It's a Denim, Denim World!
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With denim tipped as the comeback kid of the year, making a bold statement on both the runways and high streets, it helps to know just where and how to find the true denim favourites. Whether it's vintage or designer, casual or smart that you're after, there's enough variety to satisfy every curiosity as you delve into the curious world of modern day denim.
Go West 
The eponymous Ralph Lauren label has single-handedly revived ‘Urban Western Cool', with its latest Denim & Supply range flaunting fringed backs, shades of plaid aplenty, and a range of impeccably styled distressed denim. Of the latter, whilst the entire range boasts a variety of styles, the scene-stealers are the intricately patched pieces: the denim shirts with their patriotic patches and detailed prints, and the bohemian inspired two-tone jeans. Be warned, you may find yourself buying into the promise of an entirely new wanderlust lifestyle, not just an on-trend wardrobe!
Retro Revival
Trusted vendor sites like Ebay and Etsy.com are perfect hunting grounds for vintage denim one offs; think customised studded collars and cuffs. Otherwise, dig deep into your pockets in search of quality vintage designer denim, of which Levi's Red Label Denim Shirt has been a front-runner for years. Regardless of your choice, think of each piece as an investment that will speak volumes about your personal style.
The Brave One
Go bold or…go home. There's little doubt that denim jeans will be a staple of wardrobes for an eternity, but there's no reason not to mix it up by playing with patterns and colours once in a while. If bold shades like cherry red or lime green are little too strong for your taste, try a mellower burnt orange or faded pink. Pair with neutrals - such as a loosely fitted cream blouse or a Breton (striped) shirt, and rest assured that you'll be scoring high fashion marks.
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Key Trends for 2012
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It always seems much too far in advance when the Spring/Summer collections first air themselves at the various Fashion Week's around the globe in Autumn of the year before, just as we start donning our big coats again for a winter ahead. January, however, whilst still cold, is the perfect time to look back at key trends from the catwalk and how we might be able to incorporate them into our day-to-day look once the sun comes out.  Here are some key trends that can translate from catwalk and are likely to be picked up by the high street:
Leather
This has been trending for some time, but the spring/summer collections really jazzed it up for the summer months. It may seem strange to have so much leather for the warm months, but short flaring skirts and mini dresses were seen parading on many of the designer's catwalks, notably Celine's well cut designs.
Peplum
The top with flaring detail at the midriff, usually seen paired with matching skirts. This may seem like a trend that will only flatter the slimmest of figures, but actually, it's a trend that really looks good on most shapes. Highlighted best with a typically hourglass figure, it suits curves, but will also give shape to anyone who needs it. Not seen much on the high street yet - but it soon will.
Prints
Like leather, this is a trend that has done the rounds already and sees no sign of slowing down. As well as continuing the trend of head-to-toe and clashing prints, the new season also saw the addition of new and fun prints that we will likely see emulated on the high street soon. Most notable was the aquatic theme with prints ranging from seashells to mermaids - and also cars - seen at the shows of Prada and designer-of-the-moment Mary Kratrantzou.
Flatforms
A fun new spin on heels; this is an even wedge style heel about 2 inches high. Very wearable, although some might dislike it's slightly orthopaedic appearance. We guarantee you'll be wearing them come spring however! For the doubters, the espadrille style it often comes in adds a certain degree of elegance.
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Best Online Shops
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It's becoming increasingly popular for busy consumers to take their precious shopping time away from the high street and into the hassle-free environments of their personal or work space by doing it online. Instead of taking time out to travel to the mall, jostling with other customers and facing busy queues and changing rooms with less than honest mirrors, more and more of us are purchasing our clothes with a single click of the mouse button.
The internet can be a daunting place however, so where to start? It's rare that a high street shop won't have an online presence these days, so it might be worth starting with the names you already trust, however some fantastic niche websites have sprung up offering everything you need under one designer umbrella. Here we look at some of the best. .jpg "Image By: Loopzilla") Net-a-porter.com
One of the originals and still one of the best. Net-a-porter is aimed at a high-budget crowd, though it is defiantly worth saving up for the designer dresses on offer for the immaculately wrapped parcel alone. This site houses just about every designer under the sun. From punky Vivienne Westwood through to Ricky Owens and his cool biker jackets with everything from jewellery and accessories in-between. Not to be missed, even if only for a ‘window' shop!
Asos.com
So named ‘As Seen On Screen' this site has really matured since the celebrity copy-cat style of its infancy. It's now host to a vast array of designers and brands, as well as its own branded gear, and covers everything from cheap fast-fashion to more expensive lines. This site is a go-to for any style and budget. Popular with young women in particular, this site proves a real threat to the high street.
My-wardrobe.com
Often cited as a more affordable version of net-a-porter.com, this is still online shopping in style - appealing to a more discerning or mature customer than asos.com yet still not totally inaccessible to the majority of women (or ‘everyday luxury' as its tagline suggests). Secondary designer lines, and mid-price point and classy designer such as Day Birger fill the ‘rails' of this easy use website.
Topshop.com
Whilst Topshop is a well-known high street store, it is always worth remembering as a handy ‘go-to' online destination too. As with the others, it includes many other brands and is host to hundreds of fashion lines, making it a great choice for everything from shoes to earrings (via clothes, of course) and up-and-coming designers at affordable prices.
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Altuzarra Wins Fund
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Joseph Altuzarra won the top prize of the Vogue Fashion Fund. All the world’s renowned designers gathered to witness the announcement of the Vogue Fashion Fund winner. This award ceremony was conducted by the Fashion Designer Council of America. There were ten nominated designer labels. Diane von Furstenberg was also witnessed to be attending the ceremony, and she paid special attention to Altuzarra. Altuzarra is a young designer who has been serving the clothing market for more than two years. Given is inexperience, he was not nervous at all during the entire evening. Calvin Klein gave a lengthy speech that seemed amusing and interesting, telling the gathered designers about his past experiences, regarding unions and gangsters. He regarded fashion as a diverse market. According to him, there were more opportunities for the young designers today as compared to previous ones. With prizes and funds like Vogue fashion fund and CFDA, there is a great chance for the fresh brands to excel. The hall was filled with new designers and models that are probably not even aware of the meaning of Gambino. The past winners including Rogan Gregory, Phillip Lim, Billy Reid, Jack McCollough, Sophie Theallet and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler also attended the gathering. Rooney Mara announced the winner, first mentioning that jewelry designer, Pamela Love, was runner-up. Mr. Altuzarra, who got an award of $300,000 along with mentoring, seemed to be extremely satisfied by his accomplishment. After the award ceremony, he seemed speechless in front of the media. Today, the fashion industry promises to protect and offer unlimited opportunities to fresh designers.
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Toronto Fashion Week Trends
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The LG Fashion Week has just ended in Toronto, where incredible collections were showcased for the next season. L'Oreal Paris introduced some amazing looks for the spring season. This show provided an excellent opportunity to check out the latest fashion and trends.
The Matte Look
According to L'Oreal Paris, the matte look is still in fashion and is going to continue for the spring season. You have to eliminate the sheen and shine on your face this year. For toning down the shimmer, you are suggested to use a little translucent powder. This will also increase the staying power of your lipstick. You can also apply a non-glistening and soft eye-shadow for creating a matte appearance. However, if you are still interested in glossy lips, you can use warmer honey shades.  Natural Hair Styles
It had been noticed that hair styling was kept simple this season during Toronto fashion week. There was no additional hair product used other than a simple hairspray. The majority of the hairstyles are undone and simple. You can use wax for roughing up your hair. Rub the product in your palms to emulsify and then apply to your hair for a neater look. You can always go for a classic bun, as it is very popular this year.
Natural Face
According to Malter, L'Oreal Paris's makeup artist, natural skin is going to be hot this season. There is no need to apply a lot of makeup this spring. It might be a bit difficult for those who have flaws on their skin. Therefore, they you suggested to use as little makeup as possible. When it comes to cosmetics, the less you use them, the better results you get. Skip the foundation, all together. If you cannot do this, try to minimise a considerable extent. Do not try to pile up concealer and powder.
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Iconic Fashion Designers
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Fashion constantly changes. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about women’s fashion or men’s trends, the fashion world is constantly evolving. There are a number of ladies who have influenced the fashion industry during the last half century. Today, women are wearing some extraordinary designs and styles due to these famous figures. They include: • Coco Chanel Gabrielle “Coco” Bonheur Chanel, brought a revolution in the fashion industry. Born in France in 1883, the daughter of poor parents, Coco failed to receive much proper educated. Nevertheless, she became one of the biggest fashion icons of the twentieth century. Chanel suit and Chanel No. 5 perfume are two of the biggest creations from Gabrielle Bonheur. She died in 1971 and is buried in Switzerland. • Mary Quant Hot pants and miniskirts are both creations by Mary Quant, the English fashion designer. She started her business in Chelsea, London. She opened a shop in the area during 1955. The shorter skirts are one of the trademarks of her collection. She regarded them as a token of women’s liberation. Miniskirts were one of the major clothing items of 1960s, whilst hot pants were introduced to the fashion market during the late 1960s. Later, she moved into textile design and cosmetics. • Vivienne Westwood Vivienne Westwood is considered as the pioneer of modern punk fashion. She is an English designer who is constantly associated with the Sex Pistols. She is also closely linked with the London Boutique. The Wedgwood Pottery Company introduced a range of hers in 2003. • Bonnie Cashin She was born in California, USA and is known for introducing ready-to-wear clothes. She has also provided sportswear clothing to the market. Bonnie Cashin is known for simple and clean designs with enough room for movement. The poncho is the one of her finest creations.
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Footwear Trends This Fall
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People are always curious about the latest shoe trends each season. To find out what next season has in store, you should be looking at the catwalks in New York, Paris, Milan and London. Here are some tips: • The pointy toe and dark brown and black colours are looking to be particularly popular designs. • Boots are another attraction of this season. • Furthermore, there are a number of additional designs and features that are in style. For example, loafer details, colour blocking, anklet designs and snake print are hot this season. • Some further styles that are going to make you look trendy this year include pointy shoe, derbies, blokhak, colour blocking, meters laces, loafer details, anklet and snakeskin. • Tap shoes have been spotted in Chanel, Givenchy, Chloe, Hakan Valentino and D & G and are still in fashion this year. Pastel and black colours makes them look classy. • This year, splinter-thin heals are among favourites. The blokhak is also considered as one of the thin heals. • Snake print designs are in vogue. • When it comes to colours, white, black and brown are hot colours, this season. • Loafer details are often combined with other designs. The colours are mostly dark. • Long boots have been in trend for a long time. Meters laces are a new addition this autumn. The laces are not complicated as they are just for display and have no practical use as such. There is an additional zipper at the side for convenience. • The colour blocking is as fashionable in shoes as it is in clothing. Different combination of bright and light colours is hot, this autumn. • Except for bags and clothing, snakeskin is also in vogue.
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Top Women Fashion Designers
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Though it has become something of a cliché, women do indeed enjoy the use of good clothes. This is not confined to women however, as both men and women gain huge enjoyment out of good quality, fashionable clothing. However, some of the most famous clothing lines in the world do cater predominantly for women, and a few of them are listed here, in no particular order. 1) Coco Chanel This clothing line, started by a French designer of the same name, originally intended to make clothes that deviated from what was then the norm for women’s clothing: corsets and hoops and the like. Given the long and illustrious reputation garnered by the company, it is safe to say that they succeeded admirably. Even today, after close to a century of business, Coco Chanel continues to produce innovative and high-end clothing. 2) Yves Saint Laurent As with many other prestigious clothing lines, Yves Saint Laurent hails from France, one of the fashion epicentres of the world. Founded by eponymous Algerian-born fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent distinguished itself early on by adapting male designs to be worn by women, a tradition that holds to this day. With their cutting edge designs and high-profile cuts, the avant-garde position of Yves Saint Laurent is as strong as ever. 3) Versace There is perhaps no other name more associated with glamorous and flamboyant clothing than Versace. Since its inception in the late 20th century, Versace has provided new and stylish cuts to women and men alike (though they do specialise in women’s clothing). Whether with new and innovative styles of dresses or fashionable two-piece women’s suits, Versace upholds its reputation with impunity and distinction. 4) Calvin Klein Though not geared totally towards women, Calvin Klein has delivered modern and front line fashions since their beginning. Focusing primarily on denim and jeans, the company has ridden an enduring wave of popularity. Their minimalist designs are especially popular amongst the younger generation.
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Top 5 Men’s Clothing Lines
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Though having good clothing is a conceit that cliché usually attributes to women, men are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of good clothes. And, with the global culture becoming ever more geared towards the visual, clothing is becoming more and more important as a statement about someone's personality. Here, in no particular order, are some men's clothing labels that make positive statements about a man's fashion sense. 1) Ralph Lauren Though somewhat a safe choice, there is no denying the versatility and level of class that Ralph Lauren brings to any man's wardrobe. Whether you're wearing a three-piece suit (with matching tie) or a simple combination of polo shirt and jeans, Ralph Lauren brings that little bit of class and prestige that can help differentiate between the sublime and the ordinary. 2) Nike With their daring designs and sporty clothes, this sports line makes some of the most fashionable clothing that any sport-loving guy could want. In Greek mythology, Nike was the name of the goddess of victory, and with their high-quality athletic gear, these sports manufacturers have invariably lived up to her. In addition to innovative and ground -breaking designs, Nike has also given us one of the most memorable tag lines ever – Just Do It. 3) Diesel Hailing from one of the world's fashion cornerstones, Italian clothing company Diesel continues to provide high-end men's clothing in ever-changing and progressive ways. Their clothing lines are geared towards the younger generation, and thus provide everything from summer wear to warm winter clothing in fine designs. Diesel's modus operandi has always been one of restless innovation, and it has yet to fail them. 4) Calvin Klein Whether in day wear, sporting clothes or high-end underwear, Calvin Klein has an unremitting commitment to sleek design. The company has also made rather successful forays into colognes and the like, and continue to expand their productivity. Their underwear has become legendary, and practically visible on a daily basis. 5) Burberry A quintessentially British brand, and origin of the now globally famous Burberry check, Burberry has been in the fashion industry since the mid-nineteenth century. Iconic designs include the trench coat (stemming from the label's commission in the First World War to design military clothing), their expertise in waterproofing a true testament to their British heritage. as well as an extensive range of high quality clothing ranging from casual to formal.
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Toronto Fashion Week
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Canada has recently become an important place for fashion and style. It had long been joked that Toronto was America’s northern and less fashionable neighbour, but this has now been overridden by the fashion production and events that have occurred there over recent years. This event held in the David Pecaut Square and was filled with the early fall cold, but incredibly hot and stunning new looks for early (and a warmer) next year. Five incredible new looks were introduced at the 2012 fashion event. The first of these is floral, admittedly a recurring theme for every summer and spring, but with some incredible new twists which will take all by surprise. With an extensive variety in patterns and colours, it’s going to be hard to go too far wrong with flowers in the spring time. Modern sheer styles were a notable addition. Sheer consists of flowing, translucent garments and presented strongly in Toronto wear with some incredible new looks, from blouses to full length dresses. Black and White appeared as strong as ever with striking contrast and some psychedelic new patterns that would look pretty good on almost anyone, and can transcend time of day in way colours simply can’t. Eye-popping colours came back a little brighter and a bolder this year than ever, and you will be able to warm even the coldest times with these recently released Toronto favourites. Sunshine yellow, royal blue, an emerald green will be on display everywhere by early spring in Canada. The last feature that has come over greatly in the last several years is bold cuts. Jersey and Grecian-inspired shoulder-less dresses made strong appearances again and came on better than ever in this amazing and heart chilling fashion show. Smythe, Joeffer Caoc, Caitlin Power, and Pink Tatan all made talking points of their work at the event, and are leading the charge for Canadian fashion in 2012.
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