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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 2009 in Paris

Christian Lacroix collection (Spring/Summer 2009) was quite impressive. I would definitely describe it as a simple combination of classic color choice, modern geometric shapes and complicated accessories. In fact, it does seem like accessories and purses were the key to the show. Also, hair an makeup added individuality: bangs and volume combined with natural makeup looked gorgeous. Just see for yourself:

View the Best Photos of Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 2009 Paris Show

Photos courtesy of Leluxe.ru

Got Yellow for 2009?

According to Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, yellow will become the dominant fashion color of 2009 (especially the “baby” shade of yellow). This year it symbolizes the sun, warmth and hope. Yellow also provides a rich palette of shades available to fashion designers for experiments and playful combination. And this is probably true: it is not frequent that one sees yellow variations as a theme of an entire designer collection. Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, Michael Kors, Ossie Clarke, Paul Costelloe and Just Cavalli gladly accepted the new trend and offered this warm color in their spring designs.

Makeup fashion 2009 also did not stay behind. As you have probably heard a billion times by now, smokey eyes dominate the scene. However, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Dior, Chanel and many other famous brands suggested warm goldfish/yellowish shades in their version of smokey eyes; Prada 2009 Spring/Summer collection featured very natural makeup with an abundance of warm shades (a more detailed overview is coming soon).

So, it sounds like it’s the perfect time to include yellow into your fashion shopping list!

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Models, Magazines and Money – The Most Recent Successes of Three M-s

Famous models + Big magazines = Big money. No surprise here. For this reason (among others) a lot of celebrities and entertainment figures act as models for famous brands on occasion. Nothing unusual here as well. However, among the variety of celebrity photos accessorizing covers of famous (and not so famous) magazines, I found a few especially interesting:

Hilary Duff on the cover of January 2009 Maxim:

Gisele Bundchen in the American Photo Magazine:

Penelope Cruz promoting Mango clothing line together with her gorgeous sister Monica:

Kim Kardashian offering her own calendar for 2009. Since we are a family oriented fashion magazine, there was no way to illustrate it, of course; but it was quite… colorful.

And of course, Heidi Klum in December 2008 issue of Italian GQ magazine.

Speaking of money making machines: Heidi was named #2 Money Girl of the modeling world by models.com. Surprisingly enough, she lost the top spot to Kate Moss who continues to rather quietly capitalize on her super model status. According to models.com, in 2008 Ms. Moss enjoyed attention of such powerful names as Donna Karan, Longchamp, Roberto Cavalli, YSL, H&M clothing line, Rimmel Cosmetics, Longchamp with Mert and Marcus, Just Cavalli with Inez and Vinoodh, Stella McCartney with Inez and Vinoodh, Donna Karan with Mert and Marcus, David Yurman with Peter Lindbergh.

Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio continued the top 5 Money Girls list.

Photo source: etoday.ru

Friday, January 02, 2009

Atlanta AmericasMart: Explore the Riches of Children’s World

Miss Grant 2009 Spring/Summer Collection
Photo by Gabito Rohh

“This January, more than 1,000 children’s and juvenile apparel and home furnishings product lines unite under one roof only here…only in AmericasMart’s Children’s World, which opens its doors to gift and home furnishings market buyers on floor 13 of Building 3 in advance of its expansion to floor 14 in July 2009.

The AmericasMart’s Children’s World January 2009 showing features the complete permanent product collection on floor 13, enriched with the newly expanded temporary collection on floor 3. The permanent/temporaries combination assures retailers easy access to specialized children’s bedding, paintings, home furnishings, books and toys, trendy ‘tween product, as well as apparel and accessories.“

The above quote from AmericasMart official press release was quite exciting to read. Finally, Atlanta kids get to be more fashionable and have more fun! So, little fashionistas’ parents, get ready and book the dates on your calendar. Meanwhile, OlenaInStyle.com will keep eyes open for more news from the event to deliver the latest children fashion updates. Having looked through the program highlights, we were pretty excited about Crème de la crème of boutique children’s gifts and apparel presence on the list.

More Kids Fashion 2009 News: Kids Fashion Spring/Summer 2009 and Little Fashionista Tips

Add Glamour to the Global Fashion Industry - Preparing for Hong Kong Fashion Week 2009

In January 2009, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) once again brings the fashion industry together for two of its most important events - HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and HKTDC World Boutique, Hong Kong. They will take place concurrently from 12-15 January 2009 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter is the largest fair of its kind in Asia, and the second largest in the world. World Boutique, Hong Kong is Asia’s pioneer show promoting designer collections and brands from around the world. The two fairs will gather more than 1,600 exhibitors under one roof, to provide a wide spectrum of ready-to-wear garments, accessories and designer collections as well as lifestyle products.

Multiple business opportunities are offered in both fairs. A.P.COM Technology Limited is one of the exhibitors in 2009 fair. “ The Hong Kong Fashion Week helps us to exploit new markets from all over the world. The show attracts crowds of fashion designers, buyers from designer labels, international media and potential licensees alike every year in our booths,” said Mr Raymond Tang, Managing Director of the Hong Kong-based exhibitor. A.P.COM Technology will be displaying a wide range of products include evening shoes, leather boots, wedge shoes and sandals at Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/ Winter 2009.

Kingvic Fashion Co Ltd is joining World Boutique, Hong Kong 2009, with a range of high end fashion shoes from the brand, TITIKAKA. “ This year, the inspiration behind the range comes from the truly Japanese design concept. The features of TITIKAKA pivoted on innovative geometric lines, contemporary but wearable shapes, beautiful colors combination ,” said Mr Eric Cheung, Marketing Director. TITIKAKA presented its exciting designs at one of the live fashion shows in the 2008 fair, orders and enquiries received from department stores, boutiques buyers and fashion agents last year after the event.

The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2009 will also be a highlight. In three categories - Casual & Jeans-wear, Contemporary Day-wear and Party & Evening-wear - the finalists’ designs will be staged on the first day of the fair to compete for the best collection in each category as well as the Overall Winner Award.

On the judging panel are well-known designers, Keita Maruyama and Ennio Capasa. Japanese designer Maruyama developed the brand KEITA MARUYAMA. His passion for his own culture as well as his respect for occidental fashion gives a unique style to all his creations. Mr Maruyama’s designs have often been worn by celebrities. Italian designer Ennio Capasa is the creative force behind CoSTUME NATIONAL, a highly recognisable luxury goods brand with an innovative style. Mr Capasa is considered as one of the world’s major design talents.

The finalists’ design will be judged according to creativity & originality, marketability, suitability in the use of fabrics, workmanship and overall appeal. The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest aims to cultivate and promote a new generation of young designers, whose ideas will further enhance the image of Hong Kong as a fashion design center.

Contact information: HKTDC, Tel: (852) 2240 4961 or Fax: (852) 2169 9193 or email: kanice.sk.ho@tdc.org.hk

Thursday, January 01, 2009

The Urban Fashion Week Is Coming to Paris, France

The Urban Fashion Week (UFW) is ending 2008 and beginning 2009 with style.  On Jan 28, 2009 - Feb1, 2009, the UFW troupe of models and designers will travel for the first time to Paris, France. UFW will bring fanfare and excitement with them to the runways.  Urban Fashion, which is only 30 plus years old, has developed into many different genres, and we are ready to explore the Globe.  The press conference for the UFW will take place on Jan 29, 2009 at the location listed below.  UFW Productions will cover the events for viewing in the US.  If you have a brand or product that needs exposure in the Urban Market, please feel free to contact UFW for product placement and launching opportunities.  “I am excited to assist with my part in the evolution of urban fashion to a point where we can display our designs and be accepted in Paris, France.  This is only the beginning.“: says Billy D. Foster aka Billy Bad Axx, President and Founder.

Marriott Champ - Elysees
70 Avenue Des Champs-Elysees
Paris, 7500 8 France
Time 1:00pm to 4pm

UFWglobalnetwork.com

Submitted to olenaInStyle.com by Le’unamme Fashion Productions

The latest update: Congratulations to Lauriel Malone with the 1st place! She has the gift watch and a round trip straight to Paris to participate in the fashion show.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

All about Hands: Organic Skin Care in Winter

How many times this winter have you struggled with the unpleasant feeling of completely dry hands?  Heating, cold, nasty weather, wind, house cleaning and numerous other factors make our hands become a source of permanent discomfort, especially in winter. While it is definitely recommended to use hand creams and moisturizers with vitamins and minerals, it is also very easy and efficient to use organic skin care methods: they are natural, very affordable and extremely effective.

Tip no. 1: Wash your hands with room temperature water. Cold water makes skin become rough and in some cases peel; hot water dries it.

Tip no. 2: Beauty tubs for hands:

• Starch fights sandpapery skin: dissolve 1 tbs. of starch in water (1 l.), keep your hands in the solution for 15 min. and rinse it off with warm water.
• Sea salt beats wet palms: dissolve 1 tsp. of sea salt in warm water (1 l.), keep your hands in the solution for 5-10 min. every day (for about 7 days in a row depending on how bad the problem is).
• Eggs and oil help weather-beaten hands: thoroughly mix 1 egg yellow with 1 tbs. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of natural honey, cover your hands and leave it on for 15-20 min.

As a final touch, use a small amount of hand moisturizer or cream after any hands’ beauty tub.

A word about healthy looking nails:

1. Nutrition is your no. 1 weapon: vitamin A (tomatoes, carrots, greens) and calcium (dairy products) help nails stay firm.
2. Vitamin E (sunflower seeds, oil) nourishes nails.
3. Vitamin B (cabbage, egg yellows) and iodine (spinach, sea grass) stimulate nail growth. 
4. Lemon juice eliminates yellowish nail color after using nail polish removers with acetone (just use a small piece of lemon as a nail wipe).

After all, nobody should be able to tell how old you are by looking at your hands even in winter!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Makeup Lounge in Your Local Dealership? How Automotive Industry Is Changing… in Fashion

This is definitely something that can be a called a “quiet revolution”. Women and cars are simply inseparable today and it is self explanatory: family, work, errands, responsibilities, shopping and more.  And we rarely think of the role in general that a modern woman plays in today’s world (and correspondingly in marketing including automotive marketing). I recently came across an interesting research, a topic of a Mercedes-Benz press release that provided some intriguing facts:

“In Europe about half of all drivers are of the female sex, and half of all new cars are bought by female customers,“ wrote the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in 1995 in its report on the workshop for women designers entitled, Women and The Car – No Love Affair? “This is in glaring disproportion to the percentage of women employed in the automotive industry, particularly in the design departments responsible for the form and function of the final product.“

Further, the press release stated:

“Not that long ago Mercedes-Benz, too, hit upon the idea of bringing together the fashion world and cars. During Milan fashion week the Stuttgart car brand presented the Mercedes-Benz CLK designo by Giorgio Armani, as it was officially called, which was later offered for sale in a limited series of 100 units. The Mercedes-Benz CLK was equipped by couturier Giorgio Armani, with the vigorous support of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, directed at the time by a woman.

Women make natural car buyers

Women as consumers have become a crucial economic factor for the automobile industry in recent years. “In car marketing women used to be regarded as a silent target group that did not specifically have to be taken into account in model development and brand communication,“ wrote the advertising journal Horizont in 2004. “In view of the persisting downturn in car manufacturers’ sales, this paradigm has increasingly begun to crumble.“…” The newspaper readers also learned that the „favorite color for women when buying a car” was blue, followed by silver grey, black and red, and that by the end of the 20th century women saw environmental friendliness and safety as important criteria when deciding on a car.”… “Women pay special attention to interior design and interior materials, to stowage space and trays, and not least of all to the price. Men, on the other hand, focus on engineering, safety, resale value and flexibility,“ the advertising journal Horizont told us in 2008. “It pays for industry to make note of the differences. Women are one of the auto industry’s most important target groups…”

Of course, celebrities did not stay silent: Heidi Klum, Brittney Spears and Drew Barrymore each designed their own version of a “happy” dream Mercedes-Benz car for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2002 (photos to the left).

So, how about a makeup lounge in your neighborhood dealership? (of course, it is a joke, or is it?). Maybe it would be an overkill, maybe a very marketable idea for the automotive industry that clearly needs change anyways. It’s up to you to decide. We are just reporting fashion.

Quotes from Mercedes-Benz press kit “Women and the car: A success story from the very start”. Images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dior Static Exhibition in Beijing, China: Fashion Fantasy Land

Yes, the world Haute Couture is moving towards China. Versace House was not the only top fashion name that recently proudly entered China with their first grand runway show. Dior showcased their state of the art dresses in November 2008. The event attracted press from around the world and a lot of big Hollywood names (Charlize Theron among them). We thought it is better to see it once than to hear about it a thousand times:

View All Photos of Dior Exhibition in Beijing, China

Photos courtesy of Allen’s VISION

New face of Mercedes-Benz: Julia Stegner is the New Face of the International Fashion Activities

View All Photos of the New Mercedes-Benz Campaign Production with Julia Stegner: How the Biggest Fashion Campaigns Are Created

View All Makeup and Hair Style Photos (Backstage with Julia Stegner, Catherine Baba, Dotti and Valentin)

Stuttgart – The fashion activities of Mercedes-Benz in over 20 countries now have a new face. International top model Julia Stegner will make her first appearance as the fashion brand-ambassador at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Autumn/Winter 2009, which will take place from 28 January to 1 February 2009 at Bebelplatz, in the heart of Berlin. At a recent photo shoot for the new key visual, Julia Stegner posed together with the Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI Grand Edition in outfits by Anne Valerie Hash. The new key visual will appear on advertisements, posters and vehicles at the only German fashion show that ranks among the top international events.

“With Julia Stegner as brand ambassador, we have given our long-term, international fashion activities a fascinating and world-famous face,” says Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars. “She particularly represents the connection between German origin and international flair. That’s why in our key visual we have very consciously placed Julia Stegner together with the new Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition, which will be launched on the market in March 2009.” The unique, four-door coupe features an unusual design that combines the sporty elegance of a coupe with the flair of a luxury sedan. Sales of this special model are scheduled to start in January, 2009.
Michelangelo di Battista, one of the most sought-after fashion photographers in the world, staged the encounter between the top model and the design trendsetter by the Stuttgart based carmaker. “The idea was to pick up the red carpet situation at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks and thus create a strong connection between fashion and the vehicle’s elegance,” explains Michelangelo di Battista. The design of the key visual is based on the link between Mercedes-Benz Design and fashion: style, elegance and luxury. “Mercedes-Benz and fashion – they really fit together well. I think Mercedes-Benz cars are chic – just like fashion. So I’m delighted to be the international fashion brand-ambassador for Mercedes-Benz,” says Julia Stegner.
For the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Autumn/Winter 2009, the international top model will fly in from New York, where she has been living since 2004. “I’m very much looking forward to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Berlin is such a vibrant city. I really like to be there,” says Julia Stegner.

Facts on the key visual

Photographer: Michelangelo di Battista (c/o MANAGEMENT + ARTISTS + ORGANIZATION)
The Italian from Milan ranks among the world’s most sought-after fashion photographers. He regularly works for brands like Hugo Boss, Guerlain, L’Oréal, Moschino, Nina Ricci, Shiseido and Versace, along with international fashion magazines like Vogue Italia, GQ Italia and Harper’s Bazaar. He now lives and works in London, Paris and New York.

Model: Julia Stegner, international fashion brand-ambassador for Mercedes-Benz. The German model from Munich was discovered at the famous Oktoberfest in her home town. Her international breakthrough came in 2003, when she opened the Yves Saint Laurent show. Since then, her career has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Julia Stegner has appeared on the covers of most international fashion magazines and in many advertising campaigns for designers, including Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Guerlain and Hugo Boss. In addition, she is one of the most popular catwalk models in the world. She presents fashions by top designers such as Chanel, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Versace and Victoria’s Secret. Julia Stegner lives in New York and is actively involved with UNICEF.

Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI Grand Edition
Exterior colour: matt finish “designo magno platin”
Interior design: designo leather “maron”
Rims: 18” AMG light alloy wheels in 5-spoke design
Market launch: March, 2009; Sales start: January, 2009

Outfits: Clothing by Anne Valerie Hash. Since her first fashion show in July, 2000, the designer has been the shooting star of the French fashion scene. She has developed a unique style based on deconstructing male clothing. Her first model was a pair of men’s trousers that became a dress. These days she has moved away from walking the line between male and female fashions and is increasingly integrating light and feminine elements into her designs like flowing silk, embroidered veils and braided trimming, although her signature style remains deconstructed male fashions. In addition to prêt-à-porter collections, Anne Valerie Hash also creates Haute Couture and in 2008 she was made a permanent member of the official Haute Couture List. Her unique creations are worn by many stars, including Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts, Uma Thurman, Nicole Richie and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Stylist: Catherine Baba. Australian-born Baba has been living in Paris for 15 years and has worked for Chanel, Givenchy, Balmain and Ungaro. Today, she works as a freelance stylist and consultant for a number of fashion houses and designers. She has also worked for leading magazines like Dazed and Confused, Glamour Italia, Stiletto, Tank and all international editions of Vogue.

Hair stylist: Valentin. Valentin started his career in the 1970s in Paris and worked closely with Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin. His technical abilities and natural flair for glamour have made him a favorite hair stylist among influential fashion photographers like Paolo Roversi, Solve Sundsbo, Peter Lindbergh and Michelangelo di Battista. He also regularly works for famous designers and fashion houses like Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Dior, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier and Yohji Yamamoto. Many stars and top models like Penelope Cruz, Ines de la Fressange, Linda Evangelista, Juliette Binoche and Laetitia Casta are delighted with his talent.

Make-up artist: Dotti (c/o MANAGEMENT + ARTISTS + ORGANIZATION). The Australian, who has made New York and Paris her home, is booked by international fashion photographers and magazines and is a favourite make-up stylist for advertising campaigns by top labels like Guerlain, Les Copains, L’Oréal Professional, Escada, Emanuel Ungaro and Versace. She is also popular among many leading stars like Cate Blanchett and Maggie Gyllenhall. Dotti learned the trade from Pat McGrath, one of the leading make-up artists in the fashion world.

Materials Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Sunday, December 14, 2008

China 2009: Fashion Industry Growing with Elegance

China Fashion Week 2009 took place in a luxurious Beijing Hotel and D•PARK Beijing House in November 2008. It goes without saying, it featured a lot of established and famous designer names (Cabbeen, NE•TIGER, 1436, ERDOS, GIOIAPAN, MarymaSeries, LeaSeong, Omnialuo, TANGYcollection, BeautyBerry and many more)  but it also gave an opportunity to over 150 new talents: all in all, almost 40 fashion designers and 60 fashion collections.

It is well known that China is a very fast developing strategic point of almost any industry. This trend did not pass by fashion and design. Aside from China Fashion Week, the soon to be last year also was marked by the first Versace show in China, glamorous and impressive. Current executives of this Italian brand noted that they would like to make China a regular stop on their long list of fashion events. And honestly, it is not surprising given that the House of Versace invested a few million Euros into new stores and the brand developments in China in 2008.

As always, China Fashion Week had a special artistic spirit to it that was reflected in designs and the presentation of its fashion collections:

Fashion Photography by Allen’s VISION

Saturday, December 13, 2008

L’oreal Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada: Making Every Day Beautiful

L’oreal Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada walked the runway with great success in October 2008. The party (sponsored by LG) was tastefully organized and impressed all attendees with quality arranged for the rumored million dollars spent on the event. Maroon 5 entertained the public as well as a number of other bands. And of course, designers, models and attitude. Casual designs by Katya Revenko, Joeffer Caoc, Evan Biddell, Buffalo David Bitton, futuristic elements from Evan & Dena, spring elegance from Rudsak and Gsus Sindustries were among our favorites. It goes without saying, fashion is about “Fabulosity” with capital “F” but sometimes feeling relaxed and casual is so nice! Casual and stylish go together very well:

View All Photos of L’oreal Fashion Week – Women’s and Men’s Spring/Summer 2009 Styles

The next date with L’oreal Fashion week in Canada is scheduled for March 2009 featuring Fall/Winter 2009 collections. Unfortunately, the official L’oreal Fashion Week website has not yet offered any interesting information or press releases about the upcoming shows but OlenaInStyle.com will be monitoring the latest and the greatest news of Canadian fashion to share.

Fashion photography by Tobias Visualbass

The European Fashion Council Opened a Higher Call for Presidency

THE EUROPEAN FASHION ETHICAL CODE AND THE PROGRAM FOR UNITED AND POWERFUL FASHION EUROPE HAVE BEEN LEGALIZED

The European Fashion Council opened a Higher call for Presidency

Immediately after its formation in May 2007, in the 70-centuries-old Antique Plovdiv /Bulgaria/, the European NGO for fashion and fashion design prepared and legalized 2 of the most important document for its upcoming launch. The accepted European Fashion Ethical Code is an example of tolerance in wide cultural diversity and the Program “Fashion Europe” is a response to the directives of intercultural dialogue and the Lisbon Strategy, while following the objectives and policies in EU and Europe as a whole.

A European competition for young designers which is equal to the Eurovision Song Contest, summer schools for fashion design, design activities, schools, exhibitions, rotational European Fashion Week, European Fashion Awards related to design and other arts of music, film, theater, dance and sport, charity initiatives and many others are only a small part of the planned 110 activities for comprehensive fashion and fashion design. They are a wide application of national artistic values of all European countries, creativity, pragmatic, history and traditions fashion in response to new creative dimensions of time and global society. With these activities the European Fashion Council marks the beginning of a historic moment for building a United and powerful fashion Europe, which in the example of England “… could find common values with everybody ... Our commitment to fairness, fair play and civic duty.“ / quote, Mr.Gordon Brown/.

Full founders of the organization are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Romania, and Hungary. Associated founders are: Albania, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Ukraine and Norway has full status. The newest partner is associated Iceland and the first promotion member for fashion and design- the Dutch representative cosmoworlds.com. The construction of a full staff with national representative body of all fashion 41 members or not in the EU is bidding to maxim “every prince needs allies, and the bigger the responsibility, the more allies he needs” and “ State aid was regarded as on a par with mortal sin. Now it is a categorical imperative“ /quote, Mr.Silvio Berlusconi/.

New harmonized according to European legislation decisions have been added to the current listing in the structures of the European Commission and the Department of Culture calendar. With their innovative value and worth organization called the European fashion institution in which “My /editor note- our/ dedication is dedication.“ /quote, Mr.José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero /. We sincerely believe that this is the relationship with our organization as well.
By following the structure of building and development identical to that of the Community and Europe, this composition of 12 nations, unreservedly President determined to be prosperous European country in economic, way, with rich traditions in the historical development of fashion and fashion design and where fashion and fashion design is a national and international priority. In alphabetical order such a potential has France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden! 

Because of the rapidly growing importance of fashion and design as cultural, economic, political and international factors the privilege to nominate any national representation and determine managerial interests are those who manage and build integrated and powerful Europe. The right direction in order of thinking is the call of Chancellor Angela Merkel “... if you enjoy putting ideas into practice, then the post of chancellor has to be the one presenting the biggest opportunity of all”.

Mandatories of the Higher calls for Presidency of the European design community is this memorandum President- Ms.Nadya Valeva and President of The National Fashion Chamber of Bulgaria and Mrs.Gabriella Walek- the Vice President on Foreign Affairs to EFC and President of The National Fashion League Hungary through diplomatic missions in Sofia, Budapest and Brussels. On the basis of the interest shown a decision will be made on the scheduled for 21.12.2008 Common Assembly. The overall implementation is supported by the presence of Mr. Ivo Atanasov, Chairman of Media Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament and member of the Advisory Council of the European Fashion Council. Media coverage is provided by Bulgarian Telegraph Agency, as a speaker and cosmoworlds.com in response to the Dutch supreme thought of Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende: “... experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission they represent…“.

As an answer of the established 140 years ago first world association of fashion designers with its modern continuity, today European Fashion Council gives its first small contribution to the dialogue for United and strong Europe. One of the clearest historical evidence is Swedish line: «It can sometimes be good to humbly remind of the fact that a great deal of what constitutes Sweden has been created in [a process of] evolution, exactly because we have been open to accept other people and experiences.” / quote, Frederik Reinfeldt/.

The invitation of a senior honorary patronage of the European design community priors Presidents choice.  Our support for the promotion and development of culture, art, charity and entrepreneurship will be given and as the French genius stands /…behind the science, art, fashion, luxury, we have all the trump to develop the superiority of those sectors where our culture is a national genius and makes wonders.” /quote, Mr.Nicolas Sarkozy/.

For more information and contacts:
e-mail: info@europeanfashioncouncil.eu
tel. 00359 88 535 30 65, 00359 32 62 09 29,
fax: 00359 32 63 22 71.

Submitted to OlenaInStyle.com by European Fashion Council

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Photos of the Best Professional Makeup and Hair Styles of All Times

This project was “under construction” for a long time. We have searched numerous sources online to find the best of the best of the professional makeup and hair to start the gallery. And here it is:

View All Photos of the Best Professional Makeup and Hair Styles of All Times

The gallery features some of the worldwide known campaigns by the biggest names of fashion photography and of course, some celebrity names like Madonna, Naomi Watts, Natalia Vodyanova, Kirsten Dunst and more. But the reason why these photos were included into the gallery is first of all the style, makeup and unique hair solutions. You will find great ides for any occasion whether it’s something new for an office/professional look, or something fun and crazy for a party. The most fashionable looks for the season (smoky eyes and golden shades) are also included.

The gallery will definitely grow as we explore the world of beauty and style together with our readers. And your input is appreciated. Do not hesitate to comment on photos or suggest images discovered by you to complement the collection.

Photo source: wickedhalo.blogspot.com

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Thursday, December 04, 2008

Seoul Fashion Week 2008-2009 Celebration of Color and Style

Fashion industry today is just like any other industry: it’s a business that needs to grow and make money. And all Fashion Weeks are a lot about buyers, international markets, orders, contracts and much more business stuff like this. We get it!

But if you are truly in love with fashion, this is not what is so fascinating and irresistible about it. Style, beauty, unique touch, artistic spirit - this is its esthetic value. And this is why we were so impressed by Seoul Fashion 2009: color, fantasy, detail, strength and femininity of the style, luxurious fabrics, accessories, creative makeup and gorgeous models…

Read the whole article about Seoul Fashion Week 2009

View all photos of Seoul Fashion Week 2009