Feature Focus:     Paris Street Styles   An International collection of reports, observations, bloggers' authorships - genre contribution, and photos. _____________________________________________ Nocturnal Retrospect. The Maltese Muse Blog. Paris Street Styles: World Largest International Forum on.   Paris, France - the city's youth and their sociocultural competitive fashions [ Elle ] and trendsetters [ The Sartorialist Blog ] drives have been fully engage in setting the stage for future fashion creations [ Street Chic ]. After years of hearing about Tokyo Street Fashions dominating and absorbinng more and more of the European youth market inspired - once again - this recent revolution in teen styles. " This is our traditional way in being both French and Parisian." According to one Parisian teen youth in her blog.     To nobodys surprise this has triggered a reaction with teen in Milan and they are gearing up as they gather more inspiration from their Parisian girls freinds and boy freinds.  Outsiders are unaware of the growing European wide networking of dating behavior as the power of the Euro currency assist greater freedoms and options. HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Recently she was the lead fashions designer Bangkok Fashions Week 2008 There are several reports that new'ly arrived social trendsetters, The 21 'sters, such as the Pincess Sirivannavari Nariratana Thialand have flock to Paris to be seen and written about - including what they are wearing [ Princess Nariratana was wearing selections by Dior's interpretations of Paris Street Fashions]. The overall view:   Americans have many stereotypes. This is especially true towards other cities like Paris while at the sametime not being able to see a fashions connection between Paris and Milan. Most are not aware of the cosmopolitan aspect of the emrging consciousness of European teens and young adults.  This has likewise created self - stereotypes which exist in one region to another here in the United States, IE New Yorkers' view toward Los Angeles teens.  The simple truth is that Europe is now developing its own superculture of youth; this is the real unity behind Europe and the sociocultural consequence of the new unified currency of the Euro. Right now going to Paris is increasingly becoming a necessary right of passage for those who will become the new trendsetters here in America.  This was the way is was before World War II.  American youth and young adults and meeting with their Parisians age co - peers who are likewsie trendsetters advances, as it what going on now, the new genre which Paris Street Fashions are inspiring. Many here still used to think Parisian are all dressed-up, as if they have just went down the catwalk/ runway. Nonetheless, as many American expatriots are now writting back home and in their blogs, and are discussing in their variouis meetups within Paris itself. now see the Parisians as being more simplified but still with that look of sophistication which makes the European distinction, IE. the way in which scrafs are draped over ones shoulder, in everything which exist with their visual view of fashions consciusness in seeing whats happening. They in turn similarly dressed out in Parisian Street Styles when returning home and noticed immediately heads being turned towards their direction. To be dressed like millions of Europeans - each in his or her way has caused instant celeb status.  Its the 1920s all over again and both returning Americans and European youth culture, there are people who really wants keep up with the latest fashion trends and wear only what is being written about in both Paris and Milan who wear inexpensive brands which this new  style trend has created and don't care about the caprices of vogue. This is revolutionary, and now youth trendsetting as well-hopefully to socioculturally transcend over the Atlantic within the near future. Joolicious Blog. Because Im Addicted Blog ______________________________________   Additional information found on  C'est La Mode Blog [  ] Kira Fashions Beirut Fashions for 2009 Show Between March 10 - March 13 2009 the 11th International Trade Exhibition for Ready to Wear Textiles, Fashion Accessories & Children''s Wear, Shoes & Leather Goods was exhibited to great influx of buyers. A must-exhibit extravaganza offering the world’s top designers and manufacturers a chance to display their latest creations   Enter a world of opportunities...a world of style & fashion As Beirut underpins its position as the commercial hub and the re-export center of the region, exhibitions like Beirut Fashion are becoming key platforms for traders, designers, suppliers and retailers to network and explore business opportunities not only in Lebanon but also in the entire Middle East. Beirut Fashion is particularly pertinent in light of Beirut’s rising prominence in the international fashion circles. Lebanese and international designers will also have the chance to display their unique styles to the growing numbers of tourists from the Arab world. In addition, Beirut Fashion is your gateway to the burgeoning Middle East fashion and textile industry, which has grown to a whopping $12 billion, according to a study conducted by the German consulting group ICON Institute.   Beirut Fashion 2009 will shine new light on the catwalk art featuring a collection of majestic styles   The Lebanese fashion industry is gaining global credibility Lebanon has always been the fashion capital of the Middle East and the country, which produced many internationally renowned fashion designers such as Lebanese famous designer Elie Saab who shot to global stardom when Halle Berry accepted her Best Actress Oscar in 2002 in a sweeping burgundy gown he had created. But others as well have built an international reputation among them Abed Mahfouz, Camille Chamoun, Hanna Touma, Pierre Katra, Robert Abi-Nader, Zuhair Murad, and many others. As such, Beirut Fashion 2009 will shine new light on catwalk art, featuring a collection of majestic styles created by a select group of Lebanese and leading international designers. The showcased dresses will tell a story, add depth, myth, magic and fantasy. Fashion enthusiasts will spend stylish hours in the exhibition soaking up the latest in the fashion world. A variety of fashion shows to provide additional opportunities & exposure to exhibitors The festive atmosphere of Beirut Fashion 2009 will be enriched by fashion shows and a range of fashion-related events designed to maximize exposure and competitive advantage to designers and suppliers. The catwalk of Beirut Fashion 2009 will host international models displaying the latest trends in the world of fashion. This popular event will present the world’s most important fashion trends, styles and products in Beirut, which is fast turning into the fashion capital of the region while retaining its position as a thriving hub of haute-couture and prêt-à-porter as well as a popular East meets West destination for all fashion aficionados.   Lebanon is a gateway to the broader markets of the region. Internationally renowned designers were present at the last edition of Beirut Fashion At the previous edition of Beirut Fashion, leading Lebanese designers like Actuel Creations, Barthley, Gatti Nolli Couture, Gemy New Fashion, Guisso Haute Couture, Halawani Group, Sana Sabini Couture participated in the evening dresses catwalk titled “The Newest Showcase”.   Highly competitive trading environment Its location at the heart of the Middle East, its proximity to Europe, Africa and the Gulf and the exceptional skills of its fashion designers and traders, all re-enforces Lebanon's role as the fashion major trade event of the Middle East making it a gateway to the broader markets of the region. Lebanon also has implemented the necessary changes to provide a favorable regulatory environment, and has cut customs duties by 35% on ready-to-wear and cancelled all duties on raw material and textile. This has made Lebanon a highly competitive trading environment, and it effectively asserted its role as a major re-export center of fashion within the region and beyond. Source International Fairs & Promotions s.a.l Designed & Developed by Naycom sal  From email press release. Arhive: Apirl 30, 2008. Roger's Fashions and Trendsetters Local News:
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(link via laverdad) "The Swedish chain, whose fourth-quarter profits surged 23.9 per cent as a result of its one-season collaboration with Lagerfeld, announced this morning that it is planning to woo yet more fashionistas with a 40-piece collection from Stella this autumn. Currently on a three-year deadline from Gucci to turn a profit at her own company, McCartney will benefit from the international brand awareness this project will provide. "'We are thrilled to collaborate with Stella McCartney,' H&M's head of design, Margareta van den Bosch, said today. 'Her designs are modern and cool yet classic and wearable. We have long admired her sense of tailoring and femininity. Consumer research further confirmed the strong appeal of her brand. We are looking forward to bring our customers this unique collaboration this autumn.'" Out: Tara Reid. Raspy-voiced partygirl Tara Reid is, for all intents and purposes, mired in loserdust. The avalanche of bad press has blossomed into a full-fledged case social radioactivity. According to Jeanette Walls: European TopLess or Sheer Throughs Stylings are now making their way into the New York City scene.  Here below is a commercial outgrowth of this ever expanding alternative style.  It now made its way into mainstream internet sales promotions. According to observers this a catching hold in areas in which faminist power is on the increase and women are feeling safer. Madonna Monologue Blog According to its manufacturer, " this design allows the alternative to choose what to wear or not wear underneath." In discusssions within New York City, Chicago, Montreal, Paris, Milan, and Copenhagen are the reactions to Sheer Throughs - Top Less fashions among the new trendsetters of  The 21 Sters ( Those who have graduated from high schools and colleges after 9/11 world wide. ) at various top of the line nightclubs.  Accordingly to one conversation noted in a MySpace, " in places like Hicksville ( Long Island Community ), New York women are showing up at private parties wearing proudly their see through tops."    In addition more and more usage of recyled materials are being likewise used in the construction of these highly visable stylings denoting a real determination to make this an alternative cultural mystique.  Nonetheless, it is recieving less attention in fashions centers such as in Paris, Milan, and Madrid ( which during the Summer of 2007 saw domination of high profile fashion in the city's leading fashions runways ) as increased apprearances of the genre is now making its way to be seen at many nightlife entertainment clubs. Fashions and Trendsetters Archives October 20, 2008. Wanted are your press releases, or announcements on all fashions related events, new fashions, and photos. Send via. email below. Email:  danishfalcon@aol.com DownTown Ithaca, New York: There is an effort by fashions retailers along Cayuga road, Ithaca, New York who are working together to name this strip of shops, Fashions Row.  Ithaca Mall Nation’s “Fastest Growing Retailer” Brings Revolutionary Concept to Ithaca   Steve & Barry’s®, the casual apparel retailer known for providing high quality clothing for the entire family at astonishing low prices, today announced the opening of its first Ithaca location, in The Shops at Ithaca Mall. The enormous 18,000 square foot store, located in Ithaca is scheduled to open by late November.  The new location represents the 18th Steve & Barry’s in New York, and is part of an aggressive growth plan that has seen the chain double in size almost every year the past decade. There are approximately 210 Steve & Barry’s nationwide in 33 states, including New York stores in Manhattan, Westbury, Utica, Syracuse, Cheektowaga, Hicksville, Auburn, Rochester, Albany, West Nyack, Niagara Falls, Watertown, Geneva and Medford.   PR contributed by Amy Hall CollegeTown, Cornell University: SouthSide, Elmira Road " Shoppers Lane " Slide show Fashionising is rapidly becoming an International resource group, and possibly a world leader in both its vision, as well as in its web design ( see above slide show as an example ).  Roger says " Join Fashionising dot Com today!" Nilit Presents Bodyfashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2008-2009 Bodywear and Summer 2009 Active Sportswear Today’s leading trends in bodywear reveal a melting-pot of fashion which combines a wealth of eclectic elements, new silhouettes and a mixture of styles used to invent sparkling and creative products. Today’s bodywear epitomizes no-limits styling; the new attitude is to create a personal style statement by boldly combining trends and mixing and mis-matching incongruous combinations. Nilit® has maintained its position as a market leader by combining its advanced expertise in yarn technology with an even more comprehensive product offer. Innovation is the key at NILIT and its unique and diverse products have opened new vistas for creating a new generation of state-of-the-art products that are both fashionable and innovative. Nilit® is proud to present its expanded portfolio of specialty fibers which includes SENSIL, our in-house brand, and TACTEL, SUPPLEX and CORDURA yarns, which are INVISTA brands used under license to NILIT, for nylon fiber products, all perfected for seamless, legwear, circular knitting and woven wear. The cutting-edge technology and even wider variety of NILIT branded yarns will provide you with an unlimited source of inspiration to create bodywear and active sportswear that meets the consumer's demands for fashion, fun and seductiveness as well as increased technical performance. THE Nilit® TRENDBOOK defines three trends for FALL-WINTER 2008/09 BODYWEAR and highlights the yarns and colors best suited to these trends: ANTIQUE CHARM. A symphony of vintage influences and charming inspirations from yesterday are reinterpreted in a neo romantic vein. A refined sensuality and old-world charm are conjured by images of hazy souvenirs and wallpaper prints that appear faded by time. A dreamy range of subtle colors enhances corsetry-style products with cotton-look hand-made finishes. SENTIMENTAL. Inventive and extrovert bodywear with a happy junior style in an eclectic mixture of decorative opulence inspires fun lingerie in a spontaneous and spirited mood. A jumble of floral prints and patterns recreates a new hippy style with an eccentric attitude that is both creative and kitsch. The palette is inspired by nature and its joyous symphony of colors. URBAN CONNECTION. A strong and seductive bodywear with a rebellious attitude is inspired by urban influences and glamorous grunge aesthetics. This radical and daring style is a fusion of graphic elements and strikingly contrasting textures. Shiny surfaces are contrasted with oxidized metallic aspects, burn-outs and hazy transparency in ultra-dark shades. The Nilit® TRENDBOOK defines three trends for ACTIVE SPORTSWEAR for SPRING-SUMMER 2009 with the accent on performance. FITNESS SYNERGY. Women’s activewear creates a new form of sensuality with a lavish variety of styles for dance and fitness with a sexy glamorous edge. Contemporary styling combines glorious colors with NILIT special-effect yarns. Fabrics with satiny iridescent surfaces and shiny metallic finishes add a rich edge when combined with a palette of sweet bright tones. GREAT OUTDOORS. Activewear with a focus on lightness features timeless styling for a dynamic sport style with an emphasis on comfort. Sophisticated ergonomic designs merge function with high performance. In addition to their functional edge, body-shaping panels focus on NILIT yarns that offer flexibility, moisture management and supportive shaping. PRO ACTION. For performance orientated sports such as running, cycling and climbing, seamless sportswear adds protection by providing knitted structures that incorporate reinforced zones. High-performance sportswear finds the ultimate solution for creating skillfully engineered garments by using seamless technology and NILIT special performance yarns. For more information including graphic Trend Boards please contact: Molly Kremidas, Nilit America Corp., 336-605-1962, mollyk[.] www.nilit.com Source: Newswire Today and LINK    Inside scoop. Editorials: ' _ _ _ _ _ _  ' Street Styles. By Mr. Roger Meredith Christian.     In a close examination of the recent fashions craze popularity contained in the sociocultural fashions idiom interpolation dynamics of " _ _ _ _ _ Street Styles [ The ' _ _ _ _ _ ' space is where you place the city of your choice. ] " has now assumed an Intercommunal aspect which gives sufficient organized visual perception of cultural focus which can be used to enhance InterCultural Communications  - through fashions.   The additional expressionalist tone in how photographers are making every effort to use this new fashions idiom to depict what is being seen on the streets of varied world wide communities have assisted for one to arrive at a focus of chief features of local style fashions dynamics.  Hand in hand, as _ _ _ _ _ Street Styles are impacting both photograpers, sylists, and the consumers of their photos have pushed the expressionalist artistic values in the world of photography; the actual visual record for later review and examination.  The importance of the additional contribution made by the makeup artists - sylists who modifys the look of the models being depicted are, likewise, adding to overall impressionalistic value of the fashions being displayed in the final resulting photo, or media representations.    All of this was essentially inspired by Tokyo Street Styles promotionals and some very well staged photos by some excellent Japanese promoters and designers of Japanese fashions - a silent cultural form of Japanese nationalism. This created dominance of the Japanese in the proletarian, and Students / Scholars Academia end of fashions world wide. This in conjucrtion with the Asian cultural inspired near redrawing of contemporary designed dynamics of the upper end of fashions, those designs which starts at $10,000.00,  manifested the domination of Japanese fashions world wide - which still exists; " The Rising Edo Sun."   Then as the growing dynamics of the new European unified currency, the Euro, which suddenly impacted European yourh purchasing powere created the InterCommunal dynamic for a central European Youth InterCultural Community..  The purchasing power they had as a result of the unified currency of the Euro saw massive increasing ticket sales at concerts, expansion of nightlife entertainment and its associative growing diversities and addtional genre, rapid and more frequent InterEuropean travel, switching from hostle accommodations to more substantial inns and hotels, and most of all what they were wearing.  In the center of this culture are the personal aspirations to be seen, heard, and at the sametime connected to a greater community. This allowed a greater freedom of what one could actually wear, or not wear - as topless issues for females are growing -  which they could not wear decades earlier, even during the creative 70s.  Thus from time to time you  will even see a male wearing a dress who is actually heterosexual.  The new Euro-expectation and the central European  InterCultural Youth Community was the banner in which the InterCommunal aspect has been further established between those who are 30 and younger Euro-wide.  This plus their growing purchasing power, sought their own more local dynamic idenities, and local popular fashions designers of the own age peers. Interesting enough, this was also the main economic trigger which saw the emergence of vintage fashions shops not only in Europe, but here in the United States.   This now directly competes with the Super Culture of Ameican Youth which saw its emergence during the lates 60s-though amount of dollars being spent indicates the American side still dominates world wide. What eveyone should, likewise, be aware are the Chinese when their economic dynamics reaches the end of the present cycle of economic growth matches their new Pan - Asian aspirations.   Likewise, and with the addition of the new available vintage clothing  being used to accent what one is wearing here in America and in Europe has further set the stage in how critical aspect of idealized commonalities are likewise impacting the styles or fashions now being designed by this age peerage.  Right now Paris Street Styles and following the internet promotional plugs promoting London Street Styles have all used the aspect of vintage clothing to accent.  This is likewise happening in Madrid, Milian, Sao Paulo, at times Tokyo, Melbourne, New York City, Los Angeles and more.  Even here in Ithaca, New York. However, Moscow is presenting itself more towards Club Fashionings.- or higher end fashions representing the expectations of Russian youth and their future nationalistic drives as well [ Yeh!  Russian youth are not integrating, but are now vested in the overall sociocutural rebound from decades of emotionally and creative suppressive communism and are now trying to make up for individual taste and nationalism which was more than painfully - fashions designer also went to the gulags - lost.].   As all this is going on, more dramatic evidence has started to come to view, and that _ _ _ _ _ Street Styles is becoming, not only a common idiom visual perception which is world wide, but is creating more self-reflection of ones own purpose.    Recently, set designs are now entering this picture and this means that set designers are becoming neccessary professionals in fashions promotions. Thus when photographers, fashions houses, and even fashions reporters themselves hit the streets, the need of how to present the fashion being promoted or reported needs the additional component of designed sets and artistic settings as well.  This is amassing more community and city municipal levels of  cooperation and this is bring more diverse peoples together to focus, and thus the InterCommunal aspects grows in further establishing the cultural power of _ _ _ _ _ Street Fashions and its local " visual " political importance; this is what the Japanese foresaw.   This represents alot of energy and people who are highly active and now trained, litterally emotionally excited,  in how they want their own time and era to be known in the future -  represented in both their photos, videos, and media representations of '_ _ _ _ _' Street Fashions.  So there will come a day in years hence in which they will look back and see what was happening now and how their influence were contributing forces.   The cultural idiom / fashions icon of the 21 st Century is the evolution of _ _ _ _ _ Streets Styles.  Your fill in the _ _ _ _ _.   Looking at what is now going on I have no doubth they will have one very big smile on their, till-then, aging faces.   Looking Good Isn't FWO (For Women Only)  Both men and women, according to a recent Nielsen study, feel pressure to look good.  But, the more interesting finding therein is that women are not the only ones considering their looks these days.  According to the Nielsen press release: "84% of Americans believe that men are more interested in personal grooming than they used to be." Or, maybe men are just more comfortable talking about grooming now than they were the last time someone asked them?  Check out my last HuffingtonPost piece for more.