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Carol Christian Poell, is an Austrian designer born in Linz. His contemporary designs include the bold use of such unconventional materials and the high-selective choice leather.  Additionally, each piece is tailored with absolute precision and his transforming garments that can be worn more than 5 different ways which shows many similarities to Martin Margiela.

Carol Christian Poell was born in Linz, Austria. As his stepfather was working in a clothes factory, he started to show interest in tailored at a young age. Learning about fashion in Graz, Austria, he used the knowledge then to move on to graduate the Fashion Costume University in Venice, Italy, with the degree about both men’s and women’s tailoring. Later on, he attends the Domus Academy in Milan, to gain further knowledge on designs in fashion.

After having been trained as a men’s and a ladies’ tailor in Vienna (Michelbeurn), he studied fashion design at the Domus Academy in Milan where he also founded the production and distribution company C.C.P. Srl together with his partner Sergio Simone.

In 1993 he designed his first men collection and from 1994 he founded the company C.c.p. From autumn-winter 1999-2000 he also features a women’s line. His collections are precisely detailed and perfectly proportioned and he represents the most beautifully poetic menswear.

The distribution network for his articles of clothing and accessories, which are quite extravagant in terms of production technology, includes more than 40 dealers all over the world.

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Marc Ecko is an American fashion designer and a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and Creative Director of Marc Ecko Enterprises, a global fashion and lifestyle company. His fresh, colourful, young, urban line includes t-shirts, denim jeans, hoodies, sneakers, watches, and more.

Marc Ecko was born in Livingston, New Jersey at Saint Barnabas Hospital on August 29, 1972. He is a twin; he was born 5 minutes after his twin sister Marci. As Ecko entered his teens, he became interested in hip-hop culture, rap music, and graffiti art. What became his career began while Ecko was still a high school student at Lakewood High School. Hip-hop and rap music were still relatively underground and the songs and clothes were hard to come by. Marc Ecko’s artistic journey began in the mid 80s in a makeshift design studio and showroom located in the garage of his parent’s New Jersey home.

Marc quickly built a loyal fan base among the generation’s new cultural icons in 1993, at the age of 20, founded Ecko Unltd. He became known nationwide when this first line of T-shirts was featured on the popular morning show Good Morning America in 1993. In the early days, he primarily focused on making T-shirts, some of which were worn by some of the leading artists of the day like Chuck D., founder of rap group Public Enemy, and filmmaker Spike Lee.

Since then, the company has grown to include: *ecko Unltd, the leading young men’s brand; Eckored, its female counterpart; Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, a contemporary menswear line; Zoo York, the first and largest East Coast action sport lifestyle brand; Complex Media, inclusive of Complex Magazine (circulation of 340,000) and Marc Ecko Entertainment, a video & social gaming entity. Gaming releases include Getting Up: Contents under pressure in conjunction with Atari in 2005; “Dexter”, video game based on the Showtime hit series (available on iPhone and iPod Touch only) in 2009; upcoming in 2010-2011 will be “Weeds” and “Dexter” social gaming for Facebook.

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Alberta Ferretti is an Italian fashion designer with a woman’s mind. She has gained recognition for her ultra feminine cocktail dresses and red carpet evening gowns embroidered chiffons, floor-sweeping skirts, and satin. Alberta Ferretti is known for her designs featuring twisting, tucking, and draping techniques. Her style provides a subtle layered look, sometimes showing a hint of hand beaded features which extend slightly beneath the hem of a soft chiffon dress.

Alberta Ferretti was born in 1950 in Cattolica, Italy. Her mother was a successful dressmaker with 18 seamstresses working for her to supply tourists of the 50′s and 60′s. Alberta opened her own designer clothes shop in 1968, when she was only 18 years old. It was in Rimini and she called it the Jolly Shop and filled it with clothes from Armani, Krizia and Versace.

In 1974 she launched her own label. In 1980 she and her brother Massimo started the manufacturing facility Aeffe, and both her Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy lines are made here. Ferretti helped restore and partially owns the Montegridolfo resort. Her showroom is in Milan but her vast studio in the Aeffe building, is on the outskirts of Cattolica, her home town on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Alberta’s brother, Massimo, joined the company in 1981, and the pair formed Aeffe, a manufacturing company that also produces Moschino, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Pollini, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Basso & Brooke. In 1984, Ferretti launched a younger, dressed-down spinoff brand, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti (originally called Ferretti Jeans Philosophy).

Her celebrity fans are:  Tina Fey, Salma Hayek, Kerry Washington, Tang Wei, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Portman, Antonia Liskova, Paola Cortellesi, Devon Aoki, Mischa Barton, Victoria Hopper, Bar Rafaeli, Christina Ricci, David Di Donatello, Alessia Marcuzzi, Angelina Jolie and Debra Messing.

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Thomas Kirchgrabner a high end designer of the Austrian fashion scene. Liska by Thomas Kirchgrabner is a luxury fashion house located in the first district of Vienna and well-known for its own and exquisite fur coat collection.

Thomas Kirchgrabner, graduate of the fashion school Herbststrasse, is the head designer of Liska’s own fashion collection, and successor of Thang de Hoo, another famous Austrian designer, who previously led Liska’s creative department. The young, award winning designer created a furor with his label in 2007. During the same year he presented his first women’s collection for the traditional Viennese fashion house Liska known mainly for its fur fashion.

Some people may say that the opulence fashion is dying amongst the younger generations. Not for Thomas Kirchgrabner, the designer has sharpened his skills in fur design and transferred them over to Liska. He is touching every little detail that is moving down the runway with serious skill and a clear vision. If it looks expensive that’s because it is. And it should be. Thomas understands why an inner lining should coat one’s skin like the rarest diamond, but he also knows how to render this sensuality to attract younger buyers while satiating Liska’s existing customer base.

Liska the Boutique is situated in the elegant Austrian city of Vienna. With the core of the collection coming from labels picked for their sheer quality and decadence – Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Valentino and Lanvin, as well as their own label, Liska by Thomas Kirchgrabner, the boutique’s USP is its range of furs. Liska is the premier destination for chic fashion fans on the hunt for that perfect mink coat or sable stole.

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Hurray finally getting towards holiday time in a few weeks you will chill out which after the last couple of months of stress is desperately needed. The easiest way to get the most wear out of your minimal packed wardrobe is to pick a variety of pieces that all match. You want to be able to get as many outfits out of as little clothing as possible. Here a few tips how to pack your suitcase and a few of indispensible pieces of must have in your suitcase.

Easy wear pants

A pair of easy wear trousers or jeans .Take some thin or zip-off pants and a sarong, just increase you go anywhere that you can’t show your legs or arms (some cathedrals, and such).. This season’s fashionable cropped pants are perfect holiday daywear or if you don’t want to be parted from your jeans then you can always opt for summer white (highly impractical, but great for a vacation) or a colourful pair of skinny pants. As you are traveling, keep them loose fitting and comfortable, rather than sausage-skin tight.

Play suit

Jumpsuits or playsuits, are versatile and comfortable and they are great for sightseeing in, or at least some kind of short that’s cool but won’t chafe and rub if you get sweaty during sightseeing. Other than that, take a hat for the sunshine, maybe some cooler long sleeves if you burn easily (really thin cotton or linen is great).

Footwear

Really sturdy footwear (good running shoes or something like that for traveling. Don’t forget good breathable socks, underwear, and bras, and something cool to sleep in. Avoid taking ten pairs of shoes that only match particular outfits or those which are likely to be uncomfortable, as your feet expand in the heat. Take 1 pair of sexy high-heels, to instantly change the look of your outfits; a pair of comfortable flats and some strappy summer sandals.

Summer dresses

A lightweight print sundress and a evening skirt or special dress. This can be cotton for a day dress and chiffon, silk, or some other elegant fabric, for eveningwear. Choose another little black dress, a stylish print, or a fashionable and elegant maxi

Beachwear

Choose two swimsuits a one-piece or bikini and a kraftan type cover-up. Whether you prefer and don’t forget sunglasses and a sunhat to protect your head from the heat. Your beach cover-up can be the versatile sarong, or a cool kaftan, which is right on-trend at the moment. A kaftan has more possibilities in terms of where you can wear it, as it can also double as a tunic top or as a dress

Hand luggage

Make sure all your essential travel documents are in your hand luggage, and put them right at the top. You need your passport, tickets debit card, and extra money. Weigh it before! Most airlines allow one piece of luggage to be checked in, up to a maximum of 20kg for international travel

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Designer Angela took the lead of third-generation Missoni family tradition, which emphasizes the value of “Made in Italy”. The Italian fashion house is known for its multitude of patterns such as stripes, geometrics, and abstract florals, in a kaleidoscope of colours. It seems that Missoni see and understands colours in different way than the rest of us.

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.

It’s always been Margherita who appeared to be designated heiress apparent of the family style legacy. She’s helped her mother Angela, the line’s designer; nudge it to a more contemporary place. For this coming season2011-12, Angela was building up her younger daughter Teresa, claiming it was her dress sense that influenced the proportions of the collection. And, armed with that update, it was indeed easy to see Teresa’s nonchalance in the sweeping skirts, the oversize tops.

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Vintage and worn out clothing style is an ongoing trend that taking over the major runways. Making your own vintage jeans will take some effort if you are trying to hunt for the perfect pair at the designer outlet store. I found some great techniques how to give your new pair of jeans this worn out extreme vintage look.

Worn out look

In order to achieve a natural aged look you can speed up the process by using sandpaper or a cheese grater.  Start with the knees and work your way up to the thighs.  It is important to work on each leg a little bit at a time to avoid an unbalanced look.  Once you start seeing the white of the threads you should be gentle since unintended tears can occur.

Rip jeans

Rip jeans for the ultimate distressed look .To cut, a razor, X-acto knife or utility knife works best. Use caution to avoid cutting yourself.  When cutting holes you should use a razor blade, cut along the edge and not against it. You can be more moderated with cuttings around the lower legs where the jeans touch the floor. Do this by gently rubbing them with a coarse piece of sandpaper. Destructed denim can look sexy and sophisticated if you wear it well and with complimenting pieces.

Patchworks

Use rough patchworks. If you break major or supporting threads in the fabric when aging the clothing, tacking this portion back together using a rough or homely repair can add to the distressed look of the item

Bleaching

This strategy is the most unpredictable. Each pair of jeans will react differently and you won’t know what to expect until after a couple of wash cycles.  If you want to spot treat them, apply a mild solution of bleach and water with a spray bottle before putting them in the machine.  Use the “bleach spray” setting for an even application.

Yellowed look

For a slightly yellowed look you can your jeans in a bucket with the unused coffee grounds or tea bath (Several tea bags or black coffee, hot water and enough water to cover clothes–add more tea bags or coffee for darker color). This is also a great way to alter the “wash” of a pair of jeans. Especially helpful if you think they are too blue, you are sick of them, a friend has the same style and wash, etc.

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Mark Fast is a Canadian knitwear designer. Mark Fast says that in his fashion he wants to please all women’s curves. His sexy appeals prove that he is honouring a women’s body shape and curves regardless of her size. His collections featuring skirts and dresses with carefully placed fabric to cover the more private areas in mostly muted tones of tan, black, and grey. His sexy Body Con knit dresses are sculpted around the bodies, showcased by starlets like Ciara and Rihanna.

Mark Fast grew up outside the city of Winnipeg, in the countryside along a highway next to a forest. Finally finding inspiration in London, Mark studied at Central Saint Martins for five years. He completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008. Mark has collaborated with Stuart Vevers for Loewe, Bora Aksu, Christian Louboutin, Swarovski, Topshop, Pinko, Danier, and Woolmark.

In response to the Model Health Inquiry in 2007 that caused the death of several ‘size zero’ models he launched a collection for 12 and 14 women. Mark has been passionate about using larger women and really wanted to show that they look great in his dresses.

He has also been involved in the photographic exhibition All Walks Beyond The Catwalk, which features models aged 18 to 65 and sized eight to 16 wearing clothes created by young London designers.

For his current AW11/12 collection, Mark has designed several leather pieces that have been produced by Canadian leather goods company Danier. Mark travelled to Toronto to work at the Danier atelier on development and plans to work with them on a capsule collection to be released later this year.

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Hussein Chalayan  is a avant garde designer and exhibitionist, and he is considered one of the most original designers to come out of Britain. His designs are minimal in look, maximal in result. He uses graceful silhouettes, great attention to detail and fabrics like double-faced cashmere, and matt jersey. There is often darkness to his themes, vampires; tombs and constriction have all featured in his collections.

Hussein Chalayan is a Turkish Cypriot, born in 1970. His name was originally Huseyin Caglayan but he changed it to Chalayan. He was an only child, his parent separated, his mother remaining in Cyprus and his father going to London. Hussein joined him there in 1982 when he was 12 years old. His father, whose name is Ata, has since remarried. Obtaining British citizenship, Hussein Chalayan proceeded to study design at the Central Saint Martin’s School of Art and Design in London. He graduated in 1993, and his graduate collection titled “The Tangent Flows”, was purchased and displayed in Browns in London.

In 1995,he won a financial backing to develop creations for the London Fashion Week. In the same year, Chalayan also worked with avant-garde pop diva Björk. The jacket that Björk wore on the iconic cover of her album Post was designed by Chalayan.

In the fall of 1998, while still designing his signature line, he was appointed as a design consultant for New York based cashmere company “TSE”. His collaboration with them lasted till 2001, when the company decided not to renew his contract.

Things continued to improve for the designer. In 2002, Chalayan expanded his design portfolio with his menswear line,the exclusive rights of which were sold to internet retailer Yoox.com in 2007. After going through financial woes including having to move his studio three times and working from home with his team in-between, he announced plans to relocate his fashion shows to Paris. In 2004, he and added another diffusion line ‘Chalayan’ to his expanding list of design duties.

February 2008, Chalayan was appointed as the creative director for German sportswear label Puma. Puma have also announced that they have purchased a majority stake in his label

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Puma Urban Mobility, is a partnership between Puma and the high fashion designer Hussein Chalayan. Puma’s Urban Mobility collection fuses technology, function and high fashion together into one single collection. Puma has collaborated with several high fashion designerst like Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi.

As the Urban Clothing gets very popular as the days goes by, many designers keep their ears close to the street to be updated and make new styles of urban trendy clothes. Also, any urban fashion designers are making a conscious shift from making previous styles to a new bold look of urban fashion.

Puma Urban Mobility is a trend of dress style of people leaving in city and is not something that is very new in the society. Its development comes from the hip-hop culture and the extreme sports arena. It characterizes a new trendy, expressive, fearlessness of the hip-hop generation and is distinguished from others by these characteristics. Puma Urban Mobility clothing design is youthful and aggressive in design.

Hussein Chalayan was appointed in 2008, as the creative director for German sportswear label Puma. Puma have also announced that they have purchased a majority stake in his label. Hussein Chalayan is a Turkish-born British fashion designer and he has impressive achievements include the British Fashion Awards. His ability to take on risk in his design, which many times include the latest technology, has won him accolades around the globe. In the new Puma Urban Mobility Collection, Chalayan explores that fine boundary between fashion and technology.

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