The Fashion Industry

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Pet Fashion Week, the weekend-long animal extravaganza, which kicks off Saturday morning at the Altman Building in NY, is geared toward trade and media folks, and features 160 exhibitors with the latest in pet apparel, leashes, bowls, food and bath products.

On Saturday night, about 25 canine models (half are former shelter dogs) are strutting down the catwalk sporting the hottest dog looks for fall. A third of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals, an umbrella group that represents more than 140 city rescue groups and shelters.

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To  celebrate its 150th year in business Macy’s , will host an 80s-themed Fall fashion event, “Pop Candy Arcade” fashion extravaganza this Friday that will feature the store’s new looks, as well as a heavy dose of retro.

The event kicks off at the Chicago Theatre with a choreographed fashion show with models strutting their stuff  down the runway to live performances by Cyndi Lauper and M.C. Hammer. The party continues at Macy’s on State Street with tunes spun by DJ Berrie. Tickets start at $47.

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Aubrey O’Day on the catwalk at the MTV Fashionista show. According to the Fashion Police over at E! Online, “This hideous green top looks one-part Christmas wrapping paper, one-part barfly. And that prison-stripe cardigan only highlights the point that this Danity Kayne dilettante should be arrested—for assaulting our eyes.” We pretty much agree.

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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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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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Lanvin Fall/Winter ‘08-’09 is considered to be the most anticipated show in all of Paris. Excellence personafied… you decide.

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If you’re wondering what’s hot in sun loving eyewear, there’s a list over at Life & Style that’s predicting  upcoming trends and what’s on the way out in sunglasses. It’s always important to protect your eyes in style so read on!

Big and round: Oversized sunglasses are still very in, according to Dawn Klimaszewski, marketing director for Maui Jim sunglasses. “In fashion, the big thing is the big frames. But it’s evolving. More rounded, smaller.”

Logos on the outer: Longtime luxury brand lovers are looking for a way to differentiate themselves from their flashier counterparts with understated elegance.

Old-school classics: Vintage-inspired remains hot, says Melanie Martin, spokeswoman for the New York-based Sunglass Association of America. “Some of those vintage glasses used to have a flat lens. But new lenses can have a full wrap with details inspired by Jackie O, but wrapped a little more around your face, which gives you more protection.”

Aviators still flying high: Aviators are still big for men and women,” Martin says. Klimaszewski adds, “Oversized is fashion but aviators are hot everywhere else.”

Haute hues: Shiny black is No 1. From the vintage trend, tortoise shell remains popular and champagne shades are gaining fast. White sunglasses are fading, while navy continues to be strong. Fluorescents are said to be on the ascent including those from names like Dior.

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