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missoni SS2011

Missoni is known for its innovative colourful knits in multitude of patterns such as stripes, and for their abstract florals. It seems that Missoni see and understands colours in different way than the rest of us. We can find creation from elegant eveningwear, knit cardigans, accessories, swimwear, homeware, luxury goods and even hotels.

The story of the Italian fashion house started when founders Rosita and Ottavio first met in 1948 at the Olympic Games in London. She was studying English and decided to attend some track and field events. He was a track runner who also supplied the Italian track team’s uniforms. They married five years later and set up a workshop in Milan initially designing tracksuits and later knitwear. They launched their own label from their basement in 1953. Shortly after, the Missoni multicoloured patterns and stripes were solidified. Still a family affair, the founder’s daughter, Angela designs and sons, Luca and Vittorio oversee the business. Established at the forefront of Italian fashion, this family run business has continued to create innovative knits since husband and wife team.

The Missoni signature colours and designs are as relevant today as they were over fifty years ago and continue to impress the fashion pack each season. Famed for their unconventional mix of colour and pattern, and with daughter Angela now at the creative helm they continue to create luxurious eveningwear, casual knits and must-have accessories. Their eye-catching beachwear has also been able to win over a younger audience and with Margherita as a muse for the brand, we can see why. The early 1970s saw Missoni reach the peak of their influence in the fashion world.

The Missoni Home collection has its roots in furnishing fabrics produced in 1981 in collaboration with Rosita’s family firm. They launched their first perfume in 1982, although that product has nothing to do with the license now held by Estée Lauder. Tai Missoni then became more interested in other projects, everything from designing costumes for La Scala, to designing carpets and tapestries. Rosita has admitted that in the 1990s she lost interest in fashion, before handing over to her daughter Angela in 1998. Rosita now is responsible for overseeing the design of all home projects.

Aside from the main Missoni line, the company has diversified into a variety of luxury goods. Missoni Sport was initially licensed out but production and marketing was brought in-house in January 2002 and has since been discontinued.

In November 2005, Missoni and the Rezidor Hotel Group signed an agreement to create Hotel Missoni, a lifestyle hotel chain, with plans to have 30 hotels open or in development by 2012. As of August 2009, five properties have been confirmed.

Hotel Missoni Edinburgh – Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom – opened June 8, 2009

Hotel Missoni Kuwait – Kuwait City, Kuwait – opening September/October 2010

Hotel Missoni Cape Town – Cape Town, South Africa – opening early 2011

Hotel Missoni Jebel Sifah – Muscat, Oman – opening Q1 2012

Hotel Missoni Ilha de Cajaíba – Bahia, Brazil – opening Q1 2012

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Are you going to a new year’s celebration? Do you think you’re looking for a dress that creates you gaze self-confidence and makes you feel beautiful. Any dress that boosts your confidence and makes you feel great would be the right choice, whether it is knee high or drapes to the floor. Get the right style and present yourself to the audience with glamour and style.

There are lots of affordable party dresses that are available in the market right now. It is good to choose the dress that will fit your personality and style without giving your pocket a big problem. The dress’s beauty can only be displayed if you are comfortable wearing it. It is important to consider the occasion venue also. If the weather is cold and you are staging the party outdoors, it is important to stay away from sleeveless and backless party dresses.

The style of the dress must also be considered. It is important to wear a party dress that will bring out the best of your features. You should display your good physical assets and try to hide the flaws in your body. The party dress is a great tool for you to look great and wonderful without you having much of a problem in the other parts of your body. Choose the women evening dress that suits you the best and makes you feel good. Women who are on the larger side can wear dark colours of dress as this would make them look small a little bit.

 For women who are shorter, vertically striped skirts and shirts would be fine as it would make them look taller. They can also opt for v-necks and vertical pleats. Vertical slits in the skirts would also make them look taller. Make sure the horizontal features are reduced.

 If you are tall and want to reduce it with the looks, then you can opt for the horizontal stripes in your women evening dress. You can also opt for horizontal features like frills, hem lines and waist lines. Large ruffles (seen in the latest Stella McCartney collection), small ruffles (in Marc Jacobs), Plissé by  (Ralph Lauren (Iceberg) folds up leopard prints – all kinds has been seen in the latest evening dress collections. The Dutch designers team Viktor & Rolf was wrapping around the model’s body a real ruffle sculpture.

 If you choose a ruffled evening dress; avoid too many ruffles in one outfit and watch carefully body shape. Ruffles are great to wear and can balancing imperfect body shapes if you use the right amount. Ruffles can dress up an outfit or be added to change an existing outfit. Wear ruffle skirt with a blazer and with simple shirts. Or match a lovely ruffle look perfect with skinny jeans.

If you have an area you want to seem smaller, you usually don’t want to add ruffles there. This would be for example like:  Add ruffles to the bust if you want to make it seem fuller. If you add ruffles to the shoulders it helps to balance your hips. If you wear ruffles on the hips it helps you look like slimmer legs. Meaning; don’t add bulk ruffle where you’ve already got a little extra padding.  

If you have big boobs you probably don’t want to wear big, tiered ruffles over them.  Think more like a cute ruffled skirt or hemline. In opposite if you have more of a straight body type, ruffles can add you nice curves and volume in the right places.

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New Year is celebrated in countries across the world. Find out how “Happy New Year” is said in different countries around the world. Use this list to send a new year’s greeting to your friend who speak a different language other than your mother tongue. I am wishing you a joyful new year.

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Lyle & Scott is a British knitwear brand, formerly known for golfing knitwear. It acquired a younger more fashionable following with young ‘casuals’ in the 1980s. At the turn of the century the Lyle & Scott brand was re-launched with a strong identity, at once faithful to its rich heritage, while thoroughly updated for a new generation, whose heroes appear in bands and on television as well as on the sports field. The Lyle & Scott Vintage line references the past while drawing heavily on indie and modernist principles. Its slim fit, edgy aesthetic and golden eagle is applied to cardigans, v-neck knits and polo’s in an array of bright colours and neutral shades, worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and the Arctic Monkeys as well as equally influential street style stars from around the world.

Lyle & Scott was founded in 1874 in the Scottish town of Hawick by William Lyle and Walter Scott. Lyle & Scott’s rich heritage dates back to 1874 when William Lyle and Walker Scott borrowed £1300 to set up a small knitwear company in the Scottish Borders. It wasn’t long before Lyle & Scott earned a reputation for quality and style and the company achieved phenomenal growth in its early years as a consequence. By the 1950’s Lyle & Scott was regarded highly enough to design an exclusive cashmere collection for Christian Dior. In 1967 the now iconic Lyle & Scott Eagle was born and for the rest of the century the brand formed a close association with golf, manufacturing high quality knitwear and outerwear. Inspired first by American golfer Doug Sanders’ love of bright colors, Lyle & Scott would later dress some of the sport’s biggest stars, including Tony Jacklin, Gary Player and Greg Norman.

The brand still draws from a 125 year old archive that includes designs by Christian Dior and Michael Kors. The rejuvenation of the brand can be traced back to 2003 with the launch of the ‘Vintage’ collection with its ‘Golden Eagle’ logo. It was taken up by a host of indie bands and youth TV presenters. In 2005 following the success of the Vintage range, Lyle & Scott’s first stand-alone store opened in London’s Covent Garden on King Street.

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Fashion horoscope for 2011; is a must have for all fashionistas. This fashion guide will tell you what works best for Zodiac persona, what colours to wear, how to create a show-stopping ensemble or how to stay one step ahead of the trend. Since you each have distinct astrological characteristics, your sign can help you pick out fashion trends that match your Zodiac persona. Here is your fashion horoscope, plus some style suggestions. Enjoy!

Aries Fashion Horoscope

Aries is the vanguard and true leaders when it comes to fashion. You are obsessed with shopping and it obviously makes you feel perfect. A lot is happening on both the home and professional fronts. This creates a need to not only dress to impress and put a lot more effort into creating the right professional look or impression, it comes when you have little time or need for complications. Feeling confident is important and creativity and colour, with organisation the key to bringing it together. Pay you attention to details. If you have already smartened up then you have an exact aim: to impress, to catch eyes.

Your colours: red, brown, black, ochre and gold.

Your preferences: thigh high boots, classy oxfords, a big handbag and a bold look!

Taurus Fashion Horoscope

Taurus should create the right balance between work and play. Such combinations look fresh and youthful. Whether it’s a fashion rut or a rut in general, you’re able to fuse this with a powerful sense of creativity to create a new look, one that will evoke a sense of adventure. You know your body shape perfectly and can emphasize the merits and hide the shortcomings. Choose the fashion tendencies that make you look irresistible. So to say, beauty in harmony.

Your colours: pink and all its tints from salmon to peach, green, chestnut and motton blue; floral motives.

Your preferences: short dresses, figured low necks, cute feminine details (accessories, hairdos) and image joining this beauty.

Gemini Fashion Horoscope

Gemini has the fullest wardrobe comparing with any other zodiac signs. Yet it’s a series of small changes that can have an even more powerful impact, with every journey made up of a succession of steps, taken one step at a time. And your style is always admired and considered thoroughly. Make your friends envy you more by adding a few sumptuous skirts to your wardrobe! Miniskirts, fabulous jeans and style Sexy make your friends feel jealous and admiration. Play with colours.

Your colours: cool-blue, turquoise, green and silver.

Your preferences: kerchief, shoulder bags to have free hands.

Cancer Fashion Horoscope

Cancer: alluring, emotional and vulnerable. You should expect some special event in your life. Although you often feel shy and are afraid to look funny or ridiculous in the outfit you’ve chosen  you need to open up a bit and show everyone that you have your own style that is independent from any other’s. Forget about fashion staples like suits and select a trendy garment that will flatter your shape. Dress up when you want to and dress down when you feel like it.  Get ready for it and put on the most outstanding gown, made of chiffon that bewitches allowing seeing the lines of your shape. Your accessories are the mother-of-pearl, platinum, silver and gold earrings, stones – pearls, emerald and moonstone, soft scarves, lace underwear, satin shoes.

Your colours: contrast combination of black and white; pastel shades: grey, beige, mallow; and all the tints of blue and green.
Your preferences: comfort trousers, elegant dresses and shoes of high quality, a delicate scarf and gloves.

Leo Fashion Horoscope

Leo loves luxurious cloths, fur and leather: you always want the best! You adore all kinds of handbags. Don’t buy cheap bijouterie as you deserve the masterpieces! Add one more gorgeous handbag into your collection. And you have lots of them in your wardrobe already but still another one will never be bad. You need to schedule in time to relax and unwind, the last thing you need is any fashion pressure as well. It’s when you’re forced to dress up when you don’t want to that you may feel inclined to rebel but with Venus.

Your colours: warm hues, all the tints of red, orange and yellow colours.

Your preferences: knee-length dresses and costumes and very long trousers a-la Katherine Hepburn.

Virgo Fashion Horoscope

Virgo prefers to combine beauty and functionality. You are obsessed with details. Everything you buy will look great on you. But to avoid spending too much try to focus on the things you need like for instance, lingerie. Purchase a few ensembles that suit you perfectly. Black and white sets are a must for you. Unleash a romantic, creative and playful vibes into your style.  You like to estimate your style to the tiny details but try to be a bit spontaneous. Your helpers are a jacket and a light top. Stars know that your image is created by the details. Look feminine and avoid complicated combinations.

Your colours: black, white, dark-blue, all the hues of red, pink and orange.

Your preferences: long and light dresses with cardigan, office costumes, Greek style sandals and classic shoes.

Libra Fashion Horoscope

Libra, is harmonic in dressing as you can find the balance between forms and colours. Easy you could be seen as a fashionista. Everyone admires you, considers your outfits. Avoid creating pressure on the fashion front. This may mean lowering your standards a little and instead of going for the perfect look every time, go for one that is less aimed at perfection. Strike a balance between looking good, but not at the expense of your nerves. Try outwear following the shape of your frame finished with a red hot accessory. To create a sort of alluring look all you need to do is mix neutrals with a pop of colour.

Your colours: blue, dark-blue, turquoise, pink and bright red.

Your preferences: plaid cloths, drape, jackets with unusual details (military-inspired piquet’s), and a bold watch.

Scorpio Fashion Horoscope

Scorpio; evokes a sense of adventure or even rebellion. Definitely you go for variety, adventure and for getting out a new look; you’ll be surprised what a fresh approach to what you wear can do. When you make the fashion choices, you like shopping cloths that is attracting everybody’s attention, don’t you? And how you do it? With bright and bold jewellery, of course! Huge chunky bracelets and necklaces, earrings that sparkle and hang down to your shoulders – are what you like the most. Try something different, a vibrant scarf, maybe? You are low maintenance, Stars say. Your style should be sensitive and provocative but never vulgar. Choose soft cloths, leather and knits. High boots and stilettos should be irreplaceable footwear. Don’t be afraid to be brave in your decisions.

Your colours: intensive, contrast combinations of black and red and white; golden and cherry colours.

Your preferences: Utilitarian boots, caftans, striped sweaters, short dresses, massive rings with dark stones.

Sagittarius Fashion Horoscope

Sagittarius; Glamour is what you love the most. Long evening gowns, sophisticated jewellery, chic shoes and bags make your heart beat faster. Avoid spending on a new look until you’re ready or because you have to. The stars offer you to try a different thing – sporty clothes. We know it’s a huge contrast to what you are used to but such garments will always be useful – when you do sports, go to mountains or just relax at home. Light blue and white are the best colours for you. If shopping for something new is a stress release and retail therapy works for you, then go ahead, with looking and feeling good having a big impact. Sagittarius goes well with ethnic motives as for example African or Indian costumes. We recommend you to have uncommon accessories that emphasize your individuality. You can muffle yourself up with a scarf or a warm tunic.

Your colours: indigo, orange, purple and red – all the tints of Eastern inspiration; blue and dark-blue; golden.

Your preferences: linen, big handbags; golden, wooden and mother-of-pearl bracelets, semiprecious stone.

Capricorn Fashion Horoscope

Capricorn; loves luxurious clothing. When you walk both men and women ogle you. Your sexual style enraptures men’s eyes you look gorgeous, and it’s not only because you prefer luxurious clothing but also because your strong personality is seen through. Your colours are red and black, and their combination makes you look irresistible. When it comes to fashion you’re more ready to take risks and to move out of a rut and it’s likely to create a change in fashion tastes.

If you are inclined to minimalism, then try silver and golden jewellery, but it should be a worthy-of-you thing.

Your colours: black, grey, beige, and dark-blue and green.

Your preferences: an awesome watch, square-toe-shoes, a miniskirt, dark precious stones.

Aquarius Fashion Horoscope

Aquarius has an artistic and fashion flair. Sport outfits are what you feel great in – warm and comfortable. And you know that beside that you do look fashionable in those. When you’re battling with big choices and decisions it’s often easier to shift this onto the small choices, like what should you wear, blowing things out of proportion. Don’t make fashion choices more of a big deal than they are. Try to create your own lines relying on the taste and your instinct. Try unusual and not boring trends. You work hard for your body, show it off in style.

Your colours: lilac, purple, violet, dark-blue, black and white.

Your preferences: blouses, V-necked pullovers, leather clothes.

Pisces Fashion Horoscope

Pisces Seducing, dreamy and bright. You are to draw the attention of people around you .You like clinging clothes, those that accentuate you curves well. A beautiful blouse that will make the most of your body and a pencil skirt, it will make you look elegant. Sea colours are very flattering for you. The key is to wear things that make you feel confident. A new look for a job interview or an important professional situation is worth the investment, even if you can’t really afford it. A good strategy for success is when you are realizing the importance of spending time or money on yourself. You should opt for clinging clothes and low-necked things and wear romantic outwear. Use silver, golden and pearl earrings, necklaces to add some gloss to your image.

Your colours: all hues of blue, lilac, violet and green; soft glimmering colours.

Your preferences: silver handbags and rugged footwear, wide jeans combined with stylish tops.

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Eva Evanovich characterizes a unusual ultra-feminine style, traditional tailoring with modern shapes and colors that gives each of Eva Evanovich designer pieces their distinctive appeal, while retaining the luxurious flair of the old couture tradition. Designed with the modern day femme fatale in mind, Eva Evanovich’s dramatic take on womenswear strikes the perfect balance between creativity and wearability.

Olga Papadopolus is the designer who named the brand after her Russian family name, describes her design inspirations as; A redefinition of tailoring where fragments of memories mix and match to create new structures.  Echoes of modern architecture and typical tailoring elements are reworked  with modern twists, shapes and coolers and adapted to more recent tailoring techniques to produce luxury worthy of the old couture tradition. Designer, describes her own design inspirations as; Finding the perfect mix between creativity and wear ability which often provokes a real design challenge! With this in mind, I think we’ve created the perfect balance – with affordable high street price points, whilst still utilizing clever craftsmanship techniques, including; intricate draping and structured pattern cutting for flattering results which exude femininity and the individuality of the wearer. Obsessive about textures and finish – the brands’ aim is to create contemporary solutions in tailoring that exudes curiosity and sophistication for the Femme Fatale of today.

The ‘Eva Evanovich Q’ line was launched in 2007 at London Fashion Week and the new 2009/2010 diffusion line was inspired with an Urban ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in mind. The range features ‘origami-styled’ dresses which concentrate on carefully cut silhouettes, intricate pleats and folds to create an illusion of volume and structure. The collection also makes use of structured “power shoulders” that are a major trend this season.

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Yuketen footwear and luggage are exceptional as traditional pieces that reflect America in the past. Yuketen specializes in shoes, bags and wallets and menswear essentials. At 21 years old, the brand isn’t exactly new, however it’s the type of brand that will forever be relevant and wearable.

 The designer Yuki Matsuda has explored the American traditions and crafts, by collecting hunting treasures and for outstanding examples of footwear and luggage in remote locales spread out across the rolling Appalachians to the high Sierras. Since 1985 Yuki Matsuda has been travelling the US in search of exceptional examples of footwear, luggage and the artisans that created them – ongoing sources of inspiration for his Yuketen label.

Building on this rich heritage a strong sense of provenance runs through Yuketen; yet rather than be content with recreating the quality and aesthetic of footwear from bygone times, Yuketen goes several steps further, rewriting the rulebook to craft quite possibly the most exceptional footwear on the planet. Using the most durable and precious raw materials available such as American naked leather, unique for its heavy, thick and soft characteristics, Yuketen pieces are brought to life with the utmost care, constructed solely by the aged hands of highly skilled and highly experienced artisans.

Each Yuketen article begins with utmost thought and research and is constructed solely by aged hands of high-skill and years of experience. They chose only the most durable and precious raw materials such as our all-vegetable tanned leather, which is exclusive to Yuketen luggage products, or  American naked leather unique for it’s heavy, thick, and soft characteristics. Yuketen products finishing touches are made by the owner’s individual insignias; the outline of their footprint, crease-marks from the bend of their ankle, imprints from their hands, color shed from their skin, mementos of their lifetime. Made to last a very long time, each Yuketen piece is designed to take on the character of the wearer, gradually personified with use and taking on a lifetime use from wherever the journey takes.

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Gucci is one of the most sought after labels in the fashion industry. The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci is an Italian fashion and leather goods label. Gucci’s signature style can be described in two words – unbelievably sexy. Their designs show a true transformation from youthful pretty to grown-up sexy. Their sultry designs are perfect for an elegant dinner and maybe even some dancing. Most of their designs are simple with a touch of detailing (like a slit in the skirt or a cross stitching design in the front of a sweater) to make them truly unique. Most designs feature their “G” logo which has become synonymous with high class style. From Los Angeles to Paris, the Gucci label is lighting up the runway and becoming the single most respected label in the world. From their incredible handbag designs to their super sexy floor length gowns, Gucci is offering an elusive mix of casual styles and runway chic designs for men and women all over the world.

Originally founded in 1921, Gucci has successfully provided consumers with leading, high quality designer goods, unlike any other designer in the business. Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company’s products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the Bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal horsebit.

Over the years, the label has obtained insurmountable levels of success with each new collection released. By 2005, Gucci had established 207 stores around the world. Within the last decade, Gucci has expanded the label significantly. Gucci is just one division of the Gucci Group, which is a parent company to world renowned labels such as Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney Balenciaga.

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Paige Adams-Geller established a name for herself as the most-requested fit model for the hottest denim brands. And after a decade of behind-the-seams experience, she established her name again as a brand. Paige Jeans are the inspiration of Paige Adams-Geller. Her brand first became available in 2005, but Paige Adams-Geller was making a name for herself long before this. She worked as a model for many years and had experience showing off the most popular jeans on the planet. It made sense that she later used all the knowledge she had gained to create Paige Jeans; jeans that other women could enjoy.

Paige Premium Denim was founded in LA, the designer denim capital of the world, in 2004 by Paige Adams-Geller on the principle that you don’t need to be a size zero to look great and feel great in a pair of designer jeans. As the body behind such brands as 7 For All Mankind, Lucky Brand, Citizens of Humanity, Guess and others, Paige Adams-Geller realized it was time she used her expertise and unique values to create the “perfect fitting jean.” In a little more than a year, Paige Premium Denim landed its signature whipstitch on derrières all over the world. The fit model known for having “the best butt in the business” soon became known as the designer who makes “the best butt jeans” in the business.

This is a collection of jeans that have won the acclaim of women right around the world. Paige Jeans are also known for their star appeal and many celebrities have been seen wearing something from this collection; people like Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, and Reese Witherspoon. Paige Laurel knows all the ingredients that go into creating the most desired jeans and this is how she is able to create successful items again and again.

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Peter Pilotto SS 2011

Designer team of Peter Pilotto, are known for its beautiful draping and an amazing print. Their love for prints, bright designs and sculptural shapes, the designer duo is a promising new talent in the fashion industry. Their customers are unique in that is beyond pure classification of age or style, just like the clothes themselves. That makes woman instantly attracted to their style and will wear them with their own expression, whether encounters their designs through a chance discovery or is a loyal follower.

 Peter Pilotto) and Christopher Devosse (Christopher De Vos) are the designer duo of the Peter Pilotto label. (Peter Pilotto), is half Italian descent, half of Austrian descent. Christopher Devosse (Christopher De Vos) is to have half of Belgian descent and half of the Peruvian descent.  Whether it “different world” of printing, or “romantic naturalism” texture means, (Peter Pilotto) definitely showed their signature collection in the London Fashion Week 09, where they won the Topshop-sponsored “New Generation” prize.  Style.com also  (Peter Pilotto) called the fashion brand “ten most promising cutting-edge designer brands. (Peter Pilotto) brand won in December 2009 the British Fashion Awards 2009 of the “Women’s Swarovski Award for new potential high-level garments” (SWAROVSKI Emerging Talent Award for Ready to Wear at the British Fashion Awards 2009).

Today, (Peter Pilotto) the fashion brand has boutiques is in Paris, London, Matches & Dover Street Market, New York, Barneys, New York and Los Angeles, and in many other boutiques in 24 countries all over the world.

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