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Pantone revealed the colour of 2018 - Ultra violet
A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points them toward the future.
Beauty is a message
Beauty is really a cocktail of divine proportions and harmony between the inner and outer world of man that gives meaning to his being and is rightly referred to as a synonym for truth and good*. Relative, however, it is subject to time, morals, and, to a great extent, to the generally accepted norms. In this sense, it can be said that beauty is a kind of aesthetic consensus of the majority about the unique qualities of the minority. Beauty is also a message that challenges taste, imagination and tolerance. In order to determine what is beautiful, we need to realize that it (the beautiful thing) should be liked and surely to cause delight and trepidation. In fact, in most cases, beauty is a wonderful combination of spirit and matter, shape and color, fluid and provocation that awakens admiration, joy and passion.
How to select the perfect engagement ring
So, you’ve met the girl of your dreams and you’re ready to pop that all-important question. Not only do you have to come up with a proposal she’ll be proud to recount to her friends for years to come, you’ll have to select the right engagement ring, too. For many men, the selection of an engagement ring for their significant other is the first time they’ve had to make a jewellery purchase. It can be daunting to walk into a jewellery store for the first time, especially when met with terms and options that can seem like a foreign language. Here, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to choosing the perfect engagement ring.
Crossing borders in the name of fashion
Fashion is something many people are passionate about. As a result, you will often see people do impressive things in the name of fashion and one of them is to cross one or multiple borders in order to enrich their fashion knowledge and experience.
Blossom Premiere Vision unveils the latest developments, innovative materials and colour trends for Spring/Summer 2019
This 12 and 13 December, the Palais Brongniart in Paris will welcome the 4th edition of the PREMIERE VISION Group’s latest exhibition: BLOSSOM PREMIERE VISION.
Fashion as a business tactic - How to dress for business
Fashion has different holds over different people. Some value it as being extremely important and a major element in their day to day routine, while others don’t really care and will wear anything as long as it’s clean.
8 Retro Trends Coming Back this Fall
Fashion is cyclical, and most trends never fully disappear. That’s right—hold onto those bellbottom jeans and dust off your riding boots, because those (along with your other old favorites) are making a comeback this year. This season’s most popular styles are a mashup of early aughts, with several decades sprinkled in for variety. If you’re looking for a vintage-inspired ensemble, refer to these eight retro trends coming back this fall.
Elegant But Simple Wedding Dresses For The Bride Who Wants a Refined Look
Simple wedding dresses are very fashionable these days. Not every bride wants a gown that is over the top with excessive details. If you prefer a more classic and refined look, you have come to the right place.
Maglificio Ripa and ROICA for a new generation of cutting-edge and clean oriented fabrics
Maglificio Ripa, selected by Asahi Kasei as a key partner for ROICA™ Feel Good project aimed at presenting the ROICA ™ Clean Fit yarn, exhibited at Premiere Vision in Paris and take the occasion to present those latest innovations, which successfully made their debut at Interfiliere Paris in July. “We recorded a very positive feedback from our customers at Interfiliere – says Paolo Fila, sales manager at Maglificio Ripa – and now, for the very first view, we are exhibiting our exclusive items at Premi?re Vision, a very important trade show for us. Clean Fit is going to be added to a range of ROICA ™ products such as ROICA™ Eco Smart family and ROICA ™ Colour Perfect family”.
Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance
We always want to have peace of mind when it comes to securing our present and our future, however, we neglect one of the most important things that will help us achieve it, life insurance.
MARCHI & FILDI gamble on circular economy with ECOTEC® and broaden the range with Phoenix
A two-level evolution for Marchi & Fildi, who will attend Premiere Vision’s September edition with a strategic positioning and a broader offer, always striving for smart excellence.
ROICA debuts at FILO Speciality Yarn Fair with its latest, Smarter and Unique Premium Stretch Innovations
Come and see the two unique, responsible premium stretch yarns & the new wellbeing stretch from ROICA™ at FILO in Milan, Booth C6, 27th -28th September 2017.
Cupro: The Circular Economy fiber Balancing Beauty with Smarter Sustainable Values
Experience the unique touch and feel of Cupro. Let it move your emotions through the Asahi Kasei responsible culture of smart innovation. Understand about the company commitment to ongoing improvements, with a mission to make smarter, cleaner products and a production focusing on the real innovation journey where “zero emissions” disposal is one of their goal.
CND rockets across a glittering galaxy at Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2018
CND, the pioneers of nail artistry at Fashion Week, once again joined forces with one of fashion’s most iconic free spirits, Jeremy Scott, for a Spring/Summer 2018 show that was truly out of this world. Marking Scott’s 20-year anniversary as an independent designer, this season’s looks were a literal reminder of why he is one of fashion’s most brilliant stars: the collection showcased an irreverent take on intergalactic glamour, sparkling like space-age stardust on the runway.
New achievements for White Milano: SSHeena special guest with urban catwalk for Milan
WHITE expands its geography within the Tortona Fashion District, with the hub in Tortona 31/Archiproducts and with the venue for special projects and events within Camera Italiana Buyer Moda, which add to the three already existing locations. The timing is extended to four days, in view of the fashion week, so as to converge all the sector’s initiatives in the same period, thanks to MISE. The record number of 532 exhibitors (368 from Italy and 164 from abroad, namely a 6,4% increase), goes to show the key role the trade-fair plays in the womenswear international scene. Ssheena is September’s Special Guest with an Urban Catwalk in the heart of Milan, while Efisio Rocco Marras is the Special Designer, with the new direction undertaken by I’M Isola Marras. Consolidated brands, international ones and cutting-edge labels are the event’s protagonists, comprising a rich calendar of events that has reached over 390 requests for entry, of which 134 from abroad.
Keep your kids safe and healthy with coconut oil in the kitchen
Cooking for your kids is never an easy task because you have to make something tasty so they will eat it, but also something that is healthy. You can’t feed them potato chips and Oreos for dinner, so you have to push for the equally healthy and delicious alternative. While you think of actual meals you can prepare, there is something that you can change in your cooking habits which will allow the entire process to be a lot healthier. Start providing healthier food by cooking with coconut oil. Of course, there are tons of great tips on how to use coconut oil, but one of the most popular uses of this substance is in the kitchen.
3 Quick Tips for Parenting Kids with ADHD
ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children can present parents with behavioral challenges that may be difficult to handle. ADHD kids lack focus, and they struggle with chores and homework, as well as other tasks that require their immediate attention.
Rubbish Removal Hits the Fashion Industry
If you're looking for new ideas on what to do with your rubbish before rubbish removal, consider this recent news story! The ninth annual Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show, part of the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, was held August 12, 2017. If you're conjuring up mental images of silk gowns and expensive fancy lace, think again! At least eighty percent of materials for each outfit worn at this fashion show must be made from recycled, reclaimed, or reused materials! The fashions are created by artists with a great deal of creativity and the crowds this show draws includes people very passionate about saving Planet Earth.
MG2 CREATION presents ECLASTIQ with ROICA
Leading French weaver from Lyon, MG2, has presented the new ECLASTIQ collection made with ROICA™ at the recent Interfili?re salon in Paris. MG2 is a renowned manufacturer of 25 years deep experience, pioneering stretch and bi-stretch fabric innovations that are driven by creativity and technical know-how to make speciality elastic wovens for lingerie and swimwear.
Top International Model of the World
Top International Model of the World will be gathering once again models from around 25 countries around the globe in one UNIQUE modeling contest. This year, models will have some job specific activities as well as some cultural activities.
The house of Dior - Seventy years of Haute Couture
In celebration of one of the most prestigious couture houses in the world, the National Gallery of Victoria is delighted to present The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture at NGV International from 27 August to 7 November 2017. Exclusive to Melbourne and the NGV, the exhibition will present more than 140 garments designed between 1947 and 2017, including some of the most outstanding, theatrical and technically accomplished pieces from Christian Dior Couture.
On a diet – the dos and don’ts of dieting
Oh, what a complicated task it is, to diet. It’s necessary, you can’t argue with that, but damn is it hard not to cheat. Even so, when you compel yourself to stay faithful to your task, you might still find it extremely hard to get the job done. That’s because dieting means more than just eating this and that instead of something else. It’s about how you eat when you eat, and other such details. Respecting these details is how you differentiate losing weight in a year from being able to lose weight in a month. Before you start your diet or if you’re trying to jumpstart a failed one, keep these things in mind:
H&M and Colette team up for Exclusive edition of H&M STUDIO Autumn/Winter 2017
H&M has teamed up with the iconic Parisian concept store colette for an exclusive edition of H&M Studio AW17. While the nine-piece collection is rooted in the main AW17 designs, the H&M Studio x colette collection goes one step further – featuring a special colour palette based on colette’s signature blue, plus two completely unique designs. The H&M Studio x colette edition launches 21 August and will be available in-store and online at colette for two weeks, along with selected pieces from the main H&M Studio AW17 collection in advance of its global release date.
Imane Ayissi Spring/Summer 2018 collection
The inspiration of the collection was driven by the namibian folk called the Herero, and more precisely by « Conflict and Costume », a book by Jim Naughten. In this work, they can admire the Herero women’s victorian patchwork dresses, made of hundreds of pieces of fabrics just like Haute Couture dresses. African Haute Couture?
The Fashionable World of SheepSkin
Many of us will be familiar with the beautiful sight and fluffy feel of the fur like soft rug used to decorate rooms inside the home. Having these rugs in a room, help to create an inviting and warm ambience and they reduce noise making them perfect in family living rooms. How many of us know that these rugs are made from sheepskin. Sheepskin also known as lambskin is the hide of sheep with the wool still attached to it.
Instructions to distinguish your marriage style in view of your own style
Dear future ladies, we comprehend that being a lady of the hour is a rare open door and the time is ticking to locate your ideal dress, in this manner we chose to welcome specialists to share a few hints on the best way to pick the wedding outfit you had always wanted.
ERDEM X H&M in designer collaboration
H&M will team up with London-based label ERDEM for this year’s designer collaboration. Find out what the label’s founder has to say about the upcoming collection.
Continuing evolution that aims to smart growth with the launch of the super light SuperLampo T2
‘'Every day we produce 50 km of zippers and we do it not only by paying close attention to the functionality and aesthetics of our products, but also to the environmental impact of our industrial processes. All of our company and its production cycle are geared towards reducing waste and enhancing its subsequent use. A commitment that has not escaped to the Environment Edition that has proposed to participate in an important editorial project, the drafting of the book ” Neo Materials in the Circular Economy . Fashion ’ explains Gaetano Lanfranchi, CEO Lanfranchi Spa. The book, edited in Italian and English, was prepared by Marco Ricchetti in co-operation with Blumine srl and with the sustainable fashion social network Sustainability-Lab and presented at the last edition of Pitti Uomo.
Rosa Clara designs Antonela Roccuzzo's wedding dress
Internationally acclaimed bridalwear designer ROSA CLAR? was given the task of creating the wedding gown in which Antonela Roccuzzo would say "I will" to FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi. The ceremony, which was attended by a host of sports celebrities, took place on 30 June in the city of Rosario (Argentina).
How to stop smoking for good - Top enticing reasons that make people quit smoking every day
Have you decided it’s finally time to give up smoking? Great! Are you having a hard time actually committing yourself to that plan? Are you always in your “just this last cigarette” phase? If all this sounds familiar it means that you are a normal human being and you are finding it very hard to give up smoking even if you really want to. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be done. Often times it’s just a matter of getting the right incentives. Different things impact different people in different ways so the reason why your friend gave up smoking effectively for instance might not be strong enough for you to do the same. Whether it’s the nicotine patch or arizona medical marijuana from supurb.com, anything that helps you get rid of nicotine in the long run is definitely worth looking into. Hopefully, some of these less known advantages of quitting smoking will help you get on the right path.
The best gifts for a fresh bride – Top unconventional wedding gifts that the bride will love
When it comes to wedding gifts, there is already a standard in place as in what you are expected to buy. While sticking to the traditional options can’t really go wrong, since that’s why they ended up being traditional options in the first place, it’s not a bad idea to go for something more original or refreshing that the same old gifts every wedding brings. If it hasn’t crossed your mind already, consider beauty gifts as the perfect thing to gift the new bride. It might not seem like much but in reality it can have a tremendous impact since they’re very useful. They’re fun little gifts that any bride will be happy to receive, especially since the next thing after the wedding is the honeymoon. Every bride wants to look their best on the honeymoon, so having this new beauty kit at the ready could prove very useful. But let’s see what exactly these beauty gifts can be.
BLOSSOM PREMIERE VISION: a growing, selective and ultra high-quality offer
A year ago, the PREMIERE VISION group inaugurated BLOSSOM PREMI?RE VISION , a biannual trade show dedicated to first collections and designed for creative, luxury and high-end fashion brands. Last December, the success of the show's second edition confirmed the coherency and effectiveness of its underlying concept.
WHITE MAN&WOMAN keeps growing with increasingly international focus
WHITE has boosted the June edition thus reaching 300 brands, thanks to important partnerships and to the success of the MAN & WOMAN formula. The trade show is the only trade-fair capable of showcasing the womenswear previews during the menswear fashion week. Special Guest of the show is POAN, which will tread the catwalks thanks to the collaboration with CNMI, while the Slovakian NEHERA is the woman precollections Guest Designer. Synergies with showrooms like Tomorrow for the Athleisure, Six London, Baltimora Studio and The Alphabet. Special projects with companies like Casadei, which will launch its capsule collection, Momon?, with a special area, Ramponi and Albini Group for the shows.
Important design tips for any room in the house
Interior design is seen by many as a fine art, as it takes creativity to be able to have everything within a household co-exist in harmony. The case is even more so if you add the fact that it has too look very pleasing to the eye, as it is responsible for whether or not the home owners will feel like at home after a couple of years still. There are certain tips that you can follow while designing the interior of your house. These guidelines can help you tremendously as they point out some things that many overlook. That being said, here are some of the top tips to take into account when moving into a new place or just decorating your interior.
Avakian at the Cannes Film Festival 2017
World renowned performer Mary J. Blige chose Avakian for the vanity fair party. She is seen here wearing a full diamond necklace with matching earrings, a diamond and sapphire bangle and a matching ring from a high jewellery collection.
A fierce and feminine collection: ZARA LARSSON >< H&M
H&M is thrilled to reveal its fashion collaboration with platinum-selling recording artist Zara Larsson. The capsule collection – inspired by the Swedish pop sensation’s style – features strong graphics and edgy streetwear pieces, and will be available globally in selected stores, as well as online, from 18 May.
Regent’s Final Year fashion designs wow capacity crowd
Marking the high point of three and four years’ work, final year students from Regent’s University London’s fashion and design courses showcased their talents at 148 Brick Lane in London on 11 May, 2017.
Christian Dior Cruise 2018 collection
The discovery of the Lascaux cave, in 1940, had a profound influence on the artists of the time. For Georges Bataille, it represented the dawn of the human race. The power with which animals are depicted (deer, horses, oxen) takes us back to the infancy of mankind and its relationship to nature, as well as the invention of art. In 1951, Christian Dior appropriated these rock paintings, making a print from them for his Ovale line, a form with allusions to primitive female depictions such as the Willendorf Venus. It is this wild and ancient femininity, linked to the magic of the earth, that guided Maria Grazia Chiuri, Artistic Director of the Dior women's collections, throughout the creation of her first cruise collection for the House.
Natural Alternatives to Alli
This diet pill is claimed to burn 25% of the consumed fat. The product has the FDA approval and is made for people with excessive weight. Actually, if your body mass index is lower than 25, you are not advised to use Alli.
How to start own business of property management
If you made up your mind to start own business of property management, you have to understand the procedure to begin with. The following advices will be useful for those who are aware of basics of property management and decided to get involved in these activities.
Custom Diamond Watches - Excellent Items To Gift Your Lady Love
Watches are one of the most popular fashion accessories these days. They are not only looked upon as timepieces, but also as fashion symbols. Expensive timepieces are a depiction of one’s class and status. If you are planning to gift your lady an exclusive watch, look for one with diamonds on it. Diamonds are said to be a woman’s best friend. Branded watches, embedded with diamond pieces, are perfect gift items for the feminine gender.
The Autumn Winter 2017 Fenty Puma by Rihanna celebrated with top honors in Paris
FENTY Creative Director Rihanna and global sports brand PUMA presented the third installment of the beloved FENTY PUMA by RIHANNA collection. For the rebellious and daring, this season takes inspiration from the halls of FENTY University, paying homage to the kids gone rogue, who hit honor roll and serve detention in style.
H&M STUDIO Spring/Summer 2017 See now, Buy now fashion show during Paris Fashion Week
H&M Studio unveiled its latest runway show in Paris, a “see now, buy now” S/S 2017 collection inspired by the power of love, grace, strength and passion of ballet, featuring both womenswear and for the first time, menswear.
How To Dress Well
In the world of fashion, there are many canons and rules that are not relevant now, but there are some that have stood the test of time. Following these recommendations every girl will look stylish and attractive.
5 Reasons Why You Need To Book Yourself A Facial ASAP
We all know the importance of looking after our skin, and we hear it everyday in magazines and advice columns; never sleep with your make up on, drink lots of water, have a good skincare routine. However sometimes, it can be easy for our skin to be put on the back burner as life takes hold, and before you know it, your skin looks dull and lifeless, and you’re beginning to break out like a teenager during puberty.
C.L.A.S.S. Spring/Summer 2018 is becoming Smarter
C.L.A.S.S., the leading eco-material hub based in Milan and specialized in the integration of a new generation of smart values within fashion and home d?cor, presents the new SS 2018 collection through its partners, highlighting the new generation of values as innovation, research, creativity, traceability, transparency and sustainability. A very new business model and a real supporting tool for companies (not only the “fashion” ones) for lower environmental impact productions. A new concept that contributes to improve the quality of life, properly answering to cultural changes and to consumer’s new mind-set that links excellence to smarter products.
Kickstarter - your dream comes true
Kickstarter helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality. To date, tens of thousands of creative projects — big and small — have come to life with the support of the Kickstarter community.
Spring-Summer 2018 Fashion Trends from Premiere Vision Paris
Premiere Vision defined some of the main trends for Spring summer 18. It sets forth with a fresh and witty outlook to trigger a desire for innovation, imagination and deliberately optimistic future scenarios.
CND dazzles down the runway at the Blonds Fall/Winter 2017
CND, the pioneers of nail artistry at Fashion Week, reunited with treasured designer partners, The Blonds, to create 26 precious nail styles for their Fall/Winter 2017 runway. Crafted with diamond-like precision, the nails featured moonlit colors and hypnotic effects representative of a woman’s talisman.
CND for Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2017
CND, the pioneers of nail artistry at Fashion Week, teamed up with pop culture’s “most irreverent designer,” Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter runway. Similar to many of the iconic figures featured throughout his latest collection, the custom nail style highlighted during the show was truly one of a kind.