent would surely be felt. [more]

Will This Season Be An Acid Test?

DALLAS, Jan 8, 2008 / FW/ - A slow economy, an impending slash on interest rates, tighter credits and a general downslide of the luxury market, will the coming Fall 2008 season become the acid test for New York designers? [more]

London Fashion Week Fall 2008

Has London's Time Arrived?

DALLAS, Jan 9, 2008 / FW/ - Since 2000 rolled around, it has been 'cool' for fashionistas to skip London. But, as we go deeper into the 21st century, London's very edgy and individualistic type of dressing might just be what fashionistas will be looking for, hence, it will not be surprising if London Fashion Week becomes the hottest ticket in the international fashion arena. [more]

Milano Moda Donna Fall 2008 (Milan Fashion Week)

All Eyes in Milan as Italy Charms The World

DALLAS, Jan 27, 2008 / FW/ - In two weeks time, Milano Moda Donna (Milan Fashion Week) starts in three weeks, about the time that the 'Let Yourself Be Charmed by an Italian'1 campaign has gathered momentum. The dates are perfectly timed with the fashion world focusing in Milan about the time that Isabella Rossellini had worked her charms. [more]

Paris Prêt-a-Porter Fall 2008

Is Luxury Ready-To-Wear The New Trendsetter

DALLAS, Jan 28, 2008 / FW/ - The Paris Haute Couture season is traditionally the harbinger of trends; yet the recently concluded Spring 2008, though it was as beautiful as ever failed to show any strong inclinations. Will the upcoming Prêt-a-porter (Paris Fashion Week) pick up the torch? [more]

Paris Haute Couture Spring 2008

Paris Haute Couture Names Three New Invited Members

PARIS, Oct 25, 2007 / FW/ - The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, France's fashion governing body announced today the election of three new designers among the invited members for the Spring 2008 Haute Couture season. Alexis Mabille, Josep Font and Stéphane Rolland are joining Adam Jones, Boudicca, Cathy Pill, Christophe Josse, Eymeric François, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Gérald Watelet, Gustavo Lins, Lefranc.Ferrant, Marc Le Bihan, Nicolas Le Cauchois, On Aura Tout Vu, Richard René and Udo Edling as part of the elite group of emerging designers of the made-to-measure craft. [more]