The Fashion Industry

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I know it’s not Freaky Friday, but this is too good to pass up. (or would the term be bad ?) I found this over at  Go Fug Yourself. Apparently Christina deRosa’s claim to fame is her appearance in Playboy at one time but seriously is there one thing on this woman that isn’t completely tasteless ? It’s just so wrong! Note the fish purse. Wonder if she picked that out herself.

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American designer Tommy Hilfiger will be visiting Dublin sometime in mid-November, for personal appearances at both his Galway store and new store on Grafton Street.

Prior to opening his flagship store in on Grafton Street, Hilfiger will present his 2009 Spring/Summer collection at New York’s Fashion Week. The designer will also continue development of Tommy TV, his collaboration with Sony/BMG Europe, to bring fashion and music together.

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So who’s Models.com top female model? Raquel Zimmermann. They say it’s because she’s noted for her longevity. It makes her sound down right ancient but actually they’re talking about her ability to continually remain in demand. She has walked the runways for such notables ans Gucci, Fendi, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Victoria’s Secret.

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Since 1945 H.Stern creations have been seen on some of the most famous celebrities and in the pages of the top  fashion and lifestyle magazines. This Moonlight Necklace is made up of citrine, rose quartz and diamonds for a total weight of 75.16 total carats all in an 18-karat  gold setting.You can own this piece for a mere $20,000. Guess we’ll be skipping a few trips to McDonalds for this one.

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With the Olympics underway and the presidential election just around the corner designers are getting creative with red, white and blue. Look for an updated Americana inspired look for spring 2009. ” Look for tailored classics and a chic Hamptons edge at the upcoming MAGIC Marketplace, Pooltradeshow, Project Global Trade Show and Guild Aug. 25 to 28 in Las Vegas.”

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Models.com number one male model Mathias Lauridsen is “male modeling’s all purpose man, mastering the art of runway, editorials AND campaigns. Mathias has flourished into full blue chip stardom this season as the point man for Gucci S/S 07. Logging multiple campaigns for six seasons in a row, this man is the very definition of “fixture” in the male modeling business.” They forgot to mention he’s easy on the eyes as well.

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Does this woman know she’s wearing an upside down ubrella? What land are these people from anyway? I think they must be eating a few of Alice’s muchrooms.

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If you haven’t cleaned out your closet in years, thinking those bell bottoms or funky vests might come back in style, well here’s your chance. Trend rumors have it that the 60s, ’70s and 80s are coming back  in a sort of blend across the decades, meaning you can mix and match all your favorite retro  pieces and still be very “in”. So now’s your chance, get out your naru jackets and paisley shirts. You’re back in fashion again!

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Multicolored beaded baguette bag with double F logo on front and watersnake handle and closure. Fendi bag has an adjustable shoulder strap across top, a concealed magnetic closure, red satin lining and ‘Limited Edition’ bead embroidery on inside.

This gorgeous evening bag is a limited edition piece and each one has a serial number embroidered on the inside. According to Net-A-Porter.com this bag would not only make a great gift but an extra special investment piece as well, that is if you can afford the $6,670 price tag.

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The brother and sister team from New Zealand came up with the idea to start their own jewelry line while sitting outside a café in Paris and  Zoë & Morgan was launched in August 2005. Their pieces are now produced half in London and half in South East Asia.

During autumn/winter 2008/9 fashion week,  the Zoë & Morgan  pieces stood out in a growing jewelry market, where new lines are being launched every day.

Zoë & Morgan crosses all style lines with it’s versatility and can be worn during the day, yet can easily make the transition into evening.

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