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February 27, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
For something that started with a T-shirt in their sophomore year, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have worked little short of a miracle with her designer brand “The Row”, which has blossomed into 110 looks for Fall 2008.
“What it always comes down to is simple, clean lines and beautiful fabrics,” Ashley Olsen said at a promotions event in Dallas yesterday. “The whole collection is based on fit and quality.”
“It’s been great,” she added of the label she produces with her twin, Mary-Kate, via their Los Angeles conglomerate, Dualstar Entertainment Group. “It’s been a lot of work, but fun. Everything is made in the U.S., with the exception of the cashmere knits, in order to keep tight control.”
The Olsen twins worked together on the design, but Ashley appears to have taken the lead role at The Row while Mary-Kate continues acting. “Ashley is there full time, every day,” said Rae Miles, commercial director. “She’s in all the fittings, picking all the fabrics and making the final decisions.”
The Row is sold in 25 top specialty stores in the U.S. and 72 worldwide, and Fall bookings have already crossed a total of $2.5 million wholesale.
And take a guess at who’s fronting the Row’s sprink book? None other than the glamorous Lauren Hutton, whose signature smile which has graced 28 covers of Vogue (more than any other model). It’s easy to see through her energetic spirit and the natural elegance and understand how, at 64, she’s still the muse of many, and a modern-day style icon.
Obviously, Hutton made an impression on the Olsens, who were frequent visitors to her garden.
“I’ve always looked up to her as a fashion icon,” says Ashley. “And she’s become a mentor to us both professionally and personally.”
February 26, 2008 · Filed under Cosmetics, Fashion Line
Record Of The Year 2008 Grammy Award winner Amy Winehouse is set to release her own clothing and cosmetics range.
The 24-year-old British singer is said to be focusing on styles that reflect her distinctive style, and will likely include hairspary and her trademark heavy liquid eyeliner.
The Sun newspaper quoted a source: “Amy’s style has been copied by girls around the country and there’s a lot of money to be made. It’s a very distinctive look.
“She wants to bring out a range of cosmetics and fashion products. There could be hairspray, head scarves, liquid eyeliner, and perfume.”
The spin-off follows Winehouse’s winning five prestigious Grammy Awards last month. The ‘Rehab’ singer is reportedly meeting with fashion and cosmetics experts later this week to discuss plans.
A fashion industry source commented: “I think this stuff would sell very well in London. She has become a fashion icon despite not always looking too fresh.”
February 25, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
MTV’s “The Hills” star Lauren Conrad launched her clothing line in Los Angeles today.
Among the striking dresses, the Whitney, a homage to Conrad’s “Hills” friend Whitney Port, is a dainty straps and A-line skirt shape, perfect for summer, while the Audrina is a seductive dress cut short above the knee, yet another homage to Conrad’s roomie Audrina Patridge, also a “Hills” star.
While the Whitney is selling for $170, the Sophia, yet another appealing dress — a navy blue, Empire-waisted kimono dress, with a deep V-neck and short hem length, made of rayon and spandex, carries a price tag of $160. Most of the tank tops range at about $75, and T-shirts average at $100.
This is major milestone for Lauren, who, less than a year ago, was chosen to represent Mark Cosmetics of Avon. She had been designing clothes last year and some of her designs were put on sale online last fall.
More of the Lauren Conrad Collection can be seen on her website, laurenconrad.seenon.com.
Related post and more of Lauren’s photos here:
Avon Marks Lauren’s 21st Birthday
February 23, 2008 · Filed under Fragrances - Male
Men’s fragrance has a new tune to sing — Justin Timberlake has been declared the new spokeperson for Parfums Givenchy.
The ‘SexyBack’ singer will front Givenchy’s all-new men’s fragrance this Fall.
“Beyond his huge celebrity appeal, we chose Justin Timberlake because he is a world recognized trendsetter who redefines modern elegance,” confirmed Alain Lorenzo, president of the French perfume brand.
“He’s multitalented, he’s been voted one of the sexiest men in the world and he’s a trendsetter, not just in musical terms but in the way he lives and dresses,” Lorenzo added. “He’s very popular everywhere. He’s not just the idol of the Americans or of the Brits, he’s truly a world-recognized artist in his field.”
Lorenzo went on to say that while Justin wasn’t involved in the development of the fragrance, he did see it and smell it before signing the contract.
“When he smelled it, his only words were ‘It’s cool,’” Lorenzo recapped.
Justin will join Liv Tyler in Givenchy’s top-of-the-line spokespersons, as Liv is already fronting Givencgy’s Very Irresistable fragrance.
February 23, 2008 · Filed under Accessories, Apparel
I wouldn’t bet my bottom dollar on whether it was Christian Bale in “3:10 to Yuma” or Brad Pitt in “The Assassination of Jesse James” who triggered it, but lately I do see a mighty inclination towards Western gear. ‘Dressing Western’ had always symbolized the American culture around the world, and the trend is making a comeback.
I was pleasantly surprised to come across AJ’s Western Wear Outfitters which is offering authentic western wear, western shirts for gents, ladies and the youngens. If you’re a hombre who prefers the traditional look, the company offers the plaid shirt, which can be multi-functional and no doubt grab every lady’s attention. And as everybody knows, a self-respectin’ cowboy should be seen in a custom embroidered shirt — which WesternShirts.com offers in a number of designs, sizes and colors. Point to note: Take advantage of their free branding service and have your cowboy shirt branded with a high stitch count embroidery of your monogram, nickname, group affiliation, and where you want it… you name it, dude, it’s your custom shirt! And if you have a particular design in mind, you can always check out their design catalog.
You’ll also find a sweet staggering range of Rodeo & Sport Western shirts, as well as fancy prints and vintage and Retro Western shirts, should you decide to prep up the “studdler” in you.
The 21st century cowgirls can rope in some superbly embroidered Western shirts, again customizable with any kind of lettering. The women’s shirts range extends to stylish short sleeves and comfortable long sleeves. Matter of fact, I feel the women have a fanastic range of Western wear to choose from, while men’s are kinda limited to shirts and outer wear. For instance, apart from shirts, sleepwear and outer wear, women can choose acquire a ‘posh’ Western look with some of the sexy Rhine-Swarovski belts and handbags, wallets and cellphone cases.
Upon browsing through the whole ‘kit and caboodle’ on the site, guess what inpressed me the most? Their meticulous attention to detail — for sizes (neck, chest and arm) and customization of imprints. Besides the lettering, you get to choose the font (Western style fonts, of course), the color, the location and the flexibility of pricing.
WesternShirts.com is more than just Western shirts. It has all the promise of becoming the ultimate choice for anything Western, but the signal is clear–WesternShirts will soon have much more to offer the dress connoisseur.
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