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
The boyfriend Blazer
The boyfriend blazer is this seasons hottest trend. Not only is it a splash of sophistication added to any outfit, but it also looks absolutely fabulous. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Lauren Conrad, and Blake Lively have made this trend a staple for any wardrobe.You can wear the boyfriend blazer with almost ... Full story
Summer Swimwear Trends 2010
Spring and summer are such exciting seasons for women who love flaunting their sexy bodies. Warm weather, regardless if you're on vacation or at a beach or pool near your home, gives you permission to wear bikinis and swimsuits that show off as much or as little skin as you ... Full story
Top 10 Models of the USA
Lara Stone First discovered in the Paris Metro at the age of 12, Lara Stone evolved into a prime pick for ad campaigns after signing with IMG in 2006. This 27-year-old Netherlands native is a favorite of French Vogue, and replaced Kate Moss as the face of Calvin Klein Jeans ... Full story
London Fashion Timeline
From a party-girl duchess to a war period influence; to flapper designs and punk rock music, London has always had a vast influence when it comes to fashion. Styles and fabrics that emerged up to two hundred years ago are still graciously used in haute couture runways throughout the spring/summer ... Full story
Lingerie as Outerwear
Sexy, naked and chic are three words that have been describing this season’s hottest fashion trends, and the words leave much to the imagination. There is little doubt that images of sensual lines, cool fabrics and the most tailored wardrobe pieces are rushing into your mind, and you aren’t too far off. In fact, ... Full story
Puma’s “Clever Little Bag” Will Replace The Shoe Box
Puma and the Fuseproject design firm have released a “clever little bag” design to replace the traditional shoe box, just in time for Earth Day. After three years of planning and designing, the bag is just the first of many projects that will overhaul the brand. “Rethinking the shoebox is an incredibly complex ... Full story
Novozymes features fashionable biotechnology in Milan
Leading Danish biotechnology company Novozymes has developed a solution to improve quality of fabrics while reducing water usage and CO2 emissions. The technology which can replace chemical additives with all-natural enzymes was exhibited in Milan at the Danish design initiative SHOWHOW between 14. – 19. april 2010. SHOWHOW is an initiative ... Full story
Badgley Mischka Bridal Introduces Second Season
Becoming a blushing bride wearing Badgley Mischka is now a little easier on the wallet, thanks in part to the label's Mark and James bridal collection, which marks its second season with its Fall 2010 collection. Shown in New York on Saturday, April 10, alongside the Badgley Mischka signature line, designers Mark Badgley and James ... Full story
Nolé received his Blackout Award
In March 2010, Nolé Marin receives the Vanguard Awards of Excellence for fashion styling. Runway Magazine is proud to have Nolé on our team. May many more awards find their way into his living room. ... Full story
Madonna teams with daughter Lola on fashion line
When Madonna needed inspiration for her latest fashion collection, she didn't have to look far. The pop icon teamed up with her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes to create Material Girl, an affordablejuniors' clothing line that debuts at Macy's this fall. This is not Madonna's first foray into designing. In 2007, she worked with H&M ... Full story
