The Fashion Industry

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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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The  knows how to get our attention: Playboy model, Daniela V.poses with Nutmegan, one of 41 bunnies the Humane League of Philadelphia rescued from cosmetic testing last fall. Daniela, will be speaking at Lush this Saturday to bring awareness to the Compassion in Fashion Campaign, which promotes cosmetics that aren’t tested on animals as well as fur-free wardrobes.

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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!

Source: CBS News