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Vol 11 Issue 107 Apr 17 2009

Posted: 17 Apr 2009 07:42 PM PDT

 Halle Berry Launches Signature Fragrance with Charity in Mind

Bracelet featured in Halle Berry fragrance ad to be auctioned off for charity DALLAS, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — Fragrance launches are usually fabulous affairs – a red carpet arrival, flowing champagne and hors d’oeuvres. But, Halle Berry had other things in her mind when she launched “Halle by Halle Berry.” Instead of feasting of caviar, she thought of holding… Continue reading »

C.P. Company Taps Galliano Vet Wallace Faulds as Head Designer

Carlo Rivetti (L) and Wallace Faulds (R) MILAN, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — In a move which Carlo Rivetti, president of C.P. Company described as “a move towards the evolution of the brand,” the Italian sportswear label named Wallace Faulds as its Head Designer. A graduate of Kingston University School of Fashion in London, Scottish-born Wallace Faulds honed his skills… Continue reading »

Star Trek Premieres in Berlin: All Hailing Frequencies are Now Open

John Cho, Eric Bana, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, J.J. Abrams, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine DALLAS, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — What a difference a city and a continent make! In Sydney, Trekkies missed Zoe Saldana who plays Lt. Uhura whose famous quote ‘All hailing frequencies are now open’ even made it to a NASA shuttle flight. In Berlin, the beautiful Zoe Saldana… Continue reading »

Seen & Heard: Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Lange, Miley Cyrus, Elisha Cuthbert

Ashton Kutcher is aplusk at Twitter DALLAS, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — In cyberspace and in the real world, from social network to just plain networking, familiar names and faces pop up. Ashton Kutcher, the TWITTER KING! The first twitter to have ONE MILLION followers is Nikon Coolpix spokesperson Ashton Kutcher. He even got Oprah Winfrey and Larry King involved. (See… Continue reading »

Los Angeles Fashionistas Go Eco-Shopping

Scott Mackinlay Hahn, Amy Smart, Dita Von Teese and Rogan Gregory LOS ANGELES, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — What does Anna Paquin, Elizabeth Banks and Dita Von Teese have in common? They are eco-conscious and willing to forgo Rodeo Drive for a day and go to the more pedestrian Venice Beach to shop for eco-friendly apparel. Tuesday night at the Big Red Sun in Venice, California,… Continue reading »

On Mother’s Day, Surprise Mom by Saying “Mother” in Five Languages

Mother Bangle engraved in Five Languages – English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian DALLAS, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — It’s not easy having the hardest job in the world, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, finding the perfect way to tell your mother how much you love her in the current economic climate can be challenge. But don’t worry, you can… Continue reading »

Julian Cerruti and Jean Paul Knott: Vernissage

Julian Cerruti and Jean Paul Knott: Vernissage PARIS, Apr 17, 2009 — It’s about space, oxygen, intangibility, dreams. It’s about returning to what matters. The place is irrelevant as it could be anywhere. It’s about losing yourself and forgetting preset ideas attached to places. Regaining perspective and contemplating. It’s a wink of fresh air… There… Continue reading »

Bikkembergs Sneaker Delight Spring 2009: Changing the Streetscape

Bikkembergs Sneaker Delight - BKE372 MILAN, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — While the Japanese are rediscovering Dirk Bikkembergs at the 6+ANTWERP FASHION currently on exhibit at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, the designer’s “Sneaker Delight” collection becomes a testament why he is one of the Antwerp 6 that revolutionized fashion. Now in stores, the Bikkembergs Footwear… Continue reading »

Projecte Bressol Fall 2009 - Krizia Robustella

Krizia Robustella on the runway BARCELONA, Mar 17, 2009 / FW/ — Projecte Bressol is the first Spanish platform that offers an integral support to the designers that want to create their own brand. The objective is clear: helping small companies to survive the obstacles of the fascinating fashion world. Amsterdam-born and Barcelona-raised Krizia Robustella is one… Continue reading »

Projecte Bressol Fall 2009 - Guillen Doz

Arturo and Miriam Guillén on the runway BARCELONA, Apr 17, 2009 / FW/ — The Spanish fashion incubator, Projecte Bressol applies a new dynamic to the fashion sector by creating a place to educate professionals, enterprises and businesses. The brand Guillén Doz, composed by the fashion designers Arturo and Miriam Guillén from Aragon, natives of Berbegal (Huesca)… Continue reading »