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The Timeless Evolution: How Lacoste Polo Shirts Transformed Fashion Over 90 Years
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The Timeless Evolution: How Lacoste Polo Shirts Transformed Fashion Over 90 Years

The history of Lacoste polo shirts is a tale of innovation, rebellion against tradition, and the enduring influence of a French tennis legend, René Lacoste. In 1933, Lacoste introduced a revolutionary polo shirt that challenged the conventional attire of tennis players. This flexible, lightweight garment, crafted from "petit piqué" cotton, not only transformed the tennis court but also laid the foundation for a brand that would become a pioneer in the fashion world.

What You Need To Know About Kids Halloween Costumes
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What You Need To Know About Kids Halloween Costumes

Without holidays, life would be so boring. And as people go on with their day to day activities, there is that holiday time that they always look forward to. The good thing is that there are many holidays that make life worth living. Halloween is one of those holidays and comes as a time for wearing costumes denoting popular characters either in a movie, music, story or a cartoon show. The festival allows the kids to play pranks aimed at scaring other people. However, it is important to note that Kids Halloween Costumes are built with safety and fun in mind. Also, watching your kids play in their Halloween costumes is very exciting.

Halloween easy manicure ideas
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Halloween easy manicure ideas

Halloween is very soon and everybody is getting ready for the holiday. Preparations include costumes, recipes, decoration and more. I decided to show you some nail art. Even if you don’t have Halloween vibes for getting a costume or crumble a pumpkin, you still need to be ready for the holiday with at least nail art, right?

Fernando Cabral - Portuguese male model
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Fernando Cabral - Portuguese male model

One of the most mediatic Portuguese male models, Fernando Cabral has several successes. He is the only Portuguese on the top 50 models of the worlds, ranked by the renowned Models.com site., was awarded by SIC and CARAS in 2014 and 2018 with the Golden Globe of the best male model and in 2016 was considered GQ Men of The Year.

MOMAD Metropolis in September 2018
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MOMAD Metropolis in September 2018

MOMAD Metropolis - the International Fashion Trade Show is moving ahead swiftly as regards content for its 6th edition, which takes place from 7 to 9 September at IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, concurrently with MOMAD Shoes, the International Footwear Trade Show.

Churchill’s real-life tailor designs bespoke suits for Wright’s war drama, the Darkest Hour
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Churchill’s real-life tailor designs bespoke suits for Wright’s war drama, the Darkest Hour

British biographical war drama, the Darkest Hour, is set to be released in the UK in January. The thrilling plot follows Winston Churchill’s early days as Prime Minister, as Hitler closes in on Britain during World War II.

WHITE STREET MARKET - the first B and C event dedicated to sportswear and streetwear
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WHITE STREET MARKET - the first B and C event dedicated to sportswear and streetwear

A new trade event concept is taking shape in Tortona Fashion District, Milan: WHITE STREET MARKET, an innovative format designed for sportswear&streetwear businesses, which will have a chance to meet buyers and endusers. In the industrial setting of Ex Ansaldo - BASE, Via Tortona 54 Milan - the first B&C (business & consumer) tradeshow, is due to debut in June 2018, during WHITE MAN & WOMAN.

Christian Louboutin Unveils One-of-a-Kind Collaboration with Disney Studios and Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Christian Louboutin Unveils One-of-a-Kind Collaboration with Disney Studios and Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

It was a meeting of the minds when Christian Louboutin met with Doug Chiang, Executive Creative Director for the Star Wars franchise, at Industrial Light & Magic, the innovative studio leading animation and special effects for the saga. From their magical time together in both San Francisco and Paris, a galatic collection of Star Wars: The Last Jedi-inspired styles were born to celebrate the release of the new film.

Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance
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Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance

We always want to have peace of mind when it comes to securing our present and our future, however, we neglect one of the most important things that will help us achieve it, life insurance.

Noah Mills - Canadian model and actor
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Noah Mills - Canadian model and actor

After beginning his career in 2003 at the age of twenty, Mills progressed into working with a number of fashion companies, most notably Wilhelmina Models, from which he started his model life. In 2004, Mills made his debut as a runway model for the fall Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent collections in Milan and Paris. In early 2005, he signed a contract with Dolce & Gabbana.

Best dressed men at Met Gala 2017
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Best dressed men at Met Gala 2017

The Met Gala, formally called the Costume Institute Gala and also known as the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. It marks the grand opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit. Each year's event celebrates the theme of that year's Costume Institute exhibition, and the exhibition sets the tone for the formal dress of the night, since guests are expected to choose their fashion to match the theme of the exhibit. Each year the event also has honorary celebrity event day chairpersons.

How to reduce costs for transportation of suits from the manufacturer to the customer
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How to reduce costs for transportation of suits from the manufacturer to the customer

SuitPack Tailored is a single product that can be used to pack, receive and deliver a suit “ready to wear”. It has been developed to allow suit manufacturers, distributors and retailers to experience greater predictability and consistency in this process. SuitPack Tailored helps to reduce the costs for transportation of suits from the manufacturer to the customer.

Be The Life Of The Party, Get A Piggyback Costume
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Be The Life Of The Party, Get A Piggyback Costume

In case you have a costume party coming up and you don’t know what to get dressed with, we know just the right solution. Get a Piggyback Costume and you are all set. This is both funny and cool looking at the same time. In case there are kids around the party you could amuse them by wearing a costume that makes it look like you are carried by a frog, teddy bear or even Santa Claus himself.

Sean O'Pry - one of the most successful male models
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Sean O'Pry - one of the most successful male models

In 2006, 17-year-old O'Pry was scouted from his prom photos on MySpace by Marin; fashion-icon, model-maker, TV personality and past judge from America's Next Top Model. Bert Hamilton, a photographer from Sean's home state of Georgia, took the picture featured on this article before his career took off.

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) - Rules for any mode of transport
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Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) - Rules for any mode of transport

The Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are a series of commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They are widely used in International commercial transactions or procurement processes and accepted by governments, legal authorities, and practitioners worldwide.

The right price range for a custom suit
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The right price range for a custom suit

Any custom suit sold below $1,000 means inferior fabric with suits that are glued together. Yes, glue.

Global Pricing Study 2016: Every second company involved in a price war
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Global Pricing Study 2016: Every second company involved in a price war

The increased competition with low-cost providers and clients' stronger negotiation power are given as the most important reasons for this price pressure. As a result, it has become very difficult to improve profit margins.

Mick Jagger at 72 - expecting eighth child and most stylish than ever
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Mick Jagger at 72 - expecting eighth child and most stylish than ever

Mick Jagger has been described as 'one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of Rock & Roll' for his 50+ years on stage.

Lord of the Dance - the suit is on stage
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Lord of the Dance - the suit is on stage

'We did 35 taps in one second. Nothing is impossible. A lot of things sound impossible. It sounds impossible that an Irish dancer could be selling out all these shows all over the world, but we are doing it. Nothing is impossible', dancer Michael Flatley said.

Cartoon series where the characters wear Bulgarian traditional costumes
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Cartoon series where the characters wear Bulgarian traditional costumes

Due to its geographical location, Eastern European mythology and folklore seamlessly blend influences from Asian nomads, the Orient, Ancient Greece, the Thracian and the European Slavic cultures, the result being something completely new and interesting, but still European.

Dutch fashion: Edwin Oudshoorn
World fashion

Dutch fashion: Edwin Oudshoorn

Edwin Oudshoorn (1980) is a Dutch craftsman and artist, who 'speaks the language of fashion' and 'translates his love for life into multi faceted collections'. The womenswear designer offers romantic pieces in fairy-tale-like silhouettes, sequins, tulle, wool and silk. Edwin's main inspiration is woman's body with its curves and he makes clothes, that emphasize them.

Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Fashion trends: Conceptual
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Fall/Winter 2015-2016 Fashion trends: Conceptual

Yes, they are pretty strange and most of them - pretty unwearable, but it's a fact - conceptual garments are one of the key women's fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2015-2016. Many designers chose to show more extravagant pieces in their women's collections for the upcoming cold season. And while some of the fashion designers managed to create both conceptual and wearable apparel, others completely bet on the artistry and the impressiveness of the designs.

Forever 21 reduces stores' sizes in the USA and Europe
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Forever 21 reduces stores' sizes in the USA and Europe

US giant Forever 21, which currently operates 720 stores worldwide and plans another 100 for this year, consider downsizing some of its mega stores, including a 90,000sq ft site in Times Square, NYC, and a 127,000 site in Las Vegas.

The designer Evgenia Luzhina will present
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The designer Evgenia Luzhina will present "Nostalgia" during Couture Fashion Week New York

Couture fashion designer Evgenia Luzhina will present her latest collection entitled “Nostalgia” during the upcoming Couture Fashion Week New York. A returning favorite designer at the event, Ms. Luzhina’s fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday September 12, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. The show will include live music by award-winning musician and composer Serge Khrichenko.

Bulgarian folklore in fashion: Apparel, accessories and home decoration with folk motifs
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Bulgarian folklore in fashion: Apparel, accessories and home decoration with folk motifs

Deliana Simeonova is the creator of Gaitani New York (Gaitani NY) - an online boutique, offering women's, men's and children's clothing, accessories, home decoration and paper products, inspired by folk motifs, symbols and memories of Bulgaria, combined with modern design.

Japan Samba Carnival
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Japan Samba Carnival

The Asakusa Samba Carnival parade was held in Tokyo, Japan on 29 August 2015. About 5,000 participants took part in the 34th edition of the Samba Carnival.

Richmart dresses foreigners in men's suit jackets with Bulgarian embroidery
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Richmart dresses foreigners in men's suit jackets with Bulgarian embroidery

Not only in Bulgaria, but also abroad, foreigners from all over the world are interested in men's jackets with Bulgarian embroidery. Richmart Vintage presented its latest designs during the MRKET New York July 2015 and they grabbed the attention of many visitors.

Tsvetomir Petkov: Bulgarian folklore is really rich and we don't know what a treasure we have!
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Tsvetomir Petkov: Bulgarian folklore is really rich and we don't know what a treasure we have!

Tsvetomir Petkov is a young Bulgarian designer, Fashion design student at the National Academy of Arts. He is born in Troyan, lives in Sofia and is currently in Ruse, where he works on the Richmart Vintage project.

European Fashion Forum 2015
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European Fashion Forum 2015

MEN'S FASHION CLUSTER would like to invite you to an international press conference with the subject: Development of the fashion industry in Europe. MTO (Made To Order) & MTM (Made To Measure) - The new fashion formula. The press conference will take place on June 17th, 2015 from 6 pm with the participation of fashion specialists and consultants from more than 20 countries.

Italian haute couture designer Ivan Donev: You can expect beautiful, beautiful surprises
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Italian haute couture designer Ivan Donev: You can expect beautiful, beautiful surprises

Journalists in Rome call him 'the Bulgarian adopted by the Italian haute couture'. He defines himself as an Italian designer born in Bulgaria. But today when fashion gets more and more international, this is not so important. The style, consistency and talent are the significant things. And Ivan Donev has all of them.

How to offer fast fashion by your men's suits brand
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How to offer fast fashion by your men's suits brand

Men's suits are not the best example of fast fashion, but I would like to give you an idea how to boost sales of men's suits based on the fast fashion model.

Designer Viktoriya Koleva worked with Katy Perry on her Super Bowl costumes
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Designer Viktoriya Koleva worked with Katy Perry on her Super Bowl costumes

The designer, who was born in Bulgaria, but for 13 years lives in the USA, was part of the team, who took care of Katy Perry's looks for her Super Bowl halftime show.

Alexandre Vauthier presented Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection at Paris Fashion Week
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Alexandre Vauthier presented Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection at Paris Fashion Week

Soon after his graduation, AlexandreVauthier joined the design studio of Thierry Mugler, who supported him and taught him thoroughness of the construction of the garment.

Grid Plates - The long-life alternative to traditional cover materials
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Grid Plates - The long-life alternative to traditional cover materials

For those who want to use latest technology in ironing and cut costs, we are going to present the BRISAY ironing machines.
They are equipped with an elaborate cover system which has been optimized over decades. This cover system ensures optimal ironing results.

99%IS- Spring-Summer 2015 collection during the MBFWT
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99%IS- Spring-Summer 2015 collection during the MBFWT

99%IS- offers elegant and street-style designs based on rock taste.

Where to study Fashion design - Top 30 Fashion schools in Europe
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Where to study Fashion design - Top 30 Fashion schools in Europe

For those who want to study fashion design in Europe we created a list of 30 of the best schools in Europe, where you can receive quality Fashion design education (ordered alphabetically by the name of the countries).

Gwyneth Paltrow is the new face of Hugo Boss
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Gwyneth Paltrow is the new face of Hugo Boss

After Boss Nuit and Boss Jour and art director of the women's fashion line Hugo Boss - Jason Wu presented the new fragrance for women of the brand Boss Ma Vie, and the face of the new advertising campaign is Gwyneth Paltrow.

New York City Ballet's 2014 Fall Gala celebrates ballet and fashion
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New York City Ballet's 2014 Fall Gala celebrates ballet and fashion

New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Gala will once again celebrate ballet and fashion with a program that will include three world premiere ballets by Justin Peck, Liam Scarlett, and Troy Schumacher,as well as existing works by Peter Martins and Christopher Wheeldon, all featuring costumes designed by an international roster of some of the fashion world’s most renowned talents: Thom Browne, Sarah Burton, Valentino Garavani, Carolina Herrera,and Mary Katrantzou.

Versace made the costumes for Beyonce's tour
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Versace made the costumes for Beyonce's tour

For the Europian part of the tour, Beyonce chose the Italian fashion house Versace to make her costumes.

Interview with Gyula Szabó - menswear designer from Hungary
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Interview with Gyula Szabó - menswear designer from Hungary

Gyula Szabó is a menswear fashion designer.
Hisoriginal qualification was electrician. He started makingclothes for himself in his twenties. A few years later, he changed his profession and became a garment industrial engineer.
He has worked as a pattern maker.

Yves Saint Laurent sketches on the Internet
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Yves Saint Laurent sketches on the Internet

Unique sketches of costumes for theater and ballet productions made ​​by the famous French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent are displayed on the web.

The most memorable outfits of Miley Cyrus 2013
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The most memorable outfits of Miley Cyrus 2013

Miley Cyrus is the star who is considered to be dressed the best and worst. So we selected the most memorable outfits of the singer. Especially the choice of dresses.

Second day of Global Kids Fashion Week
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Second day of Global Kids Fashion Week

LONDON, March 20th 2013 – The second part of Global Kids Fashion Week by AlexandAlexa took place at the Freemasons’ Hall, Covent Garden, London.

Global Kids Fashion Week took place in London
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Global Kids Fashion Week took place in London

LONDON, March 19th 2013 – AlexandAlexa, launched the first ever Global Kids’ Fashion Week (GKFW). The event runs for two days from today 19th – 20th March 2013 and takes place at the Freemasons’ Hall, Covent Garden, London.

Bulgarian folklore costumes and uniforms by Meli-M
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Bulgarian folklore costumes and uniforms by Meli-M

Meli-M company is a supplier for traditional and stylized Bulgarian folklore costumes, uniforms, theater and carnival costumes.

Folklore costumes are with embroidery or another decoration like traditional history costumes. Traditional costumes include: shirt with embroidery, sukman or dress, skirt and accessories: pendary, pafti and men's: traditional shirt with embroidery, pant's - potur, jacket - elek, hat - kalpak.

A look to the East with Daphne's models
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A look to the East with Daphne's models

The fashion compass of many fashion designers this season points East. Louis Vuitton, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera and Celine - all of them included in their collections elements, resembling copies of Japanese, Chinese, Thailand and Vietnamese national costumes. The Bulgarian fashion brand Daphne, which is always in line with fashion trends also drops a hint at far East with elegant blouses with Japanese flowers and stylish belts on the waist. If you want to bring in your wardrobe some exotics and diversity, get the elegant blouses of Daphne.

Lacoste presented its new fragrance collection L.12.12
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Lacoste presented its new fragrance collection L.12.12

Lacoste presented its new fragrance collection L.12.12. It was inspired by the famous polo shirts Lacoste, created first by a French tennis player Rene Lacoste in the distant 1927.

The new collection includes 3 fragrances that match three colors of the polo: white, blue and green. L.12.12 White represents simplicity, elegance and freshness, blue symbolizes intensity, aquatic life and manhood, and green stands for nature and good vibrations.

Victoria’s Secret introduces
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Victoria’s Secret introduces "Sexy Little Fantasies" Halloween costume collection

American "Halloween" has spread in many countries. Hundreds of people each year, think what to wear in the scary night.

This year the fashion brand Victoria’s Secret has introduced a line of Halloween costumes, at last, called the "Sexy Little Fantasies" collection. One of the sizzling Victoria’s Secret angels, Candice Swanepoel, has done Victoria’s Secret Halloween Lingerie Photo shoot.

Collection Spring-Summer 2010 by Marko Mitanovski
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Collection Spring-Summer 2010 by Marko Mitanovski

Marko Mitanovski is a Fashion Designer and Graduate of the "College of Design", Belgrade, Serbia. His collection Spring - Summer 2010 is unique and provocative and attracted the attention of people and media at London Fashion Week, where it was presented as part of Vauxhall Fashion Scout's "One to Watch" show.

His designs have also been showcased at ceremonies including the "Nokia L’Amour Award", in which he was awarded "Best Young Designer" and at Belgrade Fashion Week in October ’08.

Lacoste - mood and color in New York
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Lacoste - mood and color in New York

Most recognized by the "green crocodile" fashion brand, Lacoste once again charmed the audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York with its colorful and bright collection.

The famous brand reinforced its prestige of the master of fashion fabrics and patterns during the expected with great interest show.

The colorful accessories of the fashion guru drew the attention of the audience behind the scenes of the show before its inception. Their radiant mood spread quickly to the podium and the models.

Long or short dress to choose for the students' farewell ball
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Long or short dress to choose for the students' farewell ball

If you are finishing school this year and you are choosing your prom dress now, it is not bad to think whether it should be long or short. Every girl dreams to be irresistible and stunning, but our advice is to weigh all the "for" and "against" about a vision before you choose it.

Short and long dresses have both advantages and disadvantages.

Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino was crowned as Miss World 2009
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Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino was crowned as Miss World 2009

23-year-old representative of Gibraltar Kayane Aldorino was chosen as the most beautiful woman in the world for 2009.

The ceremony took place on 14 November in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The leggy brunette, dressed in white-lace evening gown, was crowned as silver confetti rained down onstage around her. Miss World 2008 " Ksenia Suhinova gave jeweled crown to the winner.

Impressive fashion show of Venice costumes and masks in the Archaeological museum
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Impressive fashion show of Venice costumes and masks in the Archaeological museum

Venice ... The city of love, romance and carnival. With a lot of imagination and after several months' work on Friday the Venice spirit was brought in the Archaeological museum in Sofia by the show "The secret of masks", in which 20 Bulgarian stars passed in couples dressed in Venice costumes and extravagant masks.

The main organizer of the show was Katalina Jeliazkova, manager of the company "Party house".

A new brand of high costume jewellery
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A new brand of high costume jewellery

Missy’s Bloom is a new brand of high costume jewellery, born from skilled hands and launched towards the future.

This line is rigorously Made in Italy, and it challenges the creativity of many stylists and craft model maker, to create vanguard articles of high quality.

Missy's Bloom was born from the 30-year-experience of the society Punto Accessori, experience developed working with the most important stylists in Italy and worldwide: thanks to the mutual exchange of ideas and know-how, the company is now a leading society in the jewellery sector.

Fresh and cheerful autumn from NIA & DORADO
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Fresh and cheerful autumn from NIA & DORADO

NIA&DORADO starts the new autumn season with many shades of fresh and cheerful colours, which successfully make a contrast with the summer nostalgia. Many colourful butterflies make an accent on the clothes as accessories, buttons, prints and embroidery.

Variety of colourful materials are used, which create a happy mood. Collection Fall/Winter 09/10 includes a wide range of articles - from comfortable sport-elegant costumes made of cotton and lycra, gaily-coloured blouses from viscose, to strict business suits.

Kylie Minogue sought inspiration for her stage costumes at Jean-Paul Gaultier's haute couture show
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Kylie Minogue sought inspiration for her stage costumes at Jean-Paul Gaultier's haute couture show

The singer - clad in a vintage black lace cone-bra dress from the designer - was in the crowd at Paris Couture Week for the golden age of Hollywood-inspired show from the man who will co-style her forthcoming North American tour.

Models were made up in the style of classic screen sirens including Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Rita Hayworth, and took to the catwalk to music punctuated by dialogue clips and film soundtracks of the era.

The range included trench coasts, pinstripe trouser suits, tight corsets, lacy bodices fur coats, mink-trimmed tailored suits and lavish velvet gowns

Madonna's new stage costumes were designed to help her
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Madonna's new stage costumes were designed to help her "make history"

Givenchy Haute Couture designer Riccardo Tisci made the outfit Madonna wears in the opening act of the second leg of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour - which kicked off in London on Saturday (04.07.09) - and was determined to make her look as electrifying as possible.

He said: "The new costume is super couture, sensual, Goth, bondage.

"What I wanted for the opening was to give a very iconic view of Madonna. She's wearing an outfit that will make history. I wanted to do something even stronger than what he designed for her in the tour's first leg because she wants to be stronger."

MARINO COSTA: Unique is in fashion
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MARINO COSTA: Unique is in fashion

The trade-mark MARINO COSTA was created eight years ago in order to be wide spread on the Balkan and Russian market. The name is particularly invented to speak a lot about its origin and to be easy to pronounce and remember.

The models, which are offered on the Bulgarian market can really pretend to be unique for two reasons: First, small quantities of them are produced, second, which is probably most important - the project after which they are manufactured (the project includes the types of leather and the colours for the upper part, the lining, the types of the soles, respectively sole-leather and rubber, i.e. a description of every element of the shoe).

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