Openig of Louis Vuitton

The new Louis Vuitton “maison” store on New Bond Street, in London’s West End, Which opened May 28, 2010. This store is the must sophisticated store of all the LV stores. It is more of and exhibit of the past 125 years that Louis Vuitton has been around. The walls are filled with old handbags, suit cases and everything vintage. along with All 25 collections that Marc Jacobs has done with Louis Vuitton. Marc Jacobs was the one who was the creative of the signture LV for Louis Vuitton. The first LV store to of ever opened was in Oxford street in 1885. The new store was designed by Peter marino to evoke the home of a wekk heeled collector. The store also show cases some of Marc Jacobs collaborations he did with artists such as stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami. When you walk in there are various mannequins that show of all 24 collections that have been created through out the years but all mixed together. The styles of Marc Jacobs clothing has no expiration date. staying comepletely timely as the fashion world continues to move on. In the article, Louis Vuitton is considered a unique organisation in the sense that none of the pieces ever go on sale, nor are they sold at duty free shops. Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton continue to create timely pieces of art. the two cliques that Marc Jacobs lives by are what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. and you can only regret what you dont do.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/7765191/Marc-Jacobs-talks-about-new-Louis-Vuitton-store.html

Top Ten Iconic Dress From the Past 50 years

Telegraph.co.uk

Article by Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director

Published: 19 May 2010

Online Poll Announces Top Ten Dresses of the Past 50 years

On May 19, 2010 a poll done by Eve Atkins, founder of Offerssupermarket.co.uk an online fashion retailer posted the poll of the top ten dresses over the past fifty years. Each dress unique in its own way has made a huge impacked on the fashion industry and has stamped its dramatic and drastic looks in the history books of the fashion world. Each piece has been critiqued in its own way and like the outfits or not is still talked about today. The list starts with 1. Geri Halliwell- in th union dress- which she wore to the Brit awards in 1997, captured 82% of the votes. this dress is simply just a tea towel sewn on to a basic dress, with no designer involved.

2. Liz Hurley- Versace Safety pin dress- which she wore to the 1994 premiere of four weddings and a funeral.

3. Marilyn Monroe- white dress-she wore in The Seven Year Itch. the famous picture of her standing over a vent as the white haltered dress is blowing up.

4. Audrey Hepburn- black dress and pearls- which she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

5. Lady Gaga- white outfit and wig- she wore to the brit awards.

6. Princess Diana - Wedding dress designed by the Emanuel's- the dress had a 25 foot long train and 10,000 pearls hand embroidered on it.

7. Kylie Minogue- gold hot pants- she wore this in her Spinning Around video in 2000.

8. Jennifer Lopez-Sheer green Versace dress worn to the grammys in 2000

9. Bjork- swan dress worn to the oscars 2001 designed by Marjan Pejoski.

10. Cindy Crawford- red Versace dress worn to the oscars.

Fashion Foward

On April 15, 2010 Target had a pop-up shop at 481 Eight Ave, NYC to show off the high end designer Zac Posen collection for Target. He has decide to link up with Target in order to make his collections available to a "larger demographic". The collection he has made for target is all available under the $100 price points. He also very well known for his dress that have been worn by fashionistas Rhianna, Natalie Portman and Naomi Campbell. He states that his line for target is a little bit Madonna, a little bit Tony Duquette, and a little bit Andy Warhol. I absolutely love Target and can spending hours walking around that store. I think that his designs are very create and modern looking. The cuts, designs and styles are amazing looking. Target has partnered up with the right designs and especially having Zac Posen join there team. I cant wait to go to a Target and try on some of his collection.

Side Teacher Note:

I got the article from the New York Post and for some reason its not letting me post the link into here

Fur: In the Line of Fire

A article posted in the Los Angeles Times on March 28, 2010 states a tribute to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or more commonly known as PETA, an organization that's at least as well known for its strategies as it causes. As of this year PETA celebrates its 30 year anniversary, the group has been enormously successful, in its use of celebrating power and out spoken blunt publicity in making a firm stand against fur. Among all the Supporters this organization has gathered over the decades, they also have gathered enemies such as Vogue editor Anna Wintour, which PETA ever so nicely splashed blood-colored red paint on. the Virginia-based nonprofit deserves much earned credit in the 30% decrease in mink imports in 2009 versus 2008, 40% down in the demand for alligator and crocodile hides used in handbags and boots. PETA has also put a helping hand by stopping the selling of fur and hides in numerous retailers. Among some of the retailers are the international Stockholm-based H&M, have vowed to stop selling exotic skins, such as snake, lizard, alligator, crocodile, kangaroo, shark and stingray. The Internet retail Overstock.com has vowed to stop selling fur. L.A-based retail chain Forever 21 now only sells faux fur. Just as the retailers such designers as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger have pledged to stop using fur in their jackets, boots and handbags. PETA has made a hug difference in the miss treatment of animals in the fashion industry and shall be extremely rewarded for their fine fight.

http://www.latimes.com/features/image/la-ig-peta-20100328,0,5375123,full.story

The Model Image For the Past 100 years

On March 23, 2010 A fundraiser for Harris Center, an institute at Massachusetts General Hospital that focuses on the treatment and prevention of eating disorders was held. Fashion Designer Michael Kors, Supermodel Natalia Vodianova and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, were some of the guest speakers that took there stand on the matter of models that battle with there health, weight and eating disorders. Not only was the models health also being discussed but also the age limit that the fashion industry needs to in force. That night Kors publicly announced that he will only use models above the age of 16 and that until they are 18 while need extra supervision. Since 1960's slowly Like the example of Twiggy a models weight has slowly shrinking and the ages of the models have been going done. At first these things were rarely seen but now they are completely common and is becoming a huge problem. The fashion council three years ago put out guidelines for healthy eating. Now that more people are publicly displaying that young sickly looking models is a big problem more designers are taking action and using more realistic healthy women that are adults and have a normal weight.

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/fashion/articles/2010/03/23/at_fashion_forum_kors_unveils_new_age_limit/?page=1

http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2010/03/the-beauty-of-health-model-image/

International Fashion House

Lena Hoschek is a fashion designer from Austria, who study fashion design in Vienna. Her fall-winter 2010 collection was shown in Berlin at a Mercedes Fashion Week Show. Her collection was mostly different shades of skin tones with a statement of red either in the cloths or on the models lips. Hoscheks style seems to me to be very vintage old fashion style.

http://en.flip-zone.com/fashion/ready-to-wear/independant-designers/lena-hoschek-1525?l=1600&h=1050

The fashion Rocks is not just an ordinary fashion show, it is one that combines the world or music and fashion to create one unique and intriguing show. First started in London for the Prince's trust fund that help unprivileged Young people in the UK. Has now traveled to different locations being broadcast world wide and to multiple locations. The last one was held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. For that show the line up was Diddy for Versace, Mariah Carey for Calvin Klein, Ciara for Givenchy, Grace Jones for Marc Jacobs, Estelle for Lenny and many more. It one fashion show that I have found to be extremely entertaining.

http://www.fashionrocks.com/home/

To contribute to the slogan infested fashion advertising market, Diesel as one f there new campaigns for spring 2010 has done be stupid. Which attractives to their youthful generation. When some may not understand and be offended by diesels open and provocative campaign that simple displays the minds of today youth. they are advertising to their direct market and not caring what others think. They are simply display the acts and ideas of todays youth.

http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Diesel-Be-Stupid-4878-73613.html

Fashion Retail Industry News

As of February 9, 2010 Keds an all American footwear brand have announced as part of their 2010 campaign that they will be collaborating with alice + olivia. The fun and energetic clothing brand. Keds being known for creating Americas first sneaker has decided as par of there refreshed look in the marketplace to collaborate with artists and designers. Stacy Bendet, founder of alice + olivia, is hoping to create the perfect addition to every girls wardrobe that can be worn with a dress or jeans. The collection is set to launch this spring at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide, alice + olivia boutiques and online. The collection is said to be available in four colors: black, silver, pale pink and safari green, plus each slip-on shoe will be colored with sequins.

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/fashion-retail-chain-stores-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=82180

Current Fashion Event

Scarlett Johansson has designed a bag for European fashion company Mango to help raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. A lot of people think that fashion is shallow, I think that Scarlett and many other celebrities are using not only there fame but also there influence they have on society and consumers in the fashion world to help raise awareness and money for Haiti. The bag she designed is also very unique and represents Haiti in a good way. Its made me want to get a bag not only to help out Haiti but also for the style.

http://www.stylelist.com/2010/02/02/scarlett-johansson-designs-mango-bag-to-benefit-haiti-relief/

Consumer Behavior Article

http://www.stylelist.com/2010/01/14/cristiano-ronaldo-six-pack-emporio-armani-underwear-jeans-ad-campaign/

A zoolander faced, half naked stud is the new face for Emporio Armani. Leaving woman day dreaming and men jealous enough to by the product and try to be him. Armani has safely made the switch from soccer god David Beckham to angelic soccer angel Cristiano Ronaldo. Armani's new pick has been successfully approved by there consumer and women. I think that Armani doesn't only make great styles and clothes but also has impeccable tastes in men.

Fad

Madonna being one of the 80's top icons not only for her music but also for her sense of style. The cone shaped tops she wore came in style and were accepted quick. This style was considered a fad because even though it marketed easy only a small amount of the population could wear it. This style was embraced with great enthusiasm and then dropped by society quickly.

Classic

A classic clothing item is a cardigan sweater. No matter what shape, texture, or color. The cardigan sweater can be worn all year round. It is a versatile piece that can go with any type of an individuals style. You can find this piece anywhere from high end boutique stores to main stream department stores.

Trend

One trend that has been in the fashion world for decades is off the shoulder dresses. As of today off the shoulder dresses are popular. Many high end designers have created this look for well known celebrities. A majority of the population has accepted this style making it available to every consumer.