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Fashion Show Events
Written by Linda Davies,
Fashion Columnist
Posted: January 06, 2009 10:49 PM EST
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CHICAGO SHOE EXPO
Start Date: Sat, January 3, 2009
End Date: Sun, January 4, 2009
Event Time: 9am-5pm
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Shoe Expo Welcomes You! The Chicago Shoe Expo welcomes all Exhibitors and Retailers to the largest Footwear and Accessory show in the Midwest. The Midwest's premiere shoe show is open to all retailers currently selling footwear as well as to all retail establishments that would like to add footwear to their product mix. The product group includes footwear and accessories for Men's, Women's and Children's. The Chicago Shoe Expo showcases an expansive selection of brand name Footwear and Accessories all conveniently hosted in private hotel suites. You are invited to experience the finest collections of Men's, Women's, and Children's Footwear and Accessories in one convenient venue. The Chicago Shoe Expo hosts the exhibition 4 times a year to ensure a leading edge in the Footwear Industry. The January and June shows bring in 325-350 different buyers and 220-250 different lines exhibiting. While the March and September shows bring in around 450 different buyers and over 400 different lines exhibiting.
Venue:
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago
600 North State Street
For more information contact:
CHICAGO SHOE EXPO
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Pitti Imagine Uomo
Start Date: Tue, January 13 2009
End Date: Fri, January 16 2009
Florence, Italy
Pitti Immagine Uomo is the event that opens the European and international fashion fair season every year. It is the event that presents a galaxy of contemporary men's fashions in all its shapes and forms. Amongst visitors are Garment Manufacturers, Importers & Exporters of Textile machinery & technology, textile materials, embroidery, trimmings, laundries, accessories, fabrics including the general public. Garment Manufacturers, Manufacturers of Textile machinery & technology, textile materials, embroidery, trimmings, laundries, accessories, fabrics will be participating in the event. There will be lots of special projects and previews at the Fortezza during this edition: from Comme des Garçons that is making its Pitti debut with the world preview of Homme Deux, the sartorial collection by Rei Kawakubo, to the launch of the “Fashion Casual” line by Joop!; then there will be the re-launched of the historic brand Braemar with a collection of unique Scottish cashmere, the European presentation of the new project form Dockers, the debut of the men’s denim collection by J. Brand. And there is news inside the Fashion District, the area comprising Touch!, Futuro Maschile, Altro Uomo and Ynformal. The Fashion District will host the new project by Valstar, the presentation of the footwear line by Kris Van Assche and Incotex, with an exclusive project dedicated to Pitti Uomo buyers: a collection that will only be available during Pitti Uomo. In the Urban Panorama section, we must mention the world preview of the new Jack Purcell by Converse project and an important Pitti Uomo first - Franklin & Marshall. The Main Pavilion will be the stage for the first men’s accessory collection by Furla and the debut of Laura Biagiotti Uomo, the signature’s new menswear line. Allegri has also chosen Florence and Pitti Uomo for its event dedicated to the new collection by Francesco Scognamiglio.
Venue:
Fortezza Da Basso
Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1
For more information contact:
Pitti Imagine Uomo
(39)-(55)-36931
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Bubble Kids Trade Show 2009
Start Date: Sun, January 18 2009
End Date: Mon, January 19 2009
Event Time: 9am-6pm, 9am-5pm
London, United Kingdom
The Bubble Kids Trade Show is a kid’s trade show with over 100 exhibitors in clothing, toys, accessories, shoes. Here you will find the most exciting and beautiful designers in the kids world. The Kids Trade Show runs twice yearly in New York and London. The New York show takes place mid-March and early August, to coincide with children's market week in NY. The London show, launched in 2008, takes place late January and early July, in sync with the European calendar. Exhibit product range includes: Apparel/Garment, accessories & Footwear. At the show there are 60% exhibitors from United States and 40% from the Overseas. In the past 10 Vendors participated in the show from foreign countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Italy, Japan, Spain and Swed.
Venue:
Olympia2
Hammersmith Road
For more information contact:
Bubble Kids Trade Show 2009
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The Prestige Show Mens
Start Date: Sun, January 18 2009
End Date: Tue, January 20 2009
New York, NY
The Prestige Show Men's caters to every aspect of Men's life. It showcases the latest in lifestyle, beauty, health and wellness. In addition to cosmetics, perfumes and Men's apparel. This fashion show is organized by Climax Showrooms who specialize in luxury brand marketing and distribution. Visiting the show will be Top Club Members, Architects and Interior Designers, Professionals, Businessmen, Entrepreneurs, Working Men and general consumers from all walks of life. The exhibitors include Gymnastics Services, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Hair care, Lifestyle- Audio, Computer-Note Books, Digital Camera, Property, Travel, Resorts, jewelry, Home-Modular Kitchens, Matrimonial Services, Furniture & Furnishings, Health & Fitness-Fitness Clubs, Yoga Centers, Aerobics, Health Products, Infant wear, Fashion & Accessories. The Prestige Show is produced by the fashion industry and for the fashion industry, and it is not open to the public. As a professional trade show event, only specific types of buyers are invited to the Prestige Show. Admission to the Show is through a non-transferable badge issued to you by the management.
Venue:
New York Convention Center
655 W 34th St
For more information contact:
The Prestige Show Mens
(917)-2099776
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Dallas Bridal Show
Start Date: Sat, January 24 2009
End Date: Sun, January 25 2009
Dallas, TX
This year's 20th Dallas Bridal Show features exhibitors including: Absolute Radiance Makeup & Hair, Lite Dallas, Quest Drape, Romano's Bakery Sallee Photography and Sheraton Dallas North Southern Flair Photography. Celebrity Wedding Planner W. Donnie Brown of The Style Network's "Whose Wedding Is it Anyway?" will be speaking each day on -The Importance and Value in Hiring a Wedding Planner.- Autographs available after his performance. Donnie will also be on hand to judge a table-decorating contest with the table decorating companies that are participating in the Dallas Bridal Show. Personal appearance each day by Suzanne Kresse, "The Wedding Lady." National Authority of Modern Wedding Trends Unique stage presentation of "WEDDINGWISE"-What's NEW & What's HOT in the Modern Wedding Trends. Given at each performance will be a Demetrios Designer Wedding Gown Gift Certificate and the 10 Most Wanted Gifts. Also, a grand prize will be given away at her performance on Sunday, January 25th-a 5 day Honeymoon Cruise for 2 on a Celebrity Cruise Ship with Round-trip airfare. Must be present to win all gifts.
Venue:
Dallas Market Hall
2200 Stemmons Fwy
For more information contact:
Bridal Show Dallas
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Dallas Fabric Show 2009
Start Date: Mon, January 26 2009
End Date: Tue, January 27 2009
Event Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Dallas, TX
The Fabric Show features over 160 mills and converters of decorative fabrics, laces, trims, leather, and related supplies. Held twice a year, this temporary show caters to the diverse needs of the apparel, bedding, drapery, furniture, gift and accessory item, luggage, slip cover, tabletop and related sundry manufacturers who buy by the bolt. You will be able to browse through many different fabrics from natural fiber to synthetic and synthetic/natural fiber blends, including chenille (jacquard and plain weaves), finished drapery panels (in natural, silk, and synthetic blends), fire retardant, goods (for the hotel industry), leather, linen (plains and prints), prints (on all natural or synthetic fiber offered on plain and jacquard base clothes), sheers / drapery, silk (embroidered, jacquard, plains, prints), solids (in plain and various weaves in natural or synthetic fibers),trims & tassels, velvets (woven, printed, and flocked in all cotton or synthetic fibers),vinyl, woven fabric (in jacquard, plaid, and stripes in natural and synthetic fibers).The Dallas Market Center is comprised of five buildings containing 5.1 million square feet, making it the largest wholesale merchandise mart in the world. The buildings contain 2,200 permanent showrooms and 460,000 square feet of temporary show space.
Venue:
Dallas Market Hall
2100 Stemmons Freeway
For more information contact:
Dallas Fabric Show 2009
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Madrid International Fashion Week
Start Date: Thu, February 12 2009
End Date: Sat, February 14 2009
Event Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Madrid, Spain
The world of commercial fashion will put on its best ever show in order to mark the sixtieth edition of SIMM, the Madrid International Fashion Fair, which is due to take place between 17th and 19th July at Feria de Madrid. On this occasion, this important event within the history of the fair organized by IFEMA, which serves as a key point of reference for the Spanish clothing industry, will feature the participation of around six hundred companies and more than one thousand clothing brands, all of which will present their latest collections for Spring-Summer 2009.
At this edition, SIMM will once again bring together an entire range of products and services aimed at members of the industry, an exhibition that is quite unique in Spain due to its variety and diversity, featuring the participation of a number of prestigious international brands and their outstanding fashion trends and approaches. These innovative ideas under the headings of men's fashion, women's fashion, underwear, swimwear and accessories will be distributed throughout the various sections of the fair known as GALA, PERLAS, ALMA -with its Sections known as AGUA, TIERRA and ENERGÍA -, ETERNA, LIBRE, HOMBRE and PRONTO MODA. In total, the fair will present a net exhibition area measuring some 20,700 square meters at this edition, distributed throughout Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Feria de Madrid. One of the most important new features at this edition of SIMM will be the presentation of the Swimwear, Underwear and Fitness Fashion Exhibition known as ALMA AGUA, coinciding with the boom that these clothing items are now enjoying within the world of fashion. This section, located in Hall 4 and featuring a different decorative style to the rest of the fair, will bring together a large number of Italian, Brazilian and Spanish companies and all of the most refreshing designs for next season. A catwalk located in the same area will stage daily fashion parades of the collections presented by the companies DIM, Wonderbra Swimwear and Shock Absorber, as well as those of the Spanish group, Gran Canaria Moda Cálida, and the Brazilian brands taking part at the fair.
The large contingent of Brazilian companies participating in the swimwear section and other parts of the fair is based on Brazil's leading role at this edition of SIMM, in accordance with its status as Guest Country on this occasion. Thus, within the framework of this programme, the fair will feature the participation of some 24 Brazilian companies. These participants will be located in the sections of the fair that correspond to the type of fashion they produce. These exclusive designs, which are packed with imagination, freshness and fashion appeal, will be one of the great attractions at this edition of the fair. The Guest Country initiative, which commenced at last February's edition with Portugal as Guest of Honour, aims to help promote the fashion and clothing industry of the country in question, along with the companies and designers that make up the industry.
Venue:
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1 (IFEMA)
For more information contact:
simm@ifema.es
Fall/ Winter 2008-2009
6 Top Styles
Written by Linda Davies,
Fashion Columnist
Posted: November 24, 2008 11:52 AM EST
1. The Belle Curves Style: This trend emphasizes the beauty of a woman's waist. The style is based on201940's look. People will see this look in jackets, skirts and dresses.
2. The Country Life Style: This trend showcase checks, tweeds, velvet, shearling, fur and plaids inspired by life in the country.
3. The Long View Style: This trend has a mid-calf to floor grazing clothing so a woman can get away with not shaving.
4. The Minimalist Tendency: This trend has been around for a long time but a few remained faithful. In this style a woman could chose a simple black dresses, pared-down pants, tailored suits and stark, architectural tops.
5. The Superhero: This trend was inspired by the classic and slightly-odd hero movies like the "Iron Man" and "Hellboy".
6. The Winter Garden: This trend can talk for it's self full of the colors and shades of winter an d fall.
35 Coats That People Will See This Season
1. Classic Wool Trench Coat: This coat has a classic, smart, stylish look to it.
2. Pleated Double-Breasted Coat: This coat has a classic look with double buttons and long. Making this coat a very popular one.
3. Wool Coat: This coat very cut and would look get in a beautiful bright color. The coat is fabulous long to the knee and get for winter.
4. Eclipse Swing Coat: This coat has a wide neck and has a flare look and heavy for warmth great for a night out.
5. Shetland Swing Coat: This coat is more fitted then the Eclipse and the neck pick is a collar. Making this coat great for work or some that is worn everyday.
6. Belted Wool Crepe Coat: This cost has a beautiful cut that will show off the figure.
7. Wool Capelet: This coat baggy and the sleeves are a little bit below the elbow and would look great with a beautiful pair of long gloves in a bright color give the coat a classic, elegant look.
8. Fur Collar Coat: This coat is a delight the length is at the knee with a belt, double-breasted cut and a fur collar.
9. Diamond Riding Coat: This coat is refreshing and youthful looking.
10. Gaultier Peaked Collar Wool Coat: This coat is luxurious, has clean cut look.
11. Tartan Coat: This coat is very stylish that will go great with a pair of knee high boots and a big bag.
12. Belted A-Line Overcoat: This coat is long and fitting with a lovely belt and it's something you can wear for years.
13. Ludovine Coat: This coat was inspired by the 50's; it go's to your thigh with a three quarter sleeve.
14. Crombie Coat: This coat has a very long v neck that is above the knee that is great for the fall time.
15. Houndstooth-Trimmed Coat: This coat is fantastic that would be so adorable in a beautiful color and the buttons are unique in a slight S form.
16. Riding Jacket: This coat is nice for the fall that is very fitting for the body.
17. Cashgora Cape Coat: This coat has big buttons and the sleeves go below the elbow; it will look great in the winter time when you want to go out to a nice dinner or to a party of some kind.
18. Wool Coat with Chain Belt: This coat has a very elegant look and a beautiful cut to fit the body.
19.< SPAN XSSCleaned="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> Wool Boucle Belted Coat: This coat gas a great belt and the sleeves are at the perfect length and it is great for the winter time.
20. Chloe Oversized Mod Coat: This coat is so youthful and refreshing and would look great in a beautiful color.
21. Full-Skirted Wool Coat: This coat fit nicely to the body and the buttons are not in sight they are hidden.
22. Wool Cotton Blend Coat: This coat has baggy sleeves and a straight upper body part that is fitting that a lot of girls would go crazy for.
23. Collarless White Coat: This coat is absolutely luxurious piece.
24. Cleandre Wool Blend Coat: This coat will work great with anything you wear it's adorable.
25. Wool Blend Peacoat: This coat is double-breasted and would look great with very high boots.
26. &n bsp; Quilted Trench: This coat is a very stylish piece with a beautiful belt.
27. Anglomania Jabot Wool Coat: This coat is very feminine and very sexy.
28. Optic Wave Coat: This coat has a great cut but the wave look mite be to much for some people.
29. Babydoll Trench: This coat is great for the fall it's cute and flirty.
30. Hatia Coat: This coat has nice battens but I am not big on the shape but some people like it.
31. Chapelle Weave Coat: This coat has a hippie inspiration look.
32. Tara Wool Coat: This coat is very strict and very sexy that fits the body beautifully.
33. Wool Jersey Trench: This coat has a simple classic cut that no one can go wrong with.
34. Fringed Tartan Peacoat: These coat doses have a lot of fringe but if a person is in a fun mood they can give it a shot.
35. Double-Breasted Princess Coat: This coat will surely get anyone noticed even on the coldest day.
Top Twenty New Fashion Looks for spring and summer 2008
Written by Linda Davies,
Fashion Columnist
Posted: May 21, 2008 3:34 PM EST
1. VOLUME - Short full dirndl swishing skirts - Belted volume, fluid dhoti pants cropped or long.
2. SHOES - Colours & print, wedges, Gladiators, espadrilles, peep toes, cone wooden heels, straps.
3. ROMANCE - Tiered ruffles, frills and roses on skirts, dresses, tops, blouses, necklines.
4. LE JARDIN - BOTANICAL - DOLLY PRINTS - Retro floral, 40, 50s, and 70s flower print blouses.
5. ARTIST BRUSHSTROKES - PAINTERLY PRINTS - Graffiti like scribbles and smears, Ombre dip/tie dyed.
6. FABULOUS FROCKS - Asymmetric draped dresses, tea dresses, maxi dresses.
7. UNDERWEAR EFFECTS - Transparent chiffons - layered sheers, see through construction dresses, jackets.
8. CITRUS BLOCK COLOURS - Orange, tangerine, mandarin, peach, yellow, gold, lemon, yellow, citrus green.
9. TRIBAL EARTH - AFRICAN Traditional prints - Earthy Asian textures, animal and feather fabrics.
10. TOP COLOURS - PURPLE REIGN - Violet to lilac - sugar almonds - soft tints - neon shocks.
11. ECLECTIC PATCHWORK - Multi colored mixed materials in frocks, t-shirts and footwear, jarring to exquisite.
12. JUMPSUITS - The all in one jumpsuit go anywhere outfit, cut for evening and day, deluxe or safari style.
13. TROUSERS - HIGH WAIST FLARED JEANS - Colored skinny jeans, cropped narrow jodhpurs, wide trousers.
14. MILITARY SAFARI - Practical pockets, easy shirt stand summer dresses, military touches.
15. THE NEW DENIM - DENIM BLUE - Frayed and faded with white shirts or white work Victoriana prairie blouses.
16. NAUTICAL TAILORING - Blazers, trims, shoulders, tuxedo shawl collar white narrow/wide pants suits.
17. AMERICANA - Traditional stripes, spots and celestial stars. Navajo and Rockabilly looks.
18. DECORATION - TRIMS or BRAIDS - Folkloric embroidery, cutwork, laser cutting, bead embellished fringes.
19. LUXURY MATERIALS & FABRICS - Leathers, satins and silks, fine embroidery, fabric flower roses.
20. ACCESSORIES - Clutch/small handbags, cuffs, bangles, big sunglasses, scarves, skinny belts.
Fashion for 2008 Trends
Written by Linda Davies,
Fashion Columnist
Posted: February 22, 2008 7:24 PM EST
Here is an outline of what the fashion is going to be for 2008.
• Baggy Dress below the knee for the Day
• Vaporous Dress for the Evening
• Trousers and Mine Trousers
• Capri Trousers
• Extra Long Sweaters
Mix Styles
• So Sporty Style Mix with Chic and Ethro Mix
• Urban Style with Sporty Details
Colors in the spring and summer
• Grey
• Black
• White
• Yellow
~ Prints on Dresses or Blouses
~ Floral
~ Abstract
~ Geometric or will lack
Accessories
• Match the Outfit
• Oversized Bags
• Huge Earrings and Necklaces to Compliment
Jewels
• Plastic
• Natural Materials
~ Wood
~ Clay
- Ethro Influenced
- great effect or entire apparel making the body look small
