LFW buyers will eye designers – more than designs

Written on February 22, 2010 – 8:41 am | by news | 1 views

By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Any fashion week is a trade event and the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) here next month won’t be an exception. Here too buyers will probably not be in a hurry to grab exclusive designs, but instead hunt for creative minds.

“At fashion shows like Lakme Fashion Week, we are always [...]


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What drives people to find love out of wedlock?

Written on February 22, 2010 – 8:36 am | by news | 5 views

By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) First ace golfer Tiger Woods and then former England footballer captain John Terry scorched the headlines for their extramarital affairs. So what prompts people to seek a relationship outside wedlock, putting their family life and image at stake?
Experts say there is no specific reason – some do it [...]


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Miley to sell Grammy dress for Haiti

Written on February 2, 2010 – 6:22 am | by news | 6 views

London, Feb 2 (IANS) Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is stepping up her efforts to help victims of the Haiti earthquake as she’s raising money by selling the dress she wore to the Grammy Awards.
The 17-year-old stepped out on the red carpet in Los Angeles wearing a teal-coloured gown by Herve Leger and she’s decided to [...]


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Jayasuriya turns showstopper at Mumbai fashion show

Written on January 10, 2010 – 2:04 pm | by news | 51 views

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): The swashbuckling Sri Lankan cricketer, Sanath Jayasuriya, walked the ramp in a creation of designer Wendell Rodricks during Mumbai fashion show.
The occasion was the launch of the Chivas Studio in India, a chain of global luxury brand items from the house of Chivas Regal.
Goa designer Wendell Rodricks presented his collection ”On [...]


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Bra that expands with body heat, irons out crinkly cleavages to be unveiled in Paris

Written on January 9, 2010 – 7:05 am | by news | 9 views

Melbourne, Jan 9 (ANI): Dutch-designed anti-wrinkle bras that pump up or down with body temperature and smooth out crinkly cleavages as a woman sleeps are to be unveiled at this month”’’s Paris lingerie show.
The smart Slovenian brassiere will be among the 20,000 types of lingerie from more than 100 nations on show at the January [...]


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George Michael cringes at his 80s fashion faux pas

Written on January 7, 2010 – 1:50 pm | by news | 11 views

London, Jan 7 (ANI): George Michael is uncomfortable about his fashion sense in the 80s.
Michael had earned some quick fame for his almost outrageous dressing sense as he donned pastel suits, earrings and used fake tans while he was a member of two-member boyband Wham!
And now he says he and his bandmate Andrew Ridgeley could [...]


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Plus-sized models pose for V Magazine photo shoot

Written on January 6, 2010 – 8:22 am | by news | 13 views

New York, Jan 6 (ANI): Proving that there is plenty of room in the fashion industry for curvy women, V Magazine has devoted an entire issue to plus-sized models.
The U.K.’’s Daily Mail reports that ‘The Size Issue’ includes a high-fashion photo shoot with women who are proud to flaunt their thicker thighs, fuller tummies, large [...]


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Sadie Frost strips for mag shoot – without airbrushing

Written on January 6, 2010 – 7:52 am | by news | 15 views

London, Jan 6 (ANI): Sadie Frost has stripped down for a fashion mag – with no airbrush needed.
With her photograph for UK’’s Grazia magazine, Frost has showed that despite 4 kids (3 with ex-husband Jude Law) she looks great, reports The Mirror.
Sadie said: “I love my body.”
The actress claims that her goal is to show [...]


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Celebrity lifestyle a big no-no for Susan Boyle

Written on January 5, 2010 – 8:36 am | by news | 18 views

London, January 05 (ANI): Susan Boyle has no desire to live a celebrity life despite the success of her new album, it has emerged.
The Britain’s Got Talent star has reportedly rejected luxurious treatment, offered to him by X-Factor mogul Simon Cowell, by insisting on staying at her council house in West Lothian.
“Susan simply doesn’t want [...]


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David Beckham to launch clothing range?

Written on January 5, 2010 – 8:35 am | by news | 22 views

Washington, January 05 (ANI): Soccer star David Beckham is set to launch his own clothing range, it has emerged.
The footballer may have been inspired by his wife Victoria’s success in the fashion world.
“David has been consulting the same people who have worked with Victoria on her extremely successful fashion ranges, and there are big plans,” [...]


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