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Milan is a city in the north of Italy. The city rests in the Lombardy plains and it is home to a population of 1,308,500 inhabitants. It is thought that the city was first settled by the Celts around 600BC. Milan was then captured by the Romans around 222BC and by the 4th century the city was the capital of the Western Roman Empire. In the 11th century, the city was granted semi-independence by the Romans, but in ensuing years Milan faced invasions by France and Austria. The city regained independence in 1859, but it became a stronghold of the German army during World War II.

During this time, Milan suffered extreme bombing and large portions of the city were destroyed. Since the war ended in Italy on April 25th 1945, the city has been rebuilt as a stylish and welcoming metropolis.

Despite Allied bombing, the city does boast some stunning architectural treasures. The Duomo Cathedral was built in a late-Gothic style and boasts 1,000 statues and beautiful views from its spire. Equally impressive is the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, which is also home to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’. Continue Reading »

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The fall fashion trends are in. What are the hottest looks for fall? From Gucci to Prada, there are bizarre shaggy coats, and color-blocked toeless socks; perilously low-cut white tuxedo jackets and four-inch-high patent leather oxford pumps. And don’t forget the impractical shade of sky blue for coats, bags and furs, and multi-colored shoes that look like building-block toys.

Women have it tough. The latest styles on the runway usually don’t translate well to the boardroom or the cubicle, and we risk looking unprofessional. If our image doesn’t inspire confidence and credibility, we risk not getting the promotion we deserve, or the client or contract we want.

So how do we interpret the current trends without becoming a fashion victim? Here are some tips that take you from the runway to the cubical.

Dress for your industry. If you are in advertising, the fashion industry, or a business where your style is noticed, you are more open to adapting the trends to your personal style. If you are in a conservative industry such as financial services or healthcare, you need to adapt the styles to your office. Remember that business is still conservative.

Take your cues from above. Look at what your boss or manager are wearing. Look at what the men in your office are wearing. Can you picture them wearing plaid knickers or red toeless socks? If you are serious about your career, you need to dress for the workplace, not for the runway. Continue Reading »

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Presenting a complete and total reflection of Spring 2009 is a heavy undertaking for any designer. Of course, runway shows provide designers with a platform to exhibit their creativity in high-end garment production and craftsmanship, but in order for a collection to standout, the designer must deliver a full, head-to-toe, complete package look. This includes great styling, accessory coordination, stunning shoes, hair and, last but not least, make-up artistry.

The model must exude the inspiration of the designers’ collection and captivate the audience, fashion editors, buyers and journalist alike, which sets expectations relatively high considering a runway show lasts only 5 minutes and takes from 6 months up to a year for a designer to prepare.

Setting the make-up palette and color scheme just right is critical for any designer because it sets the tone for what is to come. The runways at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin rocked with various makeup trends from the naturally conventional to the bedazzling beautiful. Here we present the most striking runway looks of the season that you may want to emulate and make your own.

There is no question that Slavna Martinovic designs for the chameleon woman, who can transform her beauty to bewitch and enchant all eyes casted on her. This season Martinovic casted a spell on the runway that was bold and mysterious. Fiery red lips of power combined with a smoky intoxicating eye looked unusually exotic and feminine. The use of jewels to outline and define the eye shape was very Gipsy meets Far East.

Designer Vivian Westwood caused chaos on the runway as she unveiled her Anglomania Spring collection. The high spirited collection was targeted towards a younger, more casual customer. The models wore makeup that was realistic yet sexy. They featured simple eyes, balanced skin tones and the timeless red lips that complemented the bold colorful collection. The makeup itself generated an extra level of excitement on the runway.

It was a manifestation of the 1920s femme fatal at LAC ET MEL’s Spring ‘09 runway show, where make-up artists contoured the lips to a baby doll pout reminiscent of famed American pin-up girls like Betty Grable, Greta Garbo and Clara Bow. The single most pervading beauty trend at Berlin Fashion Week was the classic yet always contemporary red lip. Continue Reading »

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Lindsay Lohan, the Olsen twins, the cast of O.C and the cast of MTV’s Laguna beach. What do these girls have in common?

Well, all of them have been photographed wearing their designer Gucci sunglasses.

What exactly makes these sunglasses a staple in our stars’ wardrobe? Apart from its exclusivity (read: you have to be really rich to afford a pair of those sunglasses, or be mighty thrifty to save up for a pair) every Gucci pair exudes style, class and grandeur.

Gucci sunglasses immediately conjures up images of trendy styles that look good and work even better. But if you’re expecting the ordinary, you probably don’t want to stop here. Gucci sunglasses are favorites of many, from the stars to the ordinary people who simply want a great pair of sunglasses.

So what kinds of fashions can you expect from Gucci sun glasses, and where do you find them? The answer to the latter question is easy. Gucci sun glasses are available from hundreds of retailers. Just remember before you buy that you’re looking for genuine Gucci quality and you should verify that you aren’t buying an imitation or a “Gucci look-alike.”

When considering the myriad of fashion choices available for sunglasses, Gucci sunglasses takes many of those even one step further. Whether you’re a fan of wrap-around styles or just enjoy different color choices, Gucci has something for you. If you like to see the world in pink, you’ll find several options in the line of Gucci sunglasses. If you prefer blue, you’ll find those too.

The only things you’re not going to find in the Gucci sunglasses line of products are the ordinary. Gucci has made a name for itself with trendy clothing at the cutting edge of fashion and Gucci sunglasses fit right into that line. The sunglasses manufactured by Gucci are an important part of the fashion statement sought by many. For most shoppers, choosing only one pair will be the biggest challenge of shopping for Gucci sunglasses.

For some people, sunglasses are merely a convenience. They’re nice to have when you’re facing the sun in your car or looking across water from your boat. But for some, sunglasses are a vital part of their attire. Those people demand quality performance and looks from their sunglasses. And Gucci sunglasses provide the answer. Continue Reading »

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Almost everyone that has ever seen or owned a Prada handbag will agree that they are some of the most beautiful designer handbags marketed today. Unfortunately, Prada handbags are also some of the most expensive handbags offered today, so many of us have to simply sit back and admire those that are able to buy these beautiful bags. Or, so we thought! Wholesale Prada handbags offer many of us the opportunity to get the look, the handbags we love, for a lot less than you can buy the bags in your typical retail setting. Wholesale Prada handbags allow many women to experience Prada for the first time!

The Internet has really changed the way that we view Prada because there are so many wholesale offers out there. Wholesale Prada handbags are commonplace on the Internet, so just a few minutes of searching can allow any woman to buy her very first Prada handbag. While Prada will never be considered cheap, the Wholesale Prada handbags offered on the Internet are generally a lot more affordable than you would see in the retail stores. This is because many Internet wholesalers offer up to 50% off the original sales price, meaning you could have a $400 bag for just $200, and when you are talking about Prada that is a real steal. Most of the time Prada handbags will retail from about $400 to up and over $1000, so wholesale prices will really help more women be able to purchase these simply beautiful handbags.

Even the most current Prada line up of handbags can be found at wholesale prices on the Internet. The 2006 Wholesale Prada handbags really are made from a wide variety of fabrics and are accessorized in different ways, appealing to a wide consumer base. Many of the Prada wholesale bags that you’ll see this year will be made of leather, denim, and even nylon. Continue Reading »

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The Coach brand, familiar isn’t it? You might have encountered the brand name in various boutiques, shops and malls. Actually, it has been around for a while, for more than 60 years in fact. The brand had its humble beginnings in a small Manhattan loft way back in 1941. The now popular trademark started from a small family-run business.

The very first products that carried the brand name were leather handbags crafted by skilled hands and from high quality leather. Since then, their products have been synonymous to quality and beauty.

They continue to exhibit excellent workmanship until this day. The brand name can now be seen, not only in handbags, but also in various women accessories such as gloves, key rings, wallets, sunglasses, leather cases, wristlets, watches, even umbrellas, bracelets, silk scarves and floppy hats. Trough the years, the brand has also branched out to the fashionable men who want quality designer travel bags and briefcases, messenger bags, totes, watches, belts and ties.

Moreover, you can find the brand on a complete line of women leather shoes, which due to the rock solid reputation that the brand had built, has been quite successful in the fashion world this past years. This was totally different from a few years ago. Even though the brand has become famous for quality leather bags, they were not able to capture a wider market due to the fact that their products only appeal to a minute group of conservatives.

Their black and brown leather bags and shoes were never that popular to teens, hipsters and yuppies. They needed a fresh and younger look to sell. When finally they decided to expand their product lines, they started integrating the newest craze and trendiest styles in fashion into their designs. Slowly they built up their catalogues until they reached the level of diversity they have now. Continue Reading »

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Japanese T-shirt, the thought which takes one’s mind on to an entourage of punk t-shirts, is a creative blend of art and fabric, an upbeat street fashion exclusive to Japan.

The Japanese T-Shirt design and trend has not only managed to hit the right chord among the teens and the fashion-enthusiasts but also compelled pro-designers and fashion experts to explore its vibrancy and colors to enliven the ramps further.

Art-inspired fashion is one of the mesmerizing Japanese T-shirt trends catching on with the pulse of the people.

Art doesn’t quite get its due cut in museums, be it in terms of space or its exposure to the world. How about wearing the art and taking it places? That’s exactly what the trend is about. Continue Reading »

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I love NY t-shirts is a very popular item in the city of New York and across the globe. Also every country has some kind of mimicking of the “I love NY” style. You might be saying, who’s the founder of I love NY t-shirts? Well, it is no other than Milton Glaser, a revolutionary artist that made I love NY t-shirts that we have known to love.

Milton Glaser was born at 1929, and was a New York native. He attended High School of Music and Art and also went to Cooper Union Art School to further extend his education. Upon graduation, he obtained a scholarship to study under Giorgio Morandi in Italy. He loved exploring new graphic techniques and motifs.

Glaser founded his first company in 1954 called the “Push Pin Studios” with a couple of his classmates. As a graphic artist, Milton Glaser used culture and historic period styles as a way to create inspiration. His drawing style was very lively and witty. He helped big businesses marketing campaign on things like packaging, mailing, advertising and etc. He made a living and gained recognition as time passed from his art.

Glaser helped edited the New York Magazine in 1968. A couple of years later, Milton made his own graphic design company called Milton Glaser Inc. During that time he helped redecorate and redesign many magazines and gained many recognition and commission as a result of his talent and art. In 1973, Milton Glaser developed and made the logo “I Love NY” to help increase tourism in New York. It became a stunning success and every tourist was buying them. Later on, it became one of the most copied ideas as many countries were making their own “I Love Country” as a way to promote their own country.

Milton did what he loved and his love for art was undying. He used his talent as a way to captivate the viewers. Milton’s work was honored worldwide and my art museums hold his work. Milton is the founder of the “I Love NY” t-shirts that we have grown to love. Continue Reading »

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The spices of life are more to some and less to others. Contrary to a captain with no hull beneath his deck, but a good steady wind and a pair of Denim flares more befitting a weather worn sailor feeling his years, to the Far East in search of spices. Time and tide won’t let a sailor sleep.

Now it’s the spices of fashion for men, the rising tide: And, dandyism still contrasting Beau Brummell rejection of 18th century frills, his mandate; a dark blue coat, buff-coloured pantaloons and waistcoat, black boots and a clean white neck cloth.

The modern sailor’s uniform, endures and has remained a popular choice for designers to mimic idiosyncratic characters, a simple uniform to draw inspiration from; each changing style to suit forms and functions.

A little more evidence on how history in fashion repeats itself: Bell bottomed trousers were another ‘icon’ of the square rig uniform. These were practical garments for men who worked sailing ships since they could be rolled up securely to clear the feet and ankles when working the rigging. In common with all other items of a sailor’s kit, trousers were kept folded ready for use in a kit bag. Kept inside out to avoid fluff on the outer surface and to avoid ’shine’ by ironing, they were folded horizontally at about a hand’s width and taped into a rectangular ‘block’. When worn, this produced inverted vertical creases down the side of the leg and five or seven, depending on the height of the wearer, horizontal creases down the leg. In time these were accepted as the thing to have and were pressed firmly into place from the early years of the century. Since the First World War bell bottoms were purchased for tradition rather than any practical use but were replaced by flared trousers in 1977. Continue Reading »

Trade fairs and events are mainstay for the textile machinery companies market promotion. Various trade fairs and events are organized every year by organizers like ACIMIT, TMMA, CSMA, JASMA, CITME etc. Some fairs like ITMA, JIAM exclusively focuses on textile machinery sector while some other includes machinery as an integral part of textile industry. Such fairs have become potential hub of meeting for buyers and sellers. Unique Selling Preposition of such fairs is that manufacturers can display their machinery to the buyers directly and buyer can examine and negotiate on the spot for different parameters. Buyers can also compare different machines at the same place for their prices, applications and technologies used.Trade fairs and events are mainstay for the textile machinery companies market promotion. Various trade fairs and events are organized every year by organizers like ACIMIT, TMMA, CSMA, JASMA, CITME etc. Some fairs like ITMA, JIAM exclusively focuses on textile machinery sector while some other includes machinery as an integral part of textile industry. Such fairs have become potential hub of meeting for buyers and sellers. Unique Selling Preposition of such fairs is that manufacturers can display their machinery to the buyers directly and buyer can examine and negotiate on the spot for different parameters. Buyers can also compare different machines at the same place for their prices, applications and technologies used.

Textile machinery manufacturers and visitors attend such fairs with different expectations and perceptions. Decision to visit fairs/event depends on many factors like geographical location of the fair, visitors profile, past experience with the fair, reputation of the fair within industry etc.

Amongst Machinery manufacturers fraternity, for companies like Dalal Engineering, ITMA is the most preferable trade fair. For ITMA, Mr. Rainer Thum (Head Marketing - Spindelfabrik Suessen GmbH) quotes Infrastructure in Munich was better than anything they had seen before, including Singapore! We had very good customer attendance, much more than we had anticipated. A major problem for many of our customers was the difficulty in getting visas. Overall it was a very good show. Continue Reading »

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