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Tommy Hilfiger Watches introduces sleek and fashionable designs for men and women for the spring/summer season, effortlessly bringing style and sophistication into the collection.
The collection features Tommy classics with a new emphasis on materials and color. Each timepiece in the collection offers quality craftsmanship and bold color statements. Distinctive silhouettes, including the classic bangle style, are enhanced with vibrant shades of pink red, and navy, while others offer unique Arabic numerals, and distinctive rose gold casing.
Titan has an exclusive sub-licensing arrangement with GVM International Limited, a member of the Murjani Group, for the marketing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger watches in India.
Jones Apparel Group Inc announced it has completed its acquisition of 55% of the equity interests of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC, a privately-held leading designer and manufacturer of women's salon footwear and accessories.
As previously announced on May 6, 2010, Jones entered into an agreement to acquire Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC in two stages. At the initial closing, completed today, Jones made cash payments of approximately $180 million to the selling shareholders, including Irving Place Capital, for a 55% interest in Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC. Stuart Weitzman will remain the principal owner of the remaining 45% interest, and will continue as Executive Chairman of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC. The selling shareholders will receive cash payments for their remaining interest at a final closing expected to take place at the end of 2012, based upon the value of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC at that time in accordance with a contractually pre-determined formula.
For over 30 years, Stuart Weitzman has been designing shoes for the modern, sophisticated woman. Today, Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC is a leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium women's shoes and handbags in approximately 60 countries.
Jones Apparel Group Inc is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company also markets directly to consumers through its chain of specialty retail and value-based stores and through its e-commerce web sites.
Timeless Trends is set to launch a brand new line of overbust corsets this year. The overbust corset is unique because it can stand alone as the top for an outfit or be worn as an undergarment that cinches the waist and enhances the bust. Already well known for their affordable underbust corsets, the overbust style was a logical next step for Timeless Trends.
“One of the main reasons that we created an overbust line was actually customer demand. We received e-mails at least once a week asking when we were going to create an overbust style,” says Jason Zeman, manager of Timeless Trends, “We developed a pattern and started with some of our most popular fabrics.”
Currently available in 6 different fabrics including silk brocade, velvet, satin embroidery, and satin with lace overlay, Timeless Trends will launch more colors and fabrics throughout 2010. “Our goal is to eventually have as many overbust styles as underbust styles,” says Zeman. That is saying a lot considering Timeless Trends has more than 50 underbust fabrics available!
Timeless Trends overbust corsets are built with steel busks, 18 flexible spiral steel stays, and steel boning in the front and back for strength. They feature a modesty panel in the back and slits with adjustable laces at the hips. The adjustable laces allow for a more comfortable fit and a flattering appearance. Offering sizes ranging from 20-38, the overbust corset line was created to fit any figure.
French Fashion University Esmod-Dubai, the leading fashion school in the region, has announced that three of its students have won the top three slots of the recently concluded ‘Express Your Style’ Fashion Design competition sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Middle East.
The competition, which ran from March 25, 2010 to May 15, 2010, involved the submission of original designs for clothing that can be worn during holidays, casual evening wear and beachwear, with the main criteria being that all the designs have to be inspired by the Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class Cabriolet model.
The competition received an overwhelming number of entries from fashion design students and upcoming fashion designers from across the Middle East region. The winning performance by Esmod Dubai students complements the institution’s continuing commitment to nurture and develop a new generation of fashion designers in the region.
Maimoona Hussain, who won first place, garnered a perfect score of 100 per cent from the judges of the competition for her design of a dress that was infused with elements from the E-Class Cabriolet model.
Her prize includes two VIP tickets to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week event in Berlin; one-on-one meeting with a leading German fashion designer; backstage tour of the event; an invitation to a fashion party; two return air tickets to Berlin; one year subscription of Harper’s Bazaar magazine; one month internship at Harper’s Bazaar head office in Dubai and two VIP tickets to Esmod’s 2010 graduation ceremonies.
Azade Zandi, came second with a score of 99 per cent. Her prize includes a one year subscription of Harper’s Bazaar magazine and a one month internship at the Harper’s Bazaar head office in Dubai. Budoor Abdulkader received a score of 97 per cent and placed third in the competition.
All three students will also receive a Mercedes Benz test drive for one weekend, a special edition silk scarf from the Mercedes-Benz lifestyle collection and a copy of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Backstage book. The top three designs will also be presented on the catwalk during a special Fortnight fashion event organized by Harper’s Bazaar in October.
Tamara Hostal, Director and Founder, French Fashion University Esmod-Dubai, said, “Esmod Dubai is proud of the three students who have won prizes for their creations at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Design Competition. The honour they have brought to our institute complements our steadfast commitment to help develop a new generation of fashion designers who can make a mark in the international fashion scene.
Moreover, this positive development also reflects the growing acceptance of clothing designs that infuse modern concepts with traditional Arabic elements. We commend not only the top three winners but also our other students who showcased their designs at this competition.”
Initial judging of the entries was made through an onlinevoting system on the social networking site Facebook. 50 designs were submitted; a first round of selection was made by 3,000 Facebook voters. 20 designs were selected out of which 11 were from Esmod Dubai students.
The top 20 entries were later submitted to a panel of judges for final review and evaluation. Members of this year’s jury included Hiba Hammond, fashion consultant; Sylvia Nikolova, Senior Marketing Specialist, Daimler Middle East; Denis Ravizza, Fashion and Art Director and Sally Matthews, Fashion Editor for Harper’s Bazaar magazine.
Esmod is the oldest fashion university in the world. Esmod Dubai opened in 2006 and currently has around 200 students from 50 different nationalities. Esmod Dubai offers 3-year diploma programs, short programs that are open to the public, and customized short courses for professionals.
The university recently announced the appointment of Christophe Beaufays, Designer and Creative Assistant of world-renowned French haute couture fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, as the university’s new Associate Artistic & Creative Director.
Also, the university recently hosted renowned French fashion designer Alain Germain, who engaged the students in a unique project that involved the creation of dresses inspired by illustrious 20th century artists.
Emporio Armani presents Men’s Collection Autumn/Winter 2010-2011. Presented with precision and imagination, reflecting the energetic outlook of a man totally committed to the future, this Emporio Armani collection is an authentic statement of style, clear-cut and focused on a single target. It is based on the values of geometry and interpreted through a new graphic code that explores five essential symbols – the square, the triangle, the rectangle, the circle, and the rhombus – which are treated in tone on tone shades to add fluidity and weight to the fabrics.
One symbolic colour runs through the whole collection – grey – a recurrent reference to the urban mood, the landscape of the big city: asphalt grey, slate grey, rainy day grey, wet grey. Here is a seeming infinity of grey tones depicting the metropolitan universe, incorporating phosphorescent flashes such as highlighter yellow, fluorescent green, pink, violet and metal.
If the key to the collection is belief in progress, the leitmotif is a linear restraint. Here the message is clear: excess and exaggerated ostentation are not the qualities that appeal to a young man of true character. Consequently the line is structured around slim proportions and graphic silhouettes and details: narrow trousers and jackets with sharp lapels, well-constructed shoulders with rolled seams that add shape in a subtle way, and dynamic fastenings, including zips, that add a techno edge to the clothes; a single click accesses the pockets, or opens and closes the jackets, overcoats and gilets.
Other touches of high tech design that define the collection include micro dots embossed on nappa leather with a heat treatment, and the application of rubber to trousers, creating a belt effect. Wool knits are treated to achieve a jersey look, with fluid tone on tone patterns on plain dyes, while the reversible neoprene for overcoats and cabans creates a compact and energetic impression.
Particular attention has been paid to the range of accessories that reprise and develop themes from the collection. These are presented in linked groups. For example, bags, briefcases and urban traveller bags all come with perfect finishes and striking details such as fluorescent linings. Shoes return to lightweight materials which contrast with their potent shape: from commando boots to derby styles with the toe defined by a short zip, and from boots with neoprene reinforcement to the new Emporio Armani/Reebok and EA7/Reebok collaborations.
Giorgio Armani has always observed the dynamic world of sport with passion and interest on account of the lifestyle it projects.
Pitch Perfect is Nike Sportswear and The FADER's celebration of the music and culture of South Africa. To billions around the world, football is much more than a game played on a pitch — it's life. It inspires in people a desire to achieve and to represent where they are from to the best of their abilities.
In the first part of the content series, beginning today and leading up to June 11th, six global mixtapes will be released on its websites.
The FADER editors have teamed up with six different DJ's from six continents to curate mixtapes featuring global artists from that region, and the music will reflect the celebratory aspects of South Africa this summer. Each digital mixtape will be accompanied by original artwork as produced exclusively by British artist Siggi Eggertson.
In addition to the mixtapes, beginning June 14th Nike Sportswear and The FADER Present Pitch Perfect will release a 10-episode mini-documentary series that spans an entire month in South Africa. These videos will focus on the cultural touch points that exist globally around football including art, music, and sportsmanship anchored in that region. Episodes in the series will include interviews and tours of the region led by and with local musicians including BLK JKS and local athletes Kaiser Chiefs; documented road trips through Rustenberg, Durban, Soweto and Johannesburg; footage of celebrations during the football games; and conversations with natives from each location, showcasing each city through the eyes of locals.
"With billions around the globe about to partake in football-mania, The FADER wanted to express what the sport means to us," said Peter Macia, Editorial Director of The FADER. "To do that, we decided to focus on what we know — music, art and culture — and view the game through the creative endeavors inspired by it. We're excited to have teamed up with Nike Sportswear to present this collaborative project, and are looking forward to sharing our discoveries with our readers."
Featured in these documentaries will be a live music event June 16th at Nike's brand-new Nike Football Training Center that will be streamed live online. June 16th is also known as Youth Day, and will mark the 34th anniversary of the Soweto uprising when young people spoke out and marched against the government and its attempts to divide South Africa's people based on the color of their skin. This event will include creative workshops, educational speakers, and the aforementioned concert.
Nike Sportswear is a product line rooted in the company's passion for sport while at the same time remixing and improving iconic designs with new technologies.
Juicy Couture, the New York brand that has taken permanent place in the hearts and minds of millions of men, women and kids, has organized a special kid’s party at their Dubai Marina Mall boutique last weekend.
Gathering more than 100 kids at the store, Dubai Marina Mall witnessed a colorful, funky and trendy event where kids enjoyed designing their own crown, participating in children’s fashion show which featured the latest playful outfits, balloon bending games, dancing competitions and many more!
The kids' line of Juicy Couture has really changed the lifestyle of kids. Now, parents can get their kids funky, trendy and stylish garments and accessories. If you are talking about Juicy Couture kids, then you will come to know that this brand has a lot of cool stuff for kids ageing from 1-14 years.
The style and designs of Juicy Couture Kids resembles the main line of Juicy Couture. You can spy on cute smoky minis, tube to flip flops, ruffled skirts, jeans, sweet suits, raglans, zip hoodies, shoes, sweatpants, terry zip jackets, terry pants, knee skirts, wrap skirts, mesh tank tops, cami skirts and the list goes on and on.
Juicy Couture kids also offer a wide range of accessories including jewelry charms, handbags, shoes, hats and the likes. The accessories for kids are being popularly sold, for kids have also become pretty much fashion conscious.
Founded in 1994 by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor, as premium designer, marketer and wholesaler of chic, sophisticated basics for women, Juicy Couture is recognized around the world and has attracted many a Hollywood diva and style-conscious women and kids over the years including ‘Madge’, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes amongst other popular faces.
Models present creations from Triya's 2010/2011 summer collection during the Fashion Rio Show in Rio de Janeiro, June 1, 2010.
A handmade, one-of-a-kind necklace will be the signature item at the Southwest Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Live Auction Gala at the August Santa Fe Indian Market. The collaborative work is by four award-winning Native American artists. The Auction Gala, sponsored by Carolyn Pollack Jewelry, is a benefit for SWAIA, presenter of the world-renowned Indian Market held each year in Santa Fe.
The SWAIA Live Auction Gala, August 21 at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, is one of the most sought-after tickets of Indian Market weekend. This year, the auction will conclude with an opportunity to purchase a sensational necklace created by renowned Native American designers Roderick Tenorio, Veronica Benally, Fritz Casuse, and Cody Sanderson.
The necklace is being donated for the benefit auction through the generosity of the four artists. The inspiration for the finely crafted necklace comes from nature and features butterflies created by each designer mixed among flowers and Native American symbols. Created from finely wrought sterling silver, gold and precious and natural gemstones, the necklace is a unique piece of handcrafted art. It is expected to generate significant interest by collectors.
The collaboration by the four designers was first suggested by Dr. Bruce Bernstein, executive director of SWAIA, and supported by Bill and Carolyn Pollack of Carolyn Pollack Jewelry. The butterfly necklace is the latest example of a recent tradition to bring a group of artists together to work on a collaborative piece of art for the annual Auction Gala. In prior years, teams of Native American artists have customized a motorcycle, a decorative box and a concha belt with their designs.
“We provided the environment where the collaboration could blossom,” Carolyn Pollack said. “As longstanding supporters of SWAIA and the Presenting Sponsors of the gala auction, we wanted to offer an outstanding piece of art for the auction. This year’s collaboration was a true group effort with the four Native Designers brainstorming together and bouncing ideas off each other. I believe the depth of collaboration resulted in a truly unique, outstanding piece. There certainly is not another one like it.”
Carolyn Pollack Jewelry is the presenting sponsor of this year’s gala and the award sponsor for Best in Classification for Jewelry, the top jewelry award given at Indian Market. Carolyn Pollack Jewelry’s sponsorship of the auction gala and jewelry award is part of the company’s mission to promote innovation in Native American jewelry design and to introduce a new generation of collectors to contemporary Native American artists.
“Although a collaboration, the necklace has a unique contribution from each of the designers,” Carolyn Pollack said. “Each of the four artists designed one of the butterflies and they each have their own style, and yet they all came together in this piece. Fans of each designer will recognize instantly the butterfly that designer created, and yet everyone’s work is integrated into the whole. It was truly a creative collaboration, and I think the end result is a stunning work of wearable art.”Through a partnership that stretches back as far as 10 years, Carolyn Pollack Jewelry licenses and manufactures designs from all four Native American designers—Tenorio, Benally, Casuse and Sanderson—and introduces their designs to millions of viewers nationwide by featuring their work on QVC, QVC.com, in their own retail stores, and online.
“We’re excited to see iconic American Indian jewelry of New Mexico evolve in an exciting direction and become an international sensation on television,” said Dr. Bruce Bernstein, SWAIA executive director. “The collaborative piece brings attention to the four Native American designers whose success stories include the way they’ve launched successful businesses and partnered with Carolyn Pollack Jewelry to license their designs.”
All four artists will have booths at Indian Market where they will have one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces inspired by the necklace available for collectors to purchase. A limited quantity of reproductions of these jewelry pieces manufactured in the company’s Albuquerque, New Mexico production facility are also scheduled to be available for purchase through QVC during a broadcast in August for customers who can’t make it to Santa Fe for Indian Market.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to interpret the artistic elements of the auction piece in manufactured reproductions available on QVC and in our retail stores,” Carolyn Pollack said. “It brings the collaboration to a new level.”
“Over the years we’ve developed relationships with some of the award-winning artists of Indian Market as part of our mission to evolve Native American arts, which you can see in the range of the designers we work with, from Roderick Tenorio’s more traditional styles to the contemporary works of Fritz Casuse and everything in between,” said Bill Pollack. “We want to broaden the concept of what Indian jewelry is. This is not your grandmother’s squash blossom necklace but exciting new designs from acclaimed native artists.”
Carolyn Pollack Jewelry features expressive silhouettes and distinctive gemstone color combinations that embody designer Carolyn Pollack’s own lifestyle and fashion sense. This is a fresh, eclectic collection of statement pieces celebrating the natural beauty and spirit of the American woman.
SWAIA's mission is to be an advocate for Native Americans arts and cultures, particularly in the Southwest, and to create economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by producing the Santa Fe Indian Market; cultivating excellence and innovation across art forms; and developing programs and events that support, promote and honor Native artists.
As Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox competed for the renowned title of this year's American Idol, the final two contestants along with third place contestant, Casey James, chose to rock in style with RAYMOND WEIL timepieces.
American Idol winner, DeWyze, wears the RAYMOND WEIL Freelancer series, which is also featured in the national advertising campaign. The stainless steel, 42 mm in diameter, automatic chronograph on a brown leather strap retails for $2,750.
Runner-up, Crystal Bowersox, chose Noemia (the collection named after Weil's grand daughter) as her watch of choice. The delicate and sleek time piece in polished stainless steel on a black leather strap has a black mother-of-pearl dial and 64 diamonds on the case.
Third place rocker, Casey James, felt the Don Giovanni Cosi Grande tank-style watch on a black leather strap was more attuned to his style.
RAYMOND WEIL, both nationally and internationally, has created a strong presence in the arts, with a direct tie to music. As a sponsor of the 2010 Brit Awards, RAYMOND WEIL takes pride in the support of new and emerging artists within the music industry with their mantra being "Independence is a state of mind." American Idol was the perfect opportunity for RAYMOND WEIL to further equate the brand with the music industry, particularly in the U.S. market.
Core lines from the brand are also named after acclaimed operas and have other musical tie-ins and references. Within the men's collections, the Nabucco series is named for Verdi's opera and the Don Giovanni after Mozart. More specifically, the Nabucco Va, Pensiero style is named after the fourth act of well-known opera.
The Swiss family-owned RAYMOND WEIL, founded in Geneva in 1976, enjoys a special position in the exclusive world of luxury watch making. Independence is the essential value of RAYMOND WEIL Geneve's state of mind. RAYMOND WEIL prides itself in aestheticism, watch making know-how and creativity, the core values that consolidate the basis of the brand's philosophy.
