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Sarah Jessica Parker's new scent is a "snapshot of Carrie Bradshaw".
The 'Sex and the City' actress - who plays Carrie in both the TV series and movies - says her latest fragrance, SJP NYC, was designed as a homage to a vision of her character.
She explained at its launch at New York's Sweetie Pie restaurant: "What I really wanted to do was capture an image, a snapshot in my head of Carrie Bradshaw, that sort of freeze-frame of her walking down any New York City street at an idyllic time of year in a floral-print dress on her way to meet somebody or to do something, or surrounded by her women friends.
"You can go anywhere with that, because we live in a fragrant city,"
Sarah also said she was surprised when the ingredients for the fragrance came together, as it is concocted of scents - wild strawberry with gardenia and vanilla - she wouldn't usually choose.
She added: "What we arrived at was very surprising to me because it's not notes that I generally cotton to - but I love it."
SJP NYC comes in a multi-print bottle inspired by the custom-designed Oscar de la Renta dress Sarah wears in the ad campaign for the fragrance.
Kate Moss and Lily Allen were among a host of stars who watched James Small's debut menswear collection yesterday (24.02.10).
The supermodel and the 'No Fear' singer came out to support the up-and-coming designer as he showcased his Ground Control creations at Somerset House as part of London Fashion Week.
Kate was sat next to ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack - father of her seven-year-old daughter Lila Grace - as James impressed the audience with the collection, which is described as "classic tailoring for the young man with a modern element".
Speaking of the show, he later told BANG Showbiz: "I was really pleased with it and just glad everyone made it."
Guests then went on to an exclusive Playstaion3 SingStar after party at Circus in nearby Covent Garden.
To celebrate his successful debut, James and his father got up and entertained the crowd with a version of David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' on the SingStar.
Other guests at the party - which was curated by Fran Cutler - included Mark Ronson, Jarvis Cocker and Alexa Chung.
A productive synergy taking place between the organizations
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas has appointed Avery Dennison Corp. to its advisory board. The center, which is widely regarded as the global RFID industry’s most authoritative research center and proving ground for radio-frequency identification, is housed in the Information Technology Research Institute in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
“Avery Dennison is a great addition to the RFID Research Center as it represents new perspectives on the use of RFID in the apparel and retail industries,” said Bill Hardgrave, director of the RFID Research Center.
Avery Dennison’s Rose Depoe, global director of RFID strategic solutions and alliances, sees a productive synergy taking place between the two organizations.
“We have enjoyed a close relationship with the university’s RFID Research Center and worked with its members on recent retail initiatives, such as the university-sponsored item-level RFID project at Bloomingdale’s,” she says.
“We are delighted now to be named to the center’s board, which oversees the creation of RFID standards, conducts critical testing and aids in the development of RFID technology. As a board member, Avery Dennison will partner with the university to offer intelligent in-store solutions to retailers and brand owners. Our efforts will deliver a host of business benefits ranging from improved in-store inventory management and loss prevention to simplified stocking and greater loss visibility.”
Depoe adds that RFID solutions reduce in-store labor requirements even as retailers enjoy greater assurances that popular items are available on store shelves and can eliminate the need to apply and remove conventional security hard tags.
“We will put our RFID experience and resources to work in ways that enable businesses to enrich their customers’ shopping experience, cultivate loyalty and ultimately improve sales and gross margins,” she says.
Avery Dennison is a recognized industry leader that develops innovative identification and decorative solutions for businesses and consumers worldwide. The company’s products include pressure-sensitive labeling materials; graphics imaging media; retail apparel ticketing and branding systems; RFID inlays and tags; office products; specialty tapes; and a variety of specialized labels for automotive, industrial and durable goods applications. A Fortune 500 company with sales of $6 billion in 2009, Avery Dennison is based in Pasadena, Calif., and has employees in more than 60 countries.
Hardgrave, who is also a professor and holder of the Edwin and Karlee Bradberry Endowed Chair in Information Systems, said, “We are continually seeking ways to help businesses find the value in the use of RFID and other RF technologies so we are very pleased to have Avery Dennison as a part of our advisory board.”
The RFID Research Center officially opened its laboratory in the Fayetteville Industrial Park in June 2005. It currently has 56 business and industry sponsors and several academic collaborators. The facility, strategically positioned in the epicenter of retail RFID activity, primarily conducts research on the most efficient use of RFID and other wireless and sensor technologies throughout the supply chain, with special interest on the retail supply chain.
In September 2005, the laboratory became the first academic EPC/RFID research laboratory worldwide to receive the EPCglobal Performance Test Center accreditation. EPCglobal Inc. is a global not-for-profit standards organization commercializing the trademarked Electronic Product Code and RFID worldwide.
In 2007, the University of Arkansas RFID Research Center — along with research centers in Germany and Italy — founded the Global RF Lab Alliance, a confederation of radio-frequency-focused laboratories from around the globe. The alliance’s objective is to provide a mechanism for communication and research collaboration among the radio-frequency labs. It recently established an academic journal, International Journal of RF Technologies: Research and Applications
Not every bride is a "perfect 10." In fact, sizes 14 and 16 are the two most common sizes ordered, according to designers at Enzoani, one of the country's leading bridal manufacturers. Even in California, where women are seemingly obsessed with squeezing into their skinny jeans, plus sizes in bridal are ordered daily. And that's exactly why Trudy's Brides of Campbell, Calif., is hosting a totally new kind of fashion show - one dedicated to real women with real curves.
The runway extravaganza will feature Enzoani's "Gorgeous With Curves" collection, a unique and luxurious line of gowns that specifically flatter fuller figures. The event will take place March 7, noon, at the Aperture Studio right next to Trudy's Brides in Campbell's Pruneyard Shopping Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to try on the gowns they've seen immediately after the show, plus receive a special incentive to order that day.
"When it comes to choosing a wedding gown, there are many options for those ladies who are anything but petite," says Trudy Blechman, the store's owner. "The fact that most brides aren't fitting into a size 6 is significant because there's this perception that all the beautiful gowns are for super-slender ladies. It's just not true, and our fashion show will prove it."
With over 30 years' experience in bridal retail, Trudy has often heard these customers comment on their sizes and shapes. However, today's fuller-figured brides simply want to look fantastic - just like anyone else. And yet these ladies usually assume that their options are limited to modest styles or those designed to conceal certain aspects of their bodies.
"These women are glowing because they're in love and engaged, and they're often proud of their figures and self-confident," Trudy says. "What I'm now hearing is that they don't want to hide behind a ton of material, but show off their radiant beauty instead. So we've asked Enzoani to present this collection so that this particular audience can see just how many options they have. The show should be exciting and different because when was the last time you saw a fashion show with models who weren't a size 2?"
The "Gorgeous With Curves" line includes approximately 25 gowns, in sizes 16 thru 26. Enzoani created the collection after researching and gathering its top-selling, plus-sized gowns. The Enzoani designers have teamed up with the nation's leading, independent bridal salons to present the line and will be on-hand for gown consultations on the day of the show.
The supermodel - who won the Outstanding Contribution at this week's Elle Style Awards - admires the 'Material Girl' singer's fashion sense and her ability to reinvent herself time after time.
She said: "I think my style icons are people that reinvent themselves - they come back with a different look, a different vibe, a different sound and Madonna is definitely one of those people.
"It's just amazing to watch her through all these decades-she just keeps coming back."
Naomi - who received the award in recognition of her 25-year career and her work with safe pregnancy charity The White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) - also revealed she is a huge fan of Lady Gaga's unique look.
She told people.com: "She's definitely a big style icon for everyone, and it's made everyone go a bit more edgy with their fashion.
"I think Lady Gaga is extremely talented-she is a composer, a pianist, she's an opera singer and she does classical music too. I think we haven't even seen her talent yet."
Miss Philippines candidates pose for a photo as they are presented to the press at a plush hotel in Manila, Philippines on Thursday Feb. 18, 2010. Twenty four candidates from all over the country will vie for Miss Philippines and the chance to represent the nation in international beauty pageants.
Amanda Wakeley stated to be thrilled to be collaborating this season with Danish shoe designer Camilla Skovgaard, with whom she has created killer heels for summer (in zebra or chocolate brown).
The exclusive shoe collection is going to be available to buy in Amanda Wakeley designer clothes stores and online in early February. Signing up to the Amanda Wakeley newsletter, members receive free delivery for the Camilla Skovgaard for Amanda Wakeley shoe collection.
“This is truly a shoe for women designed by a woman “ said Amanda Wakeley, “Supremely se xy but utterly comfortable and wearable. I know that I for one will be living in these shoes this summer!”
The Camilla Skovgaard for Amanda Wakeley shoes were shown at Amanda Wakeley’s Spring Summer 2010 London Fashion Week in September 2009.
Gaining recognition for their aesthetic fluid-edges style combined with high quality shoe making, her shoes are embraced by fashion’s most influential editors and tastemakers around the world.
Amanda Wakeley’s Spring Summer Womenswear Collection has been passionately inspired from Indian traditionally dressed men and women, past and present, from Kerala to Rajasthan, by the way the women wear their sari’s with such creative ease; the soft silhouette; the flowing of fabric; the wrapping of the strong hot colours around the body; layering of textures; flashes of embellishment; flashes of skin between the choli and draped sari; the wrinkled texture of the churidaar and dhoti pants.
Amanda Wakeley’s women’s designer dresses silhouette is soft, but bold in drape, wrapping around the body encompassing pleats, ruches, tucks, twists and gathers. Soft tailoring fabrics of fine wool and cottons drape rather than restrict and are layered over sarong type dresses and designer summer skirts with ease and fluidity.
Fabrics are a real mix of textures and are intended to be worn as layering pieces; satinised chiffon, fluid and light with degrade colour; lightest chiffon jersey has full drape which flows around the body; crepe backed satin slides over the body, suspended from leather knotted necklaces. Degrade sequin creates amazing texture with its glossy sheeting effect; a new solid scuba feel jersey mixed with light viscose draped jersey, circle cutting contours around the body softly.
Amanda Wakeley launched her signature label in 1990 and over the last two decades has developed an international reputation for designing stylish, supremely luxurious, womenswear and accessories. She is the winner of several awards including three British Fashion Awards for Glamour. She has recently been appointed OBE by Her Majesty The Queen.
Teen fashionistas are seizing the opportunity to showcase their talents in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition.
High school seniors from across the U.S. and Canada submitted their best fashion designs and fashion marketing, merchandising and retail management concepts to a participating Art Institutes school. The local winning entry from each school is sent to New York City where a panel of fashion industry professionals evaluates the entries for originality, feasibility and execution.
The panel of judges for the Passion for Fashion Competition 2010 includes: Leanne Marshall, Winner of Project Runway Season 5 and fashion designer; Suede, contestant on Project Runway Season 5 and fashion designer; Patty Hughes, a fashion show producer who has appeared as a fashion expert on The Rachel Ray Show; Leslie Bettison, Owner, Sol de Ibiza clothing store in New York City; and Bruce E. Dempsey, Vice President, Academic Affairs Specialist, The Art Institutes.
On the line is a full-tuition scholarship to study (i) Fashion Design or (ii) Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or Fashion Retail Management to The Art Institute school the winner represents in the Competition. And the fabulous part is that the grand prize winner in each category wins a trip to New York Fashion Week and a chance to meet staff from Seventeen Magazine.
"We continue to see the caliber of entries being submitted into The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition increase every year. It's rewarding evaluating the hard work of these talented students who clearly demonstrate their enthusiasm and knowledge of the fashion industry within their entries," says, Bruce E. Dempsey, Vice President, Academic Affairs Specialist, The Art Institutes.
Every actress wants to look her best when she steps out on the red carpet, and the SAG Awards are no exception. Actress Christina Hendricks is teaming up with Degree Women Ultra Clear's NEW Red Satin to sport a daring red dress on the red carpet while supporting Clothes Off Our Back.
America Makes a Statement
Now through Jan. 22, fans can log on to DegreeRedDress.com to view and vote on the red dress style Hendricks will don on the red carpet at the SAG Awards on Jan. 23. Every vote counts and supports Degree Women Ultra Clear's donation of $50,000 to Clothes Off Our Back, an organization that hosts charity auctions showcasing celebrity attire and raises money to help improve the lives of women and children across the globe.
Each person who votes will have the opportunity to receive a product coupon so they can make their own statement in red and will also have the chance to win some stylish swag. Hendricks' red dress will be auctioned off by Clothes Off Our Back after the award ceremony on ClothesOffOurBack.org.
"I'm not one to shy away from making a fashion statement on the red carpet. This year, fans can help me dare to make a statement in red with Degree Women Ultra Clear, while also supporting a charitable cause, Clothes Off Our Back," says Hendricks.
Red-carpet Essentials
Once the red dress is chosen by America, Hendricks will complete her look with the perfect accessories.
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The new Red Satin offering is made with a unique blend of floral, citrus and fruity notes for a sparkling clean, fresh scent. Top and middle notes include pineapple, watermelon, apple, pear, aqueous, bergamot, tangerine and zest, and middle and base notes include muguet, rose, peony and marigold.
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With 23 products spanning polo shirts, sweaters, fleeces, wind shirts and waterproofs, Glenmuir’s new Spring/Summer 2010 Men’s Performance & Trend Collection offers something for every golfer, in every weather situation.
‘Smart fabrics’ are at the heart of the new collection, where the thermo-buffering principle of the super-advanced ThermoCool system sits alongside CoolFlex HiCooland CoolMax technologies to give golfers the ultimate in performance golfwear.
A highlight for 2010 is the introduction of three fantastic new shirts – Performance Curve, Hi-Cool Draw and Hi-Cool Fade –and two new sweaters, Littlestone and Tandridge.
Glenmuir has unveiled eight Performance Shirts in an ever-expanding category for the Scotland based company, spearheaded by the new Performance Curve polo using ThermoCool which consists of a unique blend of hollow and solid fibres that interact with the golfer.
When the user is hot and perspiring, the fabric allows evaporation, keeping the user cool and comfortable. When the user’s body temperature drops, the fabric traps body heat and creates a barrier to external cooler temperatures, keeping the user warm and temperature-regulated – known as thermo-buffering.
Performance Curve is available in three contemporary colours with contrast body panels and placket trim. For golfers looking for comfort and performance in a soft cotton/polyester mix, the new Hi-Cool Draw and Hi-Cool Fade shirts deliver outstanding moisture management in a stylish, modern package.
The Hi-Cool Draw is available in three colours, with seam detail and contrast colours at the cuff, zip and shoulders, while the Hi-Cool Fade features distinctive contrasting under-arm panels in a three-colour range.
All Glenmuir Men’s Performance Shirts come in sizes S-XXL and in a neater athletic fit to enhance the performance of the shirts’ fabrics.
For the first time, Glenmuir has introduced two complementary Supersoft Cotton Sweaters into the Men’s Performance & Trend Collection for Spring/Summer 2010, which make an ideal companion to the shirts.
The long-sleeved Littlestone is manufactured from lightweight 2/32s cotton with a lockdown zip neck, contrast colour panels on the body and sleeves and Glenmuir 1891 embroidery on the sleeve.
This new sweater is available in six great colour combinations: Stone/Blue, Blue/Stone, White/Black, Lilac/White,Paradise/White and White/Paradise. A v-neck slipover model, Tandridge, comes in three colourways – Blue/Stone, Lilac/White and Paradise/White.
Glenmuir Managing Director, Colin Mee, says: “The Men’s Performance & Trend Collection is an all-encompassing range of products to suit any weather situation a golfer is likely to encounter – from a shirt to keep you cool on warm days to waterproofs designed to withstand the very worst of the British weather.”
Glenmuir has introduced three carefully-selected new contemporary colour palettes for the season – ‘Blue Stone’ (three classic shades of blue combining with stone and white); ‘LilacHaze’ (vibrant raspberry and lilac infused with black, white and stone); and ‘Paradise Mist’ (three cool greys mixing with paradise blue and white) – which feature across its entire range.
Glenmuir Men’s Performance & Trend Collection updates
Finding co-ordinating outerwear in the Glenmuir Men’s Performance & Trend range is now easier than ever as many products have been updated for Spring/Summer 2010 to incorporate the new colour palettes.
In the Rain Bloc Waterproofs range, the zip-neck Rain Bloc Stretch now comes in graphite/black, azure/navy and black/silver, while the Rain Bloc Light jacket is available in black/garnet alongside silver/black, navy/azure and black/graphite.
The extra-flexible Rain Bloc Pro and its half-sleeve Rain Bloc Club cousin are available in garnet red, black, silver, azure and navy. All are complemented by the Rain Bloc Drive waterproof trousers in black and navy and are backed by a three-year waterproof guarantee.
The popularity of Glenmuir’s Storm Bloc Windshirts sees the long-sleeve Storm Bloc Pro adding a new Blue/Stone colourway to a total choice of seven designs, while the half-sleeve Storm Bloc Club comes in Silver/graphite, Navy/ink, Black/graphite, Stone/black and new Blue/stone.
