Victoria’s Secret unveils ‘Angels in Love’ lingerie range

Lingerie major Victoria’s Secret has launched “Angels in Love” line of push-up bra that is intended to give maximum “uplift” and comfort.




For the promotion of the new range, three blonde Angels – Elyse Taylor, Erin Heatheron and Lindsay Ellingson – posed wearing summer lingerie.

The video for Spring 2012 Angels campaign was shot by “Transformers” Director Michael Bay in Miami.



In one photo, the three Angels are seen together wearing flower headbands. Angel Erin Heatheron is seen wearing a floral lingerie, and is flanked by Elyse Taylor and Lindsay Ellingson donning bright pink and peach lace lingerie, respectively.

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Fashion guru Carson designs signature line for ShopNBC

ValueVision Media a multichannel electronic retailer operating as ShopNBC announced that famed fashion guru Carson Kressley will launch his new exclusive apparel collection "Love, Carson" on Thursday, April 26 at 9pm ET as part of the network's Fashion Day Event. "Love, Carson" is a stylish and easy-to-wear fashion collection, including tops, bottoms and layering pieces in flattering colors and silhouettes for instant, affordable glamour.

Carson Kressley, who is an Emmy-winning television personality, author and celebrity stylist, has helped women across the country with style transformations and fashion interventions. Wanting to share his passion for effortless style and knowledge cultivated from his many years of makeovers, Carson Kressley developed a signature line of apparel exclusively for ShopNBC customers. "Love, Carson" is founded and inspired on his belief that women should look as great as they feel.

The two-hour premiere of "Love, Carson" during ShopNBC's Fashion Day Event will feature Carson Kressley's signature take on affordable glamour with fresh, easy-to-wear tops, pants and layering pieces designed to fit and flatter any figure. Each piece within the "Love, Carson" collection features stylish elements, such as beadwork, flattering colors or hints of animal print. This brand new line from Carson Kressley offers wearable styles perfect for spring and summer.

Fashion Must-Haves from "Love, Carson":

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Barely There debuts CustomFlex Fit Reversible Pullover bra

Barely There, a leader in intimate apparel innovation, introduces the new CustomFlex Fit Reversible Pullover bra.

Known for providing women with bra panties and shapewear that offer both style and versatility, the new Barely There Reversible Pullover provides comfort and support in a sleek design that is perfect for everyday wear. 

Seamless from the inside out and made with quick-dry, wrinkle-resistant fabric, the Reversible Pullover is an effortless style solution to everyday dressing dilemmas. A reversible color option in fun shade combos like Blueprint and Denim Wash adds a pop of fun. Whether she’s running errands around town or hopping on a plane for a weekend getaway, she’ll feel supported and look great. 

As part of the CustomFlex Fit line, the Reversible Pullover offers revolutionary Smart Size technology, which adapts to the changing conditions of a woman’s body for the best fit every day. With Smart Sizes, finding the right-sized bra is simple and streamlined, because five easy sizes – XS through XL – replace 16 complicated cup-and-band combinations of traditional bra sizing systems. 

“The Barely There brand is all about offering women a wide range of intimate apparel solutions to help her look and feel comfortable in whatever she wears,” said Tricia Bouras, marketing director, Barely There. “To go one step further, the Barely There brand is introducing a number of online initiatives to help women add a little happiness into their daily lives.” 

With the launch of the CustomFlex Fit Reversible Pullover and online happy initiatives, the Barely There brand is excited to help women everywhere find their own happy. 

Barely There CustomFlex Fit Reversible Pullover bras are available at Kohl’s department stores nationwide, with a suggested retail price of $29. 

 

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Becca swimwear to the help of wounded soldiers

Swimwear designer Rebecca Virtue is pleased to announce her collaboration with Furnishing Hope to help provide much needed support to our Wounded Warriors and their families. Severely wounded warriors are immediately sent to military hospitals specializing in amputee and traumatic brain injuries.

The spouses and children of these warriors fly across the country to meet them, often times leaving all their possessions behind. Many of these family members arrive with only a suitcase. When their loved ones are released from the hospital to begin their rehabilitation process, these supportive family members seek housing nearby. Furnishing Hope provides the necessary furniture and supplies for these displaced military families to create a more comfortable environment in which they can recover from their injuries and start a new life.

Beth Phillips is the founder and executive director of Furnishing Hope. Having been an interior designer for more than thirty years, Beth saw the unnecessary disposal of usable furniture as an opportunity to do something for those in need.

For many years, Beth's daughter, Rebecca Virtue, has participated in Furnishing Hope's efforts. Rebecca saw firsthand how the creation of a nurturing home could impact the lives of military families in need. She saw an opportunity to partner the worlds of interior design and fashion design to make a difference.

Rebecca Virtue designed a collection of Red, White, and Blue swimwear and cover-ups in honor of these men and women who have given so much for our country. 15% of BECCA's net proceeds from the sales of this collection are being donated to Furnishing Hope to help further their efforts.  

 

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Hidesign introduces Alberto Ciaschini’s luxury line

Known for its singular design and a legacy of craftsmanship, lifestyle brand Hidesign proudly introduces its luxury sub-brand designed by Alberto Ciaschini.

Celebrating 34 years of unwavering quality, Hidesign’s luxe arrival showcases quintessential Italian style brought to life by the genius of Alberto Ciaschini. A striking and refined collection marks the debut of Hidesign in the luxury arena with limited edition day and evening bags for women.

The brainchild of Dilip Kapur, president and founder of Hidesign, this new collection is the result of collaboration amongst creative stalwarts Alberto Ciaschini, Swarovski Elements and Hidesign.

Milanese designer Alberto Ciaschini, who has been leading the design department of Hidesign since 2004, has partnered with the finest couture embroiders of France along with the best artisans at Hidesign to bring together this line of minimalist bags, with modern shapes, soft structures and a lush colour palette.

Alberto brings to this collection his unique design sensibility and a keen eye for detail. It is his ability to take inspiration from Hidesign’s fine handcraftsmanship, create new shapes and strike a balance with the brand’s clean design language, which makes this collection spectacular.

The Alberto Ciaschini, Handcrafted by Hidesign collection features handbags, evening bags, clutches and mobile phone holsters. This handcrafted luxury line is made with the finest leathers, luxurious hardware, Swarovski crystals and designed with a sophisticated woman in mind. Each piece is a unique testimony to the ethos of Hidesign, which are unrivalled craftsmanship and a passion for detail. 


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John Lewis brings exotic prints for swimwear this summer

This season will see John Lewis launch a collection of private label and designer swimwear that spans one pieces, bikinis and kaftans in an array of colours and bold prints.

Spring Summer 2012 will also play host to a new capsule beach collection by Allegra Hicks, exclusively for John Lewis. Widely known for her vivacious prints and beautiful kaftans, each piece in the collection is designed using Allegra's signature style and adorned with her drop print motif.

The collection incorporates chic chiffon ponchos, printed bikinis and all-in-ones, with the highlight of the collection the silk maxi kaftan with lattice neck detail, available in coral and turquoise.

This season John Lewis' private label swimwear offers a plethora of playful prints with polka dots, florals, gingham and animal prints dominating the collection. Bandeau shapes, moulded bikini tops and hipster shorts offer multiple choices for different shapes. Highlights include the John Lewis python print U-bar bandeau swimsuit and the Biba style black and white range with high waisted monochrome bikini sets. 


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Singer Caggie Dunlop unveils online fashion label

Caggie Dunlop, singer and former star of the popular TV show ‘Made in Chelsea’ has launched her personalized online fashion brand – It Starts With An Idea (ISWAI).

The brand’s first collection is a T-shirt line called ‘five ways’, which features five different themes namely, Da Vinci, New York, The Universe, Rebellion and Religion.

The singer-cum-reality star herself derived the five themes, and invited emerging designers to send in their designs. She then selected four designs from all the entries, and created the fifth one herself.

Caggie said that rather than merely giving her name to a brand without any creative input, she thought of giving an opportunity to those people who lack a chance to showcase their ability. She wanted to create a platform for some wonderful talent, which might otherwise go unnoticed, she added.


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FAT is perfect stage for next Gen of Canadian designers

Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) Arts & Fashion Week launches its 7th year from April 24th to April 28th in Toronto. Vancouver, Calgary and talent from Quebec are part of the |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week line-up in Toronto this April 24-28. Ontario has a massive contingency of talent from across the province: Windsor, Guelph, Ottawa, Hamilton, London and Oshawa. However, the G.T.A of Toronto dominates the schedule at this year's Arts & Fashion Week festival. 

"We want the world to know Canada has incredible homegrown fashion and arts talent. |FAT| was created to provide Canadian designers and artists with a unique platform to showcase their work to the world, on their own terms," says Vanja Vasic, Executive Director of |FAT|. "The festival's distinctive vision in presenting diverse perspectives in an inclusive environment, make this event a perfect backdrop for celebrating the immense talent from Canada." 

Introducing the legendary PAT MCDONAGH! This year she's at |FAT| to present her latest project: PAT Mcdonagh Couture & The Consortium. Spring 2010 marked Pat McDonagh's 40th year in the fashion business, and she continues to produce two full collections each year. Pat McDonagh was born in Manchester, England of Irish heritage; she studied at Manchester University and the Sorbonne in the 1960s. Pat started her career designing costumes for The Beatles & Diana Rigg of the Avengers. Did you know: Pat McDonagh is also one of the co-founders of what is currently known as the Fashion Design Council of Canada -- the FDCC. Pat is showing her collection on Day 1 -- April 24. 

Showing his collection on April 27th, Day 4 of |FAT| Pedram Karimi was born in Iran and spent his adolescent years in Austria. Pedram started his path to becoming a designer at the London College of Fashion. Halfway through his degree, struggling to make ends meet, he returned to Canada, where he continued at the International LaSalle College in Montreal. 

Design talent from outside Canadian borders includes artists and designers from: New York City; Mexico City; Berlin; Lviv, Ukraine; Maastrich, The Netherlands; and the Philippines. 

The |FAT| attitude comes to life again this year at our new festival location - a former industrial warehouse located at 213 Sterling Road - Toronto's new up-and-coming arts & design district. Models will stomp their heels on an 80 foot-long runway featuring 52 innovative fashion collections from top designers within Canada and abroad. 


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Sassy reveals their expansion into adaptive clothing

Sassy Scrubs, based in Upstate New York, manufacturer of custom medical scrubs, hospital uniforms and chef’s clothing, announces the latest expansion to their product line. Sassy Scrubs is branching out into the field of adaptive clothing due of the ability of their company to custom make easy-to-wear, non-constrictive garments for people with disabilities, limb differences, and dressing challenges.

Having discovered the difficulties encountered by adults and children with special needs when it comes to locating a fashionable source of clothing, the scrubs company offers a truly unique service. They create adaptive clothing for those with very specific challenges by creating specialized garments which can be customized to fit individual needs.

The uniform manufacturer and e-tailer creates individually ordered garments with special features. Scrub shirts are available with hook and loop closures at the shoulders, soft back openings for ease of dressing and comfort, and in sizes up to 6-XL. Scrubs pants are made with differing leg inseams and wider legs to accommodate leg braces and limb differences.

Other options available are long sleeved scrub tops and jackets with differing sleeve lengths. Sassy Scrubs’ special needs customers have enjoyed saving money on custom made garments, especially in comparison to purchasing standard off-the-rack garments and then needing costly alterations; not to mention enduring extended waits for custom alteration services.


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OVS unveils S/S ’12 line full of frills & flounces

The ideal wardrobe for the very young, combining several styles - romantic, rock, Seventies folk, vaguely retro and Eighties - so that it can reflect a different woman each day. Lines cling to the body for slinky strapless dresses, but are enhanced with frills and flounces in the more romantic dresses, with flower prints and lacy details.

Slimline jeans in lots of colour choices and lots of matching tops, often with frill-embellished necklines - always very feminine. The key pieces of the basic wardrobe are also present, such as T-shirts, shorts, miniskirts, leggings and tops, also printed ones for easy, everyday wear. The season’s best-sellers are all one-shoulder garments, from dresses to T-shirts.

Casual:

Five holiday locations and five styles for the more relaxed looks of the season, devoted mainly, but not only, to leisure activities.

San Francisco:

A pencil-slim line defines the San Francisco style offered in the classic marine colour shades, like navy blue, red, and beige enlivened with touches of yellow and optical white. The trench coat comes in all variants and colour shades.

Boston:

Boston is relaxed elegance, in colours and fabrics. Neutral, sophisticated tones like cord, sand, ice and grey with lively orange touches in the details. Basic easy-to-wear fabrics, such as stretch cotton gabardine, stretch cotton canvas and plain or ribbed cotton jersey. 

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Belgian Raf Simons to be new head designer at Dior

Raf Simons, the 44-year-old Belgian designer who worked at Jil Sander for seven years, will take over as the head of design at Dior, the French retailer of high-fashion apparel and accessories.

Simons, who will be titled artistic director of haute couture, women's ready-to-wear and accessories collections, will showcase his first creations for Dior at the Paris Couture Week in July.

Dior’s head designer John Galliano was ousted from his position last year, after he made anti-Semitic comments, and since then a haunt was on to find a replacement.

The creations by Bill Gaytten, who temporarily filled the position, were not well-received by fashion critics.

On his new job, Simons said it is one of the ultimate challenges to work at a place like Dior, known for luxury, femininity and elegance.


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Countdown begins for Islands of the World Fashion Showcase

The much anticipated return of Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) is just over one month away and the organizers are extremely excited about the event. The newly rebranded showcase is set to take place May 11-12, 2012 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.


After a one-year hiatus, IWFS is ready to re-launch to the public, international press and fashion trade with an opening act that will arguably rival the Victoria Secret Fashion Show and highlight local musical talent. 


Ten designers representing five countries will take part in the Showcase's May edition. They include Chelsea Johnson, Courtney McIntosh, David Rolle, Harl Taylor Bag, Latoya Hanna-Moxey and Theo Sealy all hailing from The Bahamas, Carol Fraser representing Guyana, Sharleen Logan from St. Lucia, Kimon Baptiste of St. Vincent and The Grenadines and Darcel de Vlugt from Trinidad & Tobago. 


The showcase will also highlight the designs of the participants of the newly created Jackson Burnside III Fashion & Design presentation. 


Indira Moss, IWFS production manager said she is excited about the showcase and hopes to bring attention to the event streamlining itself with the 'global fashion clock'. 


"It's our hope to take IWFS to the next level in fashion and the first step is to align the showcase with the industry itself," she said. "By hosting two shows each year it gives designers the opportunity to get their designs and products on the market in a timely fashion. By putting the show on this track, we are ensuring that each designer will get the maximum exposure they need to properly produce for a potentially wider market."


Riding off a successful 2010 season, which was aired in a 30-minute segment in Florida, New York and the Caribbean, the newly rebranded event is poised to widen its international market with a one-hour television show to be aired in August on international networks throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. This expansion comes courtesy of a newly formed collaboration of IWFS with Creative Entertainment Management (CEM) out of Los Angeles, California.

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Natalie Wood and Judy Jetson - Katy Perry’s Fashion Icons?

Katy Perry‘s sartorial selections run the gamut from the sublime to the slimed — and the singer likes it that way, thank you very much.

“I don’t like to take fashion too seriously,” she tells Teen Vogue. “I love it, and I am so grateful when big brands want to associate with me, but mostly I just want to take chances and have fun and truly live. Sometimes that means wearing some ridiculous, cat-inspired outfit rather than whatever happens to be in this season.”

Calling Agyness Deyn, Chloë Sevigny, Daphne Guinness, Natalie Wood, Judy Jetson and Wonder Woman her fashion icons, Perry says she singles them out for their personal style and strength. “They have the ability to adapt and evolve and change,” she shares. “Like, I’m still doing the pinup thing, but now when I do it, I want to be the pinup of the future, like Rachael in Blade Runner.”


There’s a reason for her eclectic sense of style, too; one that stems from childhood. “When I was 9 years old, my father used to wake me up at seven every Saturday morning to take me to garage sales,” Perry explains. “I couldn’t afford the clothes that the other girls at school were wearing, so instead I looked for things that were unique to me.”

Calendar Hunt: Kingfisher Calendar 2012

Kingfisher Calendar Hunt 2012


Meet the 14 gorgeous girls who will compete once again across 26 episodes to be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar 2012.

This year, get set for a bigger, hotter and naughtier event as the beauties gear up for a tough 

competition.

Kingfisher Contestant- Akshita 

Originally a beauty consultant from Chandigarh, Akshitaa believes she has the X-factor with a deadly combination of an angelic face and great body. Akshitaa has dealt with a lot of struggle previously but sees the competition as her greatest challenge yet. She has come a long way from home and is determined to make her family proud!

Kingfisher Contestant- Arjita


riginally from Kolkata, Arjita Roy believes she should be the face of the Kingfisher calendar because she deserves it! She believes her personality is her best asset and nothing can stop her from attaining her ultimate goal - a spot on the Kingfisher calendar!

Kingfisher Contestant- Arshiya

After a life threatening accident at the age of 15, Arshiya almost lost the ability to walk. She battled against all odds to become the model she is today. She's a mixture of different cultures - being born in India but growing up in New Zealand, Australia and the USA. Arshiya believes she has an open and accepting view on culture and beauty and has what it takes to be the next fresh face!

Kingfisher Contestant: Ellen

The daughter of a yesteryear top model, Ellen's modeling career took off post a massive weight loss. Despite losing a mind-blowing 38 kilos, Ellen has been for many auditions and faced several rejections but is still focused on her one goal – a spot on the Kingfisher calendar!

Kingfisher Contestant: Haya

Hailing from Guwahati, Haya knows this competition is set to be a struggle! A self confessed tomboy, she claims her family was shocked when she chose to enter the world of modeling. A spot on the Kingfisher calendar is her ultimate dream - something she would literally die for!

 Kingfisher Contestant: Julia

Originally from Australia, Julia Dutt says she practically grew up in a bikini and believes she has the right combination of looks and attitude. Moving to Mumbai to kick start her modeling career and learning Hindi has been a real challenge for her but she believes she can do anything as long as she has her parents' support!

Kingfisher Contestant: Khushboo

A go-getter and a professional, Khushboo quit her stable job to enter the world of modeling. She believes she can bring the picture alive with her positive and fun loving attitude. A former Miss Maharashtra, Khusbhoo will stop at nothing to get what she wants!

Kingfisher Contestant: Mariette


With her dusky skin and almond shaped eyes, South Indian beauty Marriette draws her inspiration from Tyra Banks and Richard Branson. She believes that she doesn't fit the standard description of beautiful but is always up to trying something different.

Kingfisher Contestant: Palak


The mother of a small child, Palak Agarwal is truly a yummy mummy. She fought the odds and took the bold decision to participate, of course with the help and support of her husband. With her baby son rooting for her, she says there's no stopping her!

Kingfisher Contestant: Ciara


Originally a dancer from Sweden, Ciara's true passion is dance. She's got the moves that will make any audience go crazy! She sticks by the rules of the game and hates arrogance, lying and bad sportsmanship. She has a one track mind and will give everything to become the newest face of the Kingfisher calendar!

Kingfisher Contestant: Priyanka


Hailing from the rustic and royal city of Jaipur, Priyanka stood out at the audition with her unique face and fit body. She claims her audition was the first time in a bikini and impressed the judges with her calm demeanor. From middle class struggles to superstar glamour, Priyanka has her eyes set on one goal - the Kingfisher calendar!

Kingfisher Contestant: Roaleey

With an unusual name and sparkling smile, Roaleey believes she has all the required traits to be the next Kingfisher calendar girl. With her entire family backing her, Roaleey is set to fire up the competition!

Kingfisher Contestant: Shruti


A bubbly, quirky personality, Shruti has dealt with weight issues as a model. She's on the quest to burst the ‘fair, light eyes' model bubble and will stop at nothing! Hailing from a conservative Tam-Brahm family, Shruti's mother was scandalized when she announced her plans of entering the competition. Soon enough, her family saw reason and now there's no stopping her!

Kingfisher Contestant: Sneha

An ambitious young fresh face, Sneha quit her marketing job in Maximum City Mumbai to change her career course to the glamorous world of fashion. A true believer in herself, Sneha swears that soon, the world will know and believe in her!