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Miami Beach swimwear shows ride on wave of old glamour for 2010

07.22.09 (5:53 am)   [edit]

 

 

 

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Old glamour is back in a big way, or at least that's the indication from this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim fashion shows. Hot pink proved to be the hottest hue, furthering an already popular ready-to-wear look. It was all over the runways at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, as were swimsuits model adorned with jewelry and hardware.

There also was a lot of transparent material, creating seductive illusions to tempt the crowd of retailers, editors and stylists previewing 2010 trends. As for shape: it was all about the bandeau and the monokini (attached bikini) or cutout one-pieces.

The shows, which ended Sunday night, displayed many high-waisted and ruffled looks. Many bathing suits were sexy in a feminine way - not overtly flashing a lot of skin. Cover-ups and beach dresses also played an important role in many collections, and the legend of Gianni Versace still loomed large in his adopted hometown. Gretta Monahan, a stylist and co-host of Bravo's "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," was in town to host the Xtra Life Lycra show. "I think sexy will be reinvented for 2010," she said. Women will see "that they can wear a lot more, but still look sexy." MARA HOFFMAN Mara Hoffman's first runway show for swimwear was dominated by neon pink, turquoise and silver, although at times it looked like she used the whole rainbow. There were scarab and feather prints.

Some beauty models wore long beaded necklaces that were attached in the front and back and went over the bathing suits, giving them a funky, hippie look. A black two-piece was topped with a net-like cover-up that Hoffman said resembled a hammock. There was also a one-piece with a digital print of the galaxy and a long gown with the same print. A black one-piece was adorned with multicoloured fringe hanging from the neckline. A multicoloured feather print was made into a jumpsuit, with beading at the bustline. Hoffman said her inspiration was a "vision quest in the desert ... a spiritual journey into the desert." There was a long aqua caftan with red and black zigzags around the edges. A silver bikini was paired with a silver braided headband.

Some female wore turbans. "We always go in an ethnic direction," the designer explained. Dina Manzo of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey," said she loved the show and the colours: "I would wear most of it."

Austin's Fashion Week honors local talent

07.19.09 (9:47 pm)   [edit]
Austin's Fashion Week ends Sunday by recognizing the best of the week's events.

The Fashion Awards show Sunday will close out the week-long event. Designer Kim Jaques, whose work takes on a modern vintage look, was nominated for best designer and rising star.

"I actually literally dropped my phone when I found out," Jaques said. "Really, me? Little old me? Very excited."

Jaques said it's not just the nomination she's excited about, but the whole event.


"Austin needs something like this," she said. "There's so much inspiration around here and there's so many talented people. I go places and I'm inspired instantly, so bringing something like this to where I live and where I'm from originally, it means a lot to me."

Jaques said her work centers on a "modern day pinup girl" motif.

"We get our inspiration from things in the 1940s and 50s, pretty much my grandmother is like my basis," she said. "And I feel like the reason I should be nominated is you don't see that very often."

Six top University of Texas Designers and Project Runway Season three standout Johnathan Kayne will make an appearance.

A  fashion show and live music by Octopus Project, Mike Relm, Alpha Rev, Soldier Thread and Ume.

The Long Center will host the awards.

Source: news8austin.com

Brooke Shields - American Actress,Author & Model

07.10.09 (7:50 am)   [edit]

Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress, author and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle. Shields' career as a model began in 1966, at the age of 11 months. Her first job was for Ivory Soap. Michael Jackson was honored around the world, and at his, the Michael Jackson memorial, Shields being one of the guest speakers, shared memories about her and Michael's young upbringing in the biz. Brooke speaking at memorial (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) .

 

Speaking of Michael, she said that she had told him one day, even though he was a bit older, seven years, that she began in the biz sooner than he did. She was 11 months old, and he was all of five years. She shared to the memorial's audience what she said to Michael about that, You're a slacker."

Another comment she made at the memorial about Michael, when he had made an addition to his act, was,She also said that he did try to teach her how to moonwalk, but that he gave up on her and laughed and laughed watching her try to do it. Later in her life, Shields continued as a successful child model with model agent Eileen Ford, who, in her Lifetime Network biography, stated that she started her children's division just for Shields. In early 1980 (at age 14), Shields was the youngest fashion model ever to appear on the cover of the top fashion publication Vogue magazine. Later that same year, Shields appeared in controversial print and TV ads for Calvin Klein jeans.

 Source = examiner.com

Brooke Shields - American Actress,Author & Model

07.10.09 (7:49 am)   [edit]

Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress, author and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle. Shields' career as a model began in 1966, at the age of 11 months. Her first job was for Ivory Soap. Michael Jackson was honored around the world, and at his, the Michael Jackson memorial, Shields being one of the guest speakers, shared memories about her and Michael's young upbringing in the biz. Brooke speaking at memorial (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) .

Speaking of Michael, she said that she had told him one day, even though he was a bit older, seven years, that she began in the biz sooner than he did. She was 11 months old, and he was all of five years. She shared to the memorial's audience what she said to Michael about that, You're a slacker."

Another comment she made at the memorial about Michael, when he had made an addition to his act, was,She also said that he did try to teach her how to moonwalk, but that he gave up on her and laughed and laughed watching her try to do it. Later in her life, Shields continued as a successful child model with model agent Eileen Ford, who, in her Lifetime Network biography, stated that she started her children's division just for Shields. In early 1980 (at age 14), Shields was the youngest fashion model ever to appear on the cover of the top fashion publication Vogue magazine. Later that same year, Shields appeared in controversial print and TV ads for Calvin Klein jeans.

Brooke Shields - American Actress,Author & Model

07.10.09 (7:47 am)   [edit]

Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress, author and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle. Shields' career as a model began in 1966, at the age of 11 months. Her first job was for Ivory Soap. Michael Jackson was honored around the world, and at his, the Michael Jackson memorial, Shields being one of the guest speakers, shared memories about her and Michael's young upbringing in the biz. Brooke speaking at memorial (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) .

Speaking of Michael, she said that she had told him one day, even though he was a bit older, seven years, that she began in the biz sooner than he did. She was 11 months old, and he was all of five years. She shared to the memorial's audience what she said to Michael about that, You're a slacker."

Another comment she made at the memorial about Michael, when he had made an addition to his act, was,She also said that he did try to teach her how to moonwalk, but that he gave up on her and laughed and laughed watching her try to do it. Later in her life, Shields continued as a successful child model with model agent Eileen Ford, who, in her Lifetime Network biography, stated that she started her children's division just for Shields. In early 1980 (at age 14), Shields was the youngest fashion model ever to appear on the cover of the top fashion publication Vogue magazine. Later that same year, Shields appeared in controversial print and TV ads for Calvin Klein jeans.

Fashion Modeling Career on Internet

04.08.08 (11:52 pm)   [edit]

COMMERCIAL MODELING

03.31.08 (4:54 am)   [edit]