The Business of Fashion
Do you find yourself mindlessly doodling dresses in the margins of your paper? Perhaps your closet is color-coordinated from lights to darks, with sleeve and pant lengths classified? Every time you watch The Rachel Zoe Project, do you yearn to be working alongside her, fetching double-sided tape and chicken cutlets for the leggy models?
If fashion is in your blood-which is no doubt the case if you're reading this magazine!-there are a variety of options in the field for you to pursue. Succeeding in the business of fashion requires not only a foundation in education, but also a persistent attitude, a wealth of self-marketing and a willingness to work from the ground up. Follow our insider steps and you'll be on your way to the career you've always dreamed of! The vocation that immediately comes to mind when one thinks about the fashion world is designer. But becoming the next Stella McCartney takes an incredible amount of talent, perseverance and pure luck; it also helps to have a famous relative. You can start by honing those drawing skills. Going to design school is the best first step-you'll learn to sketch, make patterns, design textiles, source fabrics and sew garments to produce an entire collection. ... Full story
Fall & Winter Trends
Sexy Turtlenecks Yes, you are reading correctly. One of the biggest trends of the A/W 2010 shows is not just the ordinary turtleneck, but rather, sexy turtlenecks. We were surprised too, until we saw them. With the heavy amounts of emphasis designers have placed on embellishments, cutouts, silhouettes and fabrics, ... Full story
Von Alexandria: Creates Fashion Out of Recycled Weapons
‘Von Alexandria’ didn’t start out as a fashion designer. Her first creative venture was as a ballet dancer. However, as excellent a dancer as she was, she felt as if something was missing. After gaining a degree in design, she landed a role as an assistant designer for Alfred Angelo ... Full story
Markus Klinko and Indrani
“Unforgettable, seamless, fantastic, erotic, the work of two contemporary masters” – these are just a few of the phrases that have been used to describe the creative photography by Markus Klinko and Indrani over the past 15 years. Their award-winning work has garnered awards and much attention, particularly from celebrities ... Full story
Custo Dalmau Interview
Born from a motorcycle trip across America in the early 80’s, Custo Barcelona combines an influence of psychedelic California style and a love for graphic design, bold colors and extreme textures. The runway is where brothers Custo and David Dalmau experiment with creativity and emotions – not to showcase trends ... Full story
Sundress Style
Dresses are quick and easy, but for Summer, they are also cool and comfortable. This year, designers are incorporatingrunway trends in subtle ways to give you wearable fashions. Three of the biggest trends for Summer 2010 are nautical, floral prints, and denim. Echo brings us the One Shoulder Sailor Striped Dress. The ... Full story
Denim On Denim
Denim on Denim is a hot for summer. The trend started last year in London and has worked its way into main stream over the last year. Here is a few points that will help you wear the trend.Limit the denim on denim. Sounds like an oxymoron, but you only need ... Full story
Futurism and sci-fi
Futurism. It's something of a paradox. The future cannot be predicted; but in envisioning it, we can create self-fulfilling prophecies. You could go crazy just thinking about it - so instead let's just say that the dawn of a new decade has sent 2010's fashion trends into sci-fi and futurism overdrive. So how ... Full story
Swedish Princess Victoria’s Wedding Dress
The train Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wore to her pre-wedding dinner was nothing compared to what she wore for the big day when she officially married her ex–personal trainer. Though the pre-wedding train was crustier and more like sea coral, it was only a fraction of the length of ... Full story
Ankle Bracelets for Summer
Adornment to the body dates back to the earliest of times. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets, arrayed on the body, from the ears to the ankles and everywhere in between, have been used as decorations by both sexes. Jewelry like the ankle bracelet may be merely for beautification and decoration or ... Full story
Fall Accessory Trends from Neiman Marcus
New York – When Neiman Marcus compiles their list of the season's best trends, it's time to sit up and take some style notes. Whether or not your fall budget can accommodate a new pair of leopard print Louboutin stilettos, the key is knowing to buy animal print-anything. It's as essential in your wardrobe as a ... Full story
