Eclectic shows as London Fashion Week winds downNews from Boston.com: Ilincic, who is best known for her glamorous evening wear and has dressed the likes of Michelle Obama, said she used parkas, hoodies and leisure wear because she didn’t like how women always feel that they have to look immaculate. The clothes may be casual, [...]

Freedom in fashion start-ups for up-and-comersNews from Taipei Times: The big names at New York Fashion Week who are watched for trends include Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler. But now, Jacobs and Proenza designers Jack McCollugh and Lazaro Hernandez have more on their minds than mere creativity and innovation. They have big businesses to run, [...]

The Spring Style AwardsNews from Esquire: There is a difference between a bargain and a good deal. A bargain tends to be cheap, found in overstuffed bins or on picked-over racks, and anyone schooled in basic math can spot one. A good deal, though, means that for whatever reason, the value of a prospective purchase [...]

High-Rise DesignersNews from New York Times: LONDON — Pinstripes with an edge of cool, surfaces smooth and metallic, and fashion show locations in a high rise building in London’s financial district — could it be that city slick is making a comeback? The London equivalent of Occupy Wall Street may have seen its tents dismantled. [...]

Vivienne Westwood: Everyone looks the same and their clothes have never been …News from Daily Mail: By Liz Thomas Last updated at 2:20 AM on 20th February 2012 Designer Vivienne Westwood believes women in their 70s have a better sense of style Most  women of pensionable age feel ignored by the fashion world. But Dame [...]

NY Fashion Week a high-low mix like never beforeNews from Eagle Tribune: Oscar de la Renta, say hello to Kohl’s and QVC. Carolina Herrera, wave to Bebe and Levi’s and J.Crew if you’ve got a second during New York Fashion Week. Like never before, mall brands and chain stores are strutting their affordable stuff alongside [...]

Freedom in fashion startups for up and comersNews from The Associated Press: Freedom in fashion startups for up and comers By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, AP Fashion Writer – 49 minutes ago  NEW YORK (AP) — The big names at New York Fashion Week who are watched for trends include Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler. But now, [...]

Best Shopping Deals For FebruaryNews from San Francisco Chronicle: A good rule of thumb when looking for bargains is often considering what’s out of season. This isn’t always true when it comes to clothing stores or items that have a high turnover rate, but it’s certainly a contributing factor. When demand is low, supply is [...]

Odisha inspires designer Bibhu MohapatraNews from Times of India: SHAREANDDISCUSS Odisha inspires designer Bibhu Mohapatra …………… continues on Times of India … Read the full article . Related News: The fantasy makerNews from The Hindu: Designer JJ Valaya speaks about couture vs. prêt, how the camera entered a life in fashion, and why simple doesn’t [...]