Janet Jackson Gets Cozy at Ralph Lauren

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, News, Women, Dresses, Tops, Jeans, Skirts

Janet Jackson attended the Ralph Lauren fashion show last Friday.

The 43-year-old singer sat in the front row of the New York Fashion Week show alongside the legendary designer’s family. When asked what her favorite look was, Janet replied, “I love them all!”

Ralph’s Spring/Summer ‘10 collection saw models embracing the “resilient spirit” of the nation and its work ethic. Among the looks featured were silver-sequined slashed jeans, work shirts, and metallic blue lame gowns with details of a workman’s coverall.

The designer, who’s known for his classic sportswear brand, said that he wanted his blue-hued collection to reflect the nation’s drive during the recent economic problems: “Hard times seem to sharpen our capacity for idealism and our optimism that tomorrow will be a better day. I am inspired by the character of the worker, the farmer, the cowboy, the pioneer women of the prairies living authentically through challenging times.”

His collection also featured 30s-inspired delicate floral-print dresses and contrasting, tailored denim styles.

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Mark Ronson Turns Posen Show Into Nightclub

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Zac Posen’s New York Fashion Week show was accompanied by music from Mark Ronson.

The fashion designer showed his Spring/Summer ‘10 collection at The Altman Building at 9am, after being forced to move his showcase from its usual evening slot. Undeterred by the early hour, Zac had the building transformed into a nightclub, complete with curving runway, low lights, and music from the renowned super-producer.

The clothes were created from an eye-popping pallet of pink, orange, lime, fuschia and cobalt, often mixed and matched to form clashing combinations. Off-the-shoulder dresses with pleated skirts, ‘60s-style macs, sweater dresses, and knitted maxi-dresses all made an appearance. Jackets with structured shoulders were also a big look, along with draped trousers which emphasized hips.

The finale, witnessed by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, included a series of beautifully-made evening gowns in black, cobalt, and silver mesh, with some boasting sequins.

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Women Flash Flesh at 40

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Health & Beauty, News, Sales, Women, Skirts

Women up to the age of 40 are wearing shorter skirts than ever before. In the 80s women generally discarded the mini after the age of 33, but new research shows females are now prepared to flash their flesh for longer.

Spokesman for UK store Debenhams Ed Watson said,

“It shows that women now have an increasing confidence in their bodies and are happy to dress accordingly. If this trend continues, there is no doubt that, within the next decade, women in their mid-40s and early-50s will rightly regard a mini skirt as an essential part of their everyday wardrobe.”

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Look Book for Anna Sui’s Gossip Girl-esque Line Leaks

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Girls, Women, Bottoms, Skirts, Dresses, Tops

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As if the fall release date wasn’t torturous enough, fans of Anna Sui and Gossip Girl now have the look book to fawn over until then.

The nineteen looks (which you can see after the jump) are based upon the individual styles of Blair, Jenny, Vanessa, and Serena. Of all sets, I think that Blair’s classy, high-collared looks are the cutest; Serena’s monochrome would have won if it weren’t for the vest and leggings with bows. Jenny’s black, red, and white palette strike me as punk-inspired and have potential; however, I tend to fear the prints and patterns used. Vanessa’s set is very bohemian, although I’m not sure as to why they chose such an ugly palette of orange and brown.

You can expect to see Anna Sui’s line hit Target stores and online starting September 13.

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Dereon Sale and coupons

Posted by Monica Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Sales, Women, Dereon, Accessories, Bottoms, Jeans, Skirts, Dresses, Footwear, Boots, Sneakers, Jewelry, Outerwear, Hoodies, Jackets & Coats, Sweatshirts, Plus Size, Tops, T-Shirts

Okay men, in particular husbands-you know your wife’s style (or you better), so if your special lady, the mother of your children has style matching none other than Miss Sasha Fierce herself, Beyonce, then this is a great sale for her at Dereon. Pick out a few things you know she would love because this sale ends very soon:

• 20% off Dereon women’s sale apparel
• $15 off all orders over $100
• $20 off all Dereon orders over $150
• $30 off all Dereon orders over $200

Be sure to check out the rest of our Mother’s Day Gift series!

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