Couture Fashion Week New York | Preliminary Schedule.

As the couture fashion week 2011 in New York draws nearer,organizers of the event have released a preliminary schedule of event.The schedule so far is as follows:

Friday, February 18, 2011 4:00 p.m. -Sushma Patel Couture (USA / India) Performer To Be Announced 6:00 p.m. - Kristin Zimmermann (Germany)   Haya al Houti (Kuwait) Performance by singer Kaya 8:00 p.m. - Hadi Katra (Lebanon) Performance by Black Liner

Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:00 p.m. - Nina Gleyzer (USA /Russia) Performance by singer Angeles Dominguez 6:00 p.m. -  Jorge Diep (Dominican Republic) Performance by singer Lara Janine 8:00 p.m. - Andres Aquino Couture (USA) Performances by singers Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Christine Reber;  pianist Laura Korpa

Sunday, February 20, 2011 4:00 p.m. - Focus NigeriaHouse of Jola, Berrys Couture,   Reedas, House of Farrah Performance by singer Angeles Dominguez 6:00 p.m. - Lourdes Libman (USA/Dominican Rep.) Performer To Be Announced 8:00 p.m. - Catalin Botezatu (Romania) Performance by singer Kaya

According to the organisers,the schedule is subject to change as more designers are expected to be added.
Meanwhile,arrangement is in top gear for FOCUS NIGERIA TEAM,which comprises House of Jola,Reedas,House of Farrah,Berry couture and Sally bawa.
FASHION NETWORK AFRICA can tell you authoritatively that,some of the models from ISIS models have already been issued visas and are ready to hit the runway for the COUTURE FASHION WEEK.

Fashion Network Africa crew is most likely to cover the event.

JOSEPH ODIKA-FASHION NETWORK AFRICA(FNA)

ISIS MODELS-ONE LOVING FAMILY.

                                                                     EUNICE EYO-NNSM WINNER 2007

 It is no longer news that Isis Models are seen around town busy attending casting with their friends,whom also are from Isis.

One interesting thing about the crew is the love they all share together.Aishatu Bello,winner of NIGERIA SUPER MODEL 2009 was seen almost all the time crusing with other Isis Model to casting venues.

                                                       AISHATU BELLO-NNSM WINNER 2009

Recently,Claudia Adelu,winner of NIGERIA SUPER MODEL 2010 was seen with other girls from ISIS inside the car she won during the Grand Finale of NIGERIA SUPER MODEL 2010.This shows the trend that will always take turn amongst the girls.

CLAUDIA ADELU,an indigene of Oyo State,who barely knows how to drive before she won the car,miraculously started driving in less than two weeks.

                                                                     CLAUDIA ADELU-NNSM 2010 WINNER  

CLAUDIA who just turned 17 is the youngest NIGERIA NEXT SUPER MODEL winner since inception.Her life has changed for good as she bags various modelling contracts from home and abroad.

NIGERIA NEXT SUPER MODEL will remain the modelling contest to beat which has now become prestigious.Thanks to the steadfast commitment by the originator of NNSM,Mrs,Joan .I.Okorodudu.
"I GOT TO THIS FEAT BY THE POWER OF GOD AND ALSO BECAUSE,I PRICE MYSELF ON ORIGINALITY" she said and I quote during my one on one chat with her in her palatial office.

NIGERIA NEXT SUPER MODEL has changed the lifes of somany girls-This can be confirmed by the glamour associated with the social life stlyes of the girls.

JOSEPH ODIKA-FASHION NETWORK AFRICA.

TEAM FOCUS NIGERIA TO STORM NEW YORK COUTURE FASHION WEEK.

Focus Nigeria, a collective of top Nigerian fashion designers, will present their latest collections at Couture Fashion Week at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday February 20, 2011. The Berrys Couture, House of Farrah and Reedas labels will make their USA debut at the prestigious event, while House of Jola will be returning for the third time. The fashion show will be held in the iconic Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria on Park Avenue, New York City.

The Focus Nigeria designers are all highly regarded and well-known in their native country. Advance promotion for the group's participation in the New York event has generated a media buzz in Nigeria. Joan Okorodudu, the organizer of the collective and a successful business woman and accomplished designer, is the driving force behind the project having worked with these designers and many more on important fashion projects in Nigeria.

Ms. Okorodudu's own fashion label, House of Jola, has participated in numerous fashion events including South Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria Fashion Week and Washington D.C. Fashion Week as well as Couture Fashion Week in New York. House of Jola is just one of the enterprises overseen by this dynamic entrepreneur. Ms. Okorodudu has become an African fashion icon and has been interviewed by top international media such as Reuters, Associated Press and Der Spiegel, one of Europe's largest publications. She is the founder of Lagos Ageless Clinique as well as the popular TV show Nigeria's Next Supermodel which has launched the careers of many successful models. Models from Ms. Okorodudu's highly successful Isis Modeling Agency (Lagos/Johannesburg) have graced top runways from Johannesburg to Paris, from Sanlam to New York. Ms. Okorodudu is also the CEO of International Business Consortium Nigeria Ltd.

House of Farrah is a luxury fashion and lifestyle company specializing in the production of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories and bespoke tailoring. All pieces are handcrafted using the finest fabrics and materials sourced from all over the world. With a spirit of innovation and creativity, the label utilizes the best international  practices in garment making, producing limited quantities of an eclectic range of garments appealing to a broad range of tastes. House of Farrah opened its flagship boutique in the Silverbird Entertainment Centre in Abuja in 2009.

CEO and Creative Director Fatima Aliyu Garba brings inspiration from her extensive international travels and her decade’s sojourn abroad into her design process. She  experiments  with fabrics from around the world and creates exclusive, luxurious and inimitable designs that complement the lifestyles of the company's many clients. A former lawyer and IT consultant, Ms. Garba now pursues her lifelong dream and passion for fashion. A law graduate of Brunel University, Ms. Garba is a member of the Nigerian Bar and also holds a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems.

Reedas is a fashion and lifestyle brand that takes pride in designing stylish, timeless, classy and sophisticated outfits that are both functional and comfortable. Great care is taken to ensure that all garments are made to perfection with a focus on quality, style and client satisfaction. Limited edition pieces are created to suit a diverse fashion-conscious clientele who enjoy re-inventing and re-interpreting trends that speak to them while having fun with their personal style. diplomat.

SALLY BAWA : The Sally Bawa vision is one that was conceived 10years ago on a cloudy dreamy day amidst the hubbub of the busy Lagos metropolis. It still is a work in progress. The idea has evolved over time and morphed into what we know today as one of the fastest growing fashion brands in Nigeria.

The label offers beautifully crafted pieces from two distinct lines; the Ready to wear and Exclusive lines, and a service a that offers our clients total participation in the design process. We make clothes by us, for you.

Maurie of Isis Models, posing for SALLY BAWA | She will vie for Miss Model of the World  2011.

Sally Bawa has been nominated 2 consecutive years and honoured with the award of best up and coming designer 2009 at the Eloy awards, and emerged winner at the 1st Lagos fashion week, Black heritage festival fashion competition. Sally Bawa pieces have also been featured in notable magazines across Nigeria and seen on the runways of events such as Nigeria's next supermodel competition 2009, Ovation red carol 2009, Future awards 'Get your green on' fashion campaign and nomination dinner and Lagos fashion week 2010. The label was also billed to participate in the Vucani fashion exchange show South Africa and Couture fashion week New York 2010 which wasn't made possible due to logistic problems.

This time around,everything has been put in place by FOCUS NIGERIA DESIGNERS.

Rukkayah Suleiman-Mohammed, the creative force behind the Reedas label, worked for almost a decade in the banking industry before following her dream of being a fashion designer. One of Nigeria's brightest up-and-coming designers, Ms. Suleiman-Mohammed is the daughter of a prominent ldhood experiences attending state dinners and gala balls with an international array of guests helped develop her taste for fine fashion and luxury. The hallmarks of the Reedas label are rich fabrics and mastery of the

tapestry.

BERRYS COUTURE Launched in 2007, Berrys Couture is headed by Hadiza Yakubu, a hardworking and focused entrepreneur with a love of fashion. The label's focus is on practically casual, glamorous and dressy clothing with a touch of the exotic and great attention to detail. The distinctive designs appeal to a wide spectrum of men and women.

Celebs at Paris Fashion Week.

                                                                     Kristen Dunst.

The fashion-savvy stars were out in full force for the Paris Couture shows this week. "All Good Things" actress Kirsten Dunst was a class act in head-to-toe Chanel at the French fashion house's parade on Tuesday.

                                                                        Diane Kruger


Also in line to see Karl Lagerfeld's collection was "Inglourious Basterds" actress Diane Kruger, who was chic in an embellished Chanel gown.

                                                             Jodie Foster ans Olivia Wilde

 Odd pairing of the week? Jodie Foster and "Tron's" Olivia Wilde who caught up on the red carpet on their way in to see the Giorgio Armani Prive show.

                                                                          Jessica Alba

Also in town for fashion week was Jessica Alba, who paid a visit to the Gucci store in between shows.

Harrods to develop specific 'techno beauty' sales area

Luxury London retailer Harrods is to develop a special area within its Apothecary section devoted to the latest 'techno-beauty' gadgets.

Speaking at a Cosmetic Executive Women UK breakfast today, Annalise Quest, Harrod's general merchandise manager beauty, told attendees that the store was looking to develop the area so that consumers would be able to touch, learn and play with the products. 

Quest said that the category had a lot of potential and that the store would be introducing three new 'techno beauty' exclusives over the coming months: HoneyBelle, a bodybuffer; Baby Quasar, a light-therapy device that stimulates collagen production and diminishes the appearance of fine line and wrinkles; and Sqoom, a new anti-ageing device from Germany.

At the event, Dr Trish Smith, chief executive of Slendertone and Dr Robb Akridge, vp of clinical research at Pacific Bioscience Laboratories (creator of cleansing device Clarisonic) discussed the importance of consumer education in order for the category to grow. Both agreed that clinician endorsements were also vital.

Port of L.A. Reports Record-Breaking Export Volume

Container export volume at the Port of Los Angeles grew 16 percent in 2010 compared with the previous year.
“The 2010 volume gains far surpass our initial estimates, and we’ve been able to facilitate some export opportunities in the past year through our Trade Connect initiative and increased networking with local business stakeholders,” said Geraldine Knatz, the port’s executive director. Trade Connect is a series of workshops that help domestic business successfully navigate the rules, regulations and logistics of exporting to countries such as India, China, Japan and Korea.
Last year, total exports rose 10.3 percent to 1.84 million 20-foot containers—up from approximately 1.67 million 20-foot containers in 2009 and beating out the previous export record of 1.78 million 20-foot containers in 2008. Imports increased as well, growing 12.8 percent in 2010.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the surge in container volume bodes well for the city and the nation. “With this 16 percent increase in 2010 container volumes, the Port of Los Angeles is putting people back to work and doing its part to help President Obama meet his goal to double national exports over the next five years,” Villaraigosa said in a statement.
The Port of Los Angeles, which is the busiest port in the nation in terms of container volume, handled a total of 7.8 million 20-foot containers in 2010. That included all loaded and unloaded containers coming in and out of the port.

The Port of Long Beach saw its export volume in cargo containers jump 15.6 percent to 1.56 million 20-foot containers. Overall, container traffic at the Long Beach port improved by nearly 24 percent.—Erin Barajas

Ace Hotel & Converse together makes Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey.

One will be amazed to know that Converse Rubber Company, one of the world’s best leading brand in the footwear business formed in 1908. With more than hundred years of expertise, it has come out with so many varieties of shoes and footwear for fishing, camping and sports shoe specially made for basketball game. Even this company manufactured military shoes and footwear during the Second World War for the U.S. government. Converse has so many credits to it in the manufacture of footwear because of its quality.Converse Rubber Company partnered up with Ace hotel and Alex Calderwood who is the creative head of Ace Hotel. With this partnership they are going to produce rubber-wrapped and canvas shoes in new design that will have a look similar to that of the shoes dating back to 1940s. They made some improvements in the already existing design of Chuck Taylor classic and renamed it as Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey. They made use of design used in U.S. military shoes during 1940 with the modern design and manufactured it.The Ace hotel has made the right decision by partnering with Converse. This is welcoming step from the Ace Hotel as they are trying to make their footprints in designing and products apart from their hotel and restaurant business.

They have put on for sale about 300 units of Chuck Taylor All Star Bosey. These are priced at 100 dollars and are available at the branches of Ace Hotel in New York, Seattle and Portland. It can also be purchased online by clicking here.

Memories of New York Couture Fashion Week 2010.

Austrian Lace Booming In Ngeria.

Austria’s embroidered fabric for years together has been used to produce attractive multi-coloured clothing for Nigeria. The embroidered fabric which is manufactured in Vorarlberg, a small hilly region sharing its border with Switzerland, is popularly known as “lace” in the region. The fabric is then exported to Nigeria, where it is converted into high-end clothing which local people customarily put on during marriages or other special functions. This linkage between the two absolutely distinct countries is being displayed at an exhibit at Vienna's Ethnology Museum. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of various designed garments, ranging from subtle to gaudy ones.  Austria’s embroidered fabric for years together has been used to produce attractive multi-coloured clothing for Nigeria. The embroidered fabric which is manufactured in Vorarlberg, a small hilly region sharing its border with Switzerland, is popularly known as “lace” in the region. The fabric is then exported to Nigeria, where it is converted into high-end clothing which local people customarily put on during marriages or other special functions. This linkage between the two absolutely distinct countries is being displayed at an exhibit at Vienna's Ethnology Museum. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of various designed garments, ranging from subtle to gaudy ones. The Austrian fabric is now a part of life and is interwoven in the much admired culture of Nigeria. People visiting the Museum can have a close look at the fabric, which usually contains flowers in its design. Some of these fabrics are even prettified with precious stones or embellished with velvet. In 1960, embroidery manufacturers from Austria coincidentally discovered the Nigerian market, when a trader halted in Lagos, capital of Nigeria, and saw a number of women dressed in colourful embroidered garments. The trader revisited the country with Austrian samples, and eventually the trade flourished. The Austrian lace industry, registered an overall turnover of around €55 million ($76.6 million) last year, almost 50 percent of which was exported to Nigeria, followed by other African nations like Senegal and Ghana. The Austrian fabric is now a part of life and is interwoven in the much admired culture of Nigeria. People visiting the Museum can have a close look at the fabric, which usually contains flowers in its design. Some of these fabrics are even prettified with precious stones or embellished with velvet. In 1960, embroidery manufacturers from Austria coincidentally discovered the Nigerian market, when a trader halted in Lagos, capital of Nigeria, and saw a number of women dressed in colourful embroidered garments. The trader revisited the country with Austrian samples, and eventually the trade flourished. The Austrian lace industry, registered an overall turnover of around €55 million ($76.6 million) last year, almost 50 percent of which was exported to Nigeria, followed by other African nations like Senegal and Ghana.

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Puff Daddy Storms Paris Menswear Fashion Week.

P Diddy added a bit of hip hop swagger to haute couture when he pitched up for the Paris Menswear Fashion Week shows tonight.
The 41-year-old rap mogul - currently plugging new album Last Train To Paris with his outfit Diddy Dirty Money -  rubbed shoulders with fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, 77, at the Dior Homme catwalk show.
Real name Sean Combs, Diddy was at the glitzy bash with his Dirty Money backing singers Kalenna Harper and Dawn Richards to see the label's Fall/Winter 2011-2012 collection.

By Jody Thompson.

FASHION COMEDY.

AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK.

The 14th Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW) will be held at the Westergasterrein in Amsterdam from 26 to 30 January 2011. Opening the official runway presentations on Wednesday, 26 January will be a show by Jan Taminiau.

The schedule for the following days will be filled with new talented designers, established names and trendsetting fashion labels. New names on the programme include Bas Kosters, Tony Cohen and Velour. The Fashion Week LAB. will provide a platform for eight ambitious young designers. In addition to the shows, the AIFW will organise DOWNTOWN, a varied programme of fashion-related activities open
to the public that will open at the INDIVIDUALS brand store.

The Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW) was launched in 2004 to put Amsterdam on the map as an inspiring, internationally oriented fashion destination. By now, the AIFW has become the most important semi-annual fashion event in the Netherlands. By providing a platform for the most beautiful and the very best that the Netherlands has to offer in fashion design, the AIFW is celebrating the creativity, glamour and magic that fashion inspires. The AIFW devotes itself all year long to connecting people by creating bridges between culture and commerce, education and the business community, and fashion and other creative disciplines. Its partners are found in various disciplines within the fashion industry and include designers, businesses, academies and branch organisations. The AIFW sees bringing together various fields and strengthening the fashion network as one of its key tasks. It also sees itself as a platform determined to grow in size and impact. Even more than its own growth as a platform, the AIFW seeks to increase the success of the Dutch fashion sector: to ensure the recognition and guidance of talented designers, the growth of start-ups into successful businesses, an emphasis on success, and the sharing of expertise and ideas. The AIFW is the leading platform for addressing these themes, particularly in regard to looking ahead, the promotional aspects, and cooperation.

Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW)

COUTURE FASHION WEEK NEW YORK FEB.2011.

Unless you are part of the fashion industry or have connections within the industry, it is nearly impossible to obtain tickets for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.  However, if you just like the excitement of the atmosphere, and, want to be part of something similar then look no further than Couture Fashion Week in New York.

Couture Fashion Week in New York is schedule for February 18, 19, and, 20, 2011, and, unlike its more famous counterpart (MB Fashion Week) tickets are available to the general public.  Ticket prices start as low as $40 per person for General Admission up to $4,000 per person for a 3-day VIP Platinum ticket.Top fashion designers from Nigeria will also be showcasing their most recent designs from their stables.Among top fashion designers from Nigeria to be at the Couture Fashion week in New York are-House of jola with models from Isis Models,coco's couture,Reedas,Berry's couture,House of Farrah amongst others.

BERLIN FASHION WEEK.

From January 19 - 22, 2011 a great selection of German and international designers will show their latest collections under the umbrella of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin at Bebelplatz, in the historic heart of Berlin. More than 40 brands are part of the event and contribute to a strong week for industry professionals attending the runway shows. 

Many returning and new designers build a strong line-up for the season Autumn/Winter 2011. The following shows, presentations and receptions are part of the official schedule: AF. Vandevorst, Allude, Anja Gockel, Augustin Teboul Installation, Baltic Fashion Catwalk, Blacky Dress, Bllack Noir, Burda Style Group Cocktail, ('Est Tout, Escada Sport, Eva & Bernard Presentation, Dawid Tomaszewski, Dimitri, Frida Weyer, Gala Fashion Brunch, Green Showroom, G-Shock Launch Featuring Rinzen, Guess Jeans, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Irene Luft, Kaviar Gauche, Kilian Kerner, Lala Berlin, Laurel, Lena Hoschek, Lever Couture, Maicco, Marcel Ostertag, Mercedes-Benz & VOGUE Fashion Night, Michael Sontag Installation, Michalsky, Mongrels In Common, Odeeh Installation, Patrick Mohr, Perret Schaad, Puma & Sakina M'sa Launch The Iconic Grip Bag Edition, Rena Lange, Romanian Designers, Schacky and Jones Installation, Schumacher, Stephan Pelger, Unrath & Strano And Vladimir Karaleev.

The winner of last season's Designer for Tomorrow Award PARSIVAL CSERER presented by Peek & Clop¬penburg Dusseldorf will show his first solo collection. Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz will present a group show of three Swedish designers that are coming to the German capital for the first time: CAMILLA NORR¬BACK, DIANA ORVING and IDA SjOSTEDT. 

"Again this season we are able to use our global fashion platform to showcase international designers next to extraordinary German designers at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin," says Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communication Mercedes-Benz Cars. "With support from the Swedish Institute Stockholm we can offer the perfect platform for three Swedish designers to be showcased in front of the fashion world in Berlin."

Berlin, now considered one of the fashion metropolises of Europe, will host thousands of industry guests to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin as well as to the contemporaneous trade shows that will be taking place such as Bread & Butter, PREMIUM and others. The confluence of the city's creative energy and the commercial business opportunities stand to continue the increase of global perception of Berlin as an international fashion capital. 

"The large number of shows and events within the framework of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin shows the huge interest in being part of the new fashion metropolis that Berlin has become", states Maia Guarnaccia, Vice President lMG Fashion, Europe. "We are very thankful for our sponsors' support in implementing the event and their commitment to underwriting these cultural and creative opportunities for the industry." 

CELEBRITY CORNER: AMINAH BENJAMIN.

Aminah Benjamin is popularly known as the ghost of fashion and backstage queen.She is from Astoria,United states of America.
 Aminah Benjamin is a Fashion Show Producer, Casting Director, Photographer, Writer, Model Developer, and PR .

Aminah is the casting Director of Bet rip the run way,a T.v fashion show in the United States.She was the coordinator of Nigeria's Next Super Model 2010.

NEW MISS AMERICA EMERGED!

Las Vegas, NV - January 15, 2011 - Miss Nebraska 2010 Teresa Scanlan from Gerig, Nebraska was crowned Miss America 2011 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The final night of the 90^th Anniversary of the Miss America Pageant presented by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse was broadcast live from Las Vegas on ABC.

Teresa's triumphant walk across the stage was just the beginning of a journey that will take her to every corner of the country during her year of service as Miss America 2011. She will travel approximately 20,000 miles each month speaking to audiences about her platform of Eating Disorders: A Generation at Risk, and acting as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals, is the national platform partner of the Miss America Organization.

In addition, Miss America 2011 will be the official spokesperson for Joseph Ribkoff International Clothing Company, who will provide Teresa with a full wardrobe for the year.

Teresa will be a student at Patrick Henry College. Her scholastic ambition is to attend law school and she ultimately hopes to become a judge and eventually a politician. Along with the title of Miss America 2011, Teresa won a $50,000 scholarship sponsored by Artistry exclusively by Amway to continue her education. For the talent portion of the competition, Teresa performed  "White Water Chopped Sticks" on the piano.

The first runner-up was Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady who earned a $25,000 scholarship. Her talent performance was Vocal-Ventriloquism to "I want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" and her personal platform is Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Second runner-up honors and a $20,000 scholarship were awarded to Miss Hawaii Jalee Fuselier. Her talent was a vocal performance to "Feelin' Good," and her personal platform is "Ready for the Real World."

Miss New York Claire Buffie and Miss Delaware Kayla Martell were the winners of ABC's America's Choice, an online competition where the public had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Miss America contestant. The contestants were announced at the beginning of the Miss America broadcast and became the 12th and 13th finalists to compete in the live finale. Two contestants were voted into the Top 15 by their fellow contestants and they were Miss Kentucky Djuan Trent and Miss Oregon Stephenie Steers.

As the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of the nation's leading achievement programs, the Miss America Organization last year made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. The Miss America Organization provides young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals and instills a spirit of community service through a variety of nationwide community-based programs.

Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) recently announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 14, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2010.

ABOUT POLO RALPH LAUREN

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 40 years, Polo's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Polo by Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black Label, Blue Label, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, RRL, RLX, Rugby, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, American Living, Chaps and Club Monaco, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to http://investor.ralphlauren.com. 

Victoria Beckham is hands-on with handbags.

Victoria Beckham on her handbag line.Although there has been lots of cruel gossip in the past about Victoria Beckham's actual input into the design of her label, the fashion world has finally come to accept that she's in it for the long haul.

However, every fashion design expert- needs an accessories sidekick, and for those in the know, Katie Hillier is always the first call.

Victoria Beckham's handbag collection in pictures

Already the eye behind Marc by Marc Jacobs' accessories, Hillier cut her teeth with Luella and can now be 'co-credited' with the sell-out success of Beckham's first collection of handbags.

Victoria has been photographed frequently over the past few months, devotedly carrying her own bags instead of her previously beloved collection of Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags.

NNSM 2011 | Dany Atrache Bridal Collection

UP COMING!

TEMITOPE REJU.

My name is Temitope Reju. I am from a family of four. I am a student of the polytecnic, Lagos State, Nigeria.I am studying Mass Communications.I am Eighteen years old and my statistics are 32-22-34.

Nigeria's Next Super Model was my first runway show in 2009.I also did ovation red carpet in the year2009.

AMINA BENJAMIN AND MODELS FROM ISIS MODELS.

UPCOMING EVENTS | Haute Fashion Week.

January 24th-27th: Keep an eye out for the latest Spring & Summer trends from the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, featuring Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior.
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UPCOMING EVENTS | Accessories Fashion Week.

January 10th-14th: Get your jewelry and scarves ready to celebrate Accessories Fashion Week in New York City.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

 January 12th: Bridezillas, rejoice. Today is the great Bridal Expo in New York, NY with fashion shows, sales, and tips. If you’re not in the area, check out BRIDEFinds for all of your wedding needs.