If you’re anything like me, I have always wondered why swim suits are so expensive. $80 and up for a tiny piece (or two tiny pieces) of fabric? So, I sat down with designer Amanda Key, who has worked at various companies including Victoria’s Secret and Nanette Lepore, to get the inside scoop on what […]

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that young American designers receved major hype during last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  In a video on their site, the paper points to all the credo these newbies are given.  Below is a picture of a Spring 2007 runway look from newcomer, Carmen Marc Valvo.

Do you think the young ones are newsworthy?  As always, […]

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Halston- the name evokes all that is slinky and sexy in evening wear.  Studio 54. Sex, Hollywood. Right?  The New York Times ran an article yesterday that discussed a fresh face at the famous label. Marco Zanini!

Zanini, the 35-year-old Italian designer will present his first collection for the line tonight, in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  Zanini […]

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Happy Saturday!  I have found another on-line item for your perusal.  The Chicago-based law firm of Saper Law has placed a download-able PowerPoint presentation on its website entitled, “Law 101 for Fashion Designers”.  The presentation is a bit basic, but I’m sure the law firm doesn’t want to give away too many secrets.  Come on, Mommy and Daddy […]

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