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Top 10 Fall 2009 Must Haves

Posted by Ardent Editor on March 26th, 2009

Wardrobe staples are just that – staples. It means, regardless of the trends, they should be a part of your wardrobe. But any fashionista knows you just got to have the season’s must-haves. Now that fall 2009 Fashion Week is over, and fall trends have been named, Style.com lists down your must-have items for fall. Something fauxBe it faux leather, faux fur or faux reptile, something faux is a must-have for fall. Style.com names the crocodile-effect leggings at Rouland Mouret and fur-print silks…

Summer 2009 Fashion Trends

Posted by Ardent Editor on March 11th, 2009

A designer combines fashion, style and divination. The designer takes a look at where we are and get a feel of where we’re headed, then predict what we’d want to wear a half year before the clothes get to department stores. But with the uncertain times ahead (all thanks to the global economic crisis), Spring-Summer 2009 fashion weeks in industries various fashion capitals were nothing like we’ve ever seen. And the series of events the happened before and during the shows – including the crashing…

Green Fashion: Is It More Than Marketing Hype?

Posted by Ardent Editor on March 4th, 2009

Eco-fashion differs from conventional fashion in that is takes it makes environmental, ethical and social considerations in designing and creating products. Eco-fashion varies in extent and, shall we say, depth (of involvement or whatever you like to call it). A label can use sustainable fabrics and call itself eco-friendly. Or it can be as far-reaching as giving ethical employment to offshore factory workers and also call itself green.With the advent of the green revolution, practically every i…

2009 Oscars Best and Worst Dressed Celebs

Posted by Ardent Editor on February 26th, 2009

Oscar fever has come and gone, and best people in the film industry have been awarded for their, well, being great at what they do. Naturally, fans have their own opinions – probably a lot of Mickey Rourke fans went several dollars poorer, while gay rights activists and supporters reached out for their celebratory martinsi. Titanic fans most likely heaved a “finally” sigh. And, Brangelina fans were most likely disappointed, believing that the nominated pair should have won based on their beauty …

Miu Miu Spring 2009 Handbag Collection

Posted by Ardent Editor on November 27th, 2008

Miuccia Prada’s Miu Miu’s designer created a well-set, yet decidedly feminine handbag collection. Miuccia used traditional, yet high-quality materials for the collection such as leather and exotics, in this case, snakeskin and croc. The leather is soft and supple – which means it can be easily manipulated, and thus explain the complicated detailing in some of the bags. And also explains the interesting, yet romantic shape of the bow satchel. As for the exotics, the use of croc and snakeskin is …

2009 Accessory Trends

Posted by Ardent Editor on November 20th, 2008

With the closing of the 2009 Spring-Summer 2009 international runway shows, fashion bible Vogue has seen and compiled what will be next year’s hottest accessories. HeadgearSpring-Summer 09 runway shows featured various head accessories. For 2009, make sure to get your hand on hats or head scarves or other head accessory. Vogue suggests Louis Vuitton ponytail tubes. ColorsGoldGold seems to be the color favored (not just for accessories but for dresses as well) during the spring-summer fashion sho…

How To Get The Celebrity Look: On a Budget

Posted by Ardent Editor on August 27th, 2008

Looking like a Rockstar or even one of the Sex in the City character will cost a lot. Socialites and Celebrities have nice skin, nice hair, fashionable and everything they own is expensive. A bag can feed a person good for a year or even more. A glass can be worth a common employee’s one month salary.It is the money issue that is hampering many men and women out there to look good just like their favorite public figure. However, the money matters must not be that much of a problem these days wit…

Gianni Versace: Fashion Designer

Posted by Ardent Editor on August 31st, 2007

Italy is well known in the world of fashion. A number of fashion designers, fashion houses, and proclaimed experts in the field come from this country. Fashion is considered one of the country’s major exports with Armani, Valentino, Luxottica, Dolce & Gabbana, Benetton, Prada, and, of course, Versace at the helm of the industry. Versace, a world famous Italian fashion house that was founded by the a great man, a pioneer in the field of fashion, style, and popular culture. The man behind the bran…

How to Buy Designer Handbags

Posted by Ardent Editor on June 21st, 2007

Handbags will forever be the ultimate fashion accessory for women of all ages. You can easily make a fashion statement with whoever great designer you are carrying on your shoulders. The expensive designer bag has also become a status symbol, since not everyone can afford to buy such costly bags. Most would have to opt for the knockoff bags, which come at a cheaper price, costing only but a fraction of the original handbags. But owning a stylish designer handbag gives a sense of pride and satisf…

How to Spot a Fake Designer Handbag

Posted by Ardent Editor on November 3rd, 2006

Whether it’s Louis Vuitton, Coach, Burberry, or Prada, these high-fashion brands have been patronized by discriminating women all over. But with the growing number of fake bags and purses that abound around us, and most of them being too similar to the real ones, people have a hard time telling which is a fake and which is Fendi. Check out these tell-tale signs while buying for your new leather babies.The lining and label should be stitched – Authentic branded bags should have stitch…