Fashion designers a cut above the rest

DHL, the world's leading logistics company, is proud to announce the three talented finalists of the annual DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship. In its second year, the Scholarship aims to identify Australia’s emerging fashion talent and assist them in achieving international business growth.

The 2011 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship finalists are:

- Rachel Gilbert, based in Sydney“Rachel has shown a strong brand presence within just a few years. This bright young talent is the one to watch and has a huge future ahead of her,” said Lucia Labbate from IMG Fashion.

- We Are Handsome, by designers Indhra Chagoury & Jeremy Somers“Indrha and Jeremy have an impressive export strategy backed up by unique prints and designs,” said Jamila Dlala, Global Multi-National Customer Manager from DHL Express Australia.

- Ellery, designer Kym Ellery
“Ellery’s designs are absolutely impeccable and beautifully crafted. She has the persistence and attitude to last in this competitive industry,” Nicola Finetti, one of Australia’s outstanding fashion designers.

Judged by three of Australia’s top fashion and exporting industry leaders – Jamila Dlala, Global Multi-National Customer Manager from DHL; Lucia Labbate from IMG Fashion; and Australian fashion designer Nicola Finetti – the Scholarship received a number of high calibre entries proving there is an emerging talent pool of Australian designers that have the business acumen to succeed overseas.

 

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Kate Upton for Beach Bunny to cause swimming sensation

Modeling swimwear comes second nature to Sports Illustrated and Beach Bunny supermodel Kate Upton so it was only a matter of time before she went behind the camera to create her own sexy designs. Kate Upton joins California based Beach Bunny to design suits that represent her fun and flirty personality. 


The 1st release of the label, “Kate Upton for Beach Bunny” is scheduled to launch on Beach Bunny Swimwear website and retail stores early 2012, however fans can get a sneak peak of her designs at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim this July as bikini clad Kate struts down the runway at the designer’s show.


Kate created 2 styles for her upcoming collection which includes sexy and modern cuts reflecting Beach Bunny's brand aesthetic fused with Kate’s vivacious personality. “Beach Bunny is my favorite swimsuit line out there and to be able to design for them is a dream come true,” says Kate. “I love all the embellishments and especially the lingerie details because they make you feel so sexy.”


Kate is no stranger to Beach Bunny. She first caught designer Angela Chittenden’s eye as a Guess girl and has since been the face of Beach Bunny’s many campaigns including the latest Beach Bunny Bride, an exclusive bridal swimwear collection and the label's new ready to wear line. Kate Upton exploded into the scene this year after she landed the coveted cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue with fellow Beach Bunny supermodel Irina Shayk, which she became Rookie of the Year for 2011. She was recently named Esquire’s Woman of the Year and has shot for countless publications. Kate has also worked with photographers Ellen Von Unwerth, Yu Tsai, Raphael Mazzucco, and Stewart Shining.

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PolyU’s Master students fashion show at HK Fashion Week

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) staged its Master of Arts Graduation Fashion Show (4 July) at the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2012 hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The Fashion Week is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4 to 7 July.


As one of the highlights of the Fashion Week, PolyU's Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) showcased the creative works of its 12 selected graduating students of the Master of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design. 


They each presented a collection of six outfits designed under the themes chosen by themselves. The show demonstrated the students' innovation and creativity inspired by their personal visions.


As the sole provider of tertiary education in fashion and textiles in Hong Kong, ITC offers interesting and exciting opportunities to those who wish to pursue a career in the dynamic fashion and textiles industry. 

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Christopher Beales to dress up Sadie Frost

Sadie Frost wore Christopher Beales’ pinstriped ‘Point Pleated’ dress, jacket and matching pillbox hat to Kate Moss’ wedding.

Sadie also chose to wear a bespoke Christopher Beales dress to host The Rainbow Trust charity event in partnership with Marie Claire on 29 July 2011.

Christopher Beales is the senior tailor at Alexander McQueen. He launched his own label during London Fashion Week in February 2011. 

Along with fashion design, Christopher has worked in costume as a tailor on films including Batman -The Dark Night, Valkyrie, Harry Potter The Half Blood Prince and Robin Hood; and in theatre on Piaf, Twelfth Night and Seasons Greetings, and he has designed and made outfits for Prince, Paul McCartney and The Feeling. Christopher will be showing his spring/summer 2012 collection during London Fashion Week in September 2011.

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Miss England re-introduces bikini round with Sandstorm

Sandstorm Boutique, the UKs premier Designer Swimwear Specialists are the official Swimwear Sponsors for Miss England 2011 and this year the swimwear competition has been given a new up to date look!

The swimwear competition has been re-introduced, but this year there will be no parade of girls in swimwear on the stage!

Top photographer Alan Strutt & Naomi John CEO of Sandstorm Boutique have selected ten Miss England finalists from their online portfolios located on the Miss England website.

The ten gorgeous finalists were then invited to Alan Sturtt's London studio on 29th June where they were photographed in the latest Sandstorm Boutique's swimwear collections.

The winner of the Best Beach body will automatically qualify for a place in the top 15 at the finals on 19th July 2011. The lucky lady will also be presented with her award on stage at the Miss England finals and she will receive gorgeous designer swimwear from Sandstorm Boutique.

 

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Madonna & Lola debut MG + NYC with Kelly Osbourne

MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Madonna, in partnership with Macy's announced it will continue its association with actress and television personality Kelly Osbourne for the fall 2011 Material Girl marketing campaign titled, "MG + NYC." The multi-media marketing campaign will debut in September issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines such as PEOPLE StyleWatch, Nylon, Seventeen, Teen Vogue and Cosmopolitan as well as online, outdoor, in-store and in Macy's marketing collateral.

"We have both enjoyed working with Kelly and are thrilled to have her on board for the launch of the Fall 2011 collection," commented Madonna and her daughter Lola.

"I'm really enjoying being the face of Material Girl. I love being part of a brand for girls and having the opportunity to work with Lola who has an amazing fashion instinct. Added to that is the fact that Madonna has been a big influence on my style over the years," stated Kelly Osbourne.

The campaign creative represents the quintessential New York City scene with Osbourne being photographed for a series of print ads in Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Soho, the West Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. The background includes the world famous Empire State Building, as well as a more playful feel with Osbourne on top of a double-decker tourist bus riding down Fifth Avenue.

Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group, commented, "Kelly has been an amazing partner for Material Girl; she has truly embraced the brand and our consumers have reciprocated." Marder added, "The essence of Material Girl is all about your own personal style and individuality. The new fall campaign, 'MG+NYC' reflects all the different sides of our Material Girl, from uptown to downtown."

 

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Panties Plus signs deal for kathy ireland Intimates & Sleepwear

 
kathy ireland Worldwide, recently listed by Global License Magazine as the 28th most powerful brand in the world, has awarded an exclusive license for a complete collection of kathy ireland Intimates & Sleepwear to Panties Plus, Inc. in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

Launching in August market to the trade and positioned to hit stores in Spring 2012, the kathy ireland collection will include functional and sophisticated bras pantie sets, shapewear and sleepwear in cotton, comfort, and fine fabrics which include lace detailing, and exclusive prints. The sales projections for the first year in excess of $10 million at wholesale.

"This return to intimate apparel and sleepwear with the leaders of Panties Plus is the next step in our journey of Finding solutions for families, especially busy moms... and Finding solutions for people in love... Our designs will be romantic, body cooperative, and offer unequaled value at our price point. Panties Plus is an extraordinary company. This opportunity is unique and powerful for all of us. We look forward to a long and successful relationship," said Kathy Ireland, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland Worldwide.

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